Form No. 3326-910 62 Guardian Recycler Mower Groundsmaster 200 Series Model No. 30569—Serial No.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toro Mower Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety – Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. This machine meets or exceeds the B71.4 1999 specifications of the American National Standards Institute, in effect at time of production. – Never refuel or drain the machine indoors. • Check that operator’s presence controls, safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning properly.
• The operator shall turn on flashing warning lights, if provided, whenever traveling on a public road, except where such use is prohibited by law. Operation • Know how to stop the machine and engine quickly. • Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate the machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, or sneakers. Maintenance and Storage • Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, move traction pedal to Neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key and disconnect spark plug wire.
• If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing, and any parts of the body away from the cutting units, attachments, and any moving parts. Keep everyone away. • Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor. • Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor settings.
105-9552 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Tipping hazard—lower the cutting unit when driving down slopes. For 2 wheel drive units, add a 32 kg (70 lb.) rear weight to GM 228D units and a 48 kg (105 lb.) rear weight to GM 225 units. For 4 wheel drive units, do not add weight. 100-6583 1. Thrown object hazard—stay a safe distance from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. 100-6578 1.
Specifications General Specifications Width of Cut 62 in. (157 cm) Height of Cut Adjustable from 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 in. (38 to 114 mm) in 1/2 inch increments Blade Tip Speed 15,480 ft./min. @ 3250 engine RPM Cutter Housing 4 in. (102 mm) deep housing is made of 12 gauge steel and reinforced with 10 gauge channel and plates. Cutting Unit Drive Isolation mounted gear box on cutting unit is drive by PTO shaft. Power is transmitted to the blades by one hex “AA” section belt. Spindle shafts are 1 in.
Setup Loose Parts Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts have been received. Without these parts, total setup cannot be completed. Description Qty. Use Front castor wheel assembly 2 Rear castor wheel assembly 2 Spacers 12 Thrust washers 4 Right-hand lift arm 1 Left-hand lift arm 1 Pivot pin assembly 2 Cotter pin, 5/32 x 1-3/4 in. 2 Capscrew, 7/16 x 3 in. 4 Flat washer, 7/16 in. 4 Flange nut, 7/16 in.
and the hex castor spindle through the rear castor arm. Install another thrust washer and the remaining spacers onto the spindle and install the tensioning cap to secure the assembly. Danger If the engine is started and the PTO shaft is allowed to rotate, serious injury could result. Important The thrust washers, not the spacers, must contact the top and bottom of the castor arm. Do not start the engine and engage the PTO lever when the PTO shaft is not connected to the gear box on the cutting unit.
2 1 3 2 in. (51 mm) 1 4 3 Figure 3 1. Pivot pin 2. Lift arm 3. Lift arm pivot bracket 4. Brake return spring 2 Figure 4 6. Hook the brake return spring to the hole in the lift arm (Fig. 3). 1. Lift arm 2. Ball joint 7. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Torque the wheel nuts to 45–55 ft.-lb. (61–75 N⋅m). 3. Jam nut 8. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the machine. 3. Move the lift lever to the Float position.
Mounting the Counterbalance Manifold 5. Tighten the large jam nut securing the ball joint to the lift arm (Fig. 5). When tightening the jam nut, hold the ball joint straight to permit proper oscillation during raising and lowering of the cutting unit. 1. Place a drain pan under the lift valve on the right side of the machine. Connecting the PTO Shaft to the Cutting Unit Gear Box 2. Move the lift lever to the Float position. Make sure that the cutting unit is lowered all of the way to the floor. 1.
10. Loosely install the short hydraulic tube to the straight fitting on the rear of the lift valve (Fig. 8). Note: The ends of hydraulic tubes with the tape on them are to be installed to the lift valve fittings. 11. Loosely install the long hydraulic tube to the elbow fitting on the bottom of the lift valve (Fig. 8). 12. Mount the manifold block assembly to the manifold bracket with 2 flange head capscrews (5/16 x 5/8 in.) (Fig. 9). Torque the screws to 145–190 in.-lb. (16–21 N⋅m). 4 Figure 10 1 16.
Note: For the Groundsmaster 223. the OUT port elbow fitting on the side of the manifold block must be rotated 180 . 3 20. For the Groundsmaster 1000L series only, remove the relief valve from the G1 port and the 90° fitting from the OUT port on the side of the manifold block. Install the relief valve in the G1 port and install the barb fitting, removed from the bottom of the lift valve, in the OUT port of the manifold block. 2 21. For the Groundsmaster 1000L series only, cut off 11-1/2 in. (29.
