Toro 04054 Greensmaster 800 User manual

FormNo.3389-568RevA
Greensmaster®800,1000,or
1600Mower
ModelNo.04054—SerialNo.314004001andUp
ModelNo.04055—SerialNo.314004001andUp
ModelNo.04056—SerialNo.314004001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3389-568*A

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fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct-specic
DeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisincorporatedwith
themuferassembly.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:Thisengineisequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisawalkbehind,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcutting
grassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sports
elds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedfor
cuttingbrush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside
highways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbers
ofyourproductready.Themodelandserialnumbersare
locatedonaplateontherearframe.Writethenumbersin
thespaceprovided.
ModelNo.
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messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure1),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure1
1.Safetyalertsymbol
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andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
Model04054...........................................................6
Model04055...........................................................6
Model04056...........................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Setup...........................................................................10
1InstallingandAdjustingtheHandle........................11
2InstallingtheKickstand(Models04054and
04056)...............................................................12
3InstallingtheTransportWheelShafts(Models
04055and04056)................................................12
4InstallingtheTransportWheels(Optional)..............13
5AdjustingtheCuttingUnit....................................13
6InstallingtheGrassBasket....................................13
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................14
Specications........................................................16
Attachments/Accessories........................................16
Operation....................................................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................17
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................17
Breaking-intheMachine..........................................18
CheckingtheInterlockSwitchOperation...................18
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................19
TransportingtheMachine........................................19
PreparingtoMow...................................................19
Mowing................................................................19
OperatingTips......................................................20
Maintenance.................................................................21
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................21
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................22
Lubrication...............................................................23
GreasingtheMachine.............................................23
EngineMaintenance..................................................24
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................24
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................25
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................26
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................26
CleaningtheFuelFilter...........................................26
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................27
ServicingtheInterlockSwitch.................................27
BrakeMaintenance....................................................27
AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake.........................27
BeltMaintenance......................................................29
AdjustingtheBelts.................................................29
ReplacingtheDifferentialBelt..................................31
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................32
AdjustingtheTractionControl.................................32
CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................32
LevelingtheRearDrumtotheReel...........................32
AdjustingtheBedknifetotheReel............................33
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................34
AdjustingtheGrassShieldHeight.............................35
AdjustingtheCut-offBar........................................35
BedbarIdentication..............................................35
SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurfConditions............36
ServicingtheBedbar...............................................37
BacklappingtheReel...............................................38
Storage........................................................................38
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN836:1997,
ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2012specications
ineffectatthetimeofproductionwhentheOperator
PresenceKit,Part112-9282isinstalled.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheCEN
standardENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.
Whenoperatingthismachinebetween5000to8000feet
abovesealevelyouwillneedtoobtainthehigh-altitude
kit.SeeyourAuthorizedToroDealer.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguageof
theOperator'sManualitistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemachine.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamageto
property.
•Alloperatorsormechanicsmustbetrained.Itisthe
owner’sresponsibilityfortrainingusers.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long
trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearingprotection.
Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangled
inmovingparts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethefollowing
precautions:
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis
purpose.
–Fuelthemachineoutdoorsonlyanddonotsmoke
whilefuelling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove
thecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhiletheengineis
runningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostarttheengine
butmovethemachineawayfromtheareaofspillage
andavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilfuel
vaporshavedissipated.
–Secureallfueltanksandcontainercaps.
•Replacedamagedorwornsilencers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother
thangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectthedischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileitisinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besure
thatallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,and
functioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
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•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethecuttingunitandtractiondrive;
–settheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengine.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:
–beforefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher;
–beforemakingheightadjustments;
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaning,orworkingonthemachine;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemachinefordamage
andmakerepairsbeforestartingagainandoperating
theequipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingengineand,if
theengineisprovidedwithafuelshut-offvalve,turnthe
valveoffattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthereelifyouarenot
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Ifyousee
lightningorhearthunderinthearea,donotoperatethe
machine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoor
outofatraileroratruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
•Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethatthe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,and
fuelstorageareafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Disengagethedrives,disengagethecuttingunit,set
theparkingbrake,stoptheengine,anddisconnectthe
spark-plugwire.Waitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthemachine.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoil
orfuelspillage.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Removethespark-plugwirebeforemakinganyrepairs.
•Usecarewhencheckingthereel.Wearglovesanduse
cautionwhenservicingit.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Hauling
1.Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
2.Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotrailer
ortruck.
