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he GROUNDSMAS ER 225 was developed to satisfy the demand for a maneuverable, intermediate size, turf
maintenance rotary mower. he machine has advanced concepts in engineering, design and safety; and if
maintained properly, it will give excellent service.
Since the GROUNDSMAS ER 225 is a high quality product, oro 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. he major sections of this manual are:
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Certain information in this manual is emphasized. DANGER, WARNING and CAU ION identify personal safety
related information. IMPOR AN identifies 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. NO E identifies general
information worthy of special attention.
If help concerning set up, operation, maintenance or safety is ever needed, contact a local Authorized oro
Distributor. In addition to genuine oro replacement parts, the distributor also has optional equipment form the
complete line of oro turf care equipment. Keep your oro all oro Ċ buy genuine oro replacement parts and
accessories.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Because in some areas there are local, state or federal regulations requiring that a spark arrestor muffler be used on
the engine of this mower, a spark arrestor screen is available as an option. If a spark arrestor muffler is required,
order the following part from you Authorized oro Distributor.
(1)75-6880Spark Arrestor Screen
his part is certified to meet the requirements of USDA Forest Service Standard No. 5100-1A.
When the mower is used or operated on any California forest, brush or grass covered land, a properly operating
spark arrester must be attached to the muffler. he operator is violating state law, Section 442 Public Resources
Code if a spark arrester is not used.
Whenever you have questions or need service, contact your local authorized oro Distributor. In addition to having a
complete line of accessories and professional turf care service technicians, the distributor has a complete line of
genuine ORO replacement parts to keep your machine operating properly. Keep your ORO all ORO. Buy
genuine ORO parts and accessories.
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Check Engine Oil 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Cooling System 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Hy raulic System Flui 13. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Fuel Tank 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting an Stopping 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Interlock System 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Characteristics 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pushing Or Towing Traction Unit 18. . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing Bearings An Bushings 19. . . . . . . . . . .
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General Air Cleaner Maintenance 22. . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Dust Cup an Baffle 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Air Cleaner Filter 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting Filter Element 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Ra iator An Screen 23. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Engine Oil An Filter 23. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Fuel System 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Belts 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PTO Clutch A justment 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Coolant In Cooling System 25. . . . . . .
A justing Transmission For Neutral 25. . . . . . . . .
Changing Transmission Filter 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A justing Service Brakes 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Battery 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Harness Service 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ead and understand the contents of this manual
before starting and operating the machine. Become
familiar with the controls and know how to stop the
machine and engine quickly. A free replacement
manual is available by sending the complete model
and serial number to:
The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, 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.
emove all debris or other objects that might be
picked up and thrown by the blades or fast moving
components from other attached implements. Keep all
bystanders away from operating area.
Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in
place. If a shield, safety device or decal is defective,
illegible or damaged, repair or replace it before
operating the machine. Also tighten any loose nuts,
bolts or screws to ensure machine is in safe operating
condition.
Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate
machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes,
sneakers or when barefoot. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that could get caught in moving parts and
possibly cause personal injury. Wearing safety
glasses, safety shoes, long pants and a helmet is
advisable and required by some local ordinances and
insurance regulations.
Check interlock switches daily for proper operation
( efer To Checking Interlock Switches, Page 17). Do
not rely entirely on safety switches Ćshut off engine
before getting off seat. If a switch fails, replace it before
operating the machine. The interlock system is for your
protection, so do not bypass it. eplace all interlock
switches every two years. Interlock switches should be
adjusted so:
A. Engine cannot be started unless traction pedal
is released (neutral position)Ċand PTO lever is
DISENGAGED (off position).
B. Engine stops if operator gets off seat when
traction pedal is depressed.
C. Engine stops if operator gets off seat when
PTO lever is ENGAGED (on position).
Grass deflectors must be installed in lowest
position on side discharge units.
Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it
carefully:
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not remove fuel tank cap while engine is hot
or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to within an
inch from the top of the tank, not the filler neck. Do
not overfill.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Sit on the seat when starting and operating the
machine.
Before starting the engine:
A. Engage the parking brake.
B. Make sure traction pedal is in NEUT AL and
PTO switch in OFF position.
C. After engine is started, release parking brake
and keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not
move. If movement is evident, the neutral return
mechanism is adjusted incorrectly; therefore, shut
engine off and adjust until machine does not move
when traction pedal is released.
Seating capacity is one person. Therefore, never
carry passengers.
Do not run engine in a confined area without
adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous
and could possibly be deadly.
Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop
suddenly when traveling uphill or downhill.
Operator must be skilled and trained in how to
drive on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or
hills may cause loss of control and vehicle to tip or roll
possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
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This produ t may ex eed noise levels of 85 dB(A)
at the operator position. Ear prote tors are
re ommended for prolonged exposure to redu e the
potential of permanent hearing damage.
Using the ma hine demands attention and to
prevent loss of ontrol:
A. Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artifi ial light.
B. Drive slowly. Avoid sudden stops and starts.
C. Wat h for holes or other hidden hazards.
D. Look behind ma hine before ba king up.
E. Do not drive lose to a sand trap, dit h, reek
or other hazard.
F. Redu e speed when making sharp turns and
turning on a hillside.
G. The utting de k must be lowered when going
down slopes for steering ontrol.
If engine stalls or loses headway and annot make
it to the top of a slope, do not turn ma hine around.
Always ba k slowly straight down the slope.
Never raise the utting unit or other atta hed
implement while the blades or other parts are rotating.
The grass defle tor must always be installed and in
the lowest position on the utting unit. This produ t is
designed to drive obje ts into the ground where they
lose energy qui kly in grassy areas.
! When a person or pet appears
unexpe tedly in or near the mowing area,
. Careless operation, ombined with terrain
angles, ri o hets, or improperly positioned guards an
lead to thrown obje t injuries. Do not resume mowing
until area is leared.
Do not tou h engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These
areas ould be hot enough to ause burns.
If utting de k strikes a solid obje t or vibrates
abnormally, stop immediately, turn engine off, set
parking brake and wait for all motion to stop. Inspe t
for damage. If damaged, repair or repla e any
omponents before operating.
Before getting off the seat:
A. Move tra tion pedal to neutral position and
remove foot from pedal.
B. Set the parking brake and turn the PTO swit h
OFF.
C. Shut the engine OFF and remove key from
ignition swit h. Wait for all ma hine movement to
stop before getting off the seat.
Before servi ing or making adjustments, stop
engine and remove key from the swit h.
Make sure ma hine is in safe operating ondition
by keeping all nuts, bolts and s rews tight.
Make sure all hydrauli line onne tors are tight,
and all hydrauli hoses and lines are in good ondition
before applying pressure to the system.
Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eje t high pressure hydrauli fluid. Use
ardboard or paper to find hydrauli leaks. Hydrauli
fluid es aping under pressure an penetrate skin and
ause injury. Fluid a identally inje ted into the skin
must be surgi ally removed within a few hours by a
do tor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may
result.
Before dis onne ting or performing any work on
the hydrauli system, all pressure in system must be
relieved by stopping engine and lowering implement
to the ground.
If major repairs are ever needed or assistan e is
desired, onta t an Authorized Toro Distributor.
To redu e potential fire hazard, keep engine area
free of ex essive grease, grass, leaves and dirt.
If engine must be running to perform maintenan e
or an adjustment, keep hands, feet, lothing and other
parts of the body away from utting de k and other
moving parts. Keep all bystanders away.
Do not overspeed the engine by hanging
governor setting. To assure safety and a ura y, have
an Authorized Toro Distributor he k maximum engine
speed.
Shut engine off before he king or adding oil to the
rank ase.
At the time of manufa ture, the ma hine
onformed to the safety standards for riding mowers
when weights are installed a ording to hart on page
11. To assure optimum performan e and ontinued
safety ertifi ation of the ma hine, use genuine Toro
repla ement parts and a essories. Repla ement
parts and a essories made by other manufa turers
may result in nonĆ onforman e with the safety
standards, and the warranty may be voided.
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The following safety and instruction decals are affixed to the traction unit. If any decal becomes illegible or damaged,
install a new decal. Part numbers are listed below and in your Parts Catalog.
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Manufacturer Ċ Daihatsu
Horsepower Ċ 24.9 @ 2900 RPM.
Torque Ċ 35.5 ft-lb @ 2300 RPM.
Displacement Ċ 58.1 cu in. (952 cc).
Crankcase Capacity Ċ 3.2 qt. (3.0 L).
Governor Ċ Mechanical.
Governor Limit Ċ 3100Ć3250 RPM.
Idle Speed Ċ 1500 RPM.
-4 /)&1)4 Donaldson heavy duty with precleaner.
Remote mounted.
7)/ "&1. &3&'-6; 8.5 gal. (32 l).
7)/ -/6)4 Inline type. Replaceable (Toro Part No.
