Form No. 3350–239 Debris Blower 200 Series Groundsmaster Model No. 30823—Serial No.
Introduction Warning 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. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Safety – Do not fill tank while engine is hot or running. Safe Operating Practices – Fill fuel tank outdoors and up to about one inch from top of the tank, not the filler neck. – Do not smoke while handling gasoline. Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper use or maintenance of the machine can result in injury or death.
• Before disconnecting or performing any work on the hydraulic system, all pressure in system must be relieved by stopping engine and lowering blower to the ground. • 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. • DON’T TAKE AN INJURY RISK! When a person or pet appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area, STOP OPERATION.
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. 93-6674 1. Crushing hazard, hand—read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 98-3113 1. Warning—stop the engine and remove the key before leaving the machine or disconnecting the PTO shaft; read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance. 93-9083 1.
98-3114 98-3137 1. Entanglement hazard—stay away from moving parts. 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Grease 3. Grease every 8 hours. 98-3115 1. Rotating shaft 98-3112 1. Warning—read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance on the electrical wiring. Specifications Blower Specifications Fan Backward curved, cast aluminum fan. 12 blades per side, 21” outside diameter, 6.375” width, 34 lbs. Fan Housing 10 gauge steel face plates welded to 10 gauge wrapper.
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 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.
. Hook brake return spring to hole in frame mount. Important Thrust washers – not the spacers – must contact the top and bottom of the blower frame. 9. Install wheel and tire assembly. Torque wheel nuts to 45–55 ft–lbs. 3. Assure both castor wheels are set at same height. 10. Repeat procedure on left side of machine. Install Stand Note: Install drive shaft to traction unit before installing left wheel and tire assembly. 1. Remove snapper pin securing stand to tube on blower frame (Fig. 3). 11.
Rear Ballast 2 A GM 2XX series 2WD traction unit complies with the ANSI B71.4–1990 Standard when (4) 35 lb. weights are installed. Order two Weight Kits, Part No. 24–5780 from your Toro Distributor. Grease Blower 1 Before the Debris Blower is operated, the PTO shaft must be greased to assure proper lubricating characteristics: refer to Lubrication section of manual. Failure to properly grease the unit will result in premature failure of critical parts. Figure 4 1. Frame mounting tube 2. Blower 3.
Adjust Discharge Opening Operation The discharge opening is adjustable to increase or decrease air output velocity and volume. Decreasing discharge opening size will increase velocity. Operating Tips 1. Loosen discharge opening deflector mounting screws (Fig. 6). Warning Discharged air has considerable force and could cause injury or loss of footing. 1 • Stay away from discharge opening when machine is operating. • Keep bystanders away from discharge opening when machine is running.
The (2) mount frame pivots (Fig. 9) must be lubricated after every 8 hours of operation with a No. 2 Lithium based grease. Maintenance Lubrication The Idler arm bearing (Fig. 7) must be lubricated after every 8 hours of operation with a No. 2 Lithium based grease. Figure 9 Under normal conditions, grease the (2) drive shaft fittings (Fig. 10) after every 100 hours of use and guards after every 8 hours of operation. Use a No. 2 Lithium based grease. Figure 7 The overrunning clutch pulley (Fig.
Adjusting Blower Belt 3. When belt stretches it can be adjusted as follows: A. Loosen nut securing belt tensioner to blower housing (Fig. 13). Make sure belt is properly tensioned to assure proper operation of the machine and unnecessary wear. Check belt frequently. B. Rotate belt tensioner until idler spring body is extended to a length of 3.25 – 3.50” (Fig. 13), then tighten nut. Note: Check/adjust blower belt tension after first 20 hours of operation. 2 1. Remove (3) capscrews.
Troubleshooting Problem Fan quit turning Excessive vibration Lack of adequate air flow Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. Belt may be loose or broken. 1. Replace belt or adjust the tension of the belt. 2. Bearing pressed in the bearing mount may be damaged. 2. Replace the bearing, use #609 Loctite when replacing. 1. Bearing on fan shaft may be damaged. 1. Replace bearings. 2. Material may be built up on fan blades. 2. Clean out any build up inside the housing. 3.
Storage • Thoroughly clean the blower. The fan housing should be free of dirt, leaves and debris. • Lubricate all grease fittings. Wipe off any excess lubricant. • Place a light coat of grease on the splines of the PTO adapter. • Tighten all fasteners.
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.
