Toro greensmaster 3100 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 Pay special attention to SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this symbol. The safety alert symbol means CAUTION, WARNING or DANGER—personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury. © The Toro Company—2000...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Forward The Greensmaster 3100 was developed to provide an efficient, trouble-free and time-saving method of mowing high-quality turf on the finest greens. The latest concepts in engineering, design and safety have been incorporated into this machine, along with the highest quality parts and workmanship. This product will provide excellent service if you follow proper operation and maintenance practices.
Page 3: Safety
Safety Training • Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with • Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke the controls and the proper use of the equipment. while refueling. • Add fuel before starting the engine. Never Never allow children or people unfamiliar with remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol these instructions to use the lawn mower.
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
• stay alert for bumps and hollows and other • Before making height adjustments unless hidden hazards; the adjustment can be made from the operator’s position. • never mow across the face of the slope, unless the lawn mower is designed for this •...
Page 5: Sound & Vibration Levels
Sound & Vibration Levels Sound Levels This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of: 86 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per 84/538/EEC. This unit has a sound power level of 100 dB(A)/1pW, based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Directive 79/113/EEC and amendments.
Page 6: Symbol Glossary
Symbol Glossary Caustic liquids, Poisonous Electrical shock, High pressure High pressure High pressure Crushing of Crushing of chemical burns to fumes or toxic electrocution fluid, injection spray, erosion of spray, erosion of fingers or hand, toes or foot, force fingers or hand gases, asphyxiation into body flesh...
Page 7 Symbol Glossary...
Page 8 Reel 3 Engine coolant Engine coolant f Engine Engine intake/ Engine intake/ Engine intake/ Engine start Engine stop pressure ilter lubricating oil combustion air combustion air air filter pressure pressure n/min Engine failure/ Engine rotational Choke Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat Transmission oil Transmission oil Transmission oil malfunction...
Page 9: Specifications
Specifications Configuration: Tricycle vehicle with the front two Drive Wheels: Needle provided in wheel motors. Rear Caster Wheels: Timken tapered roller wheels providing drive and the rear wheel providing steering. The operator sits in the center over the No. 1 Electrical &...
Page 10: Set-Up
Set-Up Install the Cutting Units For Cutting Unit Models 04404, 04406, 04408 04450 and 04468. Note: When sharpening, setting height of cut, or performing other maintenance procedures on the cutting units, store the cutting unit reel motors in support tubes on the front of the frame to prevent Figure 2 damage to the hoses.
Page 11: Installing Cutting Units
of cut. Mount a washer and ball stud to each end of the front roller on the cutting units (Fig. 5). Slide the cutting unit under the pull frame while hooking the lift roller onto the lift arm (Fig. 5). Figure 3 1.
Page 12: Rear Ballast
10. Coat the spline shaft of the motor with clean grease and install the motor by rotating the motor clockwise so that the motor flanges clear the studs. Rotate the motor counterclockwise until the flanges encircle the studs, then tighten the mounting capscrews (Fig.
Page 13: Before Operating
API—service classification SC, SD, SE, SF or RECOMMENDS THE USE OF CLEAN, FRESH SG. Recommended viscosity (weight) is SAE UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE IN TORO GASOLINE-POWERED PRODUCTS. UNLEADED GASOLINE BURNS CLEANER, EXTENDS Pour the oil into the opening in the valve cover...
Page 14: Check The Hydraulic System
Gulf Universal Tractor Fluid Kendall Hyken 052 Marathon Marafluid Super HT Pennzoil Hydra-trans Phillips HG Fluid Shell Donax TD 76 Lubricants Hydraulic/Tractor Fluid Sunoco TH Fluid Texaco Group 2 Hydraulic Fluid (Hot Climate—Heavy Figure 9 Duty) 1. Fuel tank cap Note: The fluids within this group are interchangeable.
Page 15: Tire Pressure
Mobil. Contact NOTE: Make a close visual inspection of the your local Toro distributor for details. hydraulic components. Inspect for leaks, loose fasteners, missing parts, improperly routed lines, etc.