95-2926).
7)/ 703 12 volt electric (transistor type) .
22/-1+ !;56)0
Radiator Ċ Approx. 4 qt capacity.
Expansion Tank Ċ Remote mounted; 1/2 qt.
capacity. System contains a 50/50 mix of ethylene
glycol antiĆfreeze and water.
/)'64-'&/ Battery Ċ 12 volt, BCI group size 26,530
Amp at 0 F. 35 amp alternator with regulator/rectifier.
4-8) 273/-1+ Transmission driven by steel shaft
with flexible rubber couplings at each end.
"4&150-55-21
Manufacturer & Type Ċ Sundstrand hydrostatic,
Type U15.
Normal Charge Pressure Ċ 70Ć150 psi
(483Ć1034 kPa).
Implement Relief Setting Ċ 700Ć800 psi
(4 826 Ć 5 516 kPa).
;(4&7/-' -/6)4 25 micron mounted directly to
transmission. Replaceable (Toro Part No. 23-2300).
4-8) :/) Manufacturer Ċ Dana Corp., Model GTĆ20.
Axle serves as a hydraulic fluid reservoir and mates
directly with the transmission. Approximately 5 qt (4.7 l)
capacity.
4&.)5 Mechanical drum type, 7 in. (17.8 cm) dia. x
1Ć3/4 in. (45 mm) wide. Individually controlled by two
pedals connected by cable and conduit for steering
assist. Pedals may be latched together for two wheel
braking. Lever provided for parking brake.
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Front Tires Ċ 23 x 8.00 - 12
Rear Tires Ċ 16 x 6.50 - 8
All tires 4 ply rating, tubeless type.
(Pressure Ċ 20 psi (138 kPa).
!6))4-1+ 13 in. (33 cm) steering wheel. TRW power
steering valve.
&-1 4&0) Frame is welded, formed steel.
156470)16&6-21 Fuel gauge, water temperature
gauge, hour meter and warning lights for high
temperature shutdown, oil pressure and amperage are
mounted on the console.
21642/5 Throttle, choke, PTO switch, parking brake,
implement lift and ignition switch are all
handĆoperated. Forward/reverse traction pedal and
turning brakes are foot operated.
" 4-8) Splined PTO shaft is clutched by a
torqueĆteamed HA Section, spring tensioned VĆbelt
directly from engine output shaft. PTO shaft engaged
by electric clutch/brake assembly. PTO speed Ċ 2200
RPM @ 3250 RPM engine speed.
03/)0)16 211)'6-21 Ċ Universal joint and
telescoping shaft assembly.
-*6 ;/-1()45 Two, with 2 in. (51 mm) bore, 3.5 in. (89
mm) stroke.
16)4/2'. !9-6',)5 Prevents engine starting if traction
pedal or PTO switch are engaged. Stops engine if
operator leaves seat with either traction pedal or PTO
switch engaged.
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Traction Unit w/Standard Seat
Length: 82 in.
Width: (Rear Wheels) 44 in.
Height: 50 in.
Weight: 1120 lb
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!-() -5',&4+) 766-1+ #1-6ĊModel No. 30555
)&4 -5',&4+) 766-1+ #1-6ĊModel No. 30568
!-() -5',&4+) 766-1+ #1-6ĊModel No. 30551
7&4(-&1 )';'/)4 766-1+ #1-6ĊModel No.
30569
!-() -5',&4+) 766-1+ #1-6ĊModel No. 30553
$</29 -6 Ċ Model No. 30750
$</29 2716-1+ -6 Ċ Model No. 30749. Required
with 30750 VĆPlow. 11Ć0390 Tire Chains
recommended.
40 )56 -6 Ċ Model 30707. Fits Models 30769,
30772 Seat its.
)&4 -5',&4+) !,-)/( -6 Ċ Model No. 30578.
)&4 %)-+,6 2: -6 Ċ Part No. 24-5780.
4&55 2//)'6-21 !;56)0 Ċ Model No. 30502, 52"
Blower it (for Model 30555 deck) or Model 30506, 62"
Blower it (for Model 30551 deck) can be used with
either Model No. 30504, 9 cu. fit. Hopper it or Model
No. 30505, 15 cu. ft. Hopper it.
%-() "-4)5 94-0 23 x 10.5 -12, 6 ply Ċ Part No.
62-7020.
%-() "-4)5 94-0 23 x 10.5 -12, 6 ply Ċ Part No.
69-9870.
%,))/ %)-+,65 Ċ Part No. 11-0440. 50 lb (23 kg).
