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Groundsmaster ® 360 Series and 7200 Series Traction Unit Model No. 30353—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 30354—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 30456—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 30457—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 30481—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3389-362* A Register at www.Toro.com.
1. Safety alert symbol European directives, when the CE Kit, Part No. 117-9248 is installed on the mower. Mower model number 30353 This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information. requires CE kit 30685, 30457 requires CE kit 30683, 30354 Important calls attention to special mechanical information requires CE kit 30679, 30456 requires CE kit 30658.
Safe Handling of Fuels Safety • To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely Safe Operating Practices flammable and the vapors are explosive. The following instructions are adapted from the CEN • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources standard EN ISO 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2012.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may The following list contains safety information specific to Toro increase the hazard of personal injury. products or other safety information that you must know that •...
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 93-6697 1. Read the Operator's 2. Add SAE 80w-90 (API Manual.
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120-6604 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place.
Setup Media and Additional Parts Description Qty. Parts catalog Review the material and save in an appropriate place: Operator's Manual Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine A. Remove the shoulder screw that secures the from the normal operating position. retainer pin to the carrier frame (Figure B.
A. Remove the roll pin from the end yoke and the CAUTION gearbox shaft (Figure Be careful when connecting the pull links to the machine. The pull link torsion springs may cause some rotation of the pull links during installation. 5.
Leveling Front to Back Cutting unit pitch is the difference in height-of-cut from the front of the blade plane to the back of the blade plane. Toro recommends a blade pitch of approximately 8 to 11 mm (5/16 to 7/16 inch). That is the back of the blade plane is 8 to 11 mm (5/16 to 7/16 inch) higher than the front.
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Adjusting the Skid(s) 3. After adjusting the height-of-cut, adjust the rollers by removing the flange nut, bushing, spacer, and bolt Mount the skids in the lower position when operating in (Figure height of cuts higher than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches) and in the higher position when operating in height of cuts lower than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches).
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2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Raise the front of the machine and support it on jack stands.
Sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is blades decreases. damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Refer to Servicing the Cutting Blades. Mowing Direction Alternate mowing direction to avoid making ruts in the turf over time.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING If you raise the machine using only a jack to support it while you work under the mower deck, the jack could tip, causing the mower deck to fall, crushing you or bystanders.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the condition of the blade drive belts on the mower. After the first 50 hours • Check the mower blades. Before each use or daily • Clean the mower. • Grease the bearing and bushing grease fittings. Every 50 hours Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use.
Lubrication operating conditions are extremely dusty and dirty. Dusty and dirty operating conditions could cause dirt to get into the bearings and bushings, resulting in accelerated wear. Greasing the Bearings and Bushings Lubricate the grease fittings immediately after every washing, regardless of interval specified.
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Figure 17 Note: Bearing life can be negatively affected by improper wash down procedures. Do not wash down the unit when it is still hot and avoid directing high-pressure or high volume spray at the bearings or seals.
Check the blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. Sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade.
3. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and backward (Figure 20). Measure from a level surface to genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with the cutting edge, position A, of the blades (Figure 20).
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2. Remove the blade bolt, anti-scalp plate, and blade from the spindle shaft (Figure 23). Sharpening the Blades WARNING When sharpening blade, pieces of blade could be thrown and cause serious injury. Wear proper eye protection when sharpening blades. 1. Sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade (Figure 21).
Adjusting the Mower Pitch Cutting unit pitch is the difference in height-of-cut from the front of the blade plane to the back of the blade plane. Toro recommends a blade pitch of approximately 8 mm (5/16 inch). That is the back of the blade plane is 8 mm (5/16 inch) higher than the front.
Cleaning Under the Mower Storage Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Thoroughly clean the mower, paying special attention to these areas: Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily. • Underneath the mower 1. Disengage the PTO, release the traction pedal to the neutral position and set the parking brake.
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The method of transmission shall be electronic transmittal. This machinery shall not be put into service until incorporated into approved Toro models as indicated on the associated Declaration of Conformity and in accordance with all instructions, whereby it can be declared in conformity with all relevant Directives.
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Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.
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