Toro 02000 GROUNDS PRO 2000, 02001 GROUNDS PRO 2000, 02002 GROUNDS PRO 2000 Operator's Manual

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FORM NO. 3321-155 GB Rev A

To understand this product, and for safety and optimum performance, read this manual before starting operation. Pay special attention to SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this symbol.

MODEL 02000—80001 AND UP MODEL 02001—80001 AND UP MODEL 02002—80001 AND UP

GROUNDS PRO

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

™

2000

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FOREWORD

This operator's manual has instructions on safety, proper set-up and operation, adjustments and maintenance. Therefore, anyone involved with the product, including the operator, should read and understand this manual. This manual emphasizes safety, mechanical and general product information. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION identify safety messages. Whenever the triangular safety alert symbol appears, understand the safety message that follows. For complete safety instructions, read pages 3–5. IMPORTANT highlights special mechanical information and NOTE emphasizes general product information worthy of special attention.

Whenever you have questions or need service, contact your local authorized Toro Distributor. In addition to having a complete line of accessories and professional turf care service technicians, the distributor has a complete line of genuine TORO replacement parts to keep your machine operating properly. Keep your TORO all TORO. Buy genuine TORO parts and accessories.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3–5 SYMBOL GLOSSARY 6–8 SPECIFICATIONS 9–10 BEFORE OPERATING 11 CONTROLS 14 OPERATION 16 MAINTENANCE 20

Training

1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with

the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with

these instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

3. Never mow while people, especially children, or

pets are nearby.

4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is

responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

5. Do not carry passengers.

6. All drivers should seek and obtain professional and

practical instruction. Such instruction should emphasize:

• the need for care and concentration when working with ride-on machines;

• control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:

– insufﬁcient wheel grip; – being driven too fast;

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– inadequate braking; – the type of machine is unsuitable for its

task;

– lack of awareness of the effects of ground

conditions, especially slopes;

– ##incorrect hitching and load distribution.

Preparation

1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear

and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is

to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine.

3. WARNING—Petrol is highly ﬂammable.

• Store fuel in containers speciﬁcally designed for this purpose.

• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.

• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

• If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the are of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.

• Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.

4. Replace faulty silencers.

Operation

1. Do not operate the engine in a conﬁned space where

dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

2. Mow only in daylight or in good artiﬁcial light.

3. Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all

blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.

4. Do not use on slopes of more than:

• Never mow side hills over 5°

• Never mow uphill over 10°

• Never mow downhill over 15°

5. Remember there is no such thing as a “safe” slope.

Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard against overturning:

• do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill;

• engage the clutch slowly, and always keep the machine in gear, especially when travailing downhill;

• machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and during tight turns;

• stay alert for bumps and hollows and other hidden hazards;

• never mow across the face of the slope, unless the lawn mower is designed for this purpose.

6. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy

equipment.

• Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

• Limit loads to those you can safely control.

• Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.

• Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested in the instruction handbook.

7. Watch out for trafﬁc when crossing or near

roadways.

8. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces

other than grass.

9. When using any attachments, never direct discharge

of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation .

10. Never operate the lawn mower with defective

guards, shields or without safety protective devices in place.

11. Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at

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excessive speeds may increase the hazard of personal injury.

12. Before leaving the operator’s position:

• disengage the power take-off and lower the attachments;

• change into neutral and set the parking brake;

• stop the engine and remove the key.

13. Disengage the drive to attachments when

transporting or not in use.

14. Stop the engine and disengage the drive to the

attachment

• before refueling;

• before removing the grass catcher;

• before making height adjustments unless the adjustment can be made from the operator’s position.

• before clearing blockages;

• before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower;

• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment.

15. Reduce the throttle setting during engine runout

and, if the engine is provided with a shutoff valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank

inside a building where fumes may reach an open ﬂame or spark.

3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

4. To reduce the ﬁre hazard, keep the engine, silencer,

battery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or

deterioration.

6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be

done outdoors.

8. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to

prevent entrapment of the ﬁngers between moving blades and ﬁxed parts of the machine.

9. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one

blade can cause other blades to rotate.

10. When the machine is to be parked, stored or left

unattended, lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical lock is used.

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Safety Instructions

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Symbol Glossary

Caustic liquids, chemical burns to fingers or hand

Crushing of whole body, applied from above

Cutting or entanglement of foot, rotating auger

Poisonous fumes or toxic gases, asphyxiation

Crushing of torso, force applied from side

Severing of foot, rotating knives

Electrical shock, electrocution

Crushing of fingers or hand/, force applied from side

Severing of fingers or hand, impeller blade

High pressure fluid, injection into body

force applied from side

Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them

High pressure spray, erosion of flesh

Crushing of whole body

Severing of fingers or hand, engine fan

High pressure spray, erosion of flesh

Crushing of head, torso and arms

Whole body entanglement, implement input drive line

Crushing of fingers

or hand,

force

applied from

above

Cutting of fingers or hand

Crushing of toes or foot, force applied from above

Cutting of footCrushing of leg,

Fingers or hand entanglement, chain drive

Hand & arm entanglement, belt drive

Explosion Fire or open

Shut off engine & remove key before performing maintenance or repair work

Thrown or flying objects, whole body exposure

flame

Riding on this machine is allowed only on a passenger seat & only if the driver’s view is not hindered

Thrown or flying objects, face exposure

Secure lifting cylinder with locking device before getting in hazardous area

Consult technical manual for proper service procedures

Runover/backover, (relevant machine to appear in dashed box)

Stay a safe distance from the machine

Fasten seat belts Safety alert

Machine tipping, riding mower

Stay clear of articulation area while engine is running

Machine rollover, ROPS (relevant machine to appear in dashed box)

Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running

triangle

Stored energy hazard, kickback or upward motion

Do not step on loading platform if PTO is connected to tractor & engine is running

outline safety alert symbol

Hot surfaces, burns to fingers or hands

Do not step

Read operator’s manual

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Safety Instructions

Eye protection must be worn

Fire, open light & smoking prohibited

Level indicator

Head protection must be worn

Hydraulic system

Liquid level Filter Temperature Failure/

Hearing protection must be worn

Brake system

Caution, toxic risk

Oil Coolant (water) Intake air Exhaust gas Pressure

First aid

Malfunction

Flush with water Engine Transmission

Start switch/ mechanism

On/start Off/stop

Engage Disengage

Horn Battery charging

Machine travel direction, forward/rearward

Jack or support point

condition

Control lever operating direction, dual direction

Draining/ emptying

Attachment lower

Hourmeter/elapsed operating hours

Control lever operating direction, multiple direction

Engine lubricating oil

Attachment raise

Fast Slow Continuous

Clockwise rotation

Engine lubricating oil pressure

Spacing distance Snow thrower,

Counter-clockwise rotation

Engine lubricating oil level

collector auger

variable, linear

Grease lubrication point

Engine lubricating oil filter

Plus/increase/ positive polarity

Volume empty Volume full

Oil lubrication point

Engine lubricating oil temperature

Minus/decrease/ negative polarity

Lift point

Engine coolant

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Safety Instructions

Symbol Glossary, continued

Engine coolant pressure

Engine coolant f ilter

n/min

Engine failure/ malfunction

Transmission failure/malfunction

Engine rotational speed/frequency

Clutch Neutral High Low Forward Reverse Park

231

First gear Second gear

Engine lubricating oil pressure

Choke Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat

Engine intake/ combustion air

Engine intake/ combustion air pressure

(low t em perature start aid)

Engine intake/ air filter

Transmission oil Transmission oil

Engine start Engine stop

pressure

Transmission oil temperature

NHLFRP

Third gear (other #'s may be used until the maximum # of forward gears is reached.)

Hydraulic oil Hydraulic oil

Hydraulic oil pressure

Hydraulic oil level Hydraulic oil filter

temperature

Hydraulic oil failure/malfunction

Headlights Lock Unlock Differential lock 4-Wheel drive Power Take-Off Power Take-Off,

Reel cutting element, height adjustment

Parking brake Fuel Fuel level Fuel filter Fuel system

Traction Above working

temperature range

Drilling Manual metal arc

0430 weight Do not dispose

welding

in the garbage

failure/malfunction

Manual 0356 Water pump

CE logo

Diesel fuel Unleaded fuel

rotational speed

Reel cutting element

0626 Keep dry

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Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, twin-cylinder, 4-

cycle, air-cooled, 11.9 kW @ 3600 rpm, 588 cc displacement, governed speed of 3200 rpm. Mechanical fuel pump, large-capacity dual element air cleaner. 2.5 l oil capacity.

Fuel Capacity: 20 liter.

Traction Drive: Eaton model 11 hydrostatic transmission

integrally coupled to a Peerless model 1310 axle. Travel speed range is 0–13.5 Km/h (0–8.5 mph) forward and

4.8 Km/h reverse (0–3 mph).

Controls: Foot-operated traction pedal. Hand-operated

throttle, choke, ignition switch, PTO switch, lift lever, parking brake and seat adjustment.

Cutting Drive: Constant-tension belt drive system with

electric clutch utilizing a poly-V belt from the engine to the jackshaft and BX section V-belt drive from the jackshaft to each cutting unit.

Tires and Wheels: Two 23 x 8.5-12 front-drive turf tires

with 4-ply construction. Rear tires for the four-wheel conﬁguration, 16 x 6.5-6 turf tires with 4-ply construction. Rear tire for the three-wheel conﬁguration, 18 x 6.5-8 with 4-ply construction. 83–124 kPa inﬂation pressure for all tires.

Electrical Features: 12-volt, 255 cold cranking amps at

180 C, 50-amp reserve capacity at 270 C. Battery, 16amp alternator, seat, traction, PTO and parking brake interlock switches; electrical leads provided for optional light and hour meter installations.

Steering: Pinion and gear sector with solid control link

to the rear steer assembly, 2.5 turns lock to lock.

Brakes: Service braking accomplished through

hydrostatic transmission. Parking brake controls secondary shaft internal to the axle assembly and is actuated by a control lever.

Main Frame: All-steel welded construction utilizing

tubular and formed sheet metal sections

Seat: Standard cushion seat and optional deluxe

suspension seat with arm rest and weight adjustment. The seat is adjustable fore and aft. Arm rest kit also available.

Lift System: Category “0” A-Frame mounting system

connected to the tractor via parallel linkage. One doubleacting 60 mm bore, 140-mm stroke hydraulic cylinder receiving oil from hydrostatic transmission charge pump via the control valve with ﬂoat position. Maximum operating pressure is 6895 kPa. When the traction unit is equipped with cutting units, all three units are raised and lowered via the single control lever. The lift system works with the electric clutch to engage and disengage the cutting units.

Overall Dimensions and Weight:

Wheel Tread Width 105.3 cm Width across Front Tires 132 cm Wheel Base 138.5 cm Overall Length w/ Cutting Units Installed 229 cm Overall Height 119 cm Tractor Weight 50.4 kg Weight with 5-Blade Fixed Cutting Units 440 kg Weight with 8-Blade Floating Cutting Units 696 kg Overall Width w/Fixed-Head Units 195 cm Overall Width w/Floating Head Units 203 cm Transport Width w/Fixed Head Units 140 cm Transport Width w/Floating Head Units 200 cm

Optional Equipment:

Fixed Head Kit Model No. 02100 Floating Head Kit Model No. 02101 3-Wheel Axle Model No. 02200 4-Wheel Axle Model No. 02201 Full Roller Kit* Model No. 03440 Sectional Roller Kit* Model No. 03445 Wiehle Roller Kit* Model No. 03450 Skid Kit* Model No. 03446 Anti-Scalp Kit* Model No. 03447 Grass Basket Kit Model No. 02302 Power Take-off Kit Model No. 02301 Standard Seat Kit Model No. 30769 Deluxe Seat Kit Model No. 30772 Arm Rest Kit Model No. 30707 Roller Scraper Kit* Part No. 60-9560 Comb Kit* Part No. 67-9400 Rear Weight Part No. 24-5790

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Rear Weight (2) Part No. 24-5780 Gauge Bar Kit Part No. 13-8199

Backlap Kit Part No. 84-5510 Tire Chains Part No. 82531

*3 per kit

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CHECK THE ENGINE OIL (Fig. 1)

The engine is shipped with 1.7 1 of oil. However, check the oil level before and after you ﬁrst start the engine.

1. Position the machine on a level surface.

2. Unscrew the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.

Screw the dipstick into the tube and make sure it is seated fully. Unscrew the dipstick and check the oil level. If it is low, remove the ﬁller cap and add oil.

