Summary of Contents for Toro Groundsmaster 31223TE
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Model No. 31223—Serial No. 405700000 and Up Model No. 31223TE—Serial No. 405700000 and Up Model No. 31230—Serial No. 405700000 and Up Model No. 31236—Serial No. 405700000 and Up Model No. 31236TE—Serial No. 405700000 and Up *3438-746* Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on additional information, contact an Authorized Service any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model land unless the engine is equipped with a spark and serial numbers of your product ready.
Contents Crankcase Oil Capacity ........39 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter....39 Adjusting the Throttle........40 Safety ............... 4 Fuel System Maintenance ........40 General Safety ........... 4 Servicing the Water Separator ......40 Safety and Instructional Decals ......4 Bleeding the Fuel System .........
Safety • Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in place and functioning properly on the machine. This machine has been designed in accordance with • Keep your hands and feet away from rotating ANSI B71.4-2017 and with EN ISO 5395 when the CE parts.
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decal117-3233 117-3233 1. Read the Operator's Manual for information on fuses. 2. 4-wheel steer solenoid—7.5 A 3. PTO enable, 4-wheel-steer lamp, deck lift, deck float—7.5 A 4. Glow indicator, fuel-run solenoid, diagnostic light, start—7.5 5. Headlights, deck actuator, power takeoff—10 A 6.
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decal125-9688 125-9688 Model with Cab Only 1. Windshield wipers—off 3. Windshield wipers—on 2. Windshield wipers 4. Spray windshield washer fluid decal120-0250 120-0250 1. Slow-moving vehicle decal130-0594 130-0594 Model with Cab Only decal120-0273 120-0273 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; when sitting in the cab, always wear a seat belt;...
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decal130-0611 130-0611 Model with Cab Only 1. Warning—1) Remove the pin; 2) Raise the doors; 3) Exit the cab decaloemmarkt Manufacturer's Mark decal132-6552 132-6552 1. Indicates that the blade is identified as a part from the 2-Wheel Drive with ROPS and 4-Wheel Drive with ROPS original machine manufacturer.
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decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders away from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries.
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decal117-3273 117-3273 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 6. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 2. Warning—do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 7. Warning—engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key before leaving the machine. 3.
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decal138-8203 138-8203 Note: This machine complies with the industry standard stability test in the static lateral and longitudinal tests with the maximum recommended slope indicated on the decal. Review the instructions for operating the machine on slopes in the Operator’s Manual as well as the conditions in which you would operate the machine to determine whether you can operate the machine in the conditions on that day and at that site.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. PTO driveshaft Bolt (5/16 x 1-3/4 inches) Install the PTO driveshaft to a optional cutting unit or QAS. Locknut (5/16 inch) Roll pin (3/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Retainer pin Use the hardware to install the optional Grease fitting...
Installing the PTO Driveshaft to an Optional Cutting Unit or QAS Parts needed for this procedure: PTO driveshaft g018339 Figure 3 Bolt (5/16 x 1-3/4 inches) 1. Wire-harness connector Locknut (5/16 inch) Roll pin (3/16 x 1-1/2 inches) Position the PTO driveshaft under the front of the machine.
Torque the locknuts to 20 to 25 N∙m (175 to 225 in-lb). Lubricate the grease fittings on the PTO driveshaft. After you connect the other end of the driveshaft to the attachment gearbox shaft, connect the wire-harness connector to the PTO solenoid-valve-coil connector (Figure Using the Optional...
Install the model year decal next to the serial number plate on the machine (Figure Note: For EN ISO 5395, complete the installation of the CE Kit. Contact your authorized Toro distributor for the correct CE Kit. g197397 g278147 Figure 7 Figure 6 1.
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you, press the foot pedal and release it when the steering wheel reaches the desired operating position. Parking Brake To engage the parking brake, push down on the brake pedal and press the top forward to latch it (Figure 7). To disengage the parking brake, press the brake pedal until the parking-brake latch retracts.
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Glow-Plug-Indicator Light (Orange Light) The glow-plug-indicator light (Figure 8) turns on when you turn the ignition switch to the O position. It remains on for 6 seconds. When the light turns off, you can start the engine. Charge Indicator The charge indicator illuminates if electrical charging system is operating above or below the normal operating range (Figure...
Use the Diagnostic ACE display tool and the overlay position. Pull out and down on the latch to close and to help verify and correct electrical functions of the secure the windshield. machine. Contact your authorized Toro distributor for assistance. Cab Controls Model with Cab Only...
