Toro GREENSMASTER 3000-D User manual

To achieve maximum safety, optimum performance,
and to gain knowledge of the machine, it is essen-
tial that you or any other operator of the machine
read and understand the contents of this manual
before starting the engine. Pay particular attention
to the instructions highlighted by the triangu-
lar safety alert symbol. Failure to comply
with the safety instructions may result in
personal injury.
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
FORM NO. 3318-341 GB Rev A
MODEL. 04375—50001 AND UP
GREENSMASTER® 3000-D
®
© The Toro Company—1996

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Table o Contents
This operator's manual has instructions on safety, operation, and maintenance.
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. “IMPORTANT” highlights special mechanical information and “NOTE” emphasizes general product infor-
mation worthy of special attention.
IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER
The model and serial number for the traction unit is on a plate that is mounted on the left front frame member. The
model and serial number for the cutting unit is on a plate that is mounted on the top front of the center cutting unit.
Use model and serial number in all correspondence and when ordering parts.
To order replacement parts from an authorized TORO Distributor, supply the following information:
1. Model and serial numbers of the machine.
2. Part number, description and quantity of parts desired.
NOTE: Do not order by reference number if a parts catalog is being used; use the part number.
Pag
Saf ty 3
Sp cifications 9
B for Op rating 10
Controls 13
First-Tim Op ration 16
Op rating 20
Maint nanc 22

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Sa ety
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 responsi-
ble 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 dissipat-
ed.
• 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 col-
lect.
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 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;
• 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 equip-
ment.
• 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 road-
ways.
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 over-
speed 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 transport-
ing or not in use.
14. Stop the engine and disengage the drive to the
attachment
• before refueling;
• before removing the grass catcher;
• before making height adjustments unless the
adjustment can be made from the operator’s
position.
• before clearing blockages;
• before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the equipment.
15. Reduce the throttle setting during engine runout
and, if the engine is provided with a shutoff valve,
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and petrol storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or dete-
rioration.
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 pre-
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Safety

vent 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 posi-
tive mechanical lock is used.
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Safety

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Symbol Glossary
Caustic liquids,
chemical burns to
ingers or hand
Poisonous
umes or toxic
gases, asphyxiation
Electrical shock,
electrocution High pressure luid, injection
into body
High pressure
spray, erosion o
lesh
High pressure
spray, erosion o
lesh
Crushing o
ingers or hand,
orce applied rom
above
Crushing o
toes or oot, orce
applied rom above
Crushing o
whole body,
applied rom
above
Crushing o
torso, orce
applied rom side
Crushing o ingers
or hand/, orce
applied rom side
Crushing o
whole body Crushing o head, torso and
arms
Cutting o
ingers or hand Cutting o ootCrushing o leg, orce applied
rom side
Cutting or
entanglement o
oot, rotating auger
Severing o
oot, rotating
knives
Severing o
ingers or hand,
impeller blade
Wait until all
machine
components have
completely stopped
be ore touching them
Severing o
ingers or hand,
engine an
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 sur aces,
burns to ingers
or hands
Hand & arm
entanglement,
belt drive
Thrown or ly-
ing objects, whole
body exposure
Thrown or
lying objects,
ace exposure
Explosion Fire or open
lame
Secure li ting
cylinder with locking
device be ore getting
in hazardous area
Stay a sa e
distance rom
the machine
Stay clear o
articulation area
while engine is
running
Do not open
or remove sa ety
shields while
engine is
running
Do not step on
loading plat orm i
PTO is connected to tractor
& engine is running
Do not step
Shut o engine
& remove key be ore
per orming mainten-
ance or repair work
Riding on this
machine is allowed
only on a passen-
ger seat & only i the
driver’s view is not
hindered
Consult
technical manual
or proper service
procedures
Fasten seat belts Sa ety alert
triangle outline sa ety alert symbol Read operator’s manual

Safety
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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/ Mal unction Start switch/ mechanism On/start O /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 ull
Machine travel
direction,
orward/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 Li t point
Jack or
support point Draining/ emptying Engine lubricat- ing oil Engine lubricating
oil pressure Engine lubricating oil level Engine lubricating oil ilter 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