3.Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,
cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbe
directeddownandoutwardfromthemachine.
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ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes
orsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Handlegasolinecarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotoperateclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or
otherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Reduceenginespeedandapplytheservicebrakes
whengoingdownhilltokeepforwardspeedslowand
tomaintaincontrolofthemachine.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipewhile
theengineisrunningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecause
theseareascouldbehotenoughtocauseburns.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornear
themowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,
combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperly
positionedguardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Do
notresumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunit,attachments,andany
movingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro
Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.Maximumgovernedenginespeedshould
be3600±100rpm.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.
Model04054
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof95dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof85
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.87m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=4.00m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=2.0m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
Model04055
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof95dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof84
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.52m/s2
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Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.39m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=1.3m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
Model04056
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof95dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof85
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=3.35m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.59m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=1.7m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-9356
1.Entanglementhazard—stayawayfrommovingparts.
93-7346
1.Reeldrive3.Disengage
2.Engage
93-6085
1.Fast3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
93-8064
1.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Cuttinghazardoffootorhand—stoptheengineandwait
formovingpartstostop.
115-1720
1.Forward3.Neutral
2.Drivewheel
117–2718
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120-2727
1.Brake—toengage,pullthe
levertowardthehandle;
todisengage,releasethe
lever.
2.Parkingbrake—tolock,
pullthelevertowardthe
handle,pressthebutton
inandreleasethelever
againstthelockingbutton;
torelease,pullthelever
towardthehandleuntil
thebuttonreleasesand
releasethelever..
120–2769
1.Toxicgasinhalation
hazard—donotoperate
indoors.
4.Warning—disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandread
theinstructionbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Explosionhazard—stop
theengineandkeepaway
fromopenameswhen
refueling.
5.Hotsurface/burn
hazard—donottouch
hotsurfaces.
3.Warning—stoptheengine
andturnoffthefuelbefore
leavingthemachine.
6.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;when
addingfueltothetank,
onlylltothebottomof
thelltube.
125–5245
1.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—keepawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
120–2761
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Warning—donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyaretrained.5.Warning—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
3.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Handle1
1Cabletie4Installthehandle.
Kickstandassembly1
2Spring1Installthekickstand.
Wheelshaft,right1
3Wheelshaft,left1Installthetransportwheelshafts.
4Transportwheel(optional)2Installthetransportwheels(optional).
5Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecuttingunit.
6Grassbasket1Installthegrassbasket.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
Engineoperator'smanual1
PartsCatalog1
Operatortrainingmaterial1
CerticateofCompliance1
Readorviewtheitemsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
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1
InstallingandAdjustingthe
Handle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handle
4Cabletie
InstallingtheHandle
1.Removethebolts,locknuts,andwasherssecuringthe
bottomofthehandlearmstoeachsideofthemachine
(Figure2).
Figure2
1.Mountingpins3.Boltandlocknut
2.Handlearms4.Hairpincotterandringpin
2.Removethehairpincottersandtheringpinssecuring
thehandlearmstotherearoftheframe(Figure2).
3.Insertthehandleendsthroughtheholesinthehandle
armsandaligntheholeswiththemountingpins
(Figure2).
4.Squeezethehandleendsinwardandinstallthemonthe
mountingpins(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Handleend
2.Bolt,washer,andlockwasher
5.Securethehandleendstothemountingpinswiththe
bolts,washers,andlockwasherspreviouslyremoved
(Figure3).
6.Securethehandlearmstotherearoftheframewiththe
hairpincottersandtheringpinspreviouslyremoved
(Figure3).
7.Securethecablesandthewiringharnesstothehandle
withthecableties(Figure4).
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1
Figure4
1.Cableties
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AdjustingtheHandle
1.Removethehairpincottersfromtheringpinsoneach
sideofthemachine(Figure2).
2.Whilesupportingthehandle,removetheringpins
fromeachsideandraiseorlowerthehandletothe
desiredoperatingposition(Figure2).
3.Installtheringpinsandhairpincotters.
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InstallingtheKickstand
(Models04054and04056)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Kickstandassembly
1Spring
Procedure
Note:Thefastenersareshippedlooselyinstalledonthe
kickstandassembly.
1.OnModel04056only,connectthespringstudtothe
right-handsideofthekickstand(Figure5)usingthe
bolt,washer,andangenutprovided.