Use any high-quality detergent oil having the American Petroleum Institute—API—”service classiﬁcation” SE, SF or SG. Recommended viscosity (weight) is SAE 30. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for additional information.

Figure 1

1. Dipstick

2. Filler cap

3. Pour the oil into opening in the valve cover until the

oil level is up to the ”FULL’” mark on the dipstick. Add the oil slowly and check the level often during this process. DO NOT OVERFILL.

IMPORTANT Check the oil level every 8 operating hours or daily. Initially, change the oil after the ﬁrst 8 hours of operation; thereafter, under normal conditions, change the oil every 50 hours and ﬁlter every 100 hours. However, change it more often when operating the engine in extremely dusty or dirty conditions.

5. Install the ﬁller cap and the dipstick.

FILL THE FUEL TANK

THE TORO COMPANY STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THE USE OF CLEAN, FRESH UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE IN TORO GASOLINE POWERED PRODUCTS. UNLEADED GASOLINE BURNS CLEANER, EXTENDS ENGINE LIFE, AND PROMOTES GOOD STARTING BY REDUCING THE BUILD-UP OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER DEPOSITS. LEADED GASOLINE CAN BE USED IF UNLEADED IS NOT AVAILABLE.

NOTE: NEVER USE METHANOL, GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL, GASOHOL CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL, GASOLINE ADDITIVES, PREMIUM GASOLINE, OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT.

Before Operating

Because gasoline is ﬂammable, caution must be used when storing or handling it. Do not ﬁll the fuel tank while the engine is running, hot or when the machine is in an enclosed area. Vapors may build up and be ignited by a spark or ﬂame source many feet away. DO NOT SMOKE while ﬁlling the fuel tank to prevent the possibility of an explosion. Always ﬁll the fuel tank outside and wipe up any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling gasoline before starting the engine and ﬁll the tank to about 3 cm from the top of the tank, not the ﬁller neck. Store gasoline in a clean safetyapproved container and keep the cap in place on the container. Keep gasoline in a cool, wellventilated place; never in an enclosed area such as a hot storage shed. To assure volatility, do not buy more than a 30-day supply of gasoline. Gasoline is a fuel for internal combustion engines; therefore, do not use it for any other purpose. Since many children like the smell of gas, keep it out of their reach because the fumes are explosive and dangerous to inhale.

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Before Operating

Figure 2

1. Fuel tank cap

Fill the gasoline tank to the bottom of the ﬁller neck. DO NO OVERFILL. Install the cap.

CHECK THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID

The hydraulic system is designed to operate on SAE 10W-30 engine oil or, as a substitute, SAE 10W-40 engine oil. The reservoir is ﬁlled at the factory with 4.7 l of 10W-30 engine oil. Check the oil level before ﬁrst starting the engine and daily thereafter.

1. Position the machine on a level surface and stop the

engine.

2. Remove the access panel to expose the hydraulic

system dipstick ﬁller cap.

Figure 3

1. Access panel

3. Remove the dipstick cap from the ﬁller neck and

wipe it with a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick cap onto the ﬁller neck; then remove it and check the oil level.

Figure 4

1. Dipstick ﬁller cap

4. If the level is not within 3 cm from the FULL mark

on the dipstick, add SAE 10W-30 engine oil to raise the level to the FULL mark. Do not overﬁll.

5. Install the dipstick ﬁller cap onto the ﬁller neck.

6. Run the engine for one minute, recheck the oil level

and add more if needed.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Correct air pressure in front and rear tires is 84–124 kPa.

LUBRICATE BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS

The traction unit and cutting unit’s grease ﬁttings must be lubricated with No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease.

CHECK REEL-TO-BEDKNIFE CONTACT

Each day before operating, check reel-to-bedknife contact.. There must be light contact across the full length of the reel and bedknife. Refer to Adjusting the

Bedknife Parallel to the Reel.

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Before Operating

Figure 5

1. Bedknife adjusting knob

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Traction Pedal (Fig. 6)—The traction pedal: 1) makes

the machine move forward, 2) moves it backward and 3) stops the machine. Using the heel and toe of your right foot, depress the top of the pedal to move forward and the bottom of the pedal to move backward or to assist in stopping when moving forward. Also, allow the pedal to move or move it to the neutral position to stop the machine. Do not rest the heel of your foot on reverse when going forward (Fig. 7).

Figure 6

1. Traction pedal

2. Parking brake

Figure 7

1. Forward

2. Reverse

Parking Brake (Fig. 6)—Whenever the engine is shut

off, the parking brake must be engaged to prevent accidental movement of the machine. To engage the parking brake, pull back on the lever. After releasing the parking brake, move the mower slightly in reverse to release the brakes before moving forward.

Throttle (Fig. 8)—The throttle is used to operate the

engine at various speeds. Moving the throttle upward

increases engine speed; downward decreases engine speed. The throttle also controls the speed of the reel blades and, with the traction pedal, controls the machine’s ground speed.

Choke (Fig. 8)—To start a cold engine, close the choke

by moving the choke control upward to ON. After the engine starts, regulate the choke to keep the engine running smoothly. As soon as possible, open the choke by pulling it downward to the OFF position. Awarm engine requires little or no choking when starting.

Lift Lever (Fig. 8)—The lift lever has four positions:

LOWER, RAISE, NEUTRAL and FLOAT. To lower the cutting units to the ground, move the lift lever forward. To raise the cutting units, pull the lift lever rearward to the RAISE position.

PTO Switch (Fig. 8)—The switch has two positions:

ENGAGE and DISENGAGE. Push the switch lever forward to engage the cutting units. Pull the switch level rearward to disengage the cutting units.

Figure 8

1. Throttle control

2. Choke control

3. PTO switch

4. Cutting unit lift lever

Ignition Switch (Fig. 9)—The ignition switch, used to

start and stop the engine, has three positions: OFF, RUN and START. Turn the key clockwise—START position—to engage the starter. Release the key when the engine starts. The key will move automatically to ON. To shut off the engine, turn the key counterclockwise to OFF.

Controls

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Figure 9

1. Ignition switch

Seat Adjustments

Fore and Aft Adjustment—Move the lever on the side

of the seat outward, slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever to lock the seat into position.

