Toro Groundsmaster 3320, 30368, Groundsmaster 3280-D Operator's Manual

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60inand72inSideDischarge Mower

FormNo.3363-107RevC

Groundsmaster

ModelNo.30366—SerialNo.310000001andUp

ModelNo.30368—SerialNo.310000001andUp

3320/3280-DTractionUnits

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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives,fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

Introduction

Thisrotary-bladelawncuttingdeckismounted toaride-onmachineandisintendedtobeused byprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,and oncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside highways,orforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

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Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Themodel andserialnumbersarestampedintoaplatethatis mountedonthemowerhousing.Writethenumbersin thespaceprovided.

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure1),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure1

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

Introduction.................................................................2

Safety...........................................................................3

SafeOperatingPractices.......................................3

ToroMowerSafety...............................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................6

Setup............................................................................8

1MountingtheGrassDeector(Model30368

only).................................................................9

2InstallingtheLiftArmstotheTraction

Unit..................................................................9

3ConnectingtheLiftArmstotheCutting

Unit................................................................10

4ReplacingtheTractionUnitPTOShaft

(CuttingUnitModel30366only).....................10

5ConnectingthePTOShafttotheCutting

UnitGearBox................................................11

6GreasingtheMachine......................................11

ProductOverview......................................................12

Specications.....................................................12

Attachments/Accessories...................................12

Operation...................................................................12

CheckingtheLubricantintheGear

Box................................................................12

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................13

AdjustingtheRollers..........................................14

AdjustingtheSkids.............................................14

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers.........................15

AdjustingtheFlowBafe...................................15

PositioningtheFlowBafe.................................15

AdjustingtheCuttingUnitPitch.........................16

CorrectingCuttingUnitMismatch......................16

UsingtheSideDischarge....................................17

OperatingTips...................................................17

Maintenance...............................................................18

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................18

Lubrication.........................................................19

PreMaintenance.................................................20

SeparatingtheCuttingUnitfromtheTraction

Unit................................................................20

MountingtheCuttingUnittotheTraction

Unit................................................................21

ServicingtheBushingsintheCastor

Arms..............................................................21

ServicingtheCastorWheelsandBearings............22

CheckingforaBentBlade...................................22

RemovingandInstallingtheBlade(s)...................22

InspectingandSharpeningtheBlade(s)...............23

CheckingandCorrectingMismatchof

Blades............................................................24

ReplacingtheDriveBelt.....................................24

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................25

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Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof production.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol, whichmeansCAUTION,W ARNING,orDANGER"personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomplywiththe instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

–Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwithengine

running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling. Donotsmokewhilerefueling.

–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning properly.

Operation

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes andhiddenhazards.

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI B71.4-2004.

Training

•Readtheoperator’smanualandothertraining materialcarefully .Befamiliarwiththecontrols, safetysigns,andtheproperuseoftheequipment.If theoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguage ofthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilityto explainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict theageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself, otherpeople,orproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety glassesandearprotection.Longhair,looseclothing orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire whichcanbethrownbythemachine.

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartengine fromtheoperator’ sposition.Alwaysusetheseat beltswhentheROPSisintheraisedposition.Do notusetheseatbeltswhentheROPSisinthe loweredposition.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure totravelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides. Turfconditionscanaffectthemachine’sstability. Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•Neveroperatewithguardsnotsecurelyinplace.Be sureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly, andfunctioningproperty.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.

•Stoponlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits, disengagedrives,engageparkingbrake(ifprovided), shutoffenginebeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition foranyreason.

•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure ofaclearpath.

•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders away.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnot mowing.

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•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof alcoholordrugs.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine intoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Theoperatorshallturnonashingwarninglights, ifprovided,whenevertravelingonapublicroad, exceptwheresuchuseisprohibitedbylaw .

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,move tractionpedaltoNeutral,setparkingbrake,stop engineandremovekey.Waitforallmovementto stopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives, mufer.Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonot storenearames,andenginetohelppreventres. Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.

•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear ame.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained personneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith storedenergy.

•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs. Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthe positivelast.Reconnectpositiverstandnegative last.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wrapthebladesor weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem. Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine running.

ToroMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO ,or ANSIstandard.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennis shoesorsneakers.

•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance regulations.

•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch beforeoperatingthemachine.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent lossofcontrol:

–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,

embankments,orotherhazards.

–Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.

–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe

right-of-way.

–Lowerthecuttingunitwhengoingdownslopes.

•Thegrassdeectormustalwaysbeinstalledandin thelowestpositiononthesidedischargecutting unit.Neveroperatethemowerwithoutthedeector orentiregrasscollector.

•Ifthecuttingunitdischargeareaeverplugs,shutthe engineoffbeforeremovingtheobstruction.

•Cutgrassslopescarefully .Donotstart,stop,orturn suddenly.

•Donottouchtheengineormuferwhiletheengine isrunningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecausethese areascouldbehotenoughtocauseburns.

