Baroness LM551, Owner'S Operating Manual, Page: 42 / 102

Adjustment of Reel Rotation Control
Valves
The reel rotation control valves adjust the
rotation speeds of the reel cutters (cutting
cylinders).
Adjust according to the operating conditions.
Note:
The factory default reel rotation speed is set to
1,450 rpm.
A label listing dial settings for corresponding
reel rotation speeds is attached.
Adjust the reel rotation control valve to the
setting for the reel rotation speed listed on the
reel rotation label.
LH6
POS
2
4 1,050
1,150
1,250
1,350
1,450
1,500
6
4
6
8
6 1,100
1,250
1,350
1,450
7
8
1 2
3
1
2
TURNS REEL SPEED
FOR 0
㸦
STARTING POS
㸧
TURN CW TO MAX POS
POS
TURNS REEL SPEED
LH52 LS6
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Stop the engine.
Open the underseat cover.
Use the specialized wrench (accessory) to
loosen the lock nut for the dial.
Note:
Raise the lock nut to a position where it will
not interfere when the dial is turned.
6 5
4
3
2
1
8
7
1
2
3
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1 Dial
2 Lock nut
3 Indicating screw
1.
2.
3.
Important
In order to maintain quality mowing, the reel
rotation speed must be the same for all mower
units.
Turn the dial to set it to the appropriate
position.
Set the two dials to the same position.
5
1 2
3 4
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1 Dial (mower units #1, #4 and #5)
2 Dial (mower units #2 and #3)
3 Lock nut
4 Indicating screw
5 Reel rotation label
Tighten the lock nut for the dial.
If the dial position is unknown, follow the steps
below to adjust the dial.
Stop the engine.
Open the underseat cover.
Use the specialized wrench (accessory) to
loosen the lock nut for the dial.
1
3
2
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1 Dial (mower units #1, #4 and #5)
2 Lock nut
3 Specialized wrench (accessory)
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
LM551
Handling Instructions
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Adjustment Before Operating