Toro 4380 User manual

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
FORM NO. 3321-319 Rev A
MODEL NO. 04380—80001 & UP
GREENSMASTER®3200
®
© The TORO Company 1998
To understand this product, and for safety and
optimum performance, read this manual
before starting operation. Pay special attention
to SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by
this symbol.

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FOREWORD
This operator's manual has instructions on safety, proper set-up and operation, adjustments and maintenance.
Therefore, anyone involved with the product, including the operator, should read and understand this manual. This
manual emphasizes safety, mechanical and general product information. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION
identify safety messages. Whenever the triangular safety alert symbol appears, understand the safety message that
follows. For complete safety instructions, read pages 3–5. IMPORTANT highlights special mechanical information
and NOTE emphasizes general product information worthy of special attention.
Whenever you have questions or need service, contact your local authorized Toro Distributor. In addition to having
a complete line of accessories and professional turf care service technicians, the distributor has a complete line of
genuine TORO replacement parts to keep your machine operating properly. Keep your TORO all TORO. Buy
genuine TORO parts and accessories.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3–5
SYMBOL GLOSSARY 6–8
SPECIFICATIONS 9–10
BEFORE OPERATING 11
Check he Engine Oil 11
Fill The Fuel Tank 11
Check Cooling System 11
Check Hydraulic System Fluid 12
Inspect The Fuel Filter 13
Check Tire Pressure 14
Check Reel to Bedknife Contact 14
Check Torque of Wheel Nuts 14
CONTROLS 15–16
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17
Break-In Period 17
Starting Instructions 17
Check Interlock System Operation 17
Preparing The machine For Mowing 18
Training Period 18
Before Mowing 18
Mowing Procedures 18
Transport Operation 19
Inspection and Clean-up After Mowing 19
Towing The traction Unit 19
MAINTENANCE 21
SERVICE INTERVAL CHART 21
DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST 22
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 22
LUBRICATION 23
General Air Cleaner Maintenance 24
Servicing Air Cleaner 24
Cleaning Radiator and Screen 24
Changing The Engine Oil and Filter 25
Replacing The Fuel Filter 25
Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter 26
Checking Hydraulic Lines and Hoses 26
Adjusting Cutting Unit Lift/Drop 26
Adjust Valve Clearance 27
Torque Cylinder Head Bolts 27
Battery Care 27
Battery Storage 28
Fuses 28
IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING 29
WARRANTY 30
TABLE 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;
• 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;
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Safety Instructions

•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
lawn mower;
• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn
mower 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.
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 &Vibration Levels
Sound Levels
This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound
pressure at the operator ear of: 81 dB(A), based on
measurements of identical machines per 84/538/EEC.
Safety Instructions
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Vibration Levels
This unit has a vibration level of 2.5 m/s2at the
posterior, 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 identical
machines per ISO 2631 procedures.
Safety Instructions
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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
Cutting or
entanglement of
foot, rotating auger
Severing of
foot, rotating
knives
Severing of
fingers or hand,
impeller blade
Wait until all
machine
components have
completely stopped
before touching them
Severing of
fingers or hand,
engine fan
Whole body entanglement,
implement input drive line Fingers or hand entangle-
ment, chain drive
Runover/back-
over, (relevant
machine to appear
in dashed box)
Machine tipping,
riding mower Machine rollover, ROPS (relevant
machine to appear
in dashed box)
Stored energy
hazard, kickback
or upward motion
Hot surfaces,
burns to fingers
or hands
Hand & arm
entanglement,
belt drive
Thrown or fly-
ing objects, whole
body exposure
Thrown or
flying objects,
face exposure
Explosion Fire or open
flame
Secure lifting
cylinder with locking
device before 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 before
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 belts Safety alert
triangle outline safety alert symbol Read operator’s manual

Safety Instructions
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Fire, open light
& smoking
prohibited
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 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
Flush with water Engine Transmission
Hearing
protection must
be worn
Caution, toxic
risk
Eye protection
must be worn Head protection must be worn First aid

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Transmission
failure/malfunction Clutch Neutral High Low Forward Reverse Park
N H L F R P
First gear Second gear Third gear (other #'s
may be used until
the maximum # of for-
ward gears is reached.)
