Toro Reelmaster 7000-D User manual

FormNo.3450-968RevA
Reelmaster®7000-D4-Wheel
DriveTractionUnit
ModelNo.03781—SerialNo.410500000andUp
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Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedturf.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
Engine-EmissionCertication.............................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup......................................................................10
1AdjustingtheFrontCuttingUnitRoller
Position.........................................................10
2InstallingtheCuttingUnits..............................10
3PreparingtheMachine...................................18
ProductOverview...................................................19
Controls...........................................................19
Specications..................................................25
TractionUnitSpecications..............................25
Attachments/Accessories.................................25
BeforeOperation.................................................25
BeforeOperationSafety...................................25
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................26
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................27
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.......................27
AdjustingtheSeat............................................27
DuringOperation.................................................28
DuringOperationSafety...................................28
FuelGauge.......................................................29
StartingtheEngine...........................................29
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................30
LockingtheCutting-UnitPivot...........................30
CuttingGrasswiththeMachine........................30
DrivingtheMachineinTransportMode.............31
AdjustingtheTurf-Compensation
Spring...........................................................31
AdjustingtheCutting-Unit
Counterbalance............................................32
AdjustingtheCuttingUnit-Turnaround
Height...........................................................33
FoldingtheRollBar..........................................33
RaisingtheRollbar...........................................34
OperatingTips.................................................34
AfterOperation....................................................35
AfterOperationSafety......................................35
HaulingtheMachine.........................................35
IdentifyingtheTie-DownPoints........................35
PushingorTowingtheMachine........................35
Maintenance...........................................................38
MaintenanceSafety..........................................38
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........38
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................40
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................41
PreparingforMaintenance...............................41
OpeningtheHood............................................41
ClosingtheHood..............................................42
AccessingtheBatteryCompartment.................42
TiltingtheSeat..................................................42
LoweringtheSeat.............................................43
LocatingtheJackingPoints..............................43
Lubrication..........................................................44
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings................44
EngineMaintenance...........................................45
EngineSafety...................................................45
CheckingtheAirFilter.......................................45
ChangingtheAirFilter......................................46
OilSpecication................................................47
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................47
CrankcaseOilCapacity....................................48
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter....................48
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................49
DrainingtheFuel-WaterSeparator...................49
CheckingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................50
ChangingtheFuel-WaterSeparator
Filter..............................................................50
DrainingandCleaningtheFuelTank.................51
CleaningtheFuel-IntakeScreen.......................51
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................52
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................52
DisconnectingtheBattery.................................52
ConnectingtheBattery.....................................52
ChargingtheBattery.........................................52
ServicingtheBattery.........................................53
ReplacingaFuse..............................................53
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................54
CheckingtheTireAirPressure..........................54
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel
Nuts..............................................................54
CheckingforEnd-PlayinthePlanetary
Drives............................................................54
CheckingthePlanetaryGear-Drive
Lubricant.......................................................55
ChangingthePlanetary-Gear-Drive
Oil.................................................................55
CheckingtheOilLeveloftheRear
Axle...............................................................56
ChangingtheOilintheRearAxle......................57
CheckingtheLubricantinthe
Reduction-GearCase...................................57
MowSpeed-SpacerT able.................................58
AdjustingMaximumMow-Ground
Speed...........................................................58
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............60
CheckingtheRear-WheelAlignment................60
AdjustingtheRear-WheelToe-In......................61
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................62
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................62
CoolantSpecication........................................62
CheckingtheCoolantLevel..............................62
ServicingtheEngineCoolingSystem...............63
BrakeMaintenance.............................................64
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes............................64
BeltMaintenance................................................65
ServicingtheAlternatorBelt.............................65
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................66
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................66
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................66
HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................66
3

CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................67
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.........................67
HydraulicFluidCapacity...................................68
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................68
CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................69
BladeSafety.....................................................69
BacklappingtheCuttingUnits...........................69
ExtendedMaintenance........................................71
ChassisandEngine..........................................71
Cleaning..............................................................72
WashingtheMachine.......................................72
Storage...................................................................72
StorageSafety..................................................72
PreparingtheTractionUnit...............................72
PreparingtheEngine........................................73
StoringtheBattery............................................73
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordance
withENISO5395(whenyoucompletethesetup
procedures)andANSIB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet
andofthrowingobjects.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Engine-Emission
Certication
TheengineinthismachineisEUStage3bcompliant.
4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
fromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard
decal93-6680
93-6680
decal93-6686
93-6686
1.Hydraulicuid2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
decal98-4387
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
decal100-6574
100-6574
1.Hotsurfacehazard—keep
bystandersaway.
2.Severinghazardofhand,
impeller;entanglement
hazard,belt—keepaway
frommovingparts.
decal106-6754
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fan;entanglementhazard,
belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal106-6755
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
5

decal110-9642
110-9642
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Movethecotterpintotheholeclosesttotherodbracket
andthenremovetheliftarmandpivotyoke.
decal117-4763
117-4763
1.Toengagetheparking
brake,securethebrake
pedalswiththelockingpin,
presstheparking-brake
pedalsandengagethetoe
pedal.
2.Todisengagetheparking
brake,disengagethe
lockingpinandreleasethe
pedals.
decal117-4765
117-4765
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Donotusestartingaids.
decal117-4766
117-4766
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal120-1670
120-1670
1.Tractionunitspeed3.Fast
2.Slow
decal120-8947
120–8947
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Iftherollbarisraised,
weartheseatbelt.
2.Thereisnorollover
protectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
5.Iftherollbarislowered,
donotweartheseatbelt.
3.Thereisrolloverprotection
whentherollbarisup.
6.Driveslowlywhenturning.
6

decal121-5644
121–5644
1.Lightswitch6.Slow
2.Engage7.Lower
3.Powertake-off8.Raise
4.Disengage9.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
5.Fast
decal121-3884
121–3884
1.Engine—stop3.Engine—start
2.Engine—preheat
decal121-3887
121–3887
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal145-5258
145-5258
1.Power4.Worklights7.Cab
2.Infocenter5.Powerseat
3.Engine6.Sensor
7

decal120-1683
120-1683
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;alloperatorsshould
betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine.
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeybeforeleavingthemachine.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
3.Tippinghazard—driveslowlywhenturning;donotturnsharply
whiletravelingfast;lowerthecuttingunitswhendrivingdown
slopes;usearolloverprotectionsystemandweartheseatbelt.
6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
8

decal136-3712
136-3712
1.Radiatorscreen8.Planetarydrive15.Battery22.Filterinterval(hours)
2.Tirepressure9.Checkevery8hours.16.Dieselfuel23.Hydraulicbreather
3.Rearaxle10.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualforlubrication
information.
17.Brakefunctions24.Safetyairlter
4.Fanbelt11.Engine-coolantlevel18.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
25.Enginecoolant
5.Engineairlter12.Engineoil19.Fluids
6.Hydraulicuid13.Engine-oillevel20.Capacity
7.Hydraulic-uidlevel14.Fuel/waterseparator21.Fluidinterval(hours)
9

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Adjustthefrontcuttingunitroller
position.
Fronthoseguide(right)1
2Fronthoseguide(left)1Installthecuttingunits.
3Nopartsrequired–Preparethemachine.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Readthemanualbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Engineowner'smanual1Readthemanualbeforeoperatingtheengine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
AdjustingtheFrontCutting
UnitRollerPosition
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:
1.Determineifyouneedtoadjusttheroller
position.Thewidthofthecuttingunitthatyou
installdeterminestherollerpositionattheroller
supportasfollows:
•27-inchcuttingunits—uppermountingholes
oftherollersupport.
•32-inchcuttingunits—lowermountingholes
oftherollersupport.
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Figure3
1.Rollersupport3.Lowerholes—32-inch
cuttingunits
2.Upperholes—27-inch
cuttingunits
2.Ifneeded,removethecapscrew,locknut,and
roller.
3.Aligntherollertotheotherrollersupportholes.
4.Securetherollertotherollersupportwiththe
capscrewandlocknut.
5.Repeatsteps2through4attheothersideof
themachine.
10

