FORM NO. 3314-702 MODEL NO. 03410-20001 OPERATOR’S MODEL NO. 03430-20001 MANUAL k REEL MASTER 216%GAS J TRACTION ITS To assure maximum safety, optimum performance, and to gal knowledge of the product, it Is essential that you or act other operator of the mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this symbol. The safety alert symbol means CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER ~ personal safety instruction.
FOREWORD ‘Your new REEL MASTER 218 was developed to provide an efficient, reliable and time-saving method of mowing high quality turf. The latest concepts in engineering and design have been incorporated into this machine along with the highest quality parts and workmanship. Excellent service will be derived if proper operation and maintenance practices are followed. We know, since you have purchased the industry deafer in mowing excellence, that future performance and dependability are of prime importance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . .4-8 Before Operating .. . 4 While Operating 4 Maintenance 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & DECALS . 6 SPECIFICATIONS .7 LOOSE PARTS CHART . 8 SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS . 9-15 install Rear Wheel . | 9 install Steering Wheel . 9 Installing Seat 9 Install Front Pivot Rods 10 Mount Front Molter 10 Set Height-of-Cut and Level Rear Roller 11 Adjust Bed knife Parallel To Reel Verify Height-of-Cut Setting Mount Cutting Units .. . install Cutting Unit Drive Delis .
A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS improper use o maintenance by the operator or owner of the machine can result In injury. To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. WARNING: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is an odorless, deadly poison. Carbon monoxide is alas known 1o the State of California to cause birth defects. Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. BEFORE OPERATING 1.
A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 18. If 2 cutting unit strikes & solid object or vibrates abnormally, stop immediately. Turn engine off, wait for all motion to stop and inspect for damage. A damaged ree! of bed knife must be repaired or replaced before operation is continued. 19. Before getting off the seat: A. Move traction pedal 1o neutral, B. Set the parking brake. C. Disengage the cutting units and wait for the reels to stop spinning. D. Stop the engine and remove key from ihe ignition witch. 20.
SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Nobler, 4 cycles, air cooled, 16 hp @ 3600 pm, 35.80 cu. in. (588 cc) displacement, Satellite intake and exhaust valve and rotatory. Mechanical fuel pump, large capacity dual element air cleaner. 5-1/4 pint oil capacity. Electrical: 12 volt starter. Electronic solid state ignition. Interlock switches. 15 amp aftermath and solid state regulator rectifier. Fuel Capacity: 6 gallons.
LOOSE PARTS CHART Note: Use this chart as a checklist to assure all parts necessary for assembly have been received. Without these parts, total set-up cannot be completed. Some pairs may have already been assembled at factory. Wheel Says Spacers Flat washers Castor Axle Lockout install rear whee! on model 03410. Kneel Says. Lug Nuts Install rear wheel on model 03430, Roll Pin Mount steering wheel. Pivot Rod Lock washers Cap screws —5/1618 x install to Front Lift Aims.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL REAR WHEEL (Fig. 1&2) Model 03410 Two wheel drive 1. Mount whee! assembly 1o rear castor fork with (2) spacers, (2) flat washers, castor axle and lockout. Spacers {0 be positioned on inside of fork and washers outside of fork. Morgue nut to 45-65 R-bi. T L 2 Figure 1 1. West assembly 2. Rear castor fork 3. Spacer (2) 4. Castor axle Model 03430 ~ Three wheel drive 1. Mount wheel assembly onto rear wheel hub. Figure 2 1. Whereof assembly 2, Rear wheel hub 3. Lug nut 2.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 3. On Deluxe Seat, remove machine screws securing upper slides to seat bottom. Move seat slides inward to next set of mounting holes and re secure with machine screws and (4) M8 Jock nuts (loose parts). Apply Locate 1o fasteners. 4. Loosely secure slides fo seat plate with fasteners supplied with seat. Note: Mount seat in forward holes 1o attain forward adjustment. 5. Tighten flange nuts and check operation of seat.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 8. Roller brackets must be aligned for installation onto cutting unit. If necessary to align after bearing adjustment, remove roller bracket on side with flanges eyeliner, align with opposite roller bracket within 4+ one hex flat and replace. 7. Reinstall Height-of-Cut pins. 8. Reinstall (2) lockouts securing each angle bracket to cutting unit. SET HEIGHT OF CUT AND LEVEL REAR ROLLER (Fig. 7) {Floating Cutting Unit) 1. Position curling unit on a fiat level table or board. 2.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 2. Neither end of reel, insert a long strip of dry newspaper between reel and bed knife. While slowly rotating reel into bed knife, tum bed knife adjusting knob clockwise, one click at a time until paper is pinched lightly, which results in a slight drag when paper is pulled. FLOATING CUTTING UNIT SHOWN Figure 10 3. Check for light contact at other end of reel using paper. If light contact is not evident, proceed 1o next step. 4. Loosen (2) carriage bots on bed bar adjuster Fig. 11).