%!/ %)'(1 )1 Ċ Part No. 24-5780. 70 lb (31.8 kg).
%)'(1 )1 *" Ċ Part No. 92-8763.
)/% (!),0 Ċ Part No. 11-0390.
1!,$!/$ %!1 )1 Ċ Model No. 30769.
%*25% %!1 )1 Ċ Model No. 30772.
Refer to Specifications section of individual Cutting
nit Operator's Manuals for cutting unit options.
se this chart as a checklist to assure all parts have been received. Without these parts, total set-up cannot
be completed.
Steering Wheel 1
Nut 1 Install Steering Wheel.
Screw 1
Cap 1
Manual Tube 1
R-Clamp 2 Install on right underside of seat.
Capscrew 2
Washer 2
Roll Pin 1
Capscrew 5/16 Ć 18 x 1-3/4 in. 2 Secure universal shaft to implement.
Locknut 5/16 Ć 18 2
Cylinder Pin 2 Secure deck lift arms to lift cylinders.
Cotter Pin 3/16 x 1-1/2 in. 4
Brake Return Springs 2
Pivot Pin Assemblies 2 Mount deck lift arms.
Cotter Pin 1/8 x 1-1/4 in. 2
Operator's Manual (Traction nit) 2
Parts Catalog 1
Registration Card 1 Fill out and return to Toro
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Remove steering wheel from seat plate. Remove
screw and cap from steering wheel (Fig.1).
Remove jam nut from steering shaft. Make sure
foam seal is on steering shaft (Fig.1). Slide steering
wheel onto steering shaft.
Secure steering wheel to shaft with jam nut and
tighten it to 10-15 ft-lb.
Mount cap to steering wheel with screw.
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The Groundsm ster 225 is shipped without the se t
ssembly. Either option l Se t Kit, Model No. 30769 or
30772 must be inst lled.
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Att ch U" springs to se t mounting br ckets
using bolts nd locknuts s shown in figure 2.
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Secure se t mount ssemblies to bottom of se t
with (4) fl nge he d c pscrews nd (4) sp cers.
(Fig. 2). Sp cers to be positioned between se t nd
se t mount.
15' Mount the br cket in the forw rd set of t pped
mounting holes in se t.
Remove h ir pin cotter nd pull b ck on locking
spring fl p to pivot mounting pl te forw rd (Fig. 3).
+)63'
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Hold mounting pl te in upright position with
support rod (Fig. 4).
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Mount se t nd spring ssembly to re r holes in
se t mounting pl te with two shoulder bolts, sm ll I.D.
fl t w shers nd locknuts (Fig. 2 & 5).
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Secure front slot of se t springs to tr ction unit
front mounting holes with djustment h ndles nd
fl tw shers (Fig. 2 & 5).
Adjust se t to desired oper ting position. Loosen
djustment h ndles, slide se t fore or ft in slotted
holes nd tighten djustment h ndles to secure in
pl ce.
'#5 +5 1&'. 1 '.68' '#5
Position thre ded mounting studs of se t
suspension into holes in se t mounting pl te.
Remove h ir pin cotter nd pull b ck on locking
spring fl p to pivot mounting pl te forw rd (Fig. 3).
Hold mounting pl te in upright position with
support rod (Fig. 4).
Secure seat suspension to seat mountin plate
with (4) flan e locknuts (Fi . 6 & 7).
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Mount seat to seat suspension with (4) capscrews,
lockwashers and flatwashers (Fi . 6 & 7).
Adjust seat for operator's comfort and wei ht. To
adjust seat fore and aft, pull handle on left side of seat
assembly outward (Fi . 7). Release handle to lock seat
position. To adjust for operator's wei ht, turn sprin
tension knob; clockwise to increase tension,
counterclockwise to decrease sprin tension (Fi . 7).
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Remove manual tube and R-clamps secured to
seat plate. Retain (2) mountin capscrews and
flatwashers.
Loosely mount R-clamps to outer holes in ri ht
side of seat with (2) capscrews and flatwashers
previously removed. (Fi . 8).
Install manual tube into R-clamps, insert manual
into tube and thread cap into tube (Fi . 8). Ti hten
capscrews.
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securely fastened in place (Fi . 9).
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Check battery char e with a hydrometer. If battery
needs char in , be sure at least one of the battery
cables is disconnected from the battery before the
char er is connected.
Remove tape from battery cables and secure the
cables to the proper battery post. The positive (+) red
cable oes to the positive post and the ne ative (-)
black cable oes to the ne ative post on the battery.
