Toro 30534N User manual

FormNo.3374-309RevA
Groundsmaster®360
Multi-PurposeMachine
ModelNo.30534N—SerialNo.313000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrestor,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-blademachineintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,andon
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,
mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualalsouses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
Setup...........................................................................14
1AdjustingtheROPS.............................................14
2CheckingtheTirePressure....................................14
3CheckingtheFluidLevels.....................................15
ProductOverview.........................................................15
Controls...............................................................15
Specications........................................................18
Attachments/Accessories........................................18
Operation....................................................................18
AddingFuel...........................................................18
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................19
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............19
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................20
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................20
DrivingtheMachine...............................................21
SteeringSelection(4wheeldrivemodels
only).................................................................22
StoppingtheMachine.............................................22
OperatingtheMower..............................................22
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................23
AdjustingtheSkid(s)...............................................23
AdjustingtheRearAnti-ScalpRollers........................24
AdjustingtheRollers...............................................24
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................26
UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight.........................27
DiagnosticAceDisplay...........................................27
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches..............................28
PositioningtheStandardSeat...................................29
PositioningtheDeluxeSeat......................................30
Raising/LoweringtheSeat.......................................31
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................31
LoadingMachines..................................................32
TransportingMachines............................................33
OperatingTips......................................................34
Maintenance.................................................................35
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................35
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................36
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................37
UsingtheHoodPropRod.......................................37
Lubrication...............................................................38
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................38
ServicingtheMowerDeckGearBox
Lubricant...........................................................41
EngineMaintenance..................................................42
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................42
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................42
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................43
AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................43
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................44
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................44
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................44
BleedingAirfromtheFuelInjectors..........................44
CleaningtheFuelTank............................................45
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................45
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................46
CheckingtheFuses.................................................46
ServicingtheBattery...............................................46
StoringtheBattery..................................................47
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................47
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................47
CorrectingSteeringMisalignment.............................47
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................48
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..................................48
CleaningtheRadiator..............................................48
BrakeMaintenance....................................................49
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................49
AdjustingtheParkingBrake....................................50
BeltMaintenance......................................................50
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt...................................50
ReplacingtheBladeDriveBelts................................50
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................51
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................51
AdjustingtheMaximumGroundSpeed.....................52
AdjustingtheMowSpeedLimiterLever....................52
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................53
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................53
ChangingtheHydraulicOilAndFilter.......................54
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................55
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................55
CorrectingMowerDeckMismatch...........................57
AdjustingtheMowerDeckPitch..............................58
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................58
CabMaintenance.......................................................59
CleaningtheCabAirFilters.....................................59
CleaningtheAirConditioningCoil...........................60
CleaningtheA/CCondenserScreen.........................60
Cleaning...................................................................61
CleaningUndertheMower......................................61
CleaningtheCab....................................................61
WasteDisposal.......................................................61
Storage........................................................................61
Engine..................................................................61
Machine................................................................61
Schematics...................................................................63
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsANSIB71.4-2004
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIB71.4-2004.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethelawnmachine.Localregulations
canrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland
practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwetgrass;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrectloaddistribution.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearandlong
trousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefoot
orwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Warning—fuelishighlyammable.
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis
purpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refueling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove
thecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhiletheengineis
runningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostarttheengine
butmovethemachineawayfromtheareaofspillage
andavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilfuel
vaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,
bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.
Operation
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.
•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;
–settheparkingbrake;
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–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkey:
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemachine;
–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthemachine
fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand
operatingtheequipment;
–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachmentbefore
refueling.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasmanuallyrotating
onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,
lowerthemowerdeck.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedinthestandard.
•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun
engineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
•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
machinemaytipbackwards.
•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.
Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive
wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.
Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesandproceed
slowlyofftheslope.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
•Useextremecarewithattachments.Thesecanchangethe
stabilityofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)
•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand
usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
•ChecktheareatobemowedandneverfoldtheROPSin
areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.
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•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Do
notweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
112-1461
1.Beltrouting
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
93–6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
93-6687
1.Donotstephere.
93-6697
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.AddSAE80w-90(API
GL-5)oilevery50hours.
