Toro 30722 Groundsmaster 300 Operator's Manual

Toro 30722 Groundsmaster 300 Operator's Manual

300 series 72" cutting unit
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Form No. 3350–496

72 Cutting Unit

Groundsmaster 300 Series
Model No. 30722—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Model No. 30722TE—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Model No. 30710—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Model No. 30710TE—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Eeenglish (EN, GB)

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  • Page 1: Cutting Unit

    Form No. 3350–496 72 Cutting Unit Groundsmaster 300 Series Model No. 30722—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Model No. 30722TE—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Model No. 30710—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Model No. 30710TE—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Eeenglish (EN, GB)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

    This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general information – Use only an approved container. worthy of special attention.
  • Page 4: Toro Mower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific to and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition Toro products or other safety information that you must before applying pressure to the system. know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
  • Page 5: Safety And Instruction Decals

    If major repairs are ever needed or if relieved by stopping the engine and lowering the cutting assistance is desired, contact an Authorized Toro units to the ground. Distributor.
  • Page 6 43-8480 (Model 30722 only) 107-2908 1. Thrown object 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard—keep bystanders hazard of hand or foot, a safe distance from the mower blade—stay away 93-6697 machine. from moving parts. 1. Read the operator’s manual for further information on 2. Thrown object hazard, lubrication.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications General Specifications Width of Cut Models 30722 and 30710 have a 71-1/2 inch (1.816 m) width of cut. Height-of-Cut Adjustable from 1 to 4 in. (25 to 102 mm) in 1/2 in. (13 mm) increments Both cutter housings are made from 11 gauge (13 mm) steel and reinforced with Cutter Housing 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) x 7 gauge (4.76 mm) channel iron.
  • Page 8: Setup

    Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts necessary for assembly have been shipped. Without any of these parts, total setup cannot be completed. Description Qty.
  • Page 9: Installing The Castor Wheel Assemblies

    Installing the Castor Wheel Assemblies The thrust washers, spacers, and tensioning caps have been installed on the castor wheel spindles for shipping. 1. Remove the tensioning caps from the spindle shafts and slide off the spacers and thrust washers (Fig. 2 and 3). Figure 3 1.
  • Page 10: Installing Belly Shield (Model 30710 & 30710Te)

    Installing the Belly Shield (Model 30710 & 30710TE) 1. Position the traction unit on level surface, shut the engine off, and engage the parking brake. 2. Block up the forward end of the engine to prevent it from shifting during disassembly. 3.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Pto Shaft To The Traction Unit

    Warning Push arms are spring loaded. Sudden release of the push arms could cause injury. Another person is required to push the arms down during installation of the ball joints or other implements. 3. Have another person push down on the left push arm. Insert a 2 x 4 in.
  • Page 12 Connecting the Left-Hand Push Arm to the Cutting Unit 1. Remove the capscrews, nuts, and flat washers from the push arm mount holes in the left castor arm. Warning The left-hand push arm is spring-loaded to about Figure 11 150 lb. (667 N). Sudden release of the push arm 1.
  • Page 13: Connecting Pto Shaft And Installing Lift Chains

    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 300 Series traction units do not need additional rear weight to comply with the ANSI B71.4-1999 Standard.
  • Page 14: Before Operating

    The height-of-cut chart below gives the combinations of spacers to use for all height-of-cut settings. Note: 1/4 inch (6 mm) spacers are available and can be ordered from your Toro distributor by Part No. 27-1040. (Quantity of 8). Height-of-Cut...
  • Page 15: Using The Grass Deflector

    Note: A more optimum cutting appearance of the turf can be achieved in the lower heights-of-cut by lowering the rear of the cutting unit. Accomplish this by relocating the rear castor wheel axles in the upper hole of the caster forks (Fig.
  • Page 16: 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 Torque the blade bolts.
  • Page 17: Separating The Cutting Unit From The Traction Unit

    Figure 22 Figure 25 1. Fill/check plug Separating the Cutting Unit from the Traction Unit 1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting unit to the shop floor, shut the engine off, and engage the parking brake. 2.
  • Page 18: Mounting The Cutting Unit To The Traction Unit

    7. Roll the cutting unit away from the traction unit. Danger Mounting the Cutting Unit to If the engine is started and the PTO shaft is the Traction Unit allowed to rotate, serious injury could result. Do not start the engine and engage the PTO lever 1.
  • Page 19: Replacing The Blade Drive Belts

    Replacing the Blade Drive 1. Raise the cutting unit and block it so that it cannot accidentally fall. Belts 2. Remove the tensioning cap and spacers from the top of the castor spindle. 1. Lower the cutting unit to the shop floor. Remove the covers on the top of the cutting unit and set the covers 3.
  • Page 20: Servicing The Front Wheel Castor Bearing

    Figure 30 1. Capscrew and locknut 4. Bushing (2) Figure 31 2. Washer (2) 5. Roller bearing 3. Spanner bushing 1. Capscrew and locknut 4. Bushing (2) 2. Washer (2) 5. Roller bearing 3. Spanner bushing 3. Remove the bushing from the wheel hub and allow the bearing to fall out (Fig.
  • Page 21: Removing The Cutting Blade

    Blade The blade must be replaced if a solid object is hit, the blade is out-of-balance, worn, or bent. Always use genuine Toro 1. Raise the cutting unit to the highest position, shut the replacement blades to ensure safety and optimum engine off, and engage the parking brake.
  • Page 22: Checking And Correcting Mismatch Of Blades

    6. Rotate the blades so that the tips line up with one SHARPEN AT THIS another. The tips of the adjacent blades must be within ANGLE ONLY 1/8 inch (3 mm) of each other. If the tips are not within 1/8 inch (3 mm) of each other, proceed to step 7 and add shims between the spindle housing and bottom of the cutting unit.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 24: 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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