Form No. 3443-874 Rev A Pro Force® Debris Blower Groundsmaster® 3200 or 3300 Series Traction Unit Model No. 31916—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Use of this product may cause exposure to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Introduction g246900 Figure 1 The debris blower is mounted to a ride-on machine which is intended to be used by professional, hired operators in commercial applications.
Contents Safety Safety ....................................................................... 3 General Safety ................................................... 3 Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 3 Setup ........................................................................ 5 1 Removing the Blower from the Crate ................ 6 2 Installing the Mounting Plate to the Debris Blower Frame ................................................. 8 3 Preparing the Traction Unit .....
decal137-3999 137-3999 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 3. Warning—wear hearing and eye protection. 2. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away from the machine. 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hands—shut off the engine; keep hands away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. decal144-3323 144-3323 1. Read the Operator’s Manual before performing maintenance. 2. Grease points decal133-8061 133-8061 decal139-6304 139-6304 1.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Use Qty. 1 No parts required – Remove the blower from the crate. 2 Mounting plate assembly Bolt (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) Locknut (1/2 inch) 1 4 4 Install the mounting plate to the debris blower frame. 3 No parts required – Prepare the traction unit for installation.
1 Removing the Blower from the Crate No Parts Required Procedure Important: Ensure that the jack stand is installed to stabilize the blower before you unbolt the blower frame from the shipping crate or remove the crate. 1. Remove the top of the crate (Figure 3). g027060 Figure 4 1. Lift strap 5. 2. Top end assembly Remove the snapper pin securing the jack-stand tube to the storage tube (Figure 5). Remove the jack assembly from the storage position. g021672 Figure 3 1. Top of crate 3.
. Lift the blower until the strap is tight. 11. Carefully remove the bolts holding the blower to the wood pallet. 12. Slide the crate away from the blower and lower the blower until the castor wheels and jack stand touch the floor keeping the strap tight (Figure 8). g021675 Figure 6 1. Lift loop 8. Insert the jack-stand tube into the frame tube, align the holes, and secure it into position with the snapper pin (Figure 7). g021676 Figure 8 1. Bolts 13. g021637 Figure 7 1. Frame tube 2.
2 Installing the Mounting Plate to the Debris Blower Frame Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Mounting plate assembly 4 Bolt (1/2 x 1-1/4 inches) 4 Locknut (1/2 inch) g350942 Figure 10 1. Locknuts 2. Mounting plate assembly Procedure 1. Remove the bolts securing the mounting plate assembly to the crate (Figure 9). 3. Bolts 3. Torque the bolts to 92 to 113 N∙m (68 to 82 ft-lb). 4. Secure the safety chains to the mounting plate assembly.
4. 4 Mounting the Debris Blower to the Traction Unit Secure the front of the lift arms to the mounting assembly using the 2 hex-head bolts and 2 curved washers removed from the attachment in 3 Preparing the Traction Unit (page 8) as shown in Figure 12. Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Debris blower assembly 2 U-bolt 4 Locknut (3/8 inch) 2 Stop plate 4 Carriage bolt (5/16 x 3-1/4 inches) 4 Locknut (5/16 inch) Procedure 1. 2.
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Important: Only engage the PTO at low idle; engaging the PTO at high idle will reduce the life of the clutch. Important: Do not operate the machine without the fan guard and gear-case guard in place (Figure 14). g350949 Figure 13 1. Capscrew 3. Locknut 2. Washer 7. Tighten the PTO connection hardware; refer to your machine’s Operator's Manual for torque specifications. 8.
cleaning, or storing the machine. Know how to stop the machine quickly. injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope operation. Operating the machine on any slope requires extra caution. • Keep all guards, safety devices, and decals in place. Repair or replace all safety devices and replace all illegible or missing decals. Do not operate the machine unless they are present and functioning properly. • Review the traction unit specifications to ensure that you do not exceed its slope capabilities.
Adjusting the Blower Nozzle Height Operating Tips WARNING The blower nozzle can be operated at a height range from 114 to 216 mm (4.5 to 8.5 inches). To adjust the blower nozzle height, position the castor wheel axles in the upper or lower holes of the castor forks and add or remove an equal number of spacers from the castor forks. 1. Start the engine and raise the blower off the floor so that you can change the castor wheels. 2. Shut off the engine and remove the key. 3.
Maintenance Lubricating the Blower Service Interval: Every 50 hours Maintenance Safety – Wait for all moving parts to stop. The debris blower has bearings and bushings that must be lubricated regularly. If the machine is operated under normal conditions, lubricate bearings with No. 2 lithium grease. Lubricate fittings immediately after every washing, regardless of the interval listed. – Remove the machine from the traction unit. The lubrication points are as follows: – Lower the jack stand.
Lubricating the Driveshaft Service Interval: Before each use or daily The mounting kit drive shaft has bearings and bushings that you must lubricate regularly. If you are operating the machine under normal conditions, lubricate bearings with No. 2 lithium grease. Lubricate fittings immediately after every washing, regardless of the interval listed. 1. Position the machine and blower on a level surface and lower the blower. 2. There are 7 grease points; refer to the mount kit service decal or Figure 18.
Checking the Gearbox Lubrication Service Interval: Every 50 hours 6. Install the check/fill plug to the gearbox. 7. Install the cover. Checking the Nozzle Gearbox capacity: 207 ml (7 fl oz). Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Position the machine and blower on a level surface and lower the blower. 2. Remove the 5 bolts and washers securing the gear case cover to the blower (Figure 19).
Cleaning the Nozzle Guides Adjusting the Nozzle Belt Check and remove any grass, dirt or debris buildup around and in between the nozzle guides (Figure 22). Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 50 hours Keep the nozzle free of debris to prevent the motor from stalling. Adjust the belt if the belt slips when changing direction of the nozzle. 1. Press the belt, at the center of the longest span, with 30 N∙m (22 lb) of force (Figure 23). Note: The belt should deflect 4.8 mm (0.19 inch). 2.
Storage 1. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire blower. Important: You can wash the machine with mild detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the machine. Avoid excessive use of water. 2. Check and tighten all bolts and nuts. Replace any worn parts. 3. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 4. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage, or storage area.
Declaration of Incorporation The Toro Company, 8111 Lyndale Ave. South, Bloomington, MN, USA declares that the following unit(s) conform(s) to the directives listed, when installed in accordance with the accompanying instructions onto certain Toro models as indicated on the relevant Declarations of Conformity. Model No. 31916 Serial No.
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The Toro Warranty Two-Year or 1,500 Hours Limited Warranty Parts Conditions and Products Covered The Toro Company warrants your Toro Commercial product (“Product”) to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 2 years or 1,500 operational hours*, whichever occurs first. This warranty is applicable to all products with the exception of Aerators (refer to separate warranty statements for these products).
