Form No. 3446-792 Rev A F60 Flail Mower Groundsmaster® 3200 or 3300 Series Traction Unit Model No. 02835—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
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Contents Sharpening the Blades ..................................... 28 Replacing the Blades........................................ 29 Cleaning Under the Cutting Unit........................ 29 Storage ................................................................... 30 Safety ....................................................................... 4 General Safety ................................................... 4 Cutting Unit Safety.............................................. 4 Blade Safety .....
Cutting Unit Safety Safety • The cutting unit is only a complete machine when This machine has been designed in accordance with ANSI B71.4-2017 and Safety Directive 2006/46/EC. installed on a traction unit. Read the traction unit Operator’s Manual carefully for complete instructions on the safe use of the machine.
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decal134-5119 134-5119 3. Mounting hole locations 1. Height of cut 2. Do not use the lower mounting hole. decal117-4979 117-4979 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—keep away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. decal111-9648 111-9648 decal58-6520 1.
decal139-6303 139-6303 1. Entanglement hazard—read the Operator’s Manual; stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. decal120-6604 120-6604 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. decal93-9084 93-9084 1.
Setup 1 Preparing the Machine No Parts Required Procedure Note: Retain all removed parts unless otherwise noted. 1. g300498 Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO, move the lift arms to the lowest position, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key. 2. Wait for all movement to stop and allow the machine to cool before adjusting, cleaning, storing, or repairing it. 3.
g295790 g319436 Figure 5 1. Lift arm Figure 6 3. Large pin 2. Machine frame 1. Castor bolt 4. Bearing spacer 2. Castor fork 5. Large locknut 3. Bearing 2 2. Assembling the Caster Arms and Casters to the Cutting Unit Assemble each caster arm to the cutting unit with 6 carriage bolts (M10) and 6 locknuts (M10) as shown in Figure 7; torque the locknuts to 47 to 57 N∙m (34 to 42 ft-lb).
3. Assemble the casters to the cutting unit with a shim on both sides of the caster shaft hub as shown in Figure 8. 3 Note: You can adjust the height-of-cut setting Installing the Debris Guard to the Front Axle by changing the amount of spacers on either side of the caster shaft hub; refer to Adjusting the Height of Cut (page 17). Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Debris guard 1 Bracket 5 Rivet Procedure Use 5 rivets to install the bracket and debris guard to the front axle (Figure 9).
3. 4 Secure the large pin to the lift arm using a pair of nuts and bolts as shown in Figure 11. Installing the Cutting Unit to the Machine Parts needed for this procedure: 2 Lift arm 2 Large pin 2 Long bolt (3/8 x 2-3/4 inches) 6 Nut (3/8 inch) 2 Small pin 2 Bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) 2 Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) 2 Socket-head capscrew (3/8 x 2-1/4 inches) 2 Washer (3/8 inch) 2 Flange-locknut (3/8 inch) 2 Lift arm pin 2 Lynch pins 1 Sensor bracket g317791 Figure 11 1.
6. Ensure that the sensor bracket does not interfere with the sensor; refer to 7 Adjusting the Sensor Bracket (page 13). When installing the sensor bracket, rotate the bracket up (as shown in Figure 12) before clamping. 7. Align the cutting unit in front of the machine frame and PTO shaft. 8. Perform the following steps to install the PTO shaft to the cutting unit: A. Install the PTO shaft yoke to the cutting unit gearbox shaft as shown in Figure 13. B.
5 Installing the Debris Skirt to the Traction Unit Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Flap mount 6 Carriage bolt (M8) 6 Flange nut (M8) Procedure Use 6 carriage bolts (M8), 6 flange nuts (M8), and the flap mount to secure the debris skirt to the axle bracket. Note: For easier access to this area, you may remove a front wheel or both front wheels. Refer to the Setup section in the traction unit Operator’s Manual for wheel removal and installation instructions. g383966 Figure 14 1.
6 7 Installing the PTO Guard Adjusting the Sensor Bracket Parts needed for this procedure: 1 PTO guard assembly 2 Screw (3/8 x 3/4 inch) 2 Washer (3/8 inch) No Parts Required Procedure The sensor and the sensor-bracket plate should have a 6 mm (0.24 in) clearance between them (Figure 16). Procedure Install the PTO guard assembly to the top of the gearbox as shown in Figure 15. g383544 Figure 16 1. Sensor bracket 2.
9 11 Checking the Gearbox Lubricant Greasing the Cutting Unit No Parts Required No Parts Required Procedure Procedure Grease the cutting unit before the first operation; refer to Lubricating the Cutting Unit (page 22). Failure to properly grease the machine will result in premature failure of critical parts. Ensure that the gearbox has the correct amount of lubricant; refer to Checking the Lubricant in the Gearbox (page 23).
Important: Reducing the engine speed prior to 13 engaging the PTO with the flail helps prevent premature driveline wear. Reducing the Engine Speed before PTO Engagement Engaging the LOW RPM PTO ENGAGE Mode No Parts Required Use the traction-unit display screen to engage LOW RPM PTO ENGAGE mode; refer to your traction unit Operator's Manual.
g383974 Figure 17 Several traction-unit parts removed for clarity. 1. Rubber pads 3. Spacers 2. Existing screws (1/4 inch) 4.
