Toro Greensmaster 3250-D, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Form No 3358 842 Rev B Greensmaster 3250 D Traction Unit Model No 04383 Serial No 280000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN ...

Page 2: ...rmation help finding a dealer or to register your product Whenever you need service genuine Toro parts or additional information contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product Write the numbers in the space provided Figure 1 1 Model and serial n...

Page 3: ...ping the Machine 31 Bleeding the Fuel System 32 Checking the Safety Interlock System 32 Setting the Reel Speed 33 Preparing the Machine for Mowing 33 Training Period 34 Before Mowing 34 Mowing Procedures 34 Transport Operation 35 Inspection and Cleanup After Mowing 35 Towing the Machine 35 Maintenance 36 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 36 Daily Maintenance Checklist 37 Lubrication 38 Engine Mai...

Page 4: ...ntrol are insufficient wheel grip being driven too fast inadequate braking the type of machine is unsuitable for the task lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions especially slopes The owner user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself other people or property Preparation While mowing always wear substantial footwear long trousers hard h...

Page 5: ...efore restarting and operating the equipment Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the engine and if the engine is provided with a fuel shut off valve turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks Stop t...

Page 6: ... creeks or other hazards Reduce speed when making sharp turns Avoid sudden stops and starts Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roads Always yield the right of way Apply the service brakes when going downhill to keep forward speed slow and to maintain control of the machine The grass baskets must be in place during operation of the reels or thatchers for maximum safety Shut the engine off ...

Page 7: ...he body away from the cutting units attachments and any moving parts especially the screen at the side of the engine Keep everyone away To ensure safety and accuracy have an Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine speed with a tachometer Maximum governed engine speed should be 2900 RPM The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase If major repairs ...

Page 8: ...damaged or lost 114 4614 93 8068 1 Read the Operator s Manual for instructions on how to lock and unlock the steering arm 108 5278 1 Warning read theOperator s Manual 93 6686 1 Hydraulic oil 2 Read the Operator s Manual 93 9051 1 Read the Operator s Manual 93 6681 1 Cutting dismemberment hazard stay away from moving parts 93 6689 1 Danger do not sit on the plastic shroud 8 ...

Page 9: ...rator s Manual 9 Water in the fuel indicator light 14 Use for mowing 5 Lower the reels and engage 10 Headlights On 15 Neutral Use for backlapping reels 104 7728 104 7729 Replaces 104 7728 for CE 1 Warning read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard hand or foot stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop 93 7275 1 Read the Operator s Manual...

Page 10: ...ludes a slope warning required on the machine for compliance to the European Lawn Mower Safety Standard EN836 1997 The conservative maximum slope angles indication for operation of this machine are prescribed by and required by this standard 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual 4 Cutting hazard of hand or foot stay away from moving parts 2 Tipping hazard do not use the machine on a slope greater t...

Page 11: ...sion hazard 6 Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery 2 No fire open flames or smoking 7 Wear eye protection explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 8 Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns 4 Wear eye protection 9 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 5 Read the Operator s Manual 10 Contains lead do not d...

Page 12: ...e Rollers 7 No parts required Optional Oil Cooler Offset Lift Hook 1 Bolts M10 1 5 2 Gauge bar 1 Bolt 10 x 5 8 inch 1 Jam nut 10 1 Cutting unit 3 Washer 6 Ball stud 6 8 Grass Basket 3 Install the cutting units 9 No parts required Adjust the transport height 10 Calcium chloride purchase separately 40 lb Add rear ballast Warning decal 1 11 Danger decal 1 Affix the appropriate language decal over Eng...

Page 13: ...under the bottom edge of the adapter plate Figure 3 Install and tighten the locknut to secure the wheel to the castor fork Do not overtighten the locknut as the wheel must rotate freely Figure 3 1 Rear wheel 4 Rear castor fork 2 Hub 5 Wheel bolt 3 Nut 6 Spacer 2 6 Wipe the grease fitting clean on the wheel assembly Pump grease into the wheel hub until grease is seen exiting at both hub bearings Wi...