Hydraulic oil Hydraulic oil
temperature
2 31
Hydraulic oil
pressure Hydraulic oil level Hydraulic oil filter
Hydraulic oil
failure/malfunction Parking brake 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 Above working
temperature range
Drilling Manual metal arc
welding Manual 0356 Water pump 0626 Keep dry
Engine coolant
pressure Engine coolant f ilter Engine lubricating oil
pressure
Engine intake/
combustion air Engine intake/ combustion 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
Symbol Glossary, continued

Configuration: Tricycle vehicle with two front wheels
providing drive and one rear wheel providing steering.
The operator sits in the center over the #1 cutting unit
with the #2 and #3 cutting units in front of the vehicle.
Certification: Certified to meet ANSI specification B7
1.4-1 990 and European CE standards.
Engine: Briggs & Stratton/Daihatsu, three cylinder,
water-cooled gasoline engine. 697cc. Full-pressure 13.4
kW 18 @ s800 rpm. Electronic engine speed control—
2800 rpm for mowing or transport and 1500 rpm for idle
(no load). Optional 2300 rpm for mowing or transport.
Frame: Welded steel tube construction in an “A” frame
configuration.
Air Cleaner: Donaldson heavy-duty remote air cleaner.
Steering: Power steering. Danfoss open-center, non-
load reacting steering valve with power beyond for
raise/lower circuit and Hydrostat charge circuit. 33 cm
round steering wheel. Quick adjust steering arm
position, with arm motion allowing a wide range of
operator sizes. Steering cylinder has a 3.81 inch bore x
15.875 stroke with through shaft design for accurate
straight line steering.
Fuel Capacity: 6 gallons (22.7 liters) capacity, diesel.
Hydraulic Oil Capacity:30.8 liter nylon oil reservoir.
Mobile 424 standard. Moble EAL 24H approved.
Hydraulic oil filter has 5-micron, long-life filtration of
reel circuit.
Traction Drive: Hydrostatic piston pump, closed loop
system. Foot pedal forward and reverse; infinitely
variable. Two front-wheel orbit motors, 26.23cm/rev
displacement.
Ground Speed: Forward—mowing speed is variable
from 2 to 5 mph (3.2 to 8 km/h), adjusted by a stop on
the pedal mechanism. Mow speed setting does not affect
transport speed. Maximum transport speed is 8.1 mph
(13 km/h); it may be reduced by adjusting the stop in
footrest pan without affecting mow speeds. Reverse is
2.5 mph (4.0 km/h).
Turf Compaction Pressure: 69 kPa average at
recommended minimum tire pressures, with a 75 kg
operator and cutting units down.
Tires: Three 18 x 9.50 x 8, 2-ply pneumatic tubeless
demountable and interchangeable. Smooth tread.
Tire pressure: 55–83 kPa front
55–103 kPa rear
Brakes: 15 cm drum type mechanical with rack and
pawl lock for parking.
Cutting Unit Drive: Hydraulic drive; one 1.273cm/rev
gear pump section powers three reel motors in series.
Manifold block with cartridge valves controls flow,
electrical on/off. Reel motors have 1.853cm/rev
displacement, low pressure case drains, and Toro
exclusive “twist-mount” partial flange cut-away for fast
installation.
Clip: Dependent on mowing ground speed, reel rpm, and
number of reel blades. Mowing ground speed is easily
changed by adjusting the pedal mow stop (this will not
affect transport speed). lncreasing ground speed will
increase clip length and decrease cuts per meter. In
general, the quality of cut will be best when clip and
height of cut are nearly equal.
Cutting Unit Suspension: Cutting units are completely
free floating, each attaching to the traction unit by a
single low pull point and lifted by a centered lift arm.
Baskets are supported by carrier frames that are
suspended off the ground by adjustable stops in the
tractor frame weldment. Cutting unit floatation is
unaffected by basket content.
Electrical Features: Maintenance-free 12-volt battery
with 530 cold cranking amps at –18° C and 85 minutes
reserve capacity at 29° C. 27-amp alternator, circuit
fused at 40 amps. Ignition switch/key. Seat switch.
High-temperature engine-kill override switch. Harness
terminals. Fuse slot, and console switch location
available for optional lights installation.
