Toro Reelmaster 33455 User manual

Operator’s Manual
English (EN)
Form No. 3350–549
Reelmaster Transport Frame
5 Unit
Model No. 33455—Serial No. 240000001 and Up

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Printed in the USA
2004 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
While Operating 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurements 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tractor Preparation 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Jack 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust Hitch 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Control Tower 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mount Control Linkage And Levers 10. . . . . . . . . .
Connect Supply/Return Hoses To Tractor 12. . . . . .
Install Lift Chains 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Drawbar 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Reelmaster Mowers 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Tire Pressure 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training Operation 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mowing Operation 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transport Operation 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection And Clean–up After Mowing 17. . . . . . .
Lubrication 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Hydraulic Fluid 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Bearings 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lift Arm Bushing Replacement 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Schematic 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 24. .
Introduction
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 two numbers are
stamped on a plate which is located on the left frame
channel.
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.

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Safety
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of the
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper use
or maintenance of the machine can result in injury or
death. To reduce the potential for injury or death,
comply with the following safety instructions.
Before Operating
•Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s
Manual before operating the machine. Become familiar
with all of the controls and know how to stop quickly. A
free replacement manual is available by sending the
complete Model and Serial Number to The Toro
Company, 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington,
Minnesota 55420-1196.
•Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate machine without proper
instruction. Only trained operators who have read this
manual should operate this machine.
•Never operate the machine when under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
•Keep all bystanders away from the operating area.
•Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a shield,
safety device, or decal is illegible or damaged, repair or
replace it before operation is commenced. Also tighten
any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure that the
machine is in safe operating condition.
•Do not operate the machine while wearing sandals,
tennis shoes, sneakers, or shorts. Also, do not wear
loose fitting clothing which could get caught in moving
parts. Always wear long pants and substantial shoes.
Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
•This mower requires a tow vehicle capable of towing an
implement of this size and weight. Read tow vehicle
operator’s manual or contact vehicle service agency if
you have any questions regarding load and braking
capacity. Check to make sure all safety shields or other
related equipment on tow vehicle, is properly installed
and operational. If this vehicle is transported on public
roads, comply with all regulations.
While Operating
•Do not run the engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
•The maximum seating capacity is one person. Never
carry passengers.
•Sit on the seat when starting the engine and operating
the machine.
•When leaving machine unattended, put the cutting units
either fully up in transport with safety lockup attached,
or fully down in mowing position.
•Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss
of control:
– Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
– Drive slowly and watch for holes or other hidden
hazards.
– Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek, or
other hazard.
– Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on hillsides.
– Attach the safety lockup devices to the mowers
before transporting the machine for long distances
or on public roads.
– Do not exceed 20 MPH during transport operation.
Operate more slowly while traveling over rough
terrain or in adverse weather conditions.
– Do no exceed 6 MPH during mowing operation.
– Avoid sudden starts and stops.
– Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that
no one is behind the machine.
– Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads.
Always yield the right-of-way.
•If the engine stalls or the machine loses headway and
cannot make it to the top of a slope, do not turn the
machine around. Always back slowly straight down the
slope.
•Do not take an injury risk! When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area, stop
operation. Careless operation, combined with terrain
angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned guards can
lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume operation
until the area is cleared.
•Do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is
running or soon after it is stopped. These areas could be
hot enough to cause a burn.
•If frame is to be removed from tow vehicle, make sure
it is parked on a level surface, wheels blocked on both
sides of tires and cutting units are fully up or down.
Maintenance
•Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing,
adjusting, or storing the machine.

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•Perform only those maintenance instructions described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or
assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro
Distributor.
•To reduce a potential fire hazard, keep the engine free
of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of
dirt. Never wash a warm engine or any electrical parts
with water.
•Be sure that the machine is in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check the rotor
bearing mounting bolts and nuts frequently to be sure
that they are tightened to specification.
•Make sure that all hydraulic line connectors are tight
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
•Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks in
hydraulic lines that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid.
Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate
skin and cause injury. Fluid accidentally injected into
the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours
by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene
may result.
•Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must be
relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the blower
to the ground.
•If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance
adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and other parts
of the body away from the fan and other moving parts.
•The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•At the time of manufacture, the blower conformed to
safety standards in effect for riding mowers; therefore,
to ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine Toro replacement parts and
accessories to keep the machine all Toro. Never use
“will-fit” replacement parts and accessories made by
other manufacturers. Look for the Toro logo to ensure
genuineness. Using unapproved replacement parts and
accessories could void the warranty.

