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62inSideDischargeMower
FormNo.3383-259RevA
Groundsmaster
®
200,3320and3280-D
SeriesTractionUnit
ModelNo.30551—SerialNo.314000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. 
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3383-259*A
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Figure1
Introduction
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives, 
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration 
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Thisrotary-bladelawncuttingdeckismountedtoaride-on 
machineandisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hired 
operatorsincommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned 
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sports 
elds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedfor 
cuttingbrush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside 
highways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand 
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand 
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe 
productproperlyandsafely.
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation. 
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation 
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial 
attention.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct 
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister 
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional 
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro 
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbers 
ofyourproductready .Themodelandserialnumbersare 
stampedintoaplatelocatedonthecarrierframebehindthe 
rightfrontcastorwheel.Writethenumbersinthespace 
provided.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety 
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure1), 
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath 
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
©2014—TheToro®Company 
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth 
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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup............................................................................9
1InstallingtheCastorWheelAssemblies....................9
2InstallingtheLiftArms.........................................10
3ConnectingtheLiftArmstotheCutting
Unit..................................................................11
4MountingthePTOShaftGuardandConnecting
thePTOShafttotheCuttingUnitGear
Box...................................................................11
5InstallingtheRearW eight......................................12
ProductOverview.........................................................13
Specications........................................................13
Attachments/Accessories........................................13
Operation....................................................................13
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................13
AdjustingtheRollersandGageWheel.......................14
............................................................................15
CheckingtheGearBoxLubricant.............................15
GreasingtheCuttingUnit........................................15
AdjustingtheWeightTransfer..................................15
UsingtheGrassDeector.......................................15
Maintenance.................................................................16
Lubrication............................................................16
SeparatingtheCuttingUnitfromtheTraction
Unit..................................................................16
MountingtheCuttingUnittotheTraction
Unit..................................................................17
ServicingtheBushingsintheCastorArms.................17
ServicingtheCastorWheelsandBearings..................18
CheckingforaBentBlade........................................18
RemovingtheCuttingBlade.....................................18
InspectingandSharpeningtheBlade.........................19
CheckingandCorrectingMismatchof
Blades...............................................................20
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................20
AdjustingtheIdlerPulley........................................21
ReplacingtheDriveBelt..........................................21
Troubleshooting...........................................................23
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN836:1997, 
ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2012specications 
ineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan 
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply 
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe 
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,or 
DANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomply 
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheCEN 
standardEN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI 
B71.4-2012.
Training
•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and 
theproperuseoftheequipment.Iftheoperatoror 
mechaniccannotreadthelanguageofthismanual,itis 
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof 
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other 
people,orproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform 
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved 
bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glassesandearprotection.Longhair,looseclothingor 
jewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan 
bethrownbythemachine.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot 
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely 
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater 
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson 
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch 
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma 
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete. 
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartenginefrom 
theoperator'sposition.Useseatbeltsifprovided.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.Turf 
conditionscanaffectthemachine'sstability .Usecaution 
whileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•Neveroperatewithguardsnotsecurelyinplace.Be
sureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly ,and 
functioningproperty.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stoponlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits,disengage
drives,engageparkingbrake(ifprovided),shutoffengine 
beforeleavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make 
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
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•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders
away.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate 
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Theoperatorshallturnonashingwarninglights,if
provided,whenevertravelingonapublicroad,except 
wheresuchuseisprohibitedbylaw .
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,movetraction
pedaltoNeutral,setparkingbrake,stopengineand 
removekey .Waitforallmovementtostopbefore 
adjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,mufers,
andenginetohelppreventres.Letenginecoolbefore 
storinganddonotstorenearame.Cleanupoilorfuel 
spillage.
•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore
fuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained
personneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect 
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wrapthebladesor
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only 
replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting 
ordisconnectingfrombattery.W earprotectiveclothing 
anduseinsulatedtools.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected 
downandoutwardfromthemachine
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro 
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat 
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO ,orANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand 
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto 
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse 
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes
orsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance 
regulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch 
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
embankments,orotherhazards.
–Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Lowerthecuttingunitwhengoingdownslopes.
•Thegrassdeectormustalwaysbeinstalledandinthe
lowestpositiononthesidedischargecuttingunit.Never 
operatethemowerwithoutthedeectororentiregrass 
collector.
•Ifthecuttingunitdischargeareaeverplugs,shutthe
engineoffbeforeremovingtheobstruction.
•Cutgrassslopescarefully.Donotstart,stop,orturn
suddenly.
•Donottouchtheengineormuferwhiletheengineis
runningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecausetheseareas 
couldbehotenoughtocauseburns.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checktheblademountingboltsfrequentlytobesurethat
theyaretightenedtospecication.
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•Makesurethatallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore 
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure. 
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor 
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave 
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious 
injury.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe 
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting 
unitstotheground.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof 
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and 
anymovingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor
settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy ,havean 
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine 
speedwithatachometer.
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Makesurethatthemowerfueltankisemptyifthe
machineistobestoredinexcessof30days.Donotstore 
themowernearanyopenameorwheregasolinefumes 
maybeignitedbyaspark.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructionsdescribed
inthismanual.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededor 
ifassistanceisdesired,contactanAuthorizedT oro 
Distributor.
•Tomakesureofoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro 
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts 
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe 
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals.
