15
Adjusting the Bedknife to the
Reel
The bedknife to reel adjustment is accomplished by
loosening or tightening the bedbar adjusting screws, located
on top of the mower.
1. Position the machine on a flat, level work surface.
2. Ensure that the reel contact is removed by turning the
bedbar adjusting screws counterclockwise
(Fig. 11 or 12).
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Figure 11
1.
Bedbar adjusting screw (Greensmaster 800 & 1600)
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Figure 12
1.
Bedbar adjusting screw (Greensmaster 1000)
3. Tilt the mower back on the handle to expose the
bedknife and reel.
4. On one end of the front side of the reel, insert a long
strip of newspaper between the reel and bedknife
(Fig. 13). While slowly rotating the reel forward, turn
the bedbar adjusting screw clockwise (on the same end
of reel, one click at a time, until the paper is pinched
lightly, when inserted from the front, parallel to the
bedknife, which results in a slight drag when paper is
pulled (Fig. 11 or 12).
Figure 13
Note: Each time the adjusting screw is rotated one click
clockwise, the bedknife moves 0.0007 in. (0.0017 cm)
closer to the reel. Do not overtighten the adjusting screws.
5. Check for light contact at the other end of the reel using
paper and adjust it as required.
6. After the adjustment is accomplished, check to see if
the reel can pinch paper when inserted from the front
and cut paper when inserted at a right angle to the
bedknife (Fig. 13). It should be possible to cut paper
with minimum contact between the bedknife and the
reel blades. Should excessive reel drag be evident (more
than 7 in.-lb. (0.79 N
⋅
m)), either backlap or grind the
cutting unit to achieve the sharp edges needed for
precision cutting; refer to the Toro reel sharpening
manual.
