Form No. 3325–395 Groundsmaster 228–D 4 Wheel Drive Traction Unit Model No.
Warning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting/Stopping Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bleeding Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pushing Or Towing Traction Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lubrication . . . . . . .
This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. Introduction Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.
• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. • Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing. • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
• Use slow speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. This product is designed for cutting and recycling grass. Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous to user and bystanders. • Use extra care with other attachments.
• Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your face, eyes and clothing when working with a battery. Sound Power Level This unit has a sound power level of: 105 dB(A) 1 pW, based on measurements of identical machines per Directive 84/538/EEC and amendments. • Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. • Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause injury.
93–6680 1. Diesel fuel 93–7804 Apply over 92–5774 for CE 1. Danger–Read operator’s manual 2. Tipping hazard–Go slow and avoid sharp turns on slopes to avoid rollover. Deck must be lowered when going down slopes for steering control. Always wear seat belts with ROPS. 3. Thrown object hazard–keep bystanders away 93–7272 1. Fan blades can cause injury 2. Stay away from moving parts 4. Cutting hazard to hands or feet–stay away from rotating blades or moving parts. 5.
93–6668 100–6574 1. Hot surface stay away 1. The battery contains lead. Do not throw it in the garbage. 2. Stay away from moving parts 105–2509 Cover with 105–2511 for CE 93-7276 1. 2. 3. 4. Explosion hazard—wear eye protection. Caustic liquid hazard—flush with water and seek first aid. Fire hazard—no sparks, flame, or smoking Poison—keep children a safe distance from the battery. 105–2511 Use to cover 105–2509 for CE 1. Read operator’s manual for starting instructions 93–7840 1. Coolant level 2.
3–7834 1. 2. 3. 4. No step Traction pedal Traction–forward Traction–reverse 5. Danger – Shut off PTO prior to raising decks 6. Danger – Do not operate decks when they are in raised position 93–7833 1. 2. 3. 4. 9 Throttle control Throttle–fast Throttle–slow Tipping hazard–Lower deck when going down slopes greater than 10 degrees 5. Tipping hazard–Lower deck when going down slopes greater than 10 degrees 6. Danger–tipping hazard 7. Lift lever–raise position 8. Lift lever–lower position 9.
0–6581 1. To lock parking brake–Latch pedals together, apply brake pedals and pull up on knob 100–6552 2. To unlock parking brake–step on brake pedals 1. Refer to Operator’s Manual for Engine oil specifications Part No. 104–3484 1.
Part No. 105–0054 1. Headlights–off 2. Headlights–on 3. PTO–off 4. PTO–on 5. Engine coolant temperature 6. Engine–start 11 7.
Specifications Note: Specifications and design subject to change without notice. General Specifications Engine Air Cleaner Fuel Tank Capacity Fuel Pump Cooling System Kubota three cylinder, 4 cycle liquid cooled diesel engine. 26 hp @ 3000. Engine governed to 3200–3250 rpm high idle, no load. Heavy duty remote mounted. 8.5 gal. (32 l) Equipped with a fuel filter/water separator to capture water in the fuel. 12 volt electric (transistor type) w/replaceable fuel filter. 7 qt (6.6 l) capacity.
Measurements Length 82 in. Width (Rear Wheels) 47 in. Height 50 in. Weight 1150 lb. Optional Equipment 52” Side Discharge Cutting Unit Model No. 30555 52” Rear Discharge Cutting Unit Model No. 30568 62” Side Discharge Cutting Unit Model No. 30551 62” Guardian Recycler Cutting Unit 72” Side Discharge Cutting Unit Model No. 30569 48” V–Plow Kit V–Plow Mounting Kit Model No. 30553 Model No. 30750 Model No. 30749 Arm Rest Kit Model No. 30707 Rear Discharge Shield Kit Model No.
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts necessary for assembly have been received. Without these parts, total set-up cannot be completed. Some parts may have already been assembled at the factory. Description Qty. Steering wheel 1 Nut 1 Screw 1 Cap 1 Manual tube 1 R–clamp 2 Capscrew 2 Washer 2 Roll pin 1 Capscrew 5/16–18 x 1–3/4” lg.
Seat Kit, Model No. 30624, Standard Seat Warning 1. Attach “U” springs to seat mounting brackets with (4) capscrews and flange nuts as shown in figure 3. • PTO universal shaft is attached to traction unit frame. DO NOT ENGAGE PTO without first removing universal shaft or coupling it to a suitable implement. 2 3 Install Rear Wheels 1. Remove nuts from wheel hubs. Mount wheels and torque nuts to 45–55 ft–lbs. Install Steering Wheel 2. Remove steering wheel from seat plate.
