Toro 31101 Groundsmaster 360 User manual

FormNo.3419-919RevA
100inRearDischargeDeck
Groundsmaster®360or7210SeriesTraction
Unit
ModelNo.31101—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3419-919*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives.Fordetails,pleaseseetheDeclarationof
Incorporation(DOI)atthebackofthispublication.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisrotary-bladelawncuttingdeckismounted
toaride-onmachineandisintendedtobeused
byprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,and
oncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush.
Important:Tomaximizethesafety,performance,
andproperoperationofthismachine,carefully
readandfullyunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManual.Failingtofollowthese
operatinginstructionsortoreceiveproper
trainingmayresultininjury.Formoreinformation
onsafeoperatingpractices,includingsafetytips
andtrainingmaterials,gotowww.Toro.com.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.T oro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Themodel
andserialnumbersarestampedintoaplatethatis
mountedonthemowerhousing.Writethenumbersin
thespaceprovided.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure1),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure1
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices....................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Specications....................................................7
TrailerDimensions..............................................7
Attachments/Accessories...................................7
Operation..................................................................8
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.................................8
AdjustingtheSideSkids.....................................9
ReplacingtheSkidPlates...................................9
AdjustingtheRollers.........................................10
LevelingtheMower..........................................10
OperatingTips..................................................11
Maintenance...........................................................13
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........13
Lubrication........................................................14
ServicingtheMowerDeckGearbox
Lubricant.......................................................16
ServicingtheDriveBelts...................................16
ServicingtheBushingsintheCaster
Arms.............................................................17
ServicingtheCasterWheelsand
Bearings........................................................17
ServicingtheBlades.........................................18
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,disengagethedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheengine,
andremovethekeybeforeleavingtheoperator's
positionforanyreason.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthisOperator’sManual.
SafeOperatingPractices
•ReadtheOperator’sManualforthetractionunit
andothertrainingmaterialcarefully.Befamiliar
withthecontrols,safetysigns,andtheproper
useoftheequipment.Iftheoperatorormechanic
cannotreadthelanguageofthismanual,itisthe
owner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialto
them.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;substantial,slip-resistantfootwear;
longpants,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearloosejewelry.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallobjects,suchasrocks,toys,
andwire,thatthemachinecanthrow.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
•Stopthemachine,removethekey,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeinspectingthe
attachmentafterstrikinganobjectorifthereis
anabnormalvibrationinthemachine.Makeall
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda
pieceofthebladecouldbethrowntowardyouor
bystanders,resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryor
death.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearordamage.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen
servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe
blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Checktheblademountingboltsfrequentlytobe
surethattheyaretightenedtospecication.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
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1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—stay
awayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.
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93-6697
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.AddSAE80w-90(API
GL-5)oilevery50hours.
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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115to149N∙m(85to110
ft-lb).
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1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
decal119-6807
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1.Warning—nostep
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1.Rotatingbelt—Keepguardinplace
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1.Height-of-cut3.High
2.Low
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Setup
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Reviewthematerialandsaveitinanappropriateplace.
PartsCatalog1Usethiscatalogtoreferencepartnumbers.
WARNING
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,
someonecouldaccidentallystarttheengine
andseriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch
beforeyouperformanymaintenance.
DANGER
IftheengineisstartedandthePTOshaftis
allowedtorotate,seriousinjurycouldresult.
DonotstarttheengineandengagethePTO
switchwhenthePTOshaftisnotconnected
tothegearboxonthecuttingunit.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Note:Installtheappropriateadapterkitbeforeinstallingthedeck.Youmustusethe100-inchrear-discharge
deckwith1ofthefollowingadapterkits:
AdapterKit,Model31102isusedforallGroundsmaster®360Series2WDTractionUnits,2013andbefore
Groundsmaster®360Series4WDTractionUnits,and2014Groundsmaster®360SeriesTractionunitsinthe
followingserialranges:
ModelSerialrange
31223314000101to314000104
30536314000101to314000105
30539314000101to314000116
AdapterKit,Model31103isforGroundsmaster®360Series4WDtractionunitsinthefollowingserialranges:
ModelSerialrange
31223314000105andup
30539314000117andup
Allother4WDmodels314000001andup
Note:YoumustinstallRevisionJorlateroftheT oroDiagnosticsoftwareinthevehiclecontrollersystemto
operatethedeckasdesigned.