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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.
47-3900
47-3770
65–2710
47-5600

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Specifications
Note: Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
General Specifications
Cutting Capacity 6.7 acres per hour @ 5.5 MPH. (Assumes no reduction in total area mowed due to
overlap, turning, stops, etc.)
Main Frame Construction Tubular and structural steel, bolted and electrically welded construction.
Trailer Tongue Tubular and structural steel welded construction. Trailer clevis is adjustable to 3
positions. Trailer tongue can be removed from frame for storage and shipping
purposes.
Control Tower Adjustable 12–1/2” fore and aft and 7” up and down. Controls are operable from
tractor seat. Control tower is mounted on trailer tongue.
Wing Lift Arms Tubular steel, reinforced welded construction.
Axle Assembly Implement type. Max. load capacity = 4940 lbs.* Axle capacity= 6000 lbs. Hub
capacity = 3560 lbs. each Wheel capacity = 3000 lbs. each Tire capacity = 2470
lbs. each @ 28 psi.*Max. load capacity determined by tire capacity at maximum
inflation pressure of 28 psi.
Trailer Transport Wheels Two 6 bolt, 6” bolt circle, 4.62” pilot, 15 x 8LB implement style wheels with 11 L–15
(low profile), 6 ply rating implement rib tires; 24–28 psi recommended tire pressure.
Lifting Mechanism Hydraulic lift–1st, 2nd and 3rd cutting units operate together. Cutting units 4 and 5
operate individually. Units can be raised or lowered in any sequence on level
ground.
Hydraulic Valve
Heavy duty, directional control valve, parallel circuit, open center, stack design.
Cast iron valve bodies, with hardened spools and plated for corrosion protection.
Primary relief valve (1500 + 150 psi), shim adjustable. Relief valve prevents excess
pressure build–up in the hydraulic system and safeguards the hydraulic pump and
hoses. Closed center conversion kit available for use with tow tractors containing
closed center hydraulic systems.
Hydraulic Cylinders Tie rod construction. 3” bore, double–acting cylinders; chrome–plated rods 1–1/8”
diameter (1–3/8” diameter on No. 1 cylinder), precision finished bore in cylinder
tubes.
Hydraulic Hoses SAE 100R7, one–wire braid, 1/2” I.D. feed line hoses from tractor to valve body.
SAE 100R7, 5/16” I.D. cylinder hoses from valve body to hydraulic cylinders
Hydraulic System
Couplers Quick disconnect couplers for easy hook–up to tractor.
Hydraulic System
Capacity Two gallons Mobilfluid 424 multifunctional transmission/hydraulic fluid with cylinders retracted.
Jack Side–screw type trailer jack. 10” stroke. Stores inside trailer tongue when not in
use. Load capacity 2200 lbs.
Safety/Transport Lockup
Devices
Safety strap provided to prevent accidental lowering of No. 4 & 5 cutting units
during transport. A safety lock–up pin prevents accidental lowering or settling of No.
1, 2, 3 cutting units during transport or storage. All lockup devices store on the
transport frame.

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Measurements
Length 150”
Transport Width 7’11” w/Reelmaster
mowers
Mowing Width 14’4” w/Reelmaster
mowers
Height58” (w/Control
Tower Collapsed)
Tread Width 68”
Transport Ground Clearance 7–1/2”
Weight 2760 lbs.
Shipping Weight (Approx.) 1600 lbs.
Optional Equipment
18” Wheel Conversion Kit Part No. 51–3060
Ball Coupler Kit Part No. 53–9760
5–7 Conversion Kit Model No. 33452
Setup
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
Lower Tower
Upper Tower
Capscrew 3/8–16 x 2–3/4” Lg.
U–Bolt
Flange Nut 3/8–16.1Transport Lock–Up52
1
1
2
2
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Install Control Tower
Control Levers w/Knobs
Hex Nut
Clevis Pin 5/16 x 1–1/4” Lg.
Cotter Pin 5/32 x 3/4” Lg
3
3
3
6
Control Levers
Lift Chains
Bail Lift Chains
Long Shackle
Short Shackle
Clevis Pin 3/8 x 1–1/2” Lg.
Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4” Lg.
Lift Bracket
2
4
1
2
5
5
1
Install Lift Chains & Lift Bracket.
Hitch Pin
Hairpin Cotter 2 2Connect Transport Frame to Tractor &
Drawbar
Capscrew 1/2–13 x 4” Lg.
Locknut
5
5
5Mount Drawbars to Lift Bails
Quick Coupler Body
Quick Coupler Body Caps 2 2Connect Supply/Return Hoses to Tractor.

