Form No. 3450-117 Rev A Greensmaster® 3250-D 2-Wheel Drive Traction Unit Model No. 04384—Serial No. 408000000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
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Contents Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 37 Electrical System Safety ................................... 37 Accessing the Battery ....................................... 37 Disconnecting the Battery................................. 37 Connecting the Battery ..................................... 38 Charging the Battery......................................... 38 Locating the Fuses ........................................... 39 Drive System Maintenance ..............................
Safety • Do not put your hands or feet near moving • This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO 5395 and ANSI B71.4-2017 and meets these standards when you complete the setup procedures. • General Safety • This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. • Read and understand the contents of this components of the machine. Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and functioning properly on the machine.
decal127-6114 127-6114 1. Read the Operator's Manual. 3. Engine—preheat 2. Engine—shut off 4. Engine—start decal127-6115 127-6115 1. Lower and engage the reels 5. Single light 9. Slow, forward reel 2. Raise the cutting unit 6. Off 10. Neutral, reverse reel 3. Press the button 7. Double lights 11. Forward movement 4. Engine coolant temperature 8. Fast, stationary reel 13. Gradual speed change 14. SLOW 12. FAST decal104-7729 104-7729 1.
decal106-5976 106-5976 1. Engine coolant under pressure 3. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 2. Explosion hazard—read the Operator's Manual. 4. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. decal136-8506 136-8506 decal93-8062 93-8062 1. To lock the parking brake, press the brake pedal and the parking-brake lock. 3. Parking-brake lock 2. To unlock the parking brake, press the brake pedal. 6 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 4.
decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. decal136-8505 136-8505 Note: This machine complies with the industry standard stability test in the static lateral and longitudinal tests with the maximum recommended slope indicated on the decal.
decal115-8156 115-8156 1. Reel height 3. 8–blade cutting unit 5. 14–blade cutting unit 7. Fast 2. 5–blade cutting unit 4. 11–blade cutting unit 6. Reel speed 8.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Use Qty. Seat Nut (5/16 inch) 1 4 Mount the seat to the base. No parts required – Charge the battery. 3 Roll bar Bolt (5/8 x 4-1/2 inch) Locknut (5/8 inch) 1 4 4 Install the roll bar. 4 No parts required – Reduce the tire pressure. 5 Carrier frame Spacer Bolt (1/2 inch x 3-1/4 inches) Locknut (1/2 inch) 2 2 2 2 Mount the front carrier frames.
Note: Mounting fasteners for the Greensmaster 3250-D cutting units are included with the cutting units. 2 1 Charging the Battery Mounting the Seat No Parts Required Procedure Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Seat 4 Nut (5/16 inch) Charge the battery; refer to Charging the Battery (page 38). 3 Procedure Note: Mount the seat slides in the front set of mounting holes to gain an additional 7.6 cm (3 inches) in the forward adjustment, or in the rear mounting holes for an additional 7.
5 Mounting the Front Carrier Frames Parts needed for this procedure: 2 Carrier frame 2 Spacer 2 Bolt (1/2 inch x 3-1/4 inches) 2 Locknut (1/2 inch) Procedure 1. Mount a carrier frame assembly to each clevis with a spacer, bolt (1/2 x 3-1/4 inch), and locknut (1/2 inch); refer to Figure 5. Torque to 91 to 113 N∙m (67 to 83 ft/lb). g019975 Figure 4 1. Roll bar 3. Locknut (5/8 inch) 2. Bolt (5/8 x 4-1/2 inch) 2. Lower the roll bar onto the frame, aligning it with the mounting holes (Figure 4).
6 7 Adjusting the Carrier Frame Installing the Oil Cooler Rollers Optional No Parts Required No Parts Required Procedure Procedure 1. Position the machine on a level surface and lower the cutting unit carrier frames to the floor. 2. Verify that there is 13 mm (1/2 inch) clearance between the carrier frame rollers and the floor. 3. Ensure that the carrier frame rollers are level to the ground.
