IMPORTANT identifies special mechanical information and NOTE identifies general information worthy of special attention. If help about operation or safety is ever needed, contact your local Authorized TORO Distributor. In addition to genuine TORO replacement parts, the distributor also has optional equipment for the complete line of TORO turf care equipment.
Safety Training 2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar which may be thrown by the machine. with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Safety • engage the clutch slowly, and always keep • stop the engine and remove the key. the machine in gear, especially when travailing downhill; 13. Disengage the drive to attachments when transporting or not in use. • machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and during tight turns;...
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Safety 8. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to Sound Pressure Level prevent entrapment of the fingers between This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted moving blades and fixed parts of the machine. sound pressure at the operator ear of: 83 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per 9.
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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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 & smoking system prohibited Level...
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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...
Preparation Before Operating Add Engine Oil Fill The Fuel Tank NOTE: NEVER USE METHANOL, GASOLINE Initially, the crankcase must be filled with 47 cl (16 CONTAINING METHANOL, GASOLINE ounces) of proper viscosity oil (See chart below). CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL, Use any high-quality detergent oil having the GASOLINE ADDITIVES, PREMIUM GASOLINE American Petroleum Institute (API) “service...
Preparation Before Operating Figure 2 1. Fuel tank cap Figure 3. 2. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled 1. Drive pulley 2. Four holes gasoline. 3. Idler pulley Leveling The Rear Drum 7. Loosen the four roller bearing screws and the To The Reel screw securing the idler pulley.
Preparation Before Operating to backlap or regrind the cutting unit to achieve the sharp edges needed for precision cutting (see Toro reel sharpening manual). Adjust The Height Of Cut 1. Verify that the rear roller is level and that the bedknife-to-reel contact is correct.
Preparation Before Operating Note: The front roller can be put in three different positions (Fig. 9) depending on the application and your needs. • Use the front position when a groomer is installed. • Use the middle position without a groomer. •...
Preparation Before Operating Adjusting The Cut-Off Bar Adjust the cut-off bar to assure clippings are cleanly discharged from the reel area: 1. Loosen the screws securing the top bar (Fig. 11) to the cutting unit. Insert a .060 inch feeler gauge between the top of the reel and the bar and tighten the screws.
Controls Traction Engagement Lever (Fig. 13)—Located on the front right side of the control panel. The lever has two positions: NEUTRAL and FORWARD. Pushing the lever forward engages the traction drive. Operator Presence Control (Optional) (Fig. 13)— Located on the rear of the handle. Push the control lever forward to engage the traction drive.
Operating Instructions Starting And Stopping Transport Operation Note: Make sure the spark plug wire is installed on 1. Push the kick stand down with your foot and the spark plug. pull up on the handle to raise the rear of the mower and install the transport wheels.
Operating Before Mowing Control Operation Be sure the mower is carefully adjusted and is set To operate the controls while mowing: evenly on both sides of the reel. Improper mower adjustment is magnified many times in the 1. Start the engine, set the throttle at reduced appearance of the clipped turf.
Maintenance Minimum Recommended Maintenance Intervals Maintenance Procedure Maintenance Interval & Service Service air filter pre-cleaner. Every Every Every Every Lubricate all grease fittings. 25 hours 50 hours 100 hours 200 hours Check for loose fasteners. Clean the fuel filter and sediment bowl. Adjust the traction drive belts.
Maintenance Lubrication The (13) grease fittings on the mower should be greased at least every 25 hours. Lubricate using No. 2 multi-purpose lithium base grease. A hand- operated grease gun is recommended for best results. 1. Wipe each grease fitting with a clean cloth. Figure 19 2.
To change oil: Engine Oil 1. Start and run the engine for a few minutes to The TORO Company recommends that the oil level warm the engine oil. be checked each time mower is used or after every 5 operating hours. Initially, change oil after the first 2.
Maintenance Clean the cover thoroughly (Fig. 23). IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine without an air cleaner element because extreme engine wear and damage will likely result. Replacing The Spark Plug Use an NGK BPR 5ES spark plug or equivalent. Correct air gap is 0.71–0.79mm (0.028”–0.031“).
Maintenance Cleaning The Fuel Filter Initially, clean the fuel filter after the first 20 hours of operation; thereafter clean it after every 50 hours operation. 1. Close the fuel shut-off valve and unscrew the bowl from the filter body (Fig. 27). Figure 27 1.
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Maintenance D. Reinstall the belt cover by placing the D. Install the belt cover by placing the cover cover in position. While maintaining a in position. While maintaining a slight gap slight gap between the cover seal and the between the cover seal and the side plate, side plate, install each mounting bolt until install each mounting bolt until the threads the threads engage in the insert.
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Maintenance D. Reinstall the belt cover by placing the cover in position. While maintaining a slight gap between the cover seal and the side plate, install each mounting bolt until the threads engage in the insert. The gap will allow visual alignment of the bolt to the threaded insert.
Maintenance 3. Remove the capscrews; securing the front and 11. Adjust belt tension on the traction drive and reel rear sections of the differential cover to drive belts, refer to Adjusting The Traction differential housing and slide the cover sections Drive and Reel Drive Belts.
Maintenance 1. Move the service/park brake lever to the OFF Note: Speed is measured at the engine output position. shaft. Actual engine speed is twice the output shaft speed. 2. Loosen the retainer securing the v-belt cover and pivot the cover open (Fig. 36). Figure 37 1.
(Fig. 38). 3. Backlap according to procedure in TORO 3. On each side of the machine, loosen the jam nut Sharpening Reel and Rotary Mowers Manual, securing the bedbar bolt (Fig.
DANGER Under no circumstances use a short-handled paint brush for backlapping. 29-9100 Handle assembly complete or individual parts are available from your local authorized TORO distributor. Identification And Ordering Model And Serial Numbers The Greensmaster 1000 has two identification ®...