2
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Fronthoseguide(right)
1Fronthoseguide(left)
PreparingtheMachine
1.Removethereelmotorsfromtheshipping
brackets.
2.Removeanddiscardtheshippingbrackets.
PreparingtheCuttingUnits
1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.
2.Assembleandadjustasdescribedinthecutting
unitOperator'sManual.
3.Makesurethatthecounterweight(Figure4)is
installedattheproperendofthecuttingunitas
describedinthecuttingunitOperator'sManual.
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Figure4
1.Counterweight
PositioningtheTurfCompensating
SpringandInstallingtheHose
Guide
CuttingUnits4
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Figure5
1.Cuttingunit15.Cuttingunit5
2.Cuttingunit26.Reelmotor
3.Cuttingunit37.Weight
4.Cuttingunit4
1.Ifthehairpinisinstalledintherearholeofthe
compensation-springrod—removethehairpin
andinsertitintheholenexttothebracket
(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Hairpin
2.Removethe2angelocknuts(3/8inch)and2
carriagebolts(3/8x1-1/4inches)thatsecure
theturf-compensatorbrackettothecutting-unit
frame(Figure7).
11

g375690
Figure7
1.Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4
inches)
3.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)
2.Turf-compensatorbracket
3.Removetheangelocknut(3/8inch)that
securesthecapscrewoftheturfcompensation
springtotherighttabofthecarrierframe,
andremovethecompensationspringfromthe
cuttingunit(Figure8).
Note:Donotremovetheangeserratednut
fromthecapscrew.
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Figure8
1.Capscrew3.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)
2.Righttab(Carrierframe)
4.Assemblethecapscrewoftheturfcompensation
springtotherighttabofthecarrierframe(Figure
9)withtheangelocknut(3/8inch).
g375694
Figure9
1.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)3.Capscrew
2.Righttab(Carrierframe)
5.Alignthestudsofthelefthoseguidewith
theholesinthecutting-unitframeandthe
turf-compensatorbracket(Figure10).
Note:Thesupportloopofthehoseguidealigns
towardthecenterlineofthemachine.
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Figure10
1.Turf-compensatorbracket3.Stud(hoseguide)
2.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)4.Inboard
6.Assemblethehoseguideandturf-compensator
brackettothecutting-unitframewiththe2ange
locknuts(3/8inch).
7.Torquethelocknutsandboltsto37to45N∙m
(27to33ft-lb).
12

InstallingtheHoseGuide
CuttingUnits5
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Figure11
1.Cuttingunit15.Cuttingunit5
2.Cuttingunit26.Reelmotor
3.Cuttingunit37.Weight
4.Cuttingunit4
1.Ifthehairpinisinstalledintherearholeofthe
compensation-springrod—removethehairpin
andinsertitintheholenexttothebracket
(Figure11).
g375689
Figure12
1.Hairpin
2.Removethe2angelocknuts(3/8inch)and2
carriagebolts(3/8x1-1/4inches)thatsecure
theturf-compensatorbrackettothecutting-unit
frame(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4
inches)
3.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)
2.Turf-compensatorbracket
3.Alignthestudsoftherighthoseguidewith
theholesinthecutting-unitframeandthe
turf-compensatorbracket(Figure14).
Note:Ensurethatthesupportloopofthe
hoseguidealignstowardthecenterlineofthe
machine.
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Figure14
1.Stud(hoseguide)3.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)
2.Turf-compensatorbracket4.Inboard
4.Assemblethehoseguideandturf-compensator
brackettothecutting-unitframewiththe2ange
locknuts(3/8inch).
5.Torquethelocknutsto37to45N∙m(27to33
ft-lb).
13

