Service Manual

Rev. A

Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-DPage 8 - 10Cutting Units

(Model 03506, S/N 80001 - 209999999)

(Model 03509, S/N 80001 - 209999999)

Adjust Height-of-Cut

NOTE: Effective height-of-cut (H.O.C.) in the turf can

be affected by lift arm down pressure adjustment and

turf conditions, such as grass type, grass density, and

amount of thatch.

1. Perform Adjust Bedknife to Reel and Level Front

Roller to Reel before adjusting the height-of-cut.

2. To adjust height-of-cut, the cutting unit should be

turned over.

3. Loosen locknut securing rear roller bracket to the

side plate on each end of cutting unit. Loosen locknut on

each height-of-cut adjusting bolt.

IMPORTANT: Perform steps 4 and 5 at each end of

the bedknife.

4. Set head of screw on gauge bar to desired height-of-

cut. Height of cut measurement is from face of bar to un-

der side of screw head.

5. Put bar across front and rear rollers. Turn height-of-

cut adjustment bolt until underside of screw head en-

gages bedknife cutting edge.

6. Tighten height-of-cut adjustment bolt locknut and

rear roller bracket locknut at both ends of cutting unit.

Check adjustment and readjust if necessary.

1. Lock nut

2. Rear roller bracket

3. Gauge bar

4. ‘H.O.C. adj. bolt

Figure 12