any toro groundsmaster fans on here?

[Xfaxman]

Congratulations on the press. It is also a good vise. The drive shaft spins slow enough that it doesn't have to be perfectly straight.

Installed the new one, but I am having a problem getting the bead to seat.

Do you mean it won't hold air or can't get air in to push the bead out?

For that size tire I use a small 1 inch wide ratchet strap around the center of the tread to force the beads out far enough to build air pressure.

 

[Asymair95]

I think part of the problem is the cold weather not allowing the rubber to flex much. Need to bring it inside next to the fireplace for awhile, the Mrs. will be thrilled.

I haven’t tried the ratchet strap deal yet, that was next on my list.

 

[Xfaxman]

Received delivery of some more goodies the other day.
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As part of the deal I also received this mulching deck. It痴 going to need some work, but the price was right.
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Is it labeled "Guardian Recycler" on the front?

How about a model number?

Mine is a 1999, model 30716. Note that the rear wheels are fixed, not casters:
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For those that haven't seen the Guardian Recycler label, found this picture at: Mathews Turf Equipment - Used Golf Carts For Sale - Hickory NC Dealer

My older deck has a different beat up scratched off label:

 

[jrsavoie]

I think part of the problem is the cold weather not allowing the rubber to flex much. Need to bring it inside next to the fireplace for awhile, the Mrs. will be thrilled.

I haven’t tried the ratchet strap deal yet, that was next on my list.

i RAN AN AIR LINE FROM THE SHED INTO THE HOUSE. i'VE USED IT SEVERAL TIMES.

 

[Asymair95]

Got some parts in the mail.



Got a new bolt and bearing for the neutral detent for the traction pedal. Mine was missing. Bearing is a strange size 5/16” hole, .865 diameter, .275 thick.



Got another air filter bowl gasket as both of my machines were missing this part. Both machines had water inside the dust cap also, possibly because this gasket was gone.

Forgot to give the belt sizes yesterday.

Fan belt
1/2” x 51 or 52”

Alternator belt
3/8” x 37”

 

[Asymair95]

Still fighting with this tire. I brought it to a local tire shop and even with a bead blaster they couldn’t get the bead to seal.





I brought the tire back home and dismounted it. I now have it sitting with some blocks of wood between the beads stretching things out. Will heat it up real good in front of the fire place, then bring it outside in the sub freezing temps for a few days.

If this doesn’t work, I’m out of ideas. I might try the starter fluid explosion trick as a last resort.

 

[Turbys_1700]

Thank you Asymair95 for the builds and pictures. I finally got my power steering cylinder off and in the process of rebuilding it now. The seal kit was delivered in one day from order by mail. STI really supports these units well but you pay for that convenience. Keep us updated and more pictures please. If I was a decent mechanic I would post pictures also. I am a hacker at best.

 

[jrsavoie]

A couple of times on a stubborn tire like that, I have resorted to installing a tube. The ether method works most of the time.

 

[Asymair95]

The tube sounds like a good idea if I can’t get it on today. After heating in front of the fireplace and quickly cooling outside with wood pieces spreading the bead, it now holds a wider shape, and hopefully will be able to seal. Will report back with findings.



You can see how it is nice and wide here. The other tire went on and sealed fine.



Got my new brake cable in the mail. Will hopefully give me brakes again on the right side.



Also,ordered some new foot pads for the brakes as mine were missing. You can see the blocks of wood on the gas pedal. This 322 has the older design of pedal that is flat. I will be drilling some holes in the pedal and screwing these blocks to it for easier pedal articulation.



Welded up the air cleaner snorkel as it was cracked dang near half around the base.



Push arm mounting bracket was cracked also.



There were two cracks on both corners of the hood, so took care of those. The piano hinge was froze up with rust causing this damage. Some penetrating oil and patience and she is free again.

 

[Asymair95]

Progress on the 322.



Got my new seat in the mail.



Battery charged up, cleaned, and installed.



Fuel tank and hoses installed. Also got the rear seat support bracket installed and 2wd/4wd shift lever put on and hooked up.



Close up of how the 2wd/4wd bracket and bellcrank attach to the push-pull cable. Pretty simple design actually.

Getting ready for the first start, always a bit nerve racking.

 

[Asymair95]

New seat installed. It was a direct fit, no mods needed. The height feels good even with the suspension under the seat.