PositioningtheTurfCompensating
Spring
CuttingUnit2
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Figure15
1.Cuttingunit15.Cuttingunit5
2.Cuttingunit26.Reelmotor
3.Cuttingunit37.Weight
4.Cuttingunit4
1.Ifthehairpinisinstalledintherearholeofthe
compensation-springrod—removethehairpin
andinsertitintheholenexttothebracket
(Figure16).
g375689
Figure16
1.Hairpin
2.Removethe2angelocknuts(3/8inch)and2
carriagebolts(3/8x1-1/4inches)thatsecure
theturf-compensatorbrackettothecutting-unit
frame(Figure17).
g375690
Figure17
1.Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4
inches)
3.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)
2.Turf-compensatorbracket
3.Removetheangelocknut(3/8inch)that
securesthecapscrewoftheturfcompensation
springtotherighttabofthecarrierframe,
andremovethecompensationspringfromthe
cuttingunit(Figure18).
Note:Donotremovetheangeserratednut
fromthecapscrew.
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Figure18
1.Capscrew3.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)
2.Righttab(Carrierframe)
4.Assemblethecapscrewoftheturfcompensation
springtotherighttabofthecarrierframe(Figure
19)withtheangelocknut(3/8inch).
14

g375694
Figure19
1.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)3.Capscrew
2.Righttab(Carrierframe)
5.Aligntheholesintheturf-compensatorbracket
withtheholesinthecutting-unitframe(Figure
20).
Note:Thesupportloopofthehoseguidealigns
towardthecenterlineofthemachine.
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Figure20
1.Turf-compensatorbracket3.Flangelocknut(3/8inch)
2.Carriagebolt(3/8x1-1/4
inches)
4.Inboard
6.Assembletheturf-compensatorbrackettothe
cutting-unitframewiththe2carriagebolts(3/8x
1-1/4inches)and2angelocknuts(3/8inch).
7.Torquethelocknutsandboltsto37to45N∙m
(27to33ft-lb).
InstallingtheKickstand
Foreachcuttingunit,securethekickstandtothe
chainbracketwiththesnapperpin(Figure21).
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Figure21
1.Chainbracket3.Cutting-unitkickstand
2.Snapperpin
IncreasingtheRearCuttingUnit
PivotAngle
Increasethepivotangleoftherearcuttingunitsby
removingthe2spacers,2hex-socketscrews,and2
angelocknuts(Figure22andFigure23)fromthe
carrierframesofcuttingunits2and3.
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Figure22
1.Cuttingunit15.Cuttingunit5
2.Cuttingunit26.Reelmotor
3.Cuttingunit37.Weight
4.Cuttingunit4
15

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Figure23
1.Hex-socketscrew3.Carrierframe
2.Spacer4.Flangelocknut
PreparingtoInstalltheCutting
Units
1.Ensurethatthecountersunkthrustwasheris
insertedoverthecarrier-frameshaft(Figure24).
g368731
Figure24
1.Thrustwasher
(countersunk)
2.Carrier-frameshaft
2.Coatthecarrier-frameshaftwithcleangrease
(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.Carrier-frameshaft
3.Repeatsteps1and2fortheothercuttingunits.
InstallingtheFrontCuttingUnits
1.Slideacuttingunitundertheliftarm(Figure26).
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Figure26
1.Lynchpin3.Carrier-frameshaft
2.Pivotyoke
2.Inserttheshaftofthecarrierframeintothepivot
yokeoftheliftarm.
3.Securethecarrier-frameshafttothepivotyoke
withthelynchpin.
4.Repeatsteps1and3attheotherfront
cutting-unitpositions.
InstallingtheRearCuttingUnitsto
theLiftArms
CuttingUnitsadjustedfora1.2cm(3/4inch)
orHigherHeightofCut
1.Slideacuttingunitundertheliftarm(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Lift-armpivotshaft3.Carrier-frameshaft
2.Thrustwasher
(countersunk)
4.Lynchpin
2.Insertthelift-armshaftintotheliftarmand
secureitwiththelynchpin.
3.Repeatstep2fortheotherrearcuttingunit.
16