Deluxe Seat Adjustments (Fig. 10)

Fore and Aft Adjustment—Pull the handle on the left

side of the seat assembly outward. Release the handle to lock the seat position.

Operator Weight Adjustment—Turn the knob

clockwise to increase tension, counterclockwise to decrease tension.

Figure 10

1. Fore and aft lever

2. Weight adjustment lever

Cutting Unit Lock-up Lever (Fig. 11)—Locks the rear

cutting unit in the raised position.

Figure 11

1. Cutting unit lock-up lever

Fuel Valve (Fig. 12)—Close the fuel valve (located

under the fuel tank) when storing the machine.

Figure 12

1. Fuel valve

Controls

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Be sure the parking brake is set and the PTO switch

is in the DISENGAGED position.

2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make

sure the pedal is in the neutral position.

3. Move the choke lever to ON when starting a cold

engine—and the throttle lever to the half-throttle position.

4. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it

clockwise to start the engine. Release the key when the engine starts. Regulate the choke to keep the engine running smoothly.

IMPORTANT, To prevent overheating the starter motor, do not engage the starter longer than 10 seconds. After 10 seconds of continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before engaging the starter again.

5. When starting the engine for the ﬁrst time, or after

overhauling the engine, operate the machine in forward and reverse for one to two minutes. Also operate the lift lever and PTO switch to be sure all parts operate correctly.

Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to check steering response. Then shut off the engine and check for oil leaks, loose parts and any other noticeable malfunctions.

6. To stop the engine, move the throttle downward to

the IDLE position, move the PTO switch to OFF and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key from the switch to prevent accidental starting.

7. Set the parking brake.

8. Close the fuel valve before storing the machine.

OPERATING THE POWER TAKE OFF (PTO)

The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages power to the electric clutch.

Engaging the PTO

1. Release the parking brake.

2. Release pressure on the traction pedal to stop

movement.

3. To engage, lift the cover and move the PTO switch

forward to the “ON” position.

Disengaging the PTO

Closing the cover moves the PTO switch to the “OFF” (disengaged) position.

DRIVING FORWARD OR BACKWARD

Place the throttle control in the 3/4 position for best performance.

Forward

1. To go forward, place your foot on the traction pedal.

2. Release the parking brake.

3. Slowly press on the upper pad of the traction

control to move forward.

Backward

1. To go backward, place your foot on the traction

pedal.

2. Release the parking brake.

Operation

Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before checking for oil leaks, loose parts and other malfunctions.

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3. Slowly press on the lower pad of the traction pedal

to move rearward.

CHECK OPERATION OF INTERLOCK SWITCHES

1. With the operator off the seat, the traction pedal in

neutral and the PTO switch in the disengage position, the engine should start. If either the traction pedal is depressed or the PTO switch is engaged, the engine should stop. Correct the problem if the system is not operating properly.

2. With the operator in the seat, the parking brake

engaged and the engine running, depress the traction pedal either forward or reverse. The engine should stop. Correct the problem if the system is not operating properly.

3. With the operator in the seat, the parking brake

engaged and engine running, lower the cutting units to the ground. Engage the PTO switch, the electric clutch on the engine should engage. Raise the cutting units, the PTO switch should disengage. Correct the problem if the system is not operating properly.

IMPLEMENT LIFT LEVER

Raising Attachments

Pull the implement lift lever rearward to raise an attachment to the desired height.

Lowering Attachments

Push the implement lift lever forward to lower the

attachment.

NOTE: Hold the lift lever in the down position for 1–2

seconds after the attachment is down to allow the attachment to ﬂoat with changes in ground contour.

PUSHING OR TOWING THE MACHINE

In an emergency, the traction unit can be pushed or towed for a very short distance. TORO does not recommend this as standard procedure.

IMPORTANT: Do not push or tow the traction unit

faster than 3 to 5 kmh because the transmission may be damaged. If the traction unit must be moved a considerable distance, transport it on a truck or trailer.

1. To push or tow forward, the traction pedal must be

fully depressed forward.

2. To push or tow in reverse, the traction pedal must

be fully depressed in reverse.

TRAINING PERIOD

Before mowing with the Grounds Pro 2000, The TORO Company suggests you ﬁnd a clear area and practice starting and stopping, raising and lowering the cutting units, turning, etc. This training period will be beneﬁcial in gaining conﬁdence in the performance of the Grounds Pro 2000.

BEFORE MOWING

Inspect the area for debris and clear the area. Determine the direction in which the area was last mowed. (Always mow in an alternate pattern from the previous mowing, so that the grass blades will be less apt to lay down and therefore be difﬁcult to gather between the reel blades and bedknife.)

OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Practice operating the Grounds Pro 2000 and become thoroughly familiar with it. Because of its hydrostatic transmission, its characteristics differ from many turf

Operation

Do not disconnect the safety switches because they are for the operator’s protection. Check switch operation daily to be sure the system is operating correctly. If a switch is not operating correctly, replace it before operating the machine. Replace the switches every two years to be sure of maximum safety.

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maintenance machines. Issues to consider when operating are the traction drive, engine speed and the load on the cutting units. Regulate the traction pedal to keep engine rpm high and somewhat constant while mowing to maintain adequate power for the traction and cutting units.

Follow operating guidelines presented in this manual and know how to operate the machine safely on all types of terrain. Use the slope gauge, page 34, to determine slope angles of questionable areas. Hills (or slopes) over 15 degrees should be traversed or mowed up and down, not side to side and hills over 20 degrees should generally be avoided unless special safeguards, skills and conditions exist.

Always plan well ahead to avoid the need for sudden stops, starts or turns. To stop, use the reverse pedal for braking. Before stopping the engine, disengage all controls, move the throttle to IDLE, and set the parking brake.

CAUTION: This product may exceed noise levels of 85

dB(A) at the operator position. Ear protectors are recommended for prolonged exposure to reduce the potential of permanent hearing damage.

TRANSPORT OPERATION

Be sure the lift arms are fully raised and the transport bracket is installed and secured with the retainer (Fig.

13). Also, lock the rear cutting unit in the raised position (Fig. 14).

While operating on slopes and uneven terrain, always reduce speed and use extreme caution before turning to reduce risk of tipping or losing control. Watch carefully and avoid holes in the terrain, sudden drop-offs and other hazards. To prevent costly damage and down time, familiarize yourself with the width of the Grounds Pro

2000. Do not attempt to pass between immovable objects placed close together.

Figure 13

1. Transport bracket

Figure 14

1. Rear cutting unit lock-up lover

INSPECTION AND CLEAN-UP AFTER MOWING

After mowing, thoroughly wash the machine with a garden hose—without a nozzle—so excessive water pressure will not cause contamination and damage seals and bearings.

Note: Do not spray water directly onto a hot engine or

hot bearings.

Make sure the cooling ﬁns and the area around the engine air intake are kept free of dirt or grass clippings. After cleaning, inspect the machine for possible hydraulic ﬂuid leaks, damage or wear to hydraulic and mechanical components. Check the cutting units for

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sharpness and correct reel-to-bedknife adjustment.

CUTTING UNIT CHARACTERISTICS

The single-knob bedknife adjustment system simpliﬁes the procedure for delivering optimum mowing performance. The precise adjustment possible gives the control to provide a continual self-sharpening action— thus maintaining sharp cutting edges, good quality of cut, and greatly reduced need for routine backlapping.

Also, the rear roller positioning system permits optimum bedknife attitude and location for varying heights of cut and turf conditions.

DAILY CUTTING UNIT ADJUSTMENTS

Before each day’s mowing, or as needed, check each cutting unit to verify correct bedknife-to-reel contact. Do this even though quality of cut is acceptable.

1. Shut off the engine and lower the cutting units onto

a hard surface.

2. Slowly turn the reel in the reverse direction,

listening for reel-to-bedknife contact. If no contact is evident, turn the bedknife adjusting knob clockwise, one click at a time, until you feel or hear light contact.

3. If you feel excessive contact, turn the bedknife

adjusting knob counterclockwise, one click at a time, until no contact is evident. Then turn the knob one click at a time clockwise, until light contact is felt and heard.

IMPORTANT: Light contact is preferred at all

times, otherwise bedknife and reel edges will not self-sharpen. If excessive contact is maintained, bedknife and reel wear will accelerate. Uneven wear can result, adversely affecting quality of cut.

Note: As the reel blades run against the bedknife, a

slight burr will appear on the front cutting edge surface over the full length of the bedknife.

Occasionally running a ﬁle across the front edge to remove this burr will improve cutting.

After extended running, a ridge will eventually develop at both ends of the bedknife. These must be rounded off or ﬁled ﬂush with the cutting edge of bedknife to assure smooth operation.

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Maintenance Procedure Maintenance Interval & Service

✝Initial break in at 8 hours ‡Initial break in at 50 hours

De-carbon the combustion chamber Torque head bolts and adjust valves Service the spark plugs

Change hydraulic ﬂuid ‡Check engine RPM (idle and full throttle)

Maintenance Schedule

Replace moving hoses Replace safety switches Fuel tank—drain and ﬂush Replace the fuel ﬁlter Hydraulic tank—drain and ﬂush

Replace the hydraulic ﬁlter Adjust the clutch Change the hydraulic ﬂuid ﬁlter

Service the air ﬁlter cartridge

✝ Change the engine oil ﬁlter ✝ Torque the wheel lug nuts

Replace the fuel ﬁlter

✝ Change the engine oil Service the air ﬁlter pre cleaner ✝ Check alternator fan belt tension

Check battery ﬂuid /connections Lubricate grease ﬁttings

Every

400

hours

Every

800

hours

Every

200

hours

Every

100

hours

Every

hours

Every

hours

Recommendations

Items are recommended every 2000 hours

or 2 years, whichever occurs ﬁrst.

Daily Maintenance Checklist

✓ Safety Interlock Operation ✓ Brake Operation ✓ Engine Oil & Fuel Level ✓ Air Filter Pre-cleaner ✓ Unusual Engine Noises ✓ Unusual Operating Noises ✓ Hydraulic System Oil Level ✓ Hydraulic Hoses for Damage ✓ Fluid Leaks

✓ Tire Pressure ✓ Instrument Operations ✓ Reel-to-Bedknife Adjustment ✓ Height-of-Cut Adjustment ✓ Cutting Unit Belt Adjustment

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LUBRICATION

GREASING BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS

The traction unit and cutting unit’s grease ﬁttings must be lubricated regularly with No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease. If the machine is operated under normal conditions, lubricate bearings and bushings after every 25 hours of operation. Bearings and bushings must be lubricated daily when operating conditions are extremely dusty and dirty. Dusty and dirty operating conditions could cause dirt to get into the bearings and bushings, resulting in accelerated wear. Lubricate grease ﬁttings immediately after every washing, regardless of the interval listed.

The traction unit bearings and bushings, and the cutting unit lubrication points that must be lubricated are shown in the photos and illustrations.

Figure 15

Figure 16

Figure 17

Figure 18

Figure 19

Figure 20

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Figure 21

Figure 22

Figure 23

Figure 24

Figure 25

Figure 26

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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (Fig. 26–28)

Change the oil and ﬁlter initially after the ﬁrst 8 hours of operation; thereafter change the oil every 50 hours and ﬁlter every 100 hours.

Note: Change the oil and ﬁlter every 25 hours when

operating under heavy load or high ambient temperatures.

1. Remove the drain plug and oil ﬁll cap and let oil

ﬂow into drain pan. When the oil stops, install the drain plug.

Figure 27

1. Drain plug

2. Remove the oil ﬁlter. Apply a light coat of clean oil

to the new ﬁlter gasket.

Figure 28

1. Oil ﬁlter

3. Screw the ﬁlter on by hand until the gasket contacts

the ﬁlter adapter, then tighten

⁄2 to 3⁄4 turn further.

DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.

4. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to CHECK THE

ENGINE OIL.

5. Start the engine and check for leaks around the

ﬁlter.

6. Dispose of the oil properly.

SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER (Fig. 29–30)

Service the foam pre-cleaner after every 50 operating hours and the air cleaner cartridge after every 100 operating hours. Clean more often cleaning when operating in dusty or dirty conditions.

1. Release the locking clips and remove the air cleaner

cover. Clean the cover thoroughly.

Figure 29

1. Air cleaner cover

Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the switch.

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2. Remove the wing nut securing the elements to the

air cleaner body.

3. If the foam element is dirty, remove it from the

paper element. Clean thoroughly.

