Service Manual

Rev. A

Cutting Units

Model 03506 & 03509

Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-D Page 8 - 11 Cutting Units

(Model 03506, S/N 80001 - 209999999)

(Model 03509, S/N 80001 - 209999999)

Adjust Front Shield Height

Adjust shield to get proper grass clipping discharge into

the basket or the desired front discharge when not using

baskets.

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.

1. Set cutting unit in normal cutting position.

2. Loosen cap screws 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 Adjust Cutoff Bar).

Opening Rear Shield

When mowing in wet conditions or 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 operating position.

3. Tighten locking bolt on each side of cutting unit.

1. Shield 2. Cap screw & nut

Figure 13

1. Locking bolt 2. Rear shield

Figure 14