Operator's Manual

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 2002 by The Toro Company

8111 Lyndale Avenue South

Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Counterbalance Kit

For Groundsmaster



200 Series Decks

Part No. 70–7010

Part No. 70–8090

Part No. 70–8100

Form No. 3318–282

Installation Instructions

Safety and Instruction Decals

The following decal is installed on the spring cover in two

locations. If they become damaged or illegible, replace

them. The decal part number is listed below and in your

parts catalog. Replacements can be ordered from your

Authorized Toro Distributor.

55-4300

Loose Part Chart

Description Qty. 52” Qty. 62”, 72” Use

Adapter bar* 0 1* Adapts bracket to 217–D and 220 models.

Mounting bracket 1 2 Spring cover mount.

Lock pin assembly 2 4 Install on bracket.

Self-tapping screw 2 4 To secure lock pins to bracket.

Spring cover assembly 1 2 Install in bracket.

Clevis pin 1 2 Insert in spring cover & top of spring.

Hairpin cotter 1 2 Use to secure clevis pin.

Spring end—top 1 2 Install on clevis pin & top of extension spring.

Heavy extension spring 1 2

Install between top & bottom of spring ends

(Use one only on 62”, L.H. side).

Light extension spring 0 1

62” only. Mount between top & bottom spring ends;

R.H. side.

Lower spring end 1 2

Install on bottom of extension spring. Assemble

knee link to lower hole.

Knee link 1 2

Attach top hole to lower spring end, bottom hole to

deck bracket.

Capscrew, 3/8 x 2-1/4 in. 2 4

To mount adapter bar (62”, 72”) and mounting

bracket to 217–D & 220 traction unit frames (52”).

Capscrew, 3/8 x 1 in. 2 4

Secures mounting brackets to adapter bar (62”, 72”)

and mounting bracket to 224 & 220–D traction unit

frames.

Shoulder bolt 2 4

Attaches knee link to deck bracket and lower spring

end.

Flat washer 2 4 Use with shoulder bolt and locknut.

Locknut, 3/8 in. 4 12 Use with all fasteners, where necessary.

Decal–caution 2 4 Apply over decals for CE compliance

* Not included with kit; Order Part No. 66–8210 from your Authorized Toro Distributor.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Form No. 3318–282 Counterbalance Kit For Groundsmaster 200 Series Decks Part No. 70–7010 Part No. 70–8090 Part No. 70–8100 Installation Instructions Safety and Instruction Decals The following decal is installed on the spring cover in two locations. If they become damaged or illegible, replace them. The decal part number is listed below and in your parts catalog. Replacements can be ordered from your Authorized Toro Distributor. 55-4300 Loose Part Chart Description Qty. 52” Qty.
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Installation 52” Cutting Decks Note: The cutting deck and carrier frame must be installed on traction unit before installing the counterbalance kit. Fully raise the cutting deck, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key. Place blocks under the cutting deck to prevent it from falling during assembly. 1. To install the mounting brackets, • Groundsmaster 220–D, 223–D, 228–D, 225, 224 and 1000L – Insert 2 flange head capscrews (3/8 x 1 in.) through the slotted bracket holes.
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4 1 3 2 1 9 Figure 7 1. Wide part of knee link 6 8 5 7 1 11 13 2 12 10 3 Figure 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Mounting bracket Spring cover Lock pin assembly Self-tapping screw Extension spring Top spring end Bottom spring end 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 4 Clevis pin Hairpin cotter Knee link Shoulder bolt Spring end stop Locknut (2) 5 6 Figure 8 3. Mount each knee link to the lower spring end with the wide part of the knee link pointing forward and the spring end stop pointing forward.
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6. Position mounting brackets in the proper configuration (Figure 1). Secure brackets to 217–D and 220 models with (4) flange head capscrews (3/8 x 1 in.). Torque the fasteners to 45–50 ft.-lb. (61–68 N⋅m). 2. At each bracket, align the slotted holes in the spring cover (slot toward the bottom) with the mounting bracket holes. Insert lock pin assemblies into the bracket holes and secure to the bracket with self–tapping screws (Fig. 9). Torque the screws to 20 ft.-lb.