AdapterKit,Model31104isforGroundsmaster®7210tractionunitsinthefollowingserialranges:
ModelSerialrange
All2013andupmodels313000001andup
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ProductOverview
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Width
ofcut
2.54m(100inches)
Height
ofcut
Adjustablefrom25to127mm(1to5inches)in6
mm(1/4inch)increments
Net
weight
358kg(790lb)
TrailerDimensions
Ensurethatyourtrailerortransportvehicle(Figure
2)hasenoughroomtocarrythedeckinadditionto
thetractionunit.RefertoFigure3forthedimensions
ofthedeckwhenthewingdecksareintheraised
position.
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Figure2
1.Sideoftrailer2.Wheelwelloftrailer
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Figure3
1.223.5cm(88inches)5.138.4cm(54-1/2inches)
2.76.2cm(30inches)6.167.3cm(65-7/8inches)
3.30.5cm(12inches)7.185.7cm(73-1/8inches)
4.12.8cm(5inches)8.45cm(18inches)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceand
expanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributor.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,
someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengine
andseriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyou
performanymaintenance.
AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Theheightofcutcanbeadjustedfrom25to127mm
(1to5inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.
CenterDeck
Youcanchangeheheightofcutonthecenterdeck
bymovingthestoppinintodifferentholelocations.
1.Withtheenginerunning,pushbackonthe
mowerliftswitchuntilthemowerisfullyraised
andreleasetheswitchimmediately.
2.Rotatethestoppinuntilthenubonitlinesup
withtheslotsintheholesintheheight-of-cut
bracketandremoveit(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Stoppin
3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket
correspondingtotheheightofcutdesired,insert
thepin,androtateitdowntolockitinplace
(Figure4).
Note:Thereare4rowsofholepositions
(Figure4).Thetoprowgivesyoutheheightof
cutlistedabovethepin.Thesecondrowdown
givesyoutheheightlistedplus6mm(1/4inch).
Thethirdrowdowngivesyoutheheightlisted
plus12mm(1/2inch).Thebottomrowgives
youtheheightlistedplus18mm(3/4inch).For
the127mm(5inch)positionthereisonly1hole,
locatedinthesecondrow.Thisdoesnotadd6
mm(1/4inch)tothe127mm(5inch)position.
4.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersandskidsas
required.
WingDecks
Adjusttheheightofcutonthewingdecksby
positioningthecasterwheelaxlesintheupperor
lowerholesofthecasterforks,addingorremovingan
equalnumberofspacersfromthecasterforks,and
securingtheheight-of-cutcollartothedesiredholes
intheheight-of-cutrod.
1.Starttheengineandraisethecuttingunitoffthe
oorsothatyoucanadjusttheheightofcut.
Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyafter
youraisethecuttingunit.
2.Positionthecasterwheelaxlesinthesame
holesinbothcasterforks.RefertoFigure5to
determinethecorrectholesforthesetting.
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Figure5
1.Tensioningcap4.Axlemountingholes
2.Spacers5.Casterwheel
3.Shims
Note:Whenoperatingina64mm(2-1/2inch)
cuttingheightorhigher,installtheaxlebolt
inthelowercasterforkholetopreventgrass
buildupbetweenthewheelandthefork.When
operatinginacuttingheightlowerthan64mm
(2-1/2inch)andthereisgrassbuildup,reverse
themachinesdirectiontopullanyclippings
awayfromthewheel/forkarea.
3.Removethetensioningcapfromthespindle
shaft(Figure5)andslidethespindleoutofthe
casterarm.Putthe2shims(3mmor1/8inch)
ontothespindleshaftastheywereoriginally
installed.Theseshimsarerequiredtoachieve
alevelacrosstheentirewidthofthecutting
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units.Slidetheappropriatenumberof13mm
(1/2inch)spacersontothespindleshafttoget
thedesiredheightofcut;thenslidethewasher
ontotheshaft.