3. Slide the sleeve back on each ball joint receiver and hook the receiver onto the cutting unit ball stud (Figure 7). g008420 Figure 8 1. Mounting bolts 8. Coat the motor spline shaft with clean grease and install the motor by rotating the motor clockwise so that the motor flanges clear the studs. Rotate the motor counterclockwise until the flanges encircle the studs (Figure 8). 9. Tighten the mounting bolts (Figure 8). g021274 Figure 7 1. Pull link extension 3. Ball joint receiver 2.
g008423 Figure 10 g005115 Figure 9 1. Alignment strip 3. Cut grass on right 2. Approximately 12.7 cm (5 inches) 4. Keep focal spot 1.8 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft) ahead of the machine. 1. Transport plate 4. Offset lift hook 2. Adjusting screw 5. 25 mm (1 inch) 3. Transport-plate mounting screw 3.
11 Adding Rear Ballast Parts needed for this procedure: 1 18 kg (40 lb) 4. Link hook 2. Adjusting screw 5. 22 mm (7/8 inch) This machine complies with EN ISO 5395 and ANSI B71.4-2017 when it is equipped with one of the following: 3. Transport —late mounting screw 4. Loosen the transport plate mounting screws (Figure 11, Figure 12, and Figure 10). 5. Raise the cutting units to the transport position. • Rear Weight Kit (Part No.
13 Installing the CE Decals Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Warning decal (Part No. 136-8505) 1 CE mark decal 1 CE production year decal g234996 Figure 14 Procedure 1. CE production year decal If you use this machine in a country that complies to CE standards, perform the following steps after you install the weight kit and guard kit to the machine: 3. Serial plate 2. CE mark decal • Apply the CE production year decal next to the CE • Apply the CE warning decal (Part No.
Parking-Brake Tab Product Overview To set the parking brake, press the brake pedal, then press the parking-brake tab (Figure 15) to engage the brakes. Disengage the tab by pressing the brake pedal. Engage the parking brake before you leave the machine. Controls Traction Pedal The traction pedal (Figure 15) has 3 functions: to make the machine move forward, to move it backward, and to stop the machine.
Raise/Lower Mow Control • REAR position—neutral position; use when backlapping the reels Moving the control (Figure 17) forward during cutting operation lowers the cutting units and starts the reels. Pull back on the control to stop the reels and raise the cutting units. To stop the reels without raising the cutting units, pull back on the control momentarily and releasing it. Start the reels by moving the control forward.
Seat-Adjustment Lever Specifications The seat-adjustment lever on the left side of the seat (Figure 19) allows an 18 cm (7 inch) foreward and rearward adjustment of the seat. Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Width of cut 150 cm (59 inches) Wheel tread 128 cm (50.5 inches) Wheel base 123 cm (48.6 inches) Overall length (w/baskets) 238 cm (93.9 inches) Overall width Overall height Engine speed settings Net weight w/11-blade reels 173 cm (68 inches) 197 cm (77.
Filling the Fuel Tank Operation • Fuel tank capacity: 22.7 L (6 U.S. gallons) • Recommended Fuel: Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. – For best results, use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with low (<500 ppm) or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content. The minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 180 days to ensure fuel freshness. – Use summer-grade diesel fuel (No.
2. and ensure that the grass baskets are installed on the machine. Fill the tank until the level is 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom of the filler neck. • Operate the machine only in good visibility to avoid Important: Do not overfill. 3. 4. holes or hidden hazards. Install the cap. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled. • Avoid mowing on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause the machine to slide. • Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting Performing Daily Maintenance units.
Slope Safety Breaking in the Machine • Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control Refer to the engine manual supplied with the machine for oil change and maintenance procedures recommended during the break-in period. and rollover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope operation. Operating the machine on any slope requires extra caution. Only 8 hours of operation is required for the break-in period.
Shutting Off the Engine to the left and right to check the steering response. Then shut the engine off and wait for all moving parts to stop; refer to Shutting Off the Engine (page 23). Check for oil leaks, loose parts and any other noticeable malfunctions. Checking the Machine After Starting the Engine 1. Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position, pull back the raise/lower mow control, and move the functional-control lever to the NEUTRAL position. 2.
2. 3. Try to move the traction pedal forward or backward. The pedal should not move, which indicates that the interlock system is operating correctly. Correct the problem if it is not operating properly. If they start rotating, the interlock system is not operating correctly; correct the problem before operating the machine. Checking the Function Control 1.
