Baroness MT5000 Owner's manual

Brand: Baroness

Model: MT5000

Type: Owner's manual

MT5000 MOWER TOTE MANUAL

WERKER 12V 18AH AGM

TRU-TURF TRU-TURF MT5000 Series Manual

1. Machine Information Record

2. Safety Information

3. Warranty

4. General Assembly

6. Operation

7. Machine Base Unit Packed Components

8. Mower Rest Kits Packed Components

9. Lower Frame Assembly & Parts List

10. Parts List - Lower Frame

11. Axle Adjustment Instructions

12. Upper Frame Assembly

13. Parts List - Upper Frame

14. John Deere Clasp Bracket Fitting Instructions

15. TORO Mower Rest Kit Assembly & Parts List

16. Jake/John Deere Mower Rest Kit Assembly & Parts List

17. Baroness Mower Rest Kit Assembly & Parts List

18. Labels

19. Index - Parts List

Contents

TRU-TURF MT5000 Series Manual

Machine Information Record

Machine Information

Model. MT5000-1 (Toro)

MT5000-2 (John Deere & Jake)

MT5000-3 (Baroness)

Serial No.

Purchase Date No.

Congratulations on your investment in the MT5000 Tote

for walk behind mowers. This Tote has been designed

to ensure your precision valuable mower is safely and

gently transported from place to place with no disruption

to cutting height settings. The springing arrangement

ensures no mower fatigue occurs. It is ergonomically

designed to suit most operators which makes this unique

Tote a pleasure to work with.

The following operation and maintenance manual

has been prepared for use with the MT5000 Tote for

walk behind mowers. It is intended as a guide and

supplemental updates to the manual may take place at a

future date.

This machine is engineered to be simple and easy to

maintain. If you have any questions or concerns that this

manual does not address, please contact your

distributor at:

Distributor Information

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

Fax:

Email:

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Safety Information

Safety is of the utmost importance when operating

turf equipment.

To ensure safe operation of the MT5000 Tote, please

follow the safety guidelines.

• Always make a pre-operation inspection. If this

procedure is not carried out damage to property or

personnel may occur.

• Keep children, pets and inexperienced personnel away

from the Tote. This tote should only be operated by

trained and skilled personnel.

• check with your supervisor if you are unsure.

• Maximum recommended towing speed is not to

exceed 12 mph (20 kph). Subject to conditions.

• Recommended maximum tow hitch coupling height

300mm (12”). Minimum 250mm (10”).

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Warranty

Universal Conditions

Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. (Tru-Turf) will repair or replace any item or part

of a Tru-Turf Golf Greens Roller that is defective in workmanship

or material for a period of twenty four (24) months or unless

otherwise stated, from the date of delivery of the new product

to the original end user. Items identi ed as warrantable will be

repaired or replaced by an approved Tru-Turf Dealer.

Products Protected By This Warranty

This Warranty relates to the following products

manufactured by Tru-Turf, listed by model series;

a). GR7000, GR11000, RB48, RS48, R52 & SC48 series golf

greens rollers.

b). TR66 triplex smoothing heads and triplex mower

attachment hardware.

c). SR72 Sports Turf Roller.

d). MT5000 Series Totes are covered for a period of twelve

(12) months.

Ensure that your dealer has completed and submitted the

Online Warranty Registration and Inspection Report Form

applicable to your unit. This will ensure that it has been sent

directly to Tru-Turf for registration.

Parts Warranted by OEM Suppliers to Tru-Turf

Speci c component parts supplied to Tru-Turf Pty. Ltd. by OEM

suppliers are covered by that supplier’s Warranty. These parts

and components include Eaton Transmissions, Honda Engines,

Sevcon & Curtis Controllers & Foot Pedals, Falk Gearboxes &

Electric Motors. Only Tru-Turf manufactured parts qualify for the

twenty four (24) month warranty.

Normal Wear and Tear

Tru-Turf will not repair or replace parts that are subject to

normal wear and tear and or that are subject to regular

maintenance intervals as speci ed in the product Operator’s

Manual. These parts include, but are not limited to, oils,  lters,

tyres, shafts, bearings, blades, spikers, slicers, brakes, belts,

hoses, spark plugs, drive chains, sprockets, drive rollers &

smoothing rollers.

