Adjusting The Rear Lift Arm Counterbalance - Toro 03550 Reelmaster 5500-D Operator's Manual

2. Choose the desired ground speed best suited for
conditions.
3. Using the appropriate graph (See figure 27) for 5, 7 or
11 blade cutting units, determine the proper reel speed
setting.
Figure 27
4. To set reel speed, rotate knobs (Fig. 28) until indicator
arrows are in line with the number designating desired
setting.
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Figure 28
1. Backlap knobs
5. Operate the machine for several days, then examine the
cut to ensure satisfaction with the quality of cut. The reel
speed selector knobs may be set one position on either side
of the position indicated on the chart to account for
differences in grass condition, grass length removed, and
personal preference of the superintendent. For a cut with
more grass removed but slightly more clip visibility, move
the reel speed selector knobs one position lower than
specified. For a cut with less grass removed and slightly
less clip visibility, move the reel speed selector knobs one
position higher than specified.
Note: Reel speed can be increased or decreased to
compensate for turf conditions.
Adjusting the Rear Lift Arm
Counterbalance
The counterbalance spring on the rear cutting unit lift arms
can be adjusted to compensate for different turf conditions.
Decreased counterbalance will help keep the cutting units
on the ground when mowing at higher speeds and helps
maintain a uniform height-of-cut in rough conditions or in
areas of thatch build up. Each counterbalance spring may
be adjusted to one of three settings. Each increment
increases or decreases down pressure on the cutting units
by 2 lbs.
1. Position machine on a level surface, lower the cutting
units, stop the engine, engage the parking brakes and
remove key from ignition switch.
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2. Reel speed control