Operation; Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut - Toro 31101 Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone
could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition before you do any
maintenance.

Adjusting the Height-of-Cut

The height-of-cut can be adjusted from 25 to 127 mm (1 to 5
inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments.
Center Deck
The height-of-cut on the center deck is achieved by relocating
the stop pin into different hole locations.
1. With the engine running, push back on the mower lift
switch until the mower is fully raised and release the
switch immediately.
2. To adjust, rotate the stop pin until the nub on it lines up
with the slots in the holes in the height-of-cut bracket
and remove it (Figure 2).
1. Stop pin
3. Select a hole in the height-of-cut bracket corresponding
to the height-of-cut desired, insert the pin, and rotate it
down to lock it in place (Figure 2).
Note: There are four rows of hole positions (Figure
2). The top row gives you the height of cut listed above
the pin. The second row down gives you the height
listed plus 6 mm (1/4 inch). The third row down
gives you the height listed plus 12 mm (1/2 inch). The
bottom row gives you the height listed plus 18 mm
(3/4 inch). For the 127 mm (5 inch) position there is
only one hole, located in the second row. This does not
add 6 mm (1/4 inch) to the 127 mm (5 inch) position.
Figure 2
4. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers and skids as required.
Wing Decks
The height-of-cut on the wing decks is achieved by
positioning the castor wheel axles in the upper or lower holes
of the castor forks, add or remove an equal number of spacers
from the castor forks and secure the height of cut collar to
the desired holes in the height of cut rod.
1. Start the engine and raise the cutting unit off the floor
so that the height-of-cut can be changed. Stop the
engine and remove the key after the cutting unit is
raised.
2. Position the castor wheel axles in the same holes in
both castor forks. Refer to Figure 3 to determine the
correct holes for the setting.
1. Tensioning cap
2. Spacers
3. Shims
Note: When operating in 64 mm (2–1/2 inch) height
of cut or higher, the axle bolt must be installed in the
lower castor fork hole to prevent grass buildup between
the wheel and the fork. When operating in height of
cuts lower than 64 mm (2–1/2 inch) and grass buildup
is detected, reverse the machines direction to pull any
clippings away from the wheel/fork area.
3. Remove the tensioning cap from the spindle shaft
(Figure 3) and slide the spindle out of the castor arm.
Put the 2 shims (1/8 inch) onto the spindle shaft as
they were originally installed. These shims are required
to achieve a level across the entire width of the cutting
units. Slide the appropriate number of 1/2 inch spacers
onto the spindle shaft to get the desired height-of-cut;
then slide the washer onto the shaft.
Note: When using 25 mm (1 inch), 38 mm (1-1/2
inch), or occasionally 51 mm (2 inch) height–of–cut,
move the skids and roller to the highest holes.
4. Secure the adjustment with the tensioning cap.
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Figure 3
4. Axle mounting holes
5. Castor Wheel