Safety
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Transmission
ailure/mal unction Clutch Neutral High Low Forward Reverse Park
NHLFRP
First gear Second gear Third gear (other #'s
may be used until
the maximum # o or-
ward gears is reached.)
Hydraulic oil Hydraulic oil
temperature
231
Hydraulic oil
pressure Hydraulic oil level Hydraulic oil ilter
Hydraulic oil
ailure/mal unction Parking brake Fuel Fuel level Fuel ilter Fuel system
ailure/mal unction
Diesel uel Unleaded uel
Headlights Lock Unlock Di erential lock 4-Wheel drive Power Take-O Power Take-O ,
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
0430 weight Do not dispose
in the garbage CE logo
Engine coolant
pressure Engine coolant ilter Engine lubricating oil
pressure
Engine intake/
combustion air Engine intake/ combustion air
pressure
Engine intake/
air ilter Engine start Engine stop
Engine ailure/
mal unction Engine rotational speed/ requency Choke Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat (low temperature
start aid)
Transmission oil Transmission oil
pressure
n/min
Transmission oil
temperature

Power: 4-cycle, 12.7 kw liquid cooled, 3 cylinder, verti-
cal overhead valve diesel engine. Maximum governed
engine speed (no load): 2800 +0 –50 rpm.
Engine Oil Capacity: 3.8 qt (3.6 L) without filter.
Engine Oil Filter: Replaceable, full-flow, spin-on type.
Toro Part No. 67-4330. Filter capacity: 0.5L.
Air Cleaner: Heavy-duty remote.
Cooling System:
Radiator—3.3 capacity.
Expansion Tank—Remote-mounted, 0.946 L capacity.
System contains a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol anti-
freeze and water.
Drive:
Traction—All-hydraulic drive consisting of multiple
stack pump, valve and two low-speed, high-torque gear
motors to drive the front wheels.
Cutting Units—All hydraulic drive consisting of three
gear pump sections, three valve sections and three gear
motors which drive the reels.
Power Steering: Steering valve and cylinder operated
by a separate section of the fixed displacement hydraulic
gear pump.
Hydraulic Filter: 10-micron, cartridge type with 5,838
cm2filter area for extra long life.
Hydraulic Oil Reservoir: 17 l capacity with internal
baffle to promote cooling. Fluid used: Mobil DTE 26 or
Shell Tellus 68. Red Dye added to the oil.
Fuel Tank: 28.4 l capacity.
Fuel System: Includes a fuel filter/water separator and
12-volt electric (transistor type) fuel pump with replace-
able fuel filter.
Electrical & Instrumentation: Has ammeter, hour
meter, coolant temperature gauge and 4-bank warning
lamp cluster. The electrical system has a 40-amp alter-
nator, a 40-Amp self-resetting circuit breaker for glow
circuit protection and 15-amp circuit breaker on the con-
trol panel. The panel is removeable for easy access to
electrical components.
Interlock Switches: Prevent engine starting if the shift
selector, or mow/lift systems are engaged. They stop the
engine if you leave seat when either the traction selector
or mow/lift pedal is engaged.
Controls: Hand-operated ignition switch, throttle, gear
selector and steering control arm quick-adjust lever.
Foot operated traction drive. Brakes and mow/lift pedal.
Seat Adjustment: 10.1 cm forward and rearward. Can
be adjusted to achieve an additional 64 mm.
Brakes: 15.2 cm drum-type mechanical with rack and
pawl lock for parking.
Tire Pressure: Front—55–82 kPa. Rear—55–103 kPa.
Wheel Bearings: Drive Wheels—Needle provided in
wheel motors. Rear Caster Wheel—Timken tapered
roller.
General Specifications:
Width of Cut—59 in. (149 cm).
Wheel Tread—49–1/2 in. (125 cm).
Wheel Base—49 in. (124 cm).
Overall Length—91 in. (231 cm).
Overall Width—69-3/4 in. (177 cm).
Overall Height—50-1/4 in. (127 cm).
Net Weight (Wet)—1,233 lb (559 kg).
Shipping Weight—1,478 lb (670 kg).
Speeds @ 2800 engine rpm
1st—3.8 mph (6.1 km/hr).
2nd— 7.4 mph (11.9 km/hr).
Rev.— 1.9 mph (3.1 km/hr).
Engine Idle Speed—1700 rpm. +50 –0
Reels—1940 rpm.
Clip—(8-blade cutting unit.) 0.25 in. (6.3 mm).
Battery—12 volt, BCI group size 26, maintenance
free with 530 cranking amps at –18° C.
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Speci ications