Other Items Not Covered By This Warranty

Tru-Turf will not repair or replace any item that has been

damaged by accident, lack of reasonable care and protection or

lack of suitable storage. Tru-Turf will not warrant parts that have

been altered or modi ed, nor aftermarket parts  tted without

written Tru-Turf approval. Tru-Turf will not warrant used parts

that are installed in place of failed parts.

Tru-Turf will not warrant parts that have not been installed by

an approved Tru-Turf dealer, nor will Tru-Turf warrant parts that

have not been maintained per the Operator’s Manual.

The product is to be made available for Warranty repairs at the

approved Tru-Turf dealer’s premises or by arrangement with the

approved dealer.

Service calls, overtime-labour rates and freight costs related to

the return of the faulty product to Tru-Turf or its agents are not

included.

Tru-Turf shall not be liable for any consequential loss, damage

or costs incurred by or incidental to the failure of any new part

supplied with the original purchase or any new part supplied as

a replacement for any failed part.

Ensure that you the owner or the Dealer has lodged the

completed Warranty Registration and Inspection Report Form,

On-line, applicable to your unit and that it has been returned to

Tru-Turf for registration. This record must be referred to along

with the reasons why the purchaser believes that the product

or a part is defective in the categories of faulty material or

workmanship.

Acceptance or rejection of the Warranty Claim is entirely at the

discretion of Tru-Turf or their OEM Suppliers who warrant their

own part/s.

The Warranty Registration and Inspection Report Form along

with the TRU-TURF Pty. Ltd. Warranty Terms & Conditions

statement are available for viewing, download or printing as

a ready reference by simply clicking the link provided on our

website.

The Warranty Registration and Inspection Report Form must be

signed by both the Dealer Rep and the Customer and returned

or any warranty claim/s will be denied.

No person or organisation has the authority to modify the terms or conditions or limitations of this Warranty without the written consent of Tru-Turf.

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Initial Assembly

When you receive the carton, it will contain various

components ready for assembly.

If you have any problems during assembly, please call

your local distributor or agent.

List of Components

Qty Description

1 Operation, Maintenance and Parts Manual

1 Main frame upper

1 Main frame lower (complete with springs and hubs)

1 Locking Bar (upper)

1Drawbar (lower)

1Strut (attached to lower drawbar)

1Mower tray (universal)

1 Rest or Latch in separate carton

2 Tires and wheels

1 Drawbar extension and coupling

Assembly

Qty Description

1Drawbar pin

1 LH mower axle retainer plate

1 RH mower axle retainer plate

4 ¼” x ¾” UNF bolts

4 ¼” UNF Nyloc nuts

2 3/8” x 2” UNF bolts

4 3/8” x 2 ¼” UNF bolts

6 3/8” UNF Nyloc nuts

2 ½” x 2½”UNF bolts

2 ½” UNF Nyloc nuts

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Assembly Procedure

• Remove components from cardboard carton.

• In conjunction with drawings on pages 9, 17 and

assemble as follows: Starting with Lower or Bottom

Main Frame (MT142).

• Slide the drawbar (MT102) into the locating section on

the front centre of Main Frame (MT142) at point (A),

fasten with /” x 2 /” bolt & Nyloc nut.

Tighten Bolt.

Remove the 4 nuts from each hub, then  t the two

wheels (R6039) onto the hubs,  t the nuts and tighten

the nuts securely.

• Check tire air pressure 15psi (103kpa)

• Take upper locking bar (MT103) slide it into receptacle

on (MT101) upper or top frame at point ‘B’. Then place

mower rest (MT107) Jake & John Deere page 16 or

(MT106) Toro page 15 over the receptacle at point ‘B’

on (MT101), align all holes and fasten with a /” x 3” NF

bolt and Nyloc nut, tighten.

For Baroness mowers (refer to page 17 for drawing).

Before  tting the upper locking bar (MT103), remove

the plastic plug from the end of the upper locking bar

that  ts into the socket on the upper frame (MT101).

Fit the upper locking bar (MT103) into the socket, then

slide the tube end of the Catch assembly (MT170) into

the upper locking bar, align holes then  t bolt & nut,

then tighten.