Controls/Gauges: Hand-operated throttle, raise/lower/
mow lever, and functional control (neutral, mow,
transport) lever. Foot-operated traction drive brakes.
Hour meter and 4-bulb warning cluster.
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Specifications

Interlocks:
The traction pedal locks when the functional control
lever is in neutral.
Engine cranking requires the functional control lever in
neutral, operator does not have to be in seat.
The engine will shut off if operator leaves seat without
the functional control lever in neutral.
Reels turning forward requires the operator on the seat,
the functional control lever in mow and raise/lower/mow
control momentarily engaged.
Reels turning backward for backlap requires optional
variable reel speed installed. Then the reels are allowed
to turn backwards when the functional control lever in
neutral and the backlap switch is closed, showing reel
direction is reversed.
Seat: Contour seat with high backrest. 18 cm fore/aft
slider adjustment with two mounting positions
allowing 22.8 cm total seat travel. Operator manual
tube is mounted on the seat back for easy access.
General Specifications:
Width of Cut: 59.0 in. (150 cm)
Wheel Tread: 49.9 in. (127 cm)
Wheel Base: 47.6 in. (121 cm)
Overall Length (w/baskets) 92.4 in. (235 cm)
Overall Width: 68.0 in. (173 cm)
Overall Height: 50.5 in. (128 cm)
Weight w/reels (8 Blade 4 Bolt): 1,358 lbs. (616 kg)
Specifications
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CHECKTHE ENGINE OIL (Fig. 1–2)
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, the oil level must be checked before and after
the engine is first started.
Crankcase capacity is 3 L with filter.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Push the dipstick down into the dipstick tube and
make sure it is seated fully. Pull the dipstick out
and check the level of oil. If the oil level is low,
add enough oil to raise the level to the FULL mark
on the dipstick.
Figure 1
1. Dipstick
3. If the oil level is low, remove the oil fill cap (Fig. 2)
and gradually add small quantities of oil, checking
the level frequently, until the level reaches the
FULL mark on the dipstick.
Figure 2
1. Oil fill cap
4. The engine uses any high-quality, 10W30 detergent
oil having the American Petroleum Institute—API
“service classification” CD.
IMPORTANT: Check the level of oil every five
operating hours or daily. Change the oil after
every 50 hours of operation.
FILLTHE FUELTANK (Fig. 3)
THE TORO COMPANY STRONGLY RECOMMENDS
THE USE OF FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED
REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE IN TORO
GASOLINE POWERED PRODUCTS. UNLEADED
GASOLINE BURNS CLEANER, EXTENDS ENGINE
LIFE, AND PROMOTES GOOD STARTING BY
REDUCING THE BUILD-UP OF COMBUSTION
CHAMBER DEPOSITS. LEADED GASOLINE CAN
BE USED IF UNLEADED IS NOT AVAILABLE.
MINIMUM OCTANE RATING OF 87.
NOTE:NEVER USE METHANOL, GASOLINE
CONTAINING METHANOL, GASOLINE
CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL,
GASOLINE ADDITIVES, OR WHITE GAS
BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
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
2.5 cm (one inch) below top of the tank, (bottom
of the filler neck). 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.
Since many children like the smell of gasoline,
keep it out of their reach because the fumes are
explosive and dangerous to inhale.
DANGER

Before Operating
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DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
Figure 3
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Remove the fuel tank cap.
3. Fill the tank to about one inch below top of the tank,
(bottom of the filler neck). DO NOT OVERFILL.
Then install the cap.
CHECKTHE COOLING SYSTEM
(Fig. 4–5)
Capacity of the cooling system is 3.4 L.
Clean debris off the radiator screen and the radiator daily
(Fig. 4)—hourly if conditions are extremely dusty and
dirty; refer to Cleaning the Radiator and Screen.
Figure 4
1. Radiator screen
2. Radiator
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of
water and permanent ethylene glycol anti-freeze. Check
the level of coolant at beginning of each day before
starting the engine.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Check coolant level. Coolant should be between
the lines on reserve tank, when the engine is cold.
Figure 5
1. Reserve tank
2. Radiator cap
3. If coolant is low, remove the reserve tank cap and
add a 50/50 mixture of water and permanent
ethylene glycol anti-freeze. DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Install the reserve tank cap.
