Toro 70-8090, 70-8100, 70-7010 Operator's Manual
Form No. 3318–282
Counterbalance Kit
For Groundsmaster 200 Series Decks
Part No. 70–7010
Part No. 70–8090
Part No. 70–8100
Installation Instructions
Safety and Instruction Decals
The following decal is installed on the spring cover in two
locations. If they become damaged or illegible, replace
them. The decal part number is listed below and in your
parts catalog. Replacements can be ordered from your
Authorized Toro Distributor.
Loose Part Chart
Description Qty. 52” Qty. 62”, 72” Use
Adapter bar* 0 1* Adapts bracket to 217–D and 220 models.
Mounting bracket 1 2 Spring cover mount.
Lock pin assembly 2 4 Install on bracket.
55-4300
Self-tapping screw 2 4 To secure lock pins to bracket.
Spring cover assembly 1 2 Install in bracket.
Clevis pin 1 2 Insert in spring cover & top of spring.
Hairpin cotter 1 2 Use to secure clevis pin.
Spring end—top 1 2 Install on clevis pin & top of extension spring.
Heavy extension spring 1 2
Light extension spring 0 1
Lower spring end 1 2
Knee link 1 2
Capscrew, 3/8 x 2-1/4 in. 2 4
Capscrew, 3/8 x 1 in. 2 4
Shoulder bolt 2 4
Flat washer 2 4 Use with shoulder bolt and locknut.
Install between top & bottom of spring ends
(Use one only on 62”, L.H. side).
62” only. Mount between top & bottom spring ends;
R.H. side.
Install on bottom of extension spring. Assemble
knee link to lower hole.
Attach top hole to lower spring end, bottom hole to
deck bracket.
To mount adapter bar (62”, 72”) and mounting
bracket to 217–D & 220 traction unit frames (52”).
Secures mounting brackets to adapter bar (62”, 72”)
and mounting bracket to 224 & 220–D traction unit
frames.
Attaches knee link to deck bracket and lower spring
end.
Locknut, 3/8 in. 4 12 Use with all fasteners, where necessary.
Decal–caution 2 4 Apply over decals for CE compliance
* Not included with kit; Order Part No. 66–8210 from your Authorized Toro Distributor.
2002 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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Installation
Note: The cutting deck and carrier frame must be installed
on traction unit before installing the counterbalance kit.
Fully raise the cutting deck, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key. Place blocks under the
cutting deck to prevent it from falling during assembly.
Note: Mounting brackets must be installed in different
configurations (Fig. 1) and, depending on the cutter deck,
in different locations on 220–D and 223–D, 228–D, 225,
224 and 1000L models than on the 217–D and 220 model
machines (Fig. 2, 3).
52” Cutting Decks
1. To install the mounting brackets,
• Groundsmaster 220–D, 223–D, 228–D, 225, 224
and 1000L – Insert 2 flange head capscrews (3/8 x
1 in.) through the slotted bracket holes. Thread the
screws into the captivated frame nuts and torque
them to 45–50 ft.-lb. (61–68 N⋅m) (Fig. 4).
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1
Figure 1
1. 220–D, 223–D, 228–D,
225, 224 & 1000L traction
unit frame
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GM 220–D, 223–D, 228–D, 225, 224 & 1000L
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2. 217–D, 220 traction unit
frame
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Figure 2
1. 52″ side discharge deck
2. 52″ deck w/bagger
3. 62″ and 72″ decks
4. 52″ rear discharge deck
2
3
Figure 4
1. Flange head capscrew
2. Slotted hole
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3. Frame
• Groundsmaster 217–D and 220 – Align the bracket
with the frame mounting holes. Insert 2 flange head
capscrews (3/8 x 2–1/4 in.) through the non–slotted
bracket holes and frame mounting holes. Install lock
nuts and torque them to 45–50 ft.-lb. (61–68 N⋅m)
(Fig. 5)
3
4
3
1
4
2
Figure 5
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1. Flange head capscrew
2. Non–slotted hole
3. Locknut
4. Frame
1,3
GM 217–D & 220
1. Adapter bar mount holes
(62” & 72” C.U.)
2. 52” Side discharge deck
Figure 3
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3. 52” Side discharge
w/bagger
4. 52” Rear discharge deck
2. Thread the top extension spring coil into the top spring
end holes and the bottom extension spring coil into the
bottom spring end holes (Fig. 6).
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