•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea, awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.Wear protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged decals.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Checktheblademountingboltsfrequentlytobe surethattheyaretightenedtospecication.

•Makesurethatallhydrauliclineconnectorsare tightandallhydraulichosesandlinesareingood conditionbeforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.

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•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhigh pressure.Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands, tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunder pressurecanhavesufcientforcetopenetratethe skinandcauseseriousinjury.

•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe cuttingunitstotheground.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing, andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting units,attachments,andanymovingparts.Keep everyoneaway.

•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor settings.T oensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximum enginespeedwithatachometer.

•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoil oraddingoiltothecrankcase.

•Makesurethatthemowerfueltankisemptyifthe machineistobestoredinexcessof30days.Do notstorethemowernearanyopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructions describedinthismanual.Ifmajorrepairsare everneededorifassistanceisdesired,contactan AuthorizedToroDistributor.

•Tomakesureofoptimumperformanceand continuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,use onlygenuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyother manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse couldvoidtheproductwarranty.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

106-6753

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

93-6697

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.AddSAE80w-90(API GL-5)oilevery50hours.

93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto1 15-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).

1.Removetheignitionkeyandreadthe Operator’sManualbeforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

100-6578

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—donotoperatethemachine withtheshieldsorguardsremoved;alwayskeepthe shieldsandguardsinplace;stayawayfrommovingparts.

107-2916

2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperate themowerwiththedeectorupor removed,keepthedeectorinplace; keepbystandersasafedistancefrom themachine.

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance

2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemowerwiththe

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof handorfoot,mowerblade—stayaway frommovingparts.

107-2908

fromthemachine.

deectoruporremoved,keepthedeectorinplace.

blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

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1.Beltrouting

1.Heightofcutadjustment

115-4505

(Model30368only)

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown slopes.For2wheeldriveunits,adda16kg(35lb)rear

108-1988

weighttoGM3280Dunitsanda32kg(70lb)rearweightto GM3320units.For4wheeldrive3280Dunits,adda16 kg(35lb)rearweight.

100-5622

107-1622

1.Heightofcut

108-1986

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

Dischargedeectorassembly(rubber) Screw,5/16x7-1/2inch Spacertube Torsionspring1 Flangenut,5/16 Pivotpinassembly2 Cotterpin Liftarm,right Liftarm,left Thrustwasher-nylon4 Clevispin Hairpin2 Heightofcutcollar Clevispin Hairpin2 Capscrew,1/2x3/4inch Washer2

Nopartsrequired

Qty.

Use

1 1 1

2 1 1

2 2

–

Mountthegrassdeector(Model30368 only)

Installtheliftarmstothetractionunit

Connecttheliftarmstothecuttingunit

ReplacetheTractionUnitPTOShaft (CuttingUnitModel30366only)

ConnectthePTOshafttothecutting unitgearbox.

Nopartsrequired

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator’sManual

PartsCatalog

DeclarationofConformity

WARNING

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someone couldaccidentallystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbeforeyou doanymaintenance.

–

Qty.

1Reviewthematerialandsaveinanappropriateplace

Usetoreferencepartnumbers

Greasethemachine.

Use

DANGER

IftheengineisstartedandthePTOshaftisallowed torotate,seriousinjurycouldresult.

DonotstarttheengineandengagethePTOswitch whenthePTOshaftisnotconnectedtothegear boxonthecuttingunit.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine fromthenormaloperatingposition.

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Important:Ifthe72inchSideDischargeCutting Unit,model30368,isbeingmountedtoamodel 30307,30308,30309,30343,30344or30345traction unitwithaserialnumberpriorto311000301,the CuttingUnitAlignmentKit,partnumber120–6599 mustbeinstalledtothecuttingunitpriortobeing mountedtotractionunit.

MountingtheGrassDeector (Model30368only)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Dischargedeectorassembly(rubber)

Screw,5/16x7-1/2inch

Spacertube

1Torsionspring

Flangenut,5/16

Figure2

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.GrassDeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring8.Righthandhookendof

5.Springinstalled

7.Lefthandhookendof spring,placebehinddeck edgebeforeinstallingbolt

spring

Procedure

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator’sor bystander’sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

•Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,oragrasschuteand catcher.

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

1.Placethespacerandspringbetweenthegrass deectorbrackets(Figure2).PlacethelefthandJ hookendofspringbehinddeckedge.

Note:MakesurethelefthandJhookendofthe springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebefore installingtheboltasshowninFigure2.

2.Installtheboltandnut.PlacetherighthandJ hookendofthespringaroundthegrassdeector (Figure2).

InstallingtheLiftArmstothe TractionUnit

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2Pivotpinassembly

Cotterpin

Procedure

1.Ononesideofthetractionunit,loosen(donot remove)thewheelnutssecuringthewheelandtire assemblytothefrontwheelstuds.

2.Jackupthemachineuntilthefrontwheelisoffof theoor.Usejackstandsorblockthemachineto preventitfromaccidentallyfalling.

