Toro 04358 Greensmaster 3150 User manual

FormNo.3417-532RevA
Greensmaster®31502-Wheel
DriveTractionUnit
ModelNo.04358—SerialNo.401287377andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3417-532*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.It
isnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassand
othergrowthalongsidehighways,orforagricultural
uses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................9
1ActivatingandChargingtheBattery...............10
2InstallingtheBattery......................................10
3InstallingtheRollBar......................................11
4InstallingtheCuttingUnits..............................12
5MarkingtheOuterGrassBaskets...................13
6AddingRearBallastandWeight
Kit..................................................................14
7InstallingCEDecals.......................................14
8ReducingtheTirePressure............................14
9BurnishingtheBrakes....................................14
10InstallingtheCEGuardKit...........................14
ProductOverview...................................................15
Controls...........................................................15
Specications..................................................18
Attachments/Accessories.................................18
Operation................................................................19
BeforeOperationSafety...................................19
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................19
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................19
DuringOperationSafety...................................20
BreakingintheMachine...................................21
StartingtheEngine...........................................21
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................21
CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..............22
DrivingtheMachinewithoutMowing.................22
Mowing.............................................................22
AfterOperationSafety......................................24
InspectingandCleaningafterMowing..............24
HaulingtheMachine.........................................24
TowingtheMachine..........................................24
Maintenance...........................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........25
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................27
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................28
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...................................28
RemovingtheSeatAssembly...........................28
RaisingtheMachine.........................................28
Lubrication..........................................................29
GreasingtheMachine.......................................29
EngineMaintenance...........................................31
EngineSafety...................................................31
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................31
ReplacingtheSparkPlugs................................32
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................33
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................33
InspectingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................33
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................33
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................33
ServicingtheBattery.........................................33
LocatingtheFuses...........................................34
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................34
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................34
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel
Nuts..............................................................34
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral..............34
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed..........................35
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed............................36
BrakeMaintenance.............................................36
AdjustingtheBrakes.........................................36
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................37
AdjustingtheCuttingUnitLift/Drop...................37
AdjustingtheLiftCylinders...............................37
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................38
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................38
ServicingtheHydraulicFluid............................38
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................40
CheckingtheLeakDetector..............................40
CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................42
CuttingUnitSafety............................................42
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact............42
SettingtheReelSpeed.....................................42
BacklappingtheReels......................................43
Storage...................................................................44
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordance
withENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2017
andmeetsthesestandardswhenyouaddthe
appropriateweightkit,ballast,CEdecals,and
guardkit.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthisOperator’sManual.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal121-9566
121–9566
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decal131-2007
131-2007
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.7.Continuous-variablesetting
2.Failure/malfunction(Leakdetectoralarmtest)8.Fast
3.Off9.Frontandrearlights
4.Choke10.Lightsoff
5.On11.Frontlights
6.Slow
decal93-6686
93-6686
1.Hydraulicuid
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal117-2718
117–2718
decal93-9051
93-9051
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal105-8306
105-8306
1.Forwardmachinespeeds3.Slow—useformowing
2.Fast—usefortransport4.Neutral—usefor
backlapping.
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decal93-8062
93-8062
1.Tolocktheparkingbrake,
pressthebrakepedal,and
theparking-brakelock.
3.Parking-brakelock
2.Tounlocktheparking
brake,pressthebrake
pedal.
decal133-2338
133-2338
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—slowthe
machinebeforeturning,
donotturnathighspeeds.
2.Warning—wearhearing
protection.
5.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
6.Warning—locktheparking
brake,shutofftheengine,
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
decal133-2339
133-2339
ReplacesDecal133-2338forCEMachines
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—donot
driveacrossordown
slopesgreaterthan15
degrees.
2.Warning—wearhearing
protection.
5.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
6.Warning—locktheparking
brake,shutofftheengine,
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
decal104-7729
104-7729
1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard;handorfoot—shut
offtheengineandwaitfor
movingpartstostop.
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decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthe
battery.
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
decal115-8156
115-8156
1.Reelheight3.8–Bladecuttingunit5.14–Bladecuttingunit7.Fast
2.5–Bladecuttingunit4.11–Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed8.Slow
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decal105-8305
105-8305
1.Lowerandengagethe
reels.
4.On
2.Raiseanddisengagethe
reels.