Note:Whenusing25mm(1inch),38mm
(1-1/2inch),oroccasionally51mm(2inch)
heightofcut,movetheskidsandrollertothe
highestholes.
4.Securetheadjustmentwiththetensioningcap.
AdjustingtheSideSkids
Mounttheskidsinthelowerpositionwhenoperating
ina64mm(2-1/2inch)orhighercuttingheightandin
thehigherpositionwhenoperatinginacuttingheight
lowerthan64mm(2-1/2inches).
Note:Whentheskidsbecomeworn,youcanswitch
theskidstotheoppositesidesofthemower,ipping
themover.Thisallowsyoutousetheskidslonger
beforereplacingthem.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking
brake.
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition,
shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Loosenthescrewatthefrontofeachskid
(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Sideskid
4.Removetheange-headboltsandnutsfrom
eachskid.
5.Moveeachskidtothedesiredpositionand
securethemwiththeange-headboltsandnuts.
Note:Useonlythetoporcentersetsofholes
toadjusttheskids.Usethebottomholeswhen
switchingsides,atwhichtimetheybecomethe
topholesontheothersideofthemower.
ReplacingtheSkidPlates
1.Raisethedeckwingandsecurethelatchpinto
thelatchhandle(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Latchpin2.Latchhandle
2.Removethefastenersthatsecuretheexisting
skidplatetothecuttingunit(Figure8).
Note:Discardtheexistingskidplateand
fasteners.
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Figure8
Centerdecknotshownforclarity
1.Bolt3.Nut
2.Skidplate
3.Installthenewskidplate;refertothedeckskid
kitInstallationInstructions.
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AdjustingtheRollers
Mounttherollersinthelowerpositionwhenoperating
inheightofcutshigherthan64mm(2-1/2inches)and
inthehigherpositionwhenoperatinginheightofcuts
lowerthan64mm(2-1/2inches).
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking
brake.
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition,
shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandsupportiton
jackstands.
4.Removethefastenerssecuringeachrolleron
yourmowerandmovetherollersupordown
asdesired(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Roller2.Rollershaft
5.Installthefastenersasillustrated.
LevelingtheMower
Note:Levelingtoolsspecictothiscuttingunitare
availablefromyourauthorizedTorodistributor.
LevelingFronttoBack
Cuttingunitpitchisthedifferenceinheightofcut
fromthefrontofthebladeplanetothebackofthe
bladeplane.Tororecommendsabladepitchof
approximately8to11mm(5/16to7/16inch).This
meansthatthebackofthebladeplaneis8to11mm
(5/16to7/16inch)higherthanthefront.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceontheshop
oor.
2.Setthemowertothedesiredheightofcut,move
thethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition,shut
offtheengine,engagetheparkingbrake,and
removethekey.
3.Rotatethecenterbladesothatitpointsstraight
forward.
4.Usingashortruler,measurefromtheoorto
thefronttipoftheblade.
5.Rotatethesamebladetiptotherearand
measurefromtheoortothetipofthebladeat
therearofthemower.
6.Subtractthefrontdimensionfromtherear
dimensiontocalculatethebladepitch.
7.AdjusttheU-boltjamnuts(Figure10)securing
thereardeckchains(Figure11)tothemower
decktoraisetherearofthemowersothatthe
bladepitchissetto8to11mm(5/16to7/16
inch).
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Figure10
1.U-bolt2.Jamnut
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Figure11
1.Leftrear-liftchain2.Rightrear-liftchain
LevelingSidetoSide
Ifthecutisunevenacrossthemowerswath,correctit
asfollows:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceontheshop
oor.
2.Setthecuttingunittothedesiredheightofcut,
movethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition,
shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake,
andremovethekey.
3.Checkandadjustfrontandreartractortire
pressure;refertothetractionunitOperator’s
Manual.
4.Checkforbentblades.
5.Removethecoversfromthetopofthecutting
units.
6.Rotatethebladeoneachspindleuntiltheends
faceforwardandbackward.
7.Measurefromtheoortothefronttipofthe
cuttingedge.