Page 16: Controls
Controls MOW PEDAL (Fig. 11)—Depressing the mow pedal THROTTLE CONTROL (Fig. 13)—The throttle FULLY during operation lowers the cutting units and controls the engine speed. Moving the throttle control starts the reels. The mow pedal will stay depressed so toward FAST increases engine rpm; moving the the operator need not hold the pedal down.
Page 17 the switch and turn it clockwise to the START 1. Neutral—Used for starting the engine. position to start the engine. Release the key as soon 2. No. 1 Position—Used for greens mowing as the engine starts. Turn the key counter-clockwise operation.
Page 18: Operating Instructions
Sit on the seat, place the shift selector in NOTE: When the Greensmaster 3100 is new and the NEUTRAL, and check the mow and lift pedals to bearings and reels are tight, it is necessary to use the make sure they are level with one another.
Page 19 If the engine stops, the the problem is not in the interlock system. If the interlock system is operating correctly. engine did not crank, contact your local TORO dealer for assistance. Repeat this check with the shift selector in the #2 position.
Page 20: Check The Leak Detector Operation
engine will stop if the traction shift selector is in #1 or #2 positions with the parking brake engaged. Check the Leak Detector Operation The TURF GUARDIAN™ leak detector detects hydraulic oil system leaks. If the oil level in the main hydraulic reservoir is lowered by 12–18 cl, the float switch in the tank will close.
Page 21: Preparing The Machine For Mowing
Training Period practice to gain the timing necessary to minimize the clean-up mowing operation. Before mowing greens with the Greensmaster 3100, we suggest that you find a clear area and practice Overlap a minimal amount with the previous cut starting and stopping, raising and lowering the cutting on return passes.
Page 22: Leak Detector Operation
As the front of the baskets cross the edge of the area away from the green. Find out what caused green, depress the lift pedal. This will stop the the alarm and correct the problem. reels and lift the cutting units. Timing of this Important Prolonged idling of the machine procedure is important, so the mowers do not cut...
Page 23: Transport Operation
Transport Operation Make sure the cutting units are in the highest UP position. Set the shift selector in No. 2 if conditions will permit faster ground speed. In rough or hilly areas, shift to No. 1 and operate at slower ground speeds.
Page 24: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Procedure Maintenance Interval & Service Check battery fluid level Every Every Every Every 50 Check battery cable connections hours Service the air filter pre-cleaner hours hours hours Lubricate all grease fittings ✝Change the engine oil ✝Replace the engine oil filter Replace the air filter element Check the reel bearing preload adjustment Torque the wheel lug nuts...
Page 25 Daily Maintenance Checklist ✓ Fluid Leaks ✓ Safety Interlock Operation ✓ Tire Pressure ✓ Brake Operation ✓ Instrument Operations ✓ Engine Oil & Fuel Level ✓ Lubricate All Grease Fittings ✓ Cooling system Fluid Level ✓ Touch-up Damaged Paint ✓ Radiator &...
Page 26: Lubrication
Lubrication Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the switch. The traction unit has grease fittings that must be lubricated regularly with No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease. If the machine is operated under normal conditions, lubricate all bearings and Figure 23 bushings after every 50 hours of operation.
Page 27 Figure 29 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28...
Page 28: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Release the locking clips and remove the air CAUTION cleaner cover. Clean the cover thoroughly. Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the switch. Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Change the oil and filter initially after the first 8 hours of operation, thereafter change the oil every 50 hours and the filter every 100 hours.
Page 29: Adjusting The Throttle Control
C. SATURATE the element with clean engine engine RPM setting. oil. Squeeze the element to remove excess High Idle: 2850 ± 50 rpm oil and to distribute oil thoroughly. An oil Low Idle: 1400 ± 50 rpm damp element is desirable. Adjusting the Choke Control When servicing the foam element, check the condition of the paper element.
Page 30: Replacing Spark Plugs
Move the throttle control to the SLOW setting. Check the condition of the side electrode, center Hold the governor lever so that the throttle lever electrode, and center electrode insulator to assure is in the idle position (against idle stop screw) there is no damage.
