Tru-Turf MT5000 User manual

MT5000 MOWER TOTE MANUAL

TRU-TURF TRU-TURF MT5000 Series Manual
1. Machine Information Record
2. Safety Information
3. Warranty
4. Assembly
6. Operation
7. Toro Machine Components
9. Jake & John Deere Compinents
11. Baroness
13. Labels
14. Parts List
Contents

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Machine Information Record
Machine Information
Model. MT5000-1 (Toro)
MT5000-2 (John Deere & Jake)
MT5000-3 (Baroness)
Serial No.
Purchase Date No.
Congratulations on your investment in the MT5000 Tote
for walk behind mowers. This tote has been designed
to ensure your precision valuable mower is safely and
gently transported from place to place with no disruption
to cutting height settings. The springing arrangement
ensures no mower fatigue occurs. It is ergonomically
designed to suit most operators which makes this unique
tote a pleasure to work with.
The following operation and maintenance manual
has been prepared for use with the MT5000 Tote for
walk behind mowers. It is intended as a guide and
supplemental updates to the manual may take place at a
future date.
This machine is engineered to be simple and easy to
maintain. If you have any questions or concerns that this
manual does not address, please feel free to contact your
distributor at:
Distributor Information
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:

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Safety Information
Safety Information
Safety is of the utmost importance when operating
turf equipment.
To ensure safe operation of the MT5000 Tote, please
follow the safety guidelines.
• Always make a pre-operation inspection. If this
procedure is not carried out damage to property or
personnel may occur.
• Keep children, pets and inexperienced personnel
away from the tote. This tote should only be operated
by trained and skilled personnel - check with your
supervisor if you are unsure.
• Maximum recommended towing speed is not to
exceed 12 mph (20 kph). Subject to conditions.
• Recommended maximum tow hitch coupling height
300mm (12”). Minimum 250mm (10”).

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One Year Warranty
Universal Conditions:
Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. will either repair or replace any item
or part of a Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. Golf Greens Roller that is
defective in workmanship or material for a period of
thirty six (36) months from the date of delivery of the
new product to the original end user. These items will be
repaired or replaced free of charge and freight free.
Products Protected By This Warranty:
This Warranty relates to the following products
manufactured by Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. :-
GR11000C; RS48-11C; RS48-11D; R52-11T, R52-11TC and
R52-ELT Golf Greens Rollers.
TR66 Triplex roll ‘n’ spike mower attachment heads and
brackets; SR72 Sports ground roller.
MT5000-1, MT5000-2 and MT5000-3 Totes are covered for
a period of twelve (12) months.
Parts Warranted By Suppliers To Tru-Turf:
Specific component parts supplied to Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. are
covered by that supplier’s Warranty. These parts include
Eaton Transmission, Honda Engines and Kohler Engines.
Only Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. manufactured parts qualify for the
the Thirty Six month warranty.
Normal Wear and Tear:
Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. will not repair or replace parts subject to
normal maintenance routines as specified in the products
Operator’s Manual nor to parts subject to wear and tear
during the correct operation of the product. These parts
include, but are not limited to, oils, filters, tyres, shafts,
bearings, blades, spikers, slicers, brakes, belts, hoses, spark
plugs, drive chains, sprockets, drive rollers & smoothing
rollers.
Other Items Not Covered By This Warranty:
Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. will not repair or replace free-of-charge
any item that has been damaged by accident, lack
of reasonable care and protection or lack of suitable
storage. We will not cover parts that have been altered
or modified by anyone other than Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. nor
will we cover used parts that are installed in place of
failed parts. We will not cover parts that have not been
installed correctly by the end user or its agents nor will
we cover parts that have not been maintained as per the
Operator’s Manual. Service calls and overtime-labour
rates will not be covered. We will not cover freight costs
related to the return of the faulty product to Tru-Turf
Pty. Ltd. or its agents. Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. will not be liable
for any consequential loss or damage or costs caused
by or incidental to the failure of any new part supplied
with the original purchase or any new part supplied as a
replacement for any failed part.
Lodging Warranty Claims:
The final purchaser of the new Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd.product
must lodge a Warranty Claim with Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. or
its agents. The original purchaser must provide written
evidence detailing the product’s delivery date to that
purchaser and the reasons why the purchaser believes
that the product or its part is defective in the categories
of faulty material or workmanship. The purchaser is to
deliver the faulty product or part to Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd.
or its agents at the purchaser’s expense. Acceptance or
rejection of the Warranty Claim is entirely at the discretion
of Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. or their Suppliers who warrant their
own part/s.
Visit www.truturf.com. Fill out the warranty form and return
it to [e-mail]
No person or organisation has the authority to modify the
terms or conditions or limitations of this Warranty without
the written consent of Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd.

