Toro 03527 User manual

Operator’s Manual
English (EN)
Form No. 3350–282
5 and 8 Blade Reels
for Reelmaster5000 Series
03527—240000001 & Up
03528—240000001 & Up

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2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contents
Page
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set–Up 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Front Shield 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Rear Shield 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Cut–off Bar 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Height-of-Cut 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. Adjusting (Parallel) Bedknife to Reel 7. . . . . .
B. Setting Cutting Unit Attitude 8. . . . . . . . . . . . .
C. Leveling Front Roller 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D. Adjusting Height-of-Cut 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E. Adjusting Turf Compensation Spring 11. . . . . . .
Maintenance 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cutting Unit Daily Adjustments 12. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlapping the Cutting Units 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing and Adjusting the Reel Bearings 13. . . . .
Removing the Reel Assembly 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Locationof the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.

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Safety
Safe Operating Practices
•Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
traction unit operator’s manual before operating the
cutting unit.
•Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this
operator’s manual before operating the cutting unit.
•Never allow children to operate the cutting units. Do
not allow adults to operate traction unit or cutting units
without proper instruction. Only trained operators who
have read this manual should operate the cutting units.
•Never operate the cutting units when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
•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
cutting unit is in safe operating condition.
•Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate cutting
unit 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 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 cutting unit reel blades.
Keep all bystanders away from the mowing area.
•If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the cutting
unit vibrates abnormally, stop and shut the engine off.
Check cutting unit for damaged parts. Repair any
damage before restarting and operating the cutting
unit.
•Lower the cutting units to the ground and remove key
from ignition switch whenever machine is left
unattended.
•Be sure cutting units 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.
•Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or
assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro
Distributor.
•To ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories to keep the Toro all TORO. Never use
“will-fit” replacement parts and accessories made
by other manufacturers. Look for the Toro logo to
assure genuineness. Using unapproved replacement
parts and accessories could void the warranty of The
Toro Company.
Safety and Instruction Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any
area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
ON FRONT SHIELD OF CUTTING UNIT
(Part No. 93–6688 for CE)
ON FRONT SHIELD OF CUTTING UNIT
(Part No. 67–7960)
1. Read the operator’s manual before performing maintenance.
2. Cutting hazard to hands or feet—stop the engine and ensure
all moving parts have stopped before placing hands or feet in
the reel area.

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Specifications
Reel Construction: Fairway reels. 5 & 8 blades welded
construction.
Recommended Height–of–Cut Range:
5 Blade – 5/8” to 1” (13–25 mm)
8 Blade – 1/4” to 5/8” (6–16 mm)
Reel Diameter: 5 in (127 mm)
Reel Bearings: Taper roller bearings.
Power Attachment: Hydraulic motor splined to reel
shaft. Reel motors feature quick disconnect for removal
or installation onto cutting unit.
Bedknife and Bedbar adjustment: Opposing fine thread
screws.
Height–of–Cut & Roller Adjustment:
Front: 3 fixed positions for setting cutting unit attitude.
Optional Adjustable Front Height Of Cut kit, part no.
104–8205, allows for variable adjustment to cutting unit
attitude with adjustable height of cut rods, within the
height of cut range of 1/4” to 1 3/8”.
Rear: Screw adjustable with bolt clamp lock used for
setting height of cut.
Selected Clip Control: The Reelmaster 5000 traction unit
is equipped with manually adjustable reel speeds (275 rpm
to 2000 rpm) which control selected clip.
Note: Refer to Traction Unit Operator’s Manual for
proper set–up procedure
Rollers: Front roller is a 3” (76 mm) diameter cast Wiehle
roller. Rear roller is a 2.5” (64 mm) diameter steel full
roller. Both rollers use heavy duty ball bearings with two
conventional single lip seals and a Toro labyrinth seal to
provide four sealing surfaces to protect the bearings.
Optional Equipment:
Dethatching Cutting Unit Model No. 03516
Grass Basket Kit (5) Model No. 03532
Rear Roller Brush Kit Model No. 03533
Comb kit Part No. 104–3385
Adjustable Front H.O.C kit Part No. 104–8205
Wiehle Roller Scraper Part No. 104–3380–03
Rear Roller Scraper kit Part No. 104–3395
Shoulder Roller Part No. 104–3369
Shoulder Roller Scraper Part No. 104–8208–03
Heavy Duty Bedknife Part No. 100–3350
(for height of cut above 1/2” (13mm)
3” Collar Kit Part No. 104–8215
Gauge Bar Assembly Part No. 98–1852
Angle Indicator Part No. 99–3503
Backlapping Brush Assembly Part No. 29–9100
Bedknife Screw Tool Part No. TOR510880

