Toro 04540 User manual

FormNo.3370-454RevB
Greensmaster®3420TriFlex™
TractionUnit
ModelNo.04540—SerialNo.311000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
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mayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itis
notdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury
ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................6
SoundPowerLevel...............................................7
SoundPressureLevel...........................................7
VibrationLevel....................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
Setup.........................................................................13
1InstallingtheRollBar.......................................14
2InstallingtheSeat.............................................14
3InstallingtheSteeringWheel............................14
4ActivatingandChargingtheBattery..................15
5InstallingtheGrassBasketHooks....................16
6InstallingtheCuttingUnits..............................16
7AddingRearWeight.........................................19
8InstallingEUDecals........................................19
ProductOverview......................................................20
Controls.............................................................20
Specications.....................................................23
Attachments/Accessories...................................24
Operation...................................................................24
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................24
CheckingtheEngineOil.....................................24
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................25
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..............................27
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.....................27
DrainingWaterfromtheFuelFilter....................29
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................29
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel
Nuts...............................................................29
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact...............29
Break-inPeriod..................................................29
StartingandStoppingtheMachine......................30
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem..................30
InstallingandRemovingtheCutting
Units..............................................................31
SettingtheReelSpeed.........................................33
PreparingtheMachineforMowing.....................34
TrainingPeriod...................................................34
BeforeMowing..................................................34
MowingProcedures............................................34
TransportOperation..........................................35
InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing................35
TowingtheMachine...........................................36
Maintenance...............................................................37
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................37
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................38
Lubrication.............................................................39
GreasingtheGeneratorBeltTensioner...............39
EngineMaintenance...............................................39
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................39
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter.....................40
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................41
FuelFilter/WaterSeparator................................41
FuelLinesandConnections................................41
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................42
ServicingtheBattery...........................................42
StoringtheBattery..............................................42
Fuses..................................................................42
JumpStartingtheMachine..................................43
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................44
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral...............44
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed............................44
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed..............................44
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................45
CleaningtheRadiatorScreen..............................45
BrakeMaintenance.................................................46
AdjustingtheBrakes...........................................46
BeltMaintenance....................................................46
AdjustingtheAlternatorBelt..............................46
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................47
ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter.................47
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............47
CuttingUnitMaintenance.......................................48
BacklappingtheReels.........................................48
DiagnosticsSystem.................................................49
DiagnosingtheServiceIndicatorLight................49
Storage.......................................................................50
Schematics.................................................................51
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof
productionwhen119lb(54kg)ofweightisadded
totherearwheel.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,
andtheproperuseoftheequipment.
•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguage
ofthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstruction
shouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe
brake.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforthetask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes.
◊Theowner/usercanpreventandis
responsibleforaccidentsorinjuriesoccurring
tohimselforherself,otherpeople,or
property
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,
longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.
•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions:
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor
thispurpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refueling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.
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•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.To
guardagainstoverturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopes
andduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards;
–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unless
themowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossing
surfacesotherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperating
theequipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingthe
engineand,iftheengineisprovidedwithafuel
shut-offvalve,turnthefueloffattheconclusionof
mowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthereelswhen
notmowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
•Toreducetheriskofrehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartment,andfuel
storageareafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekey.Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
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•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthe
positivelast.Reconnectpositiverstandnegative
last.
•Usecarewhencheckingthereels.Wrapthereelsor
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto
Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust
knowthatisnotincludedintheANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Operation
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Alwayswearsubstantialshoes.Donotoperatethe
machinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,or
sneakers.Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsis
advisableandrequiredbysomelocalordinancesand
insuranceregulations.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowto
driveonhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesor
hillsmaycauselossofcontrolandcausethevehicle
totiporroll,possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryor
death.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchhasfailed,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,sitontheseat,
pulltheliftleverbackandreleaseittoensurethe
cuttingunitsaredisengaged.Verifythatthetraction
systemisinneutralandtheparkingbrakeisset.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.
Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol
ofthemachine.
•Shuttheengineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromonework
areatoanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.
•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctional
controllevertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunits
andwaitforthereelstostopspinning.Setthe
parkingbrake.Stoptheengineandremovethekey
fromtheignitionswitch.
•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstop
suddenlywhentravelinguphillordownhill.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowto
driveonhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesor
hillsmaycauselossofcontrolandcausethemachine
totiporroll,possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryor
death.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmake
ittothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachine
around.Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinor
nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.
•Alwaysusetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Wheneverthemachineisleftunattended,make
surethecuttingunitsarefullyraised,thereelsare
notspinning,thekeyisremovedfromtheignition
switch,andtheparkingbrakeisset.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
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•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhigh
pressure.Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,
tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunder
pressurecanhavesufcientforcetopenetratethe
skinandcauseseriousinjury.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe
cuttingunitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting
units,attachments,andanymovingparts,especially
thescreenatthesideoftheengine.Keepeveryone
away.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorized
ToroDistributorcheckthemaximumenginespeed
withatachometer.Maximumgovernedenginespeed
shouldbe2900RPM.
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoil
oraddingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyother
manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse
couldvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Disconnectthecuttingunitsfromthepowersupply,
usingthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectcouplers,
beforeperforminganyworkonthecuttingunits.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof98dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof84dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.33m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.52m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.26m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.12m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.06m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
115-8155
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotprimeoruse
startinguid.
115-8156
1.Reelheight3.8Bladecuttingunit5.14Bladecuttingunit7.Slow
2.5Bladecuttingunit4.11Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed8.Fast
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115-8201
1.ReadtheOperator'smanualforfuseinformation.
115-8203
1.ReadtheOperator's
manualforfuse
information.
2.Radiatorfan—50Amp
115-8224
1.Reelspeed3.Engagereel
2.Disengagereel
117–2718
117–9536
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
4.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
6.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
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117–9537
Replaces117–9536forCE.
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliance
totheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservative
maximumslopeanglesindicationforoperationofthismachineareprescribedby
andrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
4.Tippinghazard—donotoperatemachineonslopesgreater
than15degrees.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
6.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
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119-1657
1.Throttle—fast4.Lowerthereelsandengage.7.Usefortransport
2.Throttle—continuousvariablesetting5.Raisethereels8.Useformowing
3.Throttle—slow6.Functionalcontrollever9.Neutral—Useforbacklappingreels
119-1658
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeperformingany
maintenance.
2.Leakdetectorwarninglight.
119-1688
1.Choke(gasolinemodels
only)
3.Engine—preheat,On
2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop
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119-9343
119-9346
1.Presspedaltounlock2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
information.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,openames,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.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Rollbar1
Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)4
1Flange-nut(1/2inch)4
Installtherollbar.
2Seatcompletionkit1Installtheseattothebase.
Steeringwheel1
Locknut(1-1/2inches)1
Washer1
3Steeringwheelcap1
Installthesteeringwheel.
4Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
Grassbaskethook6
5Flangebolts12Installthegrassbaskethooks.
Gaugebar1
Cuttingunit(model04613,04614,or
04615)3
Cuttingunitupperweight3
Hexsocket-headscrews6
6
GrassBasket3
Installthecuttingunits
7
Weightkit,121–6665(purchase
seperately)Note:notrequiredforunits
withthe3wheeldrivekitinstalled.
1Addrearweight.
8Warningdecal117-95371InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual(tractionunit)1
EngineOperator'sManual(engine)1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
PartsCatalog1Saveforfuturepartsordering.
OperatorTrainingMaterials1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Noiseratingcerticate1
Certicateofcompliance1
Savetofuturereference.
Ignitionkeys2Starttheengine.
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1
InstallingtheRollBar
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rollbar
4Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)
4Flange-nut(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Removethetopcratesupportfromthecrate.
2.Removetherollbarfromthecrate.
