Toro 30370 User manual

FormNo.3360-906RevA
PolarTracKit
Groundsmaster7200/7210SeriesMowers
ModelNo.30370—SerialNo.280000001andUp
ModelNo.30371
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Warning
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Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................5
Setup............................................................................6
1InstallHeatShields............................................7
2PreparingtheEngineCoolingSystem.................9
3PreparingtheElectricalSystem........................14
4InstallingtheSkidPlate....................................15
5RemovingtheMowerDeck..............................16
6InstallingtheWinterFrameAssembly..............18
7InstallingtheCabMountSupports...................23
8Re-installingthePanels....................................23
9MountingtheCab............................................25
10MakingtheFinalConnectionsand
CheckingtheOperation..................................26
11ReadingtheManuals.....................................27
ProductOverview......................................................27
Controls.............................................................27
Operation...................................................................28
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................28
Attachments.......................................................28
SnowthrowerWireEyelet...................................28
WintertoSummerConversion............................29
SummertoWinterConversion............................35
Maintenance...............................................................44
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................44
Lubrication.............................................................44
GreasingandLubrication...................................44
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................45
CheckingtheFuses.............................................45
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................46
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................46
RemovingtheRearWheel...................................46
Storage.......................................................................47
Machine.............................................................47
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperator
orownercanresultininjury.Toreducethe
potentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety
instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety
alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,
andtheproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethemachine.Localregulations
canrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Neveroperatewhilepeople,especiallychildren,or
petsarenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessional
andpracticalinstruction.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe
controllevers.Themainreasonsforlossof
controlare:
◊insufcienttrackgrip,especiallyonwetgrass,
iceorsnow;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
Preparation
•Whileoperating,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear
andlongtrousers.Donotoperatetheequipment
whenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.
•Warning-Fuelishighlyammable.
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor
thispurpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refueling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe
attachmentsarenotwornordamaged.Replaceworn
ordamagedcomponents.
Operation
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging
directions.
•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Do
notrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedareawhere
fumescancollect.
•Operateonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
attachmentclutchesandplaceinneutral.
•Whenoperatingneardropoffsorbodiesofwater,
donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavy
equipment.
–Useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.
–Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedfor
on-roaduseandisa“slow-movingvehicle."Ifyou
mustcrossortravelonapublicroad,youshould
beawareofandcomplywithlocalregulations,such
asrequiredlights,slowmovingvehiclesigns,and
reectors.
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•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.Someattachments,
suchasasnowthrower,arecapableofamputating
handsandfeetandthrowingobjects
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatorsposition:
–disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe
attachments;
–placeinneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Ifanattachmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,
stopthemachineandcheckimmediatelyforthe
cause.
•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,set
theparkingbrakeandremovetheignitionkey:
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
attachment
–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthe
attachmentfordamageandmakerepairsbefore
restartingandoperatingtheequipment;
–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting,
notinuseoranytimetheattachmentisintheraised
position.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperators
position.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.
SlopeOperation
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelonslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguard
againstoverturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;
–useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards;
•Donotoperateneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks
orwater.Tracksdroppingoveredgescancauseroll
overs,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor
drowning.
•Donotoperateonslopeswhereslipperyconditions
couldreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,
etc.fromtheoperatingarea.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthat
changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould
overturnthemachine.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenoperatinguphillbecause
themachinemaytipbackwards.
•Donotoperateoniceincapableofsupportingthe
weightofthismachine.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuel
storageareafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleft
unattended,lowertheattachmentunlessapositive
mechanicallockisused.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensure
thatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Thefollowinginstructionaldecalisappliedtocomponentssuppliedwiththiskitandisused
intheconversionprocess.
