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Form No. 3383-295 Rev A 72in Guardian ® Recycler ® Mower Groundsmaster ® 300 Series Traction Unit Model No. 30716—Serial No. 314000001 and Up *3383-295* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
Safety ................3 in effect at the time of production. Safe Operating Practices........... 3 Toro Mower Safety ..........5 Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 6 result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply Setup ................
• • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders of ignition. away. • • Slow down and use caution when making turns and Use only an approved fuel container. crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing. •...
Toro Mower Safety sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious injury. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro • Before disconnecting or performing any work on the products or other safety information that you must know that hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must be is not included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI standard.
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. 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).
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Large castor wheel assembly Install the castor wheel assemblies. Small castor wheel assembly Drive shaft Install the drive shaft to the traction unit Connect the right-hand push arm to the –...
in the Adjusting the Height of cut section . Slide a thrust washer onto the spindle. Push the large castor spindle through the front castor arm and the small castor spindle through the rear castor arm. Install another thrust washer and the remaining spacers onto the spindle and install the tensioning cap to secure the assembly (Figure 2 &...
2. Move the cutting unit into position in front of the traction unit. 3. Measure the distance from the end of the right-hand push arm to the center of the ball joint (grease fitting) Connecting the Left-Hand (Figure 6). The distance should be 70 mm (2-3/4 inches).
Connecting the Drive Shaft to the Cutting Unit Gear Box Parts needed for this procedure: Bolt, 5/16 x 1-3/4 inches Locknut, 5/16 inches Roll pin, 3/16 x 1-1/2 inches Figure 7 1. Left-hand push arm 5. Capscrews and washers Procedure 2.
9). To ensure that the cutting unit lifts properly, secure Unit Operator's Manual to determine the combinations of the chains to the following links when connecting: weight required. Order parts from your local Authorized Toro Distributor. • Front chains-9th link Four Wheel Drive Groundsmaster 300 Series Traction Units •...
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or The gear box in designed to operate on SAE 80–90 wt. gear Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved lube. Although the gear box is shipped with lubricant from attachments and accessories.
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Height-of-Cut Spacers Below Castor Arm Setting Front Rear 38 mm (1–1/2 inches) 50 mm (2 inches) 63 mm (2–1/2 inches) 76 mm (3 inches) 89 mm (3–1/2 inches) 102 mm (4 inches) Figure 11 114 mm (4–1/2 1. Front castor wheel 4.
Adjusting the Rollers Mow When Grass is Dry Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which causes Note: If the cutting unit is to be used in the 25 or 38 mm (1 grass clumping, or in late afternoon to avoid the damage or 1-1/2 inches) height-of-cut setting, the cutting unit rollers that can be caused by direct sunlight on the sensitive, freshly must be repositioned in the top bracket holes.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Tighten the castor wheel nuts After the first 2 hours • Tighten the castor wheel nuts After the first 10 hours • Torque the blade bolts • Lubricate the grease fittings Before each use or daily •...
Figure 18 Figure 16 1. Dipstick/fill plug Separating the Cutting Unit from the Traction Unit 1. Position the machine on level surface, lower the cutting unit to the floor, shut the engine off and engage the parking brake. 2. Remove the self-tapping screws securing the shield to the top of the cutting unit and set the shield aside.
DANGER If the engine is started and the PTO shaft is allowed to rotate, serious injury could result. Do not start the engine and engage the PTO lever when the PTO shaft is not connected to the gear box on the cutting unit. 4.
WARNING Sudden release of the push arm could cause injury. Make sure that the wooden block does not slip out. 6. Secure the ball joint mount and chain bracket to the castor arm with the capscrews, flat washers, and flange nuts.
The castor wheel rotates on a high-quality roller bearing and is supported by a spanner bushing. Even after many hours Toro replacement blades to ensure safety and optimum performance. Never use blades made by other manufacturers of use, provided that the bearing was kept well lubricated, because they could be dangerous.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage. • Replace a worn or damaged blade with a new Toro blade to ensure continued safety • Do not try to straighten a blade that is bent. certification of the product.
original cutting angle to ensure sharpness (Figure 29). between the spindle housing and the bottom of the The blade will remain balanced if the same amount of cutting unit. metal is removed from both cutting edges. 7. Remove the bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts from the outer spindle in the area where the shims must be added.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The cutting unit will not cut or cuts poorly. 1. The blades are dull. 1. Sharpen the blades. 2. One or more blades are bent or 2. Replace the blades. damaged. 3. The spindle bolts are loose. 3.
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The method of transmission shall be electronic transmittal. This machinery shall not be put into service until incorporated into approved Toro models as indicated on the associated Declaration of Conformity and in accordance with all instructions, whereby it can be declared in conformity with all relevant Directives.
Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.