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Form No. 3327–756 Rev A
Groundsmaster 120
Groundsmaster Traction Unit
Model No. 30612TE– Serial No. 220000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (GB)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3327–756 Rev A Groundsmaster 120 Groundsmaster Traction Unit Model No. 30612TE– Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (GB)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..... additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Using the Parking Brake .

  • Page 3: Safety

    alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. Safe Operating Practices m–2196 The following instructions are from the CEN standard EN Figure 1 836:1997. 1. Location of the model and serial numbers This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
  • Page 4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to never mow across the face of the slope, unless the be used and remove all objects which may be thrown lawnmower is designed for this purpose. by the machine. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy WARNING –...

  • Page 5: Sound Pressure Level

    The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the CEN standard. Maintenance and Storage Use only Toro-approved attachments.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety and Instruction 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. 92-6288 93-7276 1. Explosion hazard—wear 3. Fire hazard—no fire, open eye protection.
  • Page 10 93-7300 1. Lower 2. Raise 93-7281 1. Choke 5. Engage the power take-off (PTO) 2. On 6. Fast 3. Off 7. Continuous variable 4. Disengage the parking setting brake 8. Slow 93-7306 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual . 2. Cutting hazard of hands or feet—stay away from moving parts. 3.
  • Page 11 93-7822 1. Warning—fill the fuel tank to no more than 25 mm (1 in.) from the top of the fuel tank; read the Operator’s Manual. 93-7823 1. Engine oil 2. Read the Operator’s Manual 93-8069 1. Hot surface/burn hazard—stay a safe distance from the hot surface.

  • Page 12: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious available.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Seat 1. Position seat assembly onto seat plate aligning mounting holes (Fig. 2). 2. Slide wire clamp over seat switch wire (Fig. 2).

  • Page 14: Installing The Steering Wheel

    Installing the Steering Wheel Activating the Battery 1. Move rear wheels so they point straight ahead. Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet. 2. Slide spacer and steering wheel onto steering shaft aligning mounting holes.

  • Page 15: Installing The Battery

    3. Slide the red terminal boot onto the red battery cable (Fig. 7). 4. Install the positive battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal and the negative battery cable to the negative (–) battery terminal and secure with carriage bolts and lock nuts (Fig.

  • Page 16: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet and 3. Set the parking brake. head is recommended. 4. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of accidental starting before storing machine. Caution This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.

  • Page 17: Stopping The Machine

    Releasing the Parking Brake 2. Release the parking brake. 3. Slowly press on the upper pad of the traction pedal to 1. Move the parking brake lever down to the released the move forward (Fig. 9). parking brake (Fig. 10). Driving Backward 1.

  • Page 18: The Safety Interlock System

    Testing the Safety Interlock System 3. Push implement lift lever forward to lower attachment (Fig. 10). Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately.

  • Page 19: Pushing Or Towing The Machine

    1. Seat adjustment lever Pushing or Towing the Machine In an emergency, the traction unit can be pushed or towed for a very short distance. Toro does not recommend this as standard procedure. Important Do not push or tow the traction unit faster than 2 to 3 mph because transmission may be damaged.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After first 5 Hours Oil—change Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean outside and cooling fins 5 hours Brake—check Bearings and Bushings—grease...

  • Page 21: Removing And Installing The Belt Guard

    Removing and Installing the 2. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the Belt Guard key. 3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from You will have to remove the belt guard to perform getting into the engine and causing damage.

  • Page 22: Servicing The Engine Oil

    4. Reinstall belt guard. See Installing Belt Guard on page 21. Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Change oil: m–1213 Figure 15 After the first 8 operating hours. 1. Foam element 2. Oil After every 50 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.

  • Page 23: Servicing The Spark Plug

    6. Reinstall belt guard. See Installing Belt Guard on 5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified page 21. amount of oil into the filler tube (Fig. 17). Now check the oil level; refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level, page 22.

  • Page 24: Greasing And Lubrication

    Checking the Spark Plug Type: Champion RC 12YC (or equivalent) Air Gap: 0.040 in. (1 mm) 1. Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 21). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is Removing the Spark Plug operating properly.

  • Page 25: Servicing The Brake

    Grease Type: General-purpose lithium base grease. Once a year, grease front wheel hub to prevent the formation of rust and to simplify future wheel removal. How to Grease 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key.

  • Page 26: Servicing The Fuel Filter

    Servicing the Fuel Filter Important With the parking brake released, the drive wheels must rotate freely. If brake action and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved contact your service dealer Service Interval/Specification immediately. Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Cooling System

    Pressure: 103 kPa (15 psi) front and rear 3. Measure distance from bottom of spacer on pulley mounting screw to bottom of slot in idler adjustment link. Distance should be 1/4 inch (6 mm) or less (Fig. 29). 4. To adjust, remove cotter hair pin and washer securing to mounting pin (Fig.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Lift Cylinder And Counterbalance Springs

    Important To avoid damage reinstall clutch anchor bolt before connecting wire. 7. Adjust belt tension; refer to Adjust Belts page 27. 8. Reinstall belt guard. See Installing Belt Guard on page 2194 M–4350 Figure 30 Figure 31 1. Jackshaft belt 5.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Electric Clutch

    1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting unit and shut engine off. Disengage the PTO and engage the parking brake. 2. Raise seat and remove belt guard. See Removing Belt Guard on page 21. 3. Jack up front of machine until tires are off shop floor. Support machine with jack stands to prevent it from falling accidentally.

  • Page 30: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid

    3. Remove dipstick cap from filler neck (Fig. 35) and wipe it with a clean rag. Insert dipstick cap onto filler neck; then remove it and check level of oil. 4. If level is not within 1/2 inch from full mark on dipstick, add SAE 10W–30 engine oil to raise level to FULL mark.

  • Page 31: Changing The Hydraulic Oil Filter

    The intervals are: initially, after the first 5 hours of operation, and thereafter every 250 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. Use a genuine TORO oil filter for replacement. 1. Remove hydraulic oil filter from mounting head. Use bottom type filter wrench (Fig.

  • Page 32: Hydraulic Schematic

    Hydraulic Schematic...

  • Page 33: Changing The Front Axle Oil

    Changing the Front Axle Oil Checking the Electrolyte Level 1. Raise seat and remove belt guard. See Removing Belt After every 500 hours of operation, change oil in the front Guard on page 21. axle. 2. With the engine off, open the covers to see into the 1.

  • Page 34: Servicing The Wire Harness

    4. Remove the filler caps from the battery and connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts). Do not overcharge the battery. Install the filler caps after the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 35: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUITRY B+S+I START DIODE MODULE A+B+I OPEN CONNECTOR CLUTCH GREY WHITE BLACK BLACK ENGINE CONNECTOR HOUR GREEN TO MAGNETO METER BLACK RELAY BLUE TO REGULA- PTO SWITCH CIRCUITRY BLUE BLUE A + B C + D BROWN VIOLET TO STARTER...

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage 9. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure, page 26. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking 10. During long-term storage, either drain gasoline from brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the the fuel tank (step 11) or add a fuel key.
  • Page 37 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start, starts hard, or 1. Sit on seat. 1. Operator is not seated. f il t k fails to keep running. 2. Move parking brake to on. 2. Parking brake is off. 3.

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