Figure 30

1. Foam element

2. Paper element

A. WASH the foam element in a solution of liquid

soap and warm water. Squeeze to remove dirt, but do not twist because foam may tear.

B. DRY by wrapping in a clean cloth. Squeeze the

cloth and foam element to dry.

C. SATURATE the element with clean engine oil.

Squeeze element to remove excess oil and to distribute the oil thoroughly. An oil damp element is desirable.

4. When servicing the foam element, check condition

of the paper element. Clean by gently tapping it on a ﬂat surface or replace as required.

5. Install foam element, paper element and air cleaner

cover.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine without air

the cleaner element because extreme engine wear and damage will likely result.

ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL (Fig. 31)

Proper throttle operation depends upon proper adjustment of the throttle control. Before adjusting the carburetor, assure the throttle control is operating properly.

1. Loosen cable clamp screw securing the cable to the

engine.

2. Move the remote throttle control lever forward to

FAST position.

3. Pull ﬁrmly on the throttle cable until back of swivel

contacts stop.

Figure 31

1. Throttle cable

2. Choke cable

4. Tighten cable clamp screw and check the engine

RPM setting.

High Idle: 3200 + 50 –100 Low Idle: 1400 ± 50

The engine must be running during adjustment of the carburetor and speed control. To guard against possible personal injury, shift into neutral, and engage the parking brake. Keep hands, feet, face, and other parts of the body away from the cutter blades, and any rotating engine parts.

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ADJUSTING THE CHOKE CONTROL (Fig. 31)

1. Loosen the cable clamp screw securing the cable to

the engine.

2. Move the remote choke control lever forward to the

CLOSED position.

3. Pull ﬁrmly on the choke cable until the choke is

completely closed, then tighten the cable clamp screw.

ADJUSTING CARBURETOR AND SPEED CONTROL (Fig. 32)

IMPORTANT: Before the carburetor and speed control are adjusted, the throttle and choke controls must be correctly adjusted.

1. Start the engine and let it run at half throttle for ﬁve

minutes.

2. Move the throttle control to SLOW. Hold the

governor lever so the throttle lever is in the idle position (against the idle stop screw) and adjust the idle stop screw to 1400 ± 50 rpm by turning the screw in or out. Check speed with a tachometer.

3. Turn the idle mixture screw slowly clockwise (lean

mixture) until engine speed just starts to decrease. Note the needle’s position.

Now turn the idle mixture screw slowly counterclockwise (rich mixture) until engine speed just starts to increase. Note the needle’s position

Set the screw midway between the rich and lean settings.

4. After the idle mixture has been adjusted, hold the

governor lever so the throttle lever is in the idle position (against the idle stop screw) and readjust the idle stop screw to bring speed to 1200± 50 rpm.

5. With the governor control lever in the governed idle

position (no tension on the high-speed spring) bend the idle spring anchor tang to attain a governed idle speed of 1400± 50 rpm.

Shown with Air Cleaner Removed

Figure 32

1. Governed idle spring anchor tang

2. High-speed spring anchor tang

6. Move the throttle control to FAST. Bend the high-

speed spring anchor tang to attain a high speed of 3200 + 50 –100 rpm.

REPLACING SPARK PLUGS (Fig. 33)

Replace spark plugs after every 800 operating hours. Recommended air gap is 7.5 mm (0.030”).

Correct spark plug to use is a Champion RC 12YC.

Note: Spark plugs usually last a long time; however,

plugs should be removed and checked whenever the engine malfunctions,

1. Clean the area around spark plugs so foreign matter

cannot fall into the cylinder when a spark plug is removed.

2. Pull spark plug wires off spark plugs and remove

the plugs from the cylinder head.

3. Check the condition of the side and center

electrodes and the center electrode insulator to assure there is no damage.

IMPORTANT: A cracked, fouled, dirty or otherwise malfunctioning spark plug must be replaced. Do not sand blast, scrape, or clean electrodes by using a wire brush because grit may eventually release from the plug and fall

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into the cylinder. The result is usually a damaged engine.

4. Set the air gap between the center and side of the

electrodes at 0.030”. Install a correctly gapped spark plug with gasket seal and tighten the plug to 200 in-lb. If a torque wrench is not used, tighten the plug ﬁrmly.

Figure 33

CHECKING THE PARKING BRAKE

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the

PTO switch, set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key.

2. The drive wheels must lock when the brake is

applied. Adjustment is required if the wheels turn and do not lock; refer to Adjusting the Brake.

3. Release the brake; wheels should turn freely.

4. If both conditions are met, no adjustment is

required.

IMPORTANT: With the parking brake released, the drive wheels must turn freely. If brake action and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved, contact your service dealer immediately.

ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE (Fig. 34)

If drive wheels do not turn when the brake lever is in the OFF position, or the brake does not hold when the lever is in the ON position, an adjustment is required.

1. Move the brake lever to the ON position.

2. Measure the distance between the disc brake

actuating arm and the stop pin on the axle bracket assembly. Distance should be less than 6 mm.

3. If the distance is greater than 6 mm, tighten the

locknut to decrease distance.

4. With the brake lever OFF, check the clearance

between the brake pads and the disc with a feeler gauge. Correct clearance is approximately 2.5 mm (.010 in.).

5. The actuating arm should be no more than 10 mm

away from STOP with the brake lever in the OFF position.

Figure 34

1. Brake actuating arm

2. Stop pin

3. Locknut

4. Disc pad

5. Disc

6. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking

the Brake.

7. Check adjustment. Drive wheels should turn freely

when the brake lever is in the OFF position.

REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER (Fig. 35)

Replace the fuel ﬁlter after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs ﬁrst.

Note: Never install a dirty ﬁlter if it is removed from the

fuel line.

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1. Disengage the PTO switch, set the parking brake

and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key.

2. Close the fuel valve.

3. Loosen hose clamps and slide them up the hose,

away from the ﬁlter.

Figure 35

1. Fuel ﬁlter

2. Fuel line

3. Hose clamp

4. Remove the ﬁlter from the fuel lines.

5. Install a new ﬁlter, if the ﬁlter has an arrow, install

it with the arrow pointing toward the carburetor.

6. Move the hose clamps close to the ﬁlter and tighten.

7. Open the fuel shut off valve.

ADJUSTING TOE- IN & STEERING STOPS (Fig. 36)

(4-Wheel Axle Only)

1. Make sure both tie rods are adjusted to the same

length.