8.Adjustthejamnutssecuringthedeckchainsto
themowerdeckuntilthemowerdeckislevel
(Figure11).
OperatingTips
FoldingtheCasterArm
Togainaccesstoorfromtheoperatorareawhenthe
wingdecksarefoldedup,releasethecasterarmlatch
(Figure12)androtatethecasterarmawayfromthe
tractionunit.
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Figure12
1.Caster-armlatch
Important:Rotatethecasterarmbacktothe
machinebeforemowing.
UsingtheTransportLatches
Beforetransportingthemachine,raisethewingdecks
andsecurethewingdecktransportlatches(Figure
13).
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Figure13
1.Wingdecktransportlatches
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UsingtheFastThrottleSetting
andAdjustingtheGroundSpeed
Tomaintainenoughpowerforthemachineanddeck
whilemowing,operatetheengineatthefastthrottle
positionandadjustyourgroundspeedforconditions.
Decreasethegroundspeedastheloadonthecutting
bladesincreases,andincreasethegroundspeedas
theloadonthebladesdecreases.
AlternatingMowingDirection
Alternatethemowingdirectiontoavoidmakingrutsin
theturfovertime.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings,
whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.
SelectingtheCuttingSpeed
Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed.
SelectingtheProperHeight-of-Cut
SettingtoSuitConditions
Removeapproximately25mm(1inch)orno
morethan1/3ofthegrassbladewhencutting.In
exceptionallylushanddensegrass,youmayhaveto
slowdowntheforwardspeedand/orraisetheheight
ofcuttothenexthighersetting.
CuttingLongGrass
Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan
normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,
raisethecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthe
grassatthissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusing
thelower,normalsetting.
KeepingtheMowerClean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe
moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside
themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome
unsatisfactory.
Toreducetheriskofrehazard,keeptheengine,
mufer,batterycompartment,parkingbrake,cutting
units,andfuelstoragecompartmentfreeofgrass,
leaves,orexcessivegrease.Cleanupanyspilledoil
orfuel.
Usecompressedairoraleafblowertocleanthebelt
drivearea.Installanyremovedguardsorcoversafter
cleaning.
MaintainingtheBlade
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason
becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor
shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding,
whichturnsgrassbrownattheedges,slowsgrowth
andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe
bladesdailyforsharpness,andforanywearor
damage.Sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifablade
isdamagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha
genuineT ororeplacementblade.Referto(page).
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst2hours•Tightenthecasterwheelnuts.
Aftertherst10hours•Tightenthecasterwheelnuts.
Aftertherst50hours•Changethemowerdeckgearboxlubricant.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Lubricatethecasterarmbushings.
•Lubricatethecasterwheelbearings.
•Checkthemowerblades.
Every50hours•Lubricatethegreasettings.
•Tightenthecasterwheelnuts.
Every150hours•Checkthelubricantinthemowerdeckgearbox.
Every400hours•Changethemowerdeckgearboxlubricant.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentallystarttheengineand
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
WARNING
Ifyouraisethemachineusingonlyajacktosupportitwhileyouworkunderthemowerdeck,
thejackcouldtip,causingthemowerdecktofall,crushingyouorbystanders.
Alwayssecurethemachinewithatleast2jackstandswhenyouhavethemowerdeckraised.
CAUTION
Onthetopofthemowerdeckare2linksthatconnectthemtotheframe.Connectedto
theselinksaretorsionspringsthatareundertension(Figure14).Ifyoudisconnectthelink,
thestoredenergyinthetorsionspringwillbereleasedandcouldcausethelinkstomove,
damagingyourhandsorngers.
Becarefulwhenremovingthemowerdeckfromtheframeandsecurethelinksbefore
disconnectingthemfromtheframe.
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Figure14
1.Pulllink4.Deck-liftchain
2.Torsionspring5.Retainerpin
3.U-bolts6.Shoulderscrew
Lubrication
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Themachinehasgreasettingsthatmustbe
lubricatedregularlywithNo.2lithiumgrease.If
themachineisoperatedundernormalconditions,
lubricateallbearingsandbushingsafterevery50
hoursofoperationorimmediatelyaftereverywashing.