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Note: When mounting rear cutting unit, thrust washer to be positioned between cutting unit support and flat washer at rear. Figure 14 1. Thrust washer 2. Cutting unit support 3. Flat washer, lock washer & cap screw 3. Front cutting units should be parallel to front wheels. To adjust, loosen caps craws securing supports to cutting units, adjust citing units until parallel, then, re tighten screws. INSTALL CUTTING UNIT DRIVE BELTS (Fig. 15} {Floating Cutting Units) 1.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 2. Adjust cleaner bracket so there is approximately 030 .080 clearance between bracket and pulley, then tighten cap screw and lockout. Figure 17 1. Cleaner bracket INSTALL COUNTERBALANCE SPRINGS {Figs. 18-20) Use caution when pensioning springs as they are under heavy load. 1. Remove cap screw securing counterbalance arm to frame. Figure 18 1. Counterbalance arm 3. Caps craw, (2) flat washers, 2. Cap screw securing spacer & nut counterbalance arm 4. Counterbalance arm pivot hex 2.
ADD REAR BALLAST This unit complies with ANSI B Standard when equipped with rear ballast. Use chart below to determine wait or combinations of weights needed. Cutting Unit Weight Required Configuration Fixed (no Calcium Chloride in rear carrier frame tire. Floating {with Calcium Chloride in rear carrier frame and | tire and rear weight, no baskets) Part No. 62-6140.
BEFORE OPERATING Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop engine and remove key from the switch, CHECK CRANKCASE OIL (Fig. 22) The Kohl er engine is shipped with 5-1/4 pints of oil in the crankcase; however, elev! of oll must be checked before and after the engine is first stared. 1. Position machine on a level surface. 2. Remove dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag.
BEFORE OPERATING CHECK HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID (Fig. 24) ‘The hydraulic system is designed to operate with Mobil DTE 26 or equivalent anti-wear hydraulic fluid. The machine's reservoir is filled at the factory with approximately 3-1/2 gallons of fluid. However, check level of hydraulic fluid before engine is first started and daily thereafter.
KNOW YOUR CONTROLS Traction and Stopping Pedal (Fig. Traction pedal has thees functions: one, to make the machine move forward, two, 10 move it backward and thees, to stop machine. Using the heel and toe of the right foot, depress top of pedal 10 move forward and bottom of pedal to move backward or to assist in stopping when moving forward, Also, allow pedal to move or move it 1o neutral position to stop machine. For operator comfort, do not rest heel of foot on reverse when operating forward. Figure 27 1.
KNOW YOUR CONTROLS Cutting Unit Drive Switch (Fig. 20) — The switch has twe positions: ENGAGE and DISENGAGE. Toggle switch engages electromagnetic clutch to drive cutting units. Amber light on dash indicate when reels are rotating. Hour Meter {Fig. 29) ~ Indicates the total hours of machine operation. The Hour Meter starts 1o function whenever the key switch Is rotated to “ON” position. Fuse Holder (Fig. Amp fuse protects the starter circuit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING/STOPPING ENGINE 1. Be sure parking brake is set and Reel Drive switches in DISENGAGE position. Note: After hand brake is released, wn vehicle in opposite direction of resistance to fully release brake. 2. Remove foot from inaction pedal and make sure pedal is in neutral position. 3. Move choke lever to ON position ~ when starting a cold engine — and throttle lever o half throttle position. 4. Insert key into ignition switch and rotate it clockwise to start the engine.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TOWING TRACTION UNIT (Fig. 33) In case of emergency, the Reel master 216 can be load for a short distance. However, Toto does not recommend this as a standard procedure. IMPORTANT: Do not tow the machine faster than 2-3 mph because drive system may be damaged. If machine must be moved a considerable distance, transport it on & truck or trailer. 1. Reach under front of machine and rotate by-pass valve on pump counterclockwise until it is fully open. Figure 33 1, By-pass valve 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING UNIT CHARACTERISTICS “The single knob knitted-to-res| adjustment system incorporated in this cutting unit simplifies the adjustment procedure needed to deliver optimum mowing performance, The precise adjustment possible with the single knowledgeable design gives the necessary control 1o provide a continual self-sharpening action ~ thus maintaining sharp cutting edges, assuring good quality-of-cut, and greatly reducing the need for routine backslapping.