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Set–Up
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Decal 1Apply over existing decal for CE
Operator’s Manual 1Read before operating machine.
Parts Catalog 1Use for ordering replacement parts.
Registration Card 1Fill out and return to Toro.
Inspection
After the cutting unit is unboxed, inspect the
following:
1. Check for looseness in the bearings between the end
plate and reel. Check for looseness of bearings by
moving reel laterally or axially on each end of cutting
unit, refer to section on Servicing and Adjusting the
Reel Bearings.
2. Check each end of the reel for grease. Grease should
be visibly evident in the reel bearings and internal
spline of reel shaft end.
3. Ensure that all nuts and bolts are securely fastened.
4. Make sure carrier frame suspension operates freely and
does not bind when moved back and forth.
Adjusting Front Shield
Adjust front shield for desired grass clippings
dispersion and filing of baskets.
1. Position cutting unit on a flat level surface.
2. Loosen capscrews and nuts securing shield to each
side plate. Move shield to desired angle and tighten
fasteners (Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1. Front grass shield 2. Capscrew & nut
Adjusting Rear Shield
Under most conditions, best dispersion is attained
when rear shield is closed (front discharge). When
conditions are heavy or wet, rear shield may be
opened.
1. To open rear shield (Fig. 3), loosen flange head
capscrew securing shield to right side plate, rotate
shield to open position and tighten capscrew.

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Figure 3
1. Rear grass shield
mounting capscrew
Adjusting Cut–Off Bar
The Cut–Off bar is designed to keep the gap between the
reel and the Cut–Off minimal to insure grass clippings
discharge cleanly from reel area.
Note: The gap between the Cut–Off bar and reel will
increase as: 1) the reel wears, 2) reel is sharpened by
grinding, or 3) if the front grass shield is adjusted.
1. Loosen screws securing Cut–Off bar (Fig. 4). Insert
0.060” (2 mm) feeler gauge between top of reel and
Cut–Off bar.
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2
Figure 4
1. Cut–off bar 2. Screw (4)
2. Ensure gap is set equally across reel, and retighten
screws.

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Setting Height–of–Cut
Important To insure proper setting of height-of-cut,
these procedures must be followed in this order:
A. Adjusting (Parallel) Bedknife To Reel
B. Setting Cutting Unit Attitude
C. Leveling Front Roller
D. Adjusting The Height Of Cut
E. Adjusting Turf Compensation Kit
Important Each cutting unit must be set consistently.
Minor differences in either height-of-cut, attitude,
bedknife wear, or reel blade wear, among cutting units,
may result in negative after cut appearance.
Note: The cutting unit has been set at the factory at 1/2”
(13 mm) height-of-cut and the front roller set in the
normal attitude position (middle hole in front brackets).
Also, the bedknife has been backed off from the reel to
prevent shipping damage.
A. Adjusting (Parallel) Bedknife
to Reel
Important The reel and bedknife must be parallel to
insure the cutting unit cuts grass across the bedknife, and
the reel and bedknife wear evenly.
1. Rotate cutting unit backward to gain access to the reel
and bedknife (Fig. 6).
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2
Figure 5
1. Bottombedknife adjusting
screw 2. Top bedknife adjusting screw
2. Adjustment of bedknife to reel is accomplished by
first, loosening bottom screw on each side of cutting
unit (Fig. 5), then tightening the top adjustment screw
on each side of cutting unit. This adjustment will
position the bedknife closer to the reel blades. Adjust
until light contact is heard on both ends of the reels.
Note: Correct reel to bedknife contact should not increase
the reel rolling torque more than 3 in–lbs. over the reel
bearing rolling torque setting (see Servicing and
Adjusting the reel bearings for checking reel rolling
torque).
Figure 6
Important Use only a 3/8 open end wrench 3” to 6”
(76–152 mm) in length for adjusting bedknife to reel. A
longer wrench will provide too much leverage and may
cause distortion of the mounting plate for the adjustment
screw.
3. After adjusting bedknife to reel, make sure that both
the top and the bottom adjustment screws are secured
on both ends of the cutting unit (Fig. 5).
4. Insert 1” (25 mm) wide piece of newspaper
perpendicular to the bedknife, and then rotate the reel
slowly in the mowing direction to see if the reel cuts
the paper – do this on both ends of the bedknife
(Fig. 6).
5. If paper is cut on both ends, the bedknife is parallel to
the reel. If not, go back to step 2.
Note: If reel makes contact on both sides of bedknife but
still does not cut paper, cutting unit may need to be
backlapped (refer to backlapping) or reel and/or bedknife
may need to be reground (refer to Toro manual for
Sharpening Reel and rotary Mowers, Form No.
80–300PT).