112-6312
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Heatshield-rearpanel(suppliedwith
cabmodel30371)1
Heatshield-frontcover(suppliedwith
cabmodel30371)1
Heatshield-seat(suppliedwithcab
model30371)1
Heatshield-seat2x10inch(supplied
withcabmodel30371)1
1
Rubbergrommet3
Installtheheatshields
Cabassembly(suppliedwithcabmodel
30371)1
Nipplecoupler2
Quickdisconnectcoupler2
Hoseclamp4
Teetting1
Hoseclamp-large(suppliedwithcab
model30371)2
Hoseclamp-small(suppliedwithcab
model30371)2
Hoseadaptertting1
Bulkheadbracket1
Self-tappingscrew(5/16inch)2
Dustplug1
Dustcap1
2
Dualcontactswitch1
Preparetheenginecoolingsystem
Cabharness1
Fusiblelink1
Cabletie2
3Cabletie(suppliedwithcabmodel
30371)4
Preparetheelectricalsystem
Skidplate1
Flange-headbolt(3/8x1-3/4inches)2
Flangenut(3/8inch)4
4Bolt(3/8x1inch)2
Installtheskidplate
Verticaltubesupportassembly2
Clevispin2
Self-tappingscrew(1/4inch)2
5Hoseplug2
Removethemowerdeck.
Hosecover2
Cabletie4
Winterframeassembly1
Wheelandtireassembly6
Lugnut20
Couplerpin2
6
Tracks2
Installthewinterframeassembly
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ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Cabmountsupport(suppliedwithcab
model30371)2
Bolt(1/2x3–1/2inches)(suppliedwith
cabmodel30371)2
Nut(1/2inch)(suppliedwithcabmodel
30371)2
Bolt(3/4x3–1/2inches)(suppliedwith
cabmodel30371)2
Lockwasher(3/4inch)(suppliedwith
cabmodel30371)2
7
Nut(3/4inch)(suppliedwithcabmodel
30371)2
Installthecabmountsupports.
Cornermat(suppliedwithcabmodel
30371)2
8Seal2
Re-installthepanels
Rubbercabmount(suppliedwithcab
model30371)4
Bolt(1/2x3inches)(suppliedwithcab
model30371)4
Washer-Steel(1/2x2–1/2inches)
(suppliedwithcabmodel30371)4
Washer-rubber(1/2x2–1/2inches)
(suppliedwithcabmodel30371)4
Nut(1/2inch)(suppliedwithcabmodel
30371)4
Cornermat(suppliedwithcabmodel
30371)2
9
PowerPointShield1
Mountthecab
Operator’sManual1
PartsCatalog1
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
CerticateofQuality1
Jackingtube1
Jackingtubebolts2
Eyelet1
Spacer1
11
Flangenut(1/4inch)1
Readthemanualsbeforeoperatingthe
machineandusethejackingtubefor
seasonalconversion.
Note:Allreferencestotheinstallationoroperationof
thecabrefertoCabModel30371only.
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1
InstallHeatShields
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Heatshield-rearpanel(suppliedwithcabmodel
30371)
1Heatshield-frontcover(suppliedwithcabmodel
30371)
1Heatshield-seat(suppliedwithcabmodel30371)
1Heatshield-seat2x10inch(suppliedwithcabmodel
30371)
3Rubbergrommet
Procedure
Note:Togainadditionalaccesstotheenginearea,the
hoodmayberemovedbyremovingthehairpincotter
securingthehoodtothepivotbrackets.
1.Startthemachineandlowerthemowerdecktothe
lowestheightofcut.Positionthemachineonalevel
surfacesothemowerdeckframecanberolledaway
andreplacedwiththewinterframe.
2.Movetheseattothefullyforwardposition.Release
theseatlatchandtiptheseatforward.
3.Removethe6screwssecuringtherearpaneltothe
frameandremovetherearpanel(Figure3).
Figure3
1.Rearpanel
4.Cleantheenginesideoftherearpanel.Makesure
allgreaseand/oroilisremovedfromthepanelto
assureproperadhesion.
5.Removethebackingandafxtheself-adhesiveheat
shieldmaterialtotheenginesideoftherearpanel,
positioningasshowninFigure4.Donotre-install
thepanelatthistime.