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SET-UP INSTRUCTI NS
WARNING
Connecting cables to the wrong post could
damage the electrical system and result in perĆ
sonal injury.
Note: Make sure battery cables are routed away rom
any sharp edges or moving parts.
4. Coat the terminal with sealant such as Gra o 112X,
Toro Part No. 505Ć47 and install the rubber boot onto
positive terminal.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires are over-in lated or shipping. There ore,
release some o the air to reduce the pressure. Correct
air pressure in ront and rear tires is 20 psi.
INSTALL REAR WEIGHT
Two Wheel Drive Groundsmaster 225 Traction Unit complies with ANSI B71.4-1990 Standard when equipped with
rear weight. 55 lbs. o rear weight is installed, at the actory, on the Groundsmaster 225 Traction Unit. Use chart
below to determine combinations o additional weight requirements. Order parts rom your local Authorized Toro
Distributor.
Additional Rear
Weight Required
Left Side Weight
Required
Weight Part
Number
Weight
Description Qty.
52" Rear
Discharge Deck
(Model 30568)
0 lb. 0 lb. - - -
52" Side
Discharge Deck
(Model 30555)
0 lb. 0 lb. - - -
52" Side
Discharge Deck
with 15 cu. ft.
Hopper
0 lb. 250 lb.
*77-6700
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92-9670
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24-5780
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24-5790
325-14
3253-7
57-4230
3217-9
75 lb. Wheel Weight
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Bracket Kit
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Rear Weight Kit
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Rear Weight-35 lb.
Screw
Lockwasher
Spacer
Nut
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
62" Side
Discharge Deck
(Model 30564)
70 lb. 0 lb. 24-5780 Rear Weight Kit 1
62" Side
Discharge Deck
with 9 cu. ft. Hopper
50 lb. 0 lb. 24-5780 Rear Weight Kit 1
62" Side
Discharge Deck
with 15 cu. ft.
Hopper
0 lb. 180 lb.
*77-6700
&
92-9670
&
24-5780
&
24-5790
325-14
3253-7
57-4230
3217-9
75 lb. Wheel Weight
&
Bracket Kit
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Rear Weight Kit
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Rear Weight-35 lb.
Screw
Lockwasher
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62" Guardian
Recycler Deck
(Model 30569)
50 lb. 0 lb. 24-5780 Rear Weight Kit 1
72" Side
Discharge Deck
(Model 30575)
85 lb. 0 lb.
24-5780
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24-5790
325-14
3253-7
57-4230
3217-9
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*75 lb. wheel weight (included with a 15 cu. ft. Hopper) required on left wheel
The engine is shipped with 3.2 qt (3 l) of oil in the
crankcase; however, level of oil must e checked
efore and after the engine is first started.
Position machine on a level surface.
Open the hood.
Remove dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag. Insert
dipstick into the tu e and make sure it is seated fully.
Remove dipstick and check level of oil (Fig. 10). If oil
level is low, remove oil fill cap (Fig. 11) and add enough
oil to raise level to FULL mark on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
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,0# If level of oil is at the ADD mark on the dipstick,
add 1 pint (0.47 l) of oil and recheck level. Do not
overfill.
The engine uses any highĆquality detergent oil
having the American Petroleum Institute Ċ API
Ċ"service classification" SE/SF. Use chart elow to
select the proper viscosity grade for the temperature
expected.
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Insert dipstick into tu e and install fill cap.
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A synthetic 5W30 oil may e used.
30
5W–30 *
10W30, 10W40, 10W50
Clean de ris off screen and front of radiator daily
(Fig. 12), hourly if conditions are extremely dusty and
dirty; refer to Cleaning Radiator and Screen Section.
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The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of
water and permanent ethylene glycol antiĆfreeze.
Check level of coolant at eginning of each day
(Fig. 13) efore starting the engine. Capacity of
cooling system is approximately 6 quarts (5.7 l).
Carefully remove radiator cap and the expansion
tank cap (Fig. 13).
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!,,)+0 !+ #/!-# 3&#+ ."'0,. !- '/ .#6
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Check level of coolant in radiator. Radiator should
be filled to the top of the filler neck and the expansion
tank filled to between the marks on its side.
If coolant level is low, replenish the system. D
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Install radiator cap and expansion tank cap.
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The hydraulic system was designed to operate on any
high quality detergent oil having the American
Petroleum InstituteĊAPIĊservice classification" SF,
CC or CD. il viscosity Ċ weight Ċ must be selected
according to anticipated ambient temperature.