Before Operating
ADD ENGINE OIL
1. Move the machine to a level surface, stop the
engine and set the parking brake. Unlatch and
open the hood (Fig. 2).
Figure 1
1. Engin hood latch 4. Expansion tank cap
2. Engin hood 5. Fill marks
3. Radiator cap
2. Remove the dipstick from the left front of the
engine, wipe the end with a clean rag and insert it
fully into the dipstick tube (Fig. 1). Remove the
dipstick and check the oil level. If the oil level is
low, go to step 3. If the oil level is up to the FULL
mark on the dipstick, insert the dipstick and close
and latch the hood. Continue with the pre-operat-
ing procedures.
3. If the oil level is low, unscrew the oil fill cap from
the top of the engine (Fig. 1). Add a small quantity
of a high-quality SAE 30 or 10W-30 detergent oil
having the American Petroleum Institute—API—
”service classification” CD and recheck the dipstick
level. Continue until the oil level is up to the
FULL mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
Figure 2
1. Oil dipstick 2. Oil fill hol
IMPORTANT: Check the oil level every 5 operating
hours or daily. Change the oil after every 50 hours
operation and change the filter after every 100 hours.
4. Install and tighten the oil fill cap and insert the dip-
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Be ore Operating

stick into the tube. Close and latch the engine
hood.
CHECK THE COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of
water and permanent ethylene glycol anti-freeze. Check
the level daily before starting the engine. Capacity of
the system is approximately 4-1 /2 qt (4.2 L).
1. Move the machine to a level surface, stop the
engine and set the parking brake. Unlatch and
open the engine hood (Fig. 2).
2. Carefully remove the radiator cap and the expan-
sion tank cap (Fig. 2).
3. Inspect the coolant level. The radiator coolant level
should be to 1 inch (25 mm) below the filler neck
and the expansion tank level should be midway
between the minimum and maximum marks on its
side (Fig. 2).
4. If the coolant level is low, replenish the system.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
5. Install the radiator and expansion tank caps. Close
and latch the engine hood.
FILL THE FUEL TANK WITH
DIESEL FUEL
The engine runs on No. 2-D or 1-D automotive-type
diesel fuel with a minimum octane rating of 40.
Note: A higher octane rated fuel may be required if the
machine is used at high altitudes and low atmospheric
temperatures.
Use No. 2-D diesel fuel at temperatures above 20°F
(-7°C) and No. 1 -D diesel fuel below 20°F (-7°C). No.
1 -D diesel fuel at lower temperatures provides lower
flash point and pour point characteristics, therefore eas-
ing startability and lessening the chance of chemical
separation of the fuel due to low temperatures (wax
appearance, which may plug filters).
No. 2-D diesel fuel above 20°F (-7°C) will contribute
toward longer life of the pump components. Do not use
furnace oil.
Store fuel outside of buildings in a convenient location.
Tipping the front of the tank up slightly will allow cont-
aminants to collect at the lower end, away from the out-
let. Never empty the tank below 4 in. (10 cm) from the
bottom of the tank to avoid picking up water and other
contaminants that may have collected at the bottom.
Either filter the remainder at the bottom through a
chamois or dispose of it periodically to prevent exces-
sive build-up of contaminants.
Keep all fuel containers free of dirt, water, scale and
other contaminants. Many engine difficulties can be
traced to contaminants in the fuel.
Use only metal containers for fuel storage. DO NOT
store the fuel in a galvanized metal container. A chemi-
cal reaction will result, which will plug the filters and
cause possible fuel system damage.
If possible, fill the fuel tank at the end of each day. This
will prevent buildup of condensation inside the fuel
tank, preventing possible engine damage. Allow the
engine to thoroughly cool down before refueling.
1. Using a clean rag, clean area around the fuel tank
cap.
2. Remove the cap from the fuel tank (Fig. 13) and fill
the 7.5 gallon (28.41) tank to within 1 inch (25
mm) from the top with diesel fuel. Install the fuel
tank cap tightly after filling the tank.
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Before Operating
If the engine has been running, pressurized
hot coolant can escape when the radiator cap
is removed and cause burns.
CAUTION

