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The GREENSMASTER 500 was developed to provide an efficient trouble free method of mowing high quality turf on the finest greens. The latest concepts of engineering, design and safety 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.
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# ! The Greensmaster 500 is designed and tested to offer safe service. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner of the machine can still result in injury. To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Operate the machine only after reading and understanding the contents of this manual and viewing operator video.
and any part of the body away from the cutting unit and any moving parts. Keep everyone away. Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop the engine and pull wire off spark plug to prevent accidental starting of the engine. Do not overspeed the engine by changing the governor settings. Maximum engine speed is 3000 rpm. To assure safety and accuracy, have an Authorized Toro Distributor check maximum engine speed with a tachometer.
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" " 3.7 horsepower (2.7 kw) engine with 2.64 quarts (2.5 l) capacity gas tank. " 7/8 in. diameter, 17 gauge welded steel tubing withformed steel reinforcement panel. & ( #" " ( Cast aluminum housing. " ( Cast aluminum and zinc side plates, aluminum extrusion back plate. Reel unit independent of traction unit and catcher. &#"( # &' 2 in. (51 mm) O.D. Steel tube with ball bearings, moisture excluding oil seals and replaceable wear sleeves. ( )( 1/8 to 11/16 in.
Handle Assembly 1 Install on machine. (Mounting fasteners loosely installed on mower.) Throttle stop Wire retainer Retainer screw Retainer nut 1 1 1 1 Cotter pin Washer Spring 1 1 1 Mount clutch rod Gauge Bar Assembly 1 Use to set height-of-cut. Machine Screw 10-32 x 0.88 in. (22 mm) 1 Install in gauge bar. Jam Nut 10-32 1 Install on machine screw. Grass Basket 1 Install on machine.
Remove handle mounting capscrew, washer and flange lock nut from main fame (Fig. 1). Secure handle and bell cranks to frame with capscrew, washer nut previously removed (Fig. 1). '%1.$ +#*$ $**". +) "*10"& $**". +) 0&.,00*$ Raise handle assembly, fit adjusting bar through slotted hole in handle and latch handle into notch in adjusting bar (Fig. 2). *10"& .,# &.,00*$ 2'.$ '%1.$ &.,00*$ /0, &.
Crankcase must be filled with the proper viscosity, grade and quantity of oil before staring. )*)5 72 1+-1) 3)5%725 6 %18%/ *25 2-/ 5)48-5)0)176 Position mower so the engine is level and clean around oil level gauge (Fig. 5). -+85) -/ /)9)/ +%8+) Remove gauge by rotating counterclockwise. . Wipe gauge clean and insert it into filler port. Then remove and check level of oil. Do not screw into port.
To drain transaxle, remove both plugs and tip unit rearward. Place cutting unit upside down on bench, position gauge bar on end of unit with one end on front support: skid, full roller, sectional roller, etc., the other end on rear roller (Fig. 10). &$0-" - *.
)-" Adjustment procedures can usually be more accurate and precise with cutting unit adjusted on a workbench. Loosen nuts securing left and right reel brackets to side plates (Fig. 12). Adjust reel to knife clearance with adjusting screws at each end of unit (Fig. 13). NEVER ALLOW BEDKNIFE TO BEAR HEAVILY AGAINST REEL.
(Fig. 17). Make sure basket clears roller by at least 1/16 in. (1.6 mm). Tighten jam nuts on each side of basket for adjusting screws (Fig. 17). Be sure dimension is equal on both sides of unit. + ,21 '%2/$ ** 0-")$1 2** /+ Slide the sleeve back on the ball joint and rotate the pull arm down so the socket fits over the ball stud. Release the sleeve so it slids forward over the stud and locks the assemblies together.
'%))# %$)'%# + ' (Fig. 19) Ċ Lever connects to and operates throttle linkage to carburetor. Control has two positions: SLOW and FAST. Engine speed can be varied between the two settings. OPEN. Move lever to closed position when storing machine. Open valve before starting engine. ! *' '%))# %$)'%# # + ' #*) %$)'%# !# #*) %$)'%# !# (Fig. 19) Ċ Bail controls traction and cutting unit drive. Control has two positions: ENGAGE and DISENGAGE.