117–4979
1.Rotatingbelt—Keepguardinplace
117-3276
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
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117-3272
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;failuretousthe
rolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)canresultininjuryin
theeventofarollover;wearaseatbeltwhenaROPSisin
place,donotwearaseatbeltwhenROPSislowered.
106-2353
1.Electricalpowerpoint
117-4766
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
117-3270
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
117–2718
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117-3273
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.7.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremove
theignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
3.Warning—weartheseatbeltwhenseatedintheoperator's
position.
8.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes;slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturnathigh
speeds
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—removethe
ignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
9.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsinplace.
5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
117-3233
4Wheeldrivemodels
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonfuses.
2.4wheelsteersolenoid—7.5amp
3.PTOenable,4wheelsteerlamp,decklift,deckoat—7.5
amp
4.Glowindicator,fuelrunsolenoid,diagnosticlight,start—7.5
amp
5.Headlights,deckactuator,powertake–off—10amp
6.Lights—15amp
7.Operatorpresenceswitch—10amp
8.Powerpoint,lights—15amp
9.Engine—10amp
117-3232
2Wheeldrivemodels
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonfuses.
2.Differentiallockout—10amp
3.Engine—10amp
4.Lights,powerpoint—15amp
5.Powerswitch,engineignition—10amp
6.Lights—15amp
7.Operatorpresenceswitch—10amp
8.Computer—2amp
9.Headlights,deckactuator—10amp
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120-6604
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—stay
awayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.
106-9206
1.Wheeltorquespecications
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
106-9290
Twowheeldrivemodelsonly
1.Inputs5.Inseat9.Outputs13.Start
2.Notactive6.PowerTake-off(PTO)10.PowerTakeOff(PTO)14.Power
3.Hightemperatureshutdown7.ParkingbrakeOff11.Start
4.Hightemperaturewarning8.Neutral12.EnergizetoRun(ETR)
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120-0259
107-2916
1.Removetheignitionkeyandreadthe
Operator'sManualbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperate
themowerwiththedeectorupor
removed,keepthedeectorinplace;
keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof
handorfoot,mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts.
115-0492
Non-cabmodels
1.Heightofcut(mm)
115-0493
Cabmodels
1.Heightofcut(mm)
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119–0124
(Cabmodels)
1.Warning—whenthecabwindowsareopenwearhearing
protection.
2.Closetherearwindowbeforeattemptingtoopenthehood.
117–2787
(Cabmodels)
1.Headlights,15Afuse4.Windshieldwipers,15A
fuse
2.Heater,15Afuse5.Domelight,15Afuse
3.Airconditioning,30Afuse
115–5501
(CabModels)
1.Lights4.Airconditioningswitch
2.Windshieldwiperswitch5.Fancontrol
3.Temperaturecontrol
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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117-3277
Fourwheeldrive,non-cabmodels
1.Lowerdecks6.Two-wheelsteering
2.Raisedecks7.Four-wheelsteering
3.Engine—stop8.Fast
4.Engine—run9.Continuousvariable
setting
5.Engine—start10.Slow
120-0257
Twowheelsdrivemodels
1.Lowerdecks6.Differentiallock
2.Raisedecks7.Fast
3.Engine—stop8.Continuousvariable
setting
4.Engine—run9.Slow
5.Engine—start
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119-9899
Modelswithcabsonly
1.Lowerdecks6.Two-wheelsteering
2.Raisedecks7.Four-wheelsteering
3.Engine—stop8.Fast
4.Engine—run9.Continuousvariable
setting
5.Engine—start10.Slow
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–AdjusttheROPS
2Nopartsrequired–Checkthetirepressure.
3Nopartsrequired–Checkthehydraulicuid,engineoil,
andcoolantlevels.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
EngineOperator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
PartsCatalog1Usereferencepartnumbers
OperatorTrainingMaterial1Viewthevideobeforeoperatingthemachine
1
AdjustingtheROPS
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandthepinsfromthe
rollbar(Figure3).
2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstall
thetwopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotter
pins(Figure3).
Note:Ifyoumustlowertherollbar,pushthebar
forwardtorelievepressureonthepins,removethe
pins,lowerthebarslowly,andsecureitwiththepinsso
thatitdoesnotdamagethehood.
