FORM NO. 3319525 OPERATOR’S MODEL NO. 30580 ~ 70001 & UP MANUAL TYRO GROUNDSMASTER® 580—D J (TRACTION AND CUTTING UNITS) To understand this product, and for safety and optimum performance, read this manual before starting the engine. Pay special attention to SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this symbol. A it means CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER — personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may resit in personal injury.
FOREWORD The Groundsmaster® 580—D was developed to satisfy the demand for a large scale rotary mower that combines the productivity of a 16—foot mowing machine with the handing ease of a trim mower. The Grounds master 5800 has advanced concepts in engineering and design, and if properly maintained, will provide excellent service. Since the Grounds master 580D is a high quality product, TOR is concerned about its future use and safety of the user.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS SPECIFICATIONS LOOSE PARTS BEFORE OPERATING CONTROLS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LUBRICATION .. o DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST . . 28 MAINTENANCE Engine Oil and Sifter Engine Fuel System .. Engine Cooling System Air Cleaner Maintenance . .30 Hydraulic System Service . < Planetary Gear Drive Service .33 Battery Service . 34 Fuses and Circuit Breaker .34 Brake Stern Service .35 Wheels and Tires , . 35 Cutting Unit Lubrication .
A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Pay attention when using the machine. To prevent doss of control: A. Mow only in daylight or when there is good artificial light. B. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards. C. Be extremely careful when operating close to sand traps, ditches, creeks, steep hillsides or other hazards. D. Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid sudden stops and starts. E. Othello rear to assure no one is behind the machine before backing up. F Watch for traffic when near or crossing roads.
A SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS The following decals are installed on the machine. If any become damaged or illegible, replace it. The decal part number is listed below and in your parts catalog. Replacement decals can be ordered from your Authorized Toto Distributor. —— R oot DANGER = ey a ANDROID WARRANTY. IMPROPER TOWING CAN CAUSE [contagion] o SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY e HORN Q OR DAMAGE THIS MACHINE. ;m BEFORE TOWING, LY SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL e HEADLIGHTS w [FOR SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. .
A SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS (o L) Ir Sear FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY . . FORWARD INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. m ?gg 1 KEEP PEOPLE AND PETS A SAP DISTANCE AWAY ANDROMACHE. " DISENGAGE DECK RIVE [PTO} BEFORE TRANSFORMING posy Fil o middle of sight gl Y. P mirage of Slg glass A PEDAL TO NEUTRAL \Qy located at 'ear of k. moms C Dis Engage BECK DRIVE {PLOT E HEME Keypunch ON FENDER ALONGSIDE HYDRAULIC TANK * {NONEVENT TO STOP BEFORE SERVICING MACHINE.
A SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS [Caution | BLADE RETAINING BOLTS MUST BE TORQUED TO 140-165 ft-lbs. CHECK BLADE BOLT TORQUE AFTER STRIKING ANY SOLID OBJECT. s ON CUTTING UNIT CASTOR ARMS (Part No. 69-0880) | | E-mp Y, L & HEIGHT OF CUT | RANGE ON FRONT AND REAR CUTTING UNITS MOTOR MOUNT PLATES (Part No. 71-4260) AL i HOTTING BLADES UNDER ENTIRE MOWER DEG ! KEEP HANDS and FEET AW) K THROWN OBJECTS ARE DANGEROUS EEP DEFLECTOR IN PLACE KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY. ON CUTTING UNITS {Part No.
SPECIFICATIONS Seat and Storage: Deluxe seat w/armrests, backrest and suspension. Adjustable fore and aft gravel, weight and height. Tool storage tray under hinged floor plate; storage and beverage holder alongside control panel. Brakes: Enclosed, multiple front hydraulic disc brakes operated by right foot pedal. Mechanical steering brakes via two pedals which lock together for parking brake function, Dynamic braking through closed ~loop hydro static drive.
