Table Of Contents; Safety - Toro Reelmaster 5010-H Series Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 4
Setup ............................................................................ 5
1 Inspecting the Verticutter....................................... 6
2 Installing the Transport Rollers ............................... 6
3 Installing the O-ring and the Grease
Fitting ................................................................ 6
4 Installing the Shoulder Bolt (RM5010-Hybrid
only) .................................................................. 7
5 Installing the End-Weight Kit (Model 03618
only) .................................................................. 7
6 Adjusting the Blade Depth ..................................... 8
7 Adjusting the Rear Grass Shield .............................. 8
8 Adjusting the Roller Scrapers .................................. 9
9 Adjusting the Transport Rollers............................... 9
10 Mounting the Verticutter Reel ..............................10
Product Overview .........................................................10
Specifications ........................................................10
Operation ....................................................................11
Training Period ......................................................11
Operating Tips.......................................................11
Maintenance .................................................................12
Lubricating the Verticutter.......................................12
Removing the Verticutter Blades from the
Shaft .................................................................12
Installing the Verticutter Blades ................................13
Optional Blade Spacing ...........................................14
Servicing the Roller.................................................15

Safety

This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO
5395:2013.
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training
of the personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper
use or maintenance of the machine can result in injury
or death. To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
•
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
traction unit operators manual before operating the
verticutters.
•
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this
operators manual before operating the verticutters.
•
Never allow children to operate the traction unit or
verticutters. Do not allow adults to operate traction unit
or verticutters without proper instruction. Only trained
operators who have read this manual should operate the
verticutters.
•
Never operate the verticutters when under the influence
of drugs or alcohol.
•
Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
•
Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a shield,
safety device or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or
replace it before operation is commenced. Also tighten
any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure verticutter is
in safe operating condition.
•
Do not operate verticutters while wearing sandals, tennis
shoes, sneakers, or shorts. Also, do not wear loose
fitting clothing which could get caught in moving parts.
Always wear long pants and substantial, slip-resistant
shoes. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet
is advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
•
Remove all debris or other objects that might be picked
up and thrown by the verticutter reel blades. Keep all
bystanders away from the working area.
•
If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the unit
vibrates abnormally, stop and shut the engine off. Check
verticutter for damaged parts. Repair any damage before
restarting and operating the verticutter.
•
Lower the verticutters to the ground and remove key
from ignition switch whenever machine is left unattended.
•
Be sure verticutters are in safe operating condition by
keeping nuts, bolts and screws tight.
•
Remove key from ignition switch to prevent accidental
starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting or storing
the machine.
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