CHECKTHE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
FLUID
The hydraulic system is designed to operate on anti-wear
hydraulic fluid. The machine’s reservoir is filled at the
factory with 30.8 L of Mobil 424 hydraulic fluid. Check
the level of hydraulic fluid before the engine is first
started and daily thereafter.
Group 1 Hydraulic Fluid (Recommended for ambient
temperatures consistently below 100° F)
Mobil Mobil Fluid 424
Amoc Amoco 1000
International Harvester Hy-Tran
Texaco TDH
Boron Oil Eldoran UTH
BP Oil BP HYD TF
Chevron Tractor Hydraulic fluid
Conoco Power-Tran 3
If the engine has been running, pressurized hot coolant
can escape and cause burns.
CAUTION

Before Operating
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Exxon Torque fluid
Kendall Hyken 052
Phillips HG fluid
Shell Donax TD
Union Oil Hydraulic/Tractor fluid
Note: The fluids within this group are interchangeable.
Group 2 Hydraulic Fluid (Recommended for ambient
temperatures consistently below 70° F)
ISO type 46/68 anti-wear hydraulic fluid
Mobil DTE 26 or DTE 16
Shell Tellus 68
Amoco Rykon Oil 68
Arco Duro AW S-315
Boron Industron 53
BP Oil Energol HLP68
Castrol Hyspin AWS68
Chevron Chevron EP68
Citgo Citgo A/W68
Conoco Super Hydraulic Oil 31
Exxon Nuto H68
Gulf 68AW
Pennzoil IAW Hyd Oil 68
Phillips Magnus A 315
Standard Industron 53
Texaco Rando HD68
Union Unax AW 315
Note: The fluids within this group are interchangeable.
IMPORTANT: Two groups of hydraulic fluid are
specified to allow optimal operation of the machine in
a wide range of temperatures. The group 1 fluids are
multi-viscosity fluids, which allow operation at lower
temperatures without the increased viscosity
associated with straight viscosity fluids.
Using the Mobil 424 type fluids in the higher ambient
temperatures may result in decreased efficiency in some
of the hydraulic components compared with using the
Mobil DTE 26 type fluids.
The Mobil DTE 26 type fluids are straight viscosity
fluids which remain slightly more viscous at higher
temperatures than the multi-viscosity fluids.
Using the Mobil DTE 26 type fluids in the lower
ambient temperatures may result in harder starting,
increased engine laboring while cold, sluggish or non-
operating valve spools while cold and increase filter back
pressure.
It is recommended that you select the set of conditions
(either ambient temperatures above 70° F, or below 100°
F), and use that type of fluid throughout the year, instead
of changing fluid types several times during the year.
Group 3 Hydraulic Fluid (Biodegradable):
ISO type 32/46 anti-wear hydraulic fluid
Mobil EAL 224 H
Note: This biodegradable hydraulic fluid is not
compatible with the fluids in group 1 or 2. Using this
hydraulic fluid may require an oil cooler kit (Model No.
04499) to be installed.
Note: When changing from one type of hydraulic fluid to
another, be certain to remove all the old fluid from the
system because some brands are not completely
compatible with other brands of hydraulic fluid.
Note: A red dye additive for the hydraulic system fluid is
available in19.8 ml bottles. One bottle is sufficient
for 22 L of hydraulic fluid. Order Part No. 44-
2500 from your Authorized Toro Distributor.
1. Position the machine on a level surface. Make sure
the machine has cooled down so fluid is cold.
2. Remove the cap from reservoir and check the level
of fluid. The fluid should be up to bottom of screen
in the filler neck.
Figure 6
1. Hydraulic reservoir cap
2. Screen
3. If the fluid level is low, slowly fill reservoir with

Mobil DTE 26 or equivalent hydraulic fluid until
the level reaches the bottom of the screen. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
IMPORTANT: To prevent system contamination,
clean the tops of hydraulic fluid containers
before puncturing them. Assure the pour spout
and funnel are clean.
4. Install the reservoir cap. Wipe up any fluid that
may have spilled.