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Initial Assembly
When you receive the carton, the Tote will be broken
down into components ready for assembly. If you run into
any problems during assembly, please feel free to call your
local distributor or agent.
List of Components
Part No. Description Qty Packed
UPPER FRAME
MT101 Upper Frame Welded Assembly 1
MT104 Mower Tray Universal 1
MT130 Lh Mower Axle Retainer Assembly 1
MT131 Rh Mower Axle Retainer Assembly 1
R6017 Drawbar Catch Safety Pin 1
R8053 1/4 Unf Nyloc Nut 6
R8055 3/8 Unf Nyloc P-Type 6
R8071 3/8 X 2.1/4 Unf Bolt Zp 4
R8072 3/8 X 2.1/2 Unf Bolt Zp 2
R8081 10-24X16 Tek Screw Zp 1
R8100 Hex Bolt 1/2 X 3 Unf Zp 1
R8101 1/2 Unf Nyloc Nut Zp 1
R8137 1/4 X 3/4 Unf Bolt Zp 6
TORO, JAKE & JOHN DEERE
MT103 Upper Draw Bar 1
MT106 Rest Post Assembly - Toro 1
MT107 Post Rest Assembly - Jake & JD 1
MT148 Ratchet Clasp Assembly Complete 1
BARONESS
MT135 UPPER DRAW BAR ASSY BARONESS 1
MT160 CATCH ASSY BARONESS COMPLETE 1
Assembly
Part No. Description Qty Packed
PACKING LIST - BASE FRAME
MT102 Lower Draw Bar Assembly 1
MT114 Tow Hitch Pin - Drawbar 1
MT141 Adjustable Draw Bar Assembly 1
MT142 Bottom Main Frame Welded Assembly 1
R6039 Wheel - 4 Stud 2
R8055 3/8 Unf Nyloc P-Type 2
R8097 3/8 X 2.0 Unf Bolt Zp 2
R8099 1/2 X 2.3/4 Unf Bolt Zp 1
R8101 1/2 Unf Nyloc Nut Zp 1
TOTE SERIAL NUMBER:
PACKED BY:
DATE:

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Assembly Procedure
• Remove components from cardboard carton.
• In conjunction with drawings on pages 7, 8 and 9
assemble as follows: - Starting with Main Frame MT100.
• Slide the Drawbar MT102 into the locating section
on the front centre of Main Frame MT100 at point (A),
fasten with 1 - /” x 2 /” Bolt & Nyloc nut. Tighten
Bolt. Fasten the two tires and wheels (R6039) onto the
hubs and tighten nuts securely.
• Check tire air pressure 15psi (103kpa)
• Take upper locking bar (MT103 or MT135) slide it into
receptacle on MT101 then place mower rest (MT107
Jake & John Deere or MT106 Toro) over the receptacle
at point MT101 align all holes and fasten with a /” x 3”
NF bolt and Nyloc nut, tighten.
• Ensure the rest has the sloping surface facing in the
correct direction as per the images on pages 7, 8 and 9.
• Attach Mower Tray (MT104) to the outside of the top
frame (MT101). Use 4 x /” x 2 /” NF Bolts and Nyloc
nuts, tighten securely.
• Tighten All Bolts Securely.
• Select the axle retainer brackets (MT130 and MT131).
Bolt them to the side of the tray (MT104), use the
adjustable holes to correctly position the bracket to
ensure the mower being used will fit between the
vertical down plates, a minimum end of axle clearance
to the down plate is /” (20mm) is desirable.
• When mower is loaded drop safety pin inserted into
plates (MT130 and MT131) respectively, this prevents
the mower moving off the tote backwards when
transporting.
• Attach Hydraulic Strut (MT113), ensure locking nut is
tight against the frame and not the rod end, this is a
pivot point.
• Slide Drawbar tongue (MT141) into end of drawbar
(MT102) and attach with 2 x /” x 2” bolts and / Nyloc
Nuts.
• Use clasp (MT143 Toro, John Deere & Jake or MT160
Baroness).
ENSURE ALL BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED & FITTINGS ARE
CORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Assembly