Page 14: ...ectrolyte until the plates are covered with about 1 4 inch 6 mm of fluid Figure 6 Figure 6 1 Electrolyte 4 Allow approximately 20 to 30 minutes for the electrolyte to soak into the plates Fill as necessary to bring the electrolyte to within about 1 4 inch 6 mm of the bottom of the fill well Figure 6 Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks ...

Page 15: ...l tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor Failure to correctly activate the battery may result in battery gassing and or premature battery failure 7 First install the positive cable red to the positive terminal and then the negative cable black to the negative terminal of the battery and secure them with the bolts and nuts Figure 7 Slide the rubber boot over the...

Page 16: ...ear or damage to the cable Figure 8 1 Negative 2 Positive 3 Connect the black ground cable to the negative post of the battery Secure it with a wrench and coat the terminal with petroleum jelly Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the tractor and cables causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting in personal injury Always disconnect the negative black battery ca...

Page 17: ... floor 3 If an adjustment is required loosen the jam nut on the carrier frame stop screw Figure 10 and rotate the screw up or down to raise or lower the carrier frame Tighten the jam nut after adjustment is attained Figure 10 1 Carrier frame roller 2 Carrier frame stop screw 7 Optional Oil Cooler No Parts Required Procedure If you are operating the machine in hot climates where ambient temperature...

Page 18: ...d to expose bedknife reel prop up rear of cutting unit to make sure nuts on back end of bedbar adjusting screws are not resting on work surface Figure 11 Figure 11 1 Prop not provided 2 Bedknife adjusting screw nut 2 1 Remove the cutting units from the cartons Assemble and adjust them as listed in the cutting unit Operator s Manual Use the gauge bar from the loose parts kit to adjust the height of...

Page 19: ... reel tube Figure 15 Remove the drive coupler Figure 15 1 Snap ring 2 Drive coupler E Apply grease to the inside diameter of the drive coupler Install the drive coupler to the left end of the cutting unit reel tube with a snap ring F Install the motor mount to the left end of the cutting unit with the 2 allen head screws previously removed Torque screws to 12 15 ft lbs 16 20 N m G Install the coun...

Page 20: ...otor 11 Using a hand pump grease gun fill the cavity at the end of the cutting unit with 2 general purpose grease 12 Coat the spline shaft of the motor with clean grease and install the motor by rotating the motor clockwise so the motor flanges clear the studs Rotate the motor counterclockwise until the flanges are encircling the studs Figure 18 13 Tighten the mounting bolts Figure 18 9 Adjusting ...

Page 21: ...port plate mounting screw 4 Loosen the transport plate mounting screws Figure 19 Figure 20 and Figure 21 5 Raise the cutting units to the transport position Important Do not raise the suspension to the transport position when the reel motors are in the holders in the machine frame Damage to the motors or hoses could result 6 Ensure each carrier frame is at the same height from the ground If they a...

Page 22: ...Parts needed for this procedure 1 Warning decal 1 Danger decal Procedure 1 Affix the warning decal over English warning decal 104 2053 for CE compliance 2 Affix the danger decals over English danger decals 104 7728 for CE compliance 12 Reading the Manuals and Viewing the Training Materials Parts needed for this procedure 2 Operator s Manual traction unit 1 Engine Operator s Manual engine 1 Parts C...

Page 23: ...l Form the habit of locking the parking brake before you leave the machine Lock the parking brake any time you leave the machine Throttle Control The throttle control Figure 24 gives the operator the ability to control the speed of the engine Moving the throttle control toward the Fast position increases the engine RPM moving the throttle control toward Slow will decrease the engine RPM Ground spe...

Page 24: ...ttery Warning Light The light Figure 24 glows if the battery charge is low Glow Plug Indicator Light When the glow plug indicator light Figure 24 is lit it indicates the glow plugs are on Raise Lower Mow Control Moving the control Figure 24 forward during operation lowers the cutting units and starts the reels Pull back on the control to stop the reels and raise the cutting units During operation ...

Page 25: ... inches 150 cm Wheel tread 50 5 inches 128 cm Wheel base 48 6 inches 123 cm Overall length w baskets 93 9 inches 238 cm Overall width 68 inches 173 cm Overall height 50 5 inches 128 cm Weight w reels 8 Blade 4 Bolt 1338 lb 608 kg Attachments Accessories A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories are available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities Contact you...

