Reelmaster 6500–D/6700–D
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Cutting Units
Rev. B
Model 03857, S/N 80001–80301
Model 03858, S/N 80001–81418
Model 03859, S/N 80001–81992
Cutting Unit Set–up Guide
Adjustable front and rear brackets allow infinite adjust-
ment of cuffing unit ”attitude”. Attitude refers to the angle
of the knife relative to the ground. Attitude has a signifi-
cant impact on the performance of the cutting unit. All
cutting units on a given machine must be set to the same
attitude.
In general, less aggressive attitudes are more appropri-
ate for lower heights of cut while, higher heights of cut
may require more aggressive attitudes. An angle that is
too flat will allow the bedbar or other parts of the reel to
drag in the turf causing tufting or marks. Minimum rec-
ommended angle is 2 degrees.
The ”best” cutting unit attitude is dependent on turf
conditions and desired results. Cutting unit attitude may
need to be adjusted throughout the cutting season to al-
low for various turf conditions. Experience with the cut-
ting unit on the turf will determine the best setting to use.
Wear of the bedknife and reel will result in changes to
cutting unit attitude which must be compensated for dur-
ing setup and adjusted throughout the life of the cutting
unit.
The charts below give approximate dimensions for set-
ting up a new cutting unit to 6 degrees. Changes can be
made from this setting based on observed results in the
turf.
Note: If final height–of–cut settings other than those
shown in chart are desired, select the set of position
holes closest to desired height–of–cut. Use top cap-
screws to adjust to final setting.
Note: Set initial rear height–of–cut approximately 3/16”
lower for ease of adjustment.
*3/8” (9.5mm)
X
X
.53” (13.5mm)
.55” (13.9mm)
*1/2” (12.7mm)
X
X
.56” (14.2mm)
.36” (9.1mm)
5/8” (15.9mm)
X
X
.69” (17.5mm)
.24” (6.1mm)
3/4” (19.0mm)
X
X
.54” 13.7mm)
.11” (2.8mm)
7/8” (22.2mm)
X
X
.67” (17.0mm)
.00” (0.0mm)
1” (25.4mm)
X
X
.52” (13.2mm)
–.14” (–3.6mm)
1–1/8” (28.6mm)
X
X
.65” (16.5mm)
–.26” (–6.6mm)
1–1/4” (31.8mm)
X
X
.51” (12.9mm)
–.38” (–9.7mm)
1–3/8” (34.9mm)
X
X
.63” (16.0mm)
–.51” (–12.9mm)
1–1/2” (38.1mm)
X
X
.49” (12.5mm)
–.64” (–16.3mm)
Desired
Height of Cut
Rear
Support Hole
Upper Lower
Rear Cutting Unit
Side Plate Hole
1 2 3 4 5 6
**Rear Thread
Distance “R”
Front Roller Thread
Distance “F”
* Optional Low Cut Bedknife (Part No. 93–9774) is re-
quired for height–of–cut below 1/2” (12.7mm).
** Rear thread distance is 3/16” (4.8mm) shorter for ini-
tial set–up.
Figure 11
“R”
2
4
1. Height–of–cut adjusting capscrew
2. Height–of–cut support
3. Quick height–of–cut pin
4. Roller bracket
5. Angle bracket
1
3
REAR BRACKET DISTANCE (R)
5
Figure 12
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
1. Side plate
2. Height–of–cut support
3. Upper hole
4. Lower hole
1
QUICK HEIGHT–OF–CUT PIN HOLES
2
3
4
Figure 13
“F”
FRONT BRACKET DISTANCE (F)
Cutting Units
03857, 03858, 03859
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