Toro 03170 Operator's Manual page 37
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After Mowing
After mowing, thoroughly wash the machine with a
garden hose without a nozzle to prevent excessive
water pressure from prevent contamination and damage
to the seals and bearings. Ensure that the radiator
and oil cooler are kept free of dirt or grass clippings.
After cleaning, inspect the machine for possible
hydraulic fluid leaks, damage, or wear to the hydraulic
and mechanical components. Check the cutting unit
blades to ensure that they are sharp and that the
reel-to-bedknife contact is properly adjusted.
Important: After washing the machine, move the
Sidewinder mechanism from left to right several
times to remove the water between the bearing
blocks and the cross tube (model 03170 only).
Selecting the Clip Rate (Reel Speed)
To achieve a consistent, high quality of cut and a
uniform after-cut appearance, it is important that the
reel speed be matched to the height of cut.
Important: If the reel speed is too slow, you may
notice visible clip marks. If the reel speed is too
fast, the cut may have a fuzzy appearance.
Adjust the clip rate (reel speed) as follows:
1. Verify the height-of-cut setting on the cutting units.
Use the column of the chart listing either 5 or 8
reels, and find the height-of-cut listing nearest the
actual height-of-cut setting. Look across the chart
to find the number that corresponds to that height
of cut.
REEL SPEED SELECTION CHART
Height-of-Cut
(inches)
2-1/2
2.50
3
2-3/8
2.38
3
2-1/4
2.25
3
2-1/8
2.13
3
2
2.00
3
1-7/8
1.88
4
1-3/4
1.75
4
1-5/8
1.63
5
1-1/2
1.50
5
1.38
5
1-3/8
1-1/4
1.25
6
1-1/8
1.13
8
1
1.00
9
0.88
7/8
9*
3/4
0.75
9*
5/8
0.63
9*
1/2
0.50
9*
0.38
3/8
9*
*Toro does not recommend this height-of-cut
and/or mowing speed.
Note: The higher the number, the higher the speed.
2. Turn the reel speed control knob (Figure 44) to the
number setting determined in Step 1.
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5-Blade Reel
8-Blade Reel
5 MPH
6 MPH
5 MPH
3
3*
4
3*
4
3*
4
3*
4
3*
5
3*
5
3*
6
3*
7
3
8
3
9
4
9*
4
9*
5
5
9*
9*
7
9*
9
9*
9
9
9*
6 MPH
3*
3*
3*
3*
3*
3*
3*
3*
4
4
4
5
6
7
9
9*
9*
9*
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