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires are over-inflated for shipping. Therefore,
release some of the air to reduce the pressure. Correct
air pressure is:
Front tires 55–83 kPa
Rear tire 55–103 kPa
CHECKTHE REEL-TO-BEDKNIFE
CONTACT
Each day before operating, check the reel-to-bedknife
contact, regardless of whether nor not the quality of cut
had been acceptable. There must be light contact across
the full length of the reel and bedknife (refer to
Adjusting Reel to Bedknife in the Cutting Unit Operator's
Manual).
CHECKTHETORQUE OFTHE
WHEEL NUTS
Before Operating
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Torque the wheel nuts to 54–68 Nm after 1–4 hours of
operation and again after 10 hours of operation and
every 200 hours thereafter. Failure to maintain proper
torque could result in failure or wheel loss, and may
result in personal injury.
WARNING

Traction Pedal (Fig. 7)—The traction pedal has three
functions: 1) to make the machine move forward, 2) to
move it backward and 3) to stop the machine. Depress
the top of the pedal to move forward and the bottom of
the pedal to move backward or to assist in stopping
when moving forward. Also, allow the pedal to move to
the neutral position to stop the machine. Do not rest
your heel of foot on reverse, when operating forward
(Fig. 8).
Figure 7
1. Traction pedal
2. Brake pedal
3. Parking brake latch
Figure 8
1. Forward
2. Reverse
Brake Pedal (Fig. 7)—The brake pedal actuates an
automotive drum-type mechanical brake located at each
traction wheel.
Parking Brake Button (Fig. 7)—Depressing the brake
pedal to actuate the brake assembly, then depressing the
small button indicated will keep the brakes actuated for
parking. Disengage the parking brake by depressing the
brake pedal. Form the habit of locking the parking brake
before you leave the machine.
Choke Control (Fig. 9)—When starting a cold engine,
move the choke control forward. After the engine starts,
regualte the chokd to keep the engine running smoothly.
As soon as possible, move the choke rearward..
Functional Control Lever (Fig. 9)—Provides two (2)
traction selections, plus a “NEUTRAL” position. It is
permissible to shift from mow to transport or from
transport to mow (not to neutral) while the Greensmaster
3200 is in motion. No damage will result.
1. Rear Position—Neutral and backlapping.
2. Middle Position—Used for mowing operation.
3. Front Position—Used for transport operation.
Figure 9
1. Choke control
2. Functional control lever
3. Hour meter
4. Ignition switch
5. Steering arm locking lever
6. Water temperature light
7. Engine oil pressure light
8. Battery warning light
9. Two-speed engine switcht
10. Raise/Lower/Mow control
11. High temperature override button
Hour Meter (Fig. 9)—Indicates the total hours of
machine operation. The hour meter starts to function
whenever the key switch is turned to “ON”.
Ignition Switch (Fig. 9)—Insert the key into the switch,
turn it clockwise as far as possible to the “START”
position to start the engine. Release the key as soon as
the engine starts; the key will move to the “ON”
position. Turn the key counter-clockwise to “OFF”
position to stop the engine.
Steering Arm Locking Lever (Fig. 9)—Rotate the lever
rearward to loosen adjustment, raise or lower the
steering arm for operator comfort, then, rotate the lever
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forward to tighten adjustment.
Water Temperature Light (Fig. 9)—This light glows
and the engine automatically shuts-down when the
engine coolant temperature gets too high..
Two-Speed Transport Switch (Fig. 9)—When the
switch is moved to the forward position, the engine will
runt at maximum engine speed (2800 rpm). When
moved to the rear position, the engine will run at a
slower engine speed (2300 rpm) for quieter operation.
Battery Warning Light (Fig. 9)—Light glows if the
battery charge is low.
Oil Pressure Light (Fig. 9)—Light glows if the engine
oil pressure drops below a safe level.
Raise/Lower/Mow Control (Fig. 9)—Moving this
control forward during operation lowers the cutting units
and starts the reels. Pull back on the control to stop the
reels and raise the cutting units. During operation, the
reels can be stopped by pulling back on the control
momentarily, then releasing it. Restart the reels by
moving the control forward.
Seat Adjusting Handle (Fig. 10)—The lever on the left
side of the seat allows seven-inch fore and aft
adjustment.
Figure 10
1. Seat adjusting handle
Fuel valve (Fig. 11)—Close the fuel valve under the
fuel tank when storing the machine.