SPECIFICATIONS Height-of-Cut Adjustment: 1/2 in. (127 mmj increments by spacers on all castor shafts, Cutter Drive: Hydraulic gear motor. Three "B” section belts to spindles Castor Wheels: Four 1050 x 350 heavy duly, interchangeable, pneumatic castor wheels. Cutting Unit Suspension: Outboard cutting unit arms. pivot from center, sweep cutting units forward in mow. and lift, and rotate cutting units down and back in transport.
A caution Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when working with batteries, Charge batteries in a well—ventilated place so gases produced while charging can dissipate, Since the gases are explosive, keep electrical spark and open flame away from batteries. Do not smoke. Nausea may resit if the gases are inhaled. Unplug charger from electrical outlet before connecting to or disconnecting charger leads from battery posts. CHECK BATTERIES (Initial preparation) 1.
BEFORE OPERATING PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE VISCOSITY F 10 20° 10 105° F 10 406° C)| SADES 3. [f coolant level is low, add a 50/50 mixture of water and ethylene glycol anti~freeze. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL/METHANOL BASE COOLANTS OR WATER ONLY. DO NOT OVERFILL. 4. Install radiator cap, close and latch the hood. CHECK HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID (DAILY) 1. Fluid level should be checked daily through sight glass at tear of hydraulic reservoir {Fig. 5).
Figure 6 1. Fuel Tank Cap CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (DAILY) Since the Grounds master 580—D can be operated under many different types of turf conditions, proper fire pressure is very important. Use the following as a guide: Under Normal mowing conditions and when used on a wide variety of turf grasses ~ 15 psi (103.4 kPa} front; 13 psi (89.8 kPa) rear. When turfs wet and softer than normal ~ use low pressure: 12 psi (82.7 kPa) front and 9 psi (62 kPa) rear.
BEFORE OPERATING 1. Start engine, position the machine on a level surface, lower cutting units to a point where castor wheels can be removed from arms, set lift levers in neutral, set parking brake and shut engine off. Remove ignition key to prevent accidental startup. 2. Position castor wheel axles on all cutting units in the same hole in the castor forks., 3. Ont he front cutting unit, remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pins from the rear castor pivot arms (Fig. 8).
CONTROLS Seat (Fig. 11) — Pull seat adjusting lever (right side) cm) fore and aft in 19/32 in. (15 mm) increments. adjustment from 110 — 285 Ib (49.9 ~ 129.3 kg). Figure 11 1. Seat Adjusting Lever 2. Weight Adjusting Knob 3. Weight Indicator Seat height adjusts vertically to three positions. To raise: lift seat to first or second click stop; to lower: lift seat to highest position, then lower to lowest position. Armrests pivot up and down, Warning Light Check Switch (Fig.
CONTROLS Alarm Silence Button (Fig. 14) — Pressing button silences alarm. Alarm system will disengage and automatically reset when problem is corrected. Figure 14 1. Hydraulic O Level Warning 2. Hydraulic Oil Temperature Warning 3, Hydraulic Oil Filter Warning 4. Air Cleaner Warning 5. Alarm silence Muttony Parking Brake Indicator (Fig. 15) — On steering column. Alerts operator the parking brake is on. [ Figure 15 1. Parking Brake Indicator 2. High Range Speed Mode Indicator 3.
CONTROLS Deck Drive/PTO Switch (Fig. 18) — Pull sleeve upward on switch lever and push lever to ENGAGE position and release to actuate switch; lever will move to neutral position when released. Move lever {o DISENGAGE position to stop. Switch automatically resets to DISENGAGE when all three cutting units are raised or engine is shut off. Engine Over-ride Switch (Fig. engine has overheated and been shut—down by the safety switch, depressing button will allow engine operation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: The fuel system must be bled if any of the following have occurred: A. Initial start-up of a new machine. B. Engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel. C. Maintenance has been performed upon fuel system components; Le., filter replaced, separator serviced, ete. Refer to Bleeding Fuel System. STARTING/STOPPING ENGINE 1. Sit on seat, keep foot off fraction pedal. Ensure parking brake is engaged.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Loosen (3} air cant plugs on the engine fue! filter assembly about 1—1/2 tums (Fig. 24). 4. Rotate priming pump (Fig. 25} counterclockwise until spring in pump assembly releases. Operate pump up and down until a solid stream of fuel flows out around filter plug and tighten plug. Figure 24 1. Fuel Liter Air Bleed Plug 2. Injection Pu mg Air Breed plug 5. Loosen air vent plug on injection pump about (Fig. 24).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKING INTERLOCK SWITCHES The purpose of the interlock switches are to prevent the engine from cranking or starting unless the traction pedal is in NEUTRAL, to ensure cutting units disengage when raised or when operator leaves the seat.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Connect the Diagnostic ACE connector to the harness connector, Make sure correct overlay decal is positioned on Diagnostic ACE 4. Tum the key switch to the ON position, but do not start machine. Note: The red text on the overlay decal refers to input switches and the green text refers to outputs. 5. The “outputs displayed” LED, on dower right calumny of Diagnostic ACE, should be illuminated.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECK WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS Each day, before operating assure all warning lights are functioning: 1. Sit on seat and apply parking brake. Tum ignition key ON and push TEST button. Al lights should illuminate. 2. Flashlights to illuminate, replace the bulb and test again PUSHING OR TOWING MACHINE in an emergency, the Grounds master 580D can be moved by the following methods: A. Actuate the by—pass valve in the variable displacement hydraulic pump and push or tow the machine. 8.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note: TOR recommends HIGH RANGE ground speed be used for road travel only (with cutting units up). Points to consider while operating the traction unit, cutting units or other implements are the hydro static transmission, engine speed, load on the cutting blades brother implement components and the importance of the brakes.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note: Hold the traction pedal in position when stopping cruise control operation, otherwise the machine will stop abruptly due to hydro static braking action. Ileitis an emergency and it becomes necessary to stop suddenly while in cruise control, depress the service brake pedal, this breaks the electrical circuit, returns the traction pedal to neutral and stops the machine.
DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Daily Maintenance: (duplicate this page for routine use) Maintenance Check stem = Daily Maintenance Check For MON | TUES | WED [THURS | FRI SAT SUN Safety Interlock Operation w Brake Operation Engine Oil Level o Cooling System Fluid Level Drain Water/Fuel Separator X Air Condition Radiator & Screen for Debris Unusual Engine Noises Unusual Operating Noises Height of Cut Hydraulic System Oil Level Hydraulic Hoses for Damage Fluid Leaks Tire Pressure Instrument Operation NPXPUPRPY C
MAINTENANCE A\ caution Before performing machine maintenance, park on a level surface, set the parking brake, fully lower curling units, shut engine off and remove key from ignition switch. If engine must be running to perform maintenance or adjustment, stay clear of moving parts. If engine has been operating shortly before maintenance has begun, avoid engine, muffler, turbo—charger and radiator as they may be hot enough to cause injury.
MAINTENANCE 1. Unlatch and raise hood and prop it open (Fig. 32). Make sure hood prop is secured in one of the mounting brackets on hood. Unlatch and remove both side panels (Fig. 32). 2. Place drain pain line with the drain plug (Fig. 32). Clean area around drain plug. Figure 35 1. Engine Qil Drain Plug 3. Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain into pan. Remove and replace oll filter (Fig. 36}; refer to parks catalog for replacement number.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM The cooling system holds approximately 3.9 gal {14.7 1) of a 50/60 solution of ethylene glycol anti-freeze and water. To properly maintain the system, use the following procedures: 1. Check coolant level each day before starting the engine; refer to Check Cooling System in Before Operating section. A\ caution Check coolant level before the engine has , been started because coolant system will 1. Latch Support not be pressurized. When the engine is hot 2.
MAINTENANCE Figure 42 1. Alternator 4. Mounting Bracket 2 Belt &, Bolts 3. Plate D. Install panel and close hood. 5. Every 100 hours operation, check condition of cooling system hoses and tightness of connections. Repair, as needed. 6. Every 1000 hours, or yearly, drain and flush the cooling system and replace the thermostat and hose assemblies.
MAINTENANCE Servicing Air Cleaner Filter Every 200 hours, or more frequently in extreme dusty, dirty conditions, service the air cleaner filter by washing or use of compressed air. After every five cleanings {1000 hours}, or yearly, replace the element. 1. Unlatch, raise and prop hood open. 2. Service dust cup assembly; refer to Servicing Dust Cup and Baffle above. 3. Remove wing nut w/gasket and slide filter element out of air cleaner body (Fig. 45). Figure 45 1. Filter Element 4.
MAINTENANCE Check Qil Level 1. Visually check hydraulic oil level daily through sight glass (Fig. 48). With machine on a level surface, oif should be in the middle of the sight glass when warm and slightly below elev! when cold. 2. if oil needs to be added, clean area thoroughly around the fill cap before removing cap (Fig. 46). Add oil unit proper level is indicated in sight glass. Figure 46 1. Hydraulic Ol Lee! Sight Glass 2.
MAINTENANCE Drain Hydraulic Reservoir Every 1000 hours operation, or yearly, drain and replace hydraulic fluid in reservoir. Total system capacity is approximately 40 gal (151 I); reservoir capacity is approximately 32 gal (121 1). Note: if oil becomes contaminated {oit appears milky or black), the system must be flushed. Contact your local TOR distributor for assistance. 1. Place drain pan under reservoir. In tum, remove all three (3} drain plugs and let oil drain into pan (Fig. 48). 2.
To Drain Gear Oil: 1. With machine on level surface, position wheel so the check/drain plug is at lowest position. 2. Place drain pan under hub, remove plug and allow oil to drain. 3. When oll has drained, position whee! so plug hole is at three or nine o’clock position (Fig. 51). 4. Add approximately 32 oz (1.24 [} high quality SAE 8090 wi. gear lube to bring level up to bottom of hole and install plug. 5. Repeat steps 1~4 on the opposite gear assembly.
MAINTENANCE BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE Check brake fluid level every 50 hours operation, Replace fluid every 1000 hours operation, or yearly. Replenish system with DOT 3 hydraulic brake fluid. To check fluid level: 1. Raise floor panel in front of seat (Fig. 54). Remove tool tray. Figure 54 1. Floor Plate 2, Tool Tray 2. Snap cover bail off cover and remove cover from master cylinder (Fig, 55). Figure 55 1. Easier Cylinder 2. Cover Bail WHEELS AND TIRES Torque Wheel Nuts 3.
MAINTENANCE BLADE MAINTENANCE Note: Although ot needed for normal maintenance procedures, the front cutting unit can be pivoted (tilted) to a fully upright position {Fig. 57). Should you desire to milf the cutting unit, proceed as follows: Figure 57 To Pivot (Tilt) Cutting Unit Upright: 1. Position front cutting unit so rear castor wheels just clear the floor, set parking brake and shut engine off. 2. Remove deck tilt link from tool box under traction unit floor (Fig.
MAINTENANCE BLADE BOLT TORQUE Check blade bolt torque daily or after blade strikes a solid object. However, if solid object causes blade to be damaged or bent to a degrees it is unusable, replace it; refer to Removing Cutting Unit Blade, below. 1. Raise cutting units to transport position, engage parking brake, shut engine off and remove key from grunion switch. 2. Using a tongue wrench and rag or thickly padded glove to hold blade, torque blade bolts on all cutting units to 140165 ft—{b (190-224 N mj.
MAINTENANCE 4. To check blade for being straight and parallel, remove from blade on-level surface and check its ends. Blade ends must be slightly lower than blade center and cutting edge lower than heel of the blade. If so, it will produce good and require minimal engine power to turn, By contrast, a blade with ends higher than blade center, or with cutting edge higher than the blade heel, is warped or bent and must be replaced. 5. When re—assembling, make sure blade sail is facing up.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING BLADE DRIVE BELTS Position machine on level surface, lower cutting unit to shop floor, engage parking brake, shut engine off and remove key from ignition switch, Front Cutting Unit — Note: To remove center section belt, wing spindle drive belts must first be removed. 1. Remove deck covers. Lift each wing to release idler pulley tension and slip belt off pulleys. 2. Loosen jam nuts securing tension plate until compression spring on tidier assembly is relaxed (Fig. 65). 3.
MAINTENANCE CHECKING AND CORRECTING CUTTING BLADE MISMATCH if there is mismatch between the blades, the grass will appear streaked when it is cut. This can be corrected by ensuring all blades are straight and cutting on the same plane. 1. Adjust cutting unit to highest height—of—cut. Position castor wheel axles in lower castor fork holes {Fig. 88, 69}. if checking front cutting unit, reposition two rear castor’s clevis pins to highest height—of—cut setting (Fig. 68).
MAINTENANCE 3. Start engine and raise front deck completely, then stop engine. 4. Move stabilizer brackets inward until rollers contacts skirt of machine, then tighten cap screws locking adjustment. TRACTION CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT f machine moves when traction pedal and pup lever are in neutral position, adjustment is required. 1. Park machine on a level surface, engage parking brake, raise wing decks completely, lower front deck to the ground and tum the engine OFF. 2.
MAINTENANCE 4. Connect ball joint to traction pedal. Tighten slotted nut unit ball joint it tight against traction pedal then loosen nut until next soot aligns with hole in ball joint and install cotter pin. CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS Re~torque initially after 50 operating hours and check every 1000 operating hours or annually thereafter. 42 ENGINE VALVE CLEARANCE Adjust initially at 50 operating hours and check every 500 operating hours or annually thereafter.
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC | \ F PIN QIL PRESSURE SWITCH 2 / AUDIO ALARM | e INPUT | 2V FROM CONTROLLER |-OILTEMR SWITCH AIR CLEANER 7 o HYDROFOIL AUDIO —. 12 ALARM Kemerovo __[n — GROUND 14 15 AUDIO ALARM 16 i 1| _ENG. CONTEMPLATE 17 b T OIL FILTER PLUGGED ENGINE TEMP.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Minimum Recommended Maintenance Intervals Maintenance Procedure Maintenance Interval & Service Lubricate All Grease Fittings Inspect Air Sifter, Dust Cup, and Baffle Clean Under Cutting Unit Belt Overs Check Cutting Unit Drive Belt Adjustment Every 50hrs $ Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter 1 Check Fan and Alternator Belt Tension inspect Cooling Stern Hoses Every 800hrs Every Bert | 4oomrs By 1 puns 10Chrs Service Air Filter Replace Fuel/Water Separator Filter 1 Torque Wheel Lug Nuts
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS A plate containing two identification numbers, a mode! and serial number, is affixed to the traction unit on the left bulkhead below the operator's seat and on the rear channel of each citing unit. In correspondence regarding the machine, supply the model and serial number to assure correct information and replacement pairs are obtained. V49213 To order parts from an authorized TOR Distributor, please provide: 1.
The Toto Commercial Products Two Year Limited Warranty The Toto Company warrants your 1996 or newer Toto Hydroject® 3000, Hydroject® 4000, Greens, or Fairway Aerator (“Product”) purchased after January 1, 1997, to he free from defects in materials or workmanship for the period of ime listed below*, Where a warrant able condition exists, Toto will repair the Product at no cost to you including diagnosis, labor, parts, and transportation.