Toro 04351 Greensmaster 3050 User manual

FormNo.3362-974RevA
Greensmaster®30502-Wheel
DriveTractionUnit
ModelNo.04351—SerialNo.290000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner’ s Man ual issupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia
EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,
maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualalsouses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................5
SoundPressure.....................................................6
SoundPower........................................................6
Vibration..............................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................7
Setup..........................................................................10
1ActivatingandChargingtheBattery..................11
2MountingtheSeat............................................12
3SecuringtheSteeringArm................................12
4InstallingtheCover..........................................12
5InstallingtheBattery........................................13
6InstallingtheCuttingUnits(ForCutting
UnitModels04610and04611Only)...............14
7AddingRearBallast..........................................15
8InstallCEDecals.............................................15
ProductOverview......................................................16
Controls.............................................................16
Specications.....................................................17
Attachments/Accessories...................................18
Operation...................................................................18
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................18
CheckingtheEngineOil.....................................18
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................19
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.....................20
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................20
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel
Nuts...............................................................21
Break-inPeriod..................................................21
StartingtheEngine.............................................21
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem..................22
PreparingtheMachineforMowing.....................23
TrainingPeriod...................................................23
BeforeMowing..................................................23
Mowing..............................................................23
TransportOperation..........................................24
InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing................24
Maintenance...............................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................25
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................26
Lubrication.............................................................27
GreasingtheMachine.........................................27
EngineMaintenance...............................................28
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................28
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter.....................29
AdjustingtheThrottleControl............................29
AdjustingtheChokeControl..............................29
AdjustingtheCarburetorandSpeed
Control..........................................................30
ReplacingtheSparkPlugs...................................30
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................31
ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................31
FuelLinesandConnections................................31
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................31
ServicingtheBattery...........................................31
BrakeMaintenance.................................................32
AdjustingtheBrakes...........................................32
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................33
AdjustingtheRearCamshaft...............................33
AdjustingtheLiftandMowPedalHeight............33
LevelingtheLiftandMowPedals........................33
AdjustingtheTractionPedal...............................34
AdjustingCuttingUnitLiftandDrop..................34
AdjustingtheLiftCylinders................................35
ReplacingtheSeatSwitch...................................35
ReplacingtheTractionSwitch.............................35
ReplacingtheMow/LiftSwitch..........................36
AdjustingtheTractionReturnLinkage................36
ServicingtheSteeringAssembly..........................36
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................37
ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter.................37
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............38
Storage.......................................................................39
Troubleshooting.........................................................40
Schematics.................................................................44
ConditionsandProductsCovered.......................48
InstructionsforObtainingWarranty
Service...........................................................48
OwnerResponsibilities.......................................48
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered.....................48
Parts...................................................................48
NoteRegardingDeepCycleBattery
Warranty:.......................................................48
MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense.....................48
GeneralConditions............................................48
Noteregardingenginewarranty:.........................48
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesor
Canada...........................................................48
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof
productionwhen40lb.ofballastisaddedtothe
rearwheel.
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.
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’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readthemanualitistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict
theageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantial
footwear,hardhat,safetyglassesandearprotection.
Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangled
inmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire
whichcanbethrownbythemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother
fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwithengine
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
–Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartengine
fromtheoperator’sposition.Useseatbeltsif
provided.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure
totravelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.
Turfconditionscanaffectthemachine’sstability.
Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neveroperatewithguardsnotsecurelyinplace.Be
sureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperty.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Stoponlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits,
disengagedrives,engageparkingbrake(ifprovided),
shutoffenginebeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition
foranyreasonincludingemptyingthegrassbaskets.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthemachineafter
strikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.
Makenecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders
away.
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•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsifnot
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setthe
parkingbrake,stoptheengine,removethekey,and
disconnectsparkplugwire(s).Waitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
nearame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethesparkplug
wire(s)beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingthereels.Wearglovesand
usecautionwhencheckingthereels.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopen,wellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamageddecals.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto
Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust
knowthatisnotincludedintheANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Operation
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Alwayswearsubstantialshoes.Donotoperatethe
machinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,or
sneakers.Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsis
advisableandrequiredbysomelocalordinancesand
insuranceregulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedfor
on-roaduseandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”
Ifyoumustcrossortravelonapublicroad,
youshouldbeawareofandcomplywithlocal
regulations,suchasrequiredlights,slowmoving
vehiclesigns,andreectors.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossing
roads.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol
ofthemachine.
