any toro groundsmaster fans on here?

[jrsavoie]

For my 1996 223d Groundsmaster, I found it handy to have both the Mitsubishi manual - for the Mitsubishi L3E 3 cylinder diesel engine and the Toro manual. I think I ordered the Toro manual direct from Toro.

Now I am looking for info on the Snowblower that came with this machine.
HPG Accura Industries So.beloit, Illinois They have been out of business now for 4 or 5 years.
Model 103077 Serial 301191

From what I read that is a Toro model 150 snowblower. Toro 150 Snowblower Attachment, 52" Wide, Model 44910 30117

Somebody from a Toro dealership said it was a Toro Model 150 made by Accura. One of the subs Toro used for it's attachments

I haven't found anything searching, When I tried to call the number was disconnected.

I am wondering what kind of oil you use in the chain oiler reservoir.

There is a drip oiler for the chain drive. I was told to use 80w90 but wondered if that would be to thick when it was cold out.

I pulled the plug on the gear box that drives the augers. It was full of grease. I expected to see 80/90 or similar.

Still looking for more info.

 

[jrsavoie]

Thank you much. I printed it off this morning.

Do you have a part number on your service manual? Or have any idea how I can search for the service manuals I need?

 

[Xfaxman]

The part number on mine is 92801SL Rev B, 1992, 1996, 1998.

Toro University Bookstore: Toro University Bookstore

 

[jrsavoie]

Thanks again!!

 

[Xfaxman]

You're welcome, it showed up on a google search. Much newer than mine, should cover all of the models, including 328D.

 

[MultiMow]

View attachment 485718From the post I made at Lawnsite. It does not say for my Toro but the driveshaft looks the same. I tried to attach a picture of my driveshaft
sehitchman said: ↑

Toro is real good about putting all their manuals online for viewing and downloading. If you have a model and serial number you might give that a try.
https://media.toro.com/servicemanuals/05138sl.pdf
Not sure if this is the same, but check at about page 194, slip joint looks to go to the front.

http://www.lawnsite.com/threads/i-h...the-drive-shaft-bolts-in.461610/#post-5526600

Looks like you have part number 72-3741... which is a "full-time 4wd" conversion kit.

Basically, your driveshaft going to the rear axle is a direct link... as opposed to the one-way clutch mechanism that is pictured in Xfaxman's pics.

It doesn't matter which end you bolt to front or rear (it will work either). My best advice is try it both ways and check your clearances. Go with the direction that provides the most amount of clearance for the oil pan/etc.

 

[jrsavoie]

On my 1998 325D Toro Groundsmaster 4x4, Is there a way to turn the drive shaft, to check the oil in the bidirectional clutch, that the driveshaft bolts to, in front of the rear differential?

It says to put the plug at 4 o'clock for roper oil level. So far when I have been doing things I have had somebody there and just moved the mower while she watched or vice versa.

I'm thinking I would rather have some type of engagement for the 4x4 as opposed to full time

I just found this manual online. I will order the book anyway, because I like books better.

Toro 9281SL Rev I Groundsmaster 3 Series Groundsmaster 328 D Service Manual

 

[Xfaxman]

Looks like you have part number 72-3741... which is a "full-time 4wd" conversion kit.

Basically, your driveshaft going to the rear axle is a direct link... as opposed to the one-way clutch mechanism that is pictured in Xfaxman's pics.

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I have seen some with a mechanical cable operated clutch, the shift lever is just right of the seat.

On my 1998 325D Toro Groundsmaster 4x4, Is there a way to turn the drive shaft, to check the oil in the bidirectional clutch, that the driveshaft bolts to, in front of the rear differential?

It says to put the plug at 4 o'clock for roper oil level. So far when I have been doing things I have had somebody there and just moved the mower while she watched or vice versa.

I'm thinking I would rather have some type of engagement for the 4x4 as opposed to full time

I just found this manual online. I will order the book anyway, because I like books better.

Toro 9281SL Rev I Groundsmaster 3 Series Groundsmaster 328 D Service Manual

My one way clutch only engages going forward, if a front wheel looses traction. So to check the oil level, I put the jack on the frame behind the front wheel and turn the wheel, rotating the driveshaft.

On yours you would have to also raise a rear wheel, to allow the driveshaft to turn.

This is also a good way to check that the clutch is working.

 

[Xfaxman]

Here is the parts breakdown from the 1998 325D: Toro Master PartsViewer

# 29 is the bidirectional clutch that the driveshaft bolts to.

 

[Xfaxman]

The 328D uses a different rear axle, but the same bidirectional clutch, PN 95-6296.