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Safety

Transmission

failure/malfunction

Clutch

Neutral

High

Low

Forward

Reverse

Park

N H L F R P

First gear

Second gear

Third gear (other #'s

may be used until

the maximum # of for-

ward gears is reached.)

Hydraulic oil

temperature

2 3

Hydraulic oil

pressure

Hydraulic oil level Hydraulic oil filter

Hydraulic oil

failure/malfunction

Parking brake

Fuel

Fuel level

Fuel filter

Fuel system

failure/malfunction

Diesel fuel

Unleaded fuel

Headlights

Lock

Unlock

Differential lock 4-Wheel drive

Power Take-Off Power Take-Off,

rotational speed

Reel cutting

element

Reel cutting

element, height

adjustment

Traction

Above working

temperature range

Drilling

Manual metal arc

welding

Manual

0356 Water pump 0626 Keep dry

0430 weight

Do not dispose

in the garbage

CE logo

Engine coolant

pressure

Engine coolant f

ilter

Engine

lubricating oil

pressure

Engine intake/

combustion air

Engine intake/

combustion air

pressure

Engine intake/

air filter

Engine start

Engine stop

Engine failure/

malfunction

Engine rotational

speed/frequency

Choke

Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat

(low temperature

start aid)

Transmission oil Transmission oil

pressure

n/min

Transmission oil

temperature

Summary of Contents for reelmaster 216

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL FORM NO 3318 231 GB Rev A MODEL NO 03410TE 70001 UP REELMASTER 216 The Toro Company 1996 ...

Page 2: ...odel and serial number for the traction unit is on a plate that is mounted on the left front frame member The model and serial number for the cutting unit is on a plate that is mounted on the top front of the center cutting unit Use model and serial number in all correspondence and when ordering parts To order replacement parts from an authorized TORO Distributor supply the following information 1...

Page 3: ...otwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals 2 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine 3 WARNING Petrol is highly flammable Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling Add fuel before starting the en...

Page 4: ...he hazard of per sonal injury 12 Before leaving the operator s position disengage the power take off and lower the attachments change into neutral and set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key 13 Disengage the drive to attachments when trans porting or not in use 14 Stop the engine and disengage the drive to the attachment before refueling before removing the grass catcher before ma...

Page 5: ...ock is used Sound Vibration Levels Sound Levels This unit has an equivalent continuous A weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of 90 dB A based on measurements of identical machines per SAE J1174 Mar 85 procedures This unit has a sound power level of 105 dB A 1pW based on measurements of identical machines per proce dures outlined in Directive 79 113 EEC and amend ments Vibration Levels This...

Page 6: ...glement implement input drive line Fingers or hand entangle ment chain drive Runover back over relevant machine to appear in dashed box Machine tipping riding mower Machine rollover ROPS relevant machine to appear in dashed box Stored energy hazard kickback or upward motion Hot surfaces burns to fingers or hands Hand arm entanglement belt drive Thrown or fly ing objects whole body exposure Thrown ...

Page 7: ... Slow Continuous variable linear Volume empty Volume full Machine travel direction forward rearward Control lever operating direction dual direction Control lever operating direction multiple direction Clockwise rotation Counter clock wise rotation Grease lubrication point Oil lubrication point Lift point Jack or support point Draining emptying Engine lubricat ing oil Engine lubricating oil pressu...

Page 8: ... 4 Wheel drive Power Take Off Power Take Off rotational speed Reel cutting element Reel cutting element height adjustment Traction Above working temperature range Drilling Manual metal arc welding Manual 0356 Water pump 0626 Keep dry 0430 weight Do not dispose in the garbage CE logo Engine coolant pressure Engine coolant f ilter Engine lubricating oil pressure Engine intake combustion air Engine i...

Page 9: ...erlock switches 15 amp alternator with remote electronic regulator rectifier Ground Speed Infinitely variable speed selection in forward and reverse Mowing speed 0 8 km h 0 5 mph Transport speed 0 10 5 kmh 0 6 5 mph Reverse speed 0 4 8 km h 0 3 mph Both Models Traction Drive Hydrostatic drive variable displace ment pump infinitely variable in both forward and reverse direction High torque hydrauli...