Temperature/viscosity recommendations are:
81'%4'& '%0..'/&'&
.$+'/4 +3%03+49
'.1'2#452' #/& 91'
(Extreme) over 90 F SAE 30, Type SF, CC or CD
engine oil.
(Normal) 40Ć100 F SAE 10WĆ30 or 10WĆ40.
Type SF, CC or CD engine oil.
(CoolĊSpring/Fall) SAE 5WĆ30, Type SF, CC or
30-50 F CD engine oil.
(Winter) Below 30 F Type F" or FA" ATF Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
04' Do not mix engine oil and automatic
transmission fluid or hydraulic component damage
may result. When changing fluids, also change
transmission filter. !
The axle housing acts as the reservoir for the system.
The transmission and axle housing are shipped from
the factory with approximately 5 quarts (4.7 l) of SAE
10WĆ30 engine oil. However, check level of
transmission oil before engine is first started and daily
thereafter.
Position machine on a level surface. Place all
control in neutral position and start the engine. Run
engine at lowest possible RPM to purge the system of
air. Cycle steering wheel
several times fully to the left and right. Raise the cutting
unit to extend lift cylinders, aiming steering wheels
straight forward and stop the engine.
Remove dipstick cap (Fig. 14) from filler neck and
wipe it with a clean rag. Screw dipstick cap fingerĆtight
onto filler neck; then remove it and check level of fluid. If
level is not within 1/2 inch (13 mm) from the groove in
the dipstick (Fig. 14), add SAE 10WĆ30 engine oil, or, if
used, automatic transmission fluid to raise level to
groove mark. Do not overfill.
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Thread dipstick fill cap fingerĆtight onto filler neck.
It is not necessary to tighten cap with a wrench.
Check all hoses and fittings for leaks.
" "
!
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NEVER USE METHAN L, GAS LINE
C NTAINING METHAN L, GAS LINE C NTAINING
M RE THAN 10% ETHAN L, GAS LINE ADDITIVES,
PREMIUM GAS LINE R WHITE GAS BECAUSE
ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE C ULD RESULT.
Clean area around fuel tank cap (Fig. 15).
Remove fuel tank cap.
Fill tank to about one inch below top of tank,
(bottom of filler neck). Then install
cap.
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!,0%! ,&!- (Fig. 16) Ċ The left an right brake
pe als are connecte to the left an right front wheels.
Since both brakes work in epen ently of each other,
the brakes can be use to turn sharply or to increase
traction if one wheel ten s to slip while operating on
certain slope con itions. However, wet grass or soft
turf coul be amage when brakes are use to turn
sharply. To make a quickĆstop", epress both brake
pe als together. Always lock brakes together when
transporting the traction unit.
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,&%)# ,&! Ċ Whenever the engine is shut off, the
parking brake must be engage to prevent acci ental
movement of the machine. To engage the parking
brake, push lock arm (Fig. 17) on left brake pe al so
that it locks together with the right pe al. Next, push
own fully on both pe als an pull parking brake knob
out (Fig. 16) then release the pe als. To release
parking brake, epress both pe als until parking brake
knob retracts. Before starting the engine, however,
lock arm may be isengage from left brake pe al so
both pe als work in epen ently with each front wheel.
(+ %#$. (Fig. 18) Ċ The amp light shoul be off
when engine is running. If it is on, the charging system
shoul be checke an repaire if necessary.
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*/, !.!, (Fig. 18) Ċ Accumulate engine
operating time registers on the hour meter.
!(+!,./,! /#! ) %#$ !(+!,./,! %#$.
(Fig. 18) Ċ The coolant temperature gauge registers
the coolant temperature in the system. If the
temperature gets too high the engine will automatically
shut off an the High Temperature Shutoff Light will
light. When this happens, turn the ignition key off,
check ra iator for ebris, check the fan belt an check
the expansion tank for proper coolant level. The high
temperature shutoff will automatically reset when the
coolant temperature has reache a safe level.
*1 %' ,!--/,! %#$. (Fig. 18) Ċ If engine oil
pressure falls below a safe level, the light glows. Stop
engine an repair before resuming operation.
1%.$ (Fig. 18) Ċ Pull up on switch han le to
ENGAGE electric PTO clutch. Push switch own to
DISENGAGE electric PTO clutch. The only time the
PTO switch shoul be in the ENGAGE position is when
the implement is own in operating position an rea y
to begin operation.