Figure 11
1. Fuel shut off (under fuel tank)
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BREAK-IN PERIOD
1. Only 8 hours of mowing operation is required for
the Greensmaster 3200 break-in period.
2. Since the first hours of operation are critical to
future dependability of the machine, monitor its
functions and performance closely so that minor
difficulties, which could lead to major problems, are
noted and can be corrected. Inspect the
Greensmaster 3200 frequently during break-in for
signs of oil leakage, loose fasteners, or any other
malfunction.
3. To assure optimum performance of the brake
system, break-in the brakes before use: Firmly
apply the brakes and drive the machine at mowing
speed until the brakes are hot, as indicated by their
smell. An adjustment to the brakes may be required
after break-in.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Be sure parking brake is set, the raise/lower/mow
control is disengaged and the functional control is
in neutral position.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in neutral.
3. Move the choke control to the “ON” position.
4. Insert the key into the switch, and turn it to START.
Release the key when the gening starts. As soon as
possible, ope the choke by moving the control
rearward to the OFF position.
5. Immediately turn the key to START. Release the
key when the engine starts and allow it to move to
the ON position. Move the throttle control to the
SLOW position.
IMPORTANT: To prevent overheating the
starter motor, do not engage the starter longer
than 10 seconds. After 10 seconds of continuous
cranking, wait 60 seconds before engaging the
starter again.
6. To stop the engine, make sure the raise/lower/mow
control is disengaged and the functional control is
in the neutral position. Turn the starter key to OFF.
Remove the key.
7. close the fuel valve before storing the machine.
CHECK INTERLOCK SYSTEM
OPERATION
The purpose of the interlock system is to prevent the
engine from cranking or operating the traction pedal if
the functional control lever is not in neutral. Also, the
engine will shut off if operator leaves seat without the
functional control lever in neutral. Reels will shut-off if
the functional control lever is moved to neutral or
transport. Perform the following system checks daily to
be sure the interlock system is operating correctly.
1. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, move the
functional control lever to neutral and try to depress
the traction pedal. The pedal should not depress,
which means the interlock system is operating
correctly. Correct problem if the system is not
operating properly.
2. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, put the
traction pedal in neutral, the functional control lever
in mow or transport and try to start the engine. The
engine should not crank, which means the interlock
system is operating correctly. Correct the problem
if the system is not operating properly.
3. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Move the
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Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before checking for oil leaks, loose parts
and other malfunctions.
CAUTION
Do not disconnect the interlock switches. Check
switch operation daily to assure the interlock system is
operating correctly. If a switch is malfunctioning,
replace it before operating the machine. To ensure
maximum safety, replace all switches after every two
years.
CAUTION

functional control lever to mow and rise off seat.
The engine should kill, which means the interlock
system is operating correctly. Correct the problem
if the system is not operating
properly.
4. Sit on the seat, engage the parking brake, put the
traction pedal in neutral, the functional control lever
in neutral and start the engine. Move the
raise/lower/mow control forward to lower the
cutting units but they should not start rotating,
which means the interlock system is operating
correctly. Correct the problem if the system is not
operating properly.
PREPARINGTHE MACHINE FOR
MOWING
To assist in aligning the machine for successive cutting
passes, it is suggested the following be done to the No. 2
and No. 3 cutting unit baskets:
1. Measure in approximately 12.5 cm from the outer
edge of each basket.
2. Either place a strip of white tape or paint a line onto
each basket paralleling the outer edge of each
basket (Fig. 12)
Figure 12
1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 12 cm
3. Cut grass on the right
4. Keep focal spot 2–3 meters ahead of the machine
TRAINING PERIOD
Before mowing greens with the GREENSMASTER
3200, The Toro Company suggests that you find a clear
area and practice starting and stopping, raising and
lowering cutting units, turning, etc. This training period
will be beneficial to the operator in gaining confidence in
the performance of the GREENSMASTER 3200.
BEFORE MOWING
Inspect the green for debris, remove the flag from the
cup, and determine the direction best to mow. Base the
direction to mow on the previous mowing direction.
Always mow in an alternate pattern from the previous
mowing, so that the grass blades will be less apt to lay
down and therefore be difficult to trap between the reel
blades and bed knife.