•Thegrassbasketsmustbeinplaceduringoperation
ofthereelsorthatchersformaximumsafety.Shut
theengineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromonework
areatoanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.
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•Stayclearoftherotatingscreenatthesideofthe
enginetopreventdirectcontactwithyourbodyor
clothing.
•Ifacuttingunitstrikesasolidobjectorvibrates
abnormally,stopimmediately,turntheengineoff,
waitforallmotiontostop,andinspectthemachine
fordamage.Adamagedreelorbedknifemustbe
repairedorreplacedbeforeoperationiscontinued.
•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctional
controllevertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunits
andwaitforthereelstostopspinning.Setthe
parkingbrake.Stoptheengineandremovethekey
fromtheignitionswitch.
•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstop
suddenlywhentravelinguphillordownhill.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowto
driveonhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesor
hillsmaycauselossofcontrolandcausethemachine
totiporroll,possiblyresultinginpersonalinjury
ordeath.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmake
ittothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachine
around.Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinor
nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.
•Wheneverthemachineisleftunattended,make
surethecuttingunitsarefullyraised,thereelsare
notspinning,thekeyisremovedfromtheignition
switch,andtheparkingbrakeisset.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•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.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor
settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximum
enginespeedwithatachometer..
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoil
oraddingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toassureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyother
manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse
couldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SoundPressure
Thisunithasamaximumsoundpressurelevelatthe
operator’searof82dBA,basedonmeasurementsof
identicalmachinesperISO11094andEN836.
SoundPower
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBA,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesper
ISO11094.
Vibration
Thisunitdoesnotexceedahand/armvibrationlevelof
2.5m/s2,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines
perEN1033.
Thisunitdoesnotexceedawholebodyvibration
levelof0.5m/s2,basedonmeasurementsofidentical
machinesperEN1032.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
106–9071
107-2554
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
4.On7.Fast10.Engine—stop
2.Off5.Slow8.Failure/malfunction(Leak
detectoralarmtest)
11.Engine—start
3.Choke6.Continuousvariablesetting9.Headlights
93-6686
1.Hydraulicoil
2.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
93-6691
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
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93-8062
1.Tolocktheparkingbrake,
pressthebrakepedaland
theparkingbrakelock.
3.Parkingbrakelock
2.Tounlocktheparking
brake,pressthebrake
pedal.
93-8065
1.Transmission3.Neutral
2.Forwardmotion4.Forwardspeeds
93-8075
1.Presstheliftpedaltoraiseandstopthereels.
2.Pressthemowpedaltolowerandstartthereels.
93-9898
1.Lockandunlockthereels
104–2053
93-8063
CEmodelonly,replaces104-2053
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineonaslopegreater
than15degrees.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—stayasafedistancefromthe
machine.
4.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
5.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
93-6688
1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandor
foot—stoptheengineand
waitformovingpartsto
stop.
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93–8069
1.Hotsurface/burnhazard-stayasafedistancefromthehot
surface.
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
Seat1
Nute(5/16inch)4
2Seatcover1
Mounttheseat.
Bolt(1/2x3/4inch)1
3Washer(1/2inch)1Securethesteeringarm.
Cover1
Socketheadscrew(1/4x3/4inch)1
Locknut(1/4inch)1
Washer(1/4inch)1
4
Self-tappingscrew2
Installthecover.
Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)2
5Nut(1/4inch)2Installthebattery.
Gaugebar1
Bolt(#10x5/8inch)1
Jamnut(#10)1
Cuttingunit3
Washer6
Ballstud6
6
Grassbasket3
Installthecuttingunits.
7Nopartsrequired–Addrearballast.
8Warningdecal(93-8063)1InstallCEdecals,ifrequired.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator’sManual1
EngineOperator’sManual1Readbeforeoperating.
OperatorVideo1Watchbeforeoperating.
PartsCatalog1Usetoorderparts.
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Noiseratingcerticate1
Certicateofcompliance1
Emissionswarranty1
Fileforfuturereference.
Ignitionkeys2Useforstartingtheengine.
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1
ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)toll
batteryinitially.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
1.Removethewingnuts,washers,andbatteryclamp
andliftoutthebattery.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps(Figure3).
