Toro 30487N User manual

FormNo.3390-468RevA
Groundsmaster®7200and7210
SeriesTractionUnit
ModelNo.30487—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30487N—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30495—SerialNo.315000001andUp
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DeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
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Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,andon
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,
mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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inthespaceprovided.
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ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
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andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
SoundandVibrationLevelInformation.....................7
SlopeTable.............................................................7
SlopeIndicator.......................................................8
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................9
Setup...........................................................................14
1AdjustingtheROPS.............................................15
2InstallingtheDeck...............................................15
3AdjustingtheLeftFrontCaster..............................15
4CheckingtheTirePressure....................................15
5InstallingWeights(forCECompliance)...................16
6CheckingtheFluidLevels.....................................17
7ReadingtheManualsandViewingtheTraining
Materials............................................................17
ProductOverview.........................................................18
Controls...............................................................18
Specications........................................................19
Attachments/Accessories........................................19
Operation....................................................................20
AddingFuel...........................................................20
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................21
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................21
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................21
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................21
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............21
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................22
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................23
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................23
DrivingtheMachine...............................................24
StoppingtheMachine.............................................25
OperatingtheMower..............................................25
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................26
AdjustingtheSkid(s)...............................................26
AdjustingtheRearAnti-ScalpRollers........................27
AdjustingtheRollers...............................................27
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................29
PositioningtheSeat................................................30
UnlatchingtheSeat.................................................31
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................31
LoadingMachines..................................................31
TransportingMachines............................................32
OperatingTips......................................................33
Maintenance.................................................................34
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................34
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................35
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................36
Lubrication...............................................................36
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................36
ServicingtheMower-DeckGearBox
Lubricant...........................................................37
EngineMaintenance..................................................38
CheckingtheAirCleaner.........................................38
ServicingtheEngine-Oil.........................................38
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................40
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................40
CleaningtheFuelTank............................................40
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................40
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................40
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors................................41
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................42
ServicingtheBattery...............................................42
StoringtheBattery..................................................42
CheckingtheFuses.................................................42
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................43
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................43
ReplacingtheCasterWheelsandBearings..................43
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................44
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..................................44
CleaningtheRadiator..............................................45
BrakeMaintenance....................................................45
AdjustingtheParkingBrakeInterlockSwitch..............45
BeltMaintenance......................................................46
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt...................................46
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................47
AdjustingtheControlLeverNeutralInterlock
Switch...............................................................47
AdjustingtheControlLeverNeutralReturn...............47
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................48
AdjustingtheMaximumGroundSpeed.....................49
AdjustingtheTracking............................................50
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................51
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................51
ChangingtheHydraulicOilAndFilter.......................52
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................53
AdjustingtheMowerDeckPitch..............................53
Cleaning...................................................................53
CleaningUndertheMower......................................53
WasteDisposal.......................................................53
Storage........................................................................54
Machine................................................................54
Engine..................................................................54
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Safety
Machineswithmodelnumbers30495,and30487meetor
exceedCENstandardISOEN5395andANSIB71.4-2012
specicationsineffectwhentheproperCEKitshavebeen
installedpertheDeclarationofConformity.Machinewith
modelnumber30487NmeetsorexceedsANSIB71.4–2012
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheCEN
standardEN836:1997andANSIB71.4-2012.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethelawnmower.Localregulationscan
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland
practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthecontrol
levers.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwetgrass;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrectloaddistribution.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearandlong
trousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefoot
orwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,
bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextreme
careinhandlingfuel.Fuelcanbeisextremelyammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.
•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.
Operation
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.
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•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;
–useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkey:
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthelawn
mower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthelawn
mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingtheequipment;
–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachmentbefore
refuelling.
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)-
UseandMaintenance
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely
necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded
ROPSisinthedownposition.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna
foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs
orwater.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Onmulti-bladedmowers,takecareasmanuallyrotating
onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,
lowerthemowerdeck.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCENstandard.
•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun
engineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
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•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjust,orservice.
•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road
useandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”Ifyoumustcross
ortravelonapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofand
complywithlocalregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slowmovingvehiclesigns,andreectors.
•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand
amesawayfrombattery.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
SlopeOperation
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor
water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,ordrowning.
•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear
drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe
mowermaytipbackwards.
