Toro Groundmaster 1018 - Adjusting the Grass Shield

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Figure16
1.Nut
3.Pulley(24tooth)
2.Pulley(22tooth)
5.Torquethepulleynutsto37to45N∙m(27to
33ft-lb)
6.Installthebeltandtensionthebeltbyapplying4
to5N∙m(35to40in-lb)totheidler-arminternal
hexshowninFigure15.
7.Tightentheidler-armboltandinstallthebelt
cover.
AdjustingtheGrassShield
Adjustthegrassshieldtoensurethattheclippingsare
cleanlydischargedfromthereelarea,asfollows:
Note:Theshieldisadjustabletocompensatefor
changesinturfconditions.Adjusttheshieldcloserto
thereelwhentheturfisextremelydry.Bycontrast,
adjusttheshieldfurtherawayfromthereelwhenthe
turfconditionsarewet.Theshieldshouldbeparallel
tothereeltoensureoptimumperformance.Adjustit
afterthereelissharpenedonareelgrinder.
1.Loosenthescrewsthatsecurethegrassshield
(Figure17)tothecuttingunit.
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Figure17
1.Grassshield3.Sideplate
2.Bolt(2)4.Supportrod
2.Inserta1.5mm(0.060inch)feelergauge
betweenthetopofthereelandtheshield,then
tightenthescrews.
Important:Ensurethattheshieldandreel
areanequaldistanceapartacrosstheentire
reel.
Note:Adjustthegapasneededforyourturf
conditions.
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