Congratulations on your investment in the MT5000 Tote
for walk behind mowers. This tote has been designed
to ensure your precision valuable mower is safely and
gently transported from place to place with no disruption
to cutting height settings. The springing arrangement
ensures no mower fatigue occurs. It is ergonomically
designed to suit most operators which makes this unique
tote a pleasure to work with.
The following operation and maintenance manual
has been prepared for use with the MT5000 Tote for
walk behind mowers. It is intended as a guide and
supplemental updates to the manual may take place at a
future date.
This machine is engineered to be simple and easy to
maintain. If you have any questions or concerns that this
manual does not address, please feel free to contact your
distributor at:
Safety is of the utmost importance when operating
turf equipment.
To ensure safe operation of the MT5000 Tote, please
follow the safety guidelines.
• Always make a pre-operation inspection. If this
procedure is not carried out damage to property or
personnel may occur.
• Keep children, pets and inexperienced personnel
away from the tote. This tote should only be operated
by trained and skilled personnel - check with your
supervisor if you are unsure.
• Maximum recommended towing speed is not to
exceed 12 mph (20 kph). Subject to conditions.
• Recommended maximum tow hitch coupling height
300mm (12”). Minimum 250mm (10”).
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One Year Warranty
Universal Conditions:
Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. will either repair or replace any item
or part of a Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. Golf Greens Roller that is
defective in workmanship or material for a period of
thirty six (36) months from the date of delivery of the
new product to the original end user. These items will be
repaired or replaced free of charge and freight free.
Products Protected By This Warranty:
This Warranty relates to the following products
manufactured by Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. :-
GR11000C; RS48-11C; RS48-11D; R52-11T, R52-11TC and
R52-ELT Golf Greens Rollers.
TR66 Triplex roll ‘n’ spike mower attachment heads and
brackets; SR72 Sports ground roller.
MT5000-1, MT5000-2 and MT5000-3 Totes are covered for
a period of twelve (12) months.
Other Items Not Covered By This Warranty:
Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. will not repair or replace free-of-charge
any item that has been damaged by accident, lack
of reasonable care and protection or lack of suitable
storage. We will not cover parts that have been altered
or modifi ed by anyone other than Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. nor
will we cover used parts that are installed in place of
failed parts. We will not cover parts that have not been
installed correctly by the end user or its agents nor will
we cover parts that have not been maintained as per the
Operator’s Manual. Service calls and overtime-labour
rates will not be covered. We will not cover freight costs
related to the return of the faulty product to Tru-Turf
Pty. Ltd. or its agents. Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. will not be liable
for any consequential loss or damage or costs caused
by or incidental to the failure of any new part supplied
with the original purchase or any new part supplied as a
replacement for any failed part.
Lodging Warranty Claims:
Parts Warranted By Suppliers To Tru-Turf:
Specifi c component parts supplied to Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. are
covered by that supplier’s Warranty. These parts include
Eaton Transmission, Honda Engines and Kohler Engines.
Only Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. manufactured parts qualify for the
the Thirty Six month warranty.
Normal Wear and Tear:
Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. will not repair or replace parts subject to
normal maintenance routines as specifi ed in the products
Operator’s Manual nor to parts subject to wear and tear
during the correct operation of the product. These parts
include, but are not limited to, oils, fi lters, tyres, shafts,
The fi nal purchaser of the new Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd.product
must lodge a Warranty Claim with Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. or
its agents. The original purchaser must provide written
evidence detailing the product’s delivery date to that
purchaser and the reasons why the purchaser believes
that the product or its part is defective in the categories
of faulty material or workmanship. The purchaser is to
deliver the faulty product or part to Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd.
or its agents at the purchaser’s expense. Acceptance or
rejection of the Warranty Claim is entirely at the discretion
of Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. or their Suppliers who warrant their
own part/s.
Visit www.truturf.com. Fill out the warranty form and return
it to warranty@truturf.com
No person or organisation has the authority to modify the
terms or conditions or limitations of this Warranty without
the written consent of Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd.
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Assembly
Initial Assembly
When you receive the carton, the Tote will be broken
down into components ready for assembly. If you run into
any problems during assembly, please feel free to call your
local distributor or agent.
List of Components
Part No.DescriptionQty Packed
UPPER FRAME
MT101Upper Frame Welded Assembly1
MT104Mower Tray Universal1
MT130Lh Mower Axle Retainer Assembly1
MT131Rh Mower Axle Retainer Assembly1
R6017Drawbar Catch Safety Pin1
R80531/4 Unf Nyloc Nut6
R80553/8 Unf Nyloc P-Type6
R80713/8 X 2.1/4 Unf Bolt Zp4
R80723/8 X 2.1/2 Unf Bolt Zp2
R808110-24X16 Tek Screw Zp1
R8100Hex Bolt 1/2 X 3 Unf Zp1
R81011/2 Unf Nyloc Nut Zp1
R81371/4 X 3/4 Unf Bolt Zp6
TORO, JAKE & JOHN DEERE
MT103Upper Draw Bar1
MT106Rest Post Assembly - Toro1
Part No.DescriptionQty Packed
PACKING LIST - BASE FRAME
MT102Lower Draw Bar Assembly1
MT114Tow Hitch Pin - Drawbar1
MT141Adjustable Draw Bar Assembly1
MT142Bottom Main Frame Welded Assembly1
R6039Wheel - 4 Stud2
R80553/8 Unf Nyloc P-Type2
R80973/8 X 2.0 Unf Bolt Zp2
R80991/2 X 2.3/4 Unf Bolt Zp1
R81011/2 Unf Nyloc Nut Zp1
TOTE SERIAL NUMBER:
PACKED BY:
DATE:
MT107Post Rest Assembly - Jake & JD1
MT148Ratchet Clasp Assembly Complete1
BARONESS
MT135UPPER DRAW BAR ASSY BARONESS1
MT160CATCH ASSY BARONESS COMPLETE1
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Assembly
Assembly Procedure
• Remove components from cardboard carton.
