Toro 04052TE User manual

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
FORM NO. 3324-332 Rev A
MODEL NO. 04052TE—200000001 & UP
GREENSMASTER® 1000
®
© 1999 The Toro Company

Foreword 2
Table of Contents 2
Safety 3
Symbol Glossary 6
Specifications 9
Preparation Before Operating 10
Add Engine Oil 10
Fill The Fuel Tank 10
Leveling The Rear Drum To The Reel 11
Adjust The Bedknife To The Reel 11
Adjust The Height Of Cut 12
Adjusting Grass Shield Height 13
Adjusting The Cut-Off Bar 14
Install The Grass Basket 14
Check Interlock Switch Operation 14
Controls 15
Operating Instructions 17
Starting And Stopping 17
Transport Operation 17
Preparing To Mow 17
Mowing Operation 17
Before Mowing 18
Method Of Mowing 18
Control Operation 18
After Mowing 18
Maintenance 19
Minimum Recommended Maintenance
Intervals 19
Lubrication 20
Engine Oil 21
Servicing The Air Cleaner 21
Replacing The Spark Plug 22
Cleaning The Fuel Filter 23
Adjusting Belts 23
Adjusting The Traction Control 26
Adjusting The
Service/Park Brake 26
Adjusting The Throttle Control 27
Adjusting The Interlock Switch 27
Servicing The Bedbar 28
Reel Backlapping 28
Identification And Ordering 29
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The GREENSMASTER®1000 was developed to provide an efficient, trouble-free method of mowing high
quality-turf on the finest greens. The latest concepts of engineering, design and safety have been incorporated
into this machine, along with the highest quality parts and workmanship. Excellent service will be derived if
proper operation and maintenance practices are followed.
Safety, mechanical and some general information in this manual are emphasized. DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION identify safety messages. Whenever the triangle safety symbol appears, it is followed by a safety
message that must be read and understood. For more details concerning safety, read the safety instructions.
IMPORTANT identifies special mechanical information and NOTE identifies general information worthy of
special attention.
If help about operation or safety is ever needed, contact your local Authorized TORO Distributor. In addition
to genuine TORO replacement parts, the distributor also has optional equipment for the complete line of
TORO turf care equipment. Keep your Toro all TORO. Buy genuine TORO parts and accessories.
Foreword
Ta le of Contents

Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawn mower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never mow while people, especially children, or
pets are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
5. Do not carry passengers.
6. All drivers should seek and obtain professional
and practical instruction. Such instruction
should emphasize:
• the need for care and concentration when
working with ride-on machines;
• control of a ride-on machine sliding on a
slope will not be regained by the
application of the brake. The main reasons
for loss of control are:
– insufficient wheel grip;
– being driven too fast;
– inadequate braking;
– the type of machine is unsuitable for
its task;
– lack of awareness of the effects of
ground conditions, especially slopes;
– ##incorrect hitching and load
distribution.
Preparation
1. While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which may be thrown by the machine.
3. WARNING—Petrol is highly flammable.
• Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refueling.
• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
petrol while the engine is running or when
the engine is hot.
• If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine but move the machine away
from the are of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
• Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
4. Replace faulty silencers.
Operation
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3. Before attempting to start the engine, disengage
all blade attachment clutches and shift into
neutral.
4. Do not use on slopes of more than:
• Never mow side hills over 5°
• Never mow uphill over 10°
• Never mow downhill over 15°
5. Remember there is no such thing as a “safe”
slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care. To guard against overturning:
• do not stop or start suddenly when going
up or downhill;
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Safety