3.Installtherollbarintothepocketsoneachsideof
themachine,using4bolts(1/2x3-3/4inches)and
fourange-nuts(1/2inch)(Figure3)
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1
2
3
Figure3
1.Rollbar3.Flange-nut(1/2inch)
2.Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)
4.Torquethefastenersto100to110ft-lb(136to149
N-m).
2
InstallingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seatcompletionkit
Procedure
Acquireyourdesiredseatkitfromyourdistributorand
installitasdirectedintheinstructionincludedwiththe
kit.
3
InstallingtheSteeringWheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Steeringwheel
1Locknut(1-1/2inches)
1Washer
1Steeringwheelcap
Procedure
1.Slidethesteeringwheelontothesteeringshaft
(Figure4).
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1
3
4
2
Figure4
1.Steeringwheel3.Jamnut
2.Washer4.Cap
2.Slidethewasherontothesteeringshaft(Figure4).
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3.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwithajam
nutandtightenitto20to26ft-lb(27to35N-m)
(Figure4).
4.Installthecaptothesteeringwheelandsecureit
withascrew(Figure4).
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ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)toll
batteryinitially.
1.Removethefastenersandbatteryclampandliftout
thebattery.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Ventcaps
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout1/4inch(6mm)ofuid
(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessary
tobringtheelectrolytetowithinabout1/4inch(6
mm)ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure6).
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsor
for4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis
1.250orhigherandthetemperatureisatleast60°F
(16°C)withallcellsgassingfreely.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
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WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.
WARNING
Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.
7.Placethebatteryonthebatterytrayandsecureitwith
thebatteryclampandfasternersremovedpreviously.
8.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenthenegativecable(black)tothe
negative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecurethem
withtheboltsandnuts(Figure7).Slidetherubber
bootoverthepositiveterminaltopreventapossible
shortfromoccurring.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe
tractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscancause
thebatterygassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)battery
cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)batterycable
beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.
Figure7
1.Negative(-)
2.Positive(+)
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InstallingtheGrassBasket
Hooks
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
6Grassbaskethook
12Flangebolts
Procedure
Installthe6grassbaskethooksontotheendsofthe
suspensionarmbarsusing12angebolts(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Flangebolt3.Suspensionarmbar
2.Grassbaskethook
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6
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Gaugebar
3Cuttingunit(model04613,04614,or04615)
3Cuttingunitupperweight
6Hexsocket-headscrews
3GrassBasket
Procedure
Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cut,
orperformingothermaintenanceproceduresonthe
cuttingunits,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthe
storagelocationonthefrontofthesuspensionarmsto
preventdamagetothem.
Important:Donotraisethesuspensiontothe
transportpositionwhenthereelmotorsareinthe
holdersinthemachineframe.Damagetothe
motorsorhosescouldresult.
Important:Wheneverthecuttingunithastobe
tippedtoexposebedknife/reel,propuprearof
cuttingunittomakesurenutsonbackendof
bedbaradjustingscrewsarenotrestingonwork
surface(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Prop(notprovided)2.Bedknifeadjustingscrew
nut(2)
Note:Allcuttingunitsareshippedwiththecounter
weightmountedtotherightendandthemotormount
anddrivecouplermountedtotheleftendofthecutting
unit.
1.Disconnectthecuttingunitpower
disconnectcouplers;referto
CuttingUnitPowerDisconnectCouplers(page23).
CAUTION
Ifyoudonotdisconnectthepowertothecutting
units,someonecouldaccidentallystartthe
cuttingunit,causingseriousinjurytohandsand
feet.
Alwaysseparatethecuttingunitpower
disconnectcouplersbeforeworkingonthe
cuttingunits.
2.Applygreasetotheinsidediameterofthedrive
coupler.
3.Thecuttingunitisshippedwithoutafrontroller.
Obtainaroller(ModelNo.04625,04626or04627)
fromyourlocalToroDistributor.Installtheroller
usingtheloosepartssuppliedwiththecuttingunit
andinstallationinstructionsincludedwiththeroller.
4.Removethe2boltssecuringtheweighttotheside
ofthecuttingunit(Figure10).