Figure3
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout1/4inch(6mm)ofuid
(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessary
tobringtheelectrolytetowithinabout1/4inch(6
mm)ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure4).
5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsor
for4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis
1.250orhigherandthetemperatureisatleast60°F
(16°C)withallcellsgassingfreely.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.
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WARNING
Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.
2
MountingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seat
4Nute(5/16inch)
1Seatcover
Procedure
Note:Mounttheseatslidesinthefrontsetofmounting
holestogainanadditional3inches(7.6cm)inthe
forwardadjustment,orintherearmountingholesforan
additional3inches(7.6cm)intherearwardadjustment.
1.Supporttheseatbaseintheuppositionwiththeseat
supportrod.
2.Removethelocknutssecuringtheseatslidestothe
plywoodshippingbase.Discardthelocknuts.
3.Securetheseat,seatpanel,andseatslidestotheseat
supportwiththelocknuts(5/16inch)(Figure5)
suppliedinthelooseparts.Mounttheseatpanelon
therightside,positionedasshowninFigure5.
G01 1184
1
2
3
Figure5
1.Seatsupportrod3.Seatpanel
2.Seatslide
3
SecuringtheSteeringArm
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Bolt(1/2x3/4inch)
1Washer(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Removethebolt(1/2x3/4inch)andwasher(1/2
inch)mountedtotheoutsideofthesteeringarm
framebracket.
2.Pivotthesteeringarmupward,aligningthemounting
holesinthearmwiththeholesintheframebracket.
3.Selectthedesiredmountingholeforoperator
comfortandsecurethearmwith2bolts(1/2x3/4
inch)andwashers(1/2inch)(oneeachinloose
parts)(Figure6).
G01 1185
1
2
3
Figure6
1.Boltandwasher3.Framebracket
2.Steeringarm
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4
InstallingtheCover
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Cover
1Socketheadscrew(1/4x3/4inch)
1Locknut(1/4inch)
1Washer(1/4inch)
2Self-tappingscrew
Procedure
1.Alignthecovermountingholeswiththeholesinthe
frametubeandmountingbracket(Figure7).
G01 1186
12
3
Figure7
Shownwithsteeringarmremoved
1.Cover3.Frametube
2.Mountingbracket
2.Looselysecuretherearofthecovertothetopof
themountingbracketwithasocketheadscrew(1/4
x3/4inch),washer(1/4inch),andalocknut(1/4
inch)(Figure7).
3.Looselysecurethefrontofthecovertotheframe
tubewithtwoselftappingscrews(Figure7).Tighten
allofthecovermountingfasteners.
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InstallingtheBattery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)
2Nut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Mountthebatterywiththebatteryterminalstoward
thehydraulictankonthemachine.
2.Connectthepositivebatterycable(red)fromthe
startersolenoidtothepositivepost(+)ofthebattery
(Figure8).Secureitwithawrenchandcoatthe
terminalwithpetroleumjelly.Makesurethecable
willcleartheseat,intherear-mostposition,which
couldcausewearordamagetothecable.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.
Figure8
1.Negative(-)2.Positive(+)
3.Connecttheblackgroundcable(fromtheengine
base)tothenegative(-)postofthebattery.Secureit
withawrenchandcoattheterminalwithpetroleum
jelly.
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WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative(black)
cable.
4.Installthebatteryclampandwashersandsecure
themwiththewingnuts.
5.Placetheterminalcoveroverthepositive(+)battery
post.
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InstallingtheCuttingUnits
(ForCuttingUnitModels04610
and04611Only)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Gaugebar
1Bolt(#10x5/8inch)
1Jamnut(#10)
3Cuttingunit
6Washer
6Ballstud
3Grassbasket
Procedure
Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cut
orperformingothermaintenanceproceduresonthe
cuttingunits,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthe
supporttubesonthefrontoftheframetoprevent
damagetothehoses.
1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustthemaslistedinthecuttingunitOperator’s
Manual.Usethegaugebarfromtheloosepartskit
toadjusttheheightofcut.
2.Mountawasherandballstudtoeachendofthe
frontrolleronthecuttingunits(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Pullframe3.Ballstud
2.Pullarm
3.Slidethecuttingunitunderthepullframewhile
hookingthelifthookontotheliftarm(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Liftarm2.Lifthook
4.Slidethesleevebackontheballjointandrotatethe
pullarmdownsothesockettsovertheballstud.
