Toro 30223TE GROUNDSMASTER 223D User manual

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
FORM NO. 3318-239 GB Rev. B
MODEL NO. 30233TE—60001 & UP
2-Wheel nd 4-Wheel Drive Tr ction Units
MODEL NO. 30243TE—60001 & UP
GROUNDSMASTER® 223D
®
©The Toro Company—199

To assure maximum safety, optimum performance,
and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you or any other operator of the mower read and
understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
SAF TY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this sym-
bol:
The safety alert symbol means CAUTION, WARN-
ING or DANG R—personal safety instruction.
Failure to comply with the instruction may result in
personal injury.
FOREWORD
The GROUNDSMAST R 223-D was developed to
satisfy the demand for a maneuverable, intermediate
size, turf maintenance rotary mower. The machine
has advanced concepts in engineering, design and
safety; and if maintained properly, it will give excel-
lent service.
Since the GROUNDSMAST R 223-D is a high
quality product, Toro is concerned about the future
use of the machine and the safety of the user. Read
this manual to familiarize yourself with the proper
set up, operation, and maintenance instructions.
Certain information in this manual is emphasized.
DANG R, WARNING and CAUTION identify per-
sonal safety related information. IMPORTANT iden-
tifies mechanical information demanding special
attention. Be sure to read the directive because it
deals with the possibility of damaging a part or parts
of the machine. NOT identifies general information
worthy of special attention.
If help concerning set up, operation, maintenance or
safety is ever needed, contact a local Authorized
Toro Distributor. In addition to genuine Toro replace-
ment parts, the distributor also has optional equip-
ment form the complete line of Toro turf care equip-
ment. Keep your Toro all Toro – buy genuine Toro
replacement parts and accessories.
Whenever you have questions or need service, con-
tact your local authorized Toro Distributor. In addi-
tion to having a complete line of accessories and
professional turf care service technicians, the distrib-
utor has a complete line of genuine TORO replace-
ment parts to keep your machine operating properly.
Keep your TORO all TORO. Buy genuine TORO
parts and accessories.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAF TY INSTRUCTIONS 3
SP CIFICATIONS 9
B FOR OP RATING 11
CONTROLS 15
OP RATING INSTRUCTIONS 17
LUBRICATION 20
QUICK R F R NC AID 22
PR PARATION FOR S ASONAL STORAG 23
PRODUCT ID NTIFICATION 23
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Safety
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 lawnmower. 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 rideon 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;
Preparation
1. While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open san-
dals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip-
ment 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
area 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.
5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or dam-
aged blades and bolts in sets to preserve bal-
ance.
6. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
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 neu-
tral.
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 grass9 slopes requires particu-

Safety
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lar care. To guard against overturning:
• do not stop or start suddenly when going up
or downhill;
• engage clutch slowly, always keep 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 lawnmower 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 revers-
ing.
• 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 dis-
charge of material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone near the machine while in operation .
10. Never operate the lawnmower 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 drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)or remove
the ignition key
• before cleaning blockages or unclogging
chute;
• 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 equip-
ment;
• if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
14. Disengage drive to attachments when transport-
ing or not in use.
15. Stop the engine and disengage drive to attach-
ment
• before refueling;
• before removing the grass catcher;
• before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
16. 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

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Safety
deterioration.
6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors
8. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
9. When machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means unless a
positive mechanical lock is used.
Sound & Vibration Levels
Sound Levels
This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted
sound pressure at the operator ear of: 80 dB(A),
based on measurements of identical machines per
84/538/ C.
This unit has a sound power level of 104
dB(A)/1pW, based on measurements of identical
machines per procedures outlined in Directive
84/538/ C and amendments
Vibration Levels
This unit has a vibration level of 5.0 m/s2at the
hands, based on measurements of identical machines
per ISO 5349 procedures.
This unit does not exceed a vibration level of 0.5
m/s2at the posterior based on measurements of iden-
tical machines per ISO 2631 procedures.

