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Toro Universal Groomer Drive Kit Installation Instructions Manual
Toro Universal Groomer Drive Kit Installation Instructions Manual

Toro Universal Groomer Drive Kit Installation Instructions Manual

For reelmaster 18-inch, 22-inch, or 27-inch edgeseries cutting units with 5-inch or 7-inch reel

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Universal Groomer Drive Kit
Reelmaster
Units with 5-inch or 7-inch Reel
Model No. 03763—Serial No. 321000000 and Up
Model No. 03768—Serial No. 321000000 and Up
Introduction
Important:
Before installing this kit, ensure that
you have a compatible cutting unit:
03763 is designed for use on Reelmaster DPA
Cutting Units with a 5 inch reel.
03768 is designed for use on Reelmaster DPA
Cutting Units with a 7 inch reel.
Refer to the following table for further detail:
Universal
Compatible Cutting
Groomer
Units
Drive Kit
03763
All aluminum side plate
cutting units, Model
Numbers: 03911/2,
03485/6, 03621/3/4,
and 03487/8/9
03768
All aluminum side
plate cutting units,
Model Numbers:
03636/7/8/9,
03641/43, and 03721/2
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid
injury and product damage. You are responsible for
operating the product properly and safely.
Visit www.Toro.com for product and accessory
information, help finding a dealer, or to register your
product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready.
identifies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
© 2020—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
18-inch, 22-inch, or 27-inch EdgeSeries
Incompatible Cutting
Units
Painted red side plate
DPA cutting units,
Model Numbers: 03661,
03694/5
Painted red side plate
DPA cutting units, Model
Numbers: 03681/2,
03696/7/8/9, 03693, and
03863/4
Figure 1
Register at www.Toro.com.
Figure 1
1. Model and serial number location
Model No.
Serial No.
Original Instructions (EN)
Printed in the USA
All Rights Reserved
Form No. 3443-389 Rev A
Cutting
Installation Instructions
*3443-389*
g346921

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Summary of Contents for Toro Universal Groomer Drive Kit

  • Page 1 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
  • Page 2 Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Prepare the machine. – Torque wrench (Not included) Gather the tools required for setup. Determine where on the cutting unit to –...
  • Page 3: Preparing The Machine