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B. Setting Cutting Unit Attitude
Important Cutting unit “attitude” has a significant
impact on the performance of the cutting unit. Attitude
refers to the angle of the bedknife relative to the ground
(Fig. 7). Adjustable front and rear brackets allow for
variable adjustment of cutting unit attitude within the
height-of-cut range. All cutting units on a given machine
must be set to the same attitude, otherwise after-cut
appearance could be negatively affected.
Attitude
Figure 7
The front brackets have 3 fixed positions for setting
cutting unit attitude within the same height–of–cut range
(Fig 7). Each change in position changes the cutting unit
attitude by 3 degrees. The positions are:
Position A: Very Aggressive
Position B: Aggressive (Normal)
Position C: Less Aggressive
Adjustable Front Height Of Cut Kit, Toro Part No.
104–8205, allows for variable adjustment of cutting unit
attitude within the height–of–cut range.
The best cutting unit attitude is dependent on your turf
conditions and desired results. Experience with the
cutting unit on your turf will determine the best setting to
use.
In general, less aggressive attitudes (position C) are more
appropriate for warm season grasses (Bermuda, Zoysia)
while cool season grasses (Bluegrass, Rye, Bent) may
require more aggressive attitudes (position B or A). More
aggressive attitudes cut more grass off by allowing the
spinning reel to pull more grass up into the bedknife. An
angle that is too flat (attitude less than 1 degree) may
allow the bedbar or other parts of the cutting unit to drag
in the turf causing tufting. Therefore, minimum
recommended attitude is 1 degree.
The following chart, Setting Cutting Unit Attitude Guide, lists available cutting unit attitude for new cutting units.
Cutting Unit Attitude Guide (New Cutting Units Only)
Desired
He
i
ght of Cut
Front Fixed Bracket Optional Adjustable Front Height of
Cut Kit
He
i
ght o
f
C
ut
(HOC) Position
APosition BPosition CAttitude Range (min. to max.)
Inches (mm) (Degrees) (Degrees) (Degrees) (Degrees)
.250 (6) 6 3 Not Recommended 1 to 10
.375 (10) 741 1 to 11
.500 (13) 963 1 to 13
.625 (16) 10 7 4 1 to 14
.750 (19) 11 8 5 1 to 15
.875 (22) Not Recommended 10 71 to 11
1.000 (25) Not Recommended Not Recommended 81 to 10
1.125 (29) Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended 1 to 8
1.250 (32) Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended 1 to 7
1.375 (35) Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended 1 to 6
Note: Due to wear on the bedknife and reel, over time the attitude of the cutting unit will decrease.

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Checking/Adjusting the
Cutting Unit Attitude
For setting consistent cutting unit attitude, Toro strongly
recommends using a two-screw gauge bar, Toro part no.
98-1852 (Fig. 8). The height of cut screw, farthest screw
from end of gauge bar, is used to set the height-of-cut. The
attitude screw is used to set cutting unit attitude. This
screw is only used when the Front Height of Cut kit, Part
No. 104–8205 is installed on cutting unit.
Note: The attitude screw setting is an easy method of
transferring cutting unit attitude to all cutting units on a
machine.
Height of Cut Setting
Attitude 2.00”
(51 mm)
Height of Cut Screw
Attitude Screw*
Figure 8
* Used only with Front Height of Cut kit, Part No. 104–8205
1. Place an angle indicator, Toro Part No. 99-3503, on the
bedknife and record the bedknife angle (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Bedknifeangle
2. Using a two-screw gauge bar, Toro Part No. 98-1852,
set the height of cut screw to the desired height-of-cut.
3. Place the gauge bar across the front and rear rollers.
The height of cut screw head needs to fit snugly over
the edge of the bedknife while the gauge bar contacts
the rollers (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Height of cut screw
2. Gauge bar angle 3. Roller bracket (A, B,C)
4. Place an angle indicator on the gauge bar and record
the gauge bar angle (Fig. 10).
5. Bedknife Angle (step 1) – Gauge Bar Angle (step 4) =
Cutting Unit Attitude (degrees)
6. For adjusting the cutting unit attitude, change the
position of the roller (A, B or C) (Fig. 10).
Note: If Front Height of Cut kit, Part No. 104–8205 is
installed on cutting unit (Fig. 11), adjust front roller to
desired attitude and reset attitude screw. Gauge bar can
now be utilized to set remaining cutting units on machine.

