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Form No. 3354–406 Rev C Groundsmaster 3500-D Groundsmaster Traction Unit Model No. 30839—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN, GB)
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Training Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. The two numbers are • Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material stamped into a plate located on the frame of the mower.
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• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to – The machine speed should be kept low on slopes be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by and during tight turns. the machine. – Stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden •...
Maintenance and Storage The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must • Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the know that is not included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI equipment is in safe working condition.
(especially in turns), position of the cutting units (with settings. To ensure safety and accuracy, have an the Sidewinder), tire pressure, and operator experience. Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine At side hill angles of 20 degrees or less, the risk of a speed with a tachometer.
Vibration Level parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty. This unit does not exceed a vibration level of 2.5 m/s the hands based on measurements of identical machines per ISO 5349 procedures.
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93-7818 1. Warning—read the operator’s manual for blade torque instructions. 43-8480 107-7801 (for CE) 93-6681 1. Tipping hazard—do not drive on slopes greater than 15 degrees. 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard—stay away from moving parts. 99-3444 1. Reel speed—fast 2. Reel speed—slow 104-0484 104-1086 1.
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106-6753 (for CE) 104-5181 (for CE) 1. Thrown object 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard—keep bystanders hazard of hand or foot, 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. a safe distance from the mower blade—stay away machine. from moving parts. 2. Tipping hazard—do not drive on slopes greater than 15 degrees and, if the roll bar is installed, wear the seat belt.
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104–5191 1. Engage the power take off 3. Lower the cutting units. 6. Move the cutting units to the 9. Engine—run (PTO). left. 4. Move the cutting units to the 10. Engine=start 2. Disengage the power take right. 7. Move rear ward to lock the 11.
Specifications General Specifications Kubota three-cylinder, 4-cycle liquid-cooled diesel engine. 32 hp @ 2800 RPM, Engine governed to 3050 RPM. 68.5 cu. in. (1124 cc) displacement. Heavy-duty, 2-stage, remote mounted air cleaner. High water temperature shutdown switch. Radiator capacity is approximately 6 qt. of 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol Cooling system anti-freeze.
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts necessary for assembly have been received. Without these parts, total setup cannot be completed. Some parts may have already been assembled at the factory. Description Qty.
Activating, Charging, and Warning Connecting the Battery Charging the battery produces gasses that can Warning explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and CALIFORNIA flames away from battery. Proposition 65 Warning 5. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
8. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X (skin 3. Hook the latch onto the hood latch bracket (Fig. 4). over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, petroleum jelly, or light grease to prevent corrosion. Slide the rubber boot 4. Insert a bolt (1/4 x 1-1/2 in.) through the hood lock over the positive terminal.
Adjusting the Lift Arms 1. Start the engine, raise the decks, and check to make sure that the clearance between each lift arm and the floor plate bracket is .18–.32 in. (5–8 mm) (Fig. 6). If the clearance is not in this range, back off the stop bolts (Fig.
Alternate oil: SAE 10W–30 or 5W–30 (all temperatures) Filling the Fuel Tank Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor in either 15W–40 or 10W–30 viscosity. See the parts The engine runs on No. 2 diesel fuel. catalog for part numbers.
4. To prevent a fire hazard, wipe up any fuel that may have spilled. Figure 13 1. Fuel tank cap Figure 14 1. Access panel 3. Oil cooler 2. Radiator Danger The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of water Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel and permanent ethylene glycol anti-freeze.
Alternate fluid: Mobil EAL 224H This is vegetable–oil based biodegradable oil tested and approved by Toro for this model. This fluid is not as resistant to to high temperatures as standard fluid, so install an oil cooler if required by the operator manual and follow recommended fluid change intervals with this fluid.
Danger Low tire pressure decreases machine side hill stability. This could cause a rollover, which may result in personal injury or death. Do not under-inflate the tires. Checking the Torque of the Wheel Nuts Warning Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel nuts could result in personal injury.
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Caution This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. Wear hearing protection when operating this machine.