• engage the clutch slowly, and always keep
the machine in gear, especially when
travailing downhill;
• machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns;
• stay alert for bumps and hollows and other
hidden hazards;
• never mow across the face of the slope,
unless the lawn mower is designed for this
purpose.
6. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
• Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
• Limit loads to those you can safely
control.
• Do not turn sharply. Use care when
reversing.
• Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
when suggested in the instruction
handbook.
7. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
8. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
9. When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the machine while in
operation .
10. Never operate the lawn mower with defective
guards, shields or without safety protective
devices in place.
11. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speeds may increase the hazard of
personal injury.
12. Before leaving the operator’s position:
• disengage the power take-off and lower
the attachments;
• change into neutral and set the parking
brake;
• stop the engine and remove the key.
13. Disengage the drive to attachments when
transporting or not in use.
14. Stop the engine and disengage the drive to the
attachment
• before refueling;
• before removing the grass catcher;
• before making height adjustments unless
the adjustment can be made from the
operator’s position.
• before clearing blockages;
• before checking, cleaning or working on
the lawnmower;
• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the
equipment.
15. Reduce the throttle setting during engine runout
and, if the engine is provided with a shutoff
valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
mowing.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the
tank inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark.
3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
Safety
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8. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
9. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
10. When the machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means unless a
positive mechanical lock is used.
Sound Pressure Level
This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted
sound pressure at the operator ear of: 83 dB(A),
based on measurements of identical machines per
84/538/EEC.
Vi ration Level
This unit has a hand-arm vibration level of 10.05
m/s2, based on measurements of identical machines
per ISO 5349 procedures.
Safety
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Sym ol Glossary
Caustic liquids,
chemical urns to
fingers or hand
Poisonous
fumes or toxic
gases, asphyxiation
Electrical shock,
electrocution High pressure fluid, injection
into ody
High pressure
spray, erosion of
flesh
High pressure
spray, erosion of
flesh
Crushing of
fingers or hand,
force applied from
a ove
Crushing of
toes or foot, force
applied from a ove
Crushing of
whole ody,
applied from
a ove
Crushing of
torso, force
applied from side
Crushing of fingers
or hand/, force
applied from side
Crushing of
whole ody Crushing of head, torso and
arms
Cutting of
fingers or hand Cutting of footCrushing of leg, force applied
from side
Cutting or
entanglement of
foot, rotating auger
Severing of
foot, rotating
knives
Severing of
fingers or hand,
impeller lade
Wait until all
machine
components have
completely stopped
efore touching them
Severing of
fingers or hand,
engine fan
Whole ody entanglement,
implement input drive line Fingers or hand entangle-
ment, chain drive
Runover/ ack-
over, (relevant
machine to appear
in dashed ox)
Machine tipping,
riding mower Machine rollover, ROPS (relevant
machine to appear
in dashed ox)
Stored energy
hazard, kick ack
or upward motion
Hot surfaces,
urns to fingers
or hands
Hand & arm
entanglement,
elt drive
Thrown or fly-
ing o jects, whole
ody exposure
Thrown or
flying o jects,
face exposure
Explosion Fire or open
flame
Secure lifting
cylinder with locking
device efore getting
in hazardous area
Stay a safe
distance from
the machine
Stay clear of
articulation area
while engine is
running
Do not open
or remove safety
shields while
engine is
running
Do not step on
loading platform if
PTO is connected to tractor
& engine is running
Do not step
Shut off engine
& remove key efore
performing mainten-
ance or repair work
Riding on this
machine is allowed
only on a passen-
ger seat & only if the
driver’s view is not
hindered
Consult
technical manual
for proper service
procedures
Fasten seat elts Safety alert
triangle outline safety alert sym ol Read operator’s manual

Safety
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Fire, open light
& smoking
prohi ited
Hydraulic
system Brake system Oil Coolant (water) Intake air Exhaust gas Pressure
Level
indicator Liquid level Filter Temperature Failure/ Malfunction Start switch/ mechanism On/start Off/stop
Plus/increase/
positive polarity
Engage Disengage Attachment
lower Attachment raise Spacing distance Snow thrower, collector auger Minus/decrease/
negative polarity
Horn Battery charging
condition
Hourmeter/elapsed
operating hours Fast Slow Continuous varia le, linear Volume empty Volume full
Machine travel
direction,
forward/rearward
Control lever
operating
direction, dual
direction
Control lever
operating
direction, multiple
direction
Clockwise
rotation Counter-clock- wise rotation Grease lu rication
point
Oil lu rication
point Lift point
Jack or
support point Draining/ emptying Engine lu ricat- ing oil Engine lu ricating
oil pressure Engine lu ricating oil level Engine lu ricating oil filter Engine lu ricating oil
temperature
Engine coolant
Flush with water Engine Transmission
Hearing
protection must
e worn
Caution, toxic
risk
Eye protection
must e worn Head protection must e worn First aid

