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Toro Greensmaster & Greensmaster Flex Resources

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#1 ·
I know several of us here run Toro Greensmaster reel mowers. This post is a resource to help you locate relevant manuals and documentation for your Toro greensmower.

Go here and enter your mower's model number (found on the serial number plate attached to the frame). The search result should list the serial number ranges for that particular model number. Make the appropriate selection to access things like the PDF Operator's Manual and Parts Catalog for your particular mower.

Go here to download the Factory Service Manual for your mower. This detailed manual will provide basically everything you need to know about taking care of your Greensmaster.

Current production Greensmasters have Subaru engines, but most that are currently on the secondary market are equipped with the Kawasaki FE120 Engine . The Service Manual for the Kawasaki engine can be found here (or several other places online with a quick Google search). Most common replacement parts for the Kawasaki engine are readily available from online parts warehouses like Jack's Small Engines.

If you are just looking for general Greensmaster Specifications (like HOC range, clip rate, etc.), you can find those here:

If you are looking for part numbers for Greensmaster Accessories (like bedknife, reel and roller options), you can find those here:

Go here to learn more about increasing the HOC range of a Greensmaster Flex.

For common aftermarket replacement parts and accessories, I would suggest R&R Products. They make it pretty easy to find parts by selecting the make/model of your mower, then viewing the various parts schematics.

For uncommon replacement parts and accessories, you will need to contact the Toro Golf Equipment dealer that services your region. Note that Toro dealers who sell residential/commercial mowers do not have access to parts for Toro greensmowers and other "golfcourse equipment".

GSA Price List for some Toro parts - courtesy of @FedDawg555
 
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#802 ·
AVguy said:
WillyT said:
I am torn between a GM1000 and a flex 21 and was hoping for some insight. I am mowing at .5 with my cal trimmer but want to keep pushing it shorter (.3/.4). I do have the itch to attempt a putting green (.15/.2) in the back yard next year and my wife is pumped about it. With that said I understand the mechanical difference between the 1000 and flex but wondering which would be better for me. The house is new construction so we have added 8.5 yards of topsoil and sand so far to level but needs a few more. Any thoughts on the two considering the conditions? Thanks
I had both a 1000 and a flex at the same time. Decided the flex was a bit harder to maneuver and the 1000 came with high HOC brackets so I sold the flex. I almost kinda regret it sometimes, but I love my 1000. I also have a tru cut and a manual push reel. Like those too, but they don't compare to the toro. Oh, and I have a 70's Greens Master(two words back then) for restoration that works well, but cuts too low for my current grass. My tendency is to play with the HOC all season. I start at the dirt and hold it under .25" for as long as I can stand it. By september I like to end up around 1.25"

Anyway, it's a personal choice and you'll make the best choice for you. Either will work just fine. Both will also get the job done.
I have the Flex now and had a couple of Tru Cuts and wish I had one of them now. I will be looking in the spring for another since it does a much better job on the hill on my side yard. I thought about a 25 this time, I have had a 20 and 27 already.
 
#805 ·
thesouthernreelmower said:
I'm looking for info on the flex models and years they made them. I have a flex 21 but I want to know about the newer models and what years to look for if I was to buy a newer one.
I think the 2100 came out in 2012 and the 2120 in 2016. Not completely sure about the 2120, but the 2100 came out when they switched to Subaru.

I have two 2100s and love them. I had a 1000 before the 2100s and prefer the 2100s. I don't think you'd be disappointed going from the 21 to the 2100 or 2120.
 
#806 ·
Greendoc said:
Reel is cutting better on one side vs the other.
I've finally got around to properly testing bedknife to roller parallelity. The rear roller is about 0.1" off from level on the right side whilst the front roller is about 0.1" off level on the left side. I guess the HOC adjustment "corrects" for the slight angle.

The big question is whether this is likely to produce a noticeable difference in cut quality (my lawn isn't super level to start with) at about 5/8" or uneven clipping distribution in the basket?
 
#808 ·
I'm looking at adjusting rear roller height. I've loosened the 4 bolts as the manual suggests and then it just says to lower or raise. What am I expecting here? The roller just seems to wobble around within the confines of the loose bolts. Just pushing upwards, I can't raise it even the slight amount required. Do the bolts need pulling further out? Is it gunked up? Needs more force?
 
#811 ·
I finally managed to level the bedknife to the drum, however, I don't think the manual is very informative on this issue.

