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Form No. 3377-579 Rev A Pro Force Debris Blower Groundsmaster ® 360 Traction Units Model No. 44547—Serial No. 313000001 and Up *3377-579* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product Figure 2 and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register 1.
Contents Safety Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent Introduction ..............2 upon the awareness, concern, and proper training Safety ................3 of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, Safe Operating Practices........... 3 maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper Safety and Instructional Decals .........
Replace all worn or damaged decals. – Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and • Use only Toro approved attachments. Warranty may be when turning on hillsides. voided if used with unapproved attachments. – Avoid sudden starts and stops.
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. 115-5106 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Remove the blower from the crate Drive shaft assembly Roll pin Install the drive shaft to the blower gear box shaft Bolt, 5/16 x 1-3/4 inch Lock nut, 5/16 inch...
Removing the Blower from the Crate No Parts Required Procedure Use the instructions in Procedure 1 to simplify the removal of the blower from the crate. Important: Before the blower frame is unbolted from the shipping crate or the crate is removed, make sure to install the jack stand to help stabilize the blower.
G021675 Figure 6 1. Lift loop 7. Carefully remove the screws holding the blower to the wood pallet. After the screws are removed, slide the crate away from the blower and lower the blower until the castor wheels touch the floor but the strap is still G021637 tight (Figure 7).
Mounting the Debris Blower to the Traction Unit Parts needed for this procedure: Debris blower assembly Locking pin Hair pin cotter Procedure 1. Remove any attachment from the front of the machine. 2. Move the traction unit into position behind the G021678 attachment adapter.
Installing the Proximity Switch Parts needed for this procedure: G021761 Proximity switch assembly Figure 15 Sensor plate 1. 3.8 to 4.3 mm (.150 to .170 inch) gap Carriage screw, 5/16 x 1–1/4 inch Flange nut, 5/16 inch 6. Connect the wires from the proximity switch to the front attachment up switch on the Groundsmaster 360 Procedure electrical accessory kit...
Product Overview Controls Raise/Lower Front Attachment Switch Press the front or back of the rocker switch to raise or lower the front attachment (Figure 16). WARNING Holding down the power down or front attachment lower switch can cause significant hydraulic system damage and result in front attachment damage.
Operation CAUTION Never operate the debris blower without all of the Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine guards in place (Figure 19). from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section.
Adjusting the Blower Nozzle Operating Tips Height WARNING The blower nozzle can be operated at a height range from 114 Discharged air has considerable force and could to 216 mm (4.5 to 8.5 inches). To adjust the blower nozzle cause injury or loss of footing. height, position the castor wheel axles in the upper or lower •...
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operation. Careless operation, combined with terrain angles, ricochets or improperly positioned guards can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not resume operation until the area is cleared. Important: Raise the blower before transporting. If the nozzle is left in the down position during transport, the nozzle may contact the ground and damage to the nozzle may occur.
Maintenance Drive shaft (Figure 23) Lubrication Service Interval: Every 50 hours The debris blower has bearings and bushings that must be lubricated regularly. If the machine is operated under normal conditions, lubricate bearings with No. 2 general purpose lithium base grease after every 50 hours of operation. Lubricate fittings immediately after every washing, regardless of the interval listed.
G022001 Figure 25 1. Check/fill plug 2. Drain plug 5. Check the oil level to make sure it is up to the plug hole in the gear box. If the lubricant level is low, add enough G021635 SAE 80-90 weight gear lube to raise the level up to the Figure 27 hole.
2. To increase the belt tension, loosen the hex nut and tighten the flange nut until the desired belt tension is attained (Figure 28). Do not over tighten. 3. Tighten the hex nut to lock the adjustment. Storage 1. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire blower.
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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.