•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.
Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive
wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.
Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesandproceed
slowlyofftheslope.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
•Useextremecarewithattachments.Thesecanchangethe
stabilityofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)
•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand
usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
•ChecktheareatobemowedandneverfoldtheROPSin
areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Do
notweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
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SoundandVibrationLevel
Information
SeetheCEKitManual(30240)forguaranteedsound
powers,soundpressurelevels,andvibrationlevels.
SlopeTable
Thischartcontainsthemaximumslopethatyoucansafelyoperatethemachineon.
ABC
16Degrees17Degrees18Degrees
2015+Models
30354303533045730456
72"SDD72"base62"base60"SDD
30495GM7200CCCB
30487(N)GM7210CCCB
Note:Highlightedvaluesshowsthestandardcongurationofthemodel.
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonisnotedinthetableabove.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethe
degreeofslopeofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthanwhatisratedforyour
machine.Foldalongtheappropriatelinetomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
120-9195
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforeoperatingand
donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
8.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
2.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donot
carrypassengers,keepbystandersasafedistancefromthe
machine.
9.Engage
3.Tipping,dropoffhazard—donotoperatenearwaterdrop-offs,
stayasafedistancefromdrop-offs,slowmachinebefore
turning,donotturnathighspeeds,
10.Disengage
4.WearaseatbeltwhenaROPSisinplace,donotwearaseat
beltwhenROPSislowered.
11.Parkingbrake
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine;keepalldeectorsandshieldsinplace.
12.Tostarttheengine:clearanydebrisfromtheattachment,
disengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleverstothe
neutralposition,engagetheparkingbrake,turntheignitionto
Runandwaitfortheglowpluglighttoturnoff,turntheignition
keytoStart.
6.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
13.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
7.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance,keepawayfrommovingparts.
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110-8253
1.PTO–Off4.Continuousvariable
setting
2.PTO—On5.Slow
3.Fast
110-8254
1.Engine–Stop3.Engine—Start
2.Engine—Run
110-9796
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonfuses.
110-8252
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.3.Hydraulicoil5.Enginecoolant
2.Parkingbrake4.Fuel6.Engineoil
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120-9196
1.Forward3.Slow5.Reverse7.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonthehydraulic
oil.
2.Fast4.Neutral6.Towvalvelocation;torque
thetowvalvesto6.78±
1.13N⋅m(60±10in-lbs).
93–6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
93-6687
1.Donotstephere.
93-6697
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.AddSAE80w-90(API
GL-5)oilevery50hours.
100-6578
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—donotoperatethemachine
withtheshieldsorguardsremoved;alwayskeeptheshields
andguardsinplace;stayawayfrommovingparts.
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
106-9206
1.Wheeltorquespecications
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
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107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat
belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do
notwearthetheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
106-9290
1.Inputs5.Inseat9.Outputs13.Start
2.Notactive6.PowerT ake-off(PTO)10.PowerT akeOff(PTO)14.Power
3.Hightemperatureshutdown7.ParkingbrakeOff11.Start
4.Hightemperaturewarning8.Neutral12.EnergizetoRun(ETR)
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110-9781
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Poisonandcausticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—keepchildrenasafedistancefromthebattery.
3.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
5.Hydraulicoilinsystemunderpressure,escapinghydraulicoilpenetratingskinhazard,brokenhydrauliclineshazard—wear
protectivehandprotectionwhenhandlinghydraulicsystemcomponents.
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
107-1866
1.Tippinghazardandslidingorlossofcontrolhazard,
drop-offs—donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast,instead,
slowdownandturngradually,donotoperatethemachine
neardrop-offs,slopesgreaterthan15degrees,orwater;
keepasafedistancefromdrop-offs.
2.Warning—iftherollbarislowered,donotweartheseat
belt,iftherollbarisraised,weartheseatbelt.
3.Warning—donotusesplitramps,useafullrampswhen
transportingmachine,onlyuserampswithinclinesless
than15degrees.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
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–AdjusttheROPS.
2Deckinstallationmanual1Installthedeck
3Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheleftfrontcaster.
4Nopartsrequired–Checkthetirepressure.
5Nopartsrequired–Installweights.
6Nopartsrequired–Checkthehydraulicuid,engineoil,
andcoolantlevels.