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1
2
3Decreases
Attitude Increases
Attitude
Figure 11
1. Attitude screw
2. Gauge bar angle 3. Front height of cut kit
C. Leveling Front Roller
1. Place a 1/2 in. or thicker plate under the reel blades
and against the cutting edge of the bedknife (Fig. 12).
The rear roller should not contact surface.
Note: Be sure the plate covers the full length of reel
blades.
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2
345
Figure 12
1. Rear roller
2. 1/2 in. steel plate
3. Reel blades
4. Bedknife
5. Gap
2. Level front roller to reel by loosening the 4 capscrews
holding the front roller brackets and rotating the front
roller until it contacts the surface that the plate is on.
Tighten the capscrews and make sure that the roller
has not changed position. To prevent moving the roller
bracket when tightening (Fig. 13), hold the nut while
tightening capscrew.
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Figure 13
1. Capscrews
Note: Try to slide a piece of paper under each end of
roller to make sure there is contact (Fig. 13).
Note: If Front Height of Cut kit, Part No. 104–8205 is
installed on cutting unit (Fig. 11), adjust front roller to
contact leveling plate.
Note: If cutting unit attitude changes by more than 1
from side to side, reel and/or bedknife may need to be
reground to remove uneven wear.
Note: If rollers are parallel to reel before changing
bedknife attitude, you can change one roller at a time and
still maintain parallelism.

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D. Adjusting the Height of Cut
1. Rotate the cutting unit vertical and place the gauge bar
across front and rear rollers (Fig. 14).
2. Loosen the locknuts securing the height-of-cut
brackets to each end of the cutting unit (Fig. 14).
3. Set the head of the height of cut screw on the gauge
bar to the desired height of cut, making this
measurement from the bar face to the underside of the
screw head.
4. Place the bar across the front and rear rollers and
adjust the tap bolt until the underside of the screw
head engages the bedknife cutting edge (Fig. 14).
Important Do step 3 on each end of the bedknife.
Tighten the height-of-cut adjustment locknuts on both
ends. Recheck the adjustment.
Note: Same procedure is used when Front Height of Cut
kit, Part No. 104–8205 is installed on cutting unit.
2
1
Figure 14
1. Locknut 2. Gaugebar
E. Adjusting Turf
Compensation Spring
The Turf Compensation Spring (Fig. 15), connecting
carrier frame to cutting unit, controls the amount of
fore-aft rotation available for the cutting unit
The Turf Compensation Spring also transfers weight
from the front to rear roller. This helps to reduce a
wave pattern in the turf, also known as bobbing.
Important Make spring adjustments with cutting unit
mounted to traction unit and lowered to shop floor. Refer
to Traction Unit Operator’s Manual for mounting
instructions.
1. Tighten lock nut on rear of spring rod until the gap (C)
between rear of spring bracket and front of washer is
1.25” (32 mm) (Fig. 15).
“C” “A”
“B”
Figure 15
2. Tighten hex nuts on front end of spring rod until the
compressed length (A) of spring is 6.25 (159 mm)
(Fig. 15).
Note: As compressed spring length (A)
decreases, weight transfer from front
roller to rear roller increases and
carrier frame/cutting unit rotation angle
(B) decreases.
Note: As gap (C) between spring bracket and
washer increases, cutting unit ground
clearance decreases and carrier
frame/cutting unit rotation angle (B)
increases.

