Toro 30551 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3350–322 Rev B
62, Side Discharge Mower
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Groundsmaster
200 Series, 3280–D & 3320
Model No. 30551—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN, GB)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3350–322 Rev B 62, Side Discharge Mower Groundsmaster 200 Series, 3280–D & 3320 Model No. 30551—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN, GB)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..... Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. The numbers are Optional Equipment .
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety – Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN – Never refuel or drain the machine indoors. 836:1997, ISO standard 5395:1990, and ANSI B71.4-1999 specifications in effect at the time of •...
  • Page 4: Toro Mower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific to before applying pressure to the system. Toro products or other safety information that you must • Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks or know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
  • Page 5 • Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor settings. To ensure safety and accuracy, have an Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine speed with a tachometer. • The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase.
  • Page 6: 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. 107-2916 1. Remove the ignition key and 2. Do not operate the mower 3.
  • Page 7 106-6753 107-2915 1. Thrown object 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard—keep bystanders hazard of hand or foot, 1. Entanglement hazard, shaft—keep bystanders a safe distance a safe distance from the mower blade—stay away from the machine. machine. from moving parts. 93-6697 1. Read the operator’s manual for further information on lubrication.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications General Specifications Width of Cut 61-5/8 in. (1.56 m) Height of Cut Adjustable from 1 to 4 in. (25 to 102 mm) in 1/2 inch increments Blade Tip Speed 15,480 ft./min. @ 3250 engine RPM Cutting Blades 3 heat-treated steel blades, each 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) thick and 24-3/4 in. (55 cm) long PTO driven gear box transmits power through a “AA”...
  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts have been received. Without these parts, total setup cannot be completed. Description Qty. Front castor wheel assembly Installing the castor wheel assemblies Rear castor wheel assembly Right-hand lift arm Left-hand lift arm Mount to traction unit pivot brackets...
  • Page 10: Installing The Castor Wheel Assemblies

    Install another thrust washer and the remaining spacers Danger onto the spindle and install the tensioning cap to secure the assembly. If the engine is started and the PTO shaft is Important The thrust washers, not the spacers, must allowed to rotate, serious injury could result. contact the top and bottom of the castor arm.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Lift Arms To The Cutting Unit

    3. Move the lift lever to the Float position. Push the lift arms down until the holes in the ball joint mounts line up with the holes in the castor arms. Note: On the Groundsmaster 3280–D and 3320 the engine must be running to lower the lift arms.
  • Page 12: Mounting The Pto Shaft Guard And Connecting The Pto Shaft To The Cutting Unit Gear Box

    Mounting the PTO Shaft Guard and Connecting the PTO Shaft to the Cutting Unit Gear Box 1. Remove the 2 capscrews and lock washers securing the PTO guard mounting brackets to the gearbox (Fig. 6). Retain the fasteners for future installation. 2.
  • Page 13 6. Mount the bottom of the knee link to the deck bracket with a shoulder bolt and locknut. Use the heavy rate extension on the left-hand side (large diameter spring wire) and the light rate extension spring on the right, discharge side (small diameter spring wire).
  • Page 14: Installing Rear Weight

    Order the parts from slide the spindle out of the front castor arm (Fig. 12). your local Authorized Toro Distributor. Remove the washer from the spindle shaft. Slide the spacers onto the spindle shaft to get the desired Four Wheel Drive Groundsmaster 200 Series traction units height-of-cut, then slide the washer onto the shaft.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Rollers And Gage Wheel

    Figure 14 1. External roller 2. Roller shaft Adjusting the Front Gage Wheel Figure 13 1. Remove the capscrew and nut securing the gage wheel 1. Rear castor wheel 3. Spacers to the cutting unit brackets (Fig. 15). 2. Tensioning cap 4.
  • Page 16: Checking The Lubricant In The Gear Box

    Operation 3. Install the cotter pins to secure the assemblies. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Using the Grass Deflector Danger Without the grass deflector mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Tension Spring

    Adjusting the Tension Spring Note: Only when cutting unit is installed on a Groundsmaster 200 Series traction unit. For best performance, the cutting unit bounce on uneven turf is minimal and it does not ride heavily over flat terrain. If scalping occurs or the cut is uneven from side to side, there may too much weight on the deck and weight may have to be transferred to the traction unit: i.e.
  • Page 18: 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 2 hours • Tighten the castor wheel nuts. • Tighten the castor wheel nuts. After first 10 hours •...
  • Page 19: Separating The Cutting Unit From The Traction Unit

    Separating the Cutting Unit from the Traction Unit 1. Position the machine on a level surface, raise the cutting unit, engage the parking brake, put the traction pedal in neutral, the PTO lever in the Off position, shut the engine off, and remove the ignition key. Caution On Groundsmaster 200 Series traction units the counterbalance spring is in tension when the deck...
  • Page 20: Mounting The Cutting Unit To The Traction Unit

    4. Move the lift lever to the Float position. Push the lift arms down until the holes in the ball joint mounts line up with the holes in the castor arms (Fig. 24). 5. Secure the ball joint mounts to the castor arms with the capscrews and flange nuts.
  • Page 21: Servicing The Castor Wheels And Bearings

    The blade must be replaced if a solid object is hit, or the blade is out-of-balance, worn, or bent. Always use genuine Figure 27 Toro replacement blades to ensure safety and optimum performance. Never use blades made by other 1. Castor wheel 4.
  • Page 22: Inspecting And Sharpening The Blade

    A dull cutting edge is evident when the • Replace a worn or damaged blade with a new tips of the grass appear brown and shredded. Sharpen the Toro blade to ensure continued safety cutting edges to correct this condition. certification of the product.
  • Page 23: Checking And Correcting Mismatch Of Blades

    SHARPEN AT THIS ANGLE ONLY END VIEW Figure 31 Note: Remove the blades and sharpen them on a grinder; Figure 32 refer to Removing the Cutting Blades, page 21, steps 1 and 2. After sharpening the cutting edges, install the blade with the anti-scalp cup and blade bolt.
  • Page 24: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Replacing the Grass Deflector large nut, which applies force against the belt. If the idler is not adjusted to these specifications, an adjustment is necessary. 1. Position the machine on a level surface, raise the cutting unit, engage the parking brake, put the traction pedal in 1.
  • Page 25 2. Release and unhook the latches securing the covers to the top of the cutting unit. Remove the covers. 3. Loosen the 2 nuts securing the idler plate in place and remove the old belt from the pulleys. 4. To install a new belt, the gear box base must be removed.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 28: The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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