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential 
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
107-2916
1.Removetheignitionkeyandreadthe 
Operator'sManualbeforeservicingor 
performingmaintenance.
120-6604
2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperate 
themowerwiththedeectorupor 
removed,keepthedeectorinplace; 
keepbystandersasafedistancefrom 
themachine.
1.ReadtheOperator's
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof 
handorfoot,mowerblade—stayaway 
frommovingparts.
93-6697
Manual.
2.Checktheoilevery50 
hours.AddSAE80w-90 
(APIGL-5)oilifneeded.
93-7818
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe 
machine.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower 
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsand 
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—stay 
awayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsin 
place.
93-6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
92–3035
1.Height-of-cut
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99–5172
117–4979
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts, 
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
107-2915
1.Entanglementhazard,shaft-keepbystandersasafe 
distancefromthemachine.
107-2926
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,impeller—stayawayfrom 
movingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance 
fromthemachine.
105–9553
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown 
slopes.For2wheeldriveunits,adda25kg(55lb.)rear 
weighttoGM228Dunitsanda48kg(105lb.)rearweight 
toGM225units.For4wheeldriveunits,donotaddweight.
107-2908
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance 
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemowerwiththe 
deectoruporremoved,keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower 
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
93–7301
1.Warning-readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Thrownobjecthazard-stayawayfrommovingparts;keep 
allguardsandshieldsinplace.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4
5
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
PartsCatalog 
Operator'sManual
Frontcastorwheelassembly2 
Rearcastorwheelassembly2 
Right-handliftarm 
Left-handliftarm 
Pivotpin2 
Cotterpin(5/32x1-3/4inches)
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Qty.
1 
1
Reviewthematerialandsaveinanappropriateplace:
Qty.
Use
Installthecastorwheelassemblies.
1 
1
2
–
–
–
Installtheliftarms.
Connecttheliftarmstothecuttingunit.
MountthePTOshaftguardandconnect 
thePTOshafttothecuttingunitgear 
box.
Installtherearweight.
Use
DANGER
IftheengineisstartedandthePTOshaftisallowed 
torotate,seriousinjurycouldresult.
DonotstarttheengineandengagethePTOlever 
whenthePTOshaftisnotconnectedtothegear 
boxonthecuttingunit.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine 
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
Note:Wheninstallingthe62inchdeckontoa 
Groundsmaster200Seriestractionunit,theWeightTransfer 
Kit,T oroPartNumber70-8100mustbeinstalled.
1
InstallingtheCastorWheel 
Assemblies
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Frontcastorwheelassembly
2Rearcastorwheelassembly
Procedure
Thethrustwashers,spacers,andtensioningcapshavebeen 
installedonthecastorwheelspindlesforshipping.
1.Removethetensioningcapsfromthespindleshafts 
andslideoffthespacersandthrustwashers(Figure 
2andFigure3).
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Figure2
FrontCastorWheelAssembly
1.Tensioningcap
2.Thrustwashers4.Frontcastorspindle
3.Spacers
3.Slideathrustwasherontothespindle,pushtheround 
castorspindlethroughthefrontcastorarm,andthe 
hexcastorspindlethroughtherearcastorarm.
4.Installanotherthrustwasherandtheremainingspacers 
ontothespindleandinstallthetensioningcaptosecure 
theassembly.
Important:Thethrustwashers,notthespacers, 
mustcontactthetopandbottomofthecastorarm.
5.Ensurethatallfourcastorwheelsaresetatthesame 
height-of-cutandrollthecuttingunitoffofthepallet.
2
InstallingtheLiftArms
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Right-handliftarm
1
Left-handliftarm
2Pivotpin
2
Cotterpin(5/32x1-3/4inches)
Procedure
1.Ononesideofthetractionunit,loosen(donot 
remove)thewheelnutsthatsecurethewheelandtire 
assemblytothefrontwheelstuds.
2.Jackupthemachineuntilthefrontwheelisoffthe 
oor.
Figure3
RearCastorWheelAssembly
1.Tensioningcap
2.Thrustwashers4.Rearcastorspindle
2.Slidethespacersontothecastorspindletogetthe 
desiredheight-of-cut;refertothechartinAdjusting 
theHeight-of-CutintheOperationsection.
3.Spacers
Note:Usejackstandsorblockthemachinetoprevent 
itfromaccidentallyfalling.
3.Removethewheelnutsandslidethewheelandtire 
assemblyoffthestuds.
4.Mountaliftarm(withtheballjointendpositioned 
outward)tothepivotbracketwithapivotpinanda 
cotterpin(5/32x1-3/4inches)(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Pivotpin
2.Liftarm
3.Liftarmpivotbracket
4.Brakereturnspring
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5.Mounttherearoftheliftarmtotheliftcylinderwitha 
pivotpinand2cotterpins(suppliedwiththetraction 
unit).
6.Hookthebrakereturnspringtotheholeinthelift 
arm(Figure4).
7.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideofthe 
machine.
3
ConnectingtheLiftArmsto 
theCuttingUnit
4.Securetheballjointmountstoeachcastorarmwith 
2capscrews(7/16x3inches)andangenuts(7/16 
inches)(Figure6).
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Movethecuttingunitintopositioninfrontofthe 
tractionunit.
2.Measurethedistancefromtheendofeachliftarmto 
thecenteroftheballjoint(greasetting).Thedistance 
shouldbe2-1/4inches(57mm)(Figure5).
