Toro Tru Trak Sulky 30110 User manual

Operator’s Manual
Domestic English (EN)
Form No. 3326-667
Tru TrakSulky
Proline Mid Size Mower Attachment
Model No. 30110—210000001 and Up

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The Toro Company—2001
8111 Lyndale Ave. South
Bloomington, MN 55420–1196
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Axle 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Sulky Assemblies 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Handle Height 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Transport Hooks 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Sulky for Transport 7. . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 8. . . . . . . .
Checking Tire Pressure 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Sulky 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.
All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied with
your new product, so feel free to contact your local
Authorized Service Dealer for help with service, genuine
replacement parts, or other information you may require.
Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or
the factory, always know the model and serial numbers of
your product. These numbers will help the Service Dealer
or Service Representative provide exact information about
your specific product. You will find the model and serial
number plate at the location shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1
1. Modeland serial number plate
For your convenience, write the product model and serial
numbers in the space below.
Model No:
Serial No.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will
help you and others avoid personal injury and damage to
the product. Although we design, produce and market
safe, state-of-the-art products, you are responsible for
using the product properly and safely. You are also
responsible for training persons, who you allow to use the
product, about safe operation.
The warning system in this manual identifies potential
hazards and has special safety messages that help you and
others avoid personal injury, even death. Danger,
Warning, and Caution are signal words used to identify
the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be
extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if the recommended precautions are not followed.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
Two other words are also used to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information, and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Safety
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety alert symbol, which means
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal
safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the
instruction may result in personal injury or death.
General Operation
•Do not modify the sulky or use it on non-approved
machines.
•Ensure that the sulky is properly attached to the
machine and is in good working order prior to use.
•Allow only the machine operator on the sulky.

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•Do not allow use of the sulky by untrained operators.
•Use appropriate personal protective apparatus for eyes,
ears, feet, hands, and head.
•Practice operating the machine without the sulky until
familiar with the controls.
•Practice operation of the machine with sulky attached
on large open, level terrain with no obstacles present
before use. The sulky will affect the machine
operation, especially on slopes, when turning, and
when stopping.
•Use caution when riding the sulky over curbs, rocks,
roots, or other obstructions.
•Slow down before making turns and use extra caution
on rough terrain and on slopes.
•Travel across slopes, avoiding operation on steep
slopes.
•Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path. Use extra care when operating in reverse.
•Dismount and latch the sulky in the transport position
when loading and unloading the machine.
Setup
Loose Parts
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Axle
Spacer plate
Bolt, 3/8 x 1-3/8 in.
Locknut, 3/8 in.
Bolt, 3/8 x 4-1/2 in. (for use on a T-bar, gear
drive machine only)
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2
6
6
2
Attach the axle to the traction unit
Left sulky assembly
Right sulky assembly
Washer, 1-3/4 in.
Lynch pin
1
1
2
2
Attach the sulky assemblies to the axle
Hook
Shoulder bolt
Curved washer
Washer, 3/4 in.
Locknut, 5/16 in.
2
2
2
2
2
Install the transport hooks
Installing the Axle
The procedure for installing the axle on your machine
varies, depending on the drive system and control
mechanism of your machine. Refer to the section below
that pertains to your machine.
Installing the Axle on a Hydro Drive
Machine with a T-bar Control
1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the ignition key.
2. Remove the 6 bolts and nuts securing the bottom of
the two pulley guards on the sides of the frame (3 bolts
and nuts on each side) (Fig. 2).

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Figure 2
1. Pulley guard
2. Axle
3. Bolts, 3/8 x 1-3/8 in.
4. Locknut, 3/8 in.
5. Axle mounting bracket
3. Using the 6 bolts (3/8 x 1-3/8 in.) and locknuts
(3/8 in.) supplied with the sulky, install the axle as
illustrated in Figure 2.
Note: You can install the axle in one of 3 horizontal
positions (Fig. 3). For a T-bar controlled machine, the
average person will get the best results using the rear
holes; however, if a large person will be using the sulky,
you may want to install it using the middle or front holes
to give the operator more room.
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Figure 3
1. Front holes (pistol grip
machines)
2. Middle holes
3. Rear holes (T–bar
machines)
4. Axle mounting bracket
Installing the Axle on a Gear Drive
Machine with a T-bar Control
1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the ignition key.
2. Remove the 4 bolts and nuts securing the bottom of
the two pulley guards on the sides of the frame (2 bolts
and nuts on each side) (Fig. 4).