2. Measure toe-in distance (at axle height) at front and

rear of steering tires. Front measurement must be 2–4 mm less than the rear measurement.

3. Loosen the jam nuts and rotate the tie rod to adjust

the front of the tires in or out.

Figure 36

1. Tie rod

2. Steering stop

4. Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the left and right

steering stops to allow 6-mm clearance for steering arm in a full left and full right turn. Tighten jam nuts.

ADJUSTING THE TRANSMISSION FOR NEUTRAL (Fig. 37)

With the machine on a level surface and the parking brake disengaged, the machine must not creep when the traction pedal is released. If it does creep, an adjustment is required.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the

cutting unit and shut off the engine. Disengage the PTO switch and engage the parking brake.

2. Jack up the front of the machine until the tires are

off the shop ﬂoor. Support the machine with jack stands to prevent it from falling accidentally.

3. Loosen the lock nut on the adjustment cam.

4. Start the engine and turn the adjusting cam in either

direction until the wheels stop rotating.

The engine must be running so ﬁnal adjustment of the traction adjustment cam can be performed. To guard against possible personal injury, keep hands, feet, face and other parts of the body away from the muff mufﬂer other hot parts of the engine, and other rotating parts.

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5. Stop the engine and tighten the lock nut to secure

adjustment.

6. Start the engine and check adjustment. Repeat

adjustment if necessary.

7. Stop the engine. Remove the jack stands and lower

the machine to the shop ﬂoor. Test drive the machine to be sure it does not creep.

Figure 37

1. Adjustment cam

2. Locknut

ADJUSTING THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH (Fig. 38)

The clutch is adjusted to ensure proper engagement and braking action.

1. Disengage the PTO switch, set the parking brake,

and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key.

2. Adjust the clutch by tightening or loosening the

lock nuts on the ﬂange studs.

3. Check adjustment by inserting a feeler gauge

through the slots next to the studs.

4. The correct disengaged clearance between the

clutch plates is 0.23-0.30 mm. It will be necessary to check this clearance at each of the three slots to ensure the plates are parallel to each other.

Figure 38

1. Clutch

2. Locknut

3. Adjustment slot

CHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL (Fig. 39–40)

The hydraulic system oil must be changed after every 400 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes ﬁrst. The reservoir has a capacity of 4.7 l.

1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the

cutting units, engage the parking brake, and shut off the engine.

2. Clean the area around the hydraulic oil ﬁlter and

remove the ﬁlter from the ﬁlter housing.

3. Disconnect the tube and hose assembly from the

reservoir and allow the oil to ﬂow into a drain pan.

Figure 39

1. Hydraulic ﬁlter

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Figure 40

1. Reservoir

2. Hose assembly

Note: To drain the oil remaining in the system, disconnect the spark plug wires and crank the engine for 15 seconds. This will pump the remaining oil out of the system. Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds.

4. Install the new hydraulic ﬁlter to the ﬁlter housing.

5. Install the tube assembly and hose assembly to the

reservoir.

6. Fill the reservoir to the proper level; refer to Check

Hydraulic System Fluid.

7. Place all controls in the neutral or disengaged

position and start the engine. Run the engine at the lowest possible RPM to purge air from the system.

8. Run the engine until the lift cylinder extends and

retracts and forward and reverse wheel motion is achieved.

9. Stop the engine and check the oil level; add oil if

necessary.

10. Check all connections for leaks.

CHANGING THE HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER (Fig. 40)

The hydraulic oil ﬁlter must be serviced at regular intervals. The intervals are: initially, after the ﬁrst 8 hours of operation, and thereafter every 200 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes ﬁrst. Use a

genuine TORO oil ﬁlter for replacement.

1. Remove the hydraulic oil ﬁlter from the mounting

head.

2. Apply a ﬁlm of oil on the gasket. Install the ﬁlter by

hand until the gasket contacts the mounting head; then tighten the ﬁlter an additional 3/4 turn.

3. Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Allow the

engine to run for about two minutes to purge air from the system. Then shut off the engine.

4. Check the level of oil; refer to Check the Hydraulic

System Fluid.

CHANGING FRONT AXLE OIL (Fig. 41)

After every 400 hours of operation, change the oil in the front axle.

1. Drive the machine for ﬁve minutes before changing

oil to warm the axle oil. Warm oil ﬂows more freely and carries more contaminants than cold oil.

2. Clean the area around the drain plug and place a

drain pan below the drain plug on axle.

Figure 41

1. Drain plug

2. Fill plug

Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to ﬂow into drain pan. After the oil is drained, reinstall drain plug.

Remove the ﬁll plug and ﬁll to plug level with ISO 150/220 (SAE EP-90) oil (approximately 44 oz.).

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ADJUSTING THE CUTTING UNIT BELTS (Fig. 42)

Make sure cutting unit belts are properly tensioned to assure correct operation and prevent unnecessary wear. Check all belts often.

1. The cutting unit drive belts should have a maximum

deﬂection of 12 mm with a 3.7 kg load applied.

2. Loosen the jam nut on the front end of the belt

tension rod. Turn the rod to lengthen or shorten the rod to the desired length. Then tighten the jam nut.

Figure 42

1. Belt tension rod

BATTERY CARE

1. Battery electrolyte level must be maintained and the

top of the battery kept clean. If the Grounds Pro 2000 is stored in a location where temperatures are extremely high, the battery will run down more rapidly than if is stored in a cooler location.

2. Check the electrolyte level every 25 operating hours

or, if the machine is in storage, every 30 days.

3. Maintain cell level with distilled or demineralized

water. Do not ﬁll cells above the bottom of the split ring inside each cell.

4. Keep the top of the battery clean by washing it

periodically with a brush dipped in ammonia or bicarbonate of soda solution. Flush the top surface with water after cleaning. Do not remove the ﬁll

caps while cleaning.

5. Battery cables must be tight on terminals to provide

good electrical contact.

6. If corrosion occurs at terminals, disconnect the

cables—negative (–) cable ﬁrst—and scrape the clamps and terminals separately. Reconnect the cables—positive cable ﬁrst—and coat the terminals with petroleum jelly.

WIRE HARNESS SERVICE

Prevent corrosion of wiring terminals by applying Grafo 11 2X (Skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, to the inside of all harness connectors whenever the harness is replaced.