The tire is finally on the rim. The tire shop had to use two bead blaster simultaneously to get the bead to seal. I could hear them cursing from the waiting room...lol.

 

[toro 325 d]

Toro 325 d snowblower 150 info...
Acquired a 150 snowblower for my old 325 d. looking for info on name plate, manuf., model #, on the rear gear box /gear reduction unit ? and I think it reverses the direction from the pto shaft. Called Toro and distributors, the answer is not available & no info. I don't have the original part to look for name plate/manufacturer. original Toro part # 01-267-0390 Gear Box... rest of attachment is excellent condition, any info appreciated...Thanks

 

[jrsavoie]

Toro 325 d snowblower 150 info...
Acquired a 150 snowblower for my old 325 d. looking for info on name plate, manuf., model #, on the rear gear box /gear reduction unit ? and I think it reverses the direction from the pto shaft. Called Toro and distributors, the answer is not available & no info. I don't have the original part to look for name plate/manufacturer. original Toro part # 01-267-0390 Gear Box... rest of attachment is excellent condition, any info appreciated...Thanks

Post up some pics.

At the Toro website you should be able to find some info on Snowblowers, But you might not find info specific to yours. The Snow blowers = I believe it's 2 words at the Toro website.

Check my posts here about the Toro Snowblower on my 1998 325D.

There will be links there. I apologize for not looking them up for you.

Does the Snowblower have any other tags with info on them?

I was informed when inquiring about my snowblower that there were 3 different companies that made the 150. All 3 snowblowers were different. I never did find a manual for mine. Mine was Made by Acra industries, not far from my home. But they went out of business a couple of years before I acquired the snow blower

 

[Xfaxman]

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Close up of how the 2wd/4wd bracket and bellcrank attach to the push-pull cable. Pretty simple design actually.
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Please show the other end of the cable and what connects the driveshaft to the differential. I haven't seen it or read anything about it.

 

[Asymair95]

New tires on, seat installed, battery charging...first start tomorrow.



Push arm ball joint was frozen inside the arm from rust. Took lots of heat to free it up, but it’s good now.

Will get some better pics tomorrow for the 4wd engagement.

 

[Xfaxman]

Looking good. My 322D had set for several years before I got it. Filled the tank, bled the air from the fuel line and it started :thumbsup:

Hope yours starts easily.

 

[jrsavoie]

Has anybody installed a block heater?

I have a magnetic oil pan heater. Does anybody have any opinions on those?

I like something I can plug in and forget. Or at least not matter that I forgot.

An embarrassing little story - I park the snow blower in the little heated shop. Once upon a time the power went out, so the shop got cold. My first instinct to get the machine started easily was to plug the heater in.

I figured out, before I actually got the cord drug out, That, that was not going to work out so good

 

[Asymair95]

Xfaxman here are some pics of the 2wd/4wd enagement mechanism.



Standard one way clutch, same as on the 325.



On the left side you can see the bracket that holds the push-pull cable and clevis.



Close up of the bracket, you can see the clevis and push-pull cable inside here. The clevis attaches to a pin that enters the gearbox. This pin is attached to a shifter fork with a gear on it. Moving the lever up front engages and disengages this gear.



View of the bracket from the bottom. You can see the clevis, push-pull cable, and pin entering the gearbox.

 

[Asymair95]

First run of the 322d went well. No major issues, but a few small fixes needed.



Ran her up to speed and rpm’s were a bit below spec of 3200, but close enough for me. This tractor will be running a rotary broom, so I’m not too worried about pto rpm.



The charging system is working as advertised.

All other systems appeared to be operating fine. She ran, drove, and stopped well with no strange noises.

There were a few small issues:

- The engine does not shut off with the key. To kill it I had to push in on the rubber cap on the back of the injector solenoid. Strange thing is it worked when I first got the tractor. I’m wondering if changing the key switch may be the problem.

- I have a small oil leak on the front of the oil pan. Might be front main seal, or oil pan gasket. Either way, it’s not bad enough for me to worry about. It does not leak with the engine off, only while running. May try some stop leak in there if it keeps up.

Next I need to install the broom, doesn’t look fun.

 

[Xfaxman]

Xfaxman here are some pics of the 2wd/4wd enagement mechanism.
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Thanks, that really clears things up :thumbsup:.

But don't understand why they still use the one way clutch.