Page 10: ...MPORTANT Check the oil level every 5 operat ing hours or daily Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation FILLTHE FUELTANK Diesel Model The engine runs on No 2 diesel fuel Fuel tank capacity is 24 6 liters 6 5 gallons 1 Clean the area around the fuel tank cap 2 Remove the fuel tank cap 3 Fill the tank to about 2 5 cm one inch below the top of the tank bottom of the filler neck DO NOT OVERFIL...

Page 11: ...to prevent the possibility of an explosion Always fill the fuel tank outside and wipe up any spilled gasoline and fill the tank no higher than to the bottom of the filter screen DO NOT OVERFILL Store gasoline in a clean safety approved con tainer and keep the cap on the container Keep gasoline in a cool well ventilated place never in an enclosed area such as a hot storage shed To assure volatility...

Page 12: ... machine s system is filled at the factory with approxi mately 12 5 liters 3 3 gallons of fluid However check the level of hydraulic fluid before you first start the engine and daily thereafter Hydraulic Oil recommended brands ISO 68 Mobil DTE26 Shell Tellus 68 Amoco Rykon Oil 68 Conoco Super Hydraulic Oil 68 Exxon Nuto 68 Kendall Kenoil R O AW 68 Pennzoil Penreco 68 Phillips Magnus A 68 Standard ...

Page 13: ...off above the filter 2 Unscrew the nut securing the bowl to the filter head Remove water or other contaminants from the bowl 3 Inspect the fuel filter and replace it if it is dirty 4 Re install the bowl to the filter head Make sure to position the O ring correctly between the bowl mounting nut and the filter head 5 Open the fuel shut off above the filter to re fill with fuel Close the bleed screw ...

Page 14: ...four positions OFF ON START and GLOW PLUGS PREHEAT To start the engine turn the key counterclockwise GLOW PLUG position and hold it there for 20 to 30 seconds then turn the key clockwise to the START position to engage the starter motor Release the key when the engine starts The key will move automatically to ON To shut off the engine turn the key counterclockwise to OFF Remove the key from the sw...

Page 15: ...hine operation The hour meter starts whenever the key switch is turned to ON Fuse Holders Fig 12 13 To replace a fuse turn the knob counter clockwise and remove the fuse from the case Install the fuse insert the knob and turn it clockwise to secure it in the panel Diesel Models Temperature Gauge Fig 12 Registers coolant temperature in the system Diesel Models Oil Pressure Light Fig 12 Glows if the...

Page 16: ...p before shifting from 2 to 3 wheel drive Seat Adjustments Fig 15 Fore and Aft Adjustment Move the lever on the side of the seat outward slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever to lock the seat into position Deluxe Seat Adjustments Fig 15 Weight Adjustment Push the lever up or down to adjust to the operator s weight Lever up light operator lever in middle position medium weigh...

Page 17: ... leaks loose parts and any other noticeable malfunctions 6 To stop the engine move the throttle control down ward to IDLE move the reel drive switch to DIS ENGAGE and turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key from the switch and install the switch cover to prevent accidental starting 7 Close the fuel shut off valves before storing the machine DIESEL MODELS BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM 1 Park the mac...

Page 18: ...cool ing system may need to be bled 1 Unlatch and raise the hood 2 Remove the radiator cap 18 Operating Figure 18 1 Fuel shutoff 2 Bleed screws 2 3 Bowl Figure 19 1 Transfer pump screw 2 Injection pump Inlet screw location 3 Injection pump inlet screw 4 Priming lever 5 Note fitting angle If the engine has been running pressurized hot coolant can escape when the radiator cap is removed and cause bu...

Page 19: ... reverse for one to two minutes Also operate the lift lever and the reel drive switch to be sure all parts operate correctly Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to check steering response Then shut the engine off and check for oil leaks loose parts and any other noticeable malfunctions 6 To stop the engine move the throttle control down ward to IDLE move the reel drive switch to DIS ENGA...

Page 20: ...nd repeat adjustment if nec essary ADJUSTTHE STEERING COLUMN 1 Raise the hood 2 Remove the capscrew securing the steering column to the frame bracket 3 Adjust the steering column to the desired operating position and reinstall the capscrew TOWINGTHETRACTION UNIT In case of emergency the Reelmaster 216 D can be towed for a short distance However Toro does not rec ommend this as a standard procedure...

Page 21: ...ing on slopes and uneven ter rain always reduce speed and use extreme caution before turning to reduce risk of tipping or losing control Watch carefully for and avoid holes in the terrain sud den drop off s and other hidden hazards To prevent costly damage and downtime familiarize yourself with the width of the Reelmaster Do not attempt to pass between immovable objects placed close together INSPE...