3.Removethewheelnutsandslidethewheelandtire assemblyoffofthestuds.

4.Mountaliftarmtothepivotbracketwithapivotpin andacotterpin( thebendpositionedoutward.

Figure3).Mounttheliftarmwith

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeableto lowerdownintoposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitlowersintothefulldownposition.

5.Hookthebrakereturnspringtothetabonthelift arm(Figure3).

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Figure3

1.Pivotpin4.Brakereturnspring

2.Liftarm

3.Pivotbracket

5.Tab

6.Installthewheelandtireassembly.Torquethewheel nutsto75–80ft-lb(102–108N-m).

7.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideofthe machine.

ConnectingtheLiftArmsto theCuttingUnit

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Liftarm,right

Liftarm,left

4Thrustwasher-nylon

Clevispin

2Hairpin

Heightofcutcollar

Clevispin

2Hairpin

Capscrew,1/2x3/4inch

2Washer

Procedure

1.Movethecuttingunitintopositioninfrontofthe tractionunit.

2.MovetheliftlevertotheFloatposition.Pushalift armdownuntiltheholesintheliftarmlineupwith theholesinthecastorarmbracketandtheheight ofcutrodcanbeinsertedintotheliftarmpads (

Figure4).

Figure4

1.Liftarm

2.Castorarmbracket8.Height-of-cutcollar

3.Height-of-cutrod9.Clevispin

4.Liftarmpads

5.Thrustwashers11.Bolt

6.Clevispin

7.Hairpincotter

10.Hairpincotter

3.Securetheliftarmtothecastorarmwith(2)thrust washers,aclevispinandahairpincotter.Position thethrustwashersbetweentheliftarmandthe castorarmbracket(Figure4).Insertendofcotter pinintotheslotinthecastorarmtabtoretaincotter pin.

4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositeliftarm.

5.Startthetractionunitandraisethecuttingunit.

6.Pushdownontherearofthecuttingunitandinsert theheightofcutrodsthroughtheliftarmpads.

7.Installtheheightofcutcollarsontotheheightof cutrodsandsecurewiththeclevispinsandhair pincotters(Figure4).Headofclevispintobe positionedtowardthefrontofthedeck.

8.Installa1/2x3/4inchboltandawashertotopof eachheightofcutrod(Figure4).

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ReplacingtheTractionUnit PTOShaft(CuttingUnitModel 30366only)

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

CuttingunitModel30366isequippedwithashorter PTOshaftwhichmustbeinstalledonthetractionunit asfollows:

1.Removethecotterpin,boltsandlocknutssecuring thefemaleendofthePTOshafttothetractionunit shaft.

2.RemovethePTOshaftfromthetractionunitshaft andretainitforfutureapplications.

3.InstallthefemaleendofthePTOshaft,supplied withthecuttingunit,tothetractionunitshaftwith thecotterpin.

4.Tightentheboltsandlocknuts.

Figure5

1.PTOshaft3.Gearcase

2.Boltsandlocknuts4.Rollpin

2.Securethemwitharollpin.

3.Tightentheboltsandnuts.

GreasingtheMachine

NoPartsRequired

ConnectingthePTOShaftto theCuttingUnitGearBox

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.SlidethemalePTOshaftintothefemalePTOshaft. Alignthemountingholesinthegearcaseinput shaftwiththeholesinthePTOshaftandslidethem together.

Procedure

Beforeoperatingthemachine,itmustbegreased toensureproperlubricatingcharacteristics;referto GreasingtheBearingsandBushings.Failuretoproperly greasethemachinewillresultinprematurefailureof criticalparts.

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ProductOverview

Operation

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Widthof Cut

Height ofCut

Net Weight

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

60inches(1.52m)or72inches(1.829m)

Adjustablefrom1to5inches(25to127mm)in1/2 inch(13mm)increments

Model30368–600lb.(272kg) Model30366–450lb.(204kg)

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someone couldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudo anymaintenance.

CheckingtheLubricantinthe GearBox

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

ThegearboxindesignedtooperateonSAE80–90 wt.gearlube.Althoughthegearboxisshippedwith lubricantfromthefactory,checkthelevelbefore operatingthecuttingunit.Thegearboxcapacityis12 oz.(283ml).

1.Positionthemachineandcuttingunitonalevel surface.

2.Removethedipstick/llplugfromthetopof thegearbox( lubricantisbetweenthemarksonthedipstick.If thelubricantlevelislow ,addenoughlubricantuntil thelevelisbetweenthemarks.

1.Dipstick/llplug

Figure6)andmakesurethatthe

Figure6

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AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutisadjustablefrom1to5inches(25 to127mm)in1/2inch(13mm)increments.Toadjust theheight-of-cut,positionthecastorwheelaxlesinthe upperorlowerholesofthecastorforks,addorremove anequalnumberofspacersfromthecastorforksand securetheheightofcutcollartothedesiredholesin theheightofcutrod.

