Operator's Manual

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 2004 by The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

9 CU. FT. HOPPER Kit

Groundsmaster

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200 Series 52” & 62” Decks

Model No. 30504–240000001 and Up

Form No. 3350–834

Installation Instructions

Safety

Before Operating

• Read and understand the contents of this manual before

starting and operating the machine. Become familiar

with all controls and know how to stop quickly.

• Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not

allow adults to operate the machine without proper

instruction. Only trained operators, skilled in slope

operation and who have read this manual should operate

this machine.

• Never operate machine when under the influence of

drugs or alcohol.

• Remove all debris or other objects that might be picked

up and thrown by cutter blades. Keep all bystanders

away from the operating area.

• Keep all shields and safety devices in place. If a shield,

safety device, or decal is defective or damaged, repair

or replace it before operation is commenced. Also,

tighten any loose nuts, bolts, and screws to insure

machine is in safe operating condition.

• Do not wear loose–fitting clothing because it could get

caught in moving parts. Always wear long pants and

substantial shoes. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes,

and a helmet is advisable and required by some local

ordinances and insurance regulations.

• Be sure interlock switches are adjusted correctly so

engine cannot be started unless traction pedal is

released–neutral position–and PTO switch is in

DISENGAGED position.

• Fill fuel tank before starting the engine. Avoid spilling

any fuel. Since fuel is flammable, handle it carefully.

– Use an approved fuel container.

– Do not fill fuel tank when engine is hot or running.

– Do not smoke while handling fuel.

– Fill fuel tank outdoors and up to about one inch (25

mm) from the top of the tank, not the filler neck.

– Wipe up any spilled fuel.

While Operating

• Sit on the seat when starting the engine and operating

the machine.

• Always make sure seat pivot retaining pin is installed.

• Before starting the engine:

– Engage parking brake.

– Make sure traction pedal is in neutral and PTO is in

DISENGAGE position.

– After engine is started, release parking brake and

keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not

move. If movement is evident, the neutral return

mechanism is adjusted incorrectly. Shut engine off

and adjust until machine does not move when

traction pedal is released.

• Do not run the engine in a confined area without

adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and

could possibly be deadly.

• Maximum seating capacity is one person. Therefore,

never carry passengers.

• Check carefully for overhead clearances before driving

under any objects.

• The grass deflector or complete blower assembly must

always be installed on cutting unit.

• Operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive on

hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or hills may

cause loss of control and vehicle to tip or roll possibly

resulting in personal injury or death.

• Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop suddenly

when traversing slopes or when traveling uphill or

downhill.

• If engine stalls or machine loses headway and cannot

make it to the top of a slope, do not turn machine

around. Always back slowly straight down the slope.

• Using the machine demands the operator’s complete

attention. To prevent loss of control:

– Operate only in daylight or when there is good

artificial light.

– Drive slowly.

– Avoid sudden stops and starts.

– Look behind machine before backing up.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Form No. 3350–834 9 CU. FT. HOPPER Kit Groundsmaster 200 Series 52” & 62” Decks Model No. 30504–240000001 and Up Installation Instructions While Operating Safety • Sit on the seat when starting the engine and operating the machine. Before Operating • Always make sure seat pivot retaining pin is installed. • Read and understand the contents of this manual before starting and operating the machine. Become familiar with all controls and know how to stop quickly.
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• Do not remove any hydraulic line unless hopper is fully lowered or fully raised and empty. – Watch for holes or other hidden hazards. – Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek, or hazard. • If major repairs are ever needed or assistance is desired, contact an Authorized TORO Distributor. – Reduce speed when making sharp turns and when turning on a hillside. • To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine free of excessive grease, grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt.
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Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
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Set Up Loose Parts Chart Note: Use this chart as a checklist to assure 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 factory. Description Qty. Use Template (GM 220 only) 1 Capscrew 3/8–16 x 2” lg. 1 Capscrew 3/8–16 x 1–1/4” lg.
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Install Grass Catcher Brackets 2. Insert legs of upper support tube assembly into lower support tubes and secure with (2) 5/16–18 x 2–1/4” lg. capscrews and locknuts (Fig. 3). 1. Position brackets over existing mounting holes as shown in figure 1. Mount brackets using (1) 3/8–16 x 2” lg. capscrew, (7) 3/8–16 x 1–1/4” lg. capscrews, (8) 3/8 washers, (6) locknuts and (2) lockwashers. Figure 3 1. Upper support tube assembly legs 2. 5/16–18 x 2–1/4” lg. capscrew and locknut 3.
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2 Mount Blower Housing Chute 3 1. Set deck to desired height–of–cut setting. 5 2. Slide chute over blower opening and onto mounting studs (Fig. 7). 4 1 Figure 5 1. Hood stop 2. Spacer 3. Washer 4. Locknut 5. Washer 6. Open hood and position bag around inner frame of upper support tube assembly (Fig. 6). Figure 7 1. Grass catcher hood 2. Chute extension 3. Nut plate 4. Button head screw 3. Lower hopper hood and align chute with snout. Secure chute in position with locknuts and brackets.
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• To improve productivity, Toro recommends purchasing additional seven or ten bushel grass bags from your local Toro dealer. Store empty bags in tray of lower support tube assembly and drop off filled bags and sealed bags to be collected later. Operation Operating Characteristics • The optional ten bushel grass bags should not be used under extremely wet grass conditions as they may be too heavy to remove easily.
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Mount Grass Deflector 1. Remove bumper from carrier frame. Reinstall two lift arm/carrier frame connection capscrews. Torque to 70–80 ft–lb. 2. Position grass deflector mounts on outside of pivot brackets (included in kit) and secure parts together with capscrews, locknuts and washers previously removed (Fig. 9). Both locknuts must face each other. Tighten locknuts until they are flush against deflector pivots. 3.
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Maintenance • Keep unit clean, checking that engine is free of dirt and chaff. Make sure all fasteners are tight. Check deflectors, baffles and shields for wear and replace as needed. • Check gearbox impeller for tightness every 50 hours. Torque impeller shaft bolt to 220–230 in–lbs. • Clean grass clippings from hood, chute, blower and cutting unit after each use. Wash underside of cutting unit daily with hose. An excessive buildup of clippings will impair bagging performance.
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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 Toro Commercial Product (“Product”) to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years or 1500 operational hours*, whichever occurs first.