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Operation Procedure
Step 1:
Connect Trailer to Prime Mover, leave connected at all
times, when using.
Step 2:
To Load Mower onto Tote, release Upper Frame Locking
Catch; (MT115) raise the Upper Locking Frame (MT103
or MT135) to lower Mower Support Tray (MT104) to the
ground. Raise the pins in MT130 & MT131, roll the mower
onto the mower tray, ensuring that it is located between
and under the axle retainer brackets (MT130 and MT131).
Step 3:
Tilt mower handle forward until it rests on the handle
support bracket; (MT107 John Deere & Jake, MT106 Toro
or MT160 Baroness). Use the correct clasp MT143 (John
Deere, Jake and Toro) or MT160 (Baroness) to hold mower
handle. Ratchet the strap tight. Drop safety pins in MT130
and MT131 to prevent mower from escaping from the tray
(MT104) in transit.
For John Deere mowers, drill two holes in bracket under
the handle and attach brackets (MT144). Use this bracket
to connect clasp (MT143) into.
For Baroness mower ensure ’U’ bracket under the handle
to lock securely into catch (MT139). Drop pins fitted
to MT130 & MT131 behind the axle to prevent mower
moving backwards off the tote in transit.
Step 4:
Push down on upper frame at handle until it locks down
on top of the Drawbar (MT102).
Step 5:
Turn off the fuel tap. The mower is now ready to be
transported to it’s next location.
Step 6:
Unloading the Mower is the reverse procedure to loading.
Step 7:
Maximum recommended towing speed for MT5000 tote
is not to exceed 12 mph (20kph)
Step 8:
Allow a few seconds for the mower to be lowered to the
ground after releasing the catch (MT115). The mower is
lowered through strut MT113.
Operation

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MT5000-1 Toro (Full Assembly)

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MT5000-1 Toro (Top Assembly)

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MT5000-2 Jake & John Deere (Full Assembly)

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MT5000-2 Jake & John Deere (Top Assembly)

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MT5000-3 Baroness

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MT5000-3 Baroness

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Labels
MT183
MT184 MT185
MT187 MT188
MT189

