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- Page 1 Form No. 3385-253 Rev A Groundsmaster ® 360 2-Wheel Drive Multi-Purpose Machine Model No. 31230N—Serial No. 313000001 and Up *3385-253* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Introduction
If you require a spark arrester, contact your Authorized Toro Service Dealer. Model No. Genuine Toro spark arresters are approved by the USDA Forestry Service. Serial No. Important: It is a violation of California Public... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Adjusting the Parking Brake ........37 Safety ................4 Belt Maintenance ............38 Safe Operating Practices........... 4 Checking the Alternator Belt ........38 Toro Riding Mower Safety ........5 Controls System Maintenance ........39 Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 6 Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral....39 Setup ................11 Adjusting the Maximum Ground Speed .....39... -
Page 4: Safety
Safety • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine. This machine meets or exceeds ANSI B71.4-2012 • Replace faulty silencers/mufflers. specifications in effect at the time of production. •... -
Page 5: Toro Riding Mower Safety
• The ROPS is an integral and effective safety device. Keep The following list contains safety information specific to Toro a folding ROPS in the raised and locked position and use products or other safety information that you must know that the seat belt when operating the machine. -
Page 6: Safety And Instructional Decals
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel flames away from battery. weights or counterweights to improve stability. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that • Use extreme care with attachments. These can change the original standards are maintained. - Page 7 117-4766 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard; fan—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place. 117-3276 1. Engine coolant under 3. Warning—do not touch the pressure hot surface. 2. Explosion hazard—read 4. Warning—read the the Operator's Manual. Operator's Manual. 117-3270 1.
- Page 8 117-3273 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 6. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Warning—do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 7. Warning—lock the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key before leaving the machine. 3.
- Page 9 106-9290 1. Inputs 5. In seat 9. Outputs 13. Start 2. Not active 6. Power Take-off (PTO) 10. Power Take Off (PTO) 14. Power 3. High temperature shutdown 7. Parking brake Off 11. Start 4. High temperature warning 8. Neutral 12.
- Page 10 115-0492 1. Height of cut (mm) Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking.
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Page 11: Setup
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Adjust the ROPS – No parts required Check the tire pressure. Check the hydraulic fluid, engine oil, – No parts required and coolant levels. -
Page 12: Checking The Fluid Levels
Product Overview Controls Checking the Tire Pressure Become familiar with all the controls before you start the engine and operate the machine. No Parts Required Traction Pedal The traction pedal (Figure 4) controls the forward and reverse Procedure operation. Press the top of the pedal to move forward and the bottom to move rearward. - Page 13 Tilt Steering Pedal Hour Meter To tilt the steering wheel towards you, press the foot pedal The hour meter (Figure 5) records the number of hours the down, and pull the steering tower toward you to the most engine has operated. It operates when the key switch is in comfortable position and then release the pedal (Figure 4).
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Page 14: Specifications
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or WARNING Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. -
Page 15: Filling The Fuel Tank
Filling the Fuel Tank • Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends in cold weather. 1. Park the machine on a level surface. • Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they 2. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. may be degraded over time. -
Page 16: Think Safety First
Important: Ensure that the seat is secured with WARNING the seat latch. To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the 4. To raise the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins and roll bar in the raised locked position and use the remove the two pins (Figure 8). -
Page 17: Driving The Machine
Note: Additional starting cycles may be required 2. Make sure the traction pedal is in the neutral position. when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel 3. Set the parking brake. system has been completely drained. 4. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the off 8. -
Page 18: Stopping The Machine
Stopping the Machine 3. Pull up on the PTO switch to engage it (Figure 12). To stop the machine, release the traction pedal to the neutral position. Set the parking brake whenever you leave the machine. Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch. CAUTION Children or bystanders may be injured if they attempt to move or operate the tractor while it is... -
Page 19: Positioning The Standard Seat
Refer to Figure 13 for a description of what each light means. For details on using the rest of the SCM functions, refer to the Service Manual, available through your Authorized Toro Distributor. -
Page 20: Positioning The Deluxe Seat
Changing the Lumbar Support The back of the seat can be adjusted to provide a customized lumbar support for your lower back. To adjust it, turn the knob, under the left-side arm rest, in either direction to provide the best comfort (Figure 14). Positioning the Deluxe Seat Figure 14 1. -
Page 21: Raising/Lowering The Seat
Changing the Seat Position Changing the Backrest Position The seat can move forward and backward. Position the seat The back of the seat can be adjusted to provide a more where you have the best control of the machine and are most comfortable ride. -
Page 22: Pushing The Machine By Hand
Figure 19 Figure 18 1. By-pass valves 1. Seat latch release bar Loading Machines Pushing the Machine by Hand Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks. If the machine stalls, runs out of fuel, etc. you may need to One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond push it. -
Page 23: Transporting Machines
Transporting Machines WARNING Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases the WARNING possibility of backward tip-over and could cause serious injury or death. Driving on the street or roadway without turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow •... -
Page 24: Operating Tips
Operating Tips Fast Throttle Setting/Ground Speed To maintain enough power for the machine and deck while mowing, operate the engine at the fast throttle position and adjust your ground speed for conditions. A good rule to follow is: decrease ground speed as the load on the cutting blades increases;... - Page 25 Check the blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. Sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Refer to Servicing the Cutting Blades.
