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Form No. 3329–577 Rev B 27 Rotary Cutting Deck Groundsmaster 3500, 4500/4700 Traction Unit Model No. 30827—230003001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
Safety 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. 98-7818 1. Warning—torque the blade bolt to 85–110 ft.-lb (115–149 N m). Read the operator’s manual for further instructions.
Specifications Note: Specifications and design subject to change without notice. General Specifications Welded 7 GA (.1793 in.),10 GA (.1345 in.) and 12 GA (.1036 in.) steel. Spindle support is 3/16 in. high-strength steel and 10 GA exterior channels, withstands Chamber Construction multiple blade impact tests.
Dimensions Overall length 34 in. (86.4 cm) Overall width 34 in. (86.4 cm) Overall height 9.6 in. (24.4 cm) to carrier mount 10-1/2 in. (26.7 cm) at 3/4 in. height of cut 13-3/4 in. (34.9 cm) at 4 in. height of cut Roller footprint Front to back 29.5 in.
Apply to cutting deck for CE Parts Catalog Operator’s Manual Read before operating the machine. Registration Card Fill out and return to Toro. Adjusting the Carrier Frame Rear Cutting Decks Groundsmaster 3500 only) For all heights of cut, the rear cutting deck should be mounted in the rear mounting holes (Fig.
Adjusting the Height of Cut Important This cutting deck often cuts approximately 1/4 inch lower than a reel cutting unit with the same bench setting. It may be necessary to have these rotary cutting deck’s bench set 1/4 inch above that of reels cutting in the same area.
Installing the Mulching Baffle (Optional) 1. Thoroughly clean debris from mounting holes on rear wall and left side wall of chamber. 2. Install mulching baffle in rear opening and secure with 5 flange head screws (Fig. 5). m–5421 Figure 5 1.
Operation Mow When Grass is Dry Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which causes grass clumping, or in late afternoon to avoid the Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine damage that can be caused by direct sunlight on the from the normal operating position.
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Optional Equipment Configuration High Lift Parallel Sail Blade Standard Angle Sail Mulching Baffle Roller Scraper DO NOT USE Blade WITH MULCHING BAFFLE Has been shown to Grass Cutting: .75 improve dispersion Recommended in May work well in to 1.75 inch Height and after cut perfor- most applications light or sparse turf...
Maintenance 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 and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance.
The cutting deck is designed to withstand blade impacts without deformation of the chamber. If a solid object is struck, inspect the blade for damage and blade plane for accuracy. Inspecting the Blade Plane 1. Remove hydraulic motor from cutting deck and remove cutting deck from tractor.
Always use genuine 1. Remove height-of-cut bracket, (front, left, or right) Toro replacement blades to be sure of safety and optimum from deck frame (Fig. 11). performance. Never use replacement blades made by other manufacturers because they could be dangerous.
If this time is greater than 7 seconds, the braking valve needs adjustment. Call your Toro Distributor for assistance in making this adjustment. Servicing the Rear Roller After every 800 hours or annually, the cutting unit roller assemblies must be dis–assembled, inspected,...
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m–5417 Figure 15 Figure 17 1. Rear roller 3. Roller mount 1. Roller 4. Retaining ring 2. Scraper 4. Lower screw 2. Roller shaft 5. Oil seal 3. Ball bearing Seal Removal 5. Alternate tightening sequence of 1/4 in. capscrews to pull seal out of housing.
7. Press new seal flush to .030 in. recessed into housing. 5. Verify that there is no more than a .060 in. gap between Repeat for other side. roller assembly and the roller mount brackets of the deck frame. If there is a gap over .060 in., install enough 5/8 in.
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.