Toro 30223TE GROUNDSMASTER 223D, 30243TE GROUNDSMASTER 223D Operator's Manual

FORM NO. 3318-239 GB Rev. B

© The Toro Company—1996

®

MODEL NO. 30233TE—60001 & UP

MODEL NO. 30243TE—6

0001 & UP

GROUNDSMASTER

2-Wheel and 4-Wheel Drive Traction Units

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

®

223D

To assure maximum safety, optimum performance,
and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you or any other operator of the mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this sym­bol:

The safety alert symbol means CAUTION, WARN­ING or DANGER—personal safety instruction.
Failure to comply with the instruction may result in
personal injury.

FOREWORD

The GROUNDSMASTER 223-D was developed to
satisfy the demand for a maneuverable, intermediate
size, turf maintenance rotary mower. The machine
has advanced concepts in engineering, design and
safety; and if maintained properly, it will give excel­lent service.

Since the GROUNDSMASTER 223-D is a high
quality product, Toro is concerned about the future
use of the machine and the safety of the user. Read
this manual to familiarize yourself with the proper
set up, operation, and maintenance instructions.

Certain information in this manual is emphasized.
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION identify per­sonal safety related information. IMPORTANT iden­tifies mechanical information demanding special
attention. Be sure to read the directive because it
deals with the possibility of damaging a part or parts
of the machine. NOTE identifies general information
worthy of special attention.

If help concerning set up, operation, maintenance or
safety is ever needed, contact a local Authorized
Toro Distributor. In addition to genuine Toro replace­ment parts, the distributor also has optional equip­ment form the complete line of Toro turf care equip­ment. Keep your Toro all Toro – buy genuine Toro
replacement parts and accessories.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

SPECIFICATIONS 9

BEFORE OPERATING 11

CONTROLS 15

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17

LUBRICATION 20

QUICK REFERENCE AID 22

PREPARATION FOR SEASONAL STORAGE 23

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 23

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3

Safety

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 lawnmower. 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 rideon 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;

– inadequate braking;

– the type of machine is unsuitable for its

task;

– lack of awareness of the effects of ground

conditions, especially slopes;

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 equip-

ment 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
area 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.

5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that

the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or dam­aged blades and bolts in sets to preserve bal­ance.

6. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating

one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

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 grass9 slopes requires particu-

Safety

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lar care. To guard against overturning:

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

• engage clutch slowly, always keep 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 lawnmower 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 dis-

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

10. Never operate the lawnmower 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
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 drive to attachments, stop the engine,

and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)or remove
the ignition key

• before cleaning blockages or unclogging
chute;

• before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;

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

• if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).

14. Disengage drive to attachments when transport-

ing or not in use.

15. Stop the engine and disengage drive to attach-

ment

• before refueling;

• before removing the grass catcher;

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

16. 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

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Safety

deterioration.

6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

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

done outdoors

8. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating

one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

9. When machine is to be parked, stored or left

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

Sound & Vibration Levels

Sound Levels

This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted
sound pressure at the operator ear of: 80 dB(A),
based on measurements of identical machines per
84/538/EEC.

This unit has a sound power level of 104
dB(A)/1pW, based on measurements of identical
machines per procedures outlined in Directive
84/538/EEC and amendments

Vibration Levels

This unit has a vibration level of 5.0 m/s2at the
hands, based on measurements of identical machines
per ISO 5349 procedures.

This unit does not exceed a vibration level of 0.5
m/s

2

at the posterior based on measurements of iden-

tical machines per ISO 2631 procedures.