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2
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Figure10
1.Cuttinguntilweight(ip
over)
3.Hexsocket-headscrews
2.Upperweight
5.Rotatetheweight180degreessothattheopenscrew
holesthatwereontheundersideoftheweightare
nowontop.Installtheweighttothecuttingunit
usingtheboltsremovedpreviously.
6.Installanupperweighttothecuttingunitweight
using2hexsocket-headscrews(Figure10).
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7.Ifinstallingthecentercuttingunit,liftuponthefoot
restandswingitup,allowingaccesstothecenter
cuttingunitposition(Figure11).
CAUTION
Thefootrestcanpinchngersifitfallsintothe
closedposition.
Keepyourngersclearoftheareawherethe
footrestseatswhileitisopen.
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Figure11
1.Footrest—closed2.Footrest—open
8.Positionthecuttingunitunderthesuspensionarm.
9.Withthelatchesonthesuspension-armbarpointing
up(i.e.,open)(Figure12),pushthesuspensionarm
downsothatthebartsoverthebaracrossthetop
ofthecuttingunit(Figure13).
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2
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Figure12
1.Latch—closedposition3.Latch—openposition
2.Suspension-armbar
Figure13
1.Suspension-armbar2.Cutting-unitbar
10.Closethelatchesdownandaroundthecutting-unit
barandlocktheminplace(Figure12).
Note:A“click”canbeheardandfeltwhenthe
latchesareproperlylockedinplace.
11.Coatthesplineshaftofthecuttingunitmotorwith
cleangrease(Figure14).
12.Insertthemotorintotheleftsideofthecuttingunit
(asviewedfromtheoperator'sposition)andpullthe
motorretainingbaronthecuttingunittowardthe
motoruntilyouhearanaudible“click”fromboth
sidesofthemotor(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Reelmotor3.Cavity
2.Splineshaft4.Motorretainingbar
13.Mountagrassbasketontothebaskethooksonthe
suspensionarm.
14.Repeatthisprocedurefortheothercuttingunits.
15.Connectthecuttingunitpower
disconnectcouplers;referto
CuttingUnitPowerDisconnectCouplers(page23).
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AddingRearWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Weightkit,121–6665(purchaseseperately)Note:not
requiredforunitswiththe3wheeldrivekitinstalled.
Procedure
ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2004andEN
836Standardswhenequippedwithweightkit119-7129
(2-wheeldriveunits)or120-5750(3-wheeldriveunits).
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InstallingEUDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal117-9537
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedintheEU,afxthewarning
decal117-9537overwarningdecal117-9536.
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ProductOverview
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Figure15
1.Engine5.Steeringwheel
2.Rollbar6.Tractionpedal
3.Controlpanel7.Footrest
4.Seat8.Reelswithgrassbaskets
Controls
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure16)hasthreefunctions:to
makethemachinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward,
andtostopthemachine.Pressthetopofthepedalto
moveforwardandthebottomofthepedaltomove
backwardortoassistinstoppingwhenmovingforward.
Also,allowthepedaltomovetotheneutralpositionto
stopthemachine.Foroperatorcomfort,donotrestthe
heelofyourfootonreversewhenoperatingforward
(Figure17).
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Figure16
1.Tractionpedal—forward3.Steeringarmlockingpedal
2.Tactionpedal—reverse
Figure17
Groundspeedsareasfollows:
•2to5MPH(3.2to8km/h)forwardmowingspeed
•10MPH(16km/h)maximumtransportspeed
•2.5MPH(4.0km/h)reversespeed
SteeringArmLockingPedal
Pressthepedal(Figure16)andraiseorlowerthesteering
armforoperatorcomfort,then,releasethepedaltolock
thearminplace.
Note:Movethesteeringarmfullyforwardbefore
liftingtheseat.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure18)givestheoperatorthe
abilitytocontrolthespeedoftheengine.Movingthe
throttlecontroltowardtheFastpositionincreasesthe
engineRPM;movingthethrottlecontroltowardSlow
willdecreasetheengineRPM.
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