#)%.%*) !2 1%.$ (Fig. 18) ĊThe ignition switch,
which is use to start an stop the engine, has three
positions: OFF, RUN an START. Rotate key clockwise
Ċ START position Ċ to engage starter motor. Release
key when engine starts. The key will move
automatically to the ON position. To shut engine off,
rotate key counterclockwise to the OFF position.
$*&! (Fig. 18) Ċ To start engine, close carburetor
choke by pulling choke control upwar . After engine
starts, regulate choke to keep engine running
smoothly. As soon as possible, open the choke by
pushing it inwar . A warm engine requires little or no
choking.
" $$ (Fig. 18) Ċ Throttle is used to operate engine
at various speeds. Moving throttle forward increases
engine speed Ċ FAST; rearward decreases engine
speed Ċ SLOW. The throttle controls the speed of the
cutter lades and, in conjunction with traction pedal,
controls ground speed of the traction unit.
)"% $ &" (Fig. 18) Ċ The hydraulic lift lever
has three positions: FLOAT, TRANSPORT and RAISE.
To lower cutting unit to the ground, move lift lever
forward into notch in seat platform Ċ FLOAT. The
FLOAT position is used for mowing and when machine
is not in operation. To raise cutting unit, pull lift lever
rearward to the RAISE position. After cutting unit is
raised, allow lift lever to move to the TRANSPORT
position. Cutting unit must e raised when driving from
one work area to another.
&" "# %$$ %$ ' # " " $$+
%# $ # *" %#
"$ (Fig. 19) Ċ Traction pedal has two
functions: one is to make the machine move forward,
the other is to make it move rearward. Using the heel
and toe of the right foot, depress top of pedal to move
forward and ottom of pedal to move rearward.
Ground speed is proportionate to how far pedal is
depressed. For maximum ground speed, traction
pedal must e fully depressed while throttle is in FAST
position. Maximum speed forward is 10 mph (16
Km/hr) (approx.). To get maximum power under heavy
load or when ascending a hill, have throttle in FAST
position while depressing traction pedal slightly to
keep engine rpm high. When engine rpm egins to
decrease, release traction pedal slightly to allow rpm to
increase.
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"$ !
$ %#$ Ċ To adjust seat, loosen
adjusting kno s and slide seat to desired position.
Tighten kno s to lock seat in place.
$ %#$ , %( $ Ċ To adjust
seat, move lever on left side outward, slide seat to
desired position and release lever so it will lock in track.
Ensure p rking br ke is set, PTO switch is in OFF
position nd lift lever is in TRANSPORT or FLOAT
position (Fig. 18). Remove foot from tr ction ped l nd
insure it is in neutr l.
Pull choke (Fig. 18) to full choke position nd move
throttle control (Fig. 18) to slow position.
Turn key in ignition switch to START position
(Fig. 18). Rele se key immedi tely when engine st rts
nd llow it to return to RUN position. Regul te choke
to keep engine running smoothly.
,0# Do not run st rter motor more th n 20 seconds
t time or prem ture st rter f ilure m y result. If
engine f ils to st rt fter 20 seconds, turn key to OFF
position, recheck controls nd procedures, w it 10
ddition l seconds nd repe t st rter oper tion.
When engine is st rted for the first time, or fter
engine oil ch nge, or overh ul of engine, tr nsmission
or xle, oper te the m chine in forw rd nd reverse for
one to two minutes. Also oper te the lift lever nd PTO
lever to ssure proper oper tion of ll p rts. Turn power
steering wheel to the left nd right to check steering
response. Then shut engine off nd check fluid levels,
check for oil le ks, loose p rts nd ny other
notice ble m lfunctions.
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/0,- #$,.# !&#!('+% $,. ,') )#(/ ),,/# -.0/
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To stop engine, move throttle control b ckw rd to
SLOW position, move PTO switch to OFF position nd
rot te ignition key to OFF. Remove key from switch to
prevent ccident l st rting.
The purpose of the s fety interlock system is to prevent
the engine from cr nking or st rting unless the tr ction
ped l is in neutr l nd the PTO switch is in the OFF
position. In ddition, the engine will stop when the PTO
control is eng ged or tr ction ped l is depressed with
oper tor off the se t.
Move PTO switch to OFF position nd remove foot
from tr ction ped l so it is fully rele sed.
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/$#05
Rot te the ignition key to START. Engine should
cr nk. If engine cr nks, proceed to step 3. If engine
does not cr nk, there m y be m lfunction in the
interlock system.
