22in rotary cutting unit for groundsmaster 4300-d traction units (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 30809
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Form No. 3385-803 Rev A Groundsmaster ® 3500-G Rotary Mower Model No. 30809—Serial No. 314000001 and Up *3385-803* 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 and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Preparation Safety • While mowing, always wear substantial footwear, long This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN trousers, hard hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection. 836:1997 (when appropriate decals applied), and Long hair, loose clothing, or jewelry may get tangled ANSI B71.4-2012 specifications in effect at the time in moving parts.
Operation mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment. Torque all the spindle • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where pulley nuts to 176 to 203 N-m (130 to 150 ft-lb). dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. •...
Toro Mower Safety must not move. If movement is evident, refer to the Maintenance section of this manual to adjust the traction The following list contains safety information specific to Toro drive. products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI standards.
Authorized Toro Distributor. • To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.
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. 94-3353 1. Crushing hazard of hand—keep your hands a safe distance 107-7801 away.
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Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 104-5181 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can CE only cause blindness and other injuries 1.
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106-9290 1. Inputs 5. In seat 9. Outputs 13. Start 2. Not active 14. Power 6. Power Take-off (PTO) 10. Power Take Off (PTO) 3. High temperature shutdown 7. Parking brake Off 11. Start 4. High temperature warning 8. Neutral 12.
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104-1086 1. Height of cut 121–3533 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on maintenance.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Activate, charge, and connect the – No parts required battery. Inclinometer Check the angle indicator Lock bracket Rivet Washer Install the Hood Latch (CE). Screw, 1/4 x 2 inches Locknut, 1/4 inch –...
3. Remove the filler caps from the battery and slowly fill each cell until electrolyte is just above the plates. 4. Install the filler caps and connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery posts. Charge the battery at a Activating, Charging, and rate of 3 to 4 amperes for 4 to 8 hours.
8. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X (skin to obtain a zero degree reading, and tighten the bolts. over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, petroleum jelly, or light grease to prevent corrosion. 9. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal to prevent a possible short from occurring.
G012630 Figure 8 G012628 1. Hood latch Figure 6 1. Hood latch bracket 2. Rivets 7. Screw the bolt into the other arm of hood lock bracket to lock the latch in position (Figure 9). Tighten bolt securely but do not tighten nut. 3.
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E. Tighten the clevis jam nut. 2. Check to make sure that the clearance between each lift arm and stop bolt is 0.005 to 0.040 inches (0.13 to 1.02 mm) (Figure 11). If the clearance is not in this range, adjust the stop bolts to attain clearance.
Rear Ballast No Parts Required Procedure The machine conforms to CEN standard EN 836:1997 and ANSI standard B71.4-2012 standard when 22.6 kg (50 lbs.) of calcium chloride ballast is added to the rear wheels. Figure 15 Important: If a puncture occurs in a tire with calcium 1.
cutting units to the right, remove the rear cutting unit, and slide it out to the right side. 1. Lower the cutting deck to the ground, stop the engine, and remove the key from ignition switch. Adjusting the Roller Scraper 2.
Product Overview Controls G011347 Figure 19 1. Mulching baffle 3. Verify that mulching baffle does not interfere with the tip of the blade and does not protrude inside the Figure 20 surface of the rear chamber wall. 1. Forward traction pedal 4.
Tilt Steering Lever Hour Meter Pull the tilt steering lever (Figure 20) back to tilt the steering The hour meter (Figure 22) indicates the total hours of wheel to the desired position. Then push the lever forward machine operation. The hour meter starts to function to tighten.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Move the lever (Figure 23) on the side of the seat outward, Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved slide the seat to the desired position, and release the lever attachments and accessories.
1. Dipstick 2. Filler cap Note: Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See the 3. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap (Figure 25) parts catalog for part numbers.
Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER • Fuel tank capacity: 38 liters (10 US gallons) In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or • Recommended Fuel: explosion from gasoline can burn you and – For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 others and can damage property.
DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
The recommended replacement fluid is Toro Premium All Season Hydraulic Fluid (Available in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. See parts catalog or Toro distributor for part Figure 30 numbers.) 1. Hydraulic tank cap...
Release the key In case of an emergency, the machine can be towed for a when the engine starts. The key will move automatically short distance; however, Toro does not recommend this as to the On/Run position. a standard procedure.
2. Before starting the engine, close the bypass valve by Each input has a LED that is illuminated when the specific rotating it 90° (1/4 turn). Do not start the engine when circuit is energized. Use the input LED’s for switch and input the valve is open.
INPUTS OUTPUTS Function Power Start ON Brake PTO ON In Seat Hi Temp Backlap Start Neutral — — — Start — — Run (Off Unit) — — — Run (On Unit) — — — — — — — — Backlap —...