Lubricatethefollowingareas:
•Casterforkshaftbushings(4)(Figure15)
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Figure15
•Decklinks(5)(Figure16)
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Figure16
•Idlerarmpivots(4)(Figure17)
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Figure17
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•Wingdeckhinges(10)(Figure18)
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Figure18
•Foldingcasterarmpivot(1)(Figure19)
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Figure19
•PTOdriveshaft(2)(Figure20)
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Figure20
•Spindleshaftbearings(5)(Figure21)
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Figure21
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ServicingtheMowerDeck
GearboxLubricant
ThegearboxisdesignedtooperatewithSAE80W-90
gearlube.Althoughthegearboxisshippedwith
lubricantfromthefactory,checkthelevelbefore
operatingthecuttingunitforthersttime.
CheckingtheMowerDeck
GearboxLubricant
ServiceInterval:Every150hours
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Lowerthemowerdecktothe2.5cm(1inch)
heightofcut.
3.DisengagethePTO,releasethetractionpedal,
andengagetheparkingbrake.
4.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition,
stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
5.Liftthefootrest,exposingthetopofthemower
deck.
6.Removethedipstick/llplugfromthetopofthe
gearbox(Figure22)andmakesurethatthe
lubricantisbetweenthemarksonthedipstick.
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Figure22
1.Fillpluganddipstick2.Drainlocation
7.Ifthelubricantlevelislow,addenoughlubricant
untilthelevelisbetweenthemarksonthe
dipstick.
Important:Donotoverllthegearboxand
operatethemowerdeck;otherwise,youmay
damagethegearbox.
ChangingtheMowerDeck
GearboxLubricant
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours
Every400hours
1.Parkthemachineandcuttingunitonalevel
surface.
2.Lowerthemowerdecktothe2.5cm(1inch)
heightofcut.
3.DisengagethePTO,releasethetractionpedal,
andengagetheparkingbrake.
4.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition,
shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
5.Liftthefootresttoexposethetopofthemower
deck.
6.Removethedipstick/llplugfromthetopofthe
gearbox(Figure22).
7.Placeadrainpanunderthedrainpluglocated
underthefrontofthegearboxandremovethe
plug,drainingthelubricantintothepan.
8.Replacethedrainplug.
9.Addenoughlubricant,approximately414ml(14
oz),untilthelevelisbetweenthemarksonthe
dipstick.
Important:Donotoverllthegearboxand
operatethemowerdeck;otherwise,youmay
damagethegearbox.
ServicingtheDriveBelts
RefertoFigure23forroutingthedrivebeltsappropriately.
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Figure23
Beltrouting
ServicingtheBushingsin
theCasterArms
Thecasterarmshavebushingspressedintothe
topandbottomofthetubeandaftermanyhoursof
operation,thebushingswear.Tocheckthebushings,
movethecasterforkbackandforthandfromsideto
side.Ifthecasterspindleislooseinsidethebushings,
thebushingsareworn;replacethem.
1.Raisethecuttingunitsothatthewheelsareoff
theoor.Blockthecuttingunitsothatitcannot
accidentallyfall.
2.Removethetensioningcap,spacer(s),and
thrustwasherfromthetopofthecasterspindle.
3.Pullthecasterspindleoutofthemountingtube.
Allowthethrustwasherandspacer(s)toremain
onthebottomofthespindle.
4.Insertapinpunchintothetoporbottomofthe
mountingtubeanddrivethebushingoutofthe
tube(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Casterarmtube2.Bushings
5.Drivetheotherbushingoutofthetube.
6.Cleantheinsideofthetubestoremoveanydirt.
7.Applygreasetotheinsideandoutsideofthe
newbushings.
8.Usingahammerandaatplate,drivethe
bushingsintothemountingtube.
9.Inspectthecasterspindleforwearandreplace
itifitisdamaged.
10.Pushthecasterspindlethroughthebushings
andthemountingtube.
11.Slidethethrustwasherandthespacer(s)onto
thespindle.
12.Installthetensioningcaponthecasterspindle
toretainallpartsinplace.