Whenever working with the electrical system, always disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable ﬁrst to prevent possible wiring damage from electrical shorts.

Before welding on the machine, disconnect ground cable from the battery to prevent damage to the electrical system.

Maintenance

Since the gasses from the battery and the gasoline fumes are explosive, keep open ﬂames and electrical sparks away from the area; do not smoke.

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BACKLAPPING THE CUTTING UNITS

The cutting units may be backlapped on the machine. Backlap Kit, Part no. 84-5510 is available from your Authorized TORO Distributor.

Backlap according to procedures in the Toro Sharpening Reel and Rotary Mowers Manual Form No. 80-300 PT.

SETTING HEIGHT OF CUT AND LEVELING THE REAR ROLLER

(Floating Cutting Units)

Note: For best results, perform adjustments on the

cutting units when they are removed from traction unit.

1. Position the cutting unit on a ﬂat level table or

board.

2. Slightly loosen the nut securing each roller bracket

to the angle bracket.

3. Adjust the support capscrew to achieve 25 mm ±2

mm dimension between the height-of-cut support and the front roller bracket (2 places).

4. Adjust the support capscrew to achieve 16 mm +2

mm dimension between the height-of-cut support and the rear roller bracket (2 places).

5. Remove the hairpin cotters securing the rear height-

of-cut pins and install them in the 1/2" setting as

shown on the height-of-cut plate.

Figure 43

1. Roller bracket

2. Angle bracket

3. Height-of-cut pin

4. Support capscrew

5. Locknuts

6. Remove the hairpin cotters securing the front

height-of-cut pins and install them in the 6 mm setting as shown on height-of-cut plate to allow clearance between the roller and table.

7. Position a 2 cm or thicker bar under the reel blades

and against the front face of the bedknife. Make sure the bar covers the full length of the reel blades.

8. Check that the rear roller is level by inserting a

piece of paper under each end of the roller.

9. Level the roller by adjusting the appropriate support

capscrew on the rear roller supports until the roller is parallel and the entire length of the roller touches the table.

10. When the roller is level, adjust both rollers to the

desired height-of-cut pins. Tighten the nuts securing the roller brackets.

11. Verify that the rollers are level and the bedknife is

parallel to the surface.

(Fixed Cutting Units)

Note: For best results, perform adjustments to the

cutting units when they are mounted on the traction unit.

1. Position the cutting unit on ﬂat level surface or

Maintenance

Be careful when lapping the reel because contact with the reel or other moving parts can result in personal injury.

CAUTION

Under no circumstances use a short-handled paintbrush. APart #29-9100 handle assembly complete—or individual parts—are available from your local Authorized TORO Distributor.

DANGER

16 mm

2.5 cm

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board.

2. Slightly loosen the nuts securing the roller brackets

to the angle brackets.

3. Adjust the support capscrews to achieve16 mm+ 2

mm dimension between the height-of-cut support and roller bracket (2 places).

4. Remove the hairpin cotters securing the height-of-

cut pins and install them in the hole at the desired setting shown on the height-of-cut plate

Figure 44

1. Roller bracket

2. Angle bracket

3. Height-of-cut pin

4. Support capscrew

5. Skid

5. Use a gauge block with a thickness equal to the

desired height of cut and position it against the front edge of the bedknife at one end. Turn the support capscrew to adjust the height of the bedknife equal to the gauge block.

6. Repeat the procedure at the other end; then recheck

the original end.

7. Tighten the nuts securing the roller brackets.

8. Height of cut may be changed by re-positioning the

height-of-cut pins to the desired setting.

9. Adjust the skids 1/8" to 1/4" higher than the height-

of-cut setting.

ADJUSTING THE BEDKNIFE PARALLEL TO THE REEL (Fig. 45-46)

(Floating or Fixed Cutting Units)

1. Make sure the reel contact is removed by turning

the bedknife adjustment knob counterclockwise (Fig. 45). Tip the cutting unit to gain access to the reel and bedknife (Fig. 46).

Figure 45

1. Bedknife adjusting screw

2. On either end of the reel, insert a long strip of dry

newspaper between the reel and bedknife. While slowly rotating the reel into the bedknife, turn the bedknife adjusting knob clockwise, one click at a time until the paper is pinched lightly, which results in a slight drag when the paper is pulled.

3. Check for light contact at the other end of reel using

paper. If light contact is not evident, proceed to next step.

4. Loosen the (2) carriage bolts on the bedbar adjuster

(Fig. 46).

5. Adjust the nuts to move the bedbar adjuster up or

down until the paper is pinched along the entire bedknife surface, when the bedknife adjustment knob is adjusted to no more than two clicks beyond ﬁrst contact of the reel bedknife.

6. Tighten the nuts and carriage bolts and verify

adjustment.

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Figure 46

Figure 47

1. Bedbar adjuster

2. Carriage bolts

3. Adjustment nuts

VERIFYING HEIGHT-OF-CUT SETTING (Fig. 48)

(Floating Cutting Unit)

1. On a gauge bar, set the head of the screw to the

desired height of cut. This measurement is from the bar face to the underside of the screw head. Agauge bar (Toro Part No. 13-8199) may be obtained from your local TORO Distributor.

Figure 48

1. Gauge bar

2. Front roller support screw

2. Slightly loosen the nut securing each front roller

bracket to the angle bracket.

3. Place the bar across the front and rear rollers and

adjust the front roller support screws until the underside of the screw head engages the bedknife cutting edge. Do this on both ends of the reel.

4. Tighten the nuts securing the roller brackets.

IDENTIFICA TION AND ORDERING

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER

The mower has two identiﬁcation numbers: a model number and a serial number. The two numbers are stamped into a plate that is riveted to the frame. In any correspondence concerning the mower, supply the model and serial numbers to assure that correct information and replacement parts are obtained.

Note: Do not order by reference number if a parts

catalog is being used; use the part number.

To order replacement parts from an Authorized TORO Service Dealer, supply the following information:

1. Model and serial numbers of the mower.

2. Part number, description and quantity of part(s)

desired.

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Fold along line

Align this edge with a vertical surface

(Tree, building, fence post, pole, etc.

Example:

Compare slope

with folded edge.

This is a 20° Slope

This is a 15° Slope

15° and 20° Slope Chart

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