• Ensure the rest used has the sloping surface facing in

the correct direction and the latch (MT170) is facing

upwards as per the images on page 17.

• Attach Mower Tray (MT104) to the outside of the top

frame (MT101). Use four /” x 2/” NF Bolts and Nyloc

nuts, tighten securely.

• Tighten All Bolts Securely.

• Select the axle retainer brackets (MT130) and (MT131).

Bolt them to the side of the tray (MT104), use the

adjustable holes to correctly position the bracket to

ensure the mower axle being used will  t between the

vertical down plates, a minimum end of axle clearance

to the down plate is /” (20mm) is desirable.

• When mower is loaded drop safety pin inserted into

plates (MT130) and (MT131) respectively, this prevents

the mower moving o the tote backwards when

transporting.

• Attach gas Strut (MT113) shaft end to (MT102) upper

drawbar; ensure locking nuts are tight against the

frame and not the rod end as these are pivot points.

• Slide Drawbar tongue (MT105) into end of drawbar

(MT102) and attach with two /” x 2” bolts and / Nyloc

Nuts.

• Use clasp & ratchet strap unit (MT148) for Toro, John

Deere & Jake or latch (MT170) for Baroness.

ENSURE ALL BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED & FITTINGS ARE

CORRECTLY INSTALLED.

Assembly

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Operation Procedure

Step 1:

Connect Trailer to Towing Vehicle.

For safe operation when loading or unloading a mower,

leave the TOTE connected at all times.

Step 2:

Loading Mower onto Tote:

A. Release Upper Frame Locking Catch; (MT115).

B. Raise the Upper Draw Bar (MT103) this will lower

Mower Support Tray (MT104) to the ground.

C. Raise the pins in (MT130) & (MT131), roll the mower

onto the mower tray, ensuring that it is located

between and under the axle retainer brackets

(MT130) and (MT131).

Step 3:

Securing the mower before towing Tote:

A. Tilt mower handle forward until it rests on the

handle support bracket; (MT107) John Deere &

Jake, (MT106) Toro or (MT170) Baroness.

B. Use the correct clasp, strap & ratchet unit (MT148)

John Deere, Jake and Toro or (MT170) Baroness to

retain mower handle.

C. Use the Ratchet to tighten the strap.

D. Drop safety pins in (MT130) and (MT131) to prevent

mower from escaping from the tray (MT104) during

towing.

Step 4:

Push down on upper frame at handle until catch (MT115)

locks down on top of the drawbar (MT102).

Step 5:

Turn o the fuel tap. The mower is now ready to be

transported to it’s next location.

Step 6:

Unloading the Mower is the reverse procedure to loading.

Step 7:

Maximum recommended towing speed for MT5000 Tote

is not to exceed 12 mph (20kph).

Step 8:

Allow a few seconds for the mower to be lowered to the

ground after releasing the catch (MT115). The mower is

lowered through strut (MT113).

Note for John Deere mowers:

Drill two holes thru the existing bracket under the handle

and attach bracket (MT171). Use the (MT148) clasp, strap

& ratchet unit. Detailed  tting instructions for (MT171) are

on page 14. For Baroness mowers - the ’U’ bracket located

under the handle is used to secure the mower into catch

(MT170).

Operation

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Adjusting the Axles for Camber & Toe In

To adjust the axle camber if required:

NOTE :

The axle camber should be set to 1° positive.

1. Loosen the nut(s) on the pivot bracket only.

2. Insert shim packer/s between the swing arm & pivot

bracket.

3. When the required axle camber is achieved tighten

the nut(s).

To adjust the axle toe in if required:

1. Loosen the nut on the inner pivot bracket where it

attaches to the swing arm. The hole in the swing

arm is slotted to allow it to be moved into a positive

toe in position.

2. When the correct alignment is achieved tighten the

nut.

NUTS TO LOOSEN FOR ADJUSTMENT

INSERT SHIMS HERE (ONLY IF REQUIRED)

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Fitting Instructions - John Deere

John Deere Mower Clasp Bracket

Fit bracket (MT171) to cross member joining the handle

tube sections by drilling 2 x /” holes, using the bracket

to determine the hole centres.

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is loaded onto the tote and when transporting it.

MT171

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