Note:Theheatshieldmaterialmustbeafxedso
thattherearpanelcanbereinstalledtotheframe
withoutpinchingtheheatshieldmaterial.
Figure4
1.Rearpanel2.Heatshieldmaterial
6.Unplugtheseatswitchwireharnessfromthebottom
oftheseat(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Seatswitchharnessconnector
7.Cleanthebottomoftheseatmountplate.Makesure
allgreaseand/oroilisremovedfromtheseatplate
toassureproperadhesion.
8.Removethebackingandafxtheself-adhesive
heatshieldtothebottomoftheseatmountplate
(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Heatshield2.Heatshield2x10inch
piece
9.Inserttheseatwireharnessthroughtheslitinthe
heatshield.
10.Removethebackingandafxthe2x10inchpiece
ofself-adhesiveheatshieldbetweentheseatlatches
onthebottomoftheseatmountplate(Figure6).
11.Plugtheseatswitchwireharnessbackintotheseat
connector.
12.Removethe3frontcovermountingscrewsand
removethecover(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Frontcover2.Mountingbolts
13.Cleantheenginesideofthefrontcoverandinstall
theself-adhesiveheatshieldmaterial(Figure8).The
heatshieldmustbepositionedsothatthecover
canbereinstalledwithoutclampingtheheatshield
materialbetweentheaccesscoverandtheframe.Do
notinstallthepanelatthistime.
Figure8
1.Frontcover2.Heatshield
14.Installrubbergrommetsintothe3holesintherear
framemountasshownin(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Rubbergrommets
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2
PreparingtheEngineCooling
System
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Cabassembly(suppliedwithcabmodel30371)
2Nipplecoupler
2Quickdisconnectcoupler
4Hoseclamp
1Teetting
2Hoseclamp-large(suppliedwithcabmodel30371)
2Hoseclamp-small(suppliedwithcabmodel30371)
1Hoseadaptertting
1Bulkheadbracket
2Self-tappingscrew(5/16inch)
1Dustplug
1Dustcap
1Dualcontactswitch
Procedure
1.Togainaccesstotheheatersupplyhoses,removethe
screwssecuringtherearofthesidepanelsandthe
backpaneltothecabassemblyandremovetheback
panel(Figure10).Donotremovethesidepanels.
Note:Thecabassemblycomessuppliedwith
additionalhoselength.Thishosewillbecutto
lengthlater.
Figure10
1.CabBackpanel2.HoselabeledPressure
2.Ontheleftrearcornerofthecabassembly,locate
thelabelonthehosemarked“Pressure”(Figure10).
3.Measuredown17inches(43.1cm)fromwherethe
hoseexitstheframe,markthehoseandcutthehose
atthislocation(Figure11).
Figure11
1.17inches(pressurehose)2.20inches(returnhose)
4.Ontheotherendofthehose,measuredown20
inches(50.8cm)fromwherethehoseexitsthe
frame,markthehoseandcutthehoseatthislocation
(Figure11).Thiswillbethereturnhose.
5.Insertthebarbendofanipplecouplerintothe
pressurehoseandsecurewithahoseclamp
(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Returnhose4.Quickdisconnectcoupler
2.Pressurehose5.Nipplecoupler
3.Hoseclamps
6.Insertthebarbendofaquickdisconnectcoupler
intothereturnhoseandsecurewithahoseclamp
(Figure12).
7.Fromtheremainingpieceofhosecut2lengthsof
hose,55inches(140cm)and22–1/2inches(57cm)
(Figure13).Discardanyremaininghose.Thesewill
beusedtocompletethetractionunitconnections.
Figure13
1.55inches2.22–1/2inches
8.Locatethe2mountingholesintheleftsideofthe
rearframemount(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Rearframemount
9.Installthebulkheadbrackettotheleftrearframe
mountwith2self-tappingscrews(5/16inch)
(Figure15).