4. Hold mounting plate in upright position with support rod (Fig. 5). 6. Secure front slot of seat springs to traction unit front mounting holes with adjustment handles and flatwashers (Fig. 3 & 5). 7. Connect seat switch connector to traction unit wire harness connector. 1 8. Adjust seat to desired operating position. Loosen adjustment handles, slide seat fore or aft in slotted holes and tighten adjustment handles to secure in place. 3 2 Seat Kit, Model No. 30625, Deluxe Seat: 1.
Install Manual Tube position. To adjust for operator’s weight, turn spring tension knob; clockwise to increase tension, counterclockwise to decrease spring tension (Fig. 8). 1. Remove manual tube and R–clamps secured to seat plate. Retain (2) mounting capscrews and flatwashers. 2. Loosely mount R–clamps to outer holes in right side of seat with (2) capscrews and flatwashers previously removed. (Fig. 10). 1 3. Install manual tube into R–clamps, insert manual into tube and thread cap into tube (Fig. 10).
3. Secure the cables to the proper battery post. The positive (+) red cable goes to the positive post and the negative (–) black cable goes to the negative post on the battery. 1 Warning • Connecting cables to the wrong post could damage the electrical system and result in personal injury. Note: Make sure battery cables are routed away from any sharp edges or moving parts. 4. Coat the terminal with sealant such as Grafo 112X, Toro Part No. 505-47 and install the rubber boot onto positive terminal.
1. Check level of coolant in expansion tank. Coolant level should be between the marks on side of tank. Before Operating Check Engine Oil The engine is shipped with 4 qt (3.8 l) of oil in the crankcase; however, level of oil must be checked before and after the engine is first started. 1 1. Park machine on a level surface, stop engine and remove key from ignition switch. Open hood. 2. Remove dipstick (Fig. 13), wipe clean and reinstall dipstick. Remove dipstick and check oil level.
Fill Fuel Tank The axle housing acts as the reservoir for the system. The transmission and axle housing are shipped from the factory with approximately 5 quarts (4.7 l) of SAE 10W-30 engine oil. However, check level of transmission oil before engine is first started and daily thereafter. Danger Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can cause property damage. 1.
Check Rear Axle Check Bidirectional Clutch Lubricant The rear axle has three separate reservoirs which use SAE 80W-90 wt. gear lube. Although the axle is shipped with lubricant from the factory, check the level before operating the machine. 1. Position the machine on a level surface. 2. Rotate clutch (Fig. 20) so check plug (shown in 12 O’clock position) is positioned at 4 O’clock. 1. Position the machine on a level surface. 2.
left brake pedal so that it locks together with the right pedal. Next, push down fully on both pedals and pull parking brake knob out (Fig. 21) then release the pedals. To release parking brake, depress both pedals until parking brake knob retracts. Before starting the engine, however, lock arm may be disengaged from left brake pedal so both pedals work independently with each front wheel. Controls Service Brakes The left and right brake pedals (Fig. 21) are connected to the left and right front wheels.
Throttle After cutting unit is raised, allow lift lever to move to the TRANSPORT position. Cutting unit must be raised when driving from one work area to another. 1 3 2 4 Throttle (Fig. 24) is used to operate engine at various speeds. Moving throttle forward increases engine speed — FAST; rearward decreases engine speed — SLOW. The throttle controls the speed of the cutter blades and, in conjunction with traction pedal, controls ground speed of the traction unit.
Bleeding Fuel System Operation 1. Park the machine on a level surface. Make sure fuel tank is at least half full. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 2. Unlatch and raise hood. Starting/Stopping Engine Danger Important The fuel system must be bled if any of the following situation have occurred. Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and explosive.
Checking Interlock System To maintain enough power for the traction unit and cutting unit while mowing, regulate traction pedal to keep engine rpm high and somewhat constant. A good rule to follow is: decrease ground speed as the load on the cutting blades increases; and increase ground speed as load on the blades decreases. This allows the engine, working with the transmission, to sense the proper ground speed while maintaining high blade tip speed necessary for good quality-of-cut.
considerable distance, transport it on a truck or trailer. Whenever traction unit is pushed or towed, by-pass valve must be open. Lubrication 1. Remove hair pin, pivot seat platform forward and locate seat support rod in detent notch. Greasing Bearings And Bushings 2. Depress and hold the pins located in the center of the two (2) check valve assemblies in the top of the transmission (Fig. 26) while pushing or towing the machine.
Figure 28 Figure 31 Figure 29 Figure 32 1 Figure 30 27
Service Interval Chart 28
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Caution If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use. For the week of: Maintenance Check Item Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
2. Gently slide filter (Fig. 35) out of air cleaner body to reduce the amount of dust dislodged. Avoid knocking filter against air cleaner body. Maintenance General Air Cleaner Maintenance 1. Check air cleaner body for damage which could possibly cause an air leak. Replace a damaged air cleaner body. 2. Service the air cleaner filter when air cleaner indicator (Fig. 33) shows red or every 400 hours (more frequently in extreme dusty or dirty conditions). Do not over service air filter. 1 1 Figure 35 1.