Figure3
1.Rollbar3.Hairpincotterpin
2.Pin
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2
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Thecorrectair
pressurefornon-cabmodelsis15psi(103kPa)inthefront
tiresand25psi(172kPa)inthereartires.Ifacabisinstalled
onthemachine,thefrontandreartiresshouldbeinatedto
25psi(172kPa).
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CheckingtheFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforestartingthe
engine,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevelin
theMaintenanceSection.
2.Checktheengineoillevelbeforestartingtheengine,
refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevelinthe
MaintenanceSection.
3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingthe
engine;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSysteminthe
MaintenanceSection.
ProductOverview
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure4)controlstheforwardandreverse
operation.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardandthe
bottomtomoverearward.Groundspeeddependsonhow
faryoupressthepedal.Fornoload,maximumgroundspeed,
fullypressthepedalwhilethethrottleisintheFastposition.
Tostop,reducefootpressureonthetractionpedalandallow
ittoreturntothecenterposition.
Figure4
1.Parkingbrake4.Tractionpedal
2.Brakepedal5.Mowspeedlimiter
3.Tiltsteeringpedal
MowSpeedLimiter
Themowspeedlimiterlever(Figure4)canbeippedforward
tolimitthetractionspeedwhileoperating.
BrakePedal
Thebrakepedalisusedinconjunctionwiththebrakepedal
latchtoengageanddisengagetheparkingbrake(Figure4)To
stopthemachine,releasethetractionpedalandallowitto
returntothecenterposition.Thebrakecanassistinstopping
inanemergencysituation.
ParkingBrake
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pushdownonthebrakepedal
andpressthetopforwardtolatch(Figure4).Toreleasethe
parkingbrake,pressthebrakepedaluntiltheparkingbrake
latchretracts.
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TiltSteeringPedal
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardsyou,pressthefootpedal
down,andpullthesteeringtowertowardyoutothemost
comfortablepositionandthenreleasethepedal(Figure4).
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Off,On/Preheat,
andStart(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Powertakeoff(PTO)
Switch
8.Diagnosticlight(4wheel
driveonly)
2.Oilpressurewarninglight9.Ignitionswitch
3.Chargeindicatorlight10.Powerpoint
4.Hourmeter11.Optionalswitchlocation
5.Differentiallockswitch(2
wheeldriveonly)
12.Deckliftswitch
6.Steeringselectorswitch(4
wheeldriveonly)
13.Glowpluglight
7.Throttlelever14.Enginecoolant
temperaturewarning
light
DiagnosticLight(4wheeldrivemodels
only)
Itwillilluminateshouldasystemfaultberecognized
(Figure5).
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure5)controlsthespeedoftheengine.
MovingthethrottleleverforwardtowardtheFastposition
increasestheenginespeed.Movingitrearwardtowardthe
Slowpositiondecreasestheenginespeed.Thethrottle
controlsthespeedofthebladesand,inconjunctionwiththe
tractionpedal,controlsgroundspeedofthemachine.Always
runthemachinewiththethrottleintheFastpositionwhen
cuttinggrass.
PowerTakeOff(PTO)Switch
Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthemower
blades(Figure5).
SteeringSelectorSwitch(4wheeldrive
modelsonly)
Pressthesteeringselectorswitchtothereartoengage4wheel
steeringandforwardtoreturnto2wheelsteering(Figure5).
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure5)recordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhenthekeyswitchisin
theRunposition.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance.
DifferentialLockSwitch(2wheeldrive
modelsonly)
Pressthefrontoftheswitchandholditdowntoengagethe
differentiallock(Figure5).
GlowPlugLight(OrangeLight)
Theglowplugindicatorlight(Figure5)turnsonwhenthe
ignitionswitchisturnedtotheOnposition.Itremainslit
for6seconds.Whenthelightturnsoff,theengineisready
tobestarted.
EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning
Light
Thislightglowsandtheattachmentstopsiftheengine
coolanttemperatureishigh(Figure5).Ifthemachineisnot
stoppedandthecoolanttemperaturerisesanother20°F,the
enginewillstop.
Important:Iftheattachmentshutsdownandthe
temperaturewarninglightison,pushPTOknobdown,
drivetoasafeatarea,movethethrottlelevertothe
Slowposition,allowthetractionpedaltomovetothe
neutralposition,andengagetheparkