Toro Reelmaster 5100-D, Service Manual

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Bedknife To Reel Adjustment
IMPORTANT: For adjusting bedknife to reel, use a
3/8 in. open end wrench that is 3 to 6 in. in length. A
longer wrench will provide too much leverage and
may cause distortion of the adjustment screw
mounting plate or bedbar breakage.
1. To move bedbar closer to reel blades, loosen bottom
screw on each side of cutting unit then tighten top
adjustment screw on each side of cutting unit (Fig. 8).
To move bedknife away from reel blades, loosen top
screw on each side of cutting unit, then tighten bottom
adjustment screw on each side of cutting unit.
2. After adjusting bedknife to reel, make sure that both
the top and the bottom adjustment screws are secured
at both ends of cutting unit.
3. After adjustment, check to see if reel can pinch paper
when inserted from the front, and cut paper when in­
serted at a right angle (Fig. 9). It should be possible to
cut paper with minimum contact between the bedknife
and reel blades. Should excessive reel drag be neces­
sary to cut paper (more than 7 in-lb) it will be necessary
to either back lap or grind the cutting unit to achieve the
sharp edges needed for precision cutting.
IMPORTANT: If excessive bedknife to reel contact is
maintained, bedknife and reel wear will be acceler­
ated. Uneven wear can result and quality of cut may
be adversely affected.
1
Figure 8A
1. Bottom bedknife adjustment screw
1
Figure 8B
1. Top bedknife adjustment screw
Figure 9
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