ServicingtheCaster
WheelsandBearings
1.Removethelocknutfromtheboltholdingthe
casterwheelassemblybetweenthecasterfork
(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.Casterwheel3.Bearing(2)
2.Casterfork4.Bearingspacer
2.Graspthecasterwheelandslidetheboltout
oftheforkorpivotarm.
3.Removethebearingfromthewheelhuband
allowthebearingspacertofallout(Figure25).
4.Removethebearingfromtheoppositesideof
thewheelhub.
5.Checkthebearings,spacer,andinsideofthe
wheelhubforwear.Replaceanydamaged
parts.
6.Toassemblethecasterwheel,pushthebearing
intothewheelhub.
Note:Wheninstallingthebearings,presson
theouterraceofthebearing.
7.Slidethebearingspacerintothewheelhub.
Pushtheotherbearingintotheopenendofthe
wheelhubtocaptivatethebearingspacerinside
thewheelhub.
8.Installthecasterwheelassemblybetweenthe
casterforkandsecureitinplacewiththebolt
andlocknut.
ServicingtheBlades
Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason
becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor
shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding
turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth
andincreasesthechanceofdisease.
Checkthebladesdailyforsharpness,andforany
wearordamage.Sharpenthebladesasnecessary.
Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceitimmediately
withagenuineTororeplacementblade.
DANGER
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda
pieceofthebladecouldbethrowntowardyou
orabystander,resultinginseriouspersonal
injuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor
damage.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
Inspectandcheckthebladesevery8hours.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blades
1.DisengagethePTO,releasethetractionpedal,
andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition,
stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure26).Ifthe
edgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removeand
sharpentheblades.Referto(page).
2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythesailarea
(Figure26).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,ora
slotforminginthisarea(Figure26),immediately
installanewblade.
DANGER
Ifyouallowthebladetowear,aslotwill
formbetweenthesailandatpartofthe
blade.Eventuallyapieceoftheblade
maybreakoffandbethrownfromunder
thehousing,possiblyresultinginserious
injuryordeathtoyouorbystanders.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwear
ordamage.
•Nevertrytostraightenabladethat
isbentorweldabrokenorcracked
blade.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
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Figure26
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Sailarea4.Crack
CheckingforBentBlades
1.DisengagethePTO,releasethetractionpedal
andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition,
shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward
andbackward(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.PositionA2.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface
4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting
edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure27).Note
thisdimension.
5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.
6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge
ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3
above.Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions
obtainedinsteps3and4mustnotexceed
3mm(1/8inch).Ifthisdimensionexceeds
3mm(1/8inch),thebladeisbentandmustbe
replaced;referto(page)and(page).
WARNING
Abladethatisbentordamagedcould
breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor
killyouorbystanders.
•Alwaysreplacebentordamaged
bladewithanewblade.
•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesin
theedgesorsurfacesofblade.
RemovingtheBlades
Ablademustbereplacedifitisoutofbalance,bent,
orifitishitbyasolidobject.Toensureoptimum
performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof
themachine,usegenuineT ororeplacementblades.
Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturers
mayresultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.
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WARNING
Contactwithasharpbladecancauseserious
injury.
Wearglovesorwrapsharpedgesoftheblade
witharag.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragora
thickly-paddedglove.
2.Removethebladebolt,theanti-scalpplate,and
thebladefromthespindleshaft(Figure30).
SharpeningtheBlades
WARNING
Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecould
bethrownandcauseseriousinjury.
Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpening
blades.
1.Sharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsofthe
blade(Figure28).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.Theblade
retainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof
materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.
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Figure28
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona
bladebalancer(Figure29).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,
thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthe
bladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloffthe
endofthesailareaonly(Figure30).Repeatthis
procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.
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Figure29
1.Blade2.Balancer
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Figure30
1.Spindle3.Anti-scalpplate
2.Sailareaofblade4.Bladebolt
InstallingtheBlades
Note:The2wing-deckbladesarenotthesameas
the3centerblades.
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure
30).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade
mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside
ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.
2.Installtheanti-scalpplateandbladebolt(Figure
30).
3.Torquethebladeboltto115to150N∙m(85to
110ft-lb).
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