Form No. 3324-149 Rev A Greensmaster® 1000 Model No. 04052—Serial No. 200000001 and Up Model No. 04052TE—Serial No. 200000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
(Figure 1), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Figure 1 1. Safety alert symbol.
Contents Adjusting the Cut-Off Bar .................................. 29 Servicing the Bedbar .......................................... 29 Backlapping the Reel .......................................... 30 Storage....................................................................... 31 Introduction................................................................. 2 Safety ........................................................................... 4 Safe Operating Practices ...............................
Safety – Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. – If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated. – Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely. • Replace faulty silencers.
• • • • • • • • • • • To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and functioning properly. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
Sound Pressure • Check the safety interlock switches daily for proper operation. If a switch should fail, replace the switch before operating the machine. This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 83 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per EN 836 and ISO 11201. • Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss of control: – Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks, or other hazards. Vibration – Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
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. 104-051 93-6098 93-7273 93-8069 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Cutting hazard of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. 1. Hot surface/burn hazard—stay a safe distance from the hot surface.
93-6085 1. Fast 2. Continuous variable setting 93-7348 3. Slow 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Fire hazard—no fire, open flames, or smoking; when adding fuel to the tank, leave space between the fuel and the top of the tank. 3. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 4. Cutting hazard of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts 93-9886 1. Use unleaded gasoline. 93-9356 1. Entanglement hazard—stay away from moving parts. 93-8064 1.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure 1 2 4 5 Description Use Qty. Handle Cable tie 1 2 Install the handle. Transport wheels (obtain separately) 2 Install the transport wheels. No parts required – Adjust the cutting unit. Grass basket 1 Install the grass basket. Media and Additional Parts Description Use Qty.
Figure 3 1. Handle end 4. Secure the handle ends to the mounting pins with the bolts, washers, and lockwashers previously removed (Figure 3). Figure 4 1. Locking clip 5. Secure the cables to the handle with cable ties. 4. Rotate wheel back and forth until it slides completely onto axle and locking clip is secured in groove on axle shaft. Adjusting the Handle 1. Remove the hairpin cotters from the ring pins on each side of the mower (Figure 2). 5. Repeat procedure on opposite side of machine. 2.
Product Overview 4 Controls Adjusting the Cutting Unit No Parts Required Procedure Before operating the machine, complete the following adjustments: • Level the rear drum to the reel. • Adjust the bedknife to the reel. • Adjust the height-of-cut. • Adjust the grass shield height • Adjust the cut-off bar. Figure 6 1. Throttle control 2. Traction drive lever Refer to the Cutting Unit Maintenance section in Maintenance for instructions on performing these procedures.
Recoil Starter positions: Engage and Disengage. Pull up on the lever to engage the reel or push it down to disengage the reel. Pull recoil starter handle (Figure 9) to start engine. Figure 7 Figure 9 1. Reel drive lever 1. Recoil starter 2. Kick stand 3. On/off switch Choke Lever Kickstand (Optional) The choke lever (Figure 8) is located on left front of the engine. The lever has two positions: Run and Choke. Move the lever to the Choke position when starting a cold engine.
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Think Safety First • Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills. Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section.
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. • Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge.
Checking the Interlock Switch Operation out because rope may break or recoil assembly may be damaged. 7. Move the choke to the Off position as the engine warms up. Service Interval: Before each use or daily Stopping the Engine 1. Move the traction and reel drive controls to the Disengaged position, the throttle control to the Slow position, and the On/Off switch to the Off position. 2.
for fundamental suggestions to obtain the utmost performance from your mower. Important: Excessive operation of the cutting unit with the absence of grass clippings (lubricant) can damage the cutting unit. 1. Start the engine, set the throttle at reduced speed, push down on the handle to raise the cutting unit, move the traction lever to the Engaged position, and transport the mower onto collar of the green. 2.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 8 hours • Change the engine oil. After the first 25 hours • Clean the fuel filter. Before each use or daily • Check the interlock switch operation. • Check the engine oil level. Every 25 hours • Grease the machine. • Clean and oil the air cleaner foam element.
Daily Maintenance Checklist Important: Duplicate this page for routine use. Maintenance Check Item For the week of: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Check the safety interlock operation. Check the parking brake operation. Check the fuel level. Check the engine oil level. Check the air filter. Clean the engine cooling fins. Check for unusual engine noises. Check for unusual operating noises. Check the reel-to-bedknife adjustment. Check the height-of-cut adjustment. Grease all fittings.
Lubrication Greasing the Machine Service Interval: Every 25 hours Lubricate the 13 grease fittings on the mower using a No. 2 multipurpose lithium base grease. A hand operated grease gun is recommended for best results.