Danger Shifting the cutting units downhill decreases machine stability. This could cause a rollover, which may result in personal injury or death. Shift the cutting units uphill while on a side hill. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The temperature warning light (Fig. 19) glows if the engine Figure 19 coolant temperature is high.
Fuel Gauge Important To prevent overheating of the starter motor, do not engage the starter longer than 15 seconds. After 10 The fuel gauge (Fig. 20) registers the amount of fuel in the seconds of continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before tank.
seat and slowly depress the traction pedal, the engine should stop in one to three seconds. Correct problem if it is not operating properly. Note: The machine is equipped with an interlock switch on the parking brake. The engine will stop if the traction pedal is depressed with the parking brake engaged.
Standard Control Module Output circuits are energized by an appropriate set of input conditions. The three outputs include PTO, ETR, and (SCM) START. Output LED’s monitor relay condition indicating the presence of voltage at one of three specific output The Standard Control Module is a ”potted” electronic terminals.
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Each row (across) in the logic chart below identifies input and output requirements for each specific product function. Product functions are listed in the left column. Symbols identify specific circuit condition including: energized to voltage, closed to ground, and open to ground. –...
Operating Characteristics Practice moving forward and reverse, and starting and stopping the machine. To stop, take your foot off of the traction pedal and let it return to neutral or press down on Danger the reverse pedal to stop. Going down a hill, you may need to use the reverse pedal to stop.
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Mowing Techniques After Mowing To begin cutting, engage the decks, then approach the At the completion of mowing operation, thoroughly wash mowing area slowly. Once the front decks are over the the machine with a garden hose without a nozzle so that mowing area, lower the cutting units.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the fan and alternator belt tension. After first 10 hours • Replace the hydraulic filter. •...
(Fig. 35) • Rear roller bearings (2 per cutting unit) (Fig. 36) Note: The flush fittings on the rollers (Fig. 36) require a grease gun nozzle adapter. Order Toro Part No. 107–1998 from your Authorized Toro Distributor. Important Do not lubricate the Sidewinder cross tube.
Removing the Hood force dirt through the filter into the intake tract. This cleaning process prevents debris from migrating into the intake when the primary filter is removed. The hood may be easily removed to ease maintenance procedures in the engine area of the machine. 1.
Servicing the Engine Oil and Servicing the Fuel System Filter Fuel Tank Change the oil and filter initially after the first 50 hours of Drain and clean the fuel tank every 2 years. Also, drain and operation; thereafter change the oil and filter every 150 clean the tank if the fuel system becomes contaminated or hours.
Replacing the Fuel Prefilter 4. Remove the clamp from the fuel filter and slide it onto the replacement filter. Push the fuel lines onto the Replace the fuel prefilter, located on the inside of the frame replacement fuel filter and secure them with the hose rail below the water separator, after every 400 operating clamps.
Alternator/Fan Belt 1. Turn the engine off and raise the hood. Clean the engine area thoroughly of all debris. 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the access panel (Fig. 45). 2. Check the tension by depressing the belt midway between the alternator and crankshaft pulleys with 22 lb.
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid Change the hydraulic fluid after every 400 operating hours, in normal conditions. If the fluid becomes contaminated, contact your local Toro distributor because the system must be flushed. Contaminated fluid looks milky or black when compared to clean oil.
10 hours of operation, and thereafter every 200 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. Use a genuine Toro oil filter for replacement. The hydraulic oil Adjusting the Traction Drive for must be changed every 400 hours of operation or yearly, Neutral whichever comes first.
3. Loosen the locknut on the traction adjustment cam (Fig. 53). Figure 54 1. Parking brake lever 3. Set screw 2. Knob Figure 53 1. Traction adjustment cam 2. Locknut Caring for the Battery Warning The battery electrolyte level must be properly maintained and the top of the battery kept clean.
Storing the Battery Warning If the machine will be stored more than 30 days, remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on the shelf or Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the on the machine. Leave the cables disconnected if it is stored tractor and cables causing sparks.
B. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with a wire brush and baking soda solution. C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. D. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days for 24...
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.