1.Starttheengineandraisethecuttingunitoffthe oorsothattheheight-of-cutcanbechanged.Stop theengineandremovethekeyafterthecuttingunit israised.

2.Positionthecastorwheelaxlesinthesameholesin bothcastorforks.Referto determinethecorrectholesforthesetting.

Figure7andFigure8to

reversethemachinesdirectiontopullanyclippings awayfromthewheel/forkarea.

3.Removethetensioningcapfromthespindleshaft Figure7)andslidethespindleoutofthecastor

( arm.Putthe2shims(1/8inch)ontothespindle shaftastheywereoriginallyinstalled.Theseshims arerequiredtoachievealevelacrosstheentire widthofthecuttingunits.Slidetheappropriate numberof1/2inchspacersontothespindleshaft togetthedesiredheight-of-cut;thenslidethe washerontotheshaft.

Referto

Figure8todeterminethecombinations

ofspacersforthesetting.

4.Pushthecastorspindlethroughthecastorarm.

Installtheshims(astheywereoriginallyinstalled) andtheremainingspacersontothespindleshaft. Installthetensioningcaptosecuretheassembly .

5.Removethehairpinandclevispinsecuringthe

heightofcutcollartotheheightofcutrodonthe rearofthecuttingunit(

Figure9).

Figure7

1.Tensioningcap4.Axlemountingholes

2.Spacers5.CastorWheel

3.Shims

Figure8

Note:Whenoperatingin2–1/2inch(64mm)

heightofcutorhigher,theaxleboltmustbe installedinthelowercastorforkholetoprevent grassbuildupbetweenthewheelandthefork. Whenoperatinginheightofcutslowerthan2–1/2 inches(64mm)andgrassbuildupisdetected,

Figure9

1.Height-of-cutrod3.Clevispinandhairpin cotter

2.Height-of-cutcollar

6.Aligntheheight-of-cutcollartothedesired height-of-cutholesontheheightofcutrod (Figure10).

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Figure10

7.Securetheadjustmentwiththeclevispinandhair pin.

2.Slidetheshaftoutofthelowerbracketholes,align therollerwiththetopholes,andinstalltheshaft.

3.Installthescrewandnuttosecuretheassemblies.

Toadjusttherear(internal)rollers(Figure12)

Figure12

1.Internalrollers

Note:Positiontheheadoftheclevispintoward thefrontofthedeck,ifpossible.

Note:Whenusing1inch(25mm),1-1/2inch(38 mm),oroccasionally2inch(51mm)height–of–cut, movetheskidsandrollertothehighestholes.

AdjustingtheRollers

Note:Ifthecuttingunitistobeusedinthe1or1-1/2

in.(25or38mm)height-of-cutsetting,thecuttingunit rollersmustberepositionedinthetopbracketholes.

Toadjustthefrontrollers(

1.Removethescrewandnutsecuringtherollershaft tothedeckbracket.

Figure11).

AdjustingtheSkids

Theskidsshouldbemountedinthelowerposition whenoperatinginheightofcutsgreaterthan2-1/2 inches(64mm)andinthehigherpositionwhen operatinginheightofcutslowerthan2-1/2inches(64 mm).

Adjusttheskidsbyremovingtheangeboltandnuts, positioningthemasdesired,andinstallingthefasteners

Figure13).

(

Figure13

1.Skid

Figure11

1.Roller

2.Rollershaft

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

G008961

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itis recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp rollers.

1.Afteradjustingtheheight-of-cut,adjusttherollers byremovingtheangenut,bushing,spacer,and

Figure14).

bolt(

Figure14

1.Anti-scalproller4.FlangeNut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

Figure15

1.Unlocklever

2.Rotatethecamlockto increaseordecrease lockingpressure

3.Positionthebafe

4.Locklever

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsfor use.Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisture content,andheightofgrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

2.Selectaholesotheanti-scalprollerispositionedto thenearestcorrespondingheight-of-cutdesired.

3.Installtheangenut,bushing,spacer,andbolt. Torqueto40-45ft-lb(54-61N-m)(Figure14).

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlocks andbafetogivethebestqualityofcut.

1.Toadjustthecamlocks,swingtheleverupto loosenthecamlock(Figure15).

2.Adjustthebafeandcamlocksintheslotstothe desireddischargeow .

3.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafeand camlocks(Figure15).

4.Ifthecamlocksdonotlockthebafeintoplace oritistootight,loosentheleverandthenrotate thecamlock.Adjustthecamlockuntilthedesired lockingpressureisachieved.

Thisisthefullrearposition.Thesuggesteduseforthis positionisafollows.

•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.

•Useindryconditions.

•Forsmallergrassclippings.

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe mower.

Figure16

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging.Alwaysalignitwith thebloweropening.

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Figure17

PositionC

Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows.

•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.

•Useinwetconditions.

•Lowerstheenginepowerconsumption.

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions.

6.Loosenthejamnutsonthebottomofthe height-of-cutrods(

1.Height-of-cut

7.Rotatetheheight-of-cutrodstoraiseorlowerthe rearofthecuttingunitandattainthecorrectcutting unitpitch.

