Toro 30822, Groundsmaster 3500 Operator's Manual

27 Rotary Cutting Deck

Groundsmaster 3500 Traction Unit

Model No. 30822—210002001 and Up

Form No. 3326-156

Operator ’s Manual

English (EN)

Contents

Introduction

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

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

Safety and Instruction Decals 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Optional Equipment 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dimensions 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Specifications 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loose Parts 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Carrier Frame 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Height of Cut 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Roller Scraper 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Mulching Baffle (Optional) 6. . . . . .

Operation 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Tips 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greasing the Bearings 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cutting Deck Service Latch 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Separating the Cutting Decks from the Traction

Unit 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mounting the Cutting Decks to the Traction Unit 8

Blade Plane 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspecting the Blade Plane 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Blade Plane 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the Cutter Blade 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspecting and Sharpening the Blade 10. . . . . . . . . .

Blade Stopping Time 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Rear Roller 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing the Front Roller 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cutting Deck Storage 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. The model and serial
numbers are stamped into a plate on the rear of the mower
deck, under the cover.

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.

Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight information.

Important calls attention to special mechanical

information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.

 2001 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

All Rights Reserved

Printed in the USA

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Safety

Safety and Instruction Decals

Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area
of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.

98-7818

1. Warning—torque the blade bolt to 85–110 ft.-lb (115–149 N⋅m).
Read the operator’s manual for further instructions.

104-1086

43-8480

Specifications

Note: Specifications and design subject to change without
notice.

Optional Equipment

Mulching Baffle Kit
(contains parts for three decks)

Model No. 30824

Dimensions

Overall length 33.8 in. (85.8 cm)
Overall width 34 in. (86.4 cm)
Overall height 9.6 in. (24.4 cm) to carrier

mount

10-1/2 in. (26.7 cm) at 3/4 in.

height of cut

13-3/4 in. (34.9 cm) at 4 in.

height of cut

Roller footprint

Front to back
Rear roller
Front rollers

29.8 in. (75.7 cm) full length

18.5 in. (47 cm) between front

29.3 in. (74.4 cm)

rollers

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General Specifications

Welded 10 GA (.1345 in.) and 12 GA (.1036 in.) steel. Spindle support is 3/16 in.

Chamber Construction

Blade Heat treated steel

Tip Speed 16,300 ft./min. nominal

Blade Plane

(factory pre-set)

Height of Cut 3/4–4 in. (1.91–10.16 cm) in 1/4 in. (.64 cm) increments

Deck Drive

high-strength steel and 10 GA exterior channels, withstands multiple blade impact
tests. Deck frame is welded 1-1/2 in. square tubing and 7 GA (.1793 in.) side
supports, protects chamber, withstands collisions.

Height of Cut 2.00 (5.08 cm)
Right or left side 2.15 (5.46 cm)
Side to side within .03 in. (.08 cm) of each other
Blade rake approximately 5/16 in. (.79 cm)

Hydraulic, closed loop, integrated relief. High efficiency press. balanced gear type
pump. High efficiency press. Balanced gear type motor. Recommended oil is Mobil
DTE 15M (Mobil EAL biodegradable compatible).

Spindles

Discharge Rear, even clipping distribution in wet or dry conditions

Mulching Baffle (Optional) Pre-drilled mounting holes provided in decks

Front Rollers

Rear Roller

Anti-Scalp Cup 6 in. (15.2 cm) standard

Roller Scraper

Suspension Non-steering carrier frame

Weight 190 lb. (86 kg)

1-1/4 in. (3.17 cm) shaft, greasable, tapered roller bearing, ductile iron housing
which withstands multiple impact tests.

Two 5 in. (12.7 cm) diameter, ductile iron w/hollow core, sealed bearings, close
location to blade

One 3 in. (7.6 cm) diameter, steel, sealed bearings, exterior shaft seal, full length,
close location to blade

Welded straight edge and 5/16 in. (.79 cm) diameter rod; located below centerline
for self cleaning

Setup

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Loose Parts

Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts have been received. Without these parts, total setup cannot be
completed.

Description Qty. Use

Decal 1 Apply to cutting deck for CE
Parts Catalog 1
Operator’s Manual 1 Read before operating the machine.
Registration Card 1 Fill out and return to Toro.

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