Toro 03480 Operator's Manual

18in and 22in 8 and 11 blade dpa cutting unit

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Original Instructions (EN)
18in and 22in 8 and 11 Blade DPA
Cutting Unit
Reelmaster
®
3550 Series Traction Unit
Model No. 03480—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 03481—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 03482—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 03483—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Form No. 3397-737 Rev A
*3397-737* A

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  • Page 1 18in and 22in 8 and 11 Blade DPA Cutting Unit Reelmaster ® 3550 Series Traction Unit Model No. 03480—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 03481—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 03482—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 03483—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3397-737* A Register at www.Toro.com.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setup ................4 1 Inspecting the Cutting Unit ........4 You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product 2 Using the Kickstand ..........4 safety and operation training materials, accessory information, 3 Adjusting the Rear Shield ........4 help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
  • Page 3: Safety

    • To ensure optimum performance and continued safety unit is in safe operating condition. certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro • Always wear substantial, slip-resistant footwear. Do replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts...
  • Page 4: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Cutting unit Inspect the cutting unit. Use the kickstand when tipping the – No parts required cutting unit. – No parts required Adjust the rear shield.
  • Page 5: Installing The Loose Parts

    Adjusting the Rear Shield No Parts Required Figure 5 Procedure 1. Cutting unit 1 5. Cutting unit 5 2. Cutting unit 2 6. Reel motor Under most conditions, you can attain the best dispersion 3. Cutting unit 3 7. Weight when the rear shield is closed (front discharge).
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview Specifications Model Number Net Weight 03480 36 kg (78 lb) 03481 37 kg (80 lb) 03482 40 kg (87 lb) 03483 42 kg (91 lb) Cutting Unit Accessories and Kits Rear Lift Cylinder Kit: Collars assembled on the rear...
  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Making Adjustments Adjusting the Bedknife to the Reel Use this procedure to set the bedknife to the reel and to check the condition of the reel and bedknife and their interaction. Figure 9 After completing this procedure, always test the cutting unit performance under your field conditions.
  • Page 8 12. Test the cutting performance by inserting a long strip of Note: The position of the rear roller to the reel Toro cutting performance paper between the reel and is controlled by the machining tolerances of the the bedknife, perpendicular to the bedknife (Figure 10).
  • Page 9: Height-Of-Cut Chart Terms

    Height-of-Cut Chart Terms Rear Spacers The number of rear spacers determines the aggressiveness Height-of-Cut Setting (HOC) of cut for the cutting unit. For a given height of cut, adding spacers below the side-plate mounting flange increases the The desired height of cut. aggressiveness of the cutting unit.
  • Page 10: Height-Of-Cut Chart

    Height-of-Cut Chart HOC Setting Aggressiveness of Cut No. of Rear Spacers No. of Chain Links With Groomer kits installed** 0.64 cm (0.250 inch) Less Normal More 0.95 cm (0.375 inch ) Less Normal More 1.27 cm (0.500 inch) Less Normal More 1.56 cm (0.625 inch) Less...
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Height of Cut Note: For heights of cut greater than 2.5 cm (1 inch) install the High Height-of-Cut Kit. 1. Loosen locknuts securing height-of-cut brackets to cutting-unit side plates (Figure 15). Figure 17 Important: When set properly, the rear and front rollers will contact the gauge bar and the screw will be snug against the bedknife.
  • Page 12 Use the following chart to determine which bedknife is best suited for the desired height of cut. Bedknife/Height-of-Cut Chart Bedknife Bedknife Lip Height of Cut Height EdgeMax® Low 5.6 mm 6.4-12.7 mm HOC (03481 and (0.220 inch) (0.250-0.500 inch) 03483) Low HOC 5.6 mm 6.4-12.7 mm...
  • Page 13 (refer to the Toro Manual for Sharpening Reel and Rotary Mowers). Light contact is preferred at all times. If light contact is not...
  • Page 14: Servicing The Bedknife

    HOC (Optional) (0.220 inch) (0.190 inch) Extended Low HOC (Optional) 5.6 mm 4.8 mm 10/10 degrees (0.220 inch) (0.190 inch) EdgeMax® (03480 and 03482) 6.9 mm 4.8 mm 10/5 degrees (0.270 inch) (0.190 inch) Standard (Optional) 6.9 mm 4.8 mm 10/5 degrees (0.270 inch)
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance Servicing the Bedbar Removing the Bedbar Lubricating the Machine 1. Turn the bedbar adjusting screws counterclockwise to Regularly lubricate the 5 grease fittings of each cutting unit back the bedknife away from the reel (Figure 24). (Figure 23) with No. 2 lithium grease. There are 2 lubrication points on the front roller, 2 on the rear roller, and 1 at the reel-motor spline.
  • Page 16 Assembling the Bedbar 1. Install the bedbar, positioning the mounting ears between the washer and the bedbar adjuster. 2. Secure the bedbar to each side plate with the bedbar bolts (nuts on bolts) and the 6 washers. Note: Position a nylon washer on each side of the side-plate boss.
  • Page 17: Servicing The Roller

    Servicing the Roller and outer seals to rebuild a roller. The Roller Rebuild Tool Kit includes all the tools and the installation instructions The Roller Rebuild Kit and the Roller Rebuild Tool Kit required to rebuild a roller with the roller rebuild kit. Refer (Figure 28) are available for servicing the roller.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
  • Page 20 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.

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