Toro 03486 Operator's Manual
Toro 03486 Operator's Manual

Toro 03486 Operator's Manual

18-inch or 22-inch 8-blade or 11-blade dpa cutting unit
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Original Instructions (EN)
18-inch or 22-inch 8-Blade or
11-Blade DPA Cutting Unit
Reelmaster
®
Unit
Model No. 03485—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 03486—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 03487—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 03488—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Form No. 3397-842 Rev B
3550 or 3555 Series Traction
*3397-842* B

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  • Page 1 ® 3550 or 3555 Series Traction Unit Model No. 03485—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 03486—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 03487—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 03488—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3397-842* B Register at www.Toro.com.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setup ................4 1 Inspecting the Cutting Unit ........4 You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product 2 Using the Kickstand ..........4 safety and operation training materials, accessory information, 3 Adjusting the Rear Shield ........4 help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Also, tighten any • To ensure optimum performance and continued safety loose nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure that the cutting certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro unit is in safe operating condition. replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts •...
  • Page 4: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Cutting unit Inspect the cutting unit. Use the kickstand when tipping the – No parts required cutting unit. – No parts required Adjust the rear shield.
  • Page 5: Installing The Loose Parts

    Adjusting the Rear Shield No Parts Required Figure 5 Procedure 1. Cutting unit 1 5. Cutting unit 5 2. Cutting unit 2 6. Reel motor Under most conditions, you can attain the best dispersion 3. Cutting unit 3 7. Weight when the rear shield is closed (front discharge).
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    A selection of Toro-approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories To best protect your investment and maintain optimal performance of your Toro equipment, count on Toro genuine parts.
  • Page 7 6. Secure the roller bracket and spacers to the underside 12. Test the cutting performance by inserting a long strip of of the side-plate mounting flanges with the nuts Toro cutting performance paper between the reel and previously removed. the bedknife, perpendicular to the bedknife (Figure 10).
  • Page 8: Height-Of-Cut Chart Terms

    Bench-Set Height of Cut given machine must be set to the same aggressiveness of cut (number of rear spacers, Toro Part No. 106-3925); otherwise, The bench-set height of cut is the height at which the top edge the after-cut appearance could be negatively affected...
  • Page 9: Height-Of-Cut Chart

    Height-of-Cut Chart HOC Setting Aggressiveness of Cut No. of Rear Spacers No. of Chain Links With Groomer kits installed** 0.64 cm (0.250 inch) Less Normal More 0.95 cm (0.375 inch ) Less Normal More 1.27 cm (0.500 inch) Less Normal More 1.56 cm (0.625 inch) Less...
  • Page 10 Adjusting the Height of Cut Note: For heights of cut greater than 2.5 cm (1 inch) install the High Height-of-Cut Kit. 1. Loosen the locknuts securing the height-of-cut brackets to the cutting-unit side plates (Figure 15). Figure 17 Important: When set properly, the rear and front rollers contact the gauge bar and the screw is snug against the bedknife.
  • Page 11 6.9 mm 9.5 to 38.1 mm 121-3165 (18 inch) (Model 03484) (0.270 inch) (0.375 to 1.50 inches)* 108-9095 (22 inch) (Model 03486) Standard (Optional) 121-3166 (18 inch) 6.9 mm 9.5 to 38.1 mm 108-9096 (22 inch) (0.270 inch) (0.375 to 1.50 inches)*...
  • Page 12 Note: If excessive contact/reel drag is evident it will be either necessary to backlap, reface the front of the bedknife, or grind the cutting unit to achieve the sharp edges needed for precision cutting (Refer to the Toro Manual for Sharpening Reel and Rotary Mowers, Form No. 09168SL).
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    2. 1.3 mm (0.050 inch) Figure 22 Grease fittings on the reel-motor side Figure 24 Models 03486 and 03488 1. 1.3 mm (0.050 inch) 2. 30 degrees 2. Spin grind the reel to achieve <0.025 mm (0.001 inch) reel run-out.
  • Page 14 Note: This causes the land width to grow slightly. Note: To extend the longevity of the sharpness of the edge of the reel and the bedknife—after grinding the reel and/or the bedknife—check the reel-to-bedknife contact again after cutting 2 fairways, as any burrs will be removed, which may create improper reel-to-bedknife clearance and thus accelerate wear.
  • Page 15: Servicing The Bedknife

    The angle that you use to grind your bedknives is very important. Use the angle indicator (Toro Part No. 131-6828) and the angle-indicator mount (Toro Part No. 131-6829) to check the angle that your grinder produces and then correct for any grinder inaccuracy.
  • Page 16: Servicing The Bedbar

    Servicing the Bedbar Removing the Bedbar 1. Turn the bedbar-adjusting screws counterclockwise to back the bedknife away from the reel (Figure 29). Figure 27 1. Bedknife (vertical) 2. Angle indicator 2. Press the Alt Zero button on the angle indicator. 3.
  • Page 17: Servicing The Hd Dual Point Adjusters (Dpa)

    Assembling the Bedbar 8. Install the bedbar, positioning the mounting ears between the washer and the bedbar adjuster. 1. Install the bedbar, positioning the mounting ears between the washer and the bedbar adjuster. 9. Secure the bedbar to each side plate with the bedbar bolts (nuts on bolts) and 6 washers as follows: 2.
  • Page 18 G016355 Figure 33 4. Apply anti-seize compound 7. Apply anti-seize compound 1. Shaft adjuster 10. Compression spring here. here. 2. Wave washer 5. Flat washer 8. Bedbar-adjuster screw 11. Spring-tension nut 3. Flange bushing 6. Locknut 9. Hardened washer...
  • Page 19: Servicing The Roller

    Servicing the Roller nuts, inner seals, and outer seals to rebuild a roller. The Roller Rebuild Tool Kit includes all the tools and the The Roller Rebuild Kit and the Roller Rebuild Tool Kit installation instructions required to rebuild a roller with the (Figure 34) are available for servicing the roller.
  • Page 20 Notes:...
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  • 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 Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
  • 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 the Toro importer.

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