Page 22: ...ct is preferred at all times If light contact is not maintained bed knife reel edges will not sufficiently self sharpen and dull cutting edges will result If excessive contact is maintained bedknife reel wear will be accelerated uneven wear can result and quality of cut may be adversely affected Note As the reel blades continue to run against the bedknife a slight burr will appear on the front cut...

Page 23: ...ating conditions could cause dirt to get into the bearings and bushings resulting in accelerated wear The traction unit bearings and bushings that must be lubricated are Steering column Fig 23 steering gears 2 Under skirt below steering sector steering shaft 2 Fig 24 jackshaft pulley bearing 2 Fig 25 lift arms 3 Fig 26 pivot rods 3 Fig 27 and belt tensioners 3 Fig 28 Also apply grease to slots in ...

Page 24: ...Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 24 Maintenance ...

Page 25: ...ut 15 minutes 2 After soaking the filter for 15 minutes rinse it with clear water 3 Dry the filter element using warm flowing air no hotter than 71 C or allow the element to air dry Do not use compressed air or a light bulb to dry the filter element because they may damage it Compressed Air Method IMPORTANT Do not remove the plastic fin assem bly because this method removes dust from beneath the f...

Page 26: ... filter every 100 hours 1 Locate the engine the oil drain plug on bottom rear of the oil pan Remove the drain plug and let the oil flow into the drain pan When the oil stops install the drain plug 2 Locate the engine filter on the rear of the engine Remove the oil filter Apply a light coat of clean oil to the new filter seal before screwing it on DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 3 Add oil to the crankcase Gaso...

Page 27: ...lic oil filter Remove the filter from the bottom of the filter housing and allow the oil to flow into a drain pan Use a bottom type filter wrench 4 Apply a film of oil on the filter gasket Install the filter by hand until gasket contacts mounting head then tighten the filter an additional three fourths of a turn 5 Fill the reservoir to the correct level 6 Place all controls in the neutral or disen...

Page 28: ...nut securing each roller bracket to the angle bracket 3 Adjust the support capscrew to achieve a 1 inch 1 16 inch dimension between the height of cut sup port and the front roller bracket 2 places 4 Adjust the support capscrew to achieve 5 8 inch 1 16 inch dimension between the height of cut sup port and the rear roller bracket 2 places 5 Remove the hairpin cotters securing the rear height of cut ...

Page 29: ...cut plate 5 Use a gauge block with a height equal to the desired height of cut and position it against the front edge of the bedknife at one end Turn the support capscrew to adjust the height of the bed knife equal to the gauge block 6 Repeat the procedure at the other end then recheck the original end 7 Tighten the nuts securing the roller brackets 8 After initial set up you may change the height...

Page 30: ... of the screw head The gauge bar Toro Part No 138199 may be obtained from your local Toro Distributor 2 Slightly loosen crack the nut securing each front roller bracket to the angle bracket 3 Place the bar across the front and rear rollers and adjust the front roller support screws until the underside of the screw head engages the bedknife cutting edge Do this on both ends of the reel 30 Cutting U...

Page 31: ...rear cutting unit position the thrust washer between the cutting unit support and the flatwasher at the rear 3 The front cutting units should be parallel to the front wheels To adjust loosen the capscrews securing the supports to the cutting units adjusting the cutting units until they are parallel then tighten screws INSTALLTHE CUTTING UNIT DRIVE BELTS Floating Cutting Units 1 Route 3 V belts two...

Page 32: ...emoved INSTALL BELTTENSIONERSTO THE CUTTING UNITS Fixed Cutting Units 1 On the pulley end of the front cutting units and both ends of the rear cutting unit install a washer spacer belt tension rod and spacer on a capscrew Fig 46 Note Position belt tension rods in locked position when installing Loosen the jam nut and rotate the rod to adjust the rod length for installation 2 Secure with the nut AD...

Page 33: ...tom for 5 blade reel application B Middle hole for 8 blade reels without baskets C Top hole for 8 blade reels using baskets IMPORTANT These are recommended settings Readjust the spring positions to attain optimum per formance By raising the spring locations on the counterbalance arms the cutting unit weight on the ground is reduced and traction is increased 4 To tension the counterbalance springs ...

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