Specifications Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. g197702 Figure 13 Description Figure 13 Dimension or Weight reference Height with roll bar up 201 cm (79 inches) Height with roll bar down 137 cm (54 inches) Height with cab 225 cm (88-1/2 inches) Overall length 276 cm (108-1/2 inches)
Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro • Know how to stop the machine and shut off the distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all engine quickly. approved attachments and accessories. •...
Do not use fuel additives. convert to biodiesel blends. • For more information on biodiesel, contact your Petroleum Diesel authorized Toro distributor. Cetane rating: 40 or higher Fuel Tank Capacity Sulfur content: Low sulfur (<500 ppm) or ultra-low sulfur (<15 ppm) 51 L (13.5 US gallons)
Test the safety interlock system before you use the System machine each time. If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an authorized Toro Before you start the engine and use the machine, distributor repair the safety system immediately.
To adjust the back of the seat, turn the knob, located under the right-side armrest, in either direction to provide the best comfort (Figure 15). Changing the Lumbar Support You can adjust the back of the seat to provide a customized lumbar support for your lower back.
g014265 Figure 18 g014263 Figure 19 1. Seat-latch-release bar 1. Height-of-cut pin Adjusting the Height of Cut Adjust the anti-scalp rollers and skids as required. You can adjust the height of cut from 2.5 to 15.8 cm (1 to 6 inches) in 6 mm (1/4 inch) increments by During Operation relocating the height-of-cut pin into different hole locations.
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Roll Bar – Disengage the power takeoff and lower the attachments. • A cab installed by Toro is a roll bar. – Engage the parking brake. • Always wear your seat belt. – Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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• Raising the Roll Bar Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches, holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Important: Always use the seat belt when the roll Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain bar is in the raised and locked position. could overturn the machine.
Starting the Engine After the glow-plug-indicator light turns off, turn the key to the S position. When the engine TART If installed, raise the roll bar up and lock it into starts, release the key. place, sit on the seat, and fasten the seat belt. Important: Use starting cycles of no Ensure that the traction pedal is in the N...
Driving the Machine Note: If you turn the steering wheel too briskly, steering misalignment may occur. The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place Switching from 2-Wheel Steering the throttle control in the F position for best to 4-Wheel Steering performance.
Important: Do not continue to hold the switch blades increases, and increase ground speed as the back after the mower/attachment is fully raised. load on the blades decreases. Doing so causes damage the hydraulic system. Alternating Mowing Direction Note: To lock the cutting unit/attachment in the raised position, raise the deck/attachment past the 15 cm Alternate mowing direction to avoid making ruts in the (6 inch) position, remove the height-of-cut stop pin,...
General Safety • If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement • Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait blade. Refer to the cutting unit Operator’s Manual for all movement to stop before you leave the for instructions to replace the blade.
Changing to Machine Operation Locating the Tie-Down Rotate each bypass valve clockwise 1 turn and Points hand tighten them (Figure 26). There are tie downs located at the front and rear sides Note: Do not overtighten the bypass valves. of the machine (Figure 27).
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Download a free copy of the electrical or hydraulic schematic by visiting www.Toro.com and searching for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page.
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Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Clean the cab air filters; replace them if they are torn or excessively dirty. Every 250 hours • Service the air cleaner. (Service the air cleaner earlier if the air-cleaner indicator shows red. Service it more frequently in extremely dirty or dusty conditions.) Every 400 hours •...
Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use. For the week of: Maintenance Check Item Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Check the safety-interlock operation. Check the brake operation. Check the engine-oil level. Check the cooling-system-fluid level. Drain the water/fuel separator.
Notation for Areas of Concern Inspection performed by: Item Date Information Pre-Maintenance Lubrication Procedures Greasing the Bearings and CAUTION Bushings If you leave the key in the key switch, Service Interval: Every 50 hours Grease the bearing someone could accidently start the engine and bushing grease fittings more and seriously injure you or other bystanders.
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g278285 Figure 29 Shown with cutting unit installed...
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Note: To access the grease fittings for the migration through both the upper and lower king-pin rear-steering linkage, remove the storage bushings. You should see grease purging out of both compartment. the top and the bottom of the axle casting/bushing assembly areas of all 4 kingpin assemblies (Figure Note:...