Releasethesleevesoitslidesoverthestudandlocks
theassembliestogether(Figure9).
5.Mountthebasketsonthepullframes,loosenthe
jamnutsonthepullarms,andadjusttheballsockets
untilthereis1/4to1/2inch(6to13mm)clearance
betweenthelipofthebasketandthereelbladesor
thefrontshield.
Note:Thispreventsthebasketfromtippingthe
cuttingunitforward,causingtheliftrollertocome
offoftheliftarmwhileinthemowingoperation.
Besurethebasketlipisequidistantfromthereel
bladesallacrosseachreel.Ifthebasketistooclose
tothereel,itispossibleforthereeltocontactthe
basketwhenthecuttingunitisraisedoffofthe
ground.
6.Alignthesocketsintheballjointssotheopenside
ofthesocketiscenteredtowardstheballstud.
Tightenthejamnutstosecurethesocketsinposition
(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Pullarm3.Balljoint
2.Jamnut
7.Assemblethemountingboltsforthereeldrive
motortoeachcuttingunit.Leaveapproximately1/2
inch(13mm)ofthreadsexposedoneachmounting
bolt(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Bolts2.Drivemotor
8.Removetheprotectivecoversfromthecuttingunits
andthereeldrivemotorshafts.
Note:Retaintheprotectivecoversforthecutting
units.Installthemwheneverthereeldrivemotors
areremovedtoprotectthecuttingunitbearings
fromcontamination.
9.Usingahandpumpgreasegun,llthecavityatthe
endofthecuttingunitwith#2generalpurpose
grease.
10.Coatthesplineshaftofthemotorwithcleangrease
andinstallthemotorbyrotatingthemotorclockwise
sothatthemotorangesclearthestuds.Rotate
themotorcounterclockwiseuntiltheangesare
encirclingthestuds.
11.Tightenthemountingbolts(Figure12).
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AddingRearBallast
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2004Standard
when40lbofcalciumchlorideballastisaddedtothe
rearwheel.
Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewith
calciumchloride,removetheunitfromtheturfarea
asquicklyaspossible.Topreventpossibledamage
totheturf,immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawith
water.
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InstallCEDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal(93-8063)
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedintheCE,afxthewarning
decal(93-8063)overEnglishwarningdecal(104-2053).
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ProductOverview
Controls
1
2
3
4
5
Figure13
1.Mowpedal4.Brakepedal
2.Liftpedal5.Parkingbrakebutton
3.Tractionpedal
MowPedal
Pressingthemowpedal(Figure13)fullyduring
operationlowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.
Themowpedalwillstaypressedduetodetentactionof
thevalvebankduringoperation.Theoperatordoesnot
needtoholdthepedaldown.
BrakePedal
Thebrakepedal(Figure13)actuatesanautomotive
drum-typemechanicalbrakelocatedateachtraction
wheel.
LiftPedal
Pressingtheliftpedal(Figure13)duringoperationstops
thereelsfromturningandliftsthecuttingunits.Thelift
pedalmustbefullypresseduntilthecuttingunitsare
fullyraisedandhavestoppedrotating.
ParkingBrakeButton
Pressingthebrakepedaltoactuatethebrakeassembly,
thenpressingthesmallbuttonindicated(Figure13)will
keepthebrakesactuatedforparking.Disengageitby
pressingthebrakepedal.Locktheparkingbrakebefore
youleavethemachine.
TractionandStoppingPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure13)hasthreefunctions:to
makethemachinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward,
andtostopthemachine.Pressthetopofthepedalto
moveforwardandthebottomofthepedaltomove
backwardortoassistinstoppingwhenmovingforward.
Also,allowthepedaltomovetotheneutralpositionto
stopthemachine.Foroperatorcomfort,donotrestthe
heelofyourfootonreversewhenoperatingforward
(Figure14).
Figure14
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure15)givestheoperatorthe
abilitytocontrolthespeedoftheengine.Movingthe
throttlecontroltowardtheFastpositionincreasesthe
engineRPM;movingthethrottlecontroltowardSlow
willdecreasetheengineRPM.
Note:Theenginecannotbestoppedbytheuseofthe
throttlecontrol.