Note:Ifthedistanceisnot2-1/4inches(57mm), 
loosenthejamnutthatsecurestheballjointtothelift 
armandrotatetheballjointinoroutuntilthedistance 
isattained.Donottightenthejamnutsatthistime.
Figure6
1.Castorarm4.Capscrew
2.Balljointmount5.Flangenut
3.Balljoint
Note:Theballjointmountshouldbeabovethecastor 
armwhenitisassembled.
5.Tightenthelargejamnutthatsecurestheballjointto 
theliftarm(Figure6).
Note:Whentighteningthejamnut,holdtheballjoint 
straighttopermitproperoscillationduringraisingand 
loweringofthecuttingunit.
4
MountingthePTOShaftGuard 
andConnectingthePTOShaft 
totheCuttingUnitGearBox
Figure5
1.Liftarm
2.Balljoint
3.MovetheliftlevertotheFloatposition.Pushthelift 
armsdownuntiltheholesintheballjointmounts 
lineupwiththeholesinthecastorarms.
Note:OntheGroundsmaster3280–Dand3320the 
enginemustberunningtolowertheliftarms.
3.Jamnut
4.2–1/4inch(57mm)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethe2capscrewsandlockwashersthatsecure 
thePTOguardmountingbracketstothegearbox 
(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.PTOguard2.Gearbox
Note:Retainthefastenersforfutureinstallation.
2.SlidethePTOshaftguardontothePTOshaft, 
positioningtheguardasshowninFigure7.
3.SlidethemalePTOshaftintothefemalePTOshaft.
Note:Alignthemountingholesinthegearcaseinput 
shaftwiththeholesinthePTOshaftandslidethem 
together.
4.Securethemwitharollpin.
TwoWheelDriveGroundsmaster3280-Dand 
Groundsmaster3320tractionunitswithserialnumbers 
260000101andupdonotneedadditionalrearweightto 
complywithCENstandardEN836:1997,ISOstandard 
5395:1990andtheANSIB71.4-2012Standard.
FourWheelDriveGroundsmaster3280-Dtractionunits 
donotneedadditionalrearweighttocomplywithCEN 
standardEN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990andthe 
ANSIB71.4-2012Standard.
5.Tightenthecapscrewsandnuts.
6.AttachthePTOshaftguardtothegearboxwiththe2 
capscrewsandlockwasherspreviouslyremoved.
5
InstallingtheRearWeight
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
TwoWheelDriveGroundsmaster1000and200Series 
tractionunitscomplywithCENstandardEN836:1997,ISO 
standard5395:1990andtheANSIB71.4-2012Standardwhen 
equippedwithrearweight.Refertothechartinthetraction 
unitOperator’sManualtodeterminethecombinationsof 
weightrequired.OrderthepartsfromyourlocalAuthorized 
ToroDistributor.
FourWheelDriveGroundsmaster200Seriestractionunits 
donotneedadditionalrearweighttocomplywithCEN 
standardEN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990andthe 
ANSIB71.4-2012Standard.
TwoWheelDriveGroundsmaster3280-Dand 
Groundsmaster3320tractionunitswithserialnumbers 
250000101through259999999complywithCEN 
standardEN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990andthe 
ANSIB71.4-2012Standardwhenequippedwiththerear 
weightkit,partnumber24-5780.
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ProductOverview
Operation
Specications.
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Width 
ofCut
Height 
ofCut
Blade 
Tip 
Speed
Cutting 
Blades
Castor 
Wheels
Drive 
System
Net 
Weight
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis 
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand 
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror 
Distributororgotowww .T oro.comforalistofallapproved 
attachmentsandaccessories.
1.56m(61-5/8inches)
Adjustablefrom25to102mm(1to4inches)in13 
mm(1/2inch)increments
15,480ft/minute@3250engineRPM
3heat-treatedsteelblades,each4.8mm(3/16inch) 
thickand55cm(24-3/4inches)long
203mm(8inch)diametergreaseablerollerbearings 
(inatedto241-345kPa[35-50psi])
PTOdrivengearboxtransmitspowerthrougha"AA" 
sectionbelttoallbladespindles.
244kg(539lb)
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine 
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
Theheight-of-cutisadjustablefrom25to102mm(1to 
4inches)in13mm(1/2inch)increments,byaddingor 
removinganequalnumberofspacersonthefrontand 
rearcastorforks.Theheight-of-cutchartbelowgivesthe 
combinationsofspacerstouseforallheight-of-cutsettings.
Setting
25mm(1inch)
38mm(1-1/2 
inches)
51mm(2inches)
64mm(2-1/2 
inches)
76mm(3inches)
89mm(3-1/2 
inches)
102mm(4inches)
1.Starttheengineandraisethecuttingunitsothatthe 
height-of-cutcanbechanged.
2.Stoptheengineafterthecuttingunitisraised.
SpacersBelowCastorArm Height-of-Cut
FrontRear
00
11
22
33
44
55
66
AdjustingtheFrontCastorWheels
1.Removethetensioningcapfromthespindleshaftand 
slidethespindleoutofthefrontcastorarm(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Frontcastorwheel
2.Tensioningcap4.Thrustwashers
3.Spacers
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2.Removethewasherfromthespindleshaft.
3.Slidethespacersontothespindleshafttogetthe 
desiredheight-of-cut,thenslidethewasherontothe 
shaft.
4.Pushthecastorspindlethroughthefrontcastorarm.
5.Installtheotherthrustwasherandremainingspacers 
ontothespindle.
6.Installthetensioningcaptosecuretheassembly.
