3–5. IMPORTANT identifies special mechanical information and NOTE identifies general information worthy of special attention. Whenever yo have questions or need service, contact your local authorized Toro Distributor. Besides having a complete line of accessories and professional turf care service technicians, the distributor has a complete line of genuine TORO replacement parts to keep your machine operating properly.
Safety The Groundsmaster 3500-D was tested and certified The Toro Company by TORO for compliance with the B71.4-1999 8111 Lyndale Ave. S. specifications of the American National Standards Bloomington, MN 55420-1196. Institute. Although hazard control and accident prevention partially are dependent upon the design 4.
As the slope angle increases to a Toro recommended maximum limit of 25 25. If a cutting unit strikes a solid object or vibrates degrees the risk of a rollover increases to a...
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Safety abnormally, stop immediately. Turn engine off, 34. If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance wait for all motion to stop and inspect for is desired, contact an Authorized Toro damage. Distributor. 26. Before getting off the seat: 35.
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...
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Symbol Glossary Consult technical Fasten seat Safety alert Outline safety Read operator’s Fire, open light Eye protection manual for proper belts triangle alert symbol manual and smoking must be worn service prohibited procedures Head protection Hearing Caution, toxic First aid Flush with water Engine Transmission Hydraulic system...
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Symbol Glossary n/min Engine start Engine stop Engine failure/ Engine rotational Choke Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat Transmission malfunction speed/frequency (low temperature start aid) N H L F Transmission Transmission Transmission Clutch Neutral High Forward oil pressure oil temperature failure/malfunction Reverse Hydraulic oil Hydraulic oil...
Pre-Operation Checks Adjusting The Lift Arms 1. Start the engine, raise the decks and check to make sure the clearance between each lift arm and the floor plate bracket is 0.46–0.81cm (Fig. 1). If clearance is not in this range, back Figure 2 off the stop bolts (Fig.
Pre-Operation Checks CAUTION Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the switch. Check The Crankcase Oil (Fig. 6–7) Figure 7 1. Oil fill cap The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; 4.
Pre-Operation Checks 2. Check the level of coolant in the expansion DANGER tank. With a cold engine, coolant level should be midway between the marks on the side of Because diesel fuel is flammable, use caution the tank. when storing or handling it. Do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.
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AWS 68 Chevron Hydraulic Oil AW ISO 68 flushing procedures as published by Mobil. Conoco Hydroclear AW 68 Contact your local Toro Distributor for details. Exxon Nuto H 68 Gulf Harmony 68AW IMPORTANT: Use only the types of hydraulic fluids specified. Other fluids could cause system...
19 ml bottles. One bottle is sufficient for 15–22 liters. of hydraulic fluid. Order The tires are over-inflated for shipping. Therefore, Part No. 44-2500 from your Authorized Toro release some of the air to reduce the pressure. Distributor.
Controls Traction Pedals (Fig. 12)—Depress the traction angle of the machine in degrees. forward pedal to move forward. Depress the traction reverse pedal to move backward or to assist Starter Switch (Fig. 14)—The starter switch, used in stopping when moving forward. Also, allow the to start, stop and preheat the engine, has three pedal to move or move it to the neutral position to positions: OFF, ON/PREHEAT and START.
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Controls rearward to prevent the cutting units from dropping. Fuel Gauge (Fig. 15)—Registers the amount of fuel in the tank. Seat Adjustments (Fig. 15)—Fore and Aft Adjustment—Move the lever on the side of the seat outward, slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever to lock the seat into position.
Operation Starting/Stopping The Engine CAUTION IMPORTANT: The fuel system may have to be Shut the engine off and wait for all moving bled if any of the following situations have parts to stop before checking for oil leaks, occurred: loose parts and other malfunctions. A.
In case of emergency, the Groundsmaster can be injectors; refer to Bleeding Air From the towed for a short distance. However, Toro does not Injectors. recommend this as a standard procedure. Check Interlock Switch...
As the slope angle increases to a you more stability. Conversely, shifting the cutting Toro recommended maximum limit of 25 degrees units to the downhill side will give you less the risk of a rollover increases to a moderate stability.
Operation area is cleared. The Groundsmaster is a one-person your next pass. machine. Never let anyone else ride on the machine with you. This is extremely dangerous Mowing around bunkers, ponds or other contours is and could result in serious injury. easily done with The Groundsmaster 3500-D with Sidewinder.
Maintenance Minimum Recommended Maintenance Intervals Maintenance Procedure Maintenance Interval & Service Inspect air filter, dust cap and burp Every Every Every Every Every valve 800 hours Lubricate all grease fittings hours hours hours hours Change engine oil Check battery cable connections ✝...
Maintenance Greasing Bearings and Bushings 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 bearings and bushings after every 50 hours of operation. Bearings and bushings must be lubricated daily when operating conditions are extremely dusty and dirty.
Maintenance Servicing The Air Cleaner CAUTION 1. Release the latches securing the air cleaner Before servicing or making adjustments to the cover to the air cleaner body. Separate cover machine, stop the engine and remove the key from body Clean inside of the air cleaner cover. from the switch.
Maintenance cleaner carton for complete information. B. After soaking the filter for 15 minutes, rinse it with clear water. Maximum water pressure must not exceed 276 kPa to prevent damage to the filter element. Rinse the filter from clean side to dirty side. C.
Maintenance Water Separator 2. Clamp both fuel lines that connect to the fuel filter so fuel cannot drain when lines are Drain water or other contaminants from water removed. separator (Fig. 35) daily. 3. Loosen the hose clamps at both ends of the 1.
Maintenance Figure 38 Figure 37 1. Access panel 1. Fuel Injectors (3) 2. Oil cooler 3. Radiator 2. Move the throttle to the FAST position. C. Remove access panel. Unlatch the oil 3. Turn the key in the key switch to the START cooler and pivot rearward.
Maintenance 3. Loosen the bolt securing the brace to the engine and the bolt securing the alternator to the brace. 4. Insert a pry bar between the alternator and the engine and pry out on the alternator. 5. When proper tension is achieved, tighten the alternator and brace bolts to secure adjustment.
10 hours of operation, and thereafter every 200 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. Use a genuine Toro oil filter for replacement. The hydraulic oil must be changed every 400 hours of operation or yearly,...
Adjusting The Traction Drive For Neutral Use the Toro replacement filter (Part No. 54-0110). If the machine “creeps” when the traction pedal is IMPORTANT: Use of any other filter may void in the neutral position, the traction cam must be the warranty on some components.
Maintenance 4. Start the engine and rotate the cam hex in both days. directions to determine the mid position of the neutral span. 3. Maintain cell level with distilled or demineralized water. Do not fill cells above the 5. Tighten the locknut to secure adjustment. bottom of the split ring inside each cell.
Maintenance Battery Storage If the machine will be stored more than 30 days, remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on the shelf on the machine. Leave the cables disconnected if stored on the machine. Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick deterioration of the charge in the battery.
Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro To order replacement parts from an authorized Part No. 50547) or petroleum jelly to TORO Distributor, supply the following prevent corrosion.