Choosing Accessories Optional Equipment Configurations Angle Sail Blade High Lift Parallel Sail Mulching Baffle Roller Scraper Blade (Do not use with the mulching baffle) Grass Cutting: 1.9 to 4.4 Recommended in most May work well in light or Has been shown to Can be used any time cm (0.75 to 1.75 inch) applications...
Operating Tips • Practice moving forward and reverse, and starting and stopping the machine. To stop, take your foot off of the traction pedal and let it return to neutral or press down General Tips on the reverse pedal to stop. Going down a hill, you may need to use the reverse pedal to stop.
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Reference Aftercut Appearance Troubleshooting Guide Check Condition of cutting unit available at www.Toro.com Make sure cutting chambers are in good condition. Straighten Mowing Techniques any bends in chamber components to assure correct blade tip/chamber clearance.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Torque the wheel nuts. After the first hour • Check the condition and tension of all belts. After the first 8 hours •...
Note: Looking for an Electrical Schematic or Hydraulic Schematic for your machine? Download a free copy of the schematic by visiting www.Toro.com and searching for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page. Notation for Areas of Concern...
Service Interval Chart Figure 33 Premaintenance Procedures Removing the Hood The hood may be easily removed to ease maintenance procedures in the engine area of the machine. 1. Unlatch and raise the hood. Figure 34 2. Remove the hairpin cotter securing the hood pivot to 1.
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2. Raise the cutting decks to the transport position. 3. Set the parking brake and turn off the machine. 4. Release the latch rod (Figure 35) from front carrier frame retainer. Figure 35 1. Service latch hook 5. Lift the outside of the front cutting decks and place the latch over the frame pin mounted on the front of the operator's platform (Figure 35).
Lubrication • SideWinder cylinder ends (2) (Figure 38) Greasing the Bearings And Bushings Service Interval: Every 50 hours (Lubricate all bearings and bushings daily when conditions are dusty and dirty.) Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) The machine has grease fittings that must be lubricated regularly with No.
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• • Rear lift arm pivot and lift cylinder (2) (Figure 40) Neutral adjust mechanism (Figure 43) Figure 43 • Mow/transport slide (Figure 44) Figure 40 • Left front lift arm pivot and lift cylinder (2) (Figure 41) Figure 44 •...
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• • Steering cylinder (Figure 46). Rear roller bearings (2 per cutting unit) (Figure 49) G011349 Figure 49 Note: Make sure the grease groove in each roller mount aligns with the grease hole in each end of the roller Figure 46 shaft.
Engine Maintenance 6. Clean the dirt ejection port located in the removable cover. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the cover, clean the cavity, and replace the outlet valve. Servicing the Air Cleaner 7. Install the cover orienting the rubber outlet valve in a downward position—between approximately 5:00 to Service Interval: Every 200 hours (More frequently in 7:00 when viewed from the end.
Replacing the Spark Plugs Service Interval: Every 400 hours The spark plugs usually last a long time; however, the plugs should be removed and checked whenever the engine malfunctions or every 400 hours. Replace the spark plugs to ensure proper engine performance and reduce exhaust emission level.
Fuel System Maintenance Replacing the Fuel Pump Filter Service Interval: Every 400 hours DANGER g021236 In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion Figure 55 from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property 1.
Electrical System WARNING Maintenance CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related Caring for the Battery accessories contain lead and lead compounds, Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the electrolyte chemicals known to the State of California level. (If machine is in storage, check to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Drive System Cooling System Maintenance Maintenance Adjusting the Traction Drive Cleaning the Engine Cooling for Neutral System If the machine moves when the traction pedal is in the neutral Service Interval: Before each use or daily position, the traction cam must be adjusted. Every 2 years 1.
Brake Maintenance Belt Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake Servicing the Engine Belts Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Check the parking brake Service Interval: After the first 8 hours—Check the adjustment. condition and tension of all belts. 1. Loosen the set screw securing the knob to the parking Every 200 hours—Check the condition and tension brake lever (Figure 58).
Changing the Hydraulic Filter Service Interval: After the first 10 hours Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Use a genuine Toro replacement filter, Part No. 86-3010. Important: Use of any other filter may void the warranty on some components. Figure 60 1.
Checking the Hydraulic Lines flow into a drain pan. Install the hydraulic line when hydraulic fluid stops draining. and Hoses Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, loose fittings, weather deterioration, and chemical deterioration.
Cutting Deck 3. Slide deck carrier frame onto lift arm pivot pin. Secure with lynch pin (Figure 65). Maintenance 4. Install the hydraulic motor to the deck (Figure 64). Make sure that the O-ring is in position and not damaged. Separating the Cutting Decks 5.
Removing the Cutter Blade. The blade must be replaced if a solid object is hit, the blade is out of balance, or if the blade is bent. Always use genuine Toro replacement blades to be sure of safety and optimum...
E. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. F. Either store it on the shelf or on the machine in a cool area.
Engine 1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace the drain plug. 2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new oil filter. 3. Refill the oil pan with 3.3 liters (3.5 quarts) of motor oil. 4.
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.