Operator'sManual1
EngineOperator'sManual1
PartsCatalog1
OperatorTrainingMaterial1
Enginewarranty1
DeclarationofConformity1
7
Deckinstallationinstructions1
Readthemanualsandviewthe
trainingmaterialsbeforeoperatingthe
machine.Usetheremainingpartsfor
theinstallationofattachments.
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1
AdjustingtheROPS
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandremovethe2pins
fromtherollbar(Figure4).
G004634
1
23
4
5
Figure4
RightSideShown
1.Rollbar3.Hairpincotterpin
2.Pin
2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstallthe
2pinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotterpins
(Figure4).
Note:Ifyoumustlowertherollbar,pushthebar
forwardtorelievepressureonthepins,removethe
pins,lowerthebarslowly,andsecureitwiththepinsso
thatitdoesnotdamagethehood.
2
InstallingtheDeck
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Deckinstallationmanual
Procedure
InstallthedeckusingtheInstallationManualforthatdeck.
3
AdjustingtheLeftFrontCaster
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Adjustthewheeltotheoutsidepositionfor72”decksandto
theinsidepositionfor60”and62”decks.
4
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Thecorrectair
pressureis103kPa(15psi)inthereartiresand172kPa(25
psi)inthecasterwheels.
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5
InstallingWeights(forCECompliance)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Machineswith183cm(72inch)decksinstalledandnootherattachments,donotneedaddedweighttomeetCEstandards.
However,youmayneedtopurchaseandinstalladditionalweightdependingonthemowerdecksize/typeandtheattachments
thatyouinstallonthemachine.Thefollowingtableliststhevariousattachmentcongurationsandtheadditionalfront
weightneededforeachmodel:
AttachmentCongurationWeightRequiredwitha
157.5cm(62inch)Base
Deck(30457)
WeightRequiredwitha
183cm(72inch)Base
Deck(30353)
WeightRequiredwitha183
cm(72inch)Side-discharge
(30354)
Groundsmaster7200/7210
TractionUnitwithnoAdded
Attachments
10kg(22lb)0kg(0lb)0kg(0lb)
Groundsmaster7200/7210
TractionUnitandHardCanopy
34kg(75lb)9.5kg(21lb)15kg(33lb)
Groundsmaster7200/7210
TractionUnit,HardCanopy,
andRoadLightKit
32.2kg(71lb)28.5kg(63lb)10kg(22lb)
Groundsmaster7200/7210
TractionUnit,HardCanopy,
RoadLightKit,andJackStand
18kg(40lb)17kg(37lb)10kg(22lb)
Groundsmaster7200/7210
TractionUnit,HardCanopy,
andJackStand
14kg(31lb)10kg(22lb)10kg(22lb)
Groundsmaster7200/7210
TractionUnit,RoadLightKit,
andJackStand
0kg(0lb)0kg(0lb)0kg(0lb)
Groundsmaster7200/7210
TractionUnitandRoadLight
Kit
11.3kg(25lb)0kg(0lb)0kg(0lb)
Groundsmaster7200/7210
TractionUnitandJackStand
0kg(0lb)0kg(0lb)0kg(0lb)
ContactyourAuthorizedToroDistributortoobtaintheappropriatekitsandweightsforyourmachine.
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6
CheckingtheFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforestartingthe
engine,refertoHydraulicSystemMaintenance(page
51).
2.Checktheengineoillevelbeforeandafterstartingthe
engine,refertoServicingtheEngine-Oil(page38).
3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingtheengine;
refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem(page21).
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ReadingtheManualsand
ViewingtheTrainingMaterials
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Operator'sManual
1EngineOperator'sManual
1PartsCatalog
1OperatorTrainingMaterial
1Enginewarranty
1DeclarationofConformity
1Deckinstallationinstructions
Procedure
1.Readthemanuals.
2.Viewtheoperatortrainingmaterials.
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ProductOverview
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G020877
Figure5
1.Parkingbrakelever4.Motioncontrollever
2.Fuelcap(bothsides)5.Seat
3.Rollbar6.Seatbelt
Figure6
1.Ignitionswitch5.Oilpressurewarninglight
2.Enginecoolant
temperaturewarning
light
6.Chargeindicatorlight
3.Glowpluglight7.Throttlelever
4.Powertakeoff(PTO)
Switch
8.Hourmeter
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine(Figure5andFigure6).