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2
3
45
6
7
Figure15
1.Chokecontrol5.Hourmeter
2.Throttlecontrol6.Fuse(10amp)
3.Ignitionswitch7.Seatadjustinglever
4.Voltmeter
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Choke
Tostartacoldengine,closethecarburetorchokeby
movingthechokecontrol(Figure15)forwardtothe
Closedposition.Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethe
choketokeeptheenginerunningsmoothly.Assoon
aspossible,openthechokebypullingitrearwardto
theOpenposition.Awarmenginerequireslittleorno
choking.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure15)indicatesthetotalhoursthe
machinehasoperated.Itstartstofunctionwheneverthe
keyswitchisrotatedtoOn.
SeatAdjustingLever
Thislever,ontheleftsideoftheseat(Figure15),allows
a4inchforeandaftadjustmentoftheseat.
IgnitionSwitch
Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure15)andturnit
clockwiseasfaraspossibletotheStartpositiontostart
theengine.Releasethekeyassoonastheenginestarts;
thekeywillmovetotheOnposition.Turnthekey
counterclockwisetotheOffpositiontostoptheengine.
Voltmeter
Thevoltmeter(Figure15)indicatestheelectricalsystem
voltage.
Fuse
Thefuse(Figure15)ispartoftheelectricalcircuit.It
containsa10ampfuse(15ampmaximum).
MowLockoutLever
Thelockoutleverlocksthemowpedalpreventing
accidentalstartingofthecuttingunits.Tounlockit,
pullthemowlockoutpinoutward(Figure16),rotateit
clockwise,andinserttheendintotherearholeinthe
bracket.
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Figure16
1.Mowlockoutlever
ShiftSelector
Theshiftselectorislocatedonthetopoftherighthand
panel(Figure17).Itprovidestwotractionselections
plusaNeutralposition.Itispermissibletoshiftfrom
oneselectiontoanotherwhilethemachineisinmotion.
Nodamagewillresult.
•Neutral—usedforstartingtheengine
•No.1Position—usedforgreensmowingoperation
•No.2Position—usedfortransportoperation
Important:Ifthemachineisoperatedinreverse
withthecuttingunitsdown,thecuttingunitswill
bepulledoffoftheliftarms.
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Figure17
1.Shiftselector
FuelShut-OffValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(Figure18),underthefuel
tank,whenstoringortransportingthemachineona
truckortrailer.
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Figure18
1.Fuelshut-off(underthefueltank)
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
OverallWidthw/reels69–3/4inches(177cm)
OverallLength90inches(228.6cm)
OverallHeight48-1/2inches(123.2cm)
OverallWeightwithReels1256lb(570kg)
NetWeight(wet)930lb(422kg)
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WidthofCut59inches(149.9cm)
WheelTread49-1/2inches(125.7cm)
WheelBase46-7/8inches(119.1cm)
1stGearSpeed3.8MPHapproximately
(6.1km/h)
2ndGearSpeed8.1MPHapproximately
(13km/h)
ReverseSpeed1.9MPH(3.1km/h)
ReelSpeed1975RPMapproximately
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructions
andsymbolsinthesafetysection.Knowingthis
informationcouldhelpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipment,suchasbutnot
limitedto,foreyes,ears,feet,andheadisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
CheckingtheEngineOil
Theengineisshippedwith1-3/4quarts(1.65liters)
(w/lter)ofoilinthecrankcase;however,theoillevel
mustbecheckedbeforeandaftertheengineisrst
started.
Theengineusesanyhigh-qualitydetergentoilhaving
theAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)service
classicationofSG,SH,orSJorhigher.The
recommendedviscosity(weight)isSAE30.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Unscrewthedipstickandwipeitwithacleanrag.
Screwthedipstickintothetubeandmakesureitis
seatedfully(Figure19).
Figure19
1.Dipstick2.Fillercap
3.Unscrewthedipstickoutofthetubeandcheckthe
oillevel.
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4.Iftheoillevelislow,removethellercapfromthe
valvecoverandpouroilintotheopeninginthe
valvecoveruntiltheoillevelisuptotheFullmark
onthedipstick.Addtheoilslowlyandcheckthe
leveloftenduringthisprocess.Donotoverll.
Important:Checktheoillevelevery8
operatinghoursordaily.
5.Installthellercapanddipstickrmlyinplace.