8.Tightenthejamnuts.

Figure19).

Figure19

2.Jamnut

Figure18

AdjustingtheCuttingUnit Pitch

Cuttingunitpitchisthedifferenceinheight-of-cut fromthefrontofthebladeplanetothebackofthe bladeplane.Tororecommendsabladepitchof1/4in. (6mm).Thatisthebackofthebladeplaneis1/4in.(6 mm)higherthanthefront.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceontheshop oor.

2.Setthecuttingunittothedesiredheight-of-cut.

3.Rotate1bladesothatitpointsstraightforward.

4.Usingashortruler,measurefromtheoortothe fronttipoftheblade.Rotatethebladetiptotherear andmeasurefromtheoortothetipoftheblade.

5.Subtractthefrontdimensionfromtherear dimensiontocalculatethebladepitch.

CorrectingCuttingUnit Mismatch

Duetodifferencesingrassconditionsandthe counterbalancesettingofthetractionunit,itisadvised thatgrassbecutandappearancecheckedbeforeformal cuttingisstarted.

1.Setthecuttingunittothedesiredheightofcut; refertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut.

2.Checkandadjustfrontandreartractortirepressure to20psi(138kPa).

3.Checkandadjustallcastortirepressuresto50psi (345kPa).

4.Checkforbentblades;refertoCheckingforaBent Blade.

5.Cutgrassinatestareatodetermineifallcutting unitsarecuttingatthesameheight.

6.Ifcuttingunitadjustmentsarestillneeded,ndaat surfaceusinga6foot(2m)orlongerstraightedge.

7.Toeasemeasuringbladeplane,raisetheheightof cuttothehighestposition;refertoAdjustingthe HeightofCut.

8.Lowerthecuttingunitontotheatsurface.Remove thecoversfromthetopofthecuttingunits.

9.Rotatethebladeoneachspindleuntiltheendsface forwardandbackward.

10.Measurefromtheoortothefronttipofthe cuttingedge.

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UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

orotherreasons,mowrstwiththeheight-of-cutata highlevel;thenmowagain2–3dayslaterwithalower heightsetting.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerbecausethegrassdeectorroutes materialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethepowertakeoff (bladecontrolswitch(PTO)totheoffposition, rotatetheignitionkeytooffandremovethekey .

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

AlwaysMowwithSharpBlades

Asharpbladecutscleanlyandwithouttearingor shreddingthegrassbladeslikeadullblade.Tearingand shreddingcausesthegrasstoturnbrownattheedges whichimpairsgrowthandincreasessusceptibilityto diseases.

AfterOperating

Toensureoptimumperformance,cleantheunderside ofthemowerhousingaftereachuse.Ifresidueis allowedtobuildupinthemowerhousing,cutting performancewilldecrease.

CuttingUnitPitch

Werecommendabladepitchof1/4in.(6mm).A pitchlargerthan1/4in.(6mm)willresultinlesspower required,largerclippings,andapoorerqualityofcut.A pitchlessthan1/4in.(6mm)willresultinmorepower required,smallerclippingsandabetterqualityofcut.

OperatingTips

MowWhenGrassisDry

Moweitherinthelatemorningtoavoidthedew ,which causesgrassclumping,orinlateafternoontoavoidthe damagethatcanbecausedbydirectsunlightonthe sensitive,freshlymowedgrass.

SelecttheProperHeight-of-CutSetting toSuitConditions

Removeapproximately1in.(25mm)ornomorethan 1/3ofthegrassbladewhencutting.Inexceptionally lushanddensegrass,youmayhavetoraisethe height-of-cuttothenextsetting.

MowatProperIntervals

Undermostnormalconditionsyouwillneedtomow approximatelyevery4–5days.Butremember,grass growsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Thismeans thatinordertomaintainthesameheight-of-cut,which isagoodpractice,youwillneedtocutmorefrequently inearlyspring;asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmid summer,cutonlyevery8–10days.Ifyouareunableto mowforanextendedperiodduetoweatherconditions

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst2hours

Aftertherst10hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every400hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Tightenthecastorwheelnuts

•Torquethebladebolts

•Lubricatethecastorarmbushings

•Lubricatethecastorwheelbearings

•Checktheblades

•Checkthegearboxlubricant

•Lubricatethegreasettings

•Tightenthecastorwheelnuts

•Torquethebladebolts

•Checkthebladedrivebeltadjustment

•Cleanunderthecuttingunitbeltcovers

•Changethegearboxlubricant

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentallystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

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Lubrication

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Themachinehasgreasettingsthatmustbelubricated regularlywithNo.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBase Grease.Ifthemachineisoperatedundernormal conditions,lubricateallbearingsandbushingsafter every50hoursofoperationorimmediatelyafterevery washing.