AdjustingtheRearCastorWheels
1.Removethetensioningcapsecuringthegagewheelto 
thecuttingunitbrackets(Figure9).
AdjustingtheRollersand 
GageWheel
Note:Ifthecuttingunitistobeusedinthe25mm(1inch)
or38mm(1-1/2inches)height-of-cutsetting,thecutting 
unitrollersmustberepositionedinthetopbracketholes.
AdjustingtheFrontRoller
1.Removethecapscrewandnutsecuringtherollershaft 
tothecuttingunitbracket(Figure10).
Figure9
1.Rearcastorwheel
2.Tensioningcap4.Thrustwashers
2.Removeoradd”C”shapedspacersatthenarrow 
portionofthespindleshaft,belowthecastorarm,to 
getthedesiredheight-of-cut.
Note:Ensurethatthethrustwashers,notthespacers, 
contactthetopandbottomofthecastorarm.
3.Installthetensioningcaptosecuretheassembly.
Note:Ensurethatallfourcastorwheelsaresetatthe 
sameheight-of-cut.
3.Spacers
Figure10
1.Externalroller
2.Slidetheshaftoutofthelowerbracketholes,alignthe 
rollerwiththetopholes,andinstalltheshaft.
3.Securetherollershafttothecuttingunitbracketwith 
thecapscrewandnut.
2.Rollershaft
AdjustingtheFrontGageWheel
1.Removethecapscrewandnutsecuringthegagewheel 
tothecuttingunitbrackets(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Gagewheel
2.Aligntherollerandspacerwiththetopholesinthe 
bracketsandsecurethemwiththecapscrewandnut.
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AdjustingtheRear(Internal)Rollers
1.Removethecotterpinssecuringtherollershaftstothe 
bracketsontheundersideofthedeck(Figure12).
GreasingtheCuttingUnit
Beforethecuttingunitisoperated,itmustbegreasedto 
ensureproperlubricatingcharacteristics;refertoLubrication 
SectionofManual.Failuretoproperlygreasethecuttingunit 
willresultinprematurefailureofcriticalparts.
AdjustingtheWeightTransfer
OnGroundsmaster3280-Dand3320modelsonly,referto 
thetractionunitOperator'sManualfortheproceduretoadjust 
thecounterbalancepressureforbestperformance.
UsingtheGrassDeector
Figure12
1.Internalrollers
2.Slidetheshaftsoutofthelowerbracketholes,alignthe 
rollerswiththetopholes,andinstalltheshafts.
3.Installthecotterpinstosecuretheassemblies.
CheckingtheGearBox 
Lubricant
ThegearboxisdesignedtooperateonSAE80-90wt.gear 
lube.Althoughthegearboxisshippedwithlubricantfrom 
thefactory,checkthelevelbeforeoperatingthecuttingunit.
1.Positionthemachineandcuttingunitonalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstick/llplugfromthetopofthegear 
box(Figure13)andensurethatthelubricantisbetween 
themarksonthedipstick.Ifthelubricantlevelislow , 
addenoughlubricantuntilthelevelisbetweenthe 
marks.
DANGER
Withoutthegrassdeectormountedinplace,you 
andothersareexposedtobladecontactandthrown 
debris.Contactwiththerotatingmowerblade(s) 
andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower 
becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown 
towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever 
damaged,replaceitimmediately .
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.
•Neveroperatethemowerwiththedeector 
removedfromthecuttingunitortied/blocked 
inaraisedposition.
Note:Thedeectorisspringloadedintoitsdownward 
normaloperatingposition(Figure14),buttheoperatorcan 
temporarilyswingitoutofthewaytofacilitateloadingina 
trailerorwhenotherwisenecessary.
1.Dipstick/llplug
Figure13
Figure14
1.Grassdeector2.Springhinges
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Maintenance
Lubrication
Thecuttingunitmustbelubricatedregularly.Ifthemachine 
isoperatedundernormalconditions,lubricatethecastor 
bearingsandbushingswithNo.2generalpurposelithium 
basegreaseormolybdenumbasegreaseafterevery8hoursof 
operationordaily,whichevercomesrst.Allotherbearings, 
bushings,andthegearboxmustbelubricatedafterevery50 
hoursofoperation.
1.Lubricatethefollowingareas:
•Bladespindlebearings(Figure17)
Figure17
•Frontcastorspindlebushings(Figure15)
•Frontandrearcastorwheelbearings(Figure15)
Figure15
•Rightandleftliftarmpivotpins(Figure16)
•Rightandleftpusharmballjoints(Figure17)
2.Positionthemachineandcuttingunitonalevelsurface 
andlowerthecuttingunit.
3.Removethedipstick/llplugfromthetopofthegear 
box(Figure18)andensurethatthelubricantisbetween 
themarksonthedipstick.
Note:Ifthelubricantlevelislow,addSAE80-90wt. 
gearlubeuntilthelevelisbetweenthemarks.
AlternativeSyntheticOil:MobilubeSHC75W -90
Figure16
Figure18
1.Fill/checkplug
SeparatingtheCuttingUnit 
fromtheTractionUnit
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Raisethecuttingunit,engagetheparkingbrake,put 
thetractionpedalinneutral,setthePTOleverinthe 
Offposition,shuttheengineoff,andremovethe 
ignitionkey .
3.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe 
cuttingunittotheoor,movetheliftlevertotheoat 
position,shuttheengineoff,andengagetheparking 
brake.