MAINTENANCE A\ crummy Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop engine and remove key from the switch, CHANGING CRANKCASE OIL (Fig. 42) For new engines, change oil after first 5 operating hours. Thereafter, under normal conditions, change oil after every 25 hours of engine aeration. However, an engine operated in dusty or dirty conditions requires more frequent oil changes. if possible, run engine just before changing oil.
MAINTENANCE inspect paper element every 50 hours of operation and replace when fifty or damaged. Do not wash paper element or do not clean with compressed air as damage will occur. Note: With air cleaner disassembled, check air cleaner components for damage. Replace If necessary. Make sure rubber breather tube in base piste is securely in place or severe engine damage may occur. 5. Reinstall element with per-cleaner, element cover seal, air cleaner element cover, nut, air cleaner cover and lock nut. 6.
MAINTENANCE 3. Check condition of center and side electrodes to determine operating temperature of engine. A. Light brown insulator tip indicates correct spark plug and heat range. B. Black or oily Insulator tip indicates an excessivelyrichfuel mixture, possibly caused by a dirty air cleaner element or a carburetor that is set too rich. C. Light gray or blistered-white insulator indicates overheating caused by a lean carburetor setting or incorrect spark plug (heat range too high). Figure 46 1.
MAINTENANCE 3. Loosen hose clamps heathendom softhearted pull duet lines off filter. 4, Slide hose clamps onto ends of fuel fines, Push fuel lines onto fuel filter and secure them with hose clamps. Be sure arrow on side of filter points forward the carburetor. ADJUSTING TRANSMISSION FOR NEUTRAL (Fig. 48) If the machine “creeps” when the traction control pedal is in the neutral position, the spring teal assembly must be adjusted. 1. Block up under the frame 0 one of the front wheels is off the floor.
MAINTENANCE 3. To release belt tension to citing units, push retaining cup rearward and pivot yoke downward . ADJUSTING STEERING STOPS (rig. 51} To increase or decrease the muting radius of the machine, steering stop screws may be adjusted. 1. Loosen lockouts securing stop screws 1o tabs on steering sector. Figure 51 1. Stop screws 2. Steering sector 2. Thread stop screws in or out until desired muting radius ls attained, 3. Check adjustment and re tighten lockouts, ADJUSTING TRACTION PEDAL (Fig.
MAINTENANCE 2. Check adjustment by inserting feeler gauge through slots next to flanges studs. 3. The proper disengaged clearance between the clutch plates is 009 .012 inches. It will be necessary to check this clearance at each of the thees sits to ensure the plates are parallel! to each other and equal at ali (3) locations. ADJUST HOOD LATCH 1.
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC-2 WD (MODEL 03410) sang HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC-3 WD (MODEL.
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC INTERLOCK .
MAINTENANCE CHART Date Hours Used Ol Change Air Cleaner| Service Lubricator] Winter Storage Spring Service Spark Plug Gap 32
MAINTENANCE CHART Date Hours Used Oil Change Air Cleaner, Service Lubricator] Winter Storage Spring Service Spark Pius Gap 33
MAINTENANCE CHART Date Hours Used Oil Change Air Cleaner] Service Lubrication Winter Storage Spring Service Spark Plug Gap 34
15° AND 20° SLOPE CHART Read all safety decals and safety Instructions in this manual . ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE / (TREE, BUILDING, FENCE POST, POLE ETC.
PR The Torn Promise A ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Teri Company promises to repair your TOR Reel master 216-D if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods from the date of purchase apply: Commercial Products oo 1 Year™ *Cutting unit drive belts. ..