Page 26: ... cool before it has been started for the day If it has already been run allow the oil to drain back down to the sump for at least 10 minutes before checking If the oil level is at or below the add mark on the dipstick add oil to bring the oil level to the full mark DO NOT OVERFILL If the oil level is between the full and add marks no oil addition is required Important Be sure to keep the engine oi...

Page 27: ...pump life and increased power compared to winter grade fuel Under certain conditions diesel fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can cause property damage Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area when the engine is off and is cold Wipe up any fuel that spills Do not fill the fuel tank completely full A...

Page 28: ...ner and slow the loss of any static charge When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle If a fuel dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel ...

Page 29: ...Viscosity Index Low Pour Point Anti wear Hydraulic Fluid ISO VG 46 Material Properties Viscosity ASTM D445 cSt 40 C 44 to 48 cSt 100 C 7 9 to 8 5 Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 140 to 160 Pour Point ASTM D97 34 F to 49 F Industry Specifications Vickers I 286 S Quality Level Vickers M 2950 S Quality Level Denison HF 0 Important The ISO VG 46 Multigrade fluid has been found to offer optimal performance ...

Page 30: ...s from your Mobil Distributor Note Many hydraulic fluids are almost colorless making it difficult to spot leaks A red dye additive for the hydraulic system oil is available in 2 3 oz 20 ml bottles One bottle is sufficient for 4 6 gal 15 22 l of hydraulic oil Order Part No 44 2500 from your Authorized Toro Distributor This red dye is not recommended for use with biodegradable fluids Use food colori...

Page 31: ...s and performance closely so that minor difficulties which could lead to major problems are noted and can be corrected Inspect the machine frequently during break in for signs of oil leakage loose fasteners or any other malfunction To ensure optimum performance of the brake system burnish break in the brakes before using the machine To burnish the brakes firmly apply the brakes and drive the machi...

Page 32: ...ystem 1 Position the machine on a level surface Make sure the fuel tank is at least half full 2 Open the breather valve on top of the canister until fuel leaks out Figure 35 3 Close the breather valve Figure 35 1 Fuel filter 2 Breather valve 4 Crank the engine for 5 seconds then pause Repeat the procedure until the engine starts and runs smoothly Checking the Safety Interlock System If the safety ...

Page 33: ...rect the problem if it is not operating properly 5 Sit on the seat move the traction pedal to Neutral move the functional control lever to Neutral and engage the parking brake Start the engine Move the raise lower mow control forward to lower the cutting units The cutting units should lower but not start rotating If they do the interlock system is not operating correctly Correct the problem Settin...

Page 34: ...e to try to gain the required timing necessary to minimize the cleanup mowing operation 3 Overlap a minimal amount with the previous cut on return passes To assist in maintaining a straight line across the green and keep the machine an equal distance from the edge of the previous cut establish an imaginary sight line approximately 6 to 10 ft 1 8 to 3 m ahead of the machine to the edge of the uncut...

Page 35: ... full up position Move the functional control lever to the transport position Use the brakes to slow the machine while going down steep hills to avoid loss of control Always approach rough areas at a reduced speed and cross severe undulations carefully Familiarize yourself with the width of the machine Do not attempt to pass between objects that are close together so that costly damage and down ti...

Page 36: ...k every 30 days Every 50 hours Service the air cleaner foam pre cleaner more frequently when operating conditions are dusty or dirty Change the engine oil Check the battery cable connections Every 100 hours Change the engine oil filter Every 200 hours Check the torque of the wheel nuts Service the air cleaner cartridge more frequently when operating conditions are dusty or dirty Check the reel bea...

Page 37: ...ngine oil level Clean the screen and radiator Inspect the air filter Check any unusual engine noises Check the reel to bedknife adjustment Check the hydraulic hoses for damage Check for fluid leaks Check the tire pressure Check the height of cut adjustment Lubricate all grease fittings 1 Lubricate the traction and brake linkage Touch up damaged paint 1 Immediately after every washing regardless of...