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4.Removethecapscrewsandlocknutssecuringtheball 
jointmountstothecastorarmsonthecuttingunit 
(Figure19).
Figure19
1.Castorarm
5.Rollthecuttingunitawayfromthetractionunit, 
separatingthemaleandfemalesectionsofthePTO 
shaft(Figure20).
2.Balljointmount
DANGER
IftheengineisstartedandthePTOshaftis 
allowedtorotate,seriousinjurycouldresult.
DonotstarttheengineandengagethePTO 
leverwhenthePTOshaftisnotconnectedto 
thegearboxonthecuttingunit.
4.MovetheliftlevertotheFloatposition.Pushthelift 
armsdownuntiltheholesintheballjointmounts 
lineupwiththeholesinthecastorarms(Figure19).
5.Securetheballjointmountstothecastorarmswiththe 
capscrewsandangenuts.
ServicingtheBushingsinthe 
CastorArms
Thecastorarmshavebushingspressedintothetopand 
bottomportionofthetubewhich,aftermanyhoursof 
operation,willwear.Tocheckthebushings,movethecastor 
forkbackandforthandfromsidetoside.Ifthecastorshaft 
islooseinsidethebushings,thebushingsarewornandmust 
bereplaced.
1.Raisethecuttingunitsothatthewheelsareoffthe 
oorandblockitsothatitcannotaccidentallyfall.
2.Removethetensioningcap,spacer(s),andthrust 
washerfromthetopofthecastorspindle.
3.Pullthecastorspindleoutofthemountingtube. 
Allowthethrustwasherandspacer(s)toremainon 
thebottomofthespindle.
4.Insertapinpunchintothetoporbottomofthe 
mountingtube,anddrivethebushingoutofthetube 
(Figure21).Also,drivetheotherbushingoutofthe 
tube.
Figure20
1.PTOshaft
MountingtheCuttingUnitto 
theTractionUnit
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceandshutthe 
engineoff.
2.Movethecuttingunitintopositioninfrontofthe 
tractionunit.
3.SlidethemalePTOshaftintothefemalePTOshaft 
(Figure20).
Figure21
1.Frontcastorarmtube2.Bushings
5.Cleantheinsideofthemountingtubestoremoveany 
dirt.
6.Applygreasetotheinsideandoutsideofthenew 
bushings.
7.Useahammerandatplatetodrivethebushingsinto 
themountingtube.
8.Inspectthecastorspindleforwear,andreplaceitifit 
isdamaged.
9.Pushthecastorshaftthroughthebushingsand 
mountingtube.
10.Slidethethrustwasherandspacer(s)ontothespindle.
11.Installthetensioningcaponthecastorspindletoretain 
allofthepartsinplace.
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ServicingtheCastorWheels
andBearings
9.Pushtheotherbushingintotheopenendofthewheel 
hubtocaptivatethebearinginsidethewheelhub 
(Figure22).
Thecastorwheelrotatesonahigh-qualityrollerbearingand 
issupportedbyaspannerbushing.Evenaftermanyhours 
ofuse,providedthatthebearingwaskeptwelllubricated, 
bearingwearwillbeminimal.However,failingtokeepthe 
bearinglubricatedwillcauserapidwear.Awobblycastor 
wheelusuallyindicatesawornbearing.
1.Removethelocknutfromthecapscrewholdingthe 
castorwheelassemblybetweenthecastorfork(Figure
22).
10.Carefullyslidethespannerthroughthebushingsand 
thewheelhub.
11.Installthecastorwheelassemblybetweenthecastor 
forkandsecureitinplacewiththecapscrew,washers, 
andlocknut.
12.Lubricatethecastorwheelbearingthroughthegrease 
tting,usingNo.2generalpurposelithiumbasegrease.
CheckingforaBentBlade
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Raisethecuttingunit,engagetheparkingbrake,put 
thetractionpedalinneutral,thePTOleverintheOff 
position,shuttheengineoff,andremovetheignition 
key.
3.Blockthecuttingunittopreventitfromaccidentally 
falling.
4.Rotatethebladeuntiltheendsfaceforwardand 
backward.Measurefromtheinsideofthecuttingunit 
tothecuttingedgeatthefrontoftheblade(Figure23), 
andrememberthisdimension.
Figure22
1.Castorwheel4.Spannerbushing
2.Capscrewandlocknut
3.Bushing(2)6.Washer(2)
2.Graspthecastorwheelandslidethecapscrewoutof 
thefork.
3.Pullthespannerbushingoutofthewheelhub(Figure
22).
4.Removethebushingfromthewheelhubandallow 
thebearingtofallout.
5.Removethebushingfromtheoppositesideofthe 
wheelhub.
6.Checkthebearing,spanner,andinsideofthewheel 
hubforwear,andreplaceanydamagedparts.
7.Toassemblethecastorwheel,pushthebushinginto 
thewheelhub.
5.Rollerbearing
Figure23
5.Rotatetheoppositeendofthebladeforward.
6.Measurebetweenthecuttingunitandcuttingedgeof 
thebladeatthesamepositionasinstep4
Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions 
obtainedinsteps4and5mustnotexceed3mm(1/8 
inch).Ifthedimensionexceeds3mm(1/8inch), 
replacethebladebecauseitisbent;refertoRemoving 
theCuttingBlade.
RemovingtheCuttingBlade
Theblademustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,the 
bladeisout-of-balance,worn,orbent.Alwaysusegenuine 
Tororeplacementbladestoensuresafetyandoptimum 
performance.Neverusebladesmadebyothermanufacturers 
becausetheycouldbedangerous.