5.Engine—start
3.Engine—shutoff
decal115-8226
115-8226
1.Tippinghazard—readtheOperator'sManual;alwayswear
aseatbeltwhenoperating;donotremovetherollover
protectionsystem(ROPS).
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)2
2Nut(5/16inch)2Installthebattery.
Bolt(1/2x1-3/4inches)2
Bolt(1/2x1-1/2inches)6
3Nut(1/2inch)8
Installtherollbar.
Cuttingunit3
4Grassbasket3Installthecuttingunits.
5Nopartsrequired–Marktheoutergrassbaskets.
RearWeightKit(PartNo.
100-6441)—purchaseseparately1
19.5kg(43lb)ofcalciumchloride
(purchaseseparately)1
6RearWeightKit(PartNo.
99-1645)—purchaseseparatelyif
youhavea3-WheelDriveKitinstalled
1
Addtherearballastandweightkit.
Warningdecal(PartNo.133-2339)1
7Productionyeardecal1InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.
8Nopartsrequired–Reducethetirepressure.
9Nopartsrequired–Burnishthebrakes.
10CEGuardKit(ModelNo.
04440—purchaseseparately)1InstalltheCEGuardKit,ifrequired.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Reviewitbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Engineowner'smanual1Useittoreferenceengineinformation.
Operatortrainingmaterials1Read/viewthematerialsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
DeclarationofConformity1
Noiseratingcerticate1ForCEcompliance
Ignitionkeys2Starttheengine.
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1
ActivatingandCharging
theBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265specicgravity)toll
batteryinitially.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
1.Removethewingnuts,washers,andbattery
clampandliftoutthebattery.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps(Figure3).
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Figure3
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntilthe
platesarecoveredwithabout6mm(1/4inch)
ofuid(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillas
necessarytobringtheelectrolytetowithinabout
6mm(1/4inch)ofthebottomofthellwell
(Figure4).
5.Connecta2to4Abatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryforatleast2hoursat
4Aorforatleast4hoursat2Auntilthespecic
gravityis1.250orhigherandthetemperatureis
atleast16°C(60°F)withallcellsgassingfreely.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgasses
thatcanexplode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeep
sparksandamesawayfromthebattery.
Important:Ifyoudonotchargethebattery
foratleastthetimespeciedabove,youmay
reducethelifeofthebattery.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthe
chargerfromtheelectricaloutletandbattery
posts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,
addonlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,
althoughmaintenance-freebatteriesshouldnot
requirewaterundernormaloperatingconditions.
Important:Failuretocorrectlyactivatethe
batterymayresultinbatterygassingand/or
prematurebatteryfailure.
7.Installtheventcaps.
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2
InstallingtheBattery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)
2Nut(5/16inch)
Procedure
1.Mountthebatterywiththebatteryterminals
towardthefrontofthemachine.
2.Connectthepositivebatterycable(red)from
thestartersolenoidtothepositivepost(+)of
thebattery(Figure5).Secureitwithacarriage
boltandnut.
Important:Ensurethatthecablewillclear
theseatintherear-mostposition,which
couldcausewearordamagetothecable.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscould
shortagainstmetalmachinecomponents
causingsparks.Sparkscancausethe
batterygassestoexplode,resultingin
personalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthe
battery,donotallowthebattery
terminalstotouchanymetalpartsof
themachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshort
betweenthebatteryterminalsand
metalpartsofthemachine.
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Figure5
1.Negative(-)3.Batteryclamp
2.Positive(+)4.Wingnut
3.Connecttheblackgroundcable(fromtheengine
base)tothenegative(-)postofthebattery.
Secureitwithacarriageboltandnut.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcould
damagethemachineandcables,causing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebattery
gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative
(black)batterycablebefore
disconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)
batterycablebeforeconnectingthe
negative(black)cable.
4.Coatbothterminalswithpetroleumjelly.
5.Installthebatteryclampandwashersand
securethemwithwingnuts(Figure5).
6.Placetheterminalcoveroverthepositive(+)
batterypost.
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3
InstallingtheRollBar
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bolt(1/2x1-3/4inches)
6Bolt(1/2x1-1/2inches)
8Nut(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Removethescrewsandnutssupportingthe
jackpadontherightsideofthemachine.
2.Lowertherollbar(Figure6)ontothemounting
brackets,aligningthemountingholes.
