Toro 04358 Greensmaster 3150 User manual

FormNo.3377-374RevB
Greensmaster®31502-Wheel
DriveTractionUnit
ModelNo.04358—SerialNo.313000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3377-374*B

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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
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andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SoundPowerLevel..................................................6
SoundPressureLevel...............................................6
VibrationLevel......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................11
1ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................12
2InstallingtheBattery............................................13
3InstallingtheRollOverProtectionSystem
(ROPS).............................................................13
4InstallingtheCuttingUnits(Forcuttingunit
models04610,04611,04616,04618,04619,and
04624only)........................................................14
5AddingRearBallastandWeightKit........................15
6InstallingCEDecals.............................................15
ProductOverview.........................................................16
Controls...............................................................16
Specications........................................................19
Attachments/Accessories........................................19
Operation....................................................................19
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................19
CheckingtheEngineOil..........................................19
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................20
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...........................20
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................21
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................22
Break-inPeriod......................................................22
StartingtheEngine.................................................22
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem........................23
CheckingtheLeakDetector.....................................23
SettingtheReelSpeed.............................................24
PreparingtheMachineforMowing...........................25
TrainingPeriod......................................................25
BeforeMowing......................................................25
Mowing................................................................25
LeakDetectorOperation.........................................27
TransportOperation...............................................27
InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing......................27
TowingtheTractionUnit.........................................27
Maintenance.................................................................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................29
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................30
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................30
RemovingtheSeat..................................................30
JackingtheMachine................................................30
Lubrication...............................................................31
GreasingtheMachine.............................................31
EngineMaintenance..................................................33
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................33
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................33
AdjustingtheThrottleControl.................................34
AdjustingtheChokeControl....................................34
AdjustingtheEngineSpeed.....................................34
ReplacingtheSparkPlugs........................................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................35
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................35
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................35
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................36
ServicingtheBattery...............................................36
ServicingtheFuses.................................................36
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................37
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral.....................37
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed.................................37
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed....................................38
BrakeMaintenance....................................................38
AdjustingtheBrakes...............................................38
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................39
AdjustingtheCuttingUnitLift/Drop........................39
AdjustingtheLiftCylinders.....................................39
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................40
ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter........................40
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................40
CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................41
Backlapping...........................................................41
Storage........................................................................42
Schematics...................................................................43
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2004
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproductionwhen
40lb.ofballastandtheappropriatewheelweightkit
isaddedtotherearwheel.
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards
Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis
machine.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2004.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthemanual
itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialto
them.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
peopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantialfootwear,
hardhat,safetyglassesandearprotection.Longhair,
looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.
Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwithengine
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
–Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwheregasolinefumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartenginefrom
theoperator'sposition.Useseatbeltsifprovided.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthemachine'sstability.Usecaution
whileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neveroperatewithoutguardssecurelyinplace.Besure
allinterlocksareattached,adjusted,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stoponlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits,disengage
drives,engageparkingbrake(ifprovided),shutoffengine
beforeleavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason
includingemptyingthegrassbaskets.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthemachineafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders
away.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsifnotmowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
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MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,settheparking
brake,stoptheengine,removethekey,anddisconnect
sparkplugwire(s).Waitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,mufers,
andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore
fuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethesparkplugwire(s)
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnectpositive
rstandnegativelast.
•Usecareandweargloveswhencheckingthereels.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopen,wellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damageddecals.
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Operation
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Alwayswearsubstantialshoes.Donotoperatethe
machinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,orsneakers.
Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or
otherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road
useandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”Ifyoumustcross
ortravelonapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofand
complywithlocalregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slowmovingvehiclesigns,andreectors.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.
Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.
•Thegrassbasketsmustbeinplaceduringoperation
ofthereelsorthatchersformaximumsafety.Shutthe
engineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipewhile
theengineisrunningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecause
theseareascouldbehotenoughtocauseburns.
•Stayclearoftherotatingscreenatthesideoftheengine
topreventdirectcontactwithyourbodyorclothing.
•Ifacuttingunitstrikesasolidobjectorvibrates
abnormally,stopimmediately,turntheengineoff,waitfor
allmotiontostop,andinspectthemachinefordamage.
Adamagedreelorbedknifemustberepairedorreplaced
beforeoperationiscontinued.
•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctionalcontrol
levertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunitsandwaitfor
thereelstostopspinning.Settheparkingbrake.Stopthe
engineandremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstopsuddenly
whentravelinguphillordownhill.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive
onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandcausethemachinetotiporroll,
possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit
tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonoranimalappearsunexpectedlyinor
nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,
combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperly
positionedguardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Do
notresumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
•Wheneverthemachineisleftunattended,makesurethe
cuttingunitsarefullyraised,thereelsarenotspinning,
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thekeyisremovedfromtheignitionswitch,andthe
parkingbrakeisset.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall
hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts,especiallythescreenatthesideofthe
engine.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor
settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine
speedwithatachometer..
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toassureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof95dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof82
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.97m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.11m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.40m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
121–9566
105–5471
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.6.Continuousvariablesetting
2.Off7.Fast
3.Choke8.Failure/malfunction(Lealdetectoralarmtest)
4.On9.Headlights
5.Slow
93-6686
1.Hydraulicoil
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
117–2718
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93–9051
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
105–8306
1.Forwardmachinespeeds3.Slow-useformowing
2.Fast-usefortransport4.Neutral-usefor
backlapping.
93-8062
1.Tolocktheparkingbrake,
pressthebrakepedaland
theparkingbrakelock.
3.Parkingbrakelock
2.Tounlocktheparking
brake,pressthebrake
pedal.
121–2641
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—slow
machinebeforeturning,
donotturnathighspeeds.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.
5.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
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121–2640
Replaces121–2641forCE.
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—donot
driveacrossslopesgreater
than15degreesordown
slopesgreaterthan15
degrees.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine
5.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
104–7729
1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard;handorfoot—stop
theengineandwaitfor
movingpartstostop.
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.
115-8156
1.Reelheight3.8Bladecuttingunit5.14Bladecuttingunit7.Fast
2.5Bladecuttingunit4.11Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed8.Slow
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105–8305
1.Lowerandengagethe
reels.
4.On
2.Raiseanddisengagethe
reels.
5.Engine-start
3.Engine-stop
115-8226
1.Tippinghazard—readtheOperator'smanual;alwayswear
aseatbeltwhenoperating,donotremovetherollover
protectionsystem(ROPS).
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