3. Push forward the raise/lower mow lever as the front edges of the grass baskets cross the outer edge of the green. Note: This procedure drops the cutting units to the turf and starts the reels. Important: The center cutting unit drops and raises slightly after the front cutting units do; therefore, you should practice gaining the required timing necessary to minimize the cleanup mowing operation. Note: The delay in raising and lowering the center cutting unit depends on hydraulic fluid temperature.
Cutting the Periphery and Finishing the Job 1. Towing Safety • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. Finish cutting the green by mowing the outer periphery. Change the direction of cutting from the previous mowing. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
Inspecting and Cleaning after Mowing After mowing, thoroughly wash the machine with a garden hose without a nozzle so that excessive water pressure does not contaminate and damage the seals and bearings. Do not wash a warm engine or the electrical connections with water. Important: Do not use brackish or reclaimed water to clean the machine. Important: Do not use power-washing equipment to wash the machine.
Hauling the Machine • Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or a truck. • Use a full-width ramp for loading the machine into a trailer or a truck. • Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be directed down and outward from the machine (Figure 25). g275002 Figure 25 1. Tie-down loop (each side) 2.
Maintenance CAUTION Failure to properly maintain the machine could result in premature failure of machine systems causing possible harm to you or bystanders. Keep the machine well maintained and in good working order as indicated in these instructions. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Note: Download a free copy of the electrical or hydraulic schematic by visiting www.Toro.com and searching for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first hour • Torque the wheel nuts. After the first 8 hours • Check the tension on the alternator belt. After the first 10 hours • Torque the wheel nuts. After the first 50 hours • Change the engine oil and filter. • Check the engine speed (at idle and full throttle). Before each use or daily • Inspect the seat belt(s) for wear, cuts, and other damage.
Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use. Maintenance Check Item For the week of: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Check the safety-interlock operation. Check the instrument operation Check the brake operation. Check the fuel filter/water separator. Check the fuel level. Check the engine-oil level. Check the hydraulic-fluid level. Clean the screen and radiator. Inspect the air filter. Check any unusual engine noises. Check the reel-to-bedknife adjustment.
Lubrication • Traction pedal pivot (1) (Figure 28) Greasing the Machine Service Interval: Every 50 hours (Also, apply grease after every washing.) The machine has grease fittings that must be lubricated regularly with No. 2 general-purpose, lithium-base grease. If the machine is operated under normal conditions, lubricate all bearings and bushings after every 50 hours of operation. Lubricate fittings immediately after every washing, regardless of the interval listed.
Engine Maintenance Important: Avoid using high pressure air which could force dirt through the filter into the intake tract. Engine Safety 4. • Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase. Do not change the governor speed or overspeed the engine. • Important: Do not clean the used element. Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Service the air-cleaner filter (more frequently when operating conditions are dusty or dirty).
on the dipstick, add oil to bring the oil level to the FULL mark. Do not overfill. Important: Keep the engine oil level between the upper and lower limits on the oil gauge; the engine may fail if you run it with too much or too little oil. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine and remove the key. 2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag (Figure 32). Important: Remove the dipstick while filling the engine with oil.
Fuel System Maintenance Draining Water from the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Position the machine on a level surface and shut off the engine. 2. Place a drain pan under the fuel filter. 3. Open the drain plug on the fuel filter approximately one turn and drain any accumulated water (Figure 34). g016422 Figure 33 1. Drain plug 2. Oil filter 2. Remove the oil filter. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the new filter gasket. 3.
Replacing the Fuel Filter 9. Dispose of the fuel and filter according to local regulations. Service Interval: Every 500 hours 1. Close the fuel shutoff valve (Figure 35) below the fuel tank. Inspecting the Fuel Lines and Connections Service Interval: Every 2 years Inspect the fuel lines for deterioration, damage, or loose connections. g008434 Figure 35 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Clean the area where the filter canister mounts. 3. Place a drain pan under the fuel filter. 4.
Disconnecting the Battery Electrical System Maintenance WARNING Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal components, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. Electrical System Safety • Disconnect the battery before repairing the machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal first and the negative last.
Connecting the Battery WARNING Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. 1. Disconnect the battery; refer to Disconnecting the Battery (page 37). 2. Remove the fasteners that secure the battery to the tray and lift out the battery. 3. Connect a 2 to 4 A battery charger to the battery posts.