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Figure6
1.Jackpad4.Rollbar
2.Bolt(1/2x1-3/4inches)5.Seatbelt
3.Bolt(1/2x1-1/2inches)
3.Securetheleftsideoftherollbartothemounting
bracketwith4bolts(1/2x1-1/2inches)and
locknuts(Figure6).
4.Torquethefastenersto91to115N∙m(67to85
ft-lb).
5.Securetherightsideoftherollbarandthe
previouslyremovedjackpadtothemounting
bracketwith2bolts(1/2x1-1/2inches),2bolts
(1/2x1-3/4inches),andlocknutsasillustrated
inFigure6.
6.Torquethefastenersto91to115N∙m(67to85
ft-lb).
WARNING
Failuretoweartheseatbeltwhileoperating
thevehiclecanresultinyoubeingthrown
fromtheseatandinjuredduringarollover
accident.
Alwaysusetheseatbelt.
4
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
3Cuttingunit
3Grassbasket
Procedure
Important:Donotraisethesuspensiontothe
transportpositionwhenthereelmotorsareinthe
holdersonthemachineframe.Damagetothe
motorsorhosescouldresult.
Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheightofcut,
orperformingothermaintenanceproceduresonthe
cuttingunits,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthe
supporttubesonthefrontoftheframeandsideofthe
machinetopreventdamagingthehoses.
1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.
Assembleandadjustthemaslistedinthecutting
unitOperator'sManual.
2.Slidethecuttingunitunderthepullframewhile
slidingthelifthookontotheliftarm(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Liftarm2.Lifthook
3.Slidethesleevebackontheballjointreceiver
andhookthereceiverontothecuttingunitball
stud.Releasethesleevesothatitslidesover
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thestudandlockstheassembliestogether
(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Pullframe3.Ballstud
2.Pullarm
4.Mountthebasketsonthepullframes,loosen
thejamnutsonthepullarms,andadjustthe
ballsocketsuntilthereis6to13mm(1/4to1/2
inch)clearancebetweenthelipofthebasket
andthereelblades.
Note:Thispreventsthebasketfromtippingthe
cuttingunitforward,causingtheliftrollertocome
offtheliftarmwhileinthemowingoperation.
Note:Ensurethatthebasketlipisequidistant
fromthereelbladesallacrosseachreel.Ifthe
basketistooclosetothereel,itispossiblefor
thereeltocontactthebasketwhenthecutting
unitisraisedofforloweredtotheground.
5.Alignthesocketsintheballjointssotheopen
sideofthesocketiscenteredtowardtheball
stud,andtightenthejamnutstosecurethe
socketsinposition(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Pullarm3.Balljoint
2.Jamnut
6.Ensurethatthereisapproximately13mm(1/2
inch)ofthreadsexposedoneachreeldrive
motormountingbolt(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Drivemotor2.Mountingbolts
7.Coatthesplineshaftofthemotorwithclean
grease.
8.Installthemotorbyrotatingthemotorclockwise
sothatthemotorangesclearthestuds,then
rotatethemotorcounterclockwiseuntilthe
angesencirclethestuds.
9.Tightenthemountingbolts(Figure10).
5
MarkingtheOuterGrass
Baskets
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Toassistinaligningthemachineforsuccessive
cuttingpasses,dothefollowingproceduretotheNo.
2andNo.3cuttingunitbaskets:
1.Measureinapproximately12.7cm(5inches)
fromtheouteredgeofeachbasket.
2.Eitherplaceastripofwhitetapeorpaintaline
ontoeachbasketparallelingtheouteredgeof
eachbasket(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Alignmentstrip3.Cutgrassonright
2.Approximately12.7cm(5
inches)
4.Keepfocalspot1.8to3
m(6to10ft)aheadofthe
machine.
6
AddingRearBallastand
WeightKit
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1RearWeightKit(PartNo.100-6441)—purchase
separately
119.5kg(43lb)ofcalciumchloride(purchase
separately)
1RearWeightKit(PartNo.99-1645)—purchase
separatelyifyouhavea3-WheelDriveKitinstalled
Procedure
ThismachinecomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2017and
ENISO5395:2013Standardswhenyouequipitwith
theRearWeightKit(PartNo.100-6441)andadd19.5
kg(43lb)ofcalciumchlorideballasttotherearwheel.
Ifyouinstalla3-WheelDriveKit,usetheRearWeight
Kit(PartNo.99-1645)insteadofPartNo.100-6441.
Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewith
calciumchloride,removethemachinefromthe
turfareaasquicklyaspossible.Toprevent
possibledamagetotheturf,immediatelysoakthe
affectedareawithwater.
7
InstallingCEDecals
EUOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal(PartNo.133-2339)
1Productionyeardecal
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedintheEU,afxthewarning
decal(PartNo.133-2339)overthewarningdecal
(PartNo.133-2338).Applytheproductionyeardecal
nexttotheregulatorydecal.
8
ReducingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareover-inatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevels
beforestartingthemachine.RefertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page34).
9
BurnishingtheBrakes
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Firmlyapplythebrakesanddrivethemachineat
mowingspeeduntilthebrakesarehot,asindicated
bytheirsmell.Youmayneedtoadjustthebrakes
afterthebreak-inperiod;refertoAdjustingtheBrakes
(page36).
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10
InstallingtheCEGuardKit
EUOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1CEGuardKit(ModelNo.04440—purchase
separately)
Procedure
ThismachinecomplieswithENISO5395:2013when
youequipitwiththeCEGuardKit(ModelNo.04440).
ProductOverview
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Figure12
1.Engine5.Steeringwheel
2.Controlpanel6.Tractionpedal
3.Rollbar7.Footrest
4.Seat8.Cuttingunits
Controls
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure13)has3functions:
tomakethemachinemoveforward,tomoveit
backward,andtostopthemachine.Pressthetop
ofthepedaltomoveforwardandthebottomofthe
pedaltomovebackwardortoassistinstoppingwhen
movingforward.Also,allowthepedaltomovetothe
NEUTRALpositiontostopthemachine.Donotrestthe
heelofyourfootonreversewhenoperatingforward
(Figure14).
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Figure13
1.Tractionpedal3.Parking-braketab
2.Brakepedal
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Figure14
BrakePedal
Pressthebrakepedal(Figure13)tostopthemachine
byactuatingthedrum-typebrakelocatedateach
tractionwheel.
Parking-BrakeTab
Tosettheparkingbrake,pressthebrakepedal,then
presstheparking-braketab(Figure13)toengage
thebrakes.Disengagethetabbypressingthebrake
pedal.Engagetheparkingbrakebeforeyouleave
themachine.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure15)allowsyoutocontrolthe
speedoftheengine.Movingthethrottlelevertoward
theFASTpositionincreasestheenginespeed;moving
thethrottlelevertowardtheSLOWpositiondecreases
theenginespeed,butdoesnotshutofftheengine.
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Figure15
1.Throttlelever4.Leak-detectortestswitch
2.Chokelever5.Hourmeter
3.Light-switchposition
ChokeLever
Tostartacoldengine,closethecarburetorchoke
bypushingthechokeleverforward(Figure15)to
theCLOSEDposition.Aftertheenginestarts,regulate
thechokelevertokeeptheenginerunningsmoothly.
Assoonaspossible,openthechokebypullingthe
leverrearwardtotheOPENposition.Awarmengine
requireslittleornochoking.
Leak-DetectorTestSwitch
Usetheswitch(Figure15)tochecktheoperationof
theleakdetectoralarmandtimedelay.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure15)indicatesthetotalhours
themachinehasoperated.Itstartstofunction
wheneveryourotatethekeyswitchtotheONposition.
Seat-AdjustmentLever
Thislever,ontheleftsideoftheseat(Figure16),
allowsyoutoadjusttheseat10cm(4inch)forward
andrearward.
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Figure16
1.Seat-adjustmentlever
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Raise/LowerMowControl
Movingthecontrol(Figure17)forwardduring
operationlowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.
Pullbackthecontroltostopthereelsandraisethe
cuttingunits.Duringoperation,pullbackthecontrol
momentarilyandreleaseitifyouneedtostopthe
reels;startthereelsagainbymovingthecontrol
forward.
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Figure17
1.Functional-controllever3.Raise/lowermowcontrol
2.Ignitionswitch
Functional-ControlLever
Thefunctional-controllever(Figure17)provides2
tractionselectionsplusaNEUTRALposition.Youcan
shiftfrommowtotransportortransporttomow(not
toneutral)whilethemachineisinmotion;nodamage
willresult.
