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Form No. 3391-328 Rev A Groundsmaster ® 360 2-Wheel Drive Multi-Purpose Machine Model No. 31230—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3391-328* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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This product complies with all relevant European directives. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional For details, please see the separate product specific information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet. Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready.
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 ........38 Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 6 Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral....38 Setup ................11 Adjusting the Maximum Ground Speed .....39...
Safety • Replace faulty silencers/mufflers. • Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2012.
• 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 is not included in the standard.
If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed • slowly off the slope. Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. • Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.
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117-3270 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, hand; entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place. 117-3272 117–2718 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual; failure to us the rollover protection system (ROPS) can result in injury in the event of a rollover;...
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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.
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106-9290 1. Inputs 5. In seat 9. Outputs 13. Start 2. Not active 14. Power 6. Power Take-off (PTO) 10. Power Take Off (PTO) 3. High temperature shutdown 7. Parking brake Off 11. Start 4. High temperature warning 8. Neutral 12.
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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. 7. Wear eye protection; 2. No fire, open flame, or smoking.
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.
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.
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 the Run position.
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.
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.
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 seat belt.
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.
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...
Refer to Figure 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.
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).
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.
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.
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 •...
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;...
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.
• 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.
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...
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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.
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.
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 (Figure 26) and add oil until level reaches the Full...
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 •...
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.
Electrical System WARNING Maintenance CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Important: Whenever working with the electrical Battery posts, terminals, and related system, always disconnect the battery cables, negative accessories contain lead and lead compounds, (-) cable first, to prevent possible wiring damage from short-outs.
Drive System Cooling System Maintenance Maintenance DANGER Checking the Tire Pressure Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching Service Interval: Every 50 hours hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns. Check the pressure after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first.
3. Install the expansion tank cap. 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 radiator and again from the fan side. 4.
Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Service Brakes Adjust the service brakes when there is more than 25 mm (1 inch) of free travel of the brake pedal, or when the brakes do not work effectively. Free travel is the distance the brake pedal moves before you feel braking resistance.
Belt Maintenance Controls System Maintenance Checking the Alternator Belt Adjusting the Traction Drive Service Interval: Every 100 hours After the first 10 hours for Neutral 1. Open the hood and secure the prop rod. Note: If the machine has recently had the hydraulic oil 2.
Figure 38 Figure 39 1. Transmission control rods 1. Traction pedal 3. 0.060 inch (1.5 mm) 2. Stop bolt w/ jam nut 4. Stop bolt w/ jam nut (forward) (reverse) • If the left rear tire is rotating in reverse, lengthen the rod by slowly turning the rod counter-clockwise (as viewed from the front) until the left rear tire 4.
(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 40 by improper substitutions.
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...
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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.