Operator's Manual

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4. Slide the shafts together.
5. Slide drive shaft onto the blower shaft. Align the
mounting holes in each shaft and slide them together.
6. Secure them with a roll pin and 2 capscrews and nuts.
7. Install the belt shaft guard with the fasteners previously
removed (Fig. 6).
Note: To ensure proper blower operation, check/adjust the
blower belt tension after the first 20 hours of operation;
refer to Adjusting the Blower Belt, page 10.
Rear Ballast
The Groundsmaster 300 series 2WD traction unit complies
with the ANSI B71.4-1990 Standard when (5) 35 lb.
weights (Part No. 24-5790) are installed. Order two Weight
Kits, Part No. 24-5780 and one Weight Kit, Part No.
24-5790 from your Toro Distributor.
Greasing the Blower
Before the blower is operated, the PTO shaft must be
greased to ensure proper lubricating characteristics; refer to
Greasing the Blower in the Maintenance section; page 9.
Failure to properly grease the unit will result in premature
failure of critical parts.
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Operating Tips
Discharged air has considerable force and could
cause injury or loss of footing.
• Stay away from the discharge opening when the
machine is operating.
• Keep bystanders away from the discharge
opening when the machine is running.
Warning
1. Start the traction unit and run it at a low RPM.
2. Lower the blower using the traction unit lift
mechanism.
3. Engage the PTO while the engine is at idle speed.
4. Increase the PTO speed to 1800 RPM.
5. Practice blowing material. It is advisable to blow the
same direction the wind is blowing to prevent material
from blowing back into the cleared area.
Transporting the Blower
1. Reduce the engine speed to idle position.
2. Disengage the PTO and wait for the PTO to stop.
3. Raise the blower to the transport position.
Adjusting the Discharge
Opening
The discharge opening is adjustable to increase or decrease
air output velocity and volume. Decreasing the discharge
opening size will increase the velocity.
1. Loosen the discharge opening deflector mounting
screws (Fig. 7).
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2
Figure 7
1. Deflector 2. Mounting screw
2. Pivot the deflector to the desired opening.
3. Tighten the mounting screws.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Greasing the Blower
Idler Arm Bearing
The idler arm bearing (Fig. 8) must be lubricated after
every 8 hours of operation with a No. 2 Lithium-based
grease.