Adding Rear Ballast - Toro 03422 Operator's Manual

4. Secure the other end of the spring to the appropriate
hole (see below) on the front and rear counterbalance
arms (Fig. 16 & 17) with the spring shackle with the
chain, clevis, clevis pin, and cotter pin.
Third hole from the top for 5 blade reels
Second hole from the top for 8 blade reels
Top hole for reels with baskets
Note: On rear counterbalance spring, install vinyl cover
over spring before installing.
5. Secure the other end of the spring to the second hole
from the top with the spring shackle with the chain,
clevis, clevis pin, and cotter pin (Fig. 16).
6. On the rear counterbalance arms, install the vinyl cover
over the spring before hooking the other end of the
spring into the spring shackle in the second hole from
the top (Fig. 17).
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2
3
Figure 16
1. Counterbalance arm
2. Top capscrew
3. Bottom capscrew
4. Spring shackle
Figure 17
1. Rear counterbalance
spring
7. Insert the breaker bar into the square hole in the
counterbalance arm and pivot the arm back to its
original position, aligning the mounting holes.
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5
5. Clevis pin and cotter pin
6. Chain, clevis, and clevis
pin
3 1 2
2. Vinyl cover
3. Spring shackle
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8. Secure the bottom of the counterbalance arm to the
frame with the capscrew and nut previously removed.
Tighten the top capscrew (Fig. 16).
9. To tension the counterbalance springs proceed as
follows:
A. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin securing the
spring shackle to the counterbalance arm. Do not
remove the other clevis pin.
B. Move the shackle up or down on the counterbalance
arm until it is aligned with the desired hole on the
arm. Install the clevis pin and cotter pin.

Adding Rear Ballast

This unit complies with ANSl B71.4–1990 Standard and all
applicable European requirements when equipped with rear
ballast. Use the following chart to determine the weight or
combinations of weights needed.
Cutting Unit
Configuration
RM 2300D—2WD
RM 2300D—2WD with
Baskets
RM 2300D—3WD
RM 2300D—3WD with
Baskets
RM 2600D—2WD
RM 2600D—3WD
Note: All configurations require calcium chloride in the
rear tire. Tires should be filled to approximately 75%
capacity (valve level with valve at the top) (60 lb. fluid or
74 lb. tire and fluid).
Important
If a puncture occurs in a tire with calcium
chloride, remove the unit from the turf area as quickly as
possible. To prevent possible damage to the turf,
immediately soak the affected area with water.
Either Type 1 (77%) or Type 2 (94%) commercial calcium
chloride flake may be used.
Plain water freezes solid at 32 F (0 C). The 3-1/2 lb.
(1.6 kg) calcium chloride to 1 gallon (3.8 l) of water
solution is slush free to –12 F (–24 C) and will freeze solid
at –52 F (–46 C). The 5 lb. (2.3 kg) per gallon (liter)
solution is slush free to –50 F (–45 C) and will freeze
solid at –62 F (–52 C).
Weight Kits Required
(1) 83-9370, (1) 83-9390
(1) 83-9370,
(1) 83-9390, (1) 94-5974
(1) 83-9390, (1) 94-3663
(2) 83-9390, (1) 94-3663
(2) 83-9390, (1) 94-3663
(1) 83-9370, (1) 83-9390