As far as I can tell, there is little play in both maximum and minimum height of the drum on either side. The manual says to loosen the retaining screws on the right side and then adjust the height up or down accordingly, however, I found that even with the right side drum pushed up as far as it would go, this wasn't enough to account for the difference in drum height on the left side. I ended up also adjusting the left side down slightly to get everything completely parallel.
 
#812 ·
I need some parts assistance, I have tired reaching out to my local Toro dealer but have not received any good information.

I am looking for a groomer for my GM 1600 and found the following :

Model #: 04742
26in Thin Blade Groomer Reel, Groomer Drive System

But it's designed For Model

Model #: 04056
Serial #: 316000001 - 316001000


My serial number is: 04056-31400019

Which is a different serial number range, does anyone know if it would work?

Thanks
 
#814 ·
I realize the part numbers do not work correctly, I was hoping that because the groomer isn't a super complex item that someone with first hand knowledge of these machines might know what it would take to make it work.
 
#817 ·
Hello All,

I have been looking for an opportunity on a Green's Mower this past summer. Wanted a JD or Toro, but these are hard to come by in my area (it seems). As such I was thinking of getting a Swardman over the winter.

Recently a Toro Greensmaster Flex 21 came available about 2 hours from my location. The current owner has had it a year but decided that his lawn is too big for the mower. The previous owner used it to maintain a home green. It has been serviced at Turf Care which is a Golf Equipment company in the region that has several location. According to the current owner the reel was sharpened at the beginning of the year, it runs well and has the High HOC kit installed this summer. He is asking $900 CAD which is about $675 US. I can see from the Toro Website that this unit is a model 04024 (Greensmaster Flex 21 Traction Unit) and it has 1315 hours. How do you tell the year. Since one of the accessories Toro calls out is a Light Kit for 2008 and later walk behind Greensmasters I assume it is later than 2008? The manual for the serial number calls out a 2009 year.

Since I don't have a lot of experience with these is there anything from the photos that would indicated a problem? Any thoughts on the price, keeping in mind this is Canada and these are harder to find. I am going to go look at it on Saturday. Is there anything specific I should be looking for (cut paper, runs... ).

Thanks.. Stu













 
#818 ·
@Stuofsci02 I don't know a lot about toros so can't help you with the year. Make sure the machine starts up without too much issue. Try the self propelled drive and see if it engages fast. It's important to make sure the reel and bed knife are not worn down too much so if you need to do a relief grid there is still material left. Of course do the paper test and see if it cuts without issue. If it's in working condition without issues I think it's a decent price. Doesn't look bad from the pictures.
 
#820 ·
Stuofsci02 said:
Hello All,

I have been looking for an opportunity on a Green's Mower this past summer. Wanted a JD or Toro, but these are hard to come by in my area (it seems). As such I was thinking of getting a Swardman over the winter.

Recently a Toro Greensmaster Flex 21 came available about 2 hours from my location. The current owner has had it a year but decided that his lawn is too big for the mower. The previous owner used it to maintain a home green. It has been serviced at Turf Care which is a Golf Equipment company in the region that has several location. According to the current owner the reel was sharpened at the beginning of the year, it runs well and has the High HOC kit installed this summer. He is asking $900 CAD which is about $675 US. I can see from the Toro Website that this unit is a model 04024 (Greensmaster Flex 21 Traction Unit) and it has 1315 hours. How do you tell the year. Since one of the accessories Toro calls out is a Light Kit for 2008 and later walk behind Greensmasters I assume it is later than 2008? The manual for the serial number calls out a 2009 year.

Since I don't have a lot of experience with these is there anything from the photos that would indicated a problem? Any thoughts on the price, keeping in mind this is Canada and these are harder to find. I am going to go look at it on Saturday. Is there anything specific I should be looking for (cut paper, runs... ).

Thanks.. Stu













It's a 2010 model. The parts are available for everything on it. If you are OK with the price you will be fine. They are really pretty easy to work on.
 
#824 ·
I just picked up a 2nd 1600 with either a bad drum bearing or possibly cracked drum hub for a parts mower/backup. Going to be a fun project to keep me busy this winter. Everything else works flawlessly and I got it for a steal. So far, I did a 2 hr degrease, gave it a quick tune up/winterized it, and took off the covers and kickstand to replace my main 1600s. Toro's service manual is really detailed for anybody inclined to replace/repair. This coming weekend, I plan to take off the belts and drum and see what the issue is. Since time is limited (less than 2 hrs a day on the weekend) I doubt I could complete a full rebuild of the drum.
 
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