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FORM NO. 3319-870 GB Rev A
OPERATOR'S
MODEL NO. 04130—8
0001
& UP
MANUAL
®
GREENSMASTER
®
500
© The Toro Company—1998

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  • Page 1 FORM NO. 3319-870 GB Rev A OPERATOR’S MODEL NO. 04130—8 0001 & UP MANUAL ® GREENSMASTER ® © The Toro Company—1998...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Toro Distributor. In addition to genuine Toro replace- ment parts, the distributor also has optional equip- ment form the complete line of Toro turf care equip- ment. Keep your Toro all Toro – buy genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Maximum engine speed is away from the areas of operation. 3000 rpm. To assure safety and accuracy, have an authorized Toro distributor check engine Since gasoline is highly flammable, handle it speed with a tachometer. carefully.
  • Page 4 Safety Sound & Vibration Levels Sound Levels This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of: 82.5 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per 91/386/EEC. This unit has a sound power level of 94.5 LWA, based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Directive 84/538/EEC and amendments...
  • Page 5 Symbol Glossary Caustic liquids, Poisonous Electrical shock, High pressure High pressure High pressure Crushing of Crushing of chemical burns to fumes or toxic electrocution fluid, injection spray, erosion of spray, erosion of fingers or hand, toes or foot, force fingers or hand gases, asphyxiation into body flesh...
  • Page 6 Safety Eye protection Head protection Hearing Caution, toxic First aid Flush with water Engine Transmission must be worn must be worn protection must risk be worn Fire, open light Hydraulic Brake system Coolant (water) Intake air Exhaust gas Pressure system &...
  • Page 7 Safety n/min Engine failure/ Engine rotational Choke Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat Transmission oil Transmission oil Transmission oil malfunction speed/frequency (low temperature pressure temperature start aid) N H L F R P Transmission Clutch Neutral High Forward Reverse Park failure/malfunction First gear Second gear Third gear (other #'s...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications Engine: 3.7 horsepower (2.7 kw) engine with 2.64 shaft. Reduction Engine to Reel—1.30:1. quarts (2.5 l) capacity gas tank. Engaging jaw type—hand operated at Reel Clutch: 7/8 in.(22 cm) diameter, 17-gauge welded the transaxle. Handle: steel tubing with formed steel reinforcement panel. 3-1/2 in.
  • Page 9: Before Operating

    Before Operating CHECK ENGINE OIL BEFORE Install fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline. EACH USE OR EVERY 5 OPER- ATING HOURS DANGER Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for oil Because fuel is flammable, caution must be used requirements.
  • Page 10: Adjusting Height Of Cut

    Before Operating Figure 3 1. Plug Figure 5 1. Gauge bar 2. Height adjustment screw 3. Nut Figure 4 1. Transaxle oil fill plug ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF CUT You can select rollers, skids or bedknives suitable for all types of greens turf grasses. For example, pro- Figure 6 gressively lower heights of cut with the same gauge 1.
  • Page 11 Before Operating contact, repeat steps 3 and 4. Figure 7 1. Level surface 2. Press down Figure 9 1. Reel adjusting screw REEL-TO-BEDKNIFE ADJUSTMENT Place a newspaper at right angles to the top face of the bedknife against the front cutting edge Loosen the nuts securing the left and right reel and rotate the reel blades against the paper.
  • Page 12 Before Operating Figure 11 Figure 10 1. Jam nut 1. Scraper rod 2. Ball socket 2. Bracket 3. Ball stud CHECK CUTTING UNIT ALIGNMENT The cutting unit must be in alignment with the front yoke roller so that the machine will track in a straight line across the greens.
  • Page 13 Before Operating Measure the distance between the lip of the catcher and the edge of the cutting unit shield. There should be a clearance between the com- ponents of no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) (Fig. 14). If not, adjust the catcher. The catcher should be lower in front to Note: assist clipping throw.
  • Page 14: Controls

    Controls Throttle Control Lever (Fig. 15)—The throttle lever connects to and operates the throttle linkage to the carburetor. It has two positions: SLOW and FAST. Engine speed can be varied between the two settings. Figure 17 1. Engine stop switch 2.
  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    Operation STARTING AND STOPPING Disengage the cutting unit drive (Fig. 18). INSTRUCTIONS Excessive operating of the cut- IMPORTANT: ting unit with the absence of any grass clip- Note: Make sure the wire is installed on the spark pings (lubricant) can damage the cutting plug.
  • Page 16: Operating Controls

    Operating OPERATING CONTROLS Empty the grass catcher of clippings, install the grass catcher and begin transport operation; refer to Transport Operation. To operate the controls for mowing; Start the engine, push down on the handle to elevate the cutting unit, raise the traction clutch bail the handle and transport the machine onto the collar of the green.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance Minimum Recommended Maintenance Intervals Maintenance Procedure Maintenance Interval & Service Service the air filter foam element Every 25 Every 50 Every Every Check for loose fasteners hours hours 100 hours 200 hours Lubricate all grease fittings ‡Change the engine oil filter Adjust the traction drive belts Clean the fuel filter and bowl Check the transmission oil level...
  • Page 18: Grease Fittings

    Maintenance LUBRICATION GREASING THE TRACTION CLUTCH At the end of each season’s cutting, remove the GREASE FITTINGS traction clutch assembly and clean and re-pack the cam and roller assembly with No. 5 multi- The grease fittings on the mower should be greased purpose (wheel) bearing grease (Fig.
  • Page 19: Changing Engine Oil

    Maintenance behind the handle. CAUTION To install the cutting unit: Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any of the maintenance procedures on your Slide the cutting unit under the yoke from the mower. right side, line the drive shaft up with the transaxle shaft and install the drive shaft.
  • Page 20: Traction Drive Belt Adjustment

    Maintenance BACKLAP OPERATION Backlap when the reel blades and bedknife edge are slightly rounded and do not cut the grass cleanly with a light reel-to-bedknife adjustment. Also back- lap after a reel and bedknife have been reground to assure a perfect match between reel and bedknife cutting edge.
  • Page 21: Product Identification

    GRINDING knife and repair and sharpen them as necessary; refer to Reel And Bedknife Grinding. Refer to the TORO GUIDE TO REEL AND Lubricate the mower: refer to Lubrication. ROTARY MOWER SHARPENING. Copies are available from your local TORO distributor.
  • Page 22 Maintenance To order replacement parts from an authorized TORO distributor, supply the following information: Model and serial number of the mower. Part number, description and quantity of part(s) desired. Note : Do not order by reference number if a parts...

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