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Form No. 3326-909 52 Rear Discharge Mower Groundsmaster 200 Series Model No. 30568—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
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 the B71.4 1999 – Never refuel or drain the machine indoors. specifications of the American National Standards Institute, in effect at time of production.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have The following list contains safety information specific to sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious Toro products or other safety information that you must injury. know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
If major repairs are ever needed or if the body away from the cutting units, attachments, and assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro any moving parts. Distributor.
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93-7818 1. Warning—read the operator’s manual for further information on torquing the blade bolt. 105–9551 1. Warning—read the operator’s manual. 2. Lower the cutting deck when going down slopes. GM 225 units need 25 kg (55 lb.) of rear weight. GM 228D and four-wheel drive units do not need any rear weight.
Specifications General Specifications Width of Cut 51-3/4 in. (1.314 m) Height of Cut Adjustable from 1 to 3-1/2 in. (25 to 89 mm) in 1/2 inch (13 mm) increments Blade Tip Speed 15,764 ft./min. @ 3300 engine RPM Cutting Blades 3 heat-treated steel blades, each 3/16 in.
Engine Shield Kit, Model 30578, is required when mounting a 52 Rear Discharge Cutting Unit, Model 30568, to a Model 30223, 30200, 30330, or 30243 Traction Unit. Order the kit from your Authorized Toro Distributor. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Danger If the engine is started and the PTO shaft is allowed to rotate, serious injury could result. Do not start the engine and engage the PTO lever when the PTO shaft is not connected to the gear box on the cutting unit. Installing the Lift Arms Figure 3 1.
Installing the Carrier Frame Note: If the rear cradle mounting holes are not in the lift arms, use the dimensions shown in Figure 7 to locate, mark, and drill the 3 holes (13/32 in. diameter) required in each Note: Grease the castor wheel shaft with No. 2 grease after lift arm.
3. Place blocks under the cutting deck to prevent it from falling during assembly. Note: The mounting brackets for the weight transfer kit must be installed in different locations depending on the cutting deck. Refer to Figure 10 for mounting location. Figure 8 1.
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7. Mount the bottom of the knee link to the deck bracket with a shoulder bolt and locknut. 8. Align the slotted holes in the spring cover (slot toward the bottom) with the mounting bracket holes. Insert the lock pin assemblies into the bracket holes and secure each to the bracket with self-tapping screws (Fig.
Refer to the chart in the traction unit Operator’s Manual to determine the combinations of weight required. Order the parts from your local Authorized Toro Distributor. Four Wheel Drive Groundsmaster 200 Series traction units do not need additional rear weight to comply with the...
Checking the Lubricant in the Operation Gear Box Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine The gear box is designed to operate on SAE 80–90 wt. gear from the normal operating position. lube. Although the gear box is shipped with lubricant from the factory, check the level before operating the cutting Adjusting the Tension Spring unit.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Greasing the Bearings and Bushings The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly. If the machine is operated under normal conditions, lubricate the castor bearings and bushings with No. 2 general purpose lithium base grease or molybdenum base grease after every 8 hours of operation or daily, whichever comes first.
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 The counterbalance spring is in tension when the Figure 24...
4. Insert a pin punch into the top or bottom of the Servicing the Castor Wheel mounting tube and drive the bushing out of the tube and Bearing (Fig. 25). Also drive the other bushing out of the tube. Clean the inside of the mounting tube to remove any The castor wheel rotates on a high-quality roller bearing dirt.
The blade must be replaced if a solid object is hit, the blade Two areas must be considered when checking and servicing is out-of-balance, worn, or bent. Always use genuine Toro the cutting blade: the sail and the cutting edge. Both cutting...
Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage. Replace a worn or damaged blade with a new Toro blade to ensure continued safety Figure 31 certification of the product. 6. Note the measurement attained at “A”, rotate the blades SHARPEN AT THIS to the “B”...
8. Compare the measurements at various positions. All Adjusting the Idler Pulley dimensions must be equal within 1/4 in. (6 mm) from any 2 adjacent blades. The difference between the The idler pulley applies force against the belt so that power dimensions of all 3 blades must not exceed 3/8 in.
Replacing the Drive Belt The blade drive belt, tensioned by the adjustable idler, is very durable. However, after many hours of use, the belt will show signs of wear. Signs of a worn belt are: squealing when belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed edges, burn marks, and cracks.
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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