Figure 3
1. Fu l tank cap
CHECK THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The hydraulic system operates on Mobil DTE 26 or
equivalent anti-wear hydraulic fluid. The machine’s
reservoir is filled at the factory with fluid. However,
check the level of hydraulic fluid before the engine is
first started and daily thereafter.
Figure 4
1. Hydraulic r s rvoir
2. Scr n
3. Fluid L v l (9 cm) from top of fill hol
Hydraulic Oil (Recommended brands):
Mobile DTE 26
Shell Tellus 68
Amoco Rykon Oil #68
Conoco Super Hydraulic Oil 68
Exxon Nuto 68
Kendall Kenoil R&O AW 68
Pennzoil Penreco 68
Phillips Magnus A 68
Standard Energol HLP 68
Sun Sunvis 831 WR
Union Unax AW 68
Chevron AW Hydraulic Oil 68
Note: All are interchangeable. Mobile SAE 10W30 or
10W40 may be substituted if the above oils are not
available.
IMPORTANT: Use only hydraulic oils specified.
Other fluids could cause system damage.
Note: A red dye additive for the hydraulic system oil is
available in 2/3 oz. bottles. One bottle is sufficient
for 15–23 liters of hydraulic oil. Order Part No.
44-2500 from your Authorized Toro Distributor.
1. Park the machine on a level surface. Make sure the
machine has cooled down so the oil is cold.
2. Remove the cap from the top of the reservoir and
check the fluid level. The fluid should be approxi-
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Before Operating
Because diesel fuel is flammable, use caution 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 diesel fuel before starting the engine. Use a
funnel or spout to prevent spilling diesel fuel and
fill the tank to about 1 inch (25 mm) below the filler
neck. Store diesel fuel in a clean safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place on the container.
Keep diesel fuel in a cool, well-ventilated place;
never in an enclosed area such as a hot storage shed.
To assure volatility and to prevent contamination. do
not buy more than a 6-month supply.
DANGER

MOW PEDAL (Fig. 5)
Depressing the mow pedal FULLY during operation
lowers the cutting units and starts the reels. The opera-
tor need not hold the pedal down during operation.
Figure 5
1. Mow p dal 4. Brak p dal
2. Lift p dal 5. Parking brak button
3. Traction p dal
LIFT PEDAL (Fig. 5)
Depressing the lift pedal during operation stops the reels
from rotating and lifts the cutting units. The lift pedal
must be FULLY depressed until the cutting units are
fully raised and have ceased rotation.
TRACTION PEDAL (Fig. 5)
The traction pedal has two functions; to make the
machine move forward and, also to make it move in
reverse. To move forward, depress the top of the pedal;
for reverse, depress the bottom of the pedal. Do not rest
your heel on the reverse portion of pedal during forward
operation (Fig. 5, 6).
Figure 6
1. Forward 2. R v rs
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Before Operating
mately 9 cm below the top of the fill hole.
3. If the oil level is low, slowly fill with Mobile DTE
26 or equivalent hydraulic oil until the level is cor-
rect. Do not mix oils. Install the cap.
IMPORTANT: To prevent system contamination,
clean the top of hydraulic oil containers before punc-
turing. Assure the pour spout and funnel are clean.
TIRE PRESSURE
The tires are over-inflated at the factory for shipping
purposes. Reduce the pressure to the proper levels
before starting the unit.
Vary the tire pressure for the drive wheels, depending on
your turf conditions, from a minimum of 8 psi (55.2
kPa) to a maximum of 12 psi (82.7 kPa). Vary the tire
pressure for the rear wheel from a minimum of 8 psi
(55.2 kPa) to a maximum of 15 psi (103.4 kPa).
Traction on the Greensmaster can be improved with
lower tire pressure.
Controls
1
2