1.Lubricatethefollowingareas:

•Castorforkshaftbushings(2)(

Figure20

•Spindleshaftbearings(3)(locatedunderthe pulley)(Figure21)

Figure22

Figure20)

•Liftarmpivots,rear(2)(Figure23)

Figure23

2.Positionthemachineandcuttingunitonalevel surfaceandlowerthecuttingunit.Removethe dipstick/llplugfromthetopofthegearbox (Figure24)andmakesurethatthelubricantis betweenthemarksonthedipstick.Ifthelubricant levelislow ,addSAE80-90wt.gearlubeuntilthe levelisbetweenthemarks.Thegearboxcapacity is12oz.(283ml).

Figure21

•Idlerarmshaftbearings(Figure21)

•Liftarmpivots,front(2)(Figure22)

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Figure24

1.Dipstick/llplug

PreMaintenance

Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthis

machinearedesignedtoremainonthecoverafter removal.Loosenallofthefastenersoneachcovera fewturnssothatthecoverisloosebutstillattached, thengobackandloosenthemuntilthecover comesfree.Thiswillpreventyoufromaccidentally strippingtheboltsfreeoftheretainers.

3.Removethehairpinandclevispinsecuringthe heightofcutcollartotheheightofcutrodonthe rearofthecuttingunit(Figure25).Removethe heightofcutcollar.

4.Removethehairpincottersandclevispinssecuring theliftarmstothecastorarmbrackets(

Figure26

1.Liftarm

2.Clevispin4.Castorarmbracket

3.Hairpincotter

5.Rollthecuttingunitawayfromthetractionunit, separatingthemaleandfemalesectionsofthePTO shaft(Figure27).

Figure26).

SeparatingtheCuttingUnit fromtheTractionUnit

1.Positionthemachineonlevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunittotheoor,movetheliftlevertothe Floatposition,shuttheengineoff,andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Removetheboltandwashermountedtothetopof eachheightofcutrod(Figure25).

Figure25

1.Height-of-cutrod3.Height-of-cutcollar

2.Boltandwasher4.Hairpincotterandclevis pin

Figure27

1.PTOshaft

DANGER

IftheengineisstartedandthePTOshaftis allowedtorotate,seriousinjurycouldresult.

DonotstarttheengineandengagethePTO leverwhenthePTOshaftisnotconnectedto thegearboxonthecuttingunit.

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MountingtheCuttingUnitto theTractionUnit

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshutthe engineoff.

2.Movethecuttingunitintopositioninfrontofthe tractionunit.

3.SlidethemalePTOshaftintothefemalePTOshaft

Figure27).

(

4.MovetheliftlevertotheFloatposition.Pushalift armdownuntiltheholesintheliftarmlineupwith theholesinthecastorarmbracketandtheheight ofcutrodcanbeinsertedintotheliftarmpads

Figure28).

(

thethrustwashersbetweentheliftarmandthe castorarmbracket(Figure28).Insertendofcotter pinintotheslotinthecastorarmtabtoretaincotter pin.

6.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositeliftarm.

7.Startthetractionunitandraisethecuttingunit.

8.Pushdownontherearofthecuttingunitandinsert theheightofcutrodsthroughtheliftarmpads.

9.Installtheheightofcutcollarsontotheheightof cutrodsandsecurewiththeclevispinsandhair pincotters(

Figure28).Headofclevispintobe

positionedtowardthefrontofthedeck.

10.Installa1/2x3/4inchboltandawashertotopof eachheightofcutrod(

Figure28).

ServicingtheBushingsinthe CastorArms

Thecastorarmshavebushingspressedintothetopand bottomofthetubeandaftermanyhoursofoperation, thebushingswillwear.Tocheckthebushings,movethe castorforkbackandforthandfromsidetoside.Ifthe castorspindleislooseinsidethebushings,thebushings arewornandmustbereplaced.

Figure28

1.Liftarm

2.Castorarmbracket8.Height-of-cutcollar

3.Height-of-cutrod9.Clevispin

4.Liftarmpads

5.Thrustwashers11.Bolt

6.Clevispin

7.Hairpincotter

10.Hairpincotter

5.Securetheliftarmtothecastorarmwith(2)thrust washers,aclevispinandahairpincotter.Position

1.Raisethecuttingunitsothatthewheelsareoffof theoor.Blockthecuttingunitsothatitcannot accidentallyfall.

2.Removethetensioningcap,spacer(s),andthrust washerfromthetopofthecastorspindle.

3.Pullthecastorspindleoutofthemountingtube. Allowthethrustwasherandspacer(s)toremainon thebottomofthespindle.

4.Insertapinpunchintothetoporbottomofthe mountingtubeanddrivethebushingoutofthetube

Figure29).Alsodrivetheotherbushingoutofthe

( tube.Cleantheinsideofthetubestoremovedirt.

Figure29

1.Castorarmtube

2.Bushings

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5.Applygreasetotheinsideandoutsideofthenew

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bushings.Usingahammerandatplate,drivethe bushingsintothemountingtube.

6.Inspectthecastorspindleforwearandreplaceitif damaged.