• In conjunction with drawings on pages 7, 8 and 9
assemble as follows: - Starting with Main Frame MT100.
• Slide the Drawbar MT102 into the locating section
on the front centre of Main Frame MT100 at point (A),
fasten with 1 - /” x 2 /” Bolt & Nyloc nut. Tighten Bolt. Fasten the two tires and wheels (R6039) onto the
hubs and tighten nuts securely.
• Check tire air pressure 15psi (103kpa)
• Take upper locking bar (MT103 or MT135) slide it into
receptacle on MT101 then place mower rest (MT107
Jake & John Deere or MT106 Toro) over the receptacle
at point MT101 align all holes and fasten with a /” x 3”
NF bolt and Nyloc nut, tighten.
• Attach Hydraulic Strut (MT113), ensure locking nut is
tight against the frame and not the rod end, this is a
pivot point.
• Slide Drawbar tongue (MT141) into end of drawbar
(MT102) and attach with 2 x /” x 2” bolts and / Nyloc
Nuts.
• Use clasp (MT143 Toro, John Deere & Jake or MT160
Baroness).
ENSURE ALL BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED & FITTINGS ARE
CORRECTLY INSTALLED.
• Ensure the rest has the sloping surface facing in the
correct direction as per the images on pages 7, 8 and 9.
• Attach Mower Tray (MT104) to the outside of the top
frame (MT101). Use 4 x /” x 2 /” NF Bolts and Nyloc
nuts, tighten securely.
• Tighten All Bolts Securely.
• Select the axle retainer brackets (MT130 and MT131).
Bolt them to the side of the tray (MT104), use the
adjustable holes to correctly position the bracket to
ensure the mower being used will fi t between the
vertical down plates, a minimum end of axle clearance
to the down plate is /” (20mm) is desirable.
• When mower is loaded drop safety pin inserted into
plates (MT130 and MT131) respectively, this prevents
the mower moving off the tote backwards when
transporting.
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Operation
Operation Procedure
Step 5:
Step 1:
Connect Trailer to Prime Mover, leave connected at all
times, when using.
Step 2:
To Load Mower onto Tote, release Upper Frame Locking
Catch; (MT115) raise the Upper Locking Frame (MT103
or MT135) to lower Mower Support Tray (MT104) to the
ground. Raise the pins in MT130 & MT131, roll the mower
onto the mower tray, ensuring that it is located between
and under the axle retainer brackets (MT130 and MT131).
Step 3:
Tilt mower handle forward until it rests on the handle
support bracket; (MT107 John Deere & Jake, MT106 Tor o
or MT160 Baroness). Use the correct clasp MT143 (John
Deere, Jake and Toro) or MT160 (Baroness) to hold mower
handle. Ratchet the strap tight. Drop safety pins in MT130
and MT131 to prevent mower from escaping from the tray
(MT104) in transit.
Tur n off the fuel tap. The mower is now ready to be
transported to it’s next location.
Step 6:
Unloading the Mower is the reverse procedure to loading.
Step 7:
Maximum recommended towing speed for MT5000 tote
is not to exceed 12 mph (20kph)
Step 8:
Allow a few seconds for the mower to be lowered to the
ground after releasing the catch (MT115). The mower is
lowered through strut MT113.
For John Deere mowers, drill two holes in bracket under
the handle and attach brackets (MT144). Use this bracket
to connect clasp (MT143) into.
For Baroness mower ensure ’U’ bracket under the handle
to lock securely into catch (MT139). Drop pins fi tted
to MT130 & MT131 behind the axle to prevent mower
moving backwards off the tote in transit.
Step 4:
Push down on upper frame at handle until it locks down
on top of the Drawbar (MT102).
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MT5000-1 Toro (Full Assembly)
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MT5000-1 Toro (Top Assembly)
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MT5000-2 Jake & John Deere (Full Assembly)
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MT5000-2 Jake & John Deere (Top Assembly)
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MT5000-3 Baroness
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MT5000-3 Baroness
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Labels
MT183
MT184MT185
MT187MT188
MT189
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Parts List
Part No.DescriptionQTY
BASE FRAME
MT034-05Spring Leaf Upper2
MT036-05Spring Leaf Slipper2
MT102Lower Draw Bar Assy1
MT105Adjustable Draw Bar1
MT113Strut Assy - Drawbar1
MT114Tow Hitch Pin - Drawbar1
MT115Catch - Drawbar Lock1
MT142Bottom Main Frame1
MT184Sticker - Mt50002
MT185Sticker - Tru-Turf2
MT187Sticker - Serial1
MT189Sticker - Patent1
MT192-05Swing Arm Rh1
MT193-05Swing Arm Lh1
MT196-05Pivot Bracket4
MT197-05Wear Pad - Leaf Spring2
R5049Spring Catch1
R6039Wheel 4 Stud2
R8038M10 X 40 Bolt Zp2
R80483/8 X 3/4 Washer Zp5
R80553/8 Unf Nyloc Nut P-Type11
R80723/8 X 2.1/2 Unf Bolt Zp4
R8088M10 Nut Zp2
R80973/8 X 2.0 Unf Bolt Zp2
R80991/2 X 2.3/4 Unf Bolt Zp1
R81011/2 Unf Nyloc Nut Zp5
R8167M12 X 24X1.6 Washer4
R8190Hex Bolt 3/8 X 2-3/4 Unf1
R8089Hex Set Screw 1/2 X 1 1/2 Unf4
R9037Wheel Hub Complete2