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Parts List
Part No. Description QTY
BASE FRAME
MT034-05 Spring Leaf Upper 2
MT036-05 Spring Leaf Slipper 2
MT102 Lower Draw Bar Assy 1
MT105 Adjustable Draw Bar 1
MT113 Strut Assy - Drawbar 1
MT114 Tow Hitch Pin - Drawbar 1
MT115 Catch - Drawbar Lock 1
MT142 Bottom Main Frame 1
MT184 Sticker - Mt5000 2
MT185 Sticker - Tru-Turf 2
MT187 Sticker - Serial 1
MT189 Sticker - Patent 1
MT192-05 Swing Arm Rh 1
MT193-05 Swing Arm Lh 1
MT196-05 Pivot Bracket 4
MT197-05 Wear Pad - Leaf Spring 2
R5049 Spring Catch 1
R6039 Wheel 4 Stud 2
R8038 M10 X 40 Bolt Zp 2
R8048 3/8 X 3/4 Washer Zp 5
R8055 3/8 Unf Nyloc Nut P-Type 11
R8072 3/8 X 2.1/2 Unf Bolt Zp 4
R8088 M10 Nut Zp 2
R8097 3/8 X 2.0 Unf Bolt Zp 2
R8099 1/2 X 2.3/4 Unf Bolt Zp 1
R8101 1/2 Unf Nyloc Nut Zp 5
R8167 M12 X 24X1.6 Washer 4
R8190 Hex Bolt 3/8 X 2-3/4 Unf 1
R8089 Hex Set Screw 1/2 X 1 1/2 Unf 4
R9037 Wheel Hub Complete 2
Part No. Description QTY
UPPER FRAME - BARONESS
E7033 End Cap Plastic - 40X40 Shs 1
MT101 Upper Frame Welded Assy 1
MT104 Mower Tray Universal Assy 1
MT130 Lh Mower Axle Retainer Assy 1
MT131 Rh Mower Axle Retainer Assy 1
MT135 Upper Draw Bar Assy Baroness 1
MT160 Catch Assy Baroness Complete 1
MT183 Sticker - Tru Turf Equipment 1
MT188 Sticker - Before Towing 1
R6017 Drawbar Catch Safety Pin Assy 1
R8053 1/4 Unf Nyloc Nut 4
R8055 3/8 Unf Nyloc Nut P-Type 5
R8071 3/8 X 2.1/4 Unf Bolt Zp 4
R8072 3/8 X 2.1/2 Unf Bolt Zp 1
R8081 10-24X16 Tek Screw Zp 1
R8100 Hex Bolt 1/2 X 3 Unf Zp R8100 1
R8101 1/2 Unf Nyloc Nut Zp 1
R8137 1/4 X 3/4 Unf Bolt Zp 4

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Parts List
Part No. Description QTY
UPPER FRAME - JAKE & JOHN DEERE
E7033 END CAP PLASTIC - 40x40 SHS 3
MT101 UPPER FRAME WELDED ASSY 1
MT103 UPPER DRAW BAR WELDED ASSY TORO JAKE & JD 1
MT104 MOWER TRAY UNIVERSAL ASSY 1
MT107 POST REST ASSY - JAKE & JD 1
MT130 LH MOWER AXLE RETAINER ASSY 1
MT131 RH MOWER AXLE RETAINER ASSY 1
MT144 BRACKET STRAP WELDED ASSY JAKE-JD 1
MT148 RATCHET CLASP ASSY COMPLETE 1
MT183 STICKER - TRU TURF EQUIPMENT 1
MT188 STICKER - BEFORE TOWING 1
R6017 DRAWBAR CATCH SAFETY PIN ASSY 1
R8053 1/4 UNF NYLOC NUT 6
R8055 3/8 UNF NYLOC NUT P-TYPE 4
R8071 3/8 x 2.1/4 UNF BOLT ZP 4
R8081 10-24x16 TEK SCREW ZP 1
R8100 HEX BOLT 1/2 x 3 UNF ZP R8100 1
R8101 1/2 UNF NYLOC NUT ZP 1
R8137 1/4 x 3/4 UNF BOLT ZP 6
Part No. Description QTY
UPPER FRAME - TORO
E7033 END CAP PLASTIC - 40x40 SHS 3
MT101 UPPER FRAME WELDED ASSY 1
MT103 UPPER DRAW BAR WELDED ASSY 1
MT104 MOWER TRAY UNIVERSAL ASSY 1
MT106 REST POST ASSY - TORO 1
MT130 LH MOWER AXLE RETAINER ASSY 1
MT131 RH MOWER AXLE RETAINER ASSY 1
MT148 RATCHET CLASP ASSY COMPLETE 1
MT183 STICKER - TRU TURF EQUIPMENT 1
MT188 STICKER - BEFORE TOWING 1
R6017 DRAWBAR CATCH SAFETY PIN & CHAIN 1
R8053 1/4 UNF NYLOC NUT 6
R8055 3/8 UNF NYLOC NUT P-TYPE 4
R8071 3/8 x 2.1/4 UNF BOLT ZP 4
R8081 10-24x16 TEK SCREW ZP 1
R8100 HEX BOLT 1/2 x 3 UNF ZP R8100 1
R8101 1/2 UNF NYLOC NUT ZP 1
R8137 1/4 x 3/4 UNF BOLT ZP 6