Form No. 3363-477 Rev B 27in Rotary Cutting Unit Groundsmaster® 3500-D/3500-G/3505-D/4500-D/4700-D Model No. 30834—Serial No. 310000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
Contents This product complies with all relevant European directives, for details please see the separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. Introduction................................................................. 2 Safety ........................................................................... 3 Safety and Instructional Decals ............................. 3 Setup ...........................................................................
Safety Safety and Instructional 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. 104-1086 1. Height of cut 93-7818 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115-149 N-m (85-110 ft-lb). 117-4764 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2.
Setup Media and Additional Parts Description Use Qty. CE Decal 1 Apply to the cutting deck for CE compliance. Operator's Manual 1 Read before operating. Parts Catalog 1 Use to lookup parts. Adjusting the Carrier Frame (Groundsmaster 3500-D and 3500-G only) Note: This increases the chamber to carrier clearance due to the higher position of the cutting chamber, but will cause the cutting deck to reach their maximum up travel sooner.
1 2 3 G011346 Figure 5 1. Roller spacer 3. Grease fitting 2. Mounting screw 2. Slide the scraper up or down until a gap of 0.020 to 0.040 inch (0.5 to 1 mm) is achieved between the rod and the roller. Figure 3 1. Height of cut bracket 3. Spacer 2. Height of cut plate 3. Secure the grease fitting and screw to 30 ft-lb (41 N-m) in an alternating sequence. 4. While supporting the chamber, remove the spacer (Figure 3). Installing the Mulching Baffle (Optional) 5.
Product Overview Operation Specifications Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Selecting a Blade Dimensions and Weights (approx.) Length 34 inches (86.4 cm) Width 34 inches (86.4 cm) Height 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) to carrier mount 10–1/2 inches (26.7 cm) at 3/4 inch height of cut 13–3/4 inches (34.
Atomic Blade This blade was designed to provide excellent leaf mulching. Attributes: Excellent leaf mulching Operating Tips Mow when the Grass is Dry Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which causes grass clumping, or in late afternoon to avoid the damage that can be caused by direct sunlight on the sensitive, freshly mowed grass. Select the Proper Height-of-Cut Setting to Suit Conditions Remove approximately one inch or no more than 1/3 of the grass blade when cutting.
Choosing Accessories Optional Equipment Configuration Angle Sail Blade High Lift Parallel Sail Blade Do not use with the mulching baffle Mulching Baffle Roller Scraper Grass Cutting: 0.75 to 1.75 inch (1.9 to 4.4 cm) Height-of-Cut Recommended in most applications May work well in light or sparse turf Grass Cutting: 2.00 to 2.50 inch (5 to 6.4 cm) Height-of-Cut Recommended for thick or lush turf Recommended for light or sparse turf Grass Cutting: 2.75 to 4.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Before each use or daily Every 50 hours Maintenance Procedure • Check the blade stopping time. • Grease the bearings CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders.
G011349 Figure 9 Important: Make sure the grease groove in each roller mount aligns with the grease hole in each end of the roller shaft. To help align the groove and hole, there is also an alignment mark on one end of the roller shaft. Figure 11 1. Lynch pin 2. Lift arm pivot pin 4. Roll the cutting deck away from the traction unit. Separating the Cutting Decks from the Traction Unit Mounting the Cutting Decks to the Traction Unit 1.
4. Position the cutting edge of the marked end of the blade at 12 o’clock (straight ahead in the direction of mowing) (Figure 12) and measure height from table to cutting edge of blade. 12:00 3:00 9:00 Figure 13 6:00 Figure 12 1. Height of cut bracket G011353 2. Shims 3. Install the height-of-cut bracket to the deck frame with the remaining shims assembled below the height-of-cut bracket. 4. Secure the socket head bolt/spacer and flange nut. 5.
DANGER If the blade is allowed to wear, a slot will form between the sail and flat part of the blade (Figure 15). Eventually a piece of the blade may break off and be thrown from under the housing, possibly resulting in serious injury to yourself or bystanders. 2 • Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage. 1 • Always replace a worn or damaged blade. G011355 Figure 14 1. Blade bolt 2. Anti-scalp cup 3.
the heel, the blade is bent or warped and must be replaced. 3 5. Install the blade, sail facing toward cutting deck, with the anti-scalp cup and blade bolt. Tighten the blade bolt to 85–110 ft-lb (115–149 N-m). 2 Checking the Blade Stopping Time 4 Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1 G011356 Figure 17 The blades of the cutting deck should come to a complete stop in approximately 5 seconds after you shut down the cutting deck engagement switch.
Storage If the cutting deck is separated from the traction unit for any length of time, install a spindle plug in the top of the spindle to protect the spindle from dust and water.
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