BRAKE PEDAL (Fig. 5)
The brake pedal actuates an automotive mechanical
drum-type brake located at each traction wheel.
PARKING BRAKE BUTTON (Fig. 5)
To lock the brakes for parking, depress the brake pedal,
then depress the parking brake button. To disengage the
parking brake, depress the brake pedal. Form the habit
of locking the parking brake before leaving the machine.
IGNITION KEY SWITCH (Fig. 7)
The ignition switch, used to start and stop the engine,
has three positions: OFF, ON and START. Turn the key
clockwise to START to engage the starter motor.
Release the key when the engine starts. The key will
automatically move to the ON position. Turn the key
counter-clockwise to OFF to stop the engine.
GLOW PLUG INDICATOR LIGHT (Fig. 7)
When the ignition key is turned to ON, the glow plug
indicator light will turn on, indicating the glow plugs are
being heated. Refer to Starting/Stopping The Engine for
starting procedure. A self-resetting, 40-amp circuit
breaker protects the glow plug.
Figure 7
1. Ignition k y switch
2. 15-amp circuit br ak r
3. Glow plug Indicator light
4. Throttl control
5. Charg indicator
6. Engin oil pr ssur indicator
7. Coolant t mp ratur gaug
8. High t nant t mp ratur indicator
9. Hour m t r
10. St ring control arm h ight s l ction l v r
IMPORTANT: Do not use ether or other types of
starting fluids to start the engine.
THROTTLE CONTROL (Fig. 7)
The throttle control alters engine speed. Moving the
control forward increases engine speed—FAST; rear-
ward decreases engine speed—SLOW.
Note: The engine cannot be stopped by the throttle
control.
BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR (Fig. 7)
The charging indicator light should be off when the
engine is running. If it is on, the charging system
should be checked and, if necessary, repaired.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (Fig. 7)
If the engine oil drops below a safe level, the light
glows. Stop the engine and attend to the problem before
continuing operation.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE & INDI-
CATOR (Fig. 7)
The coolant temperature gauge registers the system’s
coolant temperature. If the temperature becomes
extreme, the engine will automatically shut off and the
high temperature indicator will light. Should this occur,
turn the ignition key to OFF, check the radiator for
debris, the fan belt condition and the expansion tank for
proper coolant level. When the coolant temperature has
lowered to a safe level, the high temperature shutoff will
automatically reset.
HOUR METER (Fig. 7)
The hour meter registers accumulated engine operating
time.
STEERING ARM HEIGHT SELECTOR
LEVER
Turn the lever counter-clockwise to loosen adjustment;
clockwise to tighten. Raise or lower the control arm for
operator comfort.
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Controls

CIRCUIT BREAKER (Fig. 7)
A 15-amp circuit breaker to protect the electrical system
is in the control panel. Should the circuit breaker actu-
ate, locate and correct the cause for this occurrence.
Then, push the reset button to reactivate the circuit.
SHIFT SELECTOR (Fig. 8)
The shift selector is located on the top of the right hand
panel. It provides two (2) traction selections, plus a
“NEUTRAL” position. It is permissible to shift from
one selection to another while the Greensmaster 3000-D
is in motion. No damage will result.
1. Neutral — Used for starting Greensmaster 3000-D
engine.
2. No. 1 Position — Used for greens mowing opera-
tion.
Figure 8
1. Shift s l ctor
3. No. 2 Position—Used for transport operation.
Note: If the Greensmaster 3000-D is operated in reverse
with the cutting units down, the cutting units will be
pulled off the lift arms.
SEAT ADJUSTING HANDLE
(Fig. 9)
The lever on left side of the seat allows four inch
(101 mm) fore and aft adjustment.
Figure 9
1. S at adjusting handl /und r s am
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Controls