Page 38: ...41 Castor bearing 1 Figure 41 Steering cylinder 2 Figure 41 Lift arms 3 Figure 42 Traction pedal pivot 1 Figure 43 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 1 Wipe the grease fitting clean so foreign matter cannot be forced into the bearing or bushing 2 Pump grease into the bearing or bushing 3 Wipe up excess grease 4 Apply grease to the reel motor spline shaft and onto the lift arm when the cutting unit is r...

Page 39: ...e new filter for shipping damage checking the sealing end of the filter and the body Do not use a damaged element Insert the new filter by applying pressure to the outer rim of the element to seat it in the canister Do not apply pressure to the flexible center of the filter 4 Clean the dirt ejection port located in the removable cover Remove the rubber outlet valve from the cover clean the cavity ...

Page 40: ...gure 45 3 Adjust the idle speed screw to obtain 1500 RPM 4 Tighten the locknut Fuel System Maintenance Fuel Filter Water Separator Service Interval Every 800 hours Servicing the Filter 1 Close the fuel shut off valve Figure 46 below the fuel tank Figure 46 1 Fuel shut off valve 2 Clean the area where the filter canister mounts Figure 47 3 Place a drain pan under the fuel filter 4 Open the filter d...

Page 41: ...The battery electrolyte level must be properly maintained and the top of the battery kept clean lf the machine 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 Maintain the cell level with distilled or demineralized water Do not fill the cells above the bottom of the split ri...

Page 42: ...and terminals separately Reconnect the cables positive cable first and coat the terminals with petroleum jelly Always disconnect the negative black battery cable before disconnecting the positive red cable Always connect the positive red battery cable before connecting the negative black cable Storing the Battery If the machine will be stored more than 30 days remove the battery and charge it full...

Page 43: ...ustment Figure 49 Verify the adjustment with the throttle in the Slow and Fast position E From each side of the bulkhead tighten the locknuts evenly securing the traction cable to the bulkhead Figure 49 Do not twist the cable Note If cable tension exists when the functional control lever is in neutral the machine may creep when the lever is moved to the Mow or Transport position Figure 49 1 Tracti...

Page 44: ... as required Cooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Radiator Screen To prevent the system from overheating the radiator screen and radiator must be kept clean Check and clean the screen and radiator daily or if necessary hourly Clean these components more frequently in dusty dirty conditions 1 Remove the radiator screen Figure 52 2 Working from the fan side of the radiator blow out the radiator w...

Page 45: ... adjust the clevis accordingly Figure 53 4 Assemble the clevis to the brake shaft Figure 53 5 Check the amount of free travel of the brake pedal when the adjustment is completed There should be 1 2 to 1 inch 13 to 25 mm travel before the brake shoes make contact with the brake drums Adjust if necessary to achieve this setting 6 While moving forward in transport speed press the brake pedal both bra...

Page 46: ... the jam nut Figure 55 1 Flow control valve Backlapping Contact with the reels or other moving parts can result in personal injury Keep fingers hands and clothing away from the reels or other moving parts Never attempt to turn the reels by hand or foot while the engine is running 1 Position the machine on a level surface lower the cutting units stop the engine engage the parking brake 2 Unlock and...

Page 47: ...s will not raise or function properly Hydraulic System Maintenance Changing the Hydraulic Oil and Filter Service Interval After the first 50 hours Every 800 hours If the oil becomes contaminated contact your local Toro distributor because the system must be flushed Contaminated oil looks milky or black when compared to clean oil 1 Clean the area around the filter mounting area Figure 57 Place a dr...

Page 48: ...d old grass clippings Sharpen the reels and bedknives if necessary refer to the Cutting Unit Operator s Manual Use a rust preventive on bedknives and reel blades Grease and oil all lubrication points refer to Lubrication 2 Block up the wheels to remove any weight on the tires 3 Drain and replace the hydraulic fluid and filter and inspect the hydraulic lines and fittings Replace if necessary refer ...

Page 49: ...Schematics Electrical Schematic Rev B 49 ...

Page 50: ...Hydraulic Schematic Rev C 50 ...

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Page 52: ...t is not limited to dam age to seats due to wear or abrasion worn painted surfaces scratched decals or windows etc Parts Parts scheduled for replacement as required maintenance are war ranted for the period of time up to the scheduled replacement time for that part Parts replaced under this warranty are covered for the duration of the original product warranty and become the property of Toro Toro ...