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Page 26: Maintenance
• Drain and clean the fuel tank. Every 2 years • Flush and replace cooling system fluid. Important: Refer to your Engine Operator's Manual for additional maintenance procedures. A detailed Service Manual is also available for purchase from your Authorized Toro Distributor. -
Page 27: Daily Maintenance Checklist
Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use. Maintenance Check Item For the week of: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Check Safety Interlock Operation Check Parking Brake Operation Check Fuel Level Check Hydraulic Oil Level Check Engine Oil Level Check Cooling System Fluid Level Check Drain Water/Fuel... -
Page 28: Premaintenance Procedures
Figure 22 Service Interval Chart Premaintenance Lubrication Procedures Greasing the Bearings and Bushings Using the Hood Prop Rod 1. Release the hood latches. Service Interval: Every 50 hours 2. Lift up on the hood until the prop rod can be The machine has grease fittings that must be lubricated positioned behind the frame tube (Figure 23). - Page 29 Figure 24 Note: Bearing life can be negatively affected by improper wash down procedures. Do not wash down the unit when it is still hot and avoid directing high-pressure or high volume spray at the bearings or seals.
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Page 30: Engine Maintenance
Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above 0 degrees F) • Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all temperatures) Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine, set the parking brake and remove the key from the ignition switch. -
Page 31: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Adjusting the Throttle 4. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick. The oil level should be up to the Full mark . 1. Move the throttle lever forward to the front of the 5. If the oil level is below the Full mark, remove the fill control panel slot and then move it back approximately cap (Figure 26) and add oil until level reaches the Full 1/8 inch into the FAST idle detent position. -
Page 32: Fuel System Maintenance
Fuel System 7. Tighten the drain plug on the bottom of the filter canister. Maintenance Bleeding the Fuel System Note: Refer to Adding Fuel for proper fuel recommendations. You must bleed the fuel system before starting the engine if any of the following situations have occurred: DANGER •... -
Page 33: Bleeding Air From The Fuel Injectors
Bleeding Air from the Fuel Fuel Lines and Connections Injectors Service Interval: Every 400 hours Note: This procedure should be used only if the fuel system Check the fuel lines and connections every 400 hours or has been purged of air through normal priming procedures yearly, whichever comes first. -
Page 34: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System Maintenance Important: Whenever working with the electrical system, always disconnect the battery cables, negative (-) cable first, to prevent possible wiring damage from short-outs. Checking the Fuses If the machine stops or has other electrical system issues, Figure 33 check the fuses. -
Page 35: Storing The Battery
Drive System WARNING Battery terminals or metal tools could short against Maintenance metal machine components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting Checking the Tire Pressure in personal injury. • When removing or installing the battery, do not Service Interval: Every 50 hours allow the battery terminals to touch any metal Check the pressure after every 50 operating hours or monthly,... -
Page 36: Cooling System Maintenance
Cooling System 3. Install the expansion tank cap. Maintenance DANGER Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns. • Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Always allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes or until the radiator cap is cool enough to touch without burning your hand before removing the radiator cap. -
Page 37: Brake Maintenance
Brake Maintenance 3. Working from the fan side of the radiator, blow out debris with low pressure (50 psi) compressed air (do not use water). Repeat the step from the front of the Adjusting the Service Brakes radiator and again from the fan side. 4. -
Page 38: Belt Maintenance
Belt Maintenance Checking the Alternator Belt Service Interval: Every 100 hours After the first 10 hours 1. Open the hood and secure the prop rod. 2. Check the tension of the alternator belt by depressing it (Figure 38) midway between the alternator and the crankshaft pulleys with 10 kg (22 lb) of force. -
Page 39: Controls System Maintenance
Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral Note: If the machine has recently had the hydraulic oil changed or the traction motors or hoses replaced, any air trapped in the system will have to be worked out prior to performing this procedure. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Mow Speed Limiter Lever
Figure 40 Figure 41 1. Traction pedal 3. 0.060 inch (1.5 mm) 1. Mow speed limiter lever 2. Stop bolt w/ jam nut 2. Stop bolt w/ jam nut 4. Stop bolt w/ jam nut (forward) (reverse) 4. Thread the stop bolt in to increase the mow speed and out to decrease the mow speed. -
Page 41: Hydraulic System Maintenance
(Available in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. See parts catalog or Toro distributor for part numbers.) Alternate fluids: If the Toro fluid is not available, Mobil® 424 hydraulic fluid may be used. Note: Toro will not assume responsibility for damage caused Figure 42 by improper substitutions. -
Page 42: Storage
B. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with a wire brush and baking soda solution. C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. D. Slowly recharge the battery for 24 hours every 60... - Page 43 Notes:...
- Page 44 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.