8.Slidethebearingintothewheelhub.
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DANGER
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece 
ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's 
orbystander'sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal 
injuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor 
damage.
•Donottrytostraightenabladethatisbent.
•Neverweldabrokenorcrackedblade.
•Replaceawornordamagedbladewitha 
newTorobladetoensurecontinuedsafety 
certicationoftheproduct.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Raisethecuttingunit,engagetheparkingbrake,put 
thetractionpedalinneutralandthePTOleverinthe 
Offposition,shuttheengineoff,andremovethe 
ignitionkey .
3.Blockthecuttingunittopreventitfromaccidentally 
falling.
4.Grasptheendofthebladeusingaragorthickly 
paddedglove.Removethebladebolt,anti-scalpcup, 
andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure24).
producinganevencut.However,thesailwillgraduallywear 
downduringoperation,andthisconditionisnormal.Asthe 
sailwearsdown,thequality-of-cutwilldegradesomewhat, 
althoughthecuttingedgesaresharp.Thecuttingedgeof 
theblademustbesharpsothatthegrassiscutratherthan 
torn.Adullcuttingedgeisevidentwhenthetipsofthegrass 
appearbrownandshredded.Sharpenthecuttingedgesto 
correctthiscondition.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Raisethecuttingunit,engagetheparkingbrake,put 
thetractionpedalinneutralandthePTOleverinthe 
Offposition,shuttheengineoff,andremovethe 
ignitionkey .
3.Blockthecuttingunittopreventitfromaccidentally 
falling.
4.Examinethecuttingendsofthebladecarefully, 
especiallywheretheatandcurvedpartsoftheblade 
meet(Figure25).
Note:Sincesandandabrasivematerialcanwearaway 
themetalthatconnectstheatandcurvedpartsofthe 
blade,checkthebladebeforeusingthemachine.If 
younoticewear(Figure25),replacetheblade;referto 
RemovingtheCuttingBlade.
Figure24
1.Bladebolt2.Anti-scalpcup
5.Installtheblade(withthesailfacingtowardthecutting 
unit),theanti-scalpcup,andthebladebolt.
Note:Tightenthebladeboltto115-149N-m(85-110 
ft-lb).
InspectingandSharpeningthe 
Blade
Twoareasmustbeconsideredwhencheckingandservicing 
thecuttingblade:thesailandthecuttingedge.Bothcutting 
edgesandthesail,whichistheturnedupportionopposite 
thecuttingedge,contributetoagoodquality-of-cut.The 
sailisimportantbecauseitpullsgrassupstraight,thereby
Figure25
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea/sail4.Crack
WARNING
Ifthebladeisallowedtowear,aslotwillform 
betweenthesailandatpartoftheblade 
(Figure25).Eventually,apieceoftheblade 
maybreakoffandbethrownfromunderthe 
housing,possiblyresultinginseriousinjuryto 
yourselforbystanders.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor 
damage.
•Replaceawornordamagedbladewitha 
newT orobladetoensurecontinuedsafety 
certicationoftheproduct.
5.Examinethecuttingedgesofallblades,andsharpen 
thecuttingedgesiftheyaredullornicked.
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Note:Sharpenonlythetopsideofthecuttingedge
G010556
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
andmaintaintheoriginalcuttingangletoensure 
sharpness(Figure26).Thebladewillremainbalanced 
ifthesameamountofmetalisremovedfromboth 
cuttingedges.
Figure26
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle
Figure27
Note:Removethebladesandsharpenthemona
grinder;refertoRemovingtheCuttingBlades.
6.Installtheblade,theanti-scalpcup,andthebladebolt.
Note:Thebladesailsmustbeontopoftheblade.
Note:Tightenthebladeboltto115-149N-m(85-110
ft-lb).
CheckingandCorrecting 
MismatchofBlades
Ifonecuttingbladecutslowerthantheothers,correctthem 
asfollows:
1.Lowerthecuttingunitontoalevelsurface,engagethe 
parkingbrake,putthetractionpedalinneutralandthe 
PTOleverintheOffposition,shuttheengineoff,and 
removetheignitionkey.
2.Ensurethatthetirepressureisequalonalltires.
3.Raisetheheight-of-cuttothe102mm(4inches) 
position;refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut.
4.Rotatethebladessothatthetipslineupwithone 
another.
Note:Thetipsoftheadjacentbladesmustbewithin3 
mm(1/8inch)ofeachother.Ifthetipsarenotwithin 
3mm(1/8inch)ofeachother,proceedtostep10and 
addshimsbetweenthespindlehousingandbottom 
ofthecuttingunit.
5.Ensurethatthefrontheight-of-cutpinsareresting 
properlyontheframecushions.Ifthepinsarenot 
restingproperly,placeashimorshimsunderthe 
cushiontoraiseitforproperalignment.
6.Positionall3bladesintheAposition(Figure27), 
andmeasurefromthelevelsurfacetothebottomof 
thetipendofeachblade(Figure28),andnotethe 
measurement.
Figure28
1.Measurefromthebladetiptoalevelsurface.
7.RotatethebladestotheBposition(Figure27),measure 
thedistanceofallofthebladestothelevelsurface,and 
notethedimensions(Figure28).
8.RotatethebladestotheCposition,measure,andnote 
thedistancemeasured(Figure27andFigure28).
9.Comparethemeasurementsatthevariouspositions.