FillingtheFuelTank
Useunleadedregulargasolinesuitableforautomotive
use(85pumpoctaneminimum).Leadedregular
gasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnotavailable.
Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe
damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1inch
(25mm)belowthebottomofthellerneck.
Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem
inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate
thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic
charge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremoveit
(Figure20).
Figure20
1.Fueltankcap
2.Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltankuntil
thelevelis1inch(25mm)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.
Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Note:Fueltankcapacityis7U.S.gallons(26.6
liters)
3.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupany
gasolinethatmayhavespilled.
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CheckingtheHydraulicFluid
Level
Thehydraulicuidreservoirislledatthefactorywith
approximately4.5U.S.gallons(17l)ofhighquality
hydraulicuid.Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuid
beforetheengineisrststartedanddailythereafter.
Therecommendedreplacementuidisasfollows:
ToroPremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid(Availablein5
gallonpailsor55gallondrums.SeepartscatalogorT oro
distributorforpartnumbers.)
Alternateuids:IftheTorouidisnotavailable,other
uidsmaybeusedprovidedtheymeetallthefollowing
materialpropertiesandindustryspecications.Wedo
notrecommendtheuseofsyntheticuid.Consult
withyourlubricantdistributortoidentifyasatisfactory
product
Note:Torowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamage
causedbyimpropersubstitutions,souseonlyproducts
fromreputablemanufacturerswhowillstandbehind
theirrecommendation.
HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPointAnti-wearHydraulic
Fluid,ISOVG46
MaterialProperties:
Viscosity,ASTMD445cSt@40°C44to48
cSt@100°C7.9to8.5
ViscosityIndexASTM
D2270
140to160
PourPoint,ASTMD97-34°Fto-49°F
IndustrySpecications:
VickersI-286-S(QualityLevel),VickersM-2950-S
(QualityLevel),DenisonHF-0
Important:TheISOVG46Multigradeuidhas
beenfoundtoofferoptimalperformanceinawide
rangeoftemperatureconditions.Foroperationin
consistentlyhighambienttemperatures,65°F(18°
C)to120°F(49°C),ISOVG68hydraulicuidmay
offerimprovedperformance.
PremiumBiodegradableHydraulicFluid-Mobil
EALEnviroSyn46H
Important:MobilEALEnviroSyn46Histheonly
syntheticbiodegradableuidapprovedbyToro.
Thisuidiscompatiblewiththeelastomersused
inTorohydraulicsystemsandissuitablefora
wide-rangeoftemperatureconditions.Thisuidis
compatiblewithconventionalmineraloils,butfor
maximumbiodegradabilityandperformancethe
hydraulicsystemshouldbethoroughlyushedof
conventionaluid.Theoilisavailablein5gallon
(19l)containersor55gallondrumsfromyour
MobilDistributor.
Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless,
makingitdifculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditive
forthehydraulicsystemoilisavailablein2/3oz.(20
ml)bottles.Onebottleissufcientfor4-6gal(15-22
1)ofhydraulicoil.Orderpartno.44-2500fromyour
authorizedTorodistributor.Thisreddyeisnot
recommendedforusewithbiodegradableuids.
Usefoodcoloring.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.Makesure
themachinehascooleddownsotheoiliscold.
2.Removethecapfromthetopofthereservoir
andchecktheuidlevel.Theuidshouldbe
approximately3-1/2in.(89mm)belowthetopof
thellhole(Figure21).
Important:Topreventsystemcontamination,
cleanthetopofthehydraulicoilcontainers
beforepuncturingthem.Ensurethatthepour
spoutandfunnelareclean.
Note:Makeaclosevisualinspectionofthe
hydrauliccomponents.Inspectthemforleaks,loose
fasteners,missingparts,improperlyroutedlines,etc.
Makeanycorrectionsnecessary.
Figure21
1.Hydraulicreservoir3.Fluidlevel3-1/2in.from
topofllhole
2.Screen
3.Iftheoillevelislow,slowlyllthereservoirwith
ISOVG46orequivalenthydraulicoiluntilthelevel
isuptothecorrectlevel.Donotmixoils.
4.Installthecap.
CheckingtheTirePressure
Thetiresareover-inatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevels
beforestartingtheunit.
Varythetirepressureforthefrontwheels,depending
uponyourturfconditions,fromaminimumof8psito
amaximumof12psi(55to83kPa).
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