+/" Make sure wire is installed on spark plug. Assure traction clutch control bail (Fig. 19) and reel drive knob (Fig. 22) are in DISENGAGED position. Open fuel valve at right side of engine (Fig. 20). Turn ON/OFF switch to ON (Fig. 21) Move choke lever (Fig. 20) to CHOKE position before starting a cold engine, only if necessary. +/" A warm or hot engine does not require any choking.
Raise the clutch control bail to handle, increase throttle speed until the unit is traveling at the desired ground speed, drive the mower out onto the green area, drop the front of the mower down and commence mowing operation. $" " % ! #"! ! & $ !$# #! Drive off green, release clutch control bail to DISENGAGE, stop the engine and push the reel drive control knob full in to DISENGAGE.
The grease fittings on the mower should be greased at least every 25 hours. Lubricate using a No. 2 multi-purpose lithium base grease. A hand operated grease gun is recommended for best results. Wipe each grease fitting with a clean rag. Grease components as follows: A. Cutting unit reel bearings, drive shaft bearing, front roller or support, yoke pivot and pull arm bushings and rear cutting unit and yoke rollers (Fig. 25). '%0-# (0/!& ..
(duplicate this page for routine use) Daily Maintenance Check For Week Of ___________ Maintenance C Check Item b MON n Fuel Level n Engine Oil Level n Air Filter Pre–Cleaner TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN Clean Engine Cooling Fins n Unusual Engine Noises n Unusual Operating Noises n Reel–to–Bedknife Adjustment n Height–of–Cut Adjustment Lubricate Control Linkage Lubricate All Grease Fittings1 Touch–up Damaged Paint 1= Immediately after every wa
Slide the cutting unit under the yoke from the right side, line the drive shaft up with the transaxle shaft and install drive shaft. Install the chains onto the support hooks (Fig. 29). '/!,++#!0 /- .( -)1% 3'.# #$,.# -#.5 $,.*'+% +4 ,$ 0&# * '+0#+ +!# -.,!#5 "1.#/ ,+ 4,1. *,3#. Align pull arms with ball studs, slide sleeves back on sockets and drop arm sockets down on ball studs (Fig. 30).
The belt should be tight enough so traction wheels will spin on cement floor when clutch is engaged with the engine running. Belt should be checked after first eight hours of operation and tightened if necessary. To adjust the belt: Remove belt cover from left side of machine (Fig. 32). '%2/# -!),21 *21!& .* 1#0 ," $/'!1'-, "'0!0 Repeat adjustment until clutch operates correctly.
Check the bearing preload either by use of a torque wrench of by the following method: A. Install a 1/4-20 screw into hole in end of reel shaft (Fig. 37). B. Support the reel and hang a 5 lb. (2.27 Kg) weight 1 in. (25 mm) away from center of reel shaft and 10 in. (25 cm) down (Fig. 37). C. Weight should be just held when screw is perpendicular to center line of reel shaft. #!-* " #' & * + * . "( Make sure a liberal quantity of lithium base No.
Adjust locknut in small increments and check for proper preload. Bend ears of lockwasher into slots on locknut when adjustment is completed to secure locknut (Fig. 38). , +,0 ,2#. "(1/0 ,. # .'+% )'$# 3')) # $$#!0#" Install left reel bracket. Backlap when reel blades and bedknife edge are slightly rounded and do not cut the grass cleanly with a light reel to bedknife adjustment.
SPARK PLUG COMBINATION IGNITOR/IGNITION COIL SWITCH ENGINE IGNITION, OPEN TO RUN
Drain gasoline from fuel tank. Start engine and let it run at slow speed until it stops because all gasoline is used. Drain oil from crankcase: refer to Engine Operator's Manual. However, do not fill crankcase with oil at this time. Remove grass clippings, dirt and grime from external parts of mower housing and engine. Also clean the engine cooling system. Clean carbon from internal parts of engine and re-assemble engine.
The mower has two identification numbers: a model number and a serial number. The two numbers are stamped into a plate located at rear of transaxle case. In any correspondence concerning the mower, supply the model and serial numbers to assure that correct information and replacement parts are obtained. To order replacement parts from an Authorized TORO Distributor, supply the following information: Model and serial number of the mower.
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