MOWING PROCEDURES
1. Approach the green with the functional control
lever in the MOW position. Start on one edge of
the green so the ribbon procedure of cutting may be
used. This holds compaction to a minimum and
leaves a neat, attractive pattern on the greens.
2. Actuate the raise/lower-mow lever as the front edge
of the grass baskets cross the outer edge of the
green. This procedure drops the cutting units to the
turf and starts the reels.
Note: The No. 1 (rear) cutting unit reel will not
start until all the cutting units are on the ground and
No. 2 and No. 3 cutting units are cutting.
IMPORTANT: Familiarize yourself with the fact
that the No. 1 cutting unit reel is delayed and
therefore, you should practice to try to gain the
required timing necessary to minimize the
cleanup mowing operation.
3. Overlap a minimal amount with the previous cut on
return passes. To assist in maintaining a straight
line across the green and keep the machine an equal
distance from the edge of the previous cut, establish
an imaginary sight line approximately 2 to 3 meters
ahead of the machine to the edge of the uncut
portion of the green. Some find it useful to include
the outer edge of the steering wheel as part of the
sight line; i.e., keep the steering wheel edge aligned
with a point that is always kept the same distance
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away from the front of the machine.
Figure 13
1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 12 cm
3. Cut grass on the left
4. Keep focal spot 2–3 meters ahead of the machine
4. As the front of the baskets cross the edge of the
green, pull back on the raise/lower/mow lever. This
will stop the reels and lift the cutting units. Timing
of this procedure is important, so the mowers do not
cut into the fringe area. However, as much of the
green as possible should be cut to minimize the
amount of grass left to mow around the outer
periphery.
5. Cut down on operating time and ease lineup for the
next pass by momentarily turning the machine in
the opposite direction, then turning in the direction
of the uncut portion; i.e., if intending to turn right,
first swing slightly left, then right. This will assist
in getting the machine more quickly aligned for the
next pass. Follow the same procedure for turning in
the opposite direction. It’s good practice to try to
make as short a turn as possible. However, turn in a
wider arc during warmer weather to minimize the
possibility of bruising the turf.
IMPORTANT: The Greensmaster 3200 should
never be stopped on a green with the cutting unit
reels operating as damage to the turf may result.
Stopping on a wet green with the Greensmaster
3200 may leave marks or indentations from the
wheels.
6. Finish cutting the green by mowing the outer
periphery. Be sure to change the direction of
cutting from the previous mowing. Always keep
weather and turf conditions in mind and be sure to
change the direction of mowing from the previous
cutting. Replace the flag.
7. Empty the grass baskets of all clippings before
transporting to the next green. Heavy wet clippings
place an undue strain on the baskets and will add
unnecessary weight to the machine, thereby
increasing the load on the engine, hydraulic system,
brakes, etc.
TRANSPORT OPERATION
Make sure the cutting units are in the full up position.
Move the functional control lever to the TRANSPORT
position. Use the brakes to slow the machine while
going down steep hills to avoid loss of control. Always
approach rough areas at a reduced speed and cross
severe undulations carefully. Familiarize yourself with
the width of the Greensmaster 3200. Do not attempt to
pass between objects that are close together so that
costly damage and down time can be prevented.
INSPECTION AND CLEAN-UP
AFTER MOWING
At the completion of mowing operation, thoroughly
wash the machine with a garden hose without a nozzle
so excessive water pressure will not cause contamination
and damage to seals and bearings. After cleaning,
inspect the machine for possible hydraulic fluid leaks,
damage or wear to hydraulic and mechanical
components and check the cutting units for sharpness.
Also, lubricate the mow and lift pedal and brake shaft
assembly with SAE 30 oil or spray lubricant to deter
corrosion and help keep the machine performing
satisfactorily during the next mowing operation.
TOWINGTHETRACTION UNIT
In case of emergency, the Greensmaster 3200 can be
towed for a short distance. However, Toro does not
recommend this as a standard procedure.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow the machine faster than
3–5 kmh because drive system may be damaged. If
the machine must be moved a considerable distance,
transport it on a truck or trailer.
1. Locate the by-pass valve on the pump and rotate it
90°.
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Figure 14
1. By-pass valve
2. Before starting the engine, close by-pass valve by
rotating it 90°. Do not start the engine when valve
is open.
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