7.Pushthecastorspindlethroughthebushingsand mountingtube.Slidethethrustwasherandspacer(s) ontothespindle.Installthetensioningcaponthe castorspindletoretainallpartsinplace.

ServicingtheCastorWheels andBearings

CheckingforaBentBlade

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.Raisethe cuttingunit,engagetheparkingbrake,putthe tractionpedalinneutral,putthePTOleverin theOffposition,stoptheengine,andremovethe ignitionkey .Blockthecuttingunittopreventitfrom accidentallyfalling.

2.Rotatethebladeuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward.Measurefromtheinsideofthecutting unittothecuttingedgeatthefrontoftheblade (Figure31),andrememberthisdimension.

1.Removethelocknutfromtheboltholdingthecastor wheelassemblybetweenthecastorfork(Figure30). Graspthecastorwheelandslidetheboltoutofthe forkorpivotarm.

Figure30

1.Castorwheel3.Bearing(2)

2.Castorfork

2.Removethebearingfromthewheelhubandallow thebearingspacertofallout(Figure30).Remove thebearingfromtheoppositesideofthewheelhub.

4.Bearingspacer

Figure31

3.Rotatetheoppositeendofthebladeforward. Measurebetweenthecuttingunitandcuttingedge ofthebladeatthesamepositionasinstep differencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedinsteps 2and3mustnotexceed1/8inch(3mm).Ifthe dimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),replacethe bladebecauseitisbent;refertoRemovingthe CuttingBlade.

2The

RemovingandInstallingthe Blade(s)

Theblademustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,the bladeisout-of-balance,worn,orbent.Alwaysuse genuineTororeplacementbladestoensuresafetyand optimumperformance.Neverusebladesmadebyother manufacturersbecausetheycouldbedangerous.

1.Raisethecuttingunittothehighestposition,engage theparkingbrake,stoptheengine,andremovethe ignitionkey .Blockthecuttingunittopreventitfrom accidentallyfalling.

3.Checkthebearings,spacer,andinsideofthewheel hubforwear.Replaceanydamagedparts.

4.Toassemblethecastorwheel,pushthebearinginto thewheelhub.Wheninstallingthebearings,press ontheouterraceofthebearing.

5.Slidethebearingspacerintothewheelhub.Pushthe otherbearingintotheopenendofthewheelhubto captivatethebearingspacerinsidethewheelhub.

6.Installthecastorwheelassemblybetweenthecastor forkandsecureitinplacewiththeboltandlocknut.

2.Grasptheendofthebladeusingaragorthickly paddedglove.Removethebladebolt,anti-scalpcup, andbladefromthespindleshaft(

Figure32).

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Figure32

1.Bladebolt2.Anti-scalpcup

3.Installtheblade-sailfacingtowardthecutting unit-withtheanti-scalpcupandbladebolt.Tighten thebladeboltto85-110ft-lb(115-149N-m).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingtowardtheinsideofthecuttingunit toensurepropercutting.

cuttingedgesaresharp.Thecuttingedgeoftheblade mustbesharpsothatthegrassiscutratherthantorn. Adullcuttingedgeisevidentwhenthetipsofthegrass appearbrownandshredded.Sharpenthecuttingedges tocorrectthiscondition.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.Raisethe cuttingunit,engagetheparkingbrake,putthe tractionpedalinneutral,putthePTOleverin theOffposition,stoptheengine,andremovethe ignitionkey .

2.Examinethecuttingendsofthebladecarefully, especiallywheretheatandcurvedpartsofthe blademeet(

Figure33).Sincesandandabrasive materialcanwearawaythemetalthatconnects theatandcurvedpartsoftheblade,checkthe bladebeforeusingthemachine.Ifwearisnoticed

Figure33),replacetheblade;refertoRemovingthe

( CuttingBlade.

InspectingandSharpeningthe Blade(s)

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator’s orbystander’sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Donottrytostraightenabladethatisbent.

•Neverweldabrokenorcrackedblade.

•Replaceawornordamagedbladewitha newT orobladetoensurecontinuedsafety certicationoftheproduct.

Twoareasmustbeconsideredwhencheckingand servicingthecuttingblade:thesailandthecuttingedge. Bothcuttingedgesandthesail,whichistheturnedup portionoppositethecuttingedge,contributetoagood quality-of-cut.Thesailisimportantbecauseitpullsgrass upstraight,therebyproducinganevencut.However, thesailwillgraduallyweardownduringoperation,and thisconditionisnormal.Asthesailwearsdown,the quality-of-cutwilldegradesomewhat,althoughthe

Figure33

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea/sail4.Crack

WARNING

Ifthebladeisallowedtowear,aslotwillform betweenthesailandatpartoftheblade (Figure33).Eventually,apieceoftheblademay breakoffandbethrownfromunderthehousing, possiblyresultinginseriousinjurytoyourself orbystanders.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedbladewitha newTorobladetoensurecontinuedsafety certicationoftheproduct.