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Description UseQty.
Capscrew 1/2–13 x 3–1/2” Lg.
Spacer
Locknut 1/2–13
Long Shackles
Clevis Pin 3/8 x 1–1/2” Lg.
Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4” Lg.
Capscrew 3/8–16 x 1–1/2” Lg.
Locknut 3/8–16
Spring
S–Hook
10
10
10
4
4
4
1
1
5
5
Mount Cutting Units to Drawbars and Lift Bail.
Operator’s Manual 1Read before operating the machine.
Parts Catalog 1
Registration card 1Fill out and return to Toro.
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Tractor Preparation
To assure proper operation of the transport frame, the
following tow tractor requirements must be met:
1. Tow tractor must be 30 PTO HP minimum and weigh
3000 Ib. or more.
2. The tractor must have a hydraulic system capable of
remote’ hydraulic operation and a hydraulic directional
control valve, manual or spring centered. The transport
frame control valve is designed for use with open center
hydraulic systems. The tractor hydraulic system relief
pressure must be greater than 1500 PSI.
3. Check tractor operators manual or check with tractor
dealer to determine which system, open center or closed
center, your tractor has. Special operating precautions
must be taken if closed center hydraulic system is used.
See Operating Instructions, page 13, or a Closed Center
Conversion Kit, Toro Part No. 48–1900, is available
from your local Authorized Toro Distributor.
Note: Consult your tractor dealer for proper installation of
remote hydraulics because damage may occur to system if
improperly installed.
4. Assure tractor hydraulic system will couple to remote
hydraulic supply/return lines of transport frame control
valve. Quick disconnect couplers are included with the
transport frame, but different sized hydraulic quick
coupler tips may be substituted to match existing tractor
couplers.
5. The hydraulic system of the transport frame has been
filled with Mobilfluid 424 which is a multifunctional
transmission/hydraulic lubricant. This transmission
fluid is designed to satisfy the transmission lubricant,
hydraulic, and hydrostatic requirements of most farm
and industrial tractors.
Before operating the transport frame, make sure the
hydraulic fluid is suitable for use with the tow tractor
hydraulic system.
The following is a list of fluids compatible with the
transport frame hydraulic system fluid:
•Allis Chalmers HPF821 or 322
•Allison C–2 Fluid
•J.l. Case TCH, TFD or Spec 144,145 Fluids
•John Deere Type 303 Special Purpose Oil (J–14B) or
Hy gard (J–20A)
•Ford Tractor M2C41A, M2C53A, M2C86A
•International Harvester Co. Hy–Tran Fluid
•Massey–Ferguson M 1127, M 11 29A, M 1135
•Permatran Transmission Fluids
•Minneapolis–Moline Hydraulic Fluid and Part No.
35301 Fluid
•Oliver Corp. 102082A E.P. Additive in engine oil.
In all cases, the equipment manufacturer’s
recommendations regarding drain intervals should be
followed.
6. Adjust tractor seat to a comfortable operating position .

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7. Adjust tractor drawbar (hitch) so mounting hole is less
than 50 inches from outside of rear tractor tire (Fig. 1).
This will prevent interference with front cutting unit lift
arms.
Note: If tractor drawbar cannot be adjusted as described
above, use caution when turning, to avoid contact.
Less Than 50 Inches
Figure 1
Install Jack
1. Remove jack from storage position by removing pin
and sliding jack off storage tube (Fig. 2).
Figure 2
1. Pin 2. Storage tube
2. Raise front of frame and slide jack onto mounting tube
aligning mounting holes in jack with holes in mounting
tube. Secure with pin. (Fig. 3).
Figure 3
3. Jack frame to desired height, by rotating jack handle
clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower.
Adjust Hitch
1. Measure height from ground to top of hitch on tow
tractor.
2. Adjust transport frame hitch up or down according to
measurement of tractor hitch. Use appropriate mounting
holes as shown in chart below and in Fig. 4.
Tractor Hitch Height Frame Mounting Holes
Below 11” Bottom (2) sets of holes
11” to 15” Middle (2) sets of holes
Above 15” Top (2) sets of holes
Figure 4
1. Hitch
2. Bottom mounting holes 3. Middle mounting holes 4. Top mounting holes