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1
2
34
Figure5
1.Bolt3.Washer
2.Springstud4.Flangenut
2.Hookthespringintotheholeinthespringbracketand
ontothespringstudwhilealigningthekickstandwith
themountingholesintherearframe(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Kickstand3.Springstud
2.Springbracket4.Spring
3.Mountthekickstandtoeachsideoftheframewith
abolt,lockwasher,spacer,atwasher,andlocknut
(Figure6).
Note:Positionthespacerinthekickstandmounting
hole.
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InstallingtheTransportWheel
Shafts(Models04055and
04056)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Wheelshaft,right
1Wheelshaft,left
Procedure
1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpullupon
thehandletosupportthemachineonthekickstand.
2.Applythread-lockingadhesivetothethreadsofthe
wheelshafts.
3.Threadtherightwheelshaftintothedrivepulleyon
therightsideofthemachine(Figure7).
Note:Therightwheelshafthasleft-handthreads.
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Figure7
1.Rightwheelshaft
4.Torquetheshaftto88to101N-m(65to75ft-lb).
5.Repeattheprocedureontheleftside.
4
InstallingtheTransport
Wheels(Optional)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Transportwheel(optional)
Procedure
1.Slidethewheelontotheaxle(Figure8).
2.Pivotthewheellockingclipawayfromcenterofthe
wheelallowingittoslidefartherontotheaxle(Figure
8).
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Figure8
1.Lockingclip
3.Rotatethewheelbackandforthuntilitslides
completelyontotheaxleandthelockingclipissecured
inthegrooveontheaxleshaft.
4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideofthe
machine.
5.Inatethetiresto83to103kPa(12to15psi).
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AdjustingtheCuttingUnit
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforeoperatingthemachine,completethefollowing
adjustments:
•LevelingtheRearDrumtotheReel(page32)
•AdjustingtheBedknifetotheReel(page33)
•AdjustingtheHeightofCut(page34)
•AdjustingtheGrassShieldHeight(page35)
•AdjustingtheCut-offBar(page35)
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InstallingtheGrassBasket
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Grassbasket
Procedure
Graspthebasketbythetoplipandslideitontothebasket
mountingrods(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Grassbasket2.Basketmountingrod
Note:Model04056only—Whencuttinginhigherheights
ofcut,youcanlowerthebasketbyremovingeachbasket
mountingrodandinstallingeachontheoppositesideofthe
machine.
ProductOverview
Controls
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Figure10
1.Traction-drivelever5.Servicebrake
2.Throttlecontrol6.Parkingbrake
3.On/offswitch7.Operatorpresencecontrol
(optional)
4.Hourmeter
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure10)islocatedontherearright
sideofthecontrolpanel.Theleverconnectstoandoperates
thethrottlelinkagetothecarburetor.RefertoSpecications
(page16)fortheenginespeed.
Traction-driveLever
Thetraction-drivelever(Figure10)islocatedonthefront
rightsideofthecontrolpanel.Ithas2positions:Neutral
andForward.Pushingtheleverforwardengagesthetraction
drive.
ServiceBrake
Theservicebrake(Figure11)islocatedonthetopleftfront
sideofthecontrolpanel.Youcanusethebraketoslowor
stopthemachine.
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Figure11
ParkingBrake
Theparkingbrake(Figure12)islocatedatthebaseofthe
servicebrake.Fullyengagetheservicebrakeandpushthe
parkingbrakeknobtoallowtheservicebraketorestonthe
parkingbrakepin.Engagetheservicebraketoreleasethe
parkingbrake.Youmustreleasethebrakebeforethetraction
driveisengaged.
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Figure12
On/OffSwitch
Theon/offswitch(Figure10)islocatedonthetopofthe
controlpanel.MovetheswitchtotheOnpositiontostartthe
engineandtheOffpositiontostoptheengine.
OperatorPresenceControl(Optional)
Ifequipped,theoperatorpresencecontrol(Figure10)is
locatedontherearofthehandle.Pushtheoperatorpresence
controlagainstthehandle.Ifequipped,theoperatorpresence
controlmustbeengagedbeforemovingthetraction-drive
leverortheenginewillstop.
Reel-driveLever
Thereel-drivelever(Figure13)islocatedontherightfront
cornerofthemachine.Theleverhas2positions:Engage
andDisengage.Movetheleverforwardtoengagethereelor
rearwardtodisengagethereel.