Figure15
1.Bulkheadbracket2.Leftrearframemount
10.Installadustplugontothequickdisconnectcoupler
andinsertthebarbedendofthecouplerintothe
outer(left)holeinthebulkheadbracket(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Quickdisconnectcoupler3.Nipplecoupler
2.Dustplug4.Dustcap
11.Installadustcaptoanipplecouplerandinsertthe
barbedendofthecouplerintotheinnerholeinthe
bulkheadbracket(Figure16).
12.Placeasuitabledrainpanundertheradiatorand
draintheradiator.
13.Cutthelowerradiatorhosethroughthecenterofthe
straightsectionasshowninFigure17.
Figure17
1.Lowerradiatorhose2.Cuthere
14.Installtheteettingintothehosesandsecurewith
hoseclampsasshowninFigure18.
Note:Thehosebarbistopointrearwardtoward
theradiatorfanshroud.
Figure18
1.Radiatorhose3.52inchlonghose
2.Teetting
15.Connectthe55inch(140cm)lengthofpreviously
cuthosetothenewteettingintheradiatorhose
(Figure18).Securethehosetotheteettingwitha
hoseclamp.Routethehosebehindtheradiatorover
owtank,uptherightsideoftheradiator,acrossthe
topoftheradiatortotheleftsideandundertheair
cleanerasshowninFigure20.Insertahoseclamp
ontothehoseandconnectthehosetothenipple
coupling(Figure19).Thisisthereturnhose.
Figure19
1.Nipplecoupling4.22–1/2inch(57cm)long
hose(Pressurehose)
2.Quickdisconnectcoupling5.Hoseclamp
3.55inch(140cm)long
hose(Returnhose)
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Figure20
1.22–1/2inchhose3.Cabletie
2.52inchHose
16.Disconnectthewireandremovethethermo-switch
fromtheleftsideoftheenginethermostathousing
(Figure21).Discardtheswitch.
Figure21
1.Thermo-switch
17.Installthehoseadapterttingintotheengine
thermostathousing(Figure22).
Note:Applypipesealanttothemalepipethreadof
allswitchesandadapterspriortoinstallation.
Figure22
1.Enginethermostathousing3.22–1/2inch(57cm)long
hose
2.Hoseadaptertting4.Hoseclamp
18.Connectthe22–1/2inch(57cm)lengthofhose
totheenginethermostathousingadaptertting
(Figure22).Securethehosetotheadaptertting
withahoseclamp.Routethehoseundertheair
cleanerasshowninFigure20.Installahoseclamp
ontothehoseandconnectthehosetothequick
couplerFigure19).Thisisthepressurehose.
Note:Routethehosesawayfromanyhot,rotating
orsharpobjects.Securethetwocouplerhoses
togetherwithacabletieasshowninFigure20.
19.Disconnectthewireandremovetheswitchfrom
therightsideoftheenginethermostathousing
(Figure23).
Figure23
1.Enginethermostathousing2.Switch
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20.Installthenewdualcontactswitchtotherightside
oftheenginethermostathousing(Figure24).
Figure24
1.Dualcontactswitch2.Wirefromoldleftswitch
21.Securethewire,previouslyconnectedtotheright
sideswitch,tothemalespadeterminal.
22.Connectthewire,previouslyconnectedtotheleft
sideswitch,totheleadonthenewswitch.
3
PreparingtheElectrical
System
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Cabharness
1Fusiblelink
2Cabletie
4Cabletie(suppliedwithcabmodel30371)
Procedure
Routeandsecurethecabharnessandfusiblelinkas
follows:
1.Insertthewiresfromthelargeharnessconnector
downthrutherightgrommetintherearframe
mount(Figure25).