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3. Secure frame hitch to tractor hitch with hitch pin and
hairpin cotter.
4. Reinstall jack to storage tube on inside of frame channel
and secure with pin.
Install Control Tower
1. Loosely secure lower control tower to center frame tube
with (2) U–bolts and (4) 3/8–16 flange nuts (Fig. 5).
Figure 5
1. Lower control tower
2. Center frame tube
3. U–bolts & flange nuts
4. Upper control tower
5. Capscrews & flange nuts
2. Mount upper control tower to lower control tower with
(2) 3/8–16 x 2–3/4 capscrews and (2) 3/8–16 flange
nuts (Fig. 5).
Note: Adjust height of control tower for operator comfort
by using appropriate mounting holes in upper control tower
tube. Keep height of tower as low as possible.
3. Adjust control tower fore and aft by sliding tower on
center frame tube and tightening flange nuts and
U–bolts.
Note: Position tower as far back as possible, but within
comfortable reach of operator. Tower will pitch forward
when crossing a ditch or low area in turf.
4. Route supply and return hoses through hose hanger
(Fig. 6).
Figure 6
1. Supply and return hoses 2. Hose hanger
Mount Control Linkage And
Levers
Note: To ease in assembly of linkage, control panel cover
may be removed from control tower, by removing (4)
capscrews (Fig. 8).
1. Secure upper control linkage tubes to pivot blocks with
clevis pins and cotter pins (Fig. 7). Coat pins with #2
gun grease.
Figure 7
1. Upper control linkage
tubes 2. Clevis pins
3. Cotter pins

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2. Reinstall control panel cover (if previously removed), to
control tower with (4) capscrews (Fig. 8).
Figure 8
1. Control panel cover
2. Control levers 3. Mounting capscrews
3. Screw control levers into pivot blocks (Fig. 8).
4. Check to make sure valve spool levers (Fig. 9) are in
neutral (middle position) by pivoting levers in toward
valve, or pulling them out to find mid position. Coat all
pivot points with #2 gun grease or lubricate with #30
SAE oil.
Figure 9
1. Spool valve levers 2. Mounting pin
5. Thread 7/16–14 hex nuts onto lower control rods.
Partially thread lower control rods into upper control
tubes (Fig. 10). Coat threads with #2 gun grease.
Figure 10
1. Hex nut
2. Lower control rod 3. Cotter pins
6. Align hole on end of lower control rod (Fig. 10) with
mounting pin in control valve lever (Fig. 9). Lever on
control tower should be in center of slot (neutral
position) if adjusted correctly (Fig. 11). Thread lower
rod into or out of upper control tube to adjust. After
each lever is adjusted, check to make sure all levers are
aligned with each other. Readjust if necessary.
Figure 11
1. Lever in neutral position 2. Lever in raise position

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7. Secure control rods to control valve levers with cotter
pins (Fig. 10).
8. Check control lever operation by moving levers to raise
and lower positions. Hold lever(s) in respective position
until cycle is completed. All levers should operate
freely with no binding and should be well lubricated
Readjust control tube linkages if necessary.
9. When adjusted correctly, tighten jam nuts on lower
control rods (Fig. 10).
Connect Supply/Return Hoses
To Tractor
1. Screw quick couplers (included in loose parts) to tractor
couplers.
2. Remove dust caps from supply/return hoses.
Note: Store dust caps on hose hanger so they may be used
whenever hoses are uncoupled from tractor.
3. Couple supply hose to pressure port of tractor system.
4. It is recommended that a male and female section of the
coupling be attached to both tractor and frame. This will
prevent reversing the hoses.
5. Couple return hose to return port or tank on tractor
system.
Note: Consult your tractor operators manual for proper
installation of hoses because damage may occur if hoses are
improperly installed.
Install Lift Chains
1. Connect (2) outer lift chains to pulley support with
short shackles, clevis pins and cotter pins (Fig. 13)
Figure 12
1. Outer lift chains
2. Short shackles 3. Clevis pins & cotter pins
2. Route chains forward, around middle sheaves and
outward over side sheaves.
3. Secure short lift chains to No. 4 and No. 5 lift arms
(rear) with short shackles, clevis pins and cotter pins
(Fig. 13). Secure to welded ring.
Figure 13
1. Short shackle
2. Clevis pin & cotter pin 3. Welded ring
Install Drawbar
1. Align mounting holes in drawbar with mounting hole in
lift bail housing. Offset hole in drawbar should be
positioned up (Fig. 14).
Figure 14
1. Drawbar
2. Lift bail housing 3. Offset hole in
drawbar–UP
4. Capscrew and locknut
2. Secure drawbars to lift bails with 1/2–13 x 4” lg.
capscrew and 1/2–13 locknut.