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Figure13
1.Reel-drivelever
ChokeLever
Thechokelever(Figure14)islocatedontheleftfrontofthe
engine.Theleverhas2positions:RunandChoke.Movethe
levertotheChokepositionwhenstartingacoldengine.After
theenginestarts,movethelevertotheRunposition.
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2
Figure14
1.Chokelever2.Fuelshut-offvalve
FuelShut-offValve
Thefuelshut-offvalve(Figure14)islocatedontheleftfront
oftheenginenearthechokelever.Thevalvehas2positions:
ClosedandOpen.Movetheleveruptotheclosedposition
whenstoringortransportingthemachine.Openthevalve
beforestartingtheenginebyrotatingtheleverdown.
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Recoil-startHandle
Pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure15)tostarttheengine.
Figure15
1.Recoil-starthandle2.Kickstand
Kickstand
Thekickstand(Figure15)ismountedtotherearofthe
machineandisusedtoraisetherearofthemachinefor
installationorremovalofthetransportwheels.
Specications
Model04054Model04055Model04056
Width84cm(33
inches)
91cm(36
inches)
104cm(41
inches)
Height114cm(45
inches)
114cm(45
inches)
122cm(48
inches)
Lengthwith
basket
122cm(48
inches)
122cm(48
inches)
150cm(59
inches)
Dryweight
(withbasket
andWiehle
roller;without
wheelsor
grooming
reel)
97kg(216lb)100kg(220
lb)
105kg(232
lb)
Widthofcut46cm(18
inches)
53cm(21
inches)
66cm(26
inches)
Heightofcut1.6mmto
31.8mm
(0.063to1.25
inches)
1.6mmto
31.8mm
(0.063to1.25
inches)
3.1mmto
31.7mm
(0.125to1.25
inches)
Clip3.3mm(0.13
inches)
4.3mm(0.17
inch)
5.8mm(0.23
inch)
EnginespeedLowidle
–1565±150
rpm,High
idle–3375
±100rpm
Lowidle
–1565±150
rpm,Highidle
–3375±100
rpm
Lowidle
–1565±150
rpm,Highidle
–3375±100
rpm
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecals
inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
youorbystandersavoidinjury.
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel
Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeeachuseorevery8
operatinghours,refertoCheckingtheEngine-oilLevel(page
24)inEngineMaintenance(page24).
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Thefueltankcapacityis2.7liters(2-3/4USqt).
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruck-bedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe
truckortrailerandfuelitontheground.Ifthis
isnotpossible,thenfuelsuchequipmentwith
aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromafuel
dispensernozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
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WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith
soapandwater.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap
fromthetank(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Fuel-tankcap
2.Usingunleadedgasoline,llthefueltanknohigher
thanthebottomofthelterscreen.
Note:Thisspaceallowsthegasolinetoexpand.Do
notllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
3.Installfuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilledgasoline.
Breaking-intheMachine
Refertotheenginemanualsuppliedwiththemachineforoil
changeandmaintenanceproceduresrecommendedduring
thebreak-inperiod.
Only8hoursofmowingoperationisrequiredforthebreak-in
period.
Sincethersthoursofoperationarecriticaltofuture
dependabilityofthemachine,monitoritsfunctionsand
performancecloselysothatminordifculties,whichcould
leadtomajorproblems,arenotedandcanbecorrected.
Inspectthemachinefrequentlyduringbreak-inforsignsof
oilleakage,loosefasteners,oranyothermalfunction.
Toensureoptimumperformanceofthebrakesystem,burnish
(break-in)thebrakesbeforeusingthemachine.Toburnish
thebrakes,rmlyapplythebrakesanddrivethemachineat
mowingspeeduntilthebrakesarehot,asindicatedbytheir
smell.Anadjustmenttothebrakesmayberequiredafter
break-in;refertoAdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake(page
27).
CheckingtheInterlockSwitch
Operation
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpullup
andbackonthehandletoraisethewheelsoffthe
ground.
2.PlacethetractionleverintotheEngagepositionand
theenginecontrolsinthestartingposition.
3.Attempttostarttheengine.
Theengineshouldnotstart.Iftheenginestarts,the
interlockswitchneedsservice.Correcttheproblem
beforeoperating.
4.Carefullyliftuponthehandletoreleasethekickstand.
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StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
Note:Forillustrationsanddescriptionsofthecontrols
referencedinthissection,refertotheControls(page14)
sectioninProductOverview(page14).
StartingtheEngine
Note:Ensurethatthespark-plugwireisinstalledonthe
sparkplug.