Safety
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Transmission
failure/malfunction Clutch Neutral High Low Forward Reverse Park
NHLFRP
First gear Second gear Third gear (other #'s
may e used until
the maximum # of for-
ward gears is reached.)
Hydraulic oil Hydraulic oil
temperature
231
Hydraulic oil
pressure Hydraulic oil level Hydraulic oil filter
Hydraulic oil
failure/malfunction Parking rake Fuel Fuel level Fuel filter Fuel system
failure/malfunction
Diesel fuel Unleaded fuel
Headlights Lock Unlock Differential lock 4-Wheel drive Power Take-Off Power Take-Off,
rotational speed Reel cutting element
Reel cutting
element, height
adjustment
Traction A ove working
temperature range
Drilling Manual metal arc
welding Manual 0356 Water pump 0626 Keep dry
0430 weight Do not dispose
in the gar age CE logo
Engine coolant
pressure Engine coolant f ilter Engine lu ricating oil
pressure
Engine intake/
com ustion air Engine intake/ com ustion air
pressure
Engine intake/
air filter Engine start Engine stop
Engine failure/
malfunction Engine rotational speed/frequency Choke Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat (low temperature
start aid)
Transmission oil Transmission oil
pressure
n/min
Transmission oil
temperature

Engine: Kawasaki, air cooled, overhead valve, 4
cycle, 2.76 kW (3.7 hp), 2.36” x 1.73” bore and
stroke, 7.57 cu. in. (124 cc) displacement, 8.4:1
compression ratio, 14.9 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) @ 1400
rpm. Electronic ignition, maximum noise
suppression muffler. 2.5 l (2.64 quart) fuel tank
capacity.
Traction Drive: Engine to countershaft drive: two
“A” section V belts. Countershaft to differential
drive: 5mm pitch timing belt. Differential to drum
drive: 8mm pitch timing belt.
Differential: Peerless Series 100.
Transport Clutch: Belt idler
Brake: Band drum
Optional Transport Tires: Quick detachable,
3.00/3.25 x 6, 32.5 tread width.
Traction Drum: Dual cast aluminum, 19 cm (7.5”)
diameter.
Controls: Engine has recoil starter, ON/OFF switch,
and choke. Handle has throttle lever, traction
engage lever and service/ park brake lever. The
mower has reel drive engage lever. Safety devices:
neutral interlock system.
Handle: Loop style, 2.5cm (1”) diameter.
Reel Construction: 12.7cm (5”) diameter, 11
carbon steel blades welded to 5 stamped steel
spiders.
Width of Cut: 53.3 cm (21”)
Height of Cut Range: 2mm–12.25 mm (5/64” to
1/2”)
Clip: 0.16”
Reel Clutch: Jaw Type.
Bedknife and bedbar: Single-edged, high-carbon
steel bedknife, hardened to Rc 48–55. Fastened to
machined, cast iron bedbar. Tournament bedknife
(Part No. 93-4263), standard.
Grass Basket: Molded polyethylene.
Dimensions:
Width: 91.4 cm (36”)
Height: 119.4 cm (47”)
Length: 149.9 cm (59”)
Dry Weight: 208 lbs. with basket and Wiehle roller,
without wheels or grooming reel.
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Specifications