Figure25
1.Rearframemount3.Harnessconnector
2.Grommet4.Connectorcap
2.Unlatchthecontrolpanelcoverandlayittotheside
(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Controlpanelcover2.Latches
3.Fromthesameendoftheharnessasthelarge
connector,routethelongcabwire(withtwo
connectors),downtheROPSpost,undertherear
panelframememberandupthroughtheholeinthe
bottomofthecontrolpanel(Figure27).Securethe
longwiretothelowerROPSpostwithacabletie.
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Figure27
1.Harness3.Longcabwire(orange)
2.Harnesswireclips4.Cabletie
4.Insidethecontrolpanel,locatethepinkwirewiththe
connectorenclosedinaplasticbubble(Figure28).
Carefullycutofftheendoftheplasticbubbleand
plugtheappropriatewireconnectorintoit.Close
andlatchthecontrolpanelcover.
Figure28
1.Pinkwirewithplasticbubble(cutoffendofplasticbubble)
Note:IfanAuxiliaryPowerKitisinstalledonthe
machine,proceedasfollows:
A.Unplugthepinkwirefromtheauxiliarypower
kitconnector.
B.Plugthepinkwireconnectorintotheappropriate
connectoronthenewharness.
C.Plugtheotherharnessconnectorintothe
auxiliarypowerkitconnector.
5.Routetheotherendoftheharnessundertherear
framemounttowardtheleftsideofthemachine
whileinsertingtheharnesswireclipsintotheholes
intheundersideoftherearframemount(Figure27).
Note:Makesuretoroutethewiresawayfromany
hot,rotatingorsharpobjects.Securethewireswith
cableties.
6.Connecttheredharnesswiretothefusiblelink.
7.Insertthefusiblelinkconnectorthroughtherubber
bootonthepositivebatterycable.
8.Connectthefusiblelinktothepositivebatterypost
(Figure29).
9.Connecttheblackwiretothenegativebatterypost
(Figure29).
Figure29
1.Negativebatterycable(-)3.Fusiblelink
2.Positivebatterycable(+)4.Blackwire
10.Securethewirestothecableswithcableties.
4
InstallingtheSkidPlate
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Skidplate
2Flange-headbolt(3/8x1-3/4inches)
4Flangenut(3/8inch)
2Bolt(3/8x1inch)
Procedure
1.Positionasuitableoorjackundertherearbumper
tube,raisetherearofthemachineandsupportwith
jackstands(Figure30).
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Figure30
1.Rearbumpertube2.Floorjack
2.Installtheskidplate(Figure31)totheframebelow
theengineasfollow:
A.Mountthefrontoftheskidplatetotheskid
mountingplatewith2ange-headbolts(3/8
x1-3/4inches)andangenuts(3/8inch)
(Figure31).
B.Mounttherearoftheskidplatetotheframe
crossmemberwith2bolts(3/8x1inch)and
angenuts(3/8inch)(Figure31).Installtherear
boltsfromthetop.
Figure31
1.Skidplate3.Skidmountingplate
2.Framecrossmember
5
RemovingtheMowerDeck
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Verticaltubesupportassembly
2Clevispin
2Self-tappingscrew(1/4inch)
2Hoseplug
Procedure
1.Positionasuitableoorjackundertherearbumper
tubeandraisethereartiresoffoftheground
(Figure32).
Figure32
1.Rearbumpertube2.Floorjack
2.Installtheverticaltubesupportassemblytoeach
rearcornerofthedeckframewithaclevispinanda
1/4"self-tappingscrew(Figure33).
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Figure33
1.Deckframe3.Clevispin&self-tapping
screw
2.Verticaltubesupport
3.Pivotopentheoorplate(Figure34)andsecure
withproprod.
Figure34
1.Floorplate
4.LoosenthePTOdriveshaftboltsandnuts.Remove
therollpinandpullthedriveshaftoffofthegearbox
shaft(Figure35).
Figure35
1.Driveshaft3.Bolts
2.Gearbox4.Rollpin
5.Removetheretainingringsecuringtherearofthe
deckliftcylindertothepivotpin(Figure36).