1.Ensurethatthetractionandreel-driveleversareinthe
Disengagedposition.
Note:Theenginewillnotstartifthetractionleveris
intheEngagedposition.
2.Openthefuelshut-offvalveontheengine.
3.Movetheon/offswitchtotheOnposition.
4.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFastposition.
5.MovethechokeleverhalfwaybetweentheOnandOff
positionswhenstartingacoldengine.Thechokemay
notberequiredwhenstartingawarmengine.
6.Pulltherecoil-starthandleoutuntilpositive
engagementresults,thenpullitvigorouslytostartthe
engine.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetothe
limitorletgoofthestarterhandlewhentherope
ispulledout,becausetheropemaybreakorthe
recoilassemblymaybedamaged.
7.MovethechoketotheOffpositionastheengine
warmsup.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Movethetractionandreeldrivecontrolstothe
Disengagedposition,thethrottlecontroltotheSlow
position,andtheOn/OffswitchtotheOffposition.
2.Pullthespark-plugwireoffthesparkplugtoprevent
thepossibilityofaccidentalstartingbeforestoringthe
machine.
3.Closethefuelshut-offvalvebeforestoringor
transportingthemachineinavehicle.
TransportingtheMachine
1.Ifthemachineisequippedwiththeoptionaltransport
wheels,pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootand
pulluponthehandletoraisetherearofthemachine
andinstallthetransportwheels.
2.Toreleasethekickstand,pulluponthehandle,push
themachineforward,andthenlowertherearofthe
machineontothetransportwheels.
3.Ensurethatthetractionandreeldrivecontrolsarein
theDisengagedpositionandstarttheengine.
4.SetthethrottlecontroltoSlow ,raisethefrontofthe
machineupslightly,graduallyengagethetractiondrive
andslowlyincreasetheenginespeed.
5.Adjustthethrottletooperatethemachineatthe
desiredgroundspeedandtransportthemachinetothe
desireddestination.
6.Returnthetraction-controllevertotheDisengage
position,thethrottletotheSlowposition,andstop
theengine.
PreparingtoMow
1.Ifthemachineisequippedwiththeoptionaltransport
wheels,pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootand
pullupandbackonthehandletoraisethewheelsoff
theground.
2.Pushthelockingclipsonthewheelsoutofthegrooves
intheshafts.
3.Slidethewheelsofftheshafts.
4.Movethemachineoffthekickstand.
Mowing
Properuseofthemachineprovidesthesmoothestturf
cuttingavailable.ReferalsotoOperatingTips(page20)for
fundamentalsuggestionstoobtaintheutmostperformance
fromyourmachine.
Important:Excessiveoperationofthecuttingunitwith
theabsenceofgrassclippings(lubricant)candamage
thecuttingunit.
1.Starttheengine,setthethrottleatareducedspeed,
pushdownonthehandletoraisethecuttingunit,
movethetractionlevertotheEngagedposition,and
transportthemachineontothecollarofthegreen.
2.MovethetractionlevertotheDisengagedpositionand
movethereel-drivelevertotheEngagedposition.
3.MovethetractionlevertotheEngagedposition,
increasethethrottlespeeduntilthemachineistraveling
atthedesiredgroundspeed,drivethemachineontothe
green,lowerthefrontofthemachine,andcommence
operation.
4.Whenyouarenishedmowing,driveoffthegreen,
movethetraction-controllevertotheDisengaged
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position,stoptheengine,andpushthereel-drivelever
intotheDisengagedposition.
5.Emptythegrassbasketofclippings,installthegrass
basket,andcommencethetransportoperation.
OperatingTips
BeforeMowing
•Ensurethatthemachineiscarefullyadjustedand
issetevenlyonbothsidesofthereel.Improper
machineadjustmentismagniedmanytimesoverinthe
appearanceoftheclippedturf.
•Removeallforeignobjectsfromtheturfpriortomowing.
•Ensurethateveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,are
clearoftheworkarea.
MowingTechniques
•Mowagreeninastraightbackandforthdirection,across
thegreen.
•Avoidcircularmowingorturningthemachineonagreen
becausescufngmayoccur.Turnthemachineoffthe
greenbyraisingthecuttingreel(pushingthehandle
down)andturningonthetractiondrum.
•Mowatanormalwalkingpace.Fastspeedsavesvery
littletimeandwillresultinaninferiormowingjob.
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