To thoroughly clean the radiator: 1. Remove the screen. 2. Working from the fan side of the radiator, either spray the radiator with a water hose or blow with compressed air. 1 3. After the radiator is thoroughly cleaned, clean out debris that may have collected in the channel at the radiator base. 4. Clean and install the screen. Figure 37 1. Oil filter Changing Engine Oil And Filter 6. After oil is drained, reinstall drain plug and wipe up any oil that is spilled.
1 1 2 Figure 38 1. Water separator 2. Drain plug Figure 39 1. Fuel pre filter Replace filter canister after every 400 hours of operation. 1. Clean area where filter canister mounts. 3. Lubricate gasket on filter canister with clean oil. 3. Slide hose clamps onto ends of fuel lines. Push fuel lines onto fuel filter and secure them with hose clamps. Be sure arrow on side of filter points toward the injection pump. 4.
Alternator Belt PTO Belt 1. Condition and Tension – Check condition and tension of belts (Fig. 41) after every 100 operating hours. To Check Tension: 1. Turn engine off and remove the ignition key. Set the parking brake. Raise the engine hood and allow the engine to cool. A. Proper tension will allow 3/8 in. (10 mm) deflection when a force of 10 lbs. is applied on the belt midway between the pulleys. 2. Loosen the tensioning rod jam nut (Fig. 43). B. If deflection is not 3/8 in.
1. Turn engine off and remove the ignition key. Set the parking brake. Raise the engine hood and allow the engine to cool. 1. Park machine on a level surface and shut engine off. Depress only the right brake pedal and engage the parking brake. 2. Remove the left hand clutch retainer bracket nut and bolt so that the retainer bracket rubber bumper can be removed (Fig. 44). 2. Jack up left front side of machine until tire is off shop floor.
engine stops, the switch is operating correctly; thus, continue operation. If engine does not stop, there is a malfunction in the interlock system. 1 2 9. Connect switch and install steering tower cover. Changing Hydraulic Oil And Filter Initially, replace the hydraulic system oil and filter after the first full day’s operation — NOT TO EXCEED 10 HOURS. Replace the oil and filter every 250 hours thereafter.
2. To reduce free travel of brake pedals — tighten the brakes — loosen front nut on threaded end of brake cable (Fig. 49). Then tighten rear nut to move cable backward until brake pedals have 1/2 to 1 inch (13 mm to 25 mm) of free travel. Tighten front nut after brakes are adjusted correctly. 3. Clean the area around the hydraulic oil filter and remove the filter (Fig. 48). 4. Remove the tube that connects the axle housing to the transmission and allow the oil to flow into a drain pan. 5.
Changing Bidirectional Clutch Lubricant 5. After attaining desired adjustment, tighten screw on tie rod clamp and re–secure ball joint to mounting bracket. After every 400 hours of operation, the oil in the bidirectional clutch must be changed. Servicing Battery Important Before welding on the machine, disconnect ground cable from the battery to prevent damage to the electrical system. 1. Position the machine on a level surface. 2. Clean area around check plug on bidirectional clutch.
Hydraulic Schematic HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION & CHARGE PUMP 800 PSI 70-150 PSI LIFT CYLINDERS 4 GAL/MIN .
15 A GY 40 FL3 FL2 PK W L B R R ENGINE FRAME GROUND GROUND ALL MAIN HARNESS GROUND POINTS MARKED AS BLACK WIRE ARE CONNECTED TOGETHER AND TO THE ENGINE GROUND OR = ORANGE PK = PINK VIO = VIOLET BK = BLACK GN = GREEN BR = BROWN GY = GRAY BU = BLUE KEY TO WIRE COLORS ALTERNATOR R = RED Y = YELLOW W = WHITE T = TAN PK OPTIONAL LIGHT / FUSE BLOCK Y Y VIO S F 4 7.
Engine Storage 1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace the drain plug. Traction Unit 2. Remove and discard the oil filter. Install a new filter. 1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting unit and the engine, paying special attention to these areas: 3. Refill the engine with 4 quarts (3.8 l) of recommended motor oil. Refer to Changing Crankcase Oil. • radiator and radiator screen 4. Start the engine and run at idle speed for two minutes. • underneath the cutting unit 5.
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty A Two-Year Limited Warranty Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant your 1996 or newer Toro Commercial Product (“Product”) purchased after January 1, 1997, to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years or 1500 operational hours*, whichever occurs first.