Release the latch securing the air-cleaner cover to the air-cleaner body (Figure 31). Oil Specification Use Toro Premium Engine Oil or another high-quality, low-ash engine oil that meets or exceeds the following specifications: • API service category CJ-4 or higher •...
Changing the Engine Oil If the engine oil level is above the Full mark, change the engine oil. and Filter The best time to check the engine oil is when the engine is cool before it has been started for the day. Service Interval: After the first 50 hours If it has already been run, allow the oil to drain back Every 150 hours...
Adjusting the Throttle Fuel System Maintenance Move the throttle lever forward to the front of the control panel slot and then move it back approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) into the F idle Note: Refer to Fuel Specification (page 21) for the position.
g003993 Figure 36 1. Bleed screw Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O position. The electric fuel pump will begin operation, thereby forcing air out around the air bleed screw. Leave the key in the O position until a solid stream of fuel flows out around the screw.
Electrical System Maintenance Electrical System Safety • Disconnect the battery before repairing the machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal first and the negative last. • Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated area, away from sparks and flames.
Use the Diagnostic ACE display tool and overlay to help verify and correct electrical functions of the machine. Contact your Toro Distributor for assistance. Checking the Interlock g014186 Switches Figure 38 1.
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CAUTION If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly, causing personal injury. • Do not tamper with the interlock switches. • Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine. Verifying the Interlock Switch Function g004140...
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If each output switch is in the correct position and functioning correctly but the output LEDs are not correctly illuminated, this indicates an ECM problem. If this occurs, contact your Toro Distributor for assistance. Important: Do not leave the Diagnostic ACE display connected to the machine.
Drive System On a paved or dirt surface, turn the steering wheel to the left or right and continue turning until Maintenance all 4 wheels have stopped turning. Automatic synchronization of the wheel alignment should occur. Checking the Tire Pressure Important: Doing this procedure on turf can result in turf damage directly under each of...
Cooling System • Preferred: When mixing coolant from a concentrate, mix it with distilled water. Maintenance • Preferred option: If distilled water is not available, use a pre-mix coolant instead of a concentrate. • Minimum requirement: If distilled water and Cooling System Safety pre-mix coolant are not available, mix concentrated coolant with clean drinkable water.
Brake Maintenance Loosen the flange nut securing the clean-out cover to the underside of the rear frame (Figure 45). Rotate the cover to the side to expose the clean-out hole in the frame. Adjusting the 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.
Belt Maintenance Checking the Alternator Belt Service Interval: Every 100 hours After the first 10 hours Open the hood and secure the prop rod. Check the tension of the alternator belt by pressing it (Figure 48) midway between the alternator and the crankshaft pulleys with 10 kg (22 lb) of force.
Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral Note: If the machine has recently had the hydraulic fluid changed or the traction motors or hoses replaced, work out any air trapped in the system prior to performing this procedure. To do this, operate the machine in forward and reverse for a few minutes and then replenish the oil as required.
Toro Premium Transmission/Hydraulic Tractor and hold it there. Fluid (Available in 19 L (5 gallon) pails or 208 L (55 gallon) drums. See the Parts Catalog or your Toro Note: Maintain only light pressure on the pedal Distributor for part numbers).
Important: Do not engage the PTO. Place a large pan under the hydraulic reservoir and transmission case and remove the plugs, Raise the deck to extend the lift cylinders, shut draining all of the hydraulic fluid (Figure 52). off the engine, and remove the key. Remove the hydraulic-filler cap (Figure 51) from...
Cab Maintenance Important: Do not use brackish or reclaimed water to clean the machine. Filling the Washer-Fluid Bottle Perform the pre-maintenance procedure; refer Maintenance Safety (page 32). Open the hood and locate the washer-fluid bottle (Figure 53). g028378 Figure 54 In-Cab Air Filter 1.
Cleaning the Important: Do not use water to clean the condenser because moisture on the Air-Conditioning Coil components attracts dirt and dust, which make the components more difficult to clean. Service Interval: Every 50 hours Clean the Install the fan-panel assembly and fans to the air-conditioning coil more underside of the cab top with the 2 knobs that frequently in extremely dusty...
4. Do not pressure-wash under the rear overhang. a wire brush and baking-soda solution. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent Waste Disposal corrosion. Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine Slowly charge the battery for 24 hours every coolant are pollutants.
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Change the engine oil and filter; refer to Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (page 39). Fill the engine with the designated quantity of engine oil; refer to Oil Specification (page 38). Start the engine and run it at idle speed for 2 minutes.
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