Add Engine Oil
Initially, the crankcase must be filled with 47 cl (16
ounces) of proper viscosity oil (See chart below).
Use any high-quality detergent oil having the
American Petroleum Institute (API) “service
classification”–SG SH, or SJ.
Temperature Oil Viscosity
10°C or below SAE 10W30
10°C to 35°C SAE 10W30 or 30
Above 35°C SAE 40
1. Position the mower so the engine is level and
clean around the oil level gauge (Fig. 1).
Figure 1
1. Oil level gauge
2. Remove the gauge by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Wipe the gauge clean and insert it into the filler
port. Then remove it and check the level of oil.
Do not screw the gauge into the port. If the
level is low, add only enough oil to raise the
level to the filler opening.
Note: We recommend that the oil level be
checked each time the mower is used or after
every 5 operating hours. Initially, change the oil
after the first 20 hours of operation; thereafter,
change the oil after every 50 hours of operation.
More frequent oil changes are required in
dusty or dirty conditions.
Fill The Fuel Tank
NOTE: NEVER USE METHANOL, GASOLINE
CONTAINING METHANOL, GASOLINE
CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL,
GASOLINE ADDITIVES, PREMIUM GASOLINE
OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE FUEL SYSTEM
DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the
cap from tank (Fig. 2). Using unleaded
gasoline, fill the fuel tank no higher than to the
bottom of the filter screen. DO NOT OVER
FILL.
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Preparation Before Operating
Because fuel is flammable, caution must be used
when storing or handling it. Do not fill the fuel
tank while the engine is running, hot or when the
machine is in an enclosed area. Vapors may
build up and be ignited by a spark or flame
source many feet away. DO NOT SMOKE
while filling the fuel tank to prevent the
possibility of an explosion. Always fill the fuel
tank outside and wipe up any spilled fuel before
starting the engine. Use a funnel or spout to
prevent spilling, and fill the tank no higher than
to the bottom of the filler screen. DO NOT
OVER FILL.
Store fuel in a clean safety approved container
and keep the cap on the container. Keep fuel in
a cool, well-ventilated place; never in an
enclosed area such as a hot storage shed. To
assure volatility, do not buy more than a 30-day
supply of gasoline, or a 6-month supply of diesel
fuel.
Gasoline is a fuel for internal combustion
engines; therefore, do not use it for any other
purpose.
Since many children like the smell of gasoline,
keep it out of their reach because the fumes are
explosive and dangerous to inhale.
DANGER
1

Figure 2
1. Fuel tank ap
2. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Leveling The Rear Drum
To The Reel
1. Position the machine on a flat, level surface,
preferably a precision steel plate. Place a 6mm
x 25mm flat steel strip, 61 cm long, under the
reel blades and against the front edge of the bed
knife to prevent the bedbar from resting on the
work surface.
2. Raise the front roller so that only the rear drum
and the reel are on the surface.
3. Firmly press down on the machine above the
reel so all reel blades contact the steel strip.
4. While pressing down on the reel, slide a feeler
gauge under one end of the drum, then check
the other end of the drum. If there is a gap
between the drum and the work surface, greater
than 0.25mm on either end, an adjustment to the
drum is required; go to step 5. If the gap is less
than 0.25mm no adjustment is required.
5. Remove the rear belt cover from the right side
of the machine.
6. Rotate the drive pulley until the holes align with
the (4) roller bearing flange screws
(Fig. 3).
Figure 3.
1. Drive pulley
2. Four holes
3. Idler pulley
7. Loosen the four roller bearing screws and the
screw securing the idler pulley. Raise or lower
the right side of the roller assembly until the gap
is reduced to less than 0.25mm (0.01”). Tighten
the roller-bearing screws. Adjust belt tension
and tighten idler pulley mounting screw (Fig.
3).
Adjust The Bedknife
To The Reel
Bedknife-to-reel adjustment is done by loosening or
tightening the bedknife adjusting screws, located on
top of the mower.
1. Position the machine on a flat, level work
surface. Make sure the reel contact is removed
by loosening jam nuts on the bedknife adjusting
screws and rotating the adjusting screws
counterclockwise (Fig. 4).
2. Tilt the mower back on the handle to expose the
bedknife and reel.
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Preparation Before Operating
1
3
2