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleverscontroltheforwardandrearward
motionsaswellastheturningofthemachine.Referto
DrivingtheMachine(page24).
ParkingBrakeLever
Whenevertheengineisshutoff,engagetheparkingbraketo
preventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.Toengagethe
parkingbrake,pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandup
(Figure7).Toreleasetheparkingbrake,pushtheparking
brakeleverforwardanddown.
G020866
Figure7
1.Parkingbrakelever
CAUTION
Donotparkthetractionunitonaslope.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhas3positions:Off,On/Preheat,and
Start.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelevercontrolsthespeedoftheengine.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardtowardtheFastpositionincreases
theenginespeed.MovingitrearwardtowardtheSlow
positiondecreasestheenginespeed.Thethrottlecontrolsthe
speedofthebladesand,inconjunctionwithmotioncontrol
levers,controlsgroundspeedofthemachine.Alwaysrunthe
machinewiththethrottleintheFastpositionwhencutting
grass.
PowerTakeOff(PTO)Switch
Thepowertake-off(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthemower
blades.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine
hasoperated.ItoperateswhenthekeyswitchisintheRun
position.Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance.
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Glow-PlugLight(OrangeLight)
Theglow-plugindicatorlightturnsonwhentheignition
switchisturnedtotheOnposition.Itremainslitfor6
seconds.Whenthelightturnsoff,theengineisreadytostart.
Engine-Coolant-TemperatureWarning
Light
Thislightglowsandthecuttingbladesstopiftheengine
coolanttemperatureishigh.Ifthemachineisnotstopped
andthecoolanttemperaturerisesanother20°F,theengine
willstop.
Important:Ifthemowerdeckshutsdownandthe
temperaturewarninglightison,pushPTOknobdown,
drivetoasafeatarea,movethethrottlelevertothe
Slowposition,movethemotioncontrolleversintothe
neutrallockedposition,andengagetheparkingbrake.
Allowtheenginetoidleforseveralminuteswhileitcools
toasafelevel.Stoptheengineandcheckthecooling
system;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem(page21).
TheChargeIndicator
Illuminateswhenthesystemchargingcircuitmalfunctions.
Oil-PressureWarningLight
Theoil-pressurewarninglightglowswhentheoilpressure
inenginedropsbelowasafelevel.Iflowoilpressureever
occurs,stoptheengineanddeterminethecause.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingtheengineagain.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure8)indicatesthequantityoffuel
remaininginthefueltanks.
Figure8
1.Fuelgauge
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Length246.4cm(97inches)
Width(RearWheels)144.8cm(57inches)
Height(RollBarUp)182.9cm(72inches)
Height(RollBarDown)121.9cm(48inches)
Weight,with72”SDD(30354
or30481)
934kg(2060lb)
Weight,with60”SDD(30456)900kg(1985lb)
Weight,with72”BaseDeck
(30353)
876kg(1932lb)
Weight,with62”BaseDeck
(30457)
855kg(1884lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof85
dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearingloss
throughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
AddingFuel
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelwithultralow(<15
ppm)sulfurcontentmeetingASTMD975orEN590
specications.Theminimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.
Purchasefuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180days
toensurefuelfreshness.
Important:Useofnon-ultralowsulfurfuelwillcause
damagetotheengineemissionsystem.
Fueltankcapacity:43.5liters(11.5USgallons)
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures
above-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade(No.1-DorNo.
1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useofwintergrade
fuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerashpointand
coldowcharacteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce
fuellterplugging.
Useofsummergradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)willcontribute
towardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreasedpowercompared
towintergradefuel.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadof
dieselfuel.Failuretoobservethiscautionwilldamage
theengine.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.
BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelofup
toB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).Thepetrodiesel
portionmustbeultralowsulfur.Observethefollowing
precautions:
•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication
ASTMD6751orEN14214.
•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975
orEN590.
•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodieselblends.
•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelasthey
maybedegradedovertime.
•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter
convertingtobiodieselblended.
•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishmoreinformation
onbiodiesel.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana180-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatemachinewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe
truckortrailerandrefueltheequipmentwithits
wheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment
onatruckortrailerfromaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromafueldispensernozzle.
•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
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