BREAK-IN PERIOD
1. Refer to the engine manual supplied with the
Greensmaster 3000-D for recommended oil change
and maintenance procedures during the engine
break-in period.
2. Only 8 hours break-in period is required for com-
ponents other than the engine on the Greensmaster
3000-D.
3. Since the first hours operation are critical to future
machine dependability, monitor its functions and
performance closely. Thus, minor difficulties can
be noted and corrected before leading to major
problems. Closely inspect the Greensmaster
3000-D during break-in for signs of oil leakage,
loose fasteners or other malfunctions.
4. To assure optimum performance of the brake sys-
tem, burnish (break-in) the brakes before use. To
burnish brakes: Firmly apply the brakes and drive
the machine at mowing speed until brakes are hot,
as indicated by their smell. An adjustment to the
brakes may be required after break-in.
STARTING/STOPPING THE
ENGINE
IMPORTANT: The fuel system must be bled if any of
the following have occurred:
A. Initial start-up of a new machine.
B. The engine has ceased running due to lack of
fuel.
C. Maintenance has been performed upon fuel
system components; i.e., filter replaced, separa-
tor serviced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding The Fuel System.
Note: Inspect areas beneath the mowers to insure they
are clear of debris. Clear the area, if necessary, before
starting.
1. Sit on the seat, place the shift selector in “Neutral”,
check the mow and lift pedals to ensure they are
level with one another.
2. Keep your foot off the traction pedal and make sure
it is in neutral.
3. Move the throttle control to the full FAST position.
4. Turn the ignition key to ON and hold there until the
glow plug indicator light goes off (approximately 6
seconds).
IMPORTANT: Do not use ether or other type start-
ing fluids to start the engine.
5. Immediately turn the ignition key to START
(Fig. 7). Release the key immediately when the
engine starts and allow it to return to the ON posi-
tion. Move the throttle control to SLOW.
Note: Do not run the starter motor more than 20 seconds
at a time or premature starter failure may result. If the
engine fails to start after 20 seconds, turn the key to
OFF. Recheck the control settings and procedures, wait
10 additional seconds and repeat the starter operation.
6. If the engine fails to start, turn the ignition key
back to OFF, wait 2–3 seconds and repeat the start-
ing cycle.
7. Use the following procedures when the engine is
first started, engine oil is changed, or engine, trans-
mission or axle are overhauled.
A. Operate the machine in forward and reverse for
one to two minutes.
B. Check the operation of the mow and lift pedals.
C. Turn the steering wheel fully left and right to
check steering response.
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D. Shut the engine off and check fluid levels.
Also check for oil leaks, loose parts and other
malfunctions.
8. To stop the engine, move the throttle to SLOW and
turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key from
the switch to prevent accidental starting.
BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
1. Locate the fuel filter/water separator at the right
rear under fuel tank (Fig. 10).
Figure 10
1. Fu l filt r/wat r s parator
2. From the left side of the rear wheel, locate the air
bleed screw on top of the fuel filter/water separator
and loosen the screw (Fig. 11).
Figure 11
1. Fu l filt r/wat r s parator 2. Bl d scr w
3. Turn the ignition switch key to the RUN position.
The electric fuel pump will begin operation forcing
air out the air bleed screw. Leave the key in the
RUN position until a solid stream of fuel flows out
around screw. Tighten the screw and turn the igni-
tion key to OFF.
4. Unlatch and open the engine hood.
5. Using a 10-mm wrench, open the air bleed screw
on the fuel injection pump.
Figure 12
1. Fu l inj ction pump bl d r scr w
6. Turn the ignition switch key to the RUN position.
The electric fuel pump will begin operation forcing
air out the air bleed screw. Leave the key in the
RUN position until a solid stream of fuel flows out
around screw. Tighten the screw and turn the igni-
tion key to OFF.
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Be careful while working around the muffler as it
may be hot and cause injury.
CAUTION
Shut the engine off and wait for all moving
parts to stop before checking for oil leaks,
loose parts or other malfunctions.
CAUTION