Figure 4
1. Bedknife adjusting s rew
3. On one end of the front side of the reel, insert a
long strip of newspaper between the reel and the
bedknife (Fig. 5). While slowly rotating the
reel forward, tighten the bedknife adjusting
screw (on same end of the reel), one flat at a
time, until the paper is pinched lightly when
inserted from the front, parallel to the bedknife,
which results in a slight drag when the paper is
pulled (Fig. 4).
Figure 5
Note: Each time the adjusting screw is rotated
one click, the bedknife moves .0018mm closer
to the reel. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE
ADJUSTING SCREW.
4. Check for light contact at the other end of the
reel using the paper and adjust as required.
5. After adjustment, check to see if the reel can
pinch paper when it is inserted from the front
and cut paper when inserted at a right angle to
the bedknife (Fig. 5). It should be possible to
cut paper with minimum contact between the
bedknife and the reel blades. Should excessive
reel drag be evident, it will be either necessary
to backlap or regrind the cutting unit to achieve
the sharp edges needed for precision cutting
(see Toro reel sharpening manual).
Adjust The Height Of Cut
1. Verify that the rear roller is level and that the
bedknife-to-reel contact is correct. Tip the
mower back on its handle to expose the front
and rear rollers and the bedknife.
2. Loosen the locknuts securing the height-of-cut
arms to the height-of-cut brackets (Fig. 6).
Figure 6
1. Height-of- ut arm
2. Height-of- ut bra ket
3. Loosen the nut on the gauge bar (Fig. 7) and set
the adjusting screw to desired height of cut. The
distance between the bottom of the screw head
and the face of the bar is height of cut.
Preparation Before Operating
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1
2
1

Figure 7
1. Gauge bar
2. Height adjusting s rew
3. Nut
4. Hook the screw head on the cutting edge of the
bedknife and rest the rear end of the bar on the
rear roller (Fig. 8).
5. Rotate the adjusting knob until the roller
contacts the front of the gauge bar. Adjust both
ends of the roller until the entire roller is
parallel to the bedknife.
IMPORTANT: When set properly, the rear
and front rollers will contact the gauge bar
and the screw will be snug against the
bedknife. This assures height of cut is
identical at both ends of the bedknife.
Figure 8
6. Tighten the nuts to lock adjustment.
IMPORTANT: To avoid scalping on
undulating turf, make sure the roller
supports are positioned rearward (roller
closer to the reel).
Note: The front roller can be put in three different
positions (Fig. 9) depending on the application and
your needs.
• Use the front position when a groomer is
installed.
• Use the middle position without a groomer.
• Use the third position in extremely undulating
turf conditions.
Figure 9
Adjusting Grass Shield Height
Adjust the shield to assure proper grass clipping
discharge into the basket.
1. Measure the distance from the top of the front
support rod to the front lip of the shield at each
end of the cutting unit (Fig. 10).
Figure 10
1. Support rod
2. Shield
2. The height of the shield from the support rod
for normal cutting conditions should be 10 cm
(4 inches). Loosen the capscrews and nuts
securing each end of the shield to the side
plate, adjust the shield to its correct height and
tighten the fasteners.
Note: The shield can be lowered for drier
conditions (clippings fly over the top of the
basket) or raised to allow for heavy wet grass
conditions (clippings build up on the rear of the
basket).
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Preparation Before Operating
1
1
2
2
3

Adjusting The Cut-Off Bar
Adjust the cut-off bar to assure clippings are cleanly
discharged from the reel area:
1. Loosen the screws securing the top bar (Fig. 11)
to the cutting unit. Insert a .060 inch feeler
gauge between the top of the reel and the bar
and tighten the screws. Assure the bar and the
reel are equal distance apart across the entire
reel.
Figure 11
1. Support rod
Note: The bar is adjustable to compensate for
changes in turf conditions. The bar should be
adjusted closer to the reel when turf is
extremely wet. By contrast, adjust the bar
further away from the reel when turf conditions
are dry.
The bar should be parallel to the reel to assure
optimum performance and should be adjusted
whenever shield height is adjusted or whenever
the reel is sharpened on a reel grinder.
Install The Grass Basket
1. Grasp the basket by the top rear lip and slide it
onto the basket mounting rods (Fig. 12).
Figure 12
1. Grass basket
Check Interlock Switch
Operation
1. Place the traction lever into the ENGAGE
position and the engine controls in STARTING
position.
2. Try to start the engine. The engine should not
start. If it does, the interlock switch needs
service. Correct the problem before operating.
Refer to Adjusting the Interlock Switch.
Preparation Before Operating
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1
1