Note:Alldimensionsmustbeequalwithin6mm 
(1/4inch)fromany2adjacentblades.Thedifference 
betweenthedimensionsofall3bladesmustnot 
exceed10mm(3/8inch).Ifthedifferenceexceeds 
specications,proceedtostep10.
10.Removethecapscrews,atwashers,andlocknutsfrom 
theouterspindleintheareawheretheshimsmustbe 
added.
Note:Toraiseorlowertheblade,addashim,Part 
No.3256-24,betweenthespindlehousingandbottom 
ofthecuttingunit.
11.Continuecheckingthealignmentofthebladesand 
addingshimsuntilthetipsofthebladesarewithinthe 
requireddimension.
ReplacingtheGrassDeector
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Raisethecuttingunit,engagetheparkingbrake,put 
thetractionpedalinneutralandthePTOleverinthe 
Offposition,shuttheengineoff,andremovethe 
ignitionkey .
3.Blockthecuttingunittopreventitfromaccidentally 
falling.
4.Removethe2capscrews,locknuts,andspringsthat 
securethedeectormountstothepivotbrackets 
(Figure29).
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Figure29
1.Bolt3.Pivotbrackets
2.Locknuts
5.Toremovethepivotbrackets,removethecarriage 
boltsandnuts(Figure29).
6.Installthepivotbracketsontopofthedischarge 
openingwiththecarriageboltsandnuts.
Note:Theheadofthecarriageboltsmustbeonthe 
insideofthecuttingunit.
4.Spring
position,shuttheengineoff,andremovetheignition 
key.
3.Removethecoverfromthecentercuttingunit.
4.Loosenthe2nutsthatsecuretheidlerplateinplace.
5.Useasocketandtorquewrenchtotightentheidler 
adjustingnutto47to54N-m(35to40ft-lb)(Figure
30).
Figure30
1.Idlerplate3.Idleradjustingnut
2.Nuts(2)
7.Positionthedeectormountsonthepivotbrackets 
andsecurethepartstogetherwiththecapscrews, 
locknuts,andsprings.
Note:Bothlocknutsmustfaceeachother.Tightenthe 
locknutsuntiltheyareushagainstthedeectorpivots.
8.Liftthedeectorandallowittodroptocheckthe 
springtension.
Note:Thedeectormustbeheldrmlyinthefull 
downwardpositionbythespringtension.Correctit 
ifnecessary.
AdjustingtheIdlerPulley
Theidlerpulleyappliesforceagainstthebeltsothatpower 
canbetransmittedtothebladepulleys.Iftheidlerisnot 
tensionedagainstthebeltwithsufcientforce,maximum 
powerwillnotbetransmittedtothepulleys.Tensiononthe 
beltrequires47to54N-m(35to40ft-lb)oftorqueonthe 
largenut,whichappliesforceagainstthebelt.Iftheidleris 
notadjustedtothesespecications,adjustit.
Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthismachine 
aredesignedtoremainonthecoverafterremoval. 
Loosenallofthefastenersoneachcoverafewturnsso 
thatthecoverisloosebutstillattached,thengoback 
andloosenthemuntilthecovercomesfree.Thiswill 
preventyoufromaccidentallystrippingtheboltsfree 
oftheretainers.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
6.Holdthetorqueagainstthebeltandtightenthe2nuts 
sothattheidlerplateisheldsecurelyinplace.
7.Releasetheidleradjustingnut.
8.Installthecover.
ReplacingtheDriveBelt
Thebladedrivebelt,tensionedbytheadjustableidler,isvery 
durable.However,aftermanyhoursofuse,thebeltwillshow 
signsofwear.Signsofawornbeltare:squealingwhenbelt 
isrotating,bladesslippingwhencuttinggrass,frayededges, 
burnmarks,andcracks.Replacethebeltifanyofthese 
conditionsareevident.
Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthismachine 
aredesignedtoremainonthecoverafterremoval. 
Loosenallofthefastenersoneachcoverafewturnsso 
thatthecoverisloosebutstillattached,thengoback 
andloosenthemuntilthecovercomesfree.Thiswill 
preventyoufromaccidentallystrippingtheboltsfree 
oftheretainers.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Lowerthecuttingunit,engagetheparkingbrake,put 
thetractionpedalinneutralandthePTOleverinthe 
Offposition,shuttheengineoff,andremovethe 
ignitionkey .
3.Removethecoversfromthetopofthecuttingunit.
2.Lowerthecuttingunit,engagetheparkingbrake,put 
thetractionpedalinneutral,thePTOleverintheOff
4.Loosenthe2nutsthatsecuretheidlerplateinplace, 
andremovetheoldbeltfromthepulleys.
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5.Toinstallanewbelt,youmustremovethegearboxby
removingthe4carriageboltsandlocknutsholdingthe 
gearboxbase.
6.Installthenewbeltaroundthegearboxpulley,spindle 
pulleys,stationaryidlerpulley,andadjustableidler 
pulley(Figure31).
Figure31
1.Adjustableidlerpulley
2.Gearboxpulley
7.Installthegearboxbasewiththecarriageboltsand 
locknuts.
8.Useatorquewrenchtoadjustthetensionoftheidler 
pulleyagainstthebelt;refertoAdjustingtheIdler 
Pulley.
9.Installthecovers.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Thecuttingunitwillnotcutorcutspoorly.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thebladesaredull.
2.Oneormorebladesarebentor 
damaged.
