Operation; Cutting Unit Daily Adjustiments; Maintenance; Greasing Bearings And Bushings - Toro Greensmaster 3250-D Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of
themachine from the normal operating position.

Cutting Unit Daily Adjustiments

Prior to each day's mowing, or as required, each
cutting unit must be checked to verify proper
bedknife-to-reel contact. This must be performed
even though quality of cut is acceptable.
Important
: Light contact is preferred at all times. If
light contact is not maintained, bedknife/reel edges
will not sufficiently self-sharpen and dull cutting
edges will result after a period of operation. If
excessive contact is maintained, bedknife/reel wear
will accelerate, uneven wear can result, and quality of
cut may be adversely affected.
Note: As the reel blades continue to run against the
bedknife, a slight burr will appear on the front cutting
edge surface the full length of the bedknife. Running a
file across the front edge to remove this burr will
improve cutting.
After extended running, a ridge will eventually
develop at both ends of the bedknife. These notches
must be rounded off or filed flush with the cutting
edge of the bedknife to assure smooth operation.

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of
themachine from the normal operating position.
Greasing Bearings and
Bushings
Each cutting unit has (6) grease fittings that must be
lubricated regularly with No. 2 General Purpose
Lithium Base Grease.
The grease fitting locations and quantities are:
• Reel bearings (2) (Fig. 6)
• Front and rear rollers (2 ea.) (Fig. 6).
Important : Lubricating the cutting units
immediately after washing helps purge water from the
bearings and increases bearing life.
1. Wipe each grease fitting with a clean cloth
2. Apply grease until pressure is felt against the
handle.
Important : Do not apply too much pressure
or grease seals will be permanently damaged.
3. Wipe away excess grease.

Backlapping the Cutting Units

CAUTION
Contact with the reel or other moving parts can
result in personal injury.
Keep fingers, hands and clothing away from the
reels or other moving parts.
1. Position the machine on a clean, level surface,
lower the cutting units, stop the engine, engage
the parking brake and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
2. Remove the reel motors from the cutting units and
disconnect and remove the cutting units from the
lift arms.
3. Connect the backlapping machine to the cutting
unit by inserting a piece of 9mm square stock into
the splined coupling at the right end of the cutting
unit.
Additional instructions and procedures on
Note:
backlapping are available in the TORO Sharpening
Reel & Rotary Mowers Manual Form No. 80-300PT.
For a better cutting edge, run a file across the
Note:
front face of the bedknife after completing the lapping
operation. This will remove any burrs or rough edges
that may have built up on the cutting edge.
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Figure 6