Figure36
1.Deckliftcylinder3.Screw
2.Retainingring4.Cylinderpin
6.Removethescrewsecuringthefrontcylinderpivot
pintothemowerframe(Figure36).Removethe
cabletiesecuringthepressureandtankhoses.
7.Removethefrontpivotpinandslidethecylinderoff
therearpinFigure36Letthecylinderhangoutof
thewayonthehoses(Figure37).
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Figure37
1.Deckliftcylinder
8.Disconnectthetankhosefromthecontrolvalve
(Figure38).Installthecapfromthewinterkitvalve
intothecontrolvalvettingandplugthehosewith
theplugsupplied.
Figure38
1.Controlvalve3.Pressurehose
2.Tankhose
9.Disconnectthepressurehosefromthecontrolvalve
(Figure38).Installthecapfromthewinterkitvalve
intothecontrolvalvettingandplugthehosewith
theplugsupplied.
10.Lowertheoorjackuntilthedeckverticalsupport
assembliesaresupportingtherearofthedeckframe
andtherearbumperislightlysupported.
11.Carefullyremovethebolts(3/4inch),washersand
nutsthatsecurethedeckframetotherearframe(3
ontheleftsideand2ontherightside)(Figure39).
Note:Retain4oftheboltsforre-installationand
storetheremainingbolts,washersandnutsforthe
summerchangeover.
Note:Theoorjackcanberaisedorloweredto
easeremovalofthebolts.Lowertheoorjack
completelyoncetheboltsareremoved.
Figure39
1.3mountingbolts(3/4inch)washersandnuts(Leftside)
Figure40
1.Twomountingbolts(3/4inch),washersandnuts(Right
side)
12.Pullmowerdeckandframefromtractionunitand
rollforwardoutoftheway.
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6
InstallingtheWinterFrame
Assembly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Hosecover
4Cabletie
1Winterframeassembly
6Wheelandtireassembly
20Lugnut
2Couplerpin
2Tracks
Procedure
1.Inserta2x4betweenthefrontbogiestopand
theframetotiltthewinterframetowardtherear
(Figure41).
Figure41
1.2x4
2.Onthetractionunit,installhosecoversontothe
loosehydraulicpressureandtankhosesandsecure
with2cabletieseach.
3.Loosenthepressurehosettingatthepumpand
rotatethetting45degreestowardthefrontofthe
machine(Figure42).
Note:Figure42isshownasviewedfromunder
thetractionunit.
Figure42
1.Pump2.Pressurehosedtting
(rotated45degrees)
4.Removethetwoscrewssecuringtheoorplate
covertotheoorandremovetheplate(Figure43).
Figure43
1.Floorplatecover2.Mountingscrews
5.Carefullyrollthewinterframeassemblyintoposition
whileroutingthedriveshaftthroughtheframetube
(Figure44).
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Figure44
1.Driveshaft2.Frametube
6.Routethehosesasfollows:
•Routethepressurehoseundertheliftcylinder
andbetweenthecylindermountingbracketsto
thevalve(Figure45).
•RoutethetankhosealongsidethePTOshaft
tothevalve(Figure45).
Note:Toemphasisthehoserouting,thehoses
areshownwithoutthehosecoversinstalled.
Figure45
1.Tankhose2.Pressurehose
7.Connectthedriveshafttothegearboxshaftinthe
winterframeandtorquethebolts(5/16inch)to
175-225in-lb(20to25N⋅m).Installtherollpin
(Figure46).
Figure46
1.Pressurehose4.Cabletie
2.Tankhose5.Bolts
3.Hosecover6.Rollpin
8.Withthewinterframeagainsttherearframe,raise
theoorjackenoughtoremovethesummerdrive
tires(Figure47).Installthewintertireswith2lug
nutsperside.
Figure47
1.Summerdrivetire
9.Adjusttheoorjacktolineupthe1.00inchholes
intheframeandinstallacouplerpinoneachside
(Figure48).
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