    Long-handled pry bar (3/8 x 12 inches) Service Tools Oil syringe (included), Part No. 137-0872; refer to Changing the Gearbox Lubricant (page 17). Drive shaft tool (optional), Part No. 137-0920; refer to your traction unit Service Manual or contact your authorized Toro distributor.
  • Page 4 Restrain the reel to install the new insert; Restraining the Reel for Installing Threaded Inserts (page 20). Apply medium-strength thread-locking Preparing the Cutting Unit compound (such as Blue Loctite® 243) to the threads of the new longer splined insert, and secure it to the reel shaft.
  • Page 5 Installing the Weight Bracket and the Groomer Drive Box Parts needed for this procedure: Weight bracket Hex-socket, button-head bolt (3/8 x 3/4 inch) g037064 Figure 5 Groomer drive box (left drive) 1. Flange-head bolts 2. Support rod Groomer drive box (right drive) Install the 2 existing flange-head bolts from Procedure the inside of the cutting unit, and secure...
  • Page 6 Installing the Idler Assembly Parts needed for this procedure: Hex-socket bolt Pivot hub O-ring Idler assembly (left) g346923 Idler assembly (right) Figure 8 Flange locknut (3/8 inch)—Model 03763 only 1. Weight bracket 4. Thread-locking compound Jam locknut (3/8 inch)—Model 03768 only 2.
  • Page 7 Apply medium-strength cylindrical bonding retaining compound (such as Blue Loctite 242 ® to the shoulder bolts prior to installing the adjuster arms to the groomer drive box and the idler assembly. Installing the HOC Bracket On the groomer box side, position the Assemblies and the Front adjuster-arm rod of the HOC bracket on the inside of the groomer drive box and secure it...
  • Page 8 On the idler assembly side, align the adjuster-arm rod of the HOC bracket with the adjuster collar on the idler assembly and secure it with a shoulder bolt as shown in Figure torque the shoulder bolt to 20 to 26 N⋅m (15 to 19 ft-lb).
  • Page 9 Install the cap as shown in Figure Installing the Groomer Assembly and Optional Broomer Kit Groomer and Broomer Kits Come g346927 Figure 14 Separately 1. Cap 2. Apply Green Loctite 609® Parts needed for this procedure: If you are installing the groomer at the left side of the machine, perform the following (Figure 15):...
  • Page 10 g240752 Figure 16 1. Drive-stub shaft 4. Shaft clamp (4) 2. Groomer assembly 5. Bolt (4) Torque to 5 to 7 g032403 N∙m (46 to 60 in-lb) Figure 17 3. Jam nut (4) 1. Strap buckle 3. Strap 2. Retaining nut 4.
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Groomer Spring Force Parts needed for this procedure: g032402 – Figure 19 Washer (Part No. 3256-24, not included) 1. Brush 2. Blade Procedure Loosely wrap the straps, as shown in Figure For low height-of-groom setups where additional 17, around the groomer reel shaft and brushes spring force is required, install additional washers inserting the straps in the grooves in the brushes (Part No.
  • Page 12 Subtract the desired (.75 inch or 19 mm) spring length from the current spring length, and divide this difference by 0.06 inches to determine how many washers you need to add to achieve the desired spring length. Installing the Angled Fitting For Reelmaster 3550 and 3555 Machines—#1 Front, Center Cutting Location and Kit Model...
  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation • The type of grass • The overall management program (i.e., irrigation, fertilizing, spraying, coring, overseeding, etc.) Introduction • Traffic Grooming is performed in the turf canopy above the • Stress periods (i.e., high temperatures, high soil level. Grooming promotes vertical growth of grass humidity, unusually high traffic) plants, reduces grain, and severs stolons, producing a denser turf.
  • Page 14 Adjusting the Groomer Height Park the machine on a clean and level surface, lower the cutting units completely to the ground, shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key. Make sure that the rollers are clean and the cutting unit is set to the desired height-of-cut (see your cutting unit Operator’s Manual).
  • Page 15 Height-of-Cut (HOC) and Height-of-Groom (HOG) Recommended Range Height-of-Cut Height-of-Cut Number of Recommended HOG = HOC - Recommended HOG = HOC - (mm) (inch) Rear Roller Groomer Engagement Groomer Engagement Spacers (mm) (inch) 0.250 3.1 to 6.3 0.125 to 0.250 0.375 4.7 to 9.5 0.187 to 0.375 0.375...
  • Page 16: Transporting The Machine

    Testing the Groomer Transporting the Machine Performance When you wish to mow without the groomer or need to transport the machine, move the quick-up lever to Important: Improper or over-aggressive use of the T position (Figure 25). RANSPORT the grooming reel (i.e., too deep or too frequent Note: This moves the groomer reel into a raised grooming) may cause unnecessary stress on the...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance Use the included syringe (Part No. 137-0872) to fill the drive box with 80-90W oil. Fill with 50 cc for 5-inch reels or 90 cc for 7-inch reels. Changing the Gearbox Lubricant Service Interval After the first 100 hours Every 500 hours / Yearly (Whichever comes first) Clean the external surfaces of the groomer housing.
  • Page 18 Important: If you have any issues removing the Cleaning the Grooming groomer drive box, refer to your traction unit Service Manual or contact your authorized Toro Reel distributor. Remove the cap from the groomer. Service Interval: After each use...
  • Page 19 Restraining the Reel WARNING The cutting reel blades are sharp and capable of amputating hands and feet. • Keep your hands and feet outside of the reel. • Ensure that the reel is restrained before servicing it. Restraining the Reel for Removing Threaded Inserts Loosen the shield-bolt on the left side of the g280383...
  • Page 20 Restraining the Reel for Installing Threaded Inserts Insert a long-handled pry bar (recommended 3/8 x 12 inches with a screwdriver handle) through the front of the cutting reel, closest to the side of the cutting unit that you will be torquing (Figure 32).
  • Page 21 Notes:...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 The Toro Company (“Toro”) respects your privacy. When you purchase our products, we may collect certain personal information about you, either directly from you or through your local Toro company or dealer. Toro uses this information to fulfil contractual obligations - such as to register your warranty, process your warranty claim or to contact you in the event of a product recall - and for legitimate business purposes - such as to gauge customer satisfaction, improve our products or provide you with product information which may be of interest.
  • Page 24 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 your Authorized Toro Service Center.

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