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FORM NO. 3318-231 GB Rev A
OPERATOR'S
MODEL NO. 03410TE—70001 & UP
MANUAL
®
®
REELMASTER
216
© The Toro Company—1996

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  • Page 1 FORM NO. 3318-231 GB Rev A OPERATOR’S MODEL NO. 03410TE—70001 & UP MANUAL ® ® REELMASTER © The Toro Company—1996...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Use model and serial number in all correspondence and when ordering parts. To order replacement parts from an authorized TORO Distributor, supply the following information: Model and serial numbers of the machine.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Training is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with WARNING—Petrol is highly flammable. the controls and the proper use of the equipment. • Store fuel in containers specifically designed Never allow children or people unfamiliar with for this purpose.
  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Safety • do not stop or start suddenly when going up • change into neutral and set the parking or downhill; brake; • engage the clutch slowly, and always keep • stop the engine and remove the key. the machine in gear, especially when travail- ing downhill;...
  • Page 5 Safety Sound & Vibration Levels 6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. 7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be Sound Levels done outdoors. This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted 8. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to pre- sound pressure at the operator ear of: 90 dB(A), based vent entrapment of the fingers between moving on measurements of identical machines per SAE...
  • Page 6 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 Safety Eye protection Head protection Hearing Caution, toxic First aid Flush with water Engine Transmission must be worn must be worn protection must risk be worn Fire, open light Hydraulic Brake system Coolant (water) Intake air Exhaust gas Pressure system &...
  • Page 8 Safety 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 Diesel Model Reverse speed: 0–4.8 km/h (0–3 mph) 216 Diesel Engine: Perkins, 4-cycle, 3-cylinder, liquid Both Models cooled, vertical overhead valve, diesel engine with cen- trifugal water pump. 16.5 hp governed to a maximum Traction Drive: Hydrostatic drive; variable displace- speed of 3200 rpm.
  • Page 10: Before Operating

    Before Operating CAUTION Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the switch. CHECK THE CRANKCASE OIL Figure 2 Gasoline Model Oil fill cap The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; howev- er, you must check the oil level before and after you first start the engine.
  • Page 11 (bottom of filler neck). DO NOT OVER- MENDS THE USE OF FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEAD- FILL. Then install the cap. ED REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE IN TORO GASOLINE POWERED PRODUCTS. UNLEADED Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled to pre- GASOLINE BURNS CLEANER, EXTENDS vent a fire hazard.
  • Page 12 Bleeding cient for 15–23 liters (4–6 gal.) of hydraulic oil. Order The Cooling System. Part No. 44-2500 from your authorized Toro distributor. Install the radiator cap. Position the machine on a level surface.
  • Page 13 Before Operating Make sure the machine has been operated so the oil is warm. Check the oil level oil by looking in the sight gauge. If the oil level is at the center of the gauge, it is sufficient. If the oil level is not at the center of the gauge, remove the cap from the hydraulic oil reservoir and slowly fill the reservoir with Mobil DTE 26 or equivalent hydraulic oil until the level reaches the...
  • Page 14: Controls

    Controls Traction and Stopping Pedal (Fig. 9, 10, & 11)—The traction pedal has three functions: one, to make the machine move forward; two, to move it backward; and three, to stop it. Using the heel and toe of your right foot, depress the top of the pedal to move forward and bottom of the pedal to move backward or to assist in stopping when moving forward.
  • Page 15 Controls Figure 13 (Gasoline Models) 1. Throttle control 2. Choke control 3. Cutting unit drive switch 4. Parking brake Figure 12 (Diesel Models) 5. Ignition switch 1. Ignition switch & cover 6. Cutting unit left lever 2. Throttle 7. Hour meter 3.
  • Page 16 Controls shuts-down if the engine coolant temperature gets too high. Diesel Models: Amp Light (Fig. 12)—The amp light should be off when the engine is running. If it is on, the charging system should be checked and repaired as nec- essary.
  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    Controls Fuel Shut-off Valves, Diesel Models (Fig. 16 & 17)— Close the fuel shutoff valves under the fuel tank and on the fuel filter when storing the machine. Operating Instructions DIESEL MODELS: STARTING/ the lift lever and the reel drive switch to be sure all parts operate correctly.
  • Page 18: Operating

