Rear Broom

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Loosely mount the drawbar assembly to the front hole in the rear broom assembly with a large bolt (1/2 x 1-3/4 inches), flange nut (1/2 inch), hex nut (1/2 inch), and a small bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 3.

   

   Figure 3

   Some parts not shown for clarity

   1. Rear broom assembly
   2. Drawbar assembly
   3. Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
   4. Bolt (1/2 x 1-3/4 inches)
   5. Flange nut (1/2 inch)
   6. Hex nut (1/2 inch)
   7. Flange nut (3/8 inch)

2. Align the lift arm with the bracket on the attachment adapter (Figure 4) and connect them using the pivot bar as illustrated in Figure 5.

   Note: When moving the attachment adapter, use the handle provided on the back of the adapter (Figure 4).

   

   Figure 4

   1. Attachment adapter
   2. Lift arm
   

   Figure 5

   1. Attachment adapter
   2. Pivot bar
   3. Large cotter pins
   4. Bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches)
   5. Locknut (3/8 inch)
   6. Handle

3. Secure the pivot bar (Figure 5) with 3 cotter pins, a bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches), and a locknut (3/8 inch).

4. Connect the drawbar assembly to the attachment adapter with a bolt (1/2 x 5-1/2 inches), spacers, locknut (1/2 inch), clevis pin (1/2 x 5 inches), 2 thick washers (1/2 inch), and a cotter pin.

   Note: When moving the attachment adapter, use the handle provided on the back of the adapter.

   

   Figure 6

   Some parts not shown for clarity

   1. Locknut (1/2 inch)
   2. Thick washer (1/2 inch)
   3. Insert this cotter pin into the clevis pin.
   4. Spacers
   5. Drawbar assembly
   6. Bolt (1/2 x 5-1/2 inches)
   7. Clevis pin (1/2 x 5 inches)

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Remove any attachment from the rear of the machine.

2. Lower the traction unit adapter and back the traction unit into position in front of the attachment adapter.

   Note: Make sure the locking lever is pivoted to the left (unlocked position) as viewed from the rear of the machine.

3. Slide the attachment adapter onto the traction adapter.

   Important: The long arm of the lift arm assembly must be under the traction unit rear frame assembly (Figure 7).

   Caution

   You could pinch your fingers between the attachment and traction unit adapters.

   Always lift and move the attachment using the handle on the back of the attachment adapter (Figure 7).

4. Pivot the locking lever to the right to lock the adapters together.

5. Secure the top link of each chain to the outside of the lift arm (Figure 7) using a bolt (3/8 x 2-1/2 inches), 2 washers (3/8 x 7/8 inch), a spacer, and a locknut (3/8 inch).

   

   Figure 7

   1. Tube frame of the traction unit
   2. Long arm of the lift arm assembly
   3. Bolt (3/8 x 2-1/2 inches)
   4. Washer (3/8 x 7/8 inch)
   5. Spacer
   6. Chain
   7. Locknut (3/8 inch)

   Note: For proper operation of the rake, the chains must be slack when the rake is in the lowered (operating) position.

   Note: Make sure that all the finishing rakes overlap properly, laying flat with none of the chains tangled or twisted.

1. Pivot the locking lever to the left (as viewed from the rear of the machine) to unlock the adapters (Figure 8).

   

   Figure 8

   1. Locking lever
   2. Adapter handle

2. Lower the traction unit adapter.

3. Grasp the adapter handle and lift the attachment adapter while pivoting it back onto the attachment (Figure 8).

   Note: If the attachment adapter becomes stuck to the traction unit adapter, insert a pry bar into the pry slot to disengage the parts (Figure 9).

   

   Figure 9

   1. Pry slot

1. With the rake mounted and secured on the traction unit, raise the attachment.

2. Measure the gap between the heavy washer and the shoulder of the lift yoke on the attachment adapter as shown in Figure 10.

   Note: The link is adjusted correctly if you measure a gap—1.5 to 2 mm (0.060 to 0.080 inch) between the heavy washer and the lift-yoke shoulder (Figure 10).

   

   Figure 10

   1. Jam nut
   2. Adjustment nut
   3. 1.5 to 2 mm (0.060 to 0.080 inch)
   4. Lift-yoke shoulder
   5. Heavy washer

3. If the gap is not correct, loosen the jam nut and tighten or loosen the adjustment nut on the link assembly as needed to change the gap (Figure 10).

You can change the angle of the broom to increase or decrease its aggressiveness in the sand. Mount the broom pivot to the bottom holes in the attachment adapter brackets for less aggressive raking or the top holes for more aggressive raking (Figure 12).

Figure 12

1. Broom pivot
2. Attachment adapter brackets
3. More aggressive
4. Less aggressive

You can change the angle of the broom heads in respect to the ground.

1. Loosen the nut and bolt securing the broom head pivot brackets (Figure 14).

2. Remove the 2 adjustment bolts and nuts from the broom head pivot brackets (Figure 14).

3. Install and secure the adjustment bolts and nuts into the desired location as shown in Figure 14, Figure 15, and Figure 16.

   

   Figure 13

   Broom Tilted Forward

   1. Broom head pivot brackets
   2. Loosen this nut.
   3. Adjustment bolts and nuts in the forward tilt position
   

   Figure 14

   Broom Perpendicular to the Ground

   1. Broom head pivot brackets
   2. Loosen this nut.
   3. Adjustment bolts and nuts in the perpendicular position
   

   Figure 15

   Broom Tilted Rearward

   1. Broom head pivot brackets
   2. Loosen this nut.
   3. Adjustment bolts and nuts in the rearward tilt position

Complete the following procedure to increase the height of the broom when transporting:

1. Lower the broom and lift assembly as far down as possible.

2. Disconnect the chains from the lift arms and reconnect them higher.

   Note: To ensure the proper operation of the broom, the chains must be returned to the original slack position before operating.

A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or authorized Toro distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.

To ensure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the machine, use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.

In particular, you can obtain the following for this attachment:

• Wing weights, for use in heavy, wet conditions or on embankments

• Stiff bristled brooms

Important: When installing new brooms, ensure that you install them with the shorter bristles towards the front of the attachment.

Read this section before raking a trap. Many conditions affect the which adjustments are necessary; the texture and depth of the sand, moisture content, weeds, the amount of compaction can all vary from course to course and trap to trap. Make the adjustments on the broom for optimum results in your particular area.

Raking Pattern

The recommended pattern for raking a trap is shown in Figure 16. This pattern avoids unnecessary overlap, holds compaction to a minimum and leaves a neat, attractive pattern on the sand. Enter the trap straight into the long dimension, where the bank is the least severe. Drive through the center of the trap almost to the end, turn to either direction as sharp as you can, and rake back next to the first pass. Spiral outward as shown in the drawing, and leave the trap at a right angle in a level area. Leave steep, short banks and small pockets for touch-up with a hand rake.

Figure 16

1. Enter a trap straight into the long dimension in a level area.
2. Exit a trap at a right angle in a level area.

Clean the machine thoroughly after use. Because sand is extremely abrasive, the sand should be flushed off after each use. If the machine is cleaned frequently, (before the sand has a chance to cake), it can be cleaned with a stream of water from a hose with the nozzle removed. A high pressure stream could drive the sand into wear areas where it could act as a grinding compound.

Important: After using the broom do not allow it to rest on the bristles. The weight of the attachment will permanently distort the shape of the bristles and ruin the brooms. Always tip the broom up onto the attachment adapter after detaching the rear broom from the traction unit.

If the locking lever on the attachment adapter does not pivot freely and easily, apply a light coat of grease to the area shown in Figure 17.

Figure 17