InstallingtheRearCuttingUnitsto
theLiftArms
CuttingUnitsadjustedfora1.2cm(3/4inch)
orLowerHeightofCut
1.Removethelynchpinandwashersecuringthe
lift-armpivotshafttotheliftarmandslidethe
lift-armpivotshaftoutoftheliftarm(Figure28).
g368648
Figure28
1.Liftarm(rearcuttingunit)3.Thrustwasher
2.Lift-armpivotshaft4.Lynchpin
2.Insertthelift-armyokeontothecarrierframe
shaft(Figure29).
g368650
Figure29
1.Lift-armpivotshaft3.Carrier-frameshaft
2.Thrustwasher
(countersunk)
4.Lynchpin
3.Slideacuttingunitundertheliftarm(Figure30).
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Figure30
1.Liftarm(rearcuttingunit)3.Thrustwasher
2.Lift-armpivotshaft4.Lynchpin
4.Insertthelift-armshaftintotheliftarmand
secureitwiththelynchpin.
5.Repeatsteps1through4fortheotherrear
cuttingunit.
InstallingtheCuttingUnitLift-Arm
Chains
Securethelift-armchaintothechainbracketwiththe
snapperpin(Figure31).
Note:Usethenumberofchainlinksdescribedinthe
cuttingunitOperator'sManual.
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Figure31
1.Lift-armchain3.Snapperpin
2.Chainbracket
17