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Install Reelmaster Mowers
1. Align holes in drawbar with brackets on mower
cross–tubes. Secure each side with 1/2–13 x 3–1/2” lg.
capscrew, spacer tube and 1/2–13 locknut (Fig. 15).
Note: The head of the capscrew should be positioned
inboard.
Figure 15
1. Capscrew, spacer tube &
locknut 2. Mounting bracket
Note: If Spartan mowers are to be attached, drawbar
clamps, Part No. 5–1090 and mounting fasteners will be
required to mount drawbar to front cross tube of mower.
Contact your local Authorized Toro Distributor for
assistance.
2. Secure lift bracket to #1 lift chain (rear center) with a
long shackle, clevis pin and cotter pin (Fig. 16).
Note: Make sure there are no kinks or twists in chain
before installing cutting units.
Figure 16
1. Lift bracket
2. #1 lift chain
3. Long shackle
4. Clevis pin & cotter pin
5. Capscrew & locknut
6. Spring
7. S–hook
8. Lift bail
3. Secure lift bracket to mower mounting bracket with a
3/8–16 x 1–1/2” lg. capscrew and 3/8–16 locknut
(Fig. 16). Use bottom mounting hole in lift bracket.
4. Hook spring to upper mounting hole in lift bracket and
other end of spring to lift bail with S–hook (Fig. 16).
5. On remaining mowers, secure lift chains to mower
mounting bracket with long shackles, clevis pins and
cotter pins (Fig. 17).
Note: Make sure there are no kinks or twists in chain
before installing cutting units.
Figure 17
1. Mounting bracket
2. Long shackles
3. Clevis pin & cotter pin
4. Fifth link from mower
5. Spring
6. S–hook
7. Lift bail
6. Hook spring to fifth link in chain from mower and
secure other end of spring to lift bail with S–hook
(Fig. 17).
Check Tire Pressure
Correct air pressure is 24–28 psi.

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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Controls
The controls are conveniently located on control tower at
front of frame. To raise mower(s), push control lever(s) up,
to lower mower(s) push control lever(s) down. Hold
lever(s) in their respective positions until cycle is
completed, then lever(s) will return to neutral. To partially
raise or lower mower(s), partially actuate control lever(s) to
move mowers as desired.
The transport frame is equipped with an open center
hydraulic system, and designed for use with tractor using
same system. Special precautions must be taken if tractor is
not an open center hydraulic system. Determine which
system is on tractor and use the following operating
procedures:
1. Open center hydraulic system on tractor and open
center hydraulic system on transport frame.
•Connect supply/return hoses to tractor valve
couplers. Make sure high pressure line is connected
to inlet port on frame valve.
•Restrain tractor hydraulic directional control valve
lever to allow a continual flow of fluid to the
transport frame valve.
•Start tractor and raise or lower mowers using control
levers.
Note: If mowers will not raise or lower, supply/ return
hoses may be reversed. Reinstall couplers reversing
position. Mark hoses for future identification or connect a
male and female coupler section to transport hoses to
prevent reversal.
Important After disconnecting supply/return hose
couplers from tractor valve always return tractor
hydraulic directional control valve lever to neutral, to
deactivate ”remote” hydraulic feature.
2. Closed center hydraulic system on tractor and open
center hydraulic system on transport frame.
Note: A closed center conversion kit is available from your
local Toro Distributor and is recommended for use with this
type of system. If kit is not used, follow these procedures
for operation.
•Connect supply/return hoses to tractor valve
couplers.
•Start tractor.
•Tractor hydraulic directional control lever must be
actuated simultaneously with control levers on
transport frame. Do not restrain tractor valve lever
permanently, damage may occur to system.
•Raise or lower mowers using control levers.
Note: If mowers will not raise or lower, supply/ return
hoses may be reversed. Reinstall couplers reversing
position. Mark hoses for future identification, or connect a
male and female coupler section to transport hoses to
prevent reversal.
3. Closed center hydraulic system on tractor and
closed center conversion kit mounted to transport
frame valve.
•Connect supply/return hoses from frame valve to
tractor valve couplers.
•Restrain tractor hydraulic directional control valve
lever to allow continual pressure at frame valve.
Note: When transporting frame, return tractor control valve
lever to neutral because the cylinders may gradually extend
causing lift arms to lower.
•Start tractor and raise or lower mower using control
levers.
Note: If mowers will not raise or lower, supply/ return
hoses may be reversed. Reinstall couplers reversing
position. Mark hoses for future identification, or connect a
male and female coupler section to transport hose to
prevent reversal.
Important After disconnecting supply/return hose
couplers from tractor valve, always return tractor
hydraulic directional control valve to neutral.
4. Open center hydraulic system on tractor and closed
center conversion kit mounted to transport frame
valve.
•NEVER use this combination.
Training Operation
Before mowing for the first time, practice operating your
Tractor and Transport Frame in a large, clear, level area.
Start, stop, raise and lower mowers and maneuver the
machine with all mowers down to develop skills necessary
to keep control of the extreme outboard mowers to prevent
hitting obstacles. Also, practice operating at transport
speeds with mowers in transport position to achieve
familiarity with all types of operating conditions.

