Reference Guide

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TRAINING OPERATORS AND MECHANICS
Operators and mechanics play a significant role in determining quality of cut,
down time, and life of mowing equipment. Make a commitment to train and
familiarize staff with each product.
Remember, that each type of mowing equipment will have specific
characteristics, behavior patterns, and noise qualities. Operators should become
familiar with the product and listen for any unusual changes. Concerns should
be reported to the mechanic before significant problems develop.
MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Toro suggests following its
reel mower maintenance
and adjustment
recommendations.
Daily Checks
It is important that a visual
check of the machine be
made each day. This can
identify oil leaks, low oil
levels, loose or bent
components and abnormal
noises.
Adjusting Bedknife
to Reel
Properly adjusting the
bedknife to the reel is one of the most effective preventive maintenance
practices for reel mowers. The amount of contact and how frequently it is
checked are major factors in performance. A light contact adjustment, if
maintained, will help keep cutting edges sharp on the reel and bedknife.
This requires that the adjustment be checked frequently at a predetermined
time interval. Dulled cutting edges cannot be corrected immediately by
adjustment or overtightening.
Don’t wait until the quality of cut has
deteriorated to check the adjustment.
NOTE: If the cutting
edges on the reel
blades and bedknife
are not straight and
sharp the results may
not be acceptable.
This is true even if
all other set-up
procedures are
correct.
GREENSMASTER
®
3, 300, and 3000 Maintenance Schedule
Minimum Recommended Maintenance Intervals:
Maintenance Procedure Maintenance Interval & Service
Check Battery Fluid Level
Check Battery Cable Connections
Service Air Filter Pre-Cleaner
Lubricate Grease Fittings
Change Engine Oil
Service Air Filter Paper Element
Service Spark Plug
Torque Wheel Lug Nuts
Check Reel Bearing Preload Adjustment
Decarbon Combustion Chamber
Adjust Value and Torque Head Bolts
Check Engine RPM (idle and full throttle)
Initial break in at 5 hours
Initial break in at 50 hours
Replace Moving Hoses
Replace Safety Switches
Fuel Tank — Drain/Flush
Replace Fuel Filter
Hydraulic Tank — Drain/Flush
Replace Hydraulic Filter
(See Operator’s and Service Manual for specifications and procedures)
Every
25hrs.
Every
100hrs.
Annual Recommendations:
Items listed are recommended every 2000
hours or 2 years whichever occurs first.
Every
400hrs.
A Level
Service
B Level
Service
C Level
Service
CUTTING UNIT DULLING CURVE
SHARP
CUTTING EDGE
SHARPNESS
DULL
*
RECOMMENDED ADJUSTING SEQUENCE
ELAPSED TIME INTERVAL
GOOD QUALITY
OF CUT
POOR QUALITY
OF CUT
*
* * *
OPTIMIZING REEL MOWER PERFORMANCE
OPTIMIZING