Toro Reelmaster 5100-D, Service Manual

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Shield Height Adjustment
Adjust shield to get proper grass clipping discharge into
basket or for desired front discharge when not using
baskets.
1. Set cutting unit in normal cutting position.
2. Loosen capscrews and nuts securing shield to each
side-plate, adjust shield to correct height and tighten
fasteners (Fig. 13).
3. Repeat adjustment on remaining cutting units and
adjust top bar. (See Top Bar Adjustment in this section
of the book.)
NOTE: Shield can be lowered in dry grass conditions
(clippings fly over top of baskets) or raised to allow for
heavy wet grass conditions (clippings build up on rear
edge of basket.
Opening Rear Shield
When mowing in conditions in which an excessive
amount of clippings is being removed, rear discharge
may be desirable. Opening the rear shield will allow
direct discharge of clippings, to prevent cutting the
clippings again.
1. Loosen locking bolt on side of cutting unit (Fig. 14).
2. Open rear shield to desired position.
3. Tighten locking bolt on each side of cutting unit.
1
2
Figure 13
1. Shield 2. Shield fastener (one on each side)
1
Figure 14
1. Rear shield locking bolt
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