Toro Groundsmaster 225 User Manual

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Printed in the USA
 2002 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Warning
Important The engine in this product is not equipped
with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land as defined in CPRC 4126. Other states
or federal areas may have similar laws.
Contents
Page
Introduction 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Riding Mower Safety 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurements 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Steering Wheel 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Seat 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Manual Tube 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect Battery 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Tire Pressure 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install Rear Weight 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine Oil 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Cooling System 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Hydraulic System Fluid 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fill Fuel Tank 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting/Stopping Engine 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Interlock System 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Characteristics 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pushing Or Towing Traction Unit 23. . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing Bearings And Bushings 24. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Chart 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 27. . . . . . . . .
Daily Maintenance Checklist 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Air Cleaner Maintenance 29. . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Dust Cup And Baffle 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Air Cleaner Filter 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting Filter Element 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Radiator And Screen 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Engine Oil And Filter 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Fuel System 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Belts 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PTO Clutch Adjustment 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Coolant In Cooling System 32. . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Transmission For Neutral 32. . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Parking Brake Interlock Switch 33. . .
Changing Hydraulic Oil And Filter 33. . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Traction Pedal 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Service Brakes 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Tilt Steering Control 35. . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Battery 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Harness Service 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Schematic 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Schematic 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Unit 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 40. .

Toro Groundsmaster 225 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	Groundsmaster 225
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English