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Form No. 3441-889 Rev A 22-inch Rotary Cutting Unit Groundsmaster ® 4300-D Traction Unit Model No. 30845—Serial No. 310000001 and Up *3441-889* Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Mounting the Cutting Unit to the Traction additional information, contact an Authorized Service Unit ..............11 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Servicing the Cutting Blades ......11 and serial numbers of your product ready. The model Servicing the Front Roller ......... 14 and serial numbers are stamped on a plate on the Storage ..............
Safety This cutting unit meets applicable standards when installed on the traction unit. General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury • Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual before starting the machine.
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 missing. decal93-7818 93-7818 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115 to 149 N∙m (85 to 110 ft-lb).
Setup WARNING If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidentally start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the switch before you install the cutting unit Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
While supporting the chamber, remove the spacer (Figure Move the chamber to the desired height of cut and install a spacer into the designated height-of-cut hole and slot (Figure g011619 Figure 5 1. Motor-mounting screws g201855 Figure 7 Grease the spindle. Position the tapped plate in-line with the spacer..
21.6 cm (8.5 inches) to carrier mount Optional 26.7 cm (10.5 inches) at 3/4 inch height of Contact your authorized Toro distributor for the correct cut with drive motor mulching baffle. 34.8 cm (13.7 inches) at 4 inch height of cut with drive...
Operation WARNING Using a high-lift blade with the mulching baffle Note: Determine the left and right sides of the could cause the blade to break, resulting in machine from the normal operating position. personal injury or death. Do not use the high-lift blade with the CAUTION mulching baffle.
Operating Tips and shreds grass, causes grass to turn brown at the edges. This impairs grass growth and increases susceptibility to diseases. Ensure that the blade is in Mow when the Grass is Dry good condition and that there is a full sail. Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which causes grass clumping, or in late afternoon to avoid Checking the Cutting Unit...
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 • Check the blade stopping time. Before each use or daily • Grease the bearings Every 50 hours CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Mounting the Cutting Unit to the Traction Unit Refer to Mounting the Cutting Unit to the Traction Unit (page Servicing the Cutting Blades g011351 Figure 12 Blade Safety 1. Motor-mounting screws • Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage. •...
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Removing and Installing the Cutting-Unit Blade(s) Replace the blade if it hits a solid object, is out of balance, or is bent. Always use genuine Toro replacement blades to ensure safety and optimum performance. Park the machine on a level surface, raise the...
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Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or DANGER thickly-padded glove. If the blade is allowed to wear, a slot Remove the blade bolt, anti-scalp cup, and will form between the sail and flat part blade from the spindle shaft (Figure 16).
Shut the cutting decks down and record the time it takes for the blades to come to a complete stop. Note: If this time is greater than 7 seconds, the braking valve needs adjustment. Call your authorized Toro distributor for assistance in making this adjustment.
Assembling the Front Roller Storage Press the first bearing into the roller housing (Figure 20). Press on the outer race only or If the cutting deck is separated from the traction unit equally on the inner and outer race. for any length of time, install a spindle plug in the top of the spindle to protect the spindle from dust and water.
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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 your Authorized Toro Service Center.
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The Toro Company (“Toro”) respects your privacy. When you purchase our products, we may collect certain personal information about you, either directly from you or through your local Toro company or dealer. Toro uses this information to fulfil contractual obligations - such as to register your warranty, process your warranty claim or to contact you in the event of a product recall - and for legitimate business purposes - such as to gauge customer satisfaction, improve our products or provide you with product information which may be of interest.
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While the exposure from Toro products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Toro has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Toro does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by private parties seeking to enforce Prop 65 and subject to substantial penalties.