3.Thespindleboltsareloose.3.Torquethespindleboltsto115to149
4.Thecuttingunitbeltsarelooseor 
broken.
5.Thegearboxpulleyisloose.5.Tightenorreplacethepulley.
6.Agearboxshaftisbroken.6.Replaceanybrokenshafts.
7.ThePTObeltisbroken.7.ReplacethePTObelt.
8.ThePTOpulleyislooseorbroken.
9.ThePTOshaftisbroken.9.ReplacethePTOshaft.
10.Thepulleyontheengineoutputshaft 
islooseorbroken.
1.Sharpentheblades.
2.Replacetheblades.
N-m(85to110ft-lb).
4.Tightenorreplacethebeltsas 
necessary.
8.Tightenorreplacethepulley.
10.Tightenorreplacethepulley.
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Notes:
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DeclarationofIncorporation
TheT oroCompany,8111LyndaleAve.South,Bloomington,MN,USAdeclaresthatthefollowingunit(s) 
conform(s)tothedirectiveslisted,wheninstalledinaccordancewiththeaccompanyinginstructionsontocertain 
ToromodelsasindicatedontherelevantDeclarationsofConformity.
ModelNo.
30551314000001andUp
SerialNo.
ProductDescriptionInvoiceDescription
62inSideDischargeMower
GeneralDescription
62”SIDEDISCHARGE
MOWER
62inSideDischargeMower
Directive
2006/42/EC,
2000/14/EC
RelevanttechnicaldocumentationhasbeencompiledasrequiredperPartBofAnnexVIIof2006/42/EC.
Wewillundertaketotransmit,inresponsetorequestsbynationalauthorities,relevantinformationonthispartly 
completedmachinery.Themethodoftransmissionshallbeelectronictransmittal.
ThismachineryshallnotbeputintoserviceuntilincorporatedintoapprovedToromodelsasindicatedonthe 
associatedDeclarationofConformityandinaccordancewithallinstructions,wherebyitcanbedeclaredin 
conformitywithallrelevantDirectives.
Certied:EUTechnicalContact:
PeterT etteroo 
ToroEuropeNV 
B-2260Oevel-Westerloo 
Belgium
DavidKlisTel.003214562960 
Sr.EngineeringManager 
811 1LyndaleAve.South 
Bloomington,MN55420,USA 
September26,2013
Fax003214581911
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TheToroTotalCoverageGuarantee
ALimitedWarranty
ConditionsandProductsCovered
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toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial 
product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship 
fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This 
warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators 
(refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea 
warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou 
includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty 
beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser. 
*Productequippedwithanhourmeter.
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AuthorizedCommercialProductsDealerfromwhomyoupurchasedthe 
Productassoonasyoubelieveawarrantableconditionexists.Ifyouneed 
helplocatingaCommercialProductsDistributororAuthorizedDealer,or 
ifyouhavequestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsorresponsibilities, 
youmaycontactusat:
ToroCommercialProductsServiceDepartment 
ToroWarrantyCompany 
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth 
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952–888–8801or800–952–2740 
E-mail:commercial.warranty@toro.com
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AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenanceand 
adjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperformrequired 
maintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowingawarranty 
claim.
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Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty 
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot 
coverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-T ororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-Toro 
brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe 
providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.
•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended
maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour 
ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe 
Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.
•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,
negligent,orrecklessmanner.
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Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormal 
Productoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brakepadsand 
linings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings(sealedor 
greasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsandbearings,tires, 
lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchasdiaphragms, 
nozzles,andcheckvalves,etc.
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outsideinuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storage 
practices,contamination,useofunapprovedfuels,coolants,lubricants, 
additives,fertilizers,water,orchemicals,etc.
•Failureorperformanceissuesduetotheuseoffuels(e.g.gasoline,
diesel,orbiodiesel)thatdonotconformtotheirrespectiveindustry 
standards.
•Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear ,anddeterioration.
•Normal“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damagetoseats
duetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecalsor 
windows,etc.
Parts
Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted 
fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart. 
Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe 
originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.T orowillmake 
thenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyorreplace 
it.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.
DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty:
DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberof 
kilowatt-hourstheycandeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating,recharging, 
andmaintenancetechniquescanextendorreducetotalbatterylife.Asthe 
batteriesinthisproductareconsumed,theamountofusefulworkbetween 
chargingintervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthebatteryiscompletelyworn 
out.Replacementofwornoutbatteries,duetonormalconsumption, 
istheresponsibilityoftheproductowner.Batteryreplacementmaybe 
requiredduringthenormalproductwarrantyperiodatowner’sexpense. 
Note:(Lithium-Ionbatteryonly):ALithium-Ionbatteryhasapartonly 
proratedwarrantybeginningyear3throughyear5basedonthetime 
inserviceandkilowatthoursused.RefertotheOperator'sManualfor 
additionalinformation.
MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense
Enginetune-up,lubrication,cleaningandpolishing,replacementoflters, 
coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe 
normalservicesT oroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.
GeneralConditions
RepairbyanAuthorizedToroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy 
underthiswarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor 
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe 
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany 
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring 
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion 
ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty 
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty.All 
impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedto 
thedurationofthisexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential 
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabove 
exclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyou 
speciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom 
statetostate.
Noteregardingenginewarranty:
TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby 
aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S. 
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and/ortheCaliforniaAirResources 
Board(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonotapplytothe 
EmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngineEmissionControl 
WarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductorcontainedintheengine 
manufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain 
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining 
guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.
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