InstallingtheReelMotors
1.Coatthesplineshaftofthereelmotorwithclean
grease.
2.OilthereelmotorO-ringandinstallitontothe
motorange.
3.Installthemotorbyrotatingitclockwisesothat
themotorangesclearthebolts(Figure32).
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Figure32
1.Reel-drivemotor2.Mountingbolts
4.Rotatethemotorcounterclockwiseuntilthe
angesencirclethebolts,andthentightenthe
bolts.
Important:Makesurethatthereelmotor
hosesarenottwisted,kinked,oratriskof
beingpinched.
5.Torquethemountingboltsto(27to33ft-lb).
EnteringCuttingUnitSettings
Enterthefollowingcutting-unitinformationintothe
InfoCenter:
•Bladecount;refertoSettingtheBladeCount
(page24).
•Mowspeed;refertoSettingtheMowSpeed(page
24).
•Heightofcut;refertoSettingtheHeightofCut
(HOC)(page24).
Note:YouneedthePINcodetochangetheblade
count,mowspeed,andheightofcutvaluesinthe
InfoCenter.
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PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwaitfor
allmovingpartstostop.
3.Checkthetireairpressurebeforeuse;referto
CheckingtheTireAirPressure(page54).
Note:Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.
Adjustthetireairpressurebeforeoperatingthe
machine.
4.Checktherear-axlelubricantlevel;referto
CheckingtheOilLeveloftheRearAxle(page
56).
5.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel;refertoChecking
theHydraulic-FluidLevel(page67).
6.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingthe
BearingsandBushings(page44).
Important:Failuretoproperlygreasethe
machinewillresultinprematurefailureof
criticalparts.
7.Openthehoodandcheckthecoolantlevel;refer
toCheckingtheCoolantLevel(page62).
8.Checktheleveloftheengine-oillevel,and
closeandlatchthehood;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page47).
Note:Theengineshipswithoilinthe
crankcase;however,checktheoillevelbefore
andaftertheengineisrststarted.
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ProductOverview
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Figure33
1.Frontcuttingunits4.Operator'sseat
2.Controlarm5.Enginehood
3.Steeringwheel6.Rearcuttingunit
Controls
BrakePedals
The2footpedals(Figure34)operateindividualwheel
brakesforturningassistanceandtoaidinobtaining
bettersidehilltraction.
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Figure34
1.Brakepedal4.Tractionpedal
2.Pedal-lockinglatch5.Tilt-steeringpedal
3.Parking-brakepedal
Pedal-LockingLatch
Thepedal-lockinglatch(Figure34)connectsthe
pedalstogethertoengagetheparkingbrake.
Parking-BrakePedal
Toengagetheparkingbrake,(Figure34)connectthe
pedalstogetherwiththepedal-lockinglatch,push
downontherightbrakepedalwhileengagingthetoe
pedal.
Note:Whentheparkingbrakeisengaged,the
parkingbrakesymboldisplaysintheInfoCenter.
Toreleasetheparkingbrake,press1ofthebrake
pedalsuntiltheparking-brakelatchretracts.
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure34)controlstheforward
andreverseoperation.Pressthetopofthepedalto
moveforwardandthebottomofthepedaltomove
backward.Groundspeeddependsonhowfaryou
pressthepedal.Fornoload,maximumgroundspeed,
movetheengine-throttlecontroltothefastposition
andthenfullypressthetractionpedal
Tostop,reduceyourfootpressureonthetraction
pedalandallowittoreturntothecenterposition.
TiltSteeringPedal
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardyou,pressthefoot
pedal(Figure34)down,andpullthesteeringtower
towardyoutothemostcomfortablepositionandthen
releasethepedal.
Speed-LimiterScrews
Adjustthescrew(s)(Figure35)tolimittheamount
thetractionpedalcanbepressedintheforwardor
reversedirectiontolimitspeed.
Important:Thespeed-limiterscrewmuststopthe
tractionpedalbeforethepumpreachesfullstroke
;otherwise,damagetothepumpmayoccur.
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Figure35
1.Reversespeedlimiter
screw
3.Spacers
2.Forwardspeedlimiter
screw
4.Mow-speedlimiter
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Mow-SpeedLimiter
Whenthemow-speedlimiter(Figure35)isrotated
forward,itallowsthecuttingunitstoengageandlimits
themaximumgroundspeedduringmowing.You
changethepositionofthespacerstoadjustmowing
groundspeed.Whendrivingmachinebetweenjob
sites,rotatethemow-speedlimiterbackformaximum
transportspeed.
LowerMow/RaiseControlLever
Usethelowermow/raisecontrollever(Figure36)
raisesandlowersthecuttingunits.Theleveralso
startsandstopsthereelswhenthereelsareenabled
inthemowmode.
Note:Thecuttingunitscannotbeloweredwhenthe
mow/transportleverisinthetransportposition.
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Figure36
1.Lowermow/raisecontrol
lever
4.PTOswitch
2.Keyswitch5.Engine-throttlecontrol
3.InfoCenter6.Headlightswitch
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure36)has3positions:OFF,
ON/PREHEAT,andSTART.
InfoCenter
TheInfoCenterLCDdisplayshowsinformationabout
yourmachine,suchastheoperatingstatus,various
diagnostics,andotherinformationaboutthemachine
(Figure36).
PTOSwitch
ThePTOswitch(Figure36)has2positions:ENGAGE
andDISENGAGE.PressthePTObuttonforwardto
engagethecutting-unitblades.Pressthebuttonback
todisengagethecutting-unitblades.
Engine-ThrottleControl
Usetheengine-throttlecontrol(Figure36)toincrease
ordecreasetheenginespeed.
HeadlightSwitch
Presstheswitchtoturnontheheadlights(Figure36).
PowerPoint
Usethepowerpoint(Figure37)topoweroptional
12-voltelectricalaccessories.
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Figure37
1.Powerpoint2.Bagholder
BagHolder
Usethebagholder(Figure37)forstorage.
BacklapLevers
Usethebacklapleverstocontrolthecuttingunit
rotationdirectionwhenbacklappingthereels(Figure
38).
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Figure38
1.Frontcutting-unitbacklap
lever
2.Rearcutting-unitbacklap
lever
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