TORO 145-8399 Groundsmaster Rotary Mower Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Toro
Table of Contents
145-8399 Groundsmaster ®5900 or 5910 Rotary Mower
Instruction Manual
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Installation
Loose Parts
Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.
| Procedure | Description | Qty. | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No parts required | – | Prepare the machine. |
| 2 | Template | Drill holes for the idler assembly. | |
| 3 | Idler pulley |
Idler arm
Idler support
Spring
Flange locknut (3/8 inch)
Bolt (1/2 x 1-3/4 inches)
Locknut (1/2 inch)
Spacer
Grease fitting
Bushing
Hex flange bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches)| 1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2| Install the idler pulley.
Preparing the Machine
No Parts Required
Procedure
- Park the machine on a level surface.
- Engage the parking brake.
- Lower the cutting unit.
- Shut off the engine and remove the key.
Drilling Holes for the Idler Assembly
Parts needed for this procedure:
Template
Procedure
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Open the hood.
-
Remove the tension on the belt and move the belt away from the installation area.
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Remove the roll pin, bolt, and the existing idler pulley shown in Figure 1.
1. Bolt
2. Roll pin
3. Left rear tire -
Align the template to the frame using the holes labeled 1 in Figure Figure 2.
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Punch the location of the holes labeled 3 in Figure 2.
1. Align holes to frame
2. Template
3. Punch the holes here. -
Remove the template.
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Drill 2 holes (13/32 inch) at the punched locations (Figure 3).
WARNING
Using a drill without proper eye protection may allow debris to enter the eye, causing injury.
When drilling, always wear eye protection.
1. Drill holes (13/32 inch)
Installing the Idler Pulley
Parts needed for this procedure:
| 1 | Idler pulley |
|---|---|
| 1 | Idler arm |
| 1 | Idler support |
| 1 | Spring |
| 1 | Flange lockout (3/8 inch) |
| 1 | Bolt (1/2 x 1-3/4 inches) |
| 1 | Locknut (1/2 inch) |
| 1 | Spacer |
| 1 | Grease fitting |
| 2 | Bushing |
| 2 | Hex flange bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) |
Procedure
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Install the idler pulley to the idler arm with a bolt (1/2 x 1-3/4 inches), spacer, and 1 lockout (1/2 inch); refer to Figure 4.
1. Locknut (1/2 inch)
2. Idler pulley
3. Spacer
4. Idler arm
5. Bolt (1/2 x 1-3/4 inches) -
Install the grease fitting into the idler support as shown in Figure 5.
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Install the idler support and idler arm to the frame of the machine with 2 bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches), 2 bushings, a spring, and a nylon lockout (3/8 inch); refer to Figure 6.
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Install the install the spring ends as shown in Figure 7.
1. Idler support
2. Spring
3. Idler arm
4. Bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches)
5. Bushing
6. Nut (3/8 inch) -
Using a ratchet (3/8 inch) in the square in the idler arm, rotate the idler arm and install the belt around the idler pulley (Figure 7).
1. Spring end
2. Square in idler arm -
Close the hood and secure it with the 2 hood latches.
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