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Symbol Glossary
Caustic liquids,
chemical burns to
fingers or hand
Poisonous
fumes or toxic
gases, asphyxiation
Electrical shock,
electrocution High pressure fluid, injection
into body
High pressure
spray, erosion of
flesh
High pressure
spray, erosion of
flesh
Crushing of
fingers or hand,
force applied from
above
Crushing of
toes or foot, force
applied from above
Crushing of
whole body,
applied from
above
Crushing of
torso, force
applied from side
Crushing of fingers
or hand/, force
applied from side
Crushing of
whole body Crushing of head, torso and
arms
Cutting of
fingers or hand Cutting of footCrushing of leg, force applied
from side
Severing of
fingers or hand,
mower blade
Severing of
toes or foot,
mower blade
Severing of
toes or fingers,
rotary mower
blade
Cutting or
entanglement of
foot, rotating auger
Severing of
foot, rotating
knives
Severing of
fingers or hand,
impeller blade
Dismember-
ment, front engine
mower in forward
motion
Dismember-
ment, front engine
mower in rearward
motion
Severing of
fingers or hand,
engine fan
Whole body entanglement,
implement input drive line Fingers or hand entangle-
ment, chain
drive
Hand & arm
entanglement,
belt drive
Thrown or flying
objects, whole
body exposure
Thrown or
flying objects,
face exposure
Thrown or flying
objects, rotary
mover
Runover/back-
over, vehicle Machine tipping, riding
mower
Machine rollover,
ROPS (rear
engine mower)
Stored energy
hazard, kickback
or upward motion
Hot surfaces,
burns to fingers
or hands
Explosion Fire or open
flame
Secure lifting
cylinder with locking
device before getting
in hazardous area
Do not step on
loading platform
if PTO is connect-
ed to tractor &
engine is running
Do not step Wait until all
machine comp-
onents have
completely
stopped before
touching them
Shut off engine
& remove key
before perform-
ing maintenance
or repair work
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
Riding on this
machine is allowed
only on a passen-
ger seat & only if the
driver’s view is not
hindered

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Safety
Fasten seat
belts Safety alert triangle Outline safety alert symbol Read operator’s manual Fire, open light and smoking
prohibited
Eye protection
must be worn
Consult technical
manual for proper
service
procedures
Hearing
protection must
be worn
Caution, toxic
risk
Head protection
must be worn Flush with water Engine Transmission Hydraulic systemFirst aid
Oil Coolant (water) Intake air Exhaust gas Pressure Level indicator Liquid level
Brake system
Disengage
Filter Temperature Failure/
Malfunction Start switch/ mechanism On/start Off/stop Engage
Plus/increase/
positive polarity Minus/decrease/ negative polarity Horn Battery charging
condition Hourmeter/ elapsed operating
hours
Fast Slow Continuous
variable, 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 lubrication
point
Oil lubrication
point Lift point Jack or support point Draining/
emptying Engine lubricat- ing oil Engine
lubricating
oil pressure
Engine lubricating
oil level Engine lubricating oil filter
Engine lubricating
oil temperature Engine coolant Engine coolant pressure Engine coolant filter Engine coolant temperature Engine intake/ combustion air
Engine intake/com-
bustion air pressure
Engine intake/air
filter

Safety
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Engine start Engine stop Engine failure/
malfunction Engine rotational speed/frequency Choke Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat (low temperature
start aid)
n/min
Transmission
oil
Transmission
oil pressure Transmission oil temperature Transmission
failure/malfunctionClutch Neutral High Low Forward
NHLF
Reverse Park First gear Second gear
Third gear (other #'s
may be used until the
maximum # of forward
gears is reached.)
Hydraulic oil Hydraulic oil
pressure
Hydraulic oil
level
RP 2 31
Hydraulic oil
filter Hydraulic oil temperature Hydraulic oil failure/malfunction Fuel level
Parking brake Fuel Fuel filter Fuel system
failure/malfunction
Lock Unlock Differential lock 4-Wheel drive Power Take-OffDiesel fuel Unleaded fuel Headlights
Cutting unit,
lower Cutting unit,
hold Cutting unit, float
Cutting unit Cutting unit,
raise
Power Take-Off,
rotational speed Blade cutting element Blade cutting element, height
adjustment
Cutting unit,
transport
position
Cutting unit,
raise to transport
position
Cutting unit,
lower to transport
position
Attachment
lower Attachment raise Spacing distance Snow thrower, collector auger Traction
Above working
temperature
range
Drilling Manual metal
arc welding Manual Water pump Keep dry Weight Do not dispose in the garbage CE logo