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Symbol Glossary

Caustic liquids,
chemical burns to
fingers or hand

Poisonous
fumes or toxic
gases, asphyxiation

Electrical shock,
electrocution

High pressure
fluid, injection
into body

High pressure
spray, erosion of
flesh

High pressure
spray, erosion of
flesh

Crushing of
fingers

or hand,

force

applied from

above

Crushing of
toes or foot, force
applied from above

Crushing of
whole body,
applied from
above

Crushing of
torso, force
applied from side

Crushing of fingers
or hand/, force
applied from side

Crushing of
whole body

Crushing of
head, torso and
arms

Cutting of
fingers or hand

Cutting of footCrushing of leg,
force applied
from side

Severing of
fingers or hand,
mower blade

Severing of
toes or foot,
mower blade

Severing of
toes or fingers,
rotary mower
blade

Cutting or
entanglement of
foot, rotating auger

Severing of
foot, rotating
knives

Severing of
fingers or hand,
impeller blade

Dismember­ment, front engine
mower in forward
motion

Dismember­ment, front engine
mower in rearward
motion

Severing of
fingers or hand,
engine fan

Whole body entanglement,
implement input drive line

Fingers or
hand entangle­ment, chain
drive

Hand & arm
entanglement,
belt drive

Thrown or flying
objects, whole
body exposure

Thrown or
flying objects,
face exposure

Thrown or flying
objects, rotary
mover

Runover/back­over, vehicle

Machine
tipping, riding
mower

Machine rollover,
ROPS (rear
engine mower)

Stored energy
hazard, kickback
or upward motion

Hot surfaces,
burns to fingers
or hands

Explosion Fire or open

flame

Secure lifting
cylinder with locking
device before getting
in hazardous area

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

Do not step Wait until all

machine comp­onents have
completely
stopped before
touching them

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

Stay a safe
distance from
the machine

Stay clear of
articulation area
while engine is
running

Do not open
or remove safety
shields while
engine is
running

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

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Safety

Consult technical
manual for proper
service
procedures

Head protection
must be worn

Brake system

Filter Temperature Failure/

Fasten seat
belts

Hearing
protection must
be worn

Oil Coolant (water) Intake air Exhaust gas Pressure Level indicator Liquid level

Caution, toxic
risk

Malfunction

Safety alert
triangle

Start switch/
mechanism

Outline safety
alert symbol

Flush with water Engine Transmission Hydraulic systemFirst aid

On/start Off/stop Engage

Read operator’s
manual

Fire, open light
and smoking
prohibited

Eye protection
must be worn

Disengage

Plus/increase/
positive polarity

Volume empty Volume full Machine travel

Oil lubrication
point

Engine lubricating
oil temperature

Minus/decrease/
negative polarity

Lift point Jack or

Engine coolant

Horn

direction,
forward/
rearward

support point

Engine coolant
pressure

Battery charging
condition

Control lever
operating
direction, dual
direction

Draining/
emptying

Engine coolant
filter

Hourmeter/
elapsed operating
hours

Control lever
operating
direction, multiple
direction

Engine lubricat­ing oil

Engine coolant
temperature

Fast Slow Continuous

Clockwise
rotation

Engine
lubricating
oil pressure

Engine intake/
combustion air

Counter-clock­wise rot ation

Engine lubricating
oil level

Engine intake/com­bustion air pressure

variable, linear

Grease
lubrication
point

Engine lubricating
oil filter

Engine intake/air
filter

Safety

8

Engine start Engine stop Engine failure/

malfunction

Engine rotational
speed/frequency

Choke Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat

(low temperature
start aid)

n/min

Transmission
oil

Transmission
oil pressure

Transmission
oil temperature

Transmission
failure/malfunction

Clutch Neutral High Low Forward

NHLF

Reverse

Park First gear

Second gear

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

Hydraulic oil

Hydraulic oil
pressure

Hydraulic oil
level

RP 2 31

Hydraulic oil
filter

Hydraulic oil
temperature

Hydraulic oil
failure/malfunction

Fuel level

Parking brake Fuel

Fuel filter Fuel system

failure/malfunction

Lock Unlock Differential lock 4-Wheel drive Power Take-OffDiesel fuel Unleaded fuel Headlights

Cutting unit,
lower

Cutting unit,
hold

Cutting unit,
float

Cutting unit Cutting unit,

raise

Power Take-Off,
rotational speed

Blade cutting
element

Blade cutting
element, height
adjustment

Cutting unit,
transport
position

Cutting unit,
raise to transport
position

Cutting unit,
lower to transport
position

Attachment
lower

Attachment
raise

Spacing distance Snow thrower,

collector auger

Traction

Above working
temperature
range

Drilling Manual metal

arc welding

Manual Water pump Keep dry Weight Do not dispose

in the garbage

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