•REARposition—neutralandbacklapping
•MIDDLEposition—usedformowingoperation
•FRONTposition—usedfortransportoperation
IgnitionSwitch
Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure17)andturnit
clockwiseasfaraspossibletotheSTARTposition
tostarttheengine.Releasethekeyassoonasthe
enginestarts;thekeymovestotheONposition.Turn
thekeycounterclockwisetotheOFFpositiontoshut
offtheengine.
Steering-WheelLockingLever
Rotatethelever(Figure18)forwardtoloosenthe
adjustment,raiseorlowersteeringwheelforyour
comfort,then,rotatetheleverrearwardtotightenthe
adjustment.
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Figure18
1.Steering-wheellockinglever
Steering-ArmLockingKnob
Loosentheknob(Figure19)untiltheshoulderonthe
knobclearsthenotchesinthesteeringarm.Raise
orlowerthesteeringarmtothedesiredheightwhile
aligningtheshoulderoftheknobwiththenotchinthe
steeringarm.Tightentheknobtolocktheadjustment.
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Figure19
1.Steering-armlockingknob
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure20),underthefuel
tank,whenstoringortransportingthemachineona
truckortrailer.
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Figure20
1.Fuel-shutoff(underthefueltank)
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BacklapLever
Usethebacklaplever(Figure21)withtheraise/lower
mowcontrolleverandthereelspeedcontrolfor
backlappingthereels.
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Figure21
1.Backuplever2.Reel-speedcontrol
Reel-SpeedControl
Usethereel-speedcontrol(Figure21)toadjustthe
speedofthereels.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Widthofcut150cm(59inches)
Wheeltread126cm(49.5inches)
Wheelbase119cm(46.9inches)
Overalllength229cm(90inches)
Overallwidth177cm(69.75inches)
Overallheight189cm(74.5inches)
NetWeight493kg(1,087lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourT oroequipment,countonT oro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Toro
deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact
engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace
ofmind,insistonT orogenuineparts.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto
ensurethatthecuttingunitsareingoodworking
condition.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovethefuelcaporllthefueltankwhile
theengineisrunningorhot.
•Neverrefuelthemachineinanenclosedspace.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Fueltankcapacity:26.6L(7USgallons)
•RecommendedFuel:
–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(less
than30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithan
octaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2rating
method).
–Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedfor
use.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore
than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%
ethanol),orE85(containsupto85%ethanol).
Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage,
whichmaynotbecoveredunderthewarranty.
–Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
–Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouusea
fuelstabilizer.
–Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Important:Donotusefueladditivesotherthan
afuelstabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuel
stabilizerswithanalcoholbasesuchasethanol,
methanol,orisopropanol.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Fuel-tankcap
2.Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank
untilthelevelis25mm(1inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.
Thisspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
3.Installthecap.
Note:Youwillhearaclicksoundwhenthecap
issecure.
4.Wipeupanyfuelthatmayhavespilled.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
followingprocedures:
•Checktheengine-oillevel—refertoCheckingthe
EngineOil(page31).
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•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel—refertoChecking
theHydraulic-FluidLevel(page38).
•Checkthereel-to-bedknifecontact—referto
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact(page42).
•Checkthetirepressure—refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page34).
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;slip-resistant,substantial
footprotection;andhearingprotection.Tieback
longhairanddonotwearjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction
couldcausethemachinetoslide.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and
youareintheoperatingposition.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall
times.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour
vision.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll
overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge
givesway.
•Stopthecuttingunitswheneveryouarenot
mowing.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthecuttingunits
afterstrikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal
vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut
offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof
cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating
position).
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gassesareenclosed.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including
toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do
thefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.
•Useaccessories,attachments,andreplacement
partsapprovedbyTheT oro®Companyonly.
RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)Safety
•DonotremovetheROPSfromthemachine.
•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou
canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltifyourmachinehasa
xedrollbar.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo
notcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage
andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairoralter
it.
SlopeSafety
•Establishyourownproceduresandrulesfor
operatingonslopes.Theseproceduresmust
includesurveyingthesitetodeterminewhich
slopesaresafeformachineoperation.Always
usecommonsenseandgoodjudgementwhen
performingthissurvey.
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoloss-of-control
andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Operatingthemachineonany
sloperequiresextracaution.
•Operatethemachineatalowerspeedwhenyou
areonaslope.
•Ifyoufeeluneasyoperatingthemachineona
slope,donotdoit.
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