33. Install the remaining hose to the 90° fitting on the bottom of the manifold block and the remaining opening on the cross fitting with 2 hose clamps. Reposition the 90° fitting, as required, for the hose connection. Note: The test port is used to check the hydraulic circuit pressure. Check the pressure with the lift lever in the Float position, the engine running at high idle, and the hydraulic oil at its normal operating temperature (Fig. 16). Contact your local Toro distributor for assistance. 34.
Installing Rear Weight 2. Mount the left deck retainer to the latch bracket with a wave washer and locknut (Fig. 17). Do not over-tighten the locknut, as the retainer must be able to pivot freely. Two Wheel Drive Groundsmaster 1000 and 200 Series traction units comply with the ANSI B71.4-1999 Standard when equipped with rear weight. Refer to the chart in the traction unit Operator’s Manual to determine the combinations of weight required. Order the parts from your local Authorized Toro Distributor.
Before Operating Height-of-Cut Setting (inches) Checking the Lubricant in the Gear Box The gear box in designed to operate on SAE 80–90 wt. gear lube. Although the gear box is shipped with lubricant from the factory, check the level before operating the cutting unit. 1. Position the machine and cutting unit on a level surface. 2. Remove the fill/check plug from the side of the gear box (Fig. 18) and make sure that the lubricant is up to the bottom of the hole.
2 Note: The rear castor fork assembly does not need to be removed from the castor arm to change the height-of-cut. 2. Remove or add ”C” shaped spacers at the narrow portion of the spindle shaft, below the castor arm, to get the desired height-of-cut. Make sure that the thrust washers, not the spacers, contact the top and bottom of the castor arm. 4 3 3. Install the tensioning cap to secure the assembly. 4. Ensure that all four castor wheels are set at the same height-of-cut.
Greasing the Cutting Unit Before the cutting unit is operated, it must be greased to ensure proper lubricating characteristics; refer to Greasing the Bearings, Bushings, and Gear Box, page 20. Failure to properly grease the cutting unit will result in premature failure of critical parts. 1 Figure 22 1. Baffles 2. Adjust the baffles to the desired height and tighten the mounting fasteners. Note: Make sure that the baffles are level and not bent. A bent baffle could affect the quality of cut.
Mow at Proper Intervals Operation This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. Under most normal conditions you will need to mow approximately every 4–5 days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times.
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 accidentally start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition switch before you do any maintenance. Greasing the Bearings, Bushings, and Gear Box Figure 24 The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly.
Separating the Cutting Unit from the Traction Unit 1. Position the machine on level surface, lower the cutting unit to the floor, move the lift lever to the Float position, shut the engine off, and engage the parking brake. 2. Remove the capscrews, flat washers, and locknuts securing the ball joint mounts to the castor arms on the cutting unit (Fig. 28). 2 Figure 26 2. Position the machine and cutting unit on a level surface and lower the cutting unit.
Danger 1 If the engine is started and the PTO shaft is allowed to rotate, serious injury could result. Do not start the engine and engage the PTO lever when the PTO shaft is not connected to the gear box on the cutting unit. Mounting the Cutting Unit to the Traction Unit 1. Position the machine on a level surface and shut the engine off. 2. Move the cutting unit into position in front of the traction unit. Figure 30 1. Idler pulley 3. Slide the male PTO shaft into the female PTO shaft (Fig. 29). 3.
2 1 Figure 32 Figure 33 6. Reposition the gear box plate on the deck while routing the belt around the gear box pulley. Mount the gear box plate to the deck with the carriage bolts and flange nuts previously removed. 1. Front castor arm tube 2. Bushings 5. Apply grease to the inside and outside of the new bushings. Using a hammer and flat plate, drive the bushings into the mounting tube. 7. Using approximately 50 lb. (222 N) of force, slide the idler pulley against the belt (Fig. 30). 6.
6. Carefully slide the spanner through the bushings and the wheel hub. Danger 7. Install the castor wheel assembly between the castor fork and secure it in place with the capscrew, washers, and locknut. A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal injury or death. 8. Lubricate the castor wheel bearing through the grease fitting, using No. 2 general purpose lithium base grease.
FLAT PART OF BLADE A blade that is higher at the ends than the center, or if cutting edge is higher than the heel, the blade is bent or warped and must be replaced. SAIL 5. Install the blade—sail facing toward the cutting unit—with the anti-scalp cup and blade bolt. Tighten the blade bolt to 85–110 ft.-lb. (115–149 N⋅m). SAIL Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch B WEAR If there is mismatch between the blades, the grass will appear streaked when it is cut.
800 PSI 70–150 PSI LIFT CYLINDERS 4 GAL/MIN .
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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 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.