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 8 hours—Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily—Check the engine oil level. Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil. (More frequently in dusty or dirty conditions) The crankcase must be filled with approximately 20 fluid ounces of proper viscosity oil before staring. The engine uses any high-quality oil having the American Petroleum Institute - APl - “service classification" SF, SG, SH or SJ.
4. Push down on the handle to tip the mower and the engine backward, allowing more oil to run into the drain pan. 5. Install the drain plug and refill the crankcase with the proper oil; refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level. Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean and oil the air cleaner foam element. (More often in dirty or dusty conditions) Every 100 hours—Clean or replace the paper air filter element.
Fuel System Maintenance 3. Set the air gap at 0.028 to 0.032 inch (0.05 to 0.07 cm) (Figure 21). Cleaning the Fuel Filter Service Interval: After the first 25 hours Every 50 hours 1. Close the fuel shut off valve and unscrew the bowl from the filter body (Figure 22). Figure 21 4. Install the correctly gapped spark plug and tighten it to 17 ft.-lb (23 N-m). 5. Install the spark plug wire on the spark plug. Figure 22 1. Shut-off valve 2. Bowl 2.
Brake Maintenance Belt Maintenance Adjusting the Service/Parking Brake Adjusting the Belts Ensure that the belts are properly tensioned to ensure proper operation of the machine and unnecessary wear. Check belts frequently. If service/parking brake slips when operated, an adjustment is required. Adjusting the Reel Drive Belt 1. Move service/parking brake lever to the Off position. 1. Remove the belt cover mounting fasteners and belt cover to expose the belt (Figure 24). 2.
4. Install the belt cover by placing it in position. 5. While maintaining a slight gap between the cover seal and the side plate, install each mounting bolt until the threads engage in the insert. The gap allows visual alignment of the bolts to the threaded inserts. 6. After all bolts are installed, tighten them until the stand-offs inside the cover contact the side plate. Do not overtighten. B. Tighten the nut to lock the adjustment. 4. Install the belt cover by placing it in position. 5.
Adjusting the Primary V-Belts 1. To adjust the belt tension on primary V-belts, first check the adjustment of the traction control. Refer to Adjusting the Traction Control. If unable to attain the 3 to 5 lb (1.5 to 2.3 kg) force required in adjusting the traction control, proceed to next step. 2. Loosen the retainer securing the V-belt cover and pivot the cover open (Figure 29). Figure 30 1. Primary V-belts 2. Belt guide 3. Idler pulley 7. Tighten the mounting screws and check the alignment. 8.
Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Traction Control If traction control does not engage or it slips during operation, an adjustment is required. 1. Move the traction control to the Disengaged position. 2. Loosen the retainer securing the V-belt cover and pivot the cover open (Figure 29). Figure 31 1. Differential cover sections 2. Front clutch housing 3. Right rear bearing housing 3.
Cutting Unit Maintenance Leveling the Rear Drum to the Reel 1. Position the machine on a flat, level surface, preferably a precision steel work plate. 2. Place a 1/4 x 1 inch (0.6 x 2.5 cm) flat steel strip, approximately 29 inches (73.6 cm) long, under the reel blades and against the front edge of the bedknife to prevent the bedbar from resting on the work surface. Figure 34 1. Drive pulley 2. 4 holes 3. Raise the front roller so only the rear drum and reel are on the surface. 3. Idler Pulley 8.
turn the bedbar adjusting screw clockwise (on the same end of reel, one click at a time, until the paper is pinched lightly, when inserted from the front, parallel to the bedknife, which results in a slight drag when paper is pulled (Figure 35). Figure 37 3. Locknut 4. Adjusting screw 1. Height-of-cut arm 2. Height-of-cut bracket 3. Loosen the nut on the gauge bar (Figure 38) and set the adjusting screw to the desired height-of-cut.
Important: When set properly, the rear and front rollers will contact the gauge bar and the screw will be snug against the bedknife. This ensures the height-of-cut is identical at both ends of the bedknife. 7. Tighten nuts to lock the adjustment. cm). Loosen the bolts and nuts securing each end of the shield to the sideplate and adjust the shield to the correct height. 3. Tighten the fasteners.
Backlapping the Reel 1. Remove the plug in the right reel drive cover (Figure 45). Figure 43 1. Bedbar adjusting screw 2. Spring tension screw 3. Thrust washer 4. Bedbar 5. Channel 6. Adjuster frame 2. Using a 7/8 inch standard wrench, back out the spring tension screw until the thrust washer is no longer tensioned against the bedbar (Figure 43). 3. On each side of the machine, loosen the jam nut securing the bedbar bolt (Figure 44). Figure 45 1. Cover plug 2.
Storage 1. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine’s cylinder head fins and blower housing. Important: You can wash the machine with mild detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the shift lever plate, and engine. 2. For long-term storage (more than 90 days) add stabilizer/conditioner additive to fuel in the tank. A.
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