Adjust Cutting Unit Drop Rates - Toro Reelmaster 5500-D Service Manual

Adjust Cutting Unit Drop Rates

The cutting unit lift/lower circuit is equipped with three
(3) adjustable flow control valves used to ensure the cut-
ting units do not drop too quickly and damage the turf.
Adjust cutting units as follows:
Center Cutting Unit (Fig. 26)
1. Locate valve behind access panel above operator's
platform.
2. Loosen setscrew on valve and rotate valve approxi-
mately 1/2 turn clockwise.
3. Verify drop rate adjustment by raising and lowering
cutting unit several times. Readjust as required.
4. After desired drop rate is attained, tighten setscrew
to lock adjustment.
Outside Front Cutting Units (Fig. 26)
1. Locate valve behind access panel above operator's
platform.
2. Loosen setscrew on valve and rotate valve approxi-
mately 1/2 turn clockwise.
3. Verify drop rate adjustment by raising and lowering
cutting units several times. Readjust as required.
4. After desired drop rate is attained, tighten set screw
to lock adjustment.
Rear Cutting Units (Fig. 27)
1. Raise hood and locate valve in center of machine be-
hind engine.
2. Loosen locking ring on valve and rotate valve
approximately 1/2 turn clockwise.
3. Verify drop rate adjustment by raising and lowering
cutting units several times. Readjust as required.
4. After desired drop rate is attained, tighten locking
ring to lock adjustment.
Reelmaster 5500-D
1. Center front cutting unit drop flow control valve
2. Outside front cutting unit drop flow control valve
1. Rear cutting units drop adjustment valve
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Figure 26
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Figure 27
Hydraulic System (Rev. C)