Operator's Manual

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 1991, 2002 by The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Grooming Reel Kit

Greensmaster 3000 Cutting Unit

Model No. 04455

Form No. 3314–585 Rev A

Operator’s Manual

Setup

Loose Parts

Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts necessary for assembly have been received. Without these parts,

total setup cannot be completed. Some parts may have already been assembled at the factory.

Description Qty. Use

Frame Assembly, R.H.

Frame Assembly, L.H.

Bearing Adapter

Spacers

Bearing Adapter Studs

Flat Head Screws

Lock Nut

Grooming Reel Assembly

Driven Pulley

Lock Nut

Roller Extension Assembly, R.H.

Roller Extension Assembly, L.H.

Clutch Assembly

Driven Belt

Splined Nut

Pivot Screw and Washer

Loctite RC 680

Parts manual

Operator’s manual

.5 ml.

Attaches to right frame

Attaches to left frame

Connects groomer to reel frame

Fastens bearing adapters

Secures hydraulic motor

41 blades, 1/2” spacing

Attaches to grooming reel

Holds roller

Drives belt

Drives grooming reel

Replaces right side reel nut

Replaces SPA shield pivots

Apply to reel extension shaft

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Form No. 3314–585 Rev A Grooming Reel Kit Greensmaster 3000 Cutting Unit Model No. 04455 Operator’s Manual Setup Loose Parts Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts necessary for assembly have been received. Without these parts, total setup cannot be completed. Some parts may have already been assembled at the factory. Description Qty. Use Frame Assembly, R.H. 3 Attaches to right frame Frame Assembly, L.H.
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Important Read this Operator’s Manual thoroughly before setting up or operating the groomer. Failure to follow set up or operating instructions in this manual may result in damage to the cutting unit and/or the groomer or the turf. Important The additional weight of the grooming reel requires that the Greensmaster 3000 Frame Brace Kit, Part No. 63–9990, be added to all traction units prior to Model No. 04350, Serial No. 80437.
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. Disassemble two locknuts and remove the left side counterbalance (Fig. 3) and remove the backlap screw (Fig. 4). Discard all parts. Figure 5 1. Right side splined nut 8. On each end, unscrew the machine screws securing the reel bearing housings to allow the screw heads to be cut off. Cut off the screw heads (Fig. 6). From the outside of the unit, back the remainder of the screws out away from the reel with a screwdriver or pliers. Figure 4 1. Backlap screw 2. Reel shaft extension 3. Left reel frame 4.
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Figure 7 1. Left groomer reel housing assembly 2. Housing cover 3. Mounting block 4. Adjustment knob assembly Figure 8 1. 2. 3. 4. B. Disassemble the adjustment knob assembly and separate the mounting block from the assembly (Fig. 7). Discard cotter pin (pin for shipping purpose only). Left side groomer housing Bearing adapter Reel bearing housing Flat head screw 5. Spacer 6. Cutting unit bearing housing Caution The adjustment knob assembly is spring loaded. C.
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B. Remove paint and flash from inside the reel frame tube. Insert the mounting block into the reel frame tube and tighten socket head capscrew enough to hold the assembly in the tube. C. Insert the studs through the adapter, install spacers on the studs and insert the studs through the grooming reel sideplate (Fig. 11). While installing the assembly, slide the right groomer plate bearing over the groomer shaft. Using a stud driver or double nuts, install the assembly to the cutting unit bearing housing.
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15. Install the belt drive clutch as follows: A. Loosen two allen set screws and remove the clutch knob from the clutch shaft (Fig. 13). Next, remove the nut and washer from the clutch adapter shaft (Fig. 13). Figure 15 1. Drive pulley 2. Driven pulley 3. Backside idler 4. Drive belt Figure 13 1. Belt drive clutch assembly 2. Engaged/disengaged knob 3. Allen head set screws (2) 4. Nut and washer 5.
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16. Install the left housing cover and secure with (3) socket head screws and lockwashers (Fig. 17). 17. Install and secure the clutch engagement knob with (2) allen head screws (Fig. 17). Figure 18 1. Left roller extension assembly (i.e. front height of cut adjustment bracket) 2. Capscrew and locknut hidden behind assembly (2) Figure 17 1. Left assembly housing cover 2. Socket head screws and washers (3) 3. Clutch engagement knob 4. Clutch snubber 3. Flat head screws (4) 4.
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J. Stress periods (i.e., high temperatures, high humidity, unusually high traffic.) Operation These factors can vary from golf course to golf course and from green to green. It is important, therefore, to inspect the greens frequently and vary the grooming practice in accordance with the need. Introduction Grooming golf course greens is a variation of an old technique that is receiving new found popularity. It is associated with the golfers desire for faster and truer greens.
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2. Hold the clutch snubber down and disengage the clutch by turning the clutch knob clockwise (Fig. 17). Use the Quick Up Levers (both sides) to lower the grooming reel into the grooming position (Fig. 18). B. One groomer flush with the roller level. C. One groomer disengaged and raised into the transport position. 3. Make a pass over the test green and look at the results.
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Clutch Engage/Disengage A Wiehle roller is recommended on the front when using a grooming reel. A Wiehle roller can also be used on the rear to avoid grass build up if the height of cut is at or below 3/16”. If the height of cut is set over 3/16”, then a full roller with scrapers is advised. Caution The clutch engagement knob rotates during normal operation of the grooming unit. Keep loose clothing, hair, etc., away. Maintenance Important The reel bearing drag (7 to 11 in.
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(Fig. 15). To adjust belt tension, loosen the backside idler pivot screw and pivot the idler to achieve proper tension. Torque the pivot screw to 7–10 ft–lb. 5. Using a hand pump grease gun, lubricate the grooming reel shaft bearings. Pump only 2–3 pumps maximum to avoid permanently damaging the grease seals. 6. Check grooming reel height/depth setting. Figure 22 1. Grooming blade 2. Dull (rounded edge) 3. Sharp edge 4.
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