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Maximum recommended transport speed is 20
miles per hour (32 km/hr) where conditions
permit.
Caution
Mowing Operation
1. Be sure all mowers are properly adjusted; height of cut,
bedknife to reel, all mowers in gear. Consult the mower
operators manual for proper adjustment procedures.
2. When arriving at area to be mowed, remove safety strap
and lockup pins and approach area with mowers in
transport position.
3. Push the control levers downward to lower the mowers
with frame in motion to eliminate possibility of
spinning tractor drive wheels on the turf causing turf
damage. Use the diagram on top of control panel as a
guide to lowering mowers (Fig. 18).
1
2
3
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Figure 18
Important Make sure that no persons are working
on or near the mowers before raising or lowering.
4. It usually works best to mow the outer portion of the
area first, then work your way to the center. Down shift
the tractor prior to climbing a steep incline to eliminate
the need to downshift halfway up which could cause tire
slippage and turf damage. Do not raise the mowers
above halfway while operating on severe hillsides or
tractor and frame stability may be affected. Do not
accelerate when making a turn on turf area. This will
cause the tires to damage the turf.
5. Vary the mowing speeds to match the terrain conditions.
Slow down in rough terrain conditions to keep the
mowers from bouncing. Never exceed six miles per
hour (9.7 km/hr). Traveling too fast can cause
mechanical damage to the mowers and does not
significantly increase the overall efficiency. Mowing at
four to six miles per hour (6.4 to 9.7 km/hr) produces
the finest turf appearance.
6. Reverse the direction of travel each time an area is
mowed. This reduces a grain condition in the turf where
the grass tends to grow in the direction of mower travel.
Occasionally mowing at 90 degrees to the usual
mowing direction will also contribute to reducing the
condition.
7. Reduction in compaction of the soil and turf can be
achieved by occasionally leaving one or two of the
outboard mowers in the transport position while
mowing the periphery of the mowing area. This offsets
the tractor and mower wheel tracks from the previous
mowing and prevents operating in the same path
continuously. On golf courses, cross cut each end of the
fairway at the tee and green to reduce the amount of
travel at these locations. Considerable traffic is
concentrated in these areas by golfers and carts. Any
reduction in travel by the mowing equipment is
beneficial to the turf.
8. When mowing around obstacles such as trees, etc., one
or more cutting units may be raised to narrow overall
width.
Transport Operation
1. Make sure that all mowers are in full transport position
before moving to the next mowing area.
2. Remove hairpin cotters securing transport strap to
center frame channel and lift off strap (Fig. 19).