R ise off the se t nd eng ge the PTO switch while
the engine is running. The engine should stop within 2
seconds. If engine stops, the switch is oper ting
correctly; thus, proceed to step 4. If engine does not
stop, there is m lfunction in the interlock system.
R ise off the se t nd depress the tr ction ped l
while engine is running the PTO lever is diseng ged.
The engine should stop within 2 seconds. If engine
stops, the switch is oper ting correctly; thus, continue
oper tion. If engine does not stop, there is
m lfunction in the interlock system.
Pr ctice driving the GROUNDSMASTER 225 before
initi l oper tion bec use it h s hydrost tic
tr nsmission nd its ch r cteristics re different th n
some turf m inten nce m chines. Some points to
consider when oper ting the tr ction unit nd cutting
unit re the tr nsmission, engine speed, lo d on the
cutting bl des, nd the import nce of the br kes.
To m int in enough power for the tr ction unit nd
cutting unit while mowing, regul te tr ction ped l to
keep engine rpm high nd somewh t const nt. A good
rule to follow is: decre se ground speed s the lo d on
the cutting bl des incre ses; nd incre se ground
speed s lo d on the bl des decre ses. This llows the
engine, working with the tr nsmission, to sense the
proper ground speed while m int ining high bl de tip
speed necess ry for good qu lityĆofĆcut. Therefore,
llow tr ction ped l to move upw rd s engine speed
decre ses, nd depress ped l slowly s speed
incre ses. By comp rison, when driving from one work
re to notherĊwith no lo d nd cutting unit
r isedĊh ve throttle in FAST position nd depress
tr ction ped l slowly but fully to tt in m ximum
ground speed.
This product m y exceed noise levels of 85
dB(A) t the oper tor position. E r protectors re
recommended for prolonged exposure to reduce the
potenti l of perm nent he ring d m ge.
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Another characteristic to consider is the operation of
the bra es. The bra es can be used to assist in turning
the machine; however, use them carefully, especially
on soft or wet grass because the turf may be torn
accidentally. The bra es can be used to great
advantage to control the direction of the cutting unit
when trimming along fences or similar objects. The
other benefit of the bra es is to maintain traction. For
example; in some slope conditions, the uphill wheel
slips and loses traction. If this situation occurs, depress
uphill bra e pedal gradually and intermittently until the
uphill wheel stops slipping; thus, increasing traction on
the downhill wheel. If independent bra ing is not
desired, engage the lever on left bra e pedal with right
pedal. This provides simultaneous bra ing at both
wheels.
Before stopping the engine, disengage all control and
move throttle to SLOW. Moving throttle to SLOW
reduces high engine speed, noise and vibration. Turn
ignition ey to OFF to stop the engine.
In an emergency, the traction unit can be pushed or
towed for a very short distance. However, Toro does
not recommend this as standard procedure.
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% 12$0 2' , 2- +.' 2- +'0 !$" 31$
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Remove hair pin, pivot seat platform forward and
locate seat support rod in detent notch.
Depress and hold the pins located in the center of
the two (2) chec valve assemblies in the top of the
transmission (Fig. 20) while pushing or towing the
machine.
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Start engine momentarily after repairs are
completed and ma e sure the pins are in the full
disengaged (fully up) position.
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The traction unit has grease ittings that must be
lubricated regularly with No. 2 General Purpose
Lithium Base Grease. I machine is operated under
normal conditions, lubricate all bearings and bushings
a ter every 50 hours o operation or whenever water is
used to clean machine. Bearings and bushings must
be lubricated daily when operating conditions are
extremely dusty and dirty. Dusty and dirty operating
conditions could cause dirt to get into the bearings and
bushings, resulting in accelerated wear.
Apply a liberal coating o grease to the check valve pins
once each year (Fig. 20). The traction unit has bearings
and bushings that must be lubricated, and these
lubrication points are: PTO universal sha t (Fig. 21); li t
arm pivot bushings (Fig. 22), ront PTO bearing
(Fig. 22); brake pivot bushings (Fig. 23); rear wheel
spindle bushings (Fig. 24); steering plate bushings
(Fig. 25); axle pin bushing (Fig. 25) PTO tension pivot
(Fig. 26) and rear PTO bearing (Fig. 26). Also apply
grease to both brake cables at the drive wheel and
brake pedal ends (Fig. 23).
Wipe grease itting clean so oreign matter cannot
be orced into the bearing or bushing.
Pump grease into the bearing or bushing.
Wipe up excess grease.
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