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Toro 30716 Operator's Manual

Guardian 72" recycler groundsmaster 300 series
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Form No. 3350-511
Guardian 72" Recycler
Groundsmaster
300 Series
Model No. 30716—240000001 & Up
Model No. 30716TE—240000001 & Up
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN/GB)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3350-511 Guardian 72” Recycler Groundsmaster 300 Series Model No. 30716—240000001 & Up Model No. 30716TE—240000001 & Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN/GB)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety and Instruction Decals ....Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or Specifications ....... .

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety – Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN – Never refuel or drain the machine indoors. 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI B71.4-1999 specifications in effect at the time of Check that operator’s presence controls, safety switches production.

  • Page 4: Toro Mower Safety

    Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious know that is not included in the ANSI standards.

  • Page 5: Safety And Instruction Decals

    If major repairs are ever needed or if the body away from the cutting units, attachments, and assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro any moving parts. Keep everyone away. Distributor.
  • Page 6 93-6697 100-6578 1. Change the oil every 50 hours. Read the operator’s manual for 1. Entanglement hazard 3. Stay away from moving further instructions. parts. 2. Keep the cutting unit covers in place. 93-7818 1. Warning—torque the blade bolt. Read the operator’s manual 105–7844 for further instructions.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications General Specifications Width of cut 72 in. (183 cm) Height of cut Adjustable from 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 in. (38 to 114 mm) in 1/2 in. (13 mm) increments The housing is made of 12 gauge steel and reinforced with 2-1/2 in. x 10 gauge Cutter housing channel.

  • Page 8: Setup

    Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts have been received. Without these parts, total setup cannot be completed.

  • Page 9: Installing The Drive Shaft To The Traction Unit

    Connecting the Right-Hand Push Arm to the Cutting Unit Warning The right-hand push arm is spring loaded to about 100 lb. (45 kg). Sudden release of the push arm could cause injury. Another person is needed to push the arm down during this procedure.
  • Page 10 2. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut securing the left-hand ball joint mount to the left-hand push arm on the traction unit. Install the ball joint mount (removed from the castor arm) to the push arm with the castle nut and cotter pin previously removed (Fig.

  • Page 11: Installing The Lift Chains

    Refer to chart in Traction Unit Operator’s Manual to determine the combinations of weight required. Order parts from your local Authorized Toro 2. Mount the PTO shield to the top of the cutting unit gear Distributor.

  • Page 12: Before Operating

    Before Operating Adjusting the Height-of-Cut The height of cut is adjustable from 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 in. (38 to Checking the Lubricant in the 114 mm) in 1/2 inch (13 mm) increments, by adding or removing an equal number of spacers from the front and Gear Box rear castor forks.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Rollers

    Figure 11 Figure 10 1. Rear castor wheel 4. Thrust washers 1. Front castor wheel 4. Thrust washers 2. Tensioning cap 5. 0.438 diameter hole 2. Tensioning cap 5. 0.438 in. diameter hole 3. Spacers 3. Spacers Adjusting the Rollers Rear Castor Wheels Note: If the cutting unit is to be used in the 1 or 1-1/2 in.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Skids

    Adjusting the Skids Adjust the skids by loosening the flange nuts, positioning the skids as desired, and tightening the flange nuts (Fig. 12). Figure 12 1. Skid 2. Flange nuts...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Always Start Mowing with Sharp Blades A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades like a dull blade. Tearing and shredding The use of protective equipment, such as but not limited to, causes the grass to turn brown at the edges which impairs for eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After first 2 hours Tighten the castor wheel nuts. Tighten the castor wheel nuts. After first 10 hours Torque the blade bolts. Check the blades. Daily Lubricate the castor arm bushings. Lubricate the castor wheel bearings.

  • Page 17: Separating Cutting Unit From Traction Unit

    Figure 15 Figure 17 1. Fill/check plug Separating the Cutting Unit from the Traction Unit 1. Position the machine on level surface, lower the cutting unit to the floor, shut the engine off, and engage the parking brake. 2. Remove the self-tapping screws securing the shield to the top of the cutting unit and set the shield aside.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Cutting Unit To The Traction Unit

    to the castor arm on the cutting unit (Fig. 20). Now the Danger helper can carefully allow the push arm to move upward, which will gradually release the 150 pounds (68 kg) of spring load. If the engine is started and the PTO shaft is allowed to rotate, serious injury could result.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Drive Belt

    5. Have another person carefully push down on the left 3. Remove the capscrews and nuts securing the gear box push arm until the holes in the ball joint mount line up plate to the deck channels (Fig. 22). Lift the gear box with the holes in the castor arm (Fig.

  • Page 20: Servicing The Front Bushings In The Castor Arms

    Servicing the Front Bushings Servicing the Castor Wheels in the Castor Arms and Bearings The castor arms have bushings pressed into the top and The castor wheel rotates on a high-quality roller bearing bottom of the tube, and after many hours of operation, the and is supported by a spanner bushing.

  • Page 21: Removing The Cutter Blade

    Always use 1. Raise the cutting unit to the highest position, shut the genuine Toro replacement blades to be sure of safety and engine off, and engage the parking brake. Block the optimum performance.

  • Page 22: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch

    Part No. 3256-24, between the spindle housing and SHARPEN AT THIS bottom of the cutting unit. Continue to check the ANGLE ONLY alignment of the blades and add shims until the tips of the blades are within the required dimension. Important Do not use more than 3shims at any one END VIEW...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...

  • Page 24: The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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