Engine:
Manufacturer—Mitsubishi.
Horsepower—22 (16 Kw) @ 3000 RPM.
Torque—40 ft-lb (54.2 Nm) @ 2400 RPM.
Displacement—58.1 cu in. (952 cc).
Crankcase Capacity—3.8 qt. (3.6 L).
Governor—Mechanical.
Governor Limit—3100–3250 RPM.
Idle Speed—1700 RPM.
Air Cleaner: Donaldson heavy duty with preclean-
er. Remote mounted.
Fuel Tank Capacit : 8.5 gal. (32 l).
Fuel Filter/Water Separator: 3-micron spin–on
type element. Replaceable (Toro Part No. 63-8300).
Fuel Pump: 12-volt electric (transistor type)
w/replaceable fuel filter (Toro Part No. 43-2550).
Cooling S stem:
Radiator—6 qt (5.7 l) capacity.
xpansion Tank—Remote mounted; 1 qt (0.946 l)
capacity. System contains a 50/50 mix of ethylene
glycol anti-freeze and water.
Electrical: Battery—12 volt, BCI group size 26, 530
Amp at 0° F. 35-amp alternator with regulator/rectifi-
er.
Drive Coupling: Transmission driven by steel shaft
with flexible rubber couplings at each end.
Transmission:
Manufacturer & Type—Sundstrand hydrostatic, Type
U15.Normal Charge Pressure – 70–150 psi
(483–1034 kPa).
Implement Relief Setting – 700–800 psi
(4 826 – 5 516 kPa).
H draulic Filter: 25-micron mounted directly to
transmission. Replaceable (Toro Part No. 23-2300).
Drive Axle: Manufacturer – Dana Corp., Model
GT–20. Axle serves as a hydraulic fluid reservoir
and mates directly with the transmission.
Approximately 5 qt (4.7 l) capacity. 4-Wheel Drive
has mechanical rear axle coupled to front axle by a
drive shaft and clutch.
Brakes: Mechanical drum type, 7 in. (17.8 cm) dia.
x 1-3/4 in. (45 mm) wide. Individually controlled by
two pedals connected by cable and conduit for steer-
ing assist. Pedals may be latched together for two
wheel braking. Lever provided for the parking
brake.
Tires, Wheels, Pressure:
Front Tires—23 x 8.50 - 12
Rear Tires—16 x 6.50 - 8
All tires 4 ply rating, tubeless type.
Pressure—20 psi (138 kPa).
Steering: 13 in. (33 cm) steering wheel. TRW power
steering valve.
Main Frame: Frame is welded, formed steel.
Instrumentation: Fuel gauge, water temperature
gauge, hour meter and warning lights for high tem-
perature shutdown, oil pressure, amperage and glow
plug are mounted on the console.
Controls: Throttle, PTO switch, parking brake,
implement lift, ignition switch and glow plug switch
are all hand-operated. Forward/reverse traction pedal
and turning brakes are foot operated.
PTO Drive: PTO shaft is clutched by a torque-
teamed HA Section, spring tensioned V-belt directly
from the engine output shaft. PTO shaft engaged by
electric clutch/brake assembly. PTO speed – 2200
RPM @ 3250 RPM engine speed.
Implement Connection—Universal joint and tele-
scoping shaft assembly.
Lift C linders: Two, with 2 in. (51 mm) bore, 3.5
in. (89 mm) stroke.
Interlock Switches: Prevents engine starting if trac-
tion pedal or PTO switch are engaged. Stops the
engine if operator leaves seat with either traction
pedal or PTO switch engaged.
Dimensions and Weight:
Length: 208 cm (82 in.)
Width (2-Wheel drive): 111 cm (44 in.)
(4-Wheel drive): 119 cm (47 in)
Height: 127 cm (50 in.)
Weight: 418 kg (1120 lb)
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Specifications

CHECK THE ENGINE OIL
The engine is shipped with 3.8 qt (3.6 l) of oil in the
crankcase; however, check the oil level before and
after you first start the engine.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
rag. Insert the dipstick into the tube and make
sure it is seated fully. Remove the dipstick and
check the level of oil (Fig. 1). If the oil level is
low, add enough oil to raise the level to the
FULL mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill
(Fig. 2).
Figure 1
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Engine oil filter
3. Oil dr in plug
Note: If the level of oil is at the ADD mark on
the dipstick, add 1 pint (0.47 l) of oil and
recheck the level. Do not overfill.
4. The engine uses any high-quality 10W30 deter-
gent oil having the American Petroleum
Institute – API–”service classification” CD.
IMPORTANT: Check the level of oil ever 5
operating hours or dail . Change oil after
ever 50 hours of operation.
Figure 2
1. Engine oil fill
5. Insert the dipstick into the tube.
CHECK COOLING SYSTEM
Clean debris off screen and front of radiator daily
(Fig. 3), hourly if conditions are extremely dusty and
dirty.
Figure 3
1. R di tor
2. R di tor screen
3. Screen ch nnel
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of
water and permanent ethylene glycol anti-freeze.
Check the level of coolant at the beginning of each
day (Fig. 4) before starting the engine. Capacity of
the cooling system is 6 quarts (5.7 l).
1. Carefully remove the radiator cap and the
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Before Operating