Locating the Fuses Drive System Maintenance The fuses in the electrical system of the machine are located under the seat (Figure 40). Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Before each use or daily Vary the tire pressure for the front wheels, depending upon your turf conditions, from a minimum of 55 kPa (8 psi) to a maximum of 83 kPa (12 psi). Vary the tire pressure for the rear wheel from a minimum of 55 kPa (8 psi) to a maximum of 103 kPa (15 psi).
Adjusting the Transport Speed nuts are loosened equally and sufficiently to allow adjustment. Obtaining the Maximum Transport Speed The traction pedal comes adjusted for maximum-transport speed, but you may need to adjust it if the pedal reaches full stroke before it contacts the pedal stop, or if you want to a decrease the transport speed. To obtain the maximum-transport speed, put the functional control lever in the TRANSPORT position and press down on the traction pedal.
Adjusting the Mowing Speed Cooling System Maintenance The machine is adjusted at the factory, but speed may be varied if desired. 1. Loosen the jam nut on the trunnion bolt (Figure 43). 2. Loosen the nut securing the lock and mow brackets on the pedal pivot. Cooling System Safety • Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning; keep out of reach from children and pets. Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching a hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns.
Brake Maintenance Checking the Engine-Coolant Level Burnishing the Brakes The capacity of the cooling system is approximately 3.2 L (3.3 US qt). Service Interval: Yearly Fill the cooling system with a 50/50 solution of water and permanent ethylene glycol antifreeze. Check the level of the coolant at the beginning of each day before starting the engine. Firmly apply the brakes and drive the machine at mowing speed until the brakes are hot, as indicated by their smell.
Belt Maintenance Adjusting the Brakes A brake adjustment rod is located on each side of the machine so that you can adjust the brakes equally. 1. Adjusting the Alternator Belt While moving forward in transport speed, press the brake pedal; both wheels should lock equally. Service Interval: After the first 8 hours CAUTION Ensure that the belt is properly tensioned to ensure proper operation of the machine and prevent unnecessary wear.
Controls System Maintenance Hydraulic System Maintenance Adjusting the Cutting Unit Lift/Drop Hydraulic System Safety • Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is injected The cutting unit lift/drop circuit comes with a flow-control valve (Figure 48). This valve is preset at the factory at approximately 3 turns open, but you may need to adjust it to compensate for differences in hydraulic fluid temperatures, mowing speeds, etc.
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level products only from reputable manufacturers who will stand behind their recommendation. High Viscosity Index/Low Pour Point Anti-wear Hydraulic Fluid, ISO VG 46 1. Park the machine on a level surface. Ensure that the machine has cooled down so the fluid is cold. 2. Remove the cap from the reservoir and check the fluid level. The fluid should be up to the bottom of the screen in the filler neck (Figure 49).
Cutting Unit Maintenance Every 2,000 hours—If you are using the recommended hydraulic fluid, change the hydraulic fluid. Blade Safety Hydraulic Fluid Capacity: 20.8 L (5.5 US gallons) A worn or damaged blade or bedknife can break, and a piece could be thrown toward you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death. If the fluid becomes contaminated, have your authorized Toro distributor flush the system. Contaminated fluid looks milky or black when compared to clean fluid. 1.
g229849 g014736 Figure 51 4. Tilt the operator’s seat forward and support it with the prop rod (Figure 52). g229880 Figure 53 1. Knob (reel-speed control) 3. Indicator arrow 2. Handle (backlap lever) Note: You can increase or decrease the reel speed to compensate for turf conditions. g229847 Figure 52 5. To adjust the reel speed by rotating the knob of the reel-speed control (Figure 53) until the indicator arrow are in line with the number that you determined in step 3.
Backlapping the Reels WARNING Contact with the reels or other moving parts can result in personal injury. • Keep your hands and clothing away from the reels or other moving parts. • Never attempt to turn the reels by hand or foot while the engine is running. g229849 1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting units, shut off the engine, and engage the parking brake. 2. Tilt the operator’s seat forward and support it with the prop rod (Figure 54). g229848 Figure 55 1.
10. Storage When finished, return the backlap lever to the F position, move the reel speed knob to the desired reel-speed setting, lower the seat, and wash all lapping compound off of the cutting units. Adjust cutting unit reel to bedknife as needed. Storage Safety • Shut off the machine, remove the key, and wait for all movement to stop before you leave the operator’s position. Allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
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