    Operating Pump the priming lever until a steady stream of DANGER fuel flows out of the injection pump inlet screw, then tighten the screw. Because diesel fuel is flammable, use caution when storing or handling lt. • Do not smoke while filling the fuel tank. •...
  • Page 19 Operating Remove the square plug from the radiator hose. motor, do not engage the starter longer than 10 seconds. After 10 seconds of continuous crank- Slowly fill the radiator with a 50/50 solution of ing, wait 60 seconds before engaging the starter water and permanent ethylene glycol anti-freeze motor again.
  • Page 20 In case of emergency, the Reelmaster 216-D can be correctly. towed for a short distance. However, Toro does not rec- ommend this as a standard procedure. With the operator on the seat, the engine running,...
  • Page 21: Before Mowing

    Operating BEFORE MOWING INSPECTION AND CLEAN-UP AFTER MOWING Inspect the area for debris and clear it if necessary. Determine the direction best to mow on the previous After mowing, thoroughly wash the machine with a gar- mowing direction. Always mow in an alternate pattern den hose—without a nozzle so excessive water pressure from the previous mowing, so that the grass blades will will not cause contamination and damage to seals and...
  • Page 22 Operating Release belt tension to the cutting units, refer to Releasing Belt Tension to the Cutting Units. Slowly turn the reel in reverse direction, listening for reel-to-bedknife contact. If no contact is evi- dent, turn bedknife adjusting knob clockwise, one click at a time, until light contact is felt and heard.
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Maintenance LUBRICATION GREASING BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS (Fig. 23–31) The traction unit and cutting unit’s grease fittings 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 25 hours of operation.
  • Page 24 Maintenance Figure 28 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 29...
  • Page 25 Maintenance FILTER CAUTION Service the air cleaner filter every 400 hours, or more Before servicing or making adjustments to the frequently in extremely dusty or dirty conditions, by machine, stop the engine and remove the key washing or using compressed air. Replace the element from the switch.
  • Page 26: Oil Filter

    Maintenance CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND THE Remove the lock nut and cover. OIL FILTER Remove the foam pre-cleaner by sliding it off the paper element. Diesel models: Wash the pre-cleaner in detergent and warm water. Change the oil and the oil filter initially after the first Then wrap it in a cloth and squeeze it dry.
  • Page 27 Use Apply a film of oil on the filter gasket. Install the a genuine Toro oil filter for replacement. The hydraulic filter by hand until gasket contacts mounting head; fluid must be changed every 500 hours of operation or then tighten the filter an additional three-fourths of yearly, whichever comes first.
  • Page 28 The 29-9100 handle assembly or individual parts are available from your local To order replacement parts from an Authorized TORO authorized TORO distributor. Service Dealer, supply the following information: Model and serial numbers of the mower.
  • Page 29 Cutting Unit ting as indicated on the height-of-cut plate to allow clearance between the roller and table. Position a ⁄ inch or thicker bar under the reel blades and against the front face of the bedknife. Make sure the bar covers the full length of the reel blades.
  • Page 30 On the gauge bar, set the head of the screw to the desired height of cut (Fig. 43) This measurement is from the bar face to the underside of the screw head. The gauge bar (Toro Part No. 138199) may be obtained from your local Toro Distributor Figure 41...
  • Page 31 Cutting Unit Tighten the nuts securing the roller brackets. Slide the cutting unit support onto the pivot rod and secure with a flat washer and flange head capscrew. MOUNT THE CUTTING UNITS Note: Position the thrust washer between the rear of the cutting unit support and flatwasher on the rear (Floating Cutting Unit) cutting unit.
  • Page 32: Drive Belts

    Cutting Unit INSTALL THE CUTTING UNIT INSTALL BELT TENSIONERS TO DRIVE BELTS THE CUTTING UNITS (Fixed Cutting Units) (Fixed Cutting Units) Route (3) V-belts around the jackshaft pulleys and On the pulley end of the front cutting units and reel pulleys. both ends of the rear cutting unit, install a washer, spacer, belt tension rod and spacer on a capscrew (Fig 46).
  • Page 33 Cutting Unit INSTALL COUNTERBALANCE vis pins and (2) cotter pins. SPRINGS A. Second hole from Bottom—for 5-blade reel application Hook one end of the spring into the second hole B. Middle hole—for 8-blade reels without baskets (from bottom) on the cutting unit lift tab (Fig. 49). C.

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