Traction Engagement Lever (Fig. 13)—Located
on the front right side of the control panel. The
lever has two positions: NEUTRAL and
FORWARD. Pushing the lever forward engages the
traction drive.
Operator Presence Control (Optional) (Fig. 13)—
Located on the rear of the handle. Push the control
lever forward to engage the traction drive. The
lever must be engaged before engaging the traction
engagement level or the engine will stop.
Service/Park Brake (Fig. 13)—Located on the left
front side of control panel. Use the brake to slow or
stop the machine. The brake can also be used as a
parking brake. Pulling the lever back over the
center will set the parking brake.
Throttle Control (Fig. 13)—Located on the rear
right side of control panel. The lever connects to
and operates the throttle linkage to the carburetor.
Engine speed can be varied from 1600 rpm to 3600
rpm.
Fig. 13
1. Throttle ontrol
2. Tra tion engagement lever
3. Servi e/park brake
4. Operator presen e ontrol (optional)
Reel Drive Engagement Lever (Fig. 14)—Located
on the right front corner of the machine. The lever
has two positions: ENGAGE and DISENGAGE.
Pull up on the lever to engage the reel or push down
on the lever to disengage the reel.
Fig. 14
1. Reel drive engagement lever
Choke Lever (Fig. 15)—Located on the left front of
the engine. The lever has two positions: RUN and
CHOKE. Move the lever to CHOKE when starting
a cold engine. After the engine starts, move the
lever to RUN.
Fuel Shut-off Valve (Fig. 15)—Located on the left
front of the engine. The valve has two positions:
CLOSED and OPEN. Move the lever to CLOSED
when storing or transporting the machine. Move the
valve to OPEN before starting the engine.
Fig. 15
1. Choke lever
2. Fuel shut off valve
Recoil Starter (Fig. 16)—Pull the recoil starter
handle to start the engine.
Kick Stand (Fig. 16)—Located at the rear of the
machine, the kickstand is used to raise the rear of
the machine for installation or removal of transport
wheels.
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Controls
1
1
4
3
2

Fig. 16
1. Re oil starter
2. On/Off swit h
3. Ki kstand
Controls
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3
2
1

Starting And Stopping
Note: Make sure the spark plug wire is installed on
the spark plug.
1. Make sure the traction (Fig. 13 ) and reel drive
(Fig. 13) levers are in the DISENGAGED
position.
Note: The engine will not start if the traction
lever is in the engaged position.
2. Open the fuel shut-off valve on the engine
(Fig. 15).
3. Move the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 16) to ON.
4. Move the throttle control (Fig. 13) to FAST.
5. Move the choke lever (Fig. 15) to the half-open
position when starting a cold engine. The choke
may not be required when starting a warm
engine.
6. Pull the recoil starter handle out until positive
engagement results, then pull vigorously to start
the engine. Close the choke as the engine
warms up.
Note: Do not pull the recoil rope to its limit or
let go of the starter handle when pulling the
rope because the rope may break or the recoil
assembly may be damaged.
7. To stop the engine during operation, move the
traction and reel drive controls to
DISENGAGED, the throttle control to SLOW
and the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
8. Before storing the machine, pull the spark plug
wire off the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
9. Close the fuel shut-off valve before storing or
transporting the mower in a vehicle.
Transport Operation
1. Push the kick stand down with your foot and
pull up on the handle to raise the rear of the
mower and install the transport wheels.
2. To release the kickstand, push the mower
forward and then downward on handle.
3. Assure the traction and reel drive controls are in
DISENGAGE and start the engine.
4. Set throttle control in SLOW, tip the front of the
machine up and slowly increase engine speed
while gradually engaging the traction drive so
the mower moves forward slowly.
5. Adjust the throttle to operate the mower at the
desired ground speed and transport the mower
to desired destination.
Preparing To Mow
1. Return the traction control lever to
DISENGAGE, the throttle to SLOW and stop
the engine.
2. Push the kickstand down with your foot and
pull up on the handle to raise the wheels off the
ground.
3. Push the locking clips on the wheels out of the
grooves in the shafts and slide the wheels off
the shafts.
4. Release the kick stand.
Mowing Operation
Proper use of the Greensmaster 1000 provides the
smoothest turf cutting available. The instructions
will provide the utmost performance from your
mower.
Important: Excessive operation of the cutting
unit with the absence of grass clippings
(lubricant) can damage the cutting unit.
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Operating Instructions