3.Examinethecuttingedgesofallblades.Sharpenthe cuttingedgesiftheyaredullornicked.Sharpenonly thetopsideofthecuttingedgeandmaintainthe originalcuttingangletoensuresharpness( Thebladewillremainbalancedifthesameamount ofmetalisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure34).

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1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

Figure34

Continuetocheckthealignmentofthebladesand addshimsuntilthetipsofthebladesarewithinthe requireddimension.

Important:Donotusemorethanthreeshimsat anyoneholelocation.Usedecreasingnumbers ofshimsinadjacentholesifmorethanoneshim isaddedtoanyoneholelocation.

7.Installthebeltcovers.

Note:Removethebladesandsharpenthemona grinder;refertoRemovingtheCuttingBlades.After sharpeningthecuttingedges,installthebladewith theanti-scalpcupandbladebolt.Thebladesails mustbeontopoftheblade.Tightenthebladebolt to85-110ft-lb(115-149N-m).

CheckingandCorrecting MismatchofBlades

Ifthereismismatchbetweentheblades,thegrasswill appearstreakedwhenitiscut.Thisproblemcanbe correctedbymakingsurethatthebladesarestraightand allofthebladesarecuttingonthesameplane.

1.Usinga3foot(1meter)longcarpenterslevel,nd alevelsurfaceontheshopoor.

2.Raisetheheight-of-cuttothehighestposition;refer toAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut.

3.Lowerthecuttingunitontotheatsurface.Remove thecoversfromthetopofthecuttingunit.

ReplacingtheDriveBelt

Thebladedrivebelt,tensionedbythespringloaded idlerpulley,isverydurable.However,aftermanyhours ofuse,thebeltwillshowsignsofwear.Signsofaworn beltare:squealingwhenbeltisrotating,bladesslipping whencuttinggrass,frayededges,burnmarksandcracks. Replacethebeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.Lowerthecuttingunittotheshopoor.Remove thebeltcoversfromthetopofthecuttingunitand setthecoversaside.

2.Usingatorquewrenchorsimilartool,movetheidler pulley( thebelttensionandallowthebelttobeslippedoff thegearboxpulley(Figure36).

Figure35)awayfromthedrivebelttorelease

4.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward.Measurefromtheoortothefronttipof thecuttingedge.Rememberthisdimension.Then rotatethesamebladesothattheoppositeendis forward,andmeasureagain.Thedifferencebetween thedimensionsmustnotexceed1/8inch(3mm). Ifthedimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),replace thebladebecauseitisbent.Makesuretomeasure alloftheblades.

5.Comparethemeasurementsoftheouterbladeswith thecenterblade.Thecenterblademustnotbemore than3/8in.(10mm)lowerthantheouterblades.If thecenterbladeismorethan3/8in.(10mm)lower thantheouterblades,proceedtostep shimsbetweenthespindlehousingandthebottom ofthecuttingunit.

6.Removethebolts,atwashers,lockwashers,and nutsfromtheouterspindleintheareawhere theshimsmustbeadded.Toraiseorlowerthe blade,addashim,PartNo.3256-24,betweenthe spindlehousingandthebottomofthecuttingunit.

6andadd

Figure35

1.Idlerpulley

Figure36

1.Gearbox

3.Removetheoldbeltfromaroundthespindlepulleys andidlerpulley.

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4.Routethenewbeltaroundthespindlepulleysand idlerpulleyassemblyasshowninFigure37.

Figure37

1.Beltrouting

Figure38

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.GrassDeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring8.Jhookendofspring

5.Springinstalled

7.Lendofspring,place

behinddeckedgebefore installingbolt

5.Installthebeltcovers.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator’sor bystander’sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

•Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,oragrasschuteand catcher.

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacerholding thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure38). Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

2.Placethespacerandspringontograssdeector. PlacetheLendofspringbehinddeckedge.

Note:MakesuretheLendofthespringisinstalled behindthedeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltas shownin

Figure38.

3.Installtheboltandnut.PlacetheJhookendofthe springaroundthegrassdeector(Figure38).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeableto lowerdownintoposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitlowersintothefulldownposition.

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Notes:

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Notes:

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TheT oroTotalCoverageGuarantee

ALimitedWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToro toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators (refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser. *Productequippedwithanhourmeter.

Companyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant

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Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

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Deepcyclebatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberofkilowatt-hoursthey candeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating,recharging,andmaintenance techniquescanextendorreducetotalbatterylife.Asthebatteriesinthis productareconsumed,theamountofusefulworkbetweencharging intervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthebatteryiscompletelywornout. Replacementofwornoutbatteries,duetonormalconsumption,isthe responsibilityoftheproductowner.Batteryreplacementmayberequired duringthenormalproductwarrantyperiodatowner’sexpense.

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Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Noteregardingenginewarranty:

TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EP A)and/ortheCaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonot applytotheEmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngine EmissionControlWarrantyStatementprintedinyourOperator’sManual orcontainedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor’sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining guaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .

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