7. Close and latch the engine hood.
INITIAL PRE-OPERATING CHECK
Note: Inspect the areas beneath mowers to insure they
are clear of debris. Clear the area, if necessary, before
starting.
1. Sit on the seat, place the shift selector in “Neutral”,
check the mow and lift pedals to ensure they are
level with one another.
2. Keep your foot off traction pedal, make sure it is in
the neutral position and move the throttle control to
the full FAST position.
3. Start the engine and allow it to thoroughly warm
up. Then check the machine as follows:
A. With the throttle control in the FAST position,
depress the mow pedal; the cutting units should
drop and all reels should turn.
B. Depress and hold the lift pedal down; the cut-
ting units should stop and raise to full transport
position.
Note: Stop the engine and ensure the lip of each
basket clears the reel during operation. If contact is
noted, re-adjust the pull arms.
C. Depress the brake pedal to keep the Greens
master 3000-D from moving. Operate the trac-
tion pedal through forward and reverse posi-
tions.
D. Continue the procedures for 1-2 minutes, then
neutralize the traction lever and the mow and
lift pedals. Lock the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key. Check for
oil leaks. If leaks are evident, check the
hydraulic fittings for tightness. If oil leaks con-
tinue, contact your local TORO Distributor for
assistance and, if necessary, replacement parts.
IMPORTANT: The motor or wheel seals may
show some trace of oil for a brief period of time
until the Greensmaster 3000-D break-in period
has been completed .
Note: Since the Greensmaster 3000-D is new and
the bearings and reels are tight, it is necessary to
use the FAST throttle control position for this
check. A fast throttle setting may not be required
after the break-in period.
CHECKING INTERLOCK
SWITCHES
Perform the following three system checks daily to be
sure the interlock system is operating correctly.
1. Sit on the seat. Engage the parking brake and fully
depress the lift pedal and release it. Move the shift
selector to the #1 and #2 positions while, at the
same time, trying to start the engine in each posi-
tion. The engine should not crank, which means
the traction switch on the valve bank is functioning
correctly (Fig. 13). If the engine did not crank,
proceed to step 2. If the engine cranked, there may
be a malfunction in the safety interlock system.
Figure 13
1. Traction switch
2. Sit on the seat. Engage the parking brake, fully
depress the lift pedal and release it. Move the shift
selector to neutral and try to start the engine. The
engine should start and continue to run. This
means the traction switch and mow/lift switch on
the valve bank are functioning correctly. Go to step
3. If the engine cranked, but did not start, there is a
malfunction. It is not, however, in the interlock
system.
3. Sit on the seat. Engage the parking brake and
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move the shift selector to neutral. Depress the
mow pedal and try to start the engine. The engine
should not crank. This means the mow/lift switch
is functioning correctly. If the engine did not
crank, go to step 4. If the engine cranked, there is a
malfunction in the safety interlock system.
4. Sit on the seat. Move the shift selector to neutral,
depress the lift pedal and release it. Start the
engine and drive to an area free of debris and for-
eign objects. Keep all persons, especially children,
away from the machine and out of the area of oper-
ation. Move the shift selector to Neutral and ensure
mow pedal is disengaged. Set the throttle control at
half speed and engage the parking brake. Hold the
steering wheel, brace your feet on the foot deck and
brake pedal and move the shift selector to the #1
position. Carefully lift yourself from the seat: the
engine should stop. If the engine stops, the inter-
lock system is functioning correctly.
5. Repeat the above check with the shift selector in #2
position. If the engine does not stop, stop the
engine and find the problem before operating the
machine again.
PREPARING THE 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 5 inches (13 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. 14).
TRAINING PERIOD
Before mowing with the Greensmaster 3000-D, The
Toro Company suggests you find a clear area and prac-
tice starting, stopping, raising and lowering the cutting
units, turning, etc. This training period will be benefi-
cial to the operator in helping gain confidence in the
performance of the Greensmaster 3000-D.
IMPORTANT: If you shift to the No. 2 traction selec-
tor position while cutting greens, no increase in speed
will result. However, a sudden increase in speed will
develop when you actuate the lift pedal. For safety
purposes, it is recommended you use the No. 1 trac-
tion selection only for cutting greens and the No. 2
traction selection for transport.
Figure 14
1. Alignm nt strip
2. Approv 5 in. (13 cm)
3. Cut grass on th right
4. K p focal spot (2–3 m t rs) ah ad of th machin
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4
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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 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 shift selector in the
No. 1 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 mow pedal 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 operating.
IMPORTANT: Remember 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 clean-up mowing operation.
3. Overlap a minimal amount with the previous cut on
return passes. To maintain 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 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 m)
ahead of the machine to the edge of the uncut por-
tion of the green (Fig. 14, 15). 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 away from the front of the machine
(Fig. 14, 15).
Figure 15
1. Alignm nt strip
2. Approximat ly 13 cm
3. Cut grass on th l ft
4. K p focal spot (2–3 m t rs) ah ad of th machin
4. As the front of the baskets cross the edge of the
green, depress the lift pedal. This will stop the reels
and lift the cutting units. Timing 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 operating time and ease lineup for the
next pass by momentarily turning the machine in
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.
Note: Due to the nature of the power steering system,
the steering wheel will not return to its original position
after a turn has been completed.
IMPORTANT: Never stop the Greensmaster 3000-D
on a green with the cutting unit reels operating as
damage to the turf may result. Stopping on a wet
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1
4
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