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Maintenance
Cutting Unit Daily Adjustments
Prior to mowing each day, or as required, each cutting unit
must be checked to verify proper bedknife–to–reel
contact. This must be performed even though quality of
cut is acceptable.
1. Lower cutting units onto a hard surface, shut off
engine and remove key from ignition.
2. Slowly rotate reel in reverse direction listening for
reel-to-bedknife contact. If no contact is evident, move
the bedknife closer to the reel by loosening bottom
screw on each side of cutting unit, then tightening the
top adjustment screw on each side of cutting unit until
light contact is felt and heard.
Important Light contact is preferred at all times. If
light contact is not maintained, bedknife/reel edges will
not sufficiently self-sharpen and dull cutting edges will
result after a period of operation. If excessive contact is
maintained, bedknife/reel wear will be accelerated,
uneven wear can result, and quality of cut may be
adversely affected.
Note: As the reel blades continue to run against the
bedknife a slight burr will appear on the front cutting edge
surface the full length of the bedknife. If a file is
occasionally run across the front edge to remove this burr,
improved cutting can be obtained.
After extended running, a ridge will eventually develop at
both ends of the bedknife. These notches must be rounded
off or filed flush with cutting edge of bedknife. Also,
maintaining a lead–in chamfer (Fig. 16), on right end of
bedknife, will ensure smooth operation of the bedknife
and reel.
Note: The chamfer from the factory should last
approximately half the life of the bedknife.
1.050“
.440”
Figure 16
1. Lead–inchamfer on right
end of bedknife
Note: Do not make lead–in chamfer too large as it may
cause turf tufting.
Important The reel motors must be removed before
removing the cutting units to prevent hose damage due to
twisting, bending, and kinking.
Lubrication
There are 6 grease fittings on each cutting unit (Fig. 17)
which must be lubricated using a No. 2 multi-purpose
lithium base grease. A hand operated grease gun is
recommended for best results.
Important Toro recommends lubricating the cutting
unit immediately after washing to purge water out of the
bearings to increase bearing life.
1. Wipe each grease fitting with a clean rag.
2. Grease the (2) reel bearings until grease comes out the
weep hole.
3. Apply grease to the (2) front and (2) rear roller
bearings until clean grease comes out seals.
4. Wipe excess grease away.
1(2)
(2)
(2)
Figure 17
1. Weep hole
Backlapping the Cutting Units
Danger
The reels may stall while backlapping.
•Do not attempt to restart the reels by hand or
adjust them while backlapping.
•Set the speed control to position 11 to start the
reels; set them to position 1 for backlapping.
Note: Backlap either the front cutting units together or the
rear ones together.

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1. Position the machine on a clean, level surface. Lower
the cutting units, stop the engine, engage the parking
brakes, move enable/disable switch to disable position,
and remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Unlock and raise the seat to expose the controls.
3. Make the initial reel to bedknife adjustments
appropriate for backlapping on all cutting units. Start
the engine and set the engine at idle speed.
4. Set both reel speed controls to position 11. Select
either the front or rear on the backlap switch to
determine which units to backlap.
5. Move the enable/disable switch to the enable position.
Move the lower mow/raise lever forward to start the
backlapping operation on the designated reels.
6. For the cutting units being backlapped, move the reel
speed control to position 1.
7. Apply lapping compound with the long handled brush
supplied with machine.
Contact with the reel or other moving parts can
result in personal injury.
Stay away from the reel and other moving parts
while backlapping.
Caution
8. To make an adjustment to the cutting units while
backlapping, turn the reels Off by moving the lower
mow/raise lever rearward, move the enable/disable
switch to Disable, and turn the engine off. After
adjustments have been completed, repeat steps 3–7.
9. Repeat the procedure for the remaining cutting units.
10.When the backlap operation is completed, return the
backlap switch to Off, set the reel speed controls to the
desired mowing setting, and wash all lapping
compound off of the cutting units.
Note: Additional instructions and procedures on
backlapping are available in the Toro Sharpening Reel and
Rotary Mowers Manual, Form No. 80-300PT.
Note: For a better cutting edge, run a file across the front
face of the bedknife when the lapping operation is
completed. This will remove any burrs or rough edges that
may have built up on the cutting edge.
Servicing and Adjusting the
Reel Bearings
Important Before removing the cutting unit, remove
the reel motors to prevent damage to the hydraulic hoses.
Periodically check the drag on the reel bearings. Proper
adjustment of the reel bearings ensures that no end play of
the reel exists and there is minimum rolling torque of the
reel assembly. All measurements and adjustments of the
reel rolling torque must be done with a completely
assembled cutting unit. Check and adjust the reel bearings
in the following manner:
1. Adjust the bedknife so it is not in contact with the reel.
2. Measure the rolling torque with a torque wrench. The
measurement should be 5 to 7 in.-lbs. If it is not, or if
end play exists, adjust the reel bearing as follows:
A. Remove the mounting nuts from the
counterbalance end weight (Fig. 18).
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Figure 18
1. Counterbalanceend
weight