Product Overview Operation Specifications Note: Specifications and design are subject to Cutting Unit General Information change without notice. • Keep the flail blades sharp and in good condition Width of Cut 1.52 m (60 inches) Height of Cut Adjustable from 19 to 102 mm (3/4 to 4 inches) in 13 mm (1/2 inch) increments Net Weight 260 kg (573 lb) • • Attachments/Accessories to ensure good cutting performance, minimum power consumption, and good quality of cut.
1. 2. Position the machine on a level surface, raise the cutting unit and support it with jack stands, shut off the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key from the ignition switch. Refer to the height-of-cut setting table on the height-of-cut decal (Figure 19) for common height-of-cut settings. 5. To adjust the position of the caster fork, remove the height-of-cut caps from the front caster shafts and adjust the amount of spacers on either side of the caster shaft hub (Figure 19).
Cutting Speed To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed. Avoid Cutting Too Low If the cutting width of the cutting unit is wider than the mower you previously used, raise the cutting height to ensure that uneven turf is not cut too short. g034634 Select the Proper Height-of-Cut Setting to Suit Conditions Figure 22 1. Wear line 5. Ensure that each blade bolt is torqued to 45 N∙m (33.2 ft-lb). 6.
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 2 hours • Tighten the caster wheel nuts. After the first 10 hours • Tighten the caster wheel nuts. Before each use or daily • Check the height-of-cut setting. • Inspect the flail rotors and blades for damage, cracks, and loose fasteners. Replace any damaged or cracked parts. • Grease the cutting unit (grease them immediately after every washing regardless of the interval listed).
Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use. Maintenance Check Item For the week of: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Check the condition of the blades and rotors. Check the height-of-cut setting. Check the debris skirt for debris or damage. Clean the cutting unit. Check the front flaps. Lubricate all the grease fittings.1 Touch-up damaged paint. 1. Immediately after every washing, regardless of the interval listed.
Lubricating the Cutting Unit Service Interval: Before each use or daily Grease Type: No. 2 lithium grease Replace any damaged grease fittings. Refer to Figure 23 for the location of each pair of grease fittings on the cutting unit. g311728 Figure 23 Left side shown 1. Caster arm fitting 3. Flange bearing fitting 2. Lift arm fitting 4.
Checking the Lubricant in the Gearbox Changing the Lubricant in the Gearbox Service Interval: Every 50 hours Service Interval: Every 400 hours The gearbox is designed to operate on either petroleum or synthetic SAE 80W–90 gear lube. Although the gearbox is shipped with lubricant from the factory, check the level before operating the cutting unit. The gearbox capacity is 0.33 L (11.15 fl oz). 1.
Checking the Belt Tension Note: To loosen the idler pulley nut, you will need to hold the bolt that secures it in place on the inside of the deck. Service Interval: Every 250 hours 1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting unit, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key. 2. Loosen the 4 captive bolts that secure the top and bottom of the belt cover to the machine (Figure 26). 4. Adjust the nut on the idler pulley post to tension the belt (Figure 27). 5.
Checking the Belt Drive and Removing the Cutting Unit Taper Lock Hardware from the Machine Service Interval: Every 250 hours—Ensure that the belt drive and taper-lock bushing set screws are tightened to the correct torque. 1. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting unit, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key. 2. Disconnect the PTO-shaft yoke from the cutting-unit gearbox shaft as shown in Figure 13.
Servicing the Caster Wheels and Bearings Servicing the Bushings in the Caster Arms The caster arms have bushings pressed into the top and bottom of the tube, and after many hours of operation, the bushings wear. To check the bushings, move the caster fork back and forth and from side to side. If the caster spindle is loose inside the bushings, the bushings are worn; replace them. 1.
Checking the Blade Bolts Checking the Caster Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 50 hours Ensure that all blade bolts are torqued to 45 N∙m (33 ft-lb). Service Interval: Every 50 hours Ensure that the caster tires are filled to 2 to 3.5 bar (30 to 50 psi). Checking the Front Flaps Checking for Rotor Vibration Service Interval: Before each use or daily Ensure that all flaps are undamaged and free to rotate; replace any and all damaged flaps.
Sharpening the Blades Checking the Rotor Bearings WARNING Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check for excessive play in the rotor bearings. Using a grinder in an unsafe manner could cause serious personal injury or property damage. Important: Wear gloves when checking the rotor bearings. 1. Move the machine onto a level surface and engage the parking brake. 2. Raise cutting unit, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3.
Replacing the Blades Note: Pay attention to the bolt-head-position markings so that you replace the bolt in the same direction. Service Interval: Yearly—Replace the blades. 9. To maintain balance, replace blades only as an opposed pair or a whole rotor at a time. Also replace the bushing, the bolt, and the locknut when you replace a blade. There are 2 service kits available for blade replacement; refer to the Parts Catalog. 1.
Storage 1. Park the machine on a level surface, raise the cutting unit to the TRANSPORT position, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key. 2. Thoroughly clean the cutting unit, paying special attention to these areas: • Underneath the cutting unit • Under the cutting unit belt cover • PTO shaft assembly • All grease fittings and pivot points 3. Check and adjust the traction-unit front and rear tire pressure; refer to the traction-unit Operator’s Manual. 4.
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