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6
4
2
3
5
Figure 4
1. Pulley guard
2. Axle mounting bracket
3. Large spacer
4. Bolts, 3/8 x 1-3/8 in.
5. Locknut, 3/8 in.
6. Bolt, 3/8 x 4-1/2 in.
7. Small spacer
3. Remove the long bolt and nut securing the top of each
pulley guard (Fig. 4) and discard the bolt.
4. Insert the axle mounting brackets between the pulley
guards and the frame (Fig. 4).
5. Insert the large spacers between the axle mounting
brackets and the frame, lining up the holes (Fig. 4).
Note: You can install the axle in one of 3 horizontal
positions (Fig. 3). For a T-bar controlled machine, the
average person will get the best results using the rear
holes; however, if a large person will be using the sulky,
you may want to install it using the middle or front hole to
give the operator more room.
6. Using the 6 bolts (3/8 x 1-3/8 in.) and locknuts
(3/8 in.) supplied with the sulky, secure the bottom of
the pulley guards, the axle, and the spacers as
illustrated in Figure 4.
7. Slide the small spacers between the top of the pulley
guards and the mounting tube on the frame, and secure
them using 2 bolts (3/8 x 4-1/2 in.) and the nuts
removed in step 3 (Fig. 4).
Installing the Axle on a Machine with
Pistol Grip Controls
1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the ignition key.
2. Insert the axle mounting brackets between the pulley
guards and the frame (Fig. 5).
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Figure 5
1. Pistol grip, hydro drive
machine
2. Pistol grip, gear drive
machine
3. Axle mounting bracket
4. Spacer
5. Bolts, 3/8 x 1-3/8 in.
6. Locknut, 3/8 in.
3. Insert the large spacers between the axle brackets and
the frame, lining up the holes (Fig. 5).
Note: You can install the axle in one of 3 horizontal
positions (Fig. 3). For a pistol grip machine, use the front
holes.

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4. Using the 6 bolts (3/8 x 1-3/8 in.) and locknuts
(3/8 in.) supplied with the sulky, secure the axle and
the spacers as illustrated in Figure 5.
Note: You may have difficulty installing one of the bolts
on the right side due to interference with the traction
control lever. If this happens, disconnect the control rod
from the pistol grip (Fig. 6) to drop the lever out of the
way. When finished, reconnect the control rod.
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Figure 6
1. Controlrod
2. Clevis pin 3. Pistol grip 4. Hairpin cotter
Installing the Sulky
Assemblies
1. Slide the mounting tube on each sulky assembly over
the ends of the axle with the foot rests towards the
inside (Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
1. Axle
2. Sulky assembly 3. Washer, 1-3/4 in. 4. Lynch pin
2. Secure the sulky assemblies using a washer (1-3/4 in.)
and lynch pin on each side (Fig. 7).
3. Grease the sulky; refer to Greasing the Sulky, page 8.
Adjusting the Handle Height
Because the sulky raises you several inches off of the
ground, adjust the handle height to accommodate you on
the sulky comfortably. Refer to your machine Operator’s
Manual for more information on changing the handle
height.
Important On a hydro drive, pistol grip machine, do
not use the highest handle position; use the middle
position. Using the highest position may damage the
controls.
Installing the Transport Hooks
1. Pivot the left sulky assembly up until it is near the
pulley guard (Fig. 8).
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Figure 8
1. Transporthook
2. Toe guard 3. Mark the location 4. Eye of the hook
2. Position the hook over the toe guard on the sulky and
the eye end of the hook against the pulley guard
(Fig. 8).
3. Adjust the height of the sulky and the position of the
eye until it is in a clear location on the pulley guard,
both on the outside and inside of the guard, then tie the
sulky in place.

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Important The sulky must be at least 1-1/2 in.
(3.8 cm) from any contact point such as the machine
handle or the gear shift lever (when pushed to the right
and left) on gear drive machines. Position the hook so that
it is as close to horizontal as possible.
4. If a hole does not exist in or near this location, mark
the location of the eye.
5. Drill a 9/32 in. hole at the marked location.
6. Install the shoulder bolt, curved washer (cup facing
inward), hook, washer (3/4 in.), and locknut (5/16 in.)
(Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Shoulderbolt
2. Curved washer
3. Transport hook
4. Washer, 3/4 in.
5. Pulley guard
6. Locknut, 5/16 in.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the right sulky assembly.
8. Untie the sulky assemblies.
Operation
Operating Tips
•Drive slowly and take time to learn how the sulky
moves when using it for the first time.
•Use care when turning to ensure that you do not swing
yourself and the sulky into obstacles.
•When turning, lean forward and toward the direction
of the turn to help in keeping your balance.
•If your machine is a gear drive, pistol grip machine,
you may need to adjust the wheel drive tension; refer
to you machine Operator’s Manual.
Positioning the Sulky for
Transport
Before placing the machine on a trailer, lift each sulky
assembly up and secure them with the transport hooks
(Fig. 10). This will keep the sulky from bouncing during
transport and make the machine more compact.
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Figure 10
1. Transporthook

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Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval Maintenance Procedure
8 hours •Check the tire pressure.
25 hours •Grease all fittings.
Storage Service •Grease all fittings.
•Check the tire pressure.
•Paint chipped surfaces.
Checking Tire Pressure
Ensure that the caster wheel tires are filled with air to
50 psi (345 kPa) every 8 operating hours or before each
use.
Greasing the Sulky
Grease all grease fittings every 25 operating hours and
immediately after every washing.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
1. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
2. Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Fig 11).
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Figure 11
3. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to
ooze out of the bearings.
4. Wipe up any excess grease.