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B. Using a large socket wrench, remove the reel
bearing adjustment nut (Fig. 19). Tap on the head
of the hex head bolt on the end of the reel shaft,
with a small hammer, until end play of the reel can
be felt.
1
2
Figure 19
1. Reel bearing housing 2. Splined nut
C. Hold the reel to keep it from turning and slowly
tighten the reel bearing adjustment nut until no end
play of the reel exists.
D. Using an appropriate torque wrench, check the
rolling torque of the reel. The rolling torque of the
reel should be 5 to 7 in.-lbs. Check to make sure no
end play exists and the reel spins freely.
E. Install the counterbalance end weight.
Removing the Reel Assembly
Important Before removing the cutting unit, remove
the reel motors to prevent damage to the hydraulic hoses.
1. Remove the front roller assembly.
2. Remove the counterbalance weight (Fig. 18).
3. Remove the large bearing adjustment nut from the
counterbalance end of the reel shaft and the special
splined nut (Fig. 19) at the opposite end of the reel
shaft.
4. Remove the mounting bolts from the bearing housing
on both ends of the cutting unit.
Important Remove the grease fittings from the
bearing housing at each end of the cutting unit.
5. Using a plastic headed hammer, rotate the bearing
housing slightly, install the bearing housing bolts from
outside housing, and turn the bolts alternately against
the side plate. Remove the bearing housing.
6. The bearing housing will slip out of the side plates and
the reel assembly can be removed as soon as the
bearing housings are disassembled from the side
plates.

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The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty
A Two-Year Limited Warranty
Conditions and Products Covered
The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company,
pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant your Toro
Commercial Product (“Product”) to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for two years or 1500 operational
hours*, whichever occurs first. Where a warrantable condition
exists, we will repair the Product at no cost to you including
diagnosis, labor, parts, and transportation. This warranty begins
on the date the Product is delivered to the original retail purchaser.
* Product equipped with hour meter
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
You are responsible for notifying the Commercial Products
Distributor or Authorized Commercial Products Dealer from whom
you purchased the Product as soon as you believe a warrantable
condition exists.
If you need help locating a Commercial Products Distributor or
Authorized Dealer, or if you have questions regarding your
warranty rights or responsibilities, you may contact us at:
Toro Commercial Products Service Department
Toro Warranty Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
952-888-8801 or 800-982-2740
E-mail: [email protected]
Owner Responsibilities
As the Product owner, you are responsible for required mainte-
nance and adjustments stated in your operator’s manual. Failure
to perform required maintenance and adjustments can be grounds
for disallowing a warranty claim.
Items and Conditions Not Covered
Not all product failures or malfunctions that occur during the
warranty period are defects in materials or workmanship. This
express warranty does not cover the following:
•Product failures which result from the use of non-Toro
replacement parts, or from installation and use of add-on,
modified, or unapproved accessories
•Product failures which result from failure to perform required
maintenance and/or adjustments
•Product failures which result from operating the Product in an
abusive, negligent or reckless manner
•Parts subject to consumption through use unless found to be
defective. Examples of parts which are consumed, or used up,
during normal Product operation include, but are not limited to,
blades, reels, bedknives, tines, spark plugs, castor wheels,
tires, filters, belts, etc.
•Failures caused by outside influence. Items considered to be
outside influence include, but are not limited to, weather,
storage practices, contamination, use of unapproved coolants,
lubricants, additives, or chemicals, etc.
•Normal “wear and tear” items. Normal “wear and tear”
includes, but is not limited to, damage to seats due to wear or
abrasion, worn painted surfaces, scratched decals or win-
dows, etc.
Parts
Parts scheduled for replacement as required maintenance are
warranted for the period of time up to the scheduled replacement
time for that part.
Parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Toro.
Toro will make the final decision whether to repair any existing part
or assembly or replace it. Toro may use factory remanufactured
parts rather than new parts for some warranty repairs.
General Conditions
Repair by an Authorized Toro Distributor or Dealer is your sole
remedy under this warranty.
Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is
liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the use of the Toro Products covered by this
warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substi-
tute equipment or service during reasonable periods of
malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under
this warranty. Except for the Emissions warranty referenced
below, if applicable, there is no other express warranty. All
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for use are
limited to the duration of this express warranty.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Note regarding engine warranty: The Emissions Control
System on your Product may be covered by a separate warranty
meeting requirements established by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and/or the California Air Resources
Board (CARB). The hour limitations set forth above do not apply to
the Emissions Control System Warranty. Refer to the Engine
Emission Control Warranty Statement printed in your operator’s
manual or contained in the engine manufacturer’s documentation
for details.
Countries Other than the United States or Canada
Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer)
to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or
have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty
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