Page 31: Changing The Hydraulic Oil And Filter
Normally, change the hydraulic oil and filter after now be sealed. every 2,000 operating hours. If the oil becomes contaminated, contact your local TORO distributor Fill the large hydraulic tank and small auxiliary because the system must be flushed. Contaminated tank with approximately 32l of hydraulic oil.
Page 32: Brake Adjustment
Rear Camshaft Adjustment A brake adjustment rod is located on each side of the A camshaft misaligned with the valve bank may cause Greensmaster 3100 so the brakes can be equally the following: adjusted. Adjust the brakes as follows: A. No increase in ground speed in No. 2 (transport) Transport the Greensmaster 3100 and depress the traction selection.
Page 33: Adjusting The Lift And Mow Pedal Height
mow pedal height. Adjusting the Lift and Mow Pedal Height Adjust the lift and mow pedal to equal height to gain proper spool travel in the valve bank as follows: Place 1, 2 and 3 spools in neutral (center of travel) and remove the transfer rod guard from the foot panel.
Page 34: Adjusting The Cutting Unit Lift/Drop
control rod to attain 4.8mm dimension when Forward reinstalled. Press the traction pedal fully forward until the No. 5 section, valve spool is completely pulled Adjusting the Cutting Unit out. Lift/Drop The pedal should contact the pedal stop. If the pedal contacts the stop before the spool is The machine’s cutting unit lift/drop circuit is completely out, or if the pedal does not make...
Page 35: Adjusting The Lift Cylinders
shorter than the top of the seat return spring pin. Adjusting the Lift Cylinders Install the boot into the mount grooves. To regulate the height of the front cutting units when Carefully release the seat to its normal down in the raised (transport) position, the front lift position, but do not sit or apply force on the seat.
Page 36: Mow/Lift Switch Maintenance
the jam nut is over-tightened. Depress the lift pedal and release it (neutral position). The switch circuit should have Connect a continuity tester or ohm meter to the continuity. switch terminals and move shift selector to the #1 and #2 positions. There should not be Plug the switch connectors together.
Page 37 If the Greensmaster 3100 is stored in a location where temperatures are extremely high, the battery will run down more rapidly than if the machine is stored in a location where temperatures are cool. Since the gasses from the battery and the gasoline fumes are explosive, keep open flame and electrical sparks away from the area;...
Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTION ENGINE: 1. Loss of power • Out of fuel • Re-fill the fuel tank • Clogged fuel line—debris in • Clean the fuel tank. Use clean the fuel tank gasoline. • Clogged fuel filter • Replace the filter •...
Page 39 CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTION 3. No #1 or Reverse Traction • Traction motor lacks efficiency. • Test to identify faulty motor. speed. Normal #2 speed. Fluid leaking past internal Repair or replace the motor. gears. • Hydraulic pump lacks efficiency. • Test to verify diagnosis. Repair Fluid leaking past internal or replace the pump.
Page 40 • Poppet in relief cartridge off • Remove and repair or replace seat. the relief cartridge • Improper suction line(s) • Remove. Use genuine TORO installed. Line collapsed. parts only. • Blockage in line fitting. • Repair as necessary • Excessively worn motor.
Page 41 CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTION 16.Mow pedal won’t stay down • The rear camshaft is • Readjust the camshaft unless it is held down with maladjusted. foot. (#1 spool not in • Defective #1 spool detent • Remove and repair “detent”). 17.Leak detector alarm •...
Page 42 CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTION 4. The engine fails to crank, • The mow/lift switch, traction • Refer to Traction Switch regardless of shift selector switch and/or seat switch Maintenance or mow pedal position. adjusted incorrectly or are • Refer to Mow/Lift Switch defective.
Page 43 CONDITION CAUSE CORRECTION 8. The engine does not • The seat switch adjusted • Refer to Seat Switch continue to run when sifting incorrectly or is defective. Maintenance. on seat and shift selector is • The seat return pin spring •...
Page 44: Storage
Storage Identification and Ordering If you wish to store the Greensmaster 3100 for a long Model and Serial Numbers period of time, take the following steps before storage: The Greensmaster 3100 has two identification numbers: a model number and a serial number. The...

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