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Unit shown with 5–7 Conversion Kit installed
Figure 19
1. Hairpin cotters 2. Transport straps
3. Mount transport strap to mounting pins on lift arms and
secure with hair pin cotters (Fig. 20).
Unit shown with 5–7 Conversion Kit installed
Figure 20
1. Mounting pins on lift arms
4. Remove hairpin cotter securing lockup pin to center
cylinder rest (Fig. 21).
Figure 21
1. Hair pin cotter
2. Lockup pins 3. Cylinder rest
5. Slide lockup pin through holes in lockup bracket and
secure with hairpin cotter (Fig. 22).
Figure 22
1. Mounting hole
2. Lockup bracket 3. Lockup pin 4. Hair pin cotter
Note: In some areas there are regulations requiring a slow
moving vehicle sign be attached to vehicle during transport.
A mounting bracket (Fig. 23) is attached to rear cross
channel of transport frame. A standard slow moving
vehicle sign will fit bracket.

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Never exceed 20 MPH (32 km/hr). Re–duce speed
and shift into a lower gear before descending a
steep or long grade.
Caution
Figure 23
1. Slow moving vehicle mounting bracket
6. When mowing is to be resumed, remove transport strap
from lift arms. Store on center frame channel and secure
with hairpin cotters (Fig. 19). Remove lockup pin
secured to lockup bracket and secure to cylinder rest
with hairpin cotter (Fig. 21).
Inspection And Clean–up After
Mowing
At the completion of mowing operation, thoroughly wash
the machine with a garden hose without a nozzle so
excessive water pressure will not cause contamination and
damage to seals and bearings. After cleaning, it is
recommended the machine be inspected for possible
hydraulic fluid leaks, damage or wear to hydraulic and
mechanical components and the cutting units checked for
sharpness.

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Lubrication
Apply No. 2 grease to all hydraulic frame fittings and SAE
30 engine oil to all wear or friction points every 50 hours of
operation. There are 25 grease fittings on the Transport
Frame. Clean the grease fittings with a clean rag prior to
greasing to make sure no foreign matter will be forced into
the bushings with the lubricant. While applying grease,
make certain the bushings are taking grease. Apply
lubricant to the fitting until some of the grease comes out
from the sides of the bushings.
Wipe the fittings and sides of the bushings clean after
servicing.
Lightly oil wear or friction points whenever grease fittings
are being serviced. The grease fittings and wear and friction
points are indicated in the following pictures.
Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28

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Figure 29
Figure 30
Figure 31
Figure 32

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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Changing Hydraulic Fluid
Drain and replace the hydraulic system fluid whenever the
tractor fluid is changed, if fluid is not compatible with
tractor fluid, or if fluid becomes contaminated.
1. Start tractor, remove all cutting units, and raise lift arms
until all lift cylinders are fully retracted, then stop
tractor.
2. Disconnect supply/return hose couplers from tractor
couplers.
3. Disconnect supply/return hoses from frame control
valve and drain hoses into drain pan.
4. Disconnect hydraulic hoses connected to front row of
control valve, Row ”A” (Fig. 33). Drain each hose into
drain pan and reconnect to valve.
1
2
3
Figure 33
1. Row “A”
2. Row “B” 3. #1 Lift cylinder
5. Disconnect hydraulic hoses connected to back row of
control valve, Row ”B” (Fig. 33). Drain each line and
cylinder by carefully pulling down lift arms until all
fluid is pumped out of hoses and cylinders and into
drain pan. Reconnect hoses to control valve.
Note: #1 cylinder is not connected to a lift arm to aid in
draining cylinder. Extend cylinder using a winch or other
pulling devise.
6. Connect supply/return hoses to frame control valve.
7. Fill tractor hydraulic fluid reservoir to appropriate level,
using correct fluid.
8. Connect supply/return hose couplers to tractor valve
couplers.
9. Start tractor, raise lift arms until all lift cylinders are
fully retracted and then stop tractor.
Note: Do not manually pry lift arms up to retract cylinders,
or cylinder damage may result.
10.Check hydraulic fluid level in tractor. Add
approximately 2 gallons of appropriate hydraulic fluid
to raise fluid to proper level.
11. Start tractor and cycle lift arms up and down at least
two full cycles. Recheck hydraulic fluid level with lift
arms RAISED and add fluid if necessary .
12.Reinstall cutting units.
Wheel Bearings
To replace the wheel bearings proceed as follows:
1. Jack up the wheel being serviced. Support with jack
stand to prevent it from falling.
2. Remove the hub cap, cotter key, slotted nut, and washer
(Fig. 34).
Figure 34