Before Mowing
Be sure the mower is carefully adjusted and is set
evenly on both sides of the reel. Improper mower
adjustment is magnified many times in the
appearance of the clipped turf. Remove all foreign
objects from the turf before mowing. Make sure
everyone, especially children and pets, is clear of
the work area.
Method Of Mowing
The greens should be mowed in a straight back-and-
forth direction across the green. Avoid circular
mowing or turning the mower on greens areas since
scuffing may occur. Turning the mower should be
done off the green by raising the cutting reel
(pushing the handle down) and turning on the
traction drum. Mowing should be done at a normal
walking pace. Fast speeds saves very little time and
will result in an inferior mowing job.
Control Operation
To operate the controls while mowing:
1. Start the engine, set the throttle at reduced
speed, push down on the handle to raise the
cutting unit, move the traction lever to
ENGAGED and transport the mower onto the
collar of green.
2. Move the traction lever to DISENGAGED and
ENGAGE the reel drive lever.
3. Move the traction lever to the ENGAGED
position, increase the throttle speed until the
mower is traveling at the desired ground speed,
drive the mower out onto the green area, lower
the front of the mower and begin operation.
After Mowing
1. Drive off the green, move the traction control
lever to DISENGAGE, stop the engine and push
the reel drive lever to DISENGAGED.
2. Empty the grass catcher of clippings, install
grass catcher and commence transport
operation.
Operating
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Maintenance
Daily Maintenance Checklist
Check the following daily:
✓Safety interlock operation
✓Park brake operation
✓Fuel level
✓Engine oil level
✓Air filter
✓Clean the engine’s cooling fins
✓Unusual engine noises
✓Unusual operating noises
✓Reel-to-bedknife adjustment
✓Height-of-cut adjustment
Lubricate all grease fittings immediately after every
washing, regardless of the interval.
Touch-up damaged paint
Maintenance Procedure Maintenance Interval & Service
✝Initial break in at 20 hours
Replace all interlock switches
Clean the combustion chamber.
Replace the spark plug.
Adjust the valves and torque the head bolts.
Check the cut-off bar adjustment.
Service the air cleaner filter.
Clean the fuel filter and sediment bowl.
Adjust the traction drive belts.
✝Change the engine oil.
Service air filter pre-cleaner.
Lubricate all grease fittings.
Check for loose fasteners.
Every
200 hours
Every
100 hours
Every
50 hours
Every
25 hours
Minimum Recommended Maintenance Intervals
Annual Recommendations:
Items listed are recommended every 2 years.

Lu rication
The (13) grease fittings on the mower should be
greased at least every 25 hours. Lubricate using No.
2 multi-purpose lithium base grease. A hand-
operated grease gun is recommended for best
results.
1. Wipe each grease fitting with a clean cloth.
2. The grease fitting locations are: (2) on the front
roller (Fig. 17), (2) on the reel bearings (Fig.
17), (2) on the drum axles (Fig. 18), (3) on the
differential (Fig. 18), (2) on the reel
countershaft bearings (Fig. 19) and (2) on the
belt idler pivots (Fig. 20).
IMPORTANT: Do not apply too much
pressure or the grease seals will become
permanently damaged.
3. Wipe off excess grease.
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19
Figure 20
Maintenance
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