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Form No. 3374-309 Rev A Groundsmaster ® Multi-Purpose Machine Model No. 30534N—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 30536N—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 30537N—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 30539N—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No. 30540N—Serial No. 313000001 and Up Model No.
If you require a spark arrestor, contact your Figure 1 Authorized Toro Service Dealer. 1. Model and serial number location Genuine Toro spark arresters are approved by the USDA Forestry Service. Important: It is a violation of California Public Model No.
Safety • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine. This machine meets or exceeds ANSI B71.4-2004 • Warning—fuel is highly flammable. specifications in effect at the time of production. –...
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine flames away from battery. for damage and make repairs before restarting and • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that operating the equipment; original standards are maintained. – if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check •...
• Lower the rollbar only when absolutely necessary. Do not wear the seat belt with the roll bar folded down. • Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any objects and do not contact them. Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
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117-3270 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, hand; entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place. 117-3272 117–2718 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual; failure to us the rollover protection system (ROPS) can result in injury in the event of a rollover;...
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117-3273 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 6. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Warning—do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 7. Warning—lock the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine. 3.
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106-9206 1. Wheel torque specifications 2. Read the Operator's Manual. 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.
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120-0259 107-2916 1. Remove the ignition key and read the 2. Thrown object hazard—do not operate 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of Operator's Manual before servicing or the mower with the deflector up or hand or foot, mower blade—stay away performing maintenance. removed, keep the deflector in place;...
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119–0124 (Cab models) 1. Warning—when the cab windows are open wear hearing protection. Battery Symbols 2. Close the rear window before attempting to open the hood. Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Adjust the ROPS – No parts required Check the tire pressure. Check the hydraulic fluid, engine oil, – No parts required and coolant levels.
Product Overview Controls Checking the Tire Pressure Become familiar with all the controls before you start the engine and operate the machine. No Parts Required Traction Pedal The traction pedal (Figure 4) controls the forward and reverse Procedure operation. Press the top of the pedal to move forward and the bottom to move rearward.
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Tilt Steering Pedal Throttle Lever The throttle lever (Figure 5) controls the speed of the engine. To tilt the steering wheel towards you, press the foot pedal Moving the throttle lever forward toward the Fast position down, and pull the steering tower toward you to the most increases the engine speed.
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Charge Indicator Illuminates when the charging system circuit malfunctions (Figure 5). Oil Pressure Warning Light The oil pressure warning light (Figure 5) glows when the oil pressure in engine drops below a safe level. If low oil pressure ever occurs, stop the engine and determine the cause. Repair the damage before starting the engine again.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Biodiesel Ready Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel of up attachments and accessories.
Filling the Fuel Tank • Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends in cold weather. 1. Park the machine on a level surface. • Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they 2. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. may be degraded over time.
Important: Ensure that the seat is secured with WARNING the seat latch. To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the 4. To raise the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins and roll bar in the raised locked position and use the remove the two pins (Figure 10).
Note: Additional starting cycles may be required 2. Make sure the traction pedal is in the neutral position. when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel 3. Set the parking brake. system has been completely drained. 4. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the off 8.
Steering Selection (4 wheel Stopping the Machine drive models only) To stop the machine, release the traction pedal to the neutral position. For maximum trimming and minimum turf damage the Set the parking brake whenever you leave the machine. machine should always be operated in 4 wheel steering. Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch.
1. If the engine is cold, allow the engine to warm up 5 to 10 minutes before engaging the PTO. 2. While seated in the seat, make sure the traction pedal is in the neutral position and the engine is at full throttle. 3.
Figure 17 1. Screw 3. Skid 2. Flange-head bolt 4. Nut Figure 18 1. Flange nut 4. Spacer 4. Remove the flange-head bolts and nuts from each skid. 2. Bushing 5. Bolt 5. Move each skid to the desired position and secure them 3.
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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.
For details on using the rest of the SCM functions, refer to • You are sitting on the seat or the parking brake is engaged. the Service Manual, available through your Authorized Toro • The power take off (PTO) is disengaged.
Use the Diagnostic ACE display tool and over lay to help verify and correct electrical functions of the machine. Contact your Toro distributor for assistance.
Checking the Interlock Note: Make sure correct overlay decal is positioned on Diagnostic ACE display. Switches 4 Wheel Drive only The purpose of the interlock switches is to prevent the engine from cranking or starting unless the traction pedal is in the Neutral position, the PTO is disengaged and the Lower Mow/Raise control is in the Neutral position.
ECM problem. If this occurs, direction to provide the best comfort (Figure 29). contact your Toro Distributor for assistance. Important: The Diagnostic ACE display must not be left connected to the machine. It is not designed to withstand the environment of the machine's every day use.
Changing the Lumbar Support Changing the Seat Position The back of the seat can be adjusted to provide a customized The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat lumbar support for your lower back. where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable.
Changing the Backrest Position The back of the seat can be adjusted to provide a more comfortable ride. Position the back of the seat where it is most comfortable. Pull up the locking lever to release the backrest catch (Figure 31). When releasing the backrest catch, do not apply load to the backrest by pressing against it.
WARNING Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp. • Use only a single, full width ramp; Do not use individual ramps for each side of the unit.
Transporting Machines WARNING Driving on the street or roadway without turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury. Do not drive machine on a public street or roadway without signs, lights, and/or markings required by local regulations.
Sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is follow is: decrease ground speed as the load on the cutting damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro blades increases; and increase ground speed as load on the replacement blade.
• Drain and clean the fuel tank. Every 2 years • Flush and replace cooling system fluid. Important: Refer to your Engine Operator's Manual for additional maintenance procedures. A detailed Service Manual is also available for purchase from your Authorized Toro Distributor.
CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance. Figure 37 Service Interval Chart Premaintenance Procedures Using the Hood Prop Rod 1.
Lubrication Bearings and bushings must be lubricated daily when operating conditions are extremely dusty and dirty. Dusty and dirty operating conditions could cause dirt to get into Greasing the Bearings and the bearings and bushings, resulting in accelerated wear. Lubricate the grease fittings immediately after every washing, Bushings regardless of interval specified.
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Note: To access the rear steering linkage grease fittings, the storage compartment needs to be removed. Figure 41 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.
Servicing the Mower Deck Changing the Mower Deck Gear Box Lubricant Gear Box Lubricant Service Interval: After the first 50 hours The gear box is designed to operate with SAE 80-90 gear Every 400 hours lube. Although the gear box is shipped with lubricant from the factory, check the level before operating the cutting unit 1.
Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above 0 degrees F) • Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all temperatures) Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine, set the parking brake and remove the key from the ignition switch.
Adjusting the Throttle 4. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick. The oil level should be up to the Full mark . 1. Move the throttle lever forward to the front of the 5. If the oil level is below the Full mark, remove the fill control panel slot and then move it back approximately cap (Figure 44) and add oil until level reaches the Full 1/8 inch into the FAST idle detent position.
Fuel System 7. Tighten the drain plug on the bottom of the filter canister. Maintenance Bleeding the Fuel System Note: Refer to Adding Fuel for proper fuel recommendations. You must bleed the fuel system before starting the engine if any of the following situations have occurred: DANGER •...
Fuel Lines and Connections and the engine will not start; refer to Bleeding the Fuel System. Service Interval: Every 400 hours 1. Loosen the pipe connection to the No. 1 nozzle and holder assembly (Figure 49). Check the fuel lines and connections every 400 hours or yearly, whichever comes first.
Electrical System Maintenance Important: Whenever working with the electrical system, always disconnect the battery cables, negative (-) cable first, to prevent possible wiring damage from short-outs. Checking the Fuses If the machine stops or has other electrical system issues, Figure 51 check the fuses.
Drive System WARNING Battery terminals or metal tools could short against Maintenance metal machine components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting Checking the Tire Pressure in personal injury. • When removing or installing the battery, do not Service Interval: Every 50 hours allow the battery terminals to touch any metal Check the pressure after every 50 operating hours or monthly,...
Cooling System 3. Install the expansion tank cap. Maintenance DANGER Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns. • Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Always allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes or until the radiator cap is cool enough to touch without burning your hand before removing the radiator cap.
Brake Maintenance 3. Working from the fan side of the radiator, blow out debris with low pressure (50 psi) compressed air (do not use water). Repeat the step from the front of the Adjusting the Service Brakes radiator and again from the fan side. 4.
Adjusting the Parking Brake Belt Maintenance If the parking brake fails to engage, an adjustment to the Checking the Alternator Belt brake pawl is required. 1. Loosen the 2 screws securing the parking brake pawl Service Interval: Every 100 hours to the frame (Figure 56).
Controls System stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the ignition key. Maintenance 2. Remove the belt covers from the top of the cutting unit and set the covers aside. 3. Using a breaker bar or similar tool, move the idler Adjusting the Traction Drive pulley for the top belt (Figure 58) away from the top for Neutral...
Figure 59 Figure 60 1. Transmission control rods 1. Traction pedal 3. 0.060 inch (1.5 mm) 2. Stop bolt w/ jam nut 4. Stop bolt w/ jam nut (forward) (reverse) • If the left rear tire is rotating in reverse, lengthen the rod by slowly turning the rod counter-clockwise (as viewed from the front) until the left rear tire 4.
(Available in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. See parts catalog or Toro distributor for part numbers.) Alternate fluids: If the Toro fluid is not available, Mobil® 424 hydraulic fluid may be used. Note: Toro will not assume responsibility for damage caused by improper substitutions.
Figure 62 1. Dipstick Changing the Hydraulic Oil And Filter Figure 63 Service Interval: After the first 200 hours 1. Transmission case drain 3. Hydraulic reservoir drain plug plug Every 800 hours 2. Filter 1. Disengage the PTO, release the traction pedal to the neutral position and set the parking brake.
Mower Deck damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Maintenance DANGER WARNING A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator's If you raise the machine using only a jack to support...
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3. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made backward (Figure 66). Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge, position A, of the blades (Figure 66).
2. Remove the blade bolt, anti-scalp plate, and blade from the spindle shaft (Figure 69). 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 67).
Adjusting the Mower Deck 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 Figure 71 recommends a blade pitch of approximately 5/16 inch (8 mm). That is the back of the blade plane is 5/16 inch (8 mm) 1.
Cab Maintenance 4. Install the bolt and nut. Place the right hand J hook end of the spring around the grass deflector (Figure 71). Important: The grass deflector must be able to Cleaning the Cab Air Filters lower down into position. Lift the deflector up to test that it lowers into the full down position.
Cleaning the Air Conditioning Cleaning the A/C Condenser Coil Screen Service Interval: Every 250 hours (Clean more frequently in Service Interval: Every 50 hours (Clean more frequently in extremely dusty or dirty conditions) extremely dusty or dirty conditions) 1. Stop the engine and remove the key. 1.
Cleaning Storage Engine Cleaning Under the Mower 1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace the Service Interval: Before each use or daily drain plug. Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily. 2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new filter. 3.
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C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. D. Slowly recharge the battery for 24 hours every 60 days to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
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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.