Servicing The Castor Wheels And Bearings; Servicing The Cutting Blades - Toro 31101 Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

6. Inspect the castor spindle for wear and replace it if
damaged.
7. Push the castor spindle through the bushings and
mounting tube. Slide the thrust washer and spacer(s)
onto the spindle. Install the tensioning cap on the
castor spindle to retain all parts in place.
Servicing the Castor Wheels
and Bearings
1. Remove the locknut from the bolt holding the castor
wheel assembly between the castor fork (Figure 20).
Grasp the castor wheel and slide the bolt out of the
fork or pivot arm.
1. Castor wheel
2. Castor fork
2. Remove the bearing from the wheel hub and allow
the bearing spacer to fall out (Figure 20). Remove the
bearing from the opposite side of the wheel hub.
3. Check the bearings, spacer, and inside of the wheel hub
for wear. Replace any damaged parts.
4. To assemble the castor wheel, push the bearing into the
wheel hub. When installing the bearings, press on the
outer race of the bearing.
5. Slide the bearing spacer into the wheel hub. Push the
other bearing into the open end of the wheel hub to
captivate the bearing spacer inside the wheel hub.
6. Install the castor wheel assembly between the castor
fork and secure it in place with the bolt and locknut.

Servicing the Cutting Blades

Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season because
sharp blades cut cleanly without tearing or shredding the grass
blades. Tearing and shredding turns grass brown at the edges,
which slows growth and increases the chance of disease.
Figure 20
3. Bearing (2)
4. Bearing spacer
Check the blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear
or damage. Sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is
damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro
replacement blade.
DANGER
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown into the operator's
or bystander's area, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Inspect and check the blades every 8 hours.
Before Inspecting or Servicing the
Blades
1. Disengage the PTO, release the traction pedal and set
the parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Inspect the cutting edges (Figure 21). If the edges
are not sharp or have nicks, remove and sharpen the
blades. Refer to Sharpening the Blades.
2. Inspect the blades, especially the sail area (Figure 21).
If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming in
this area (Figure 21), immediately install a new blade.
DANGER
If you allow the blade to wear, a slot will form
between the sail and flat part of the blade.
Eventually a piece of the blade may break
off and be thrown from under the housing,
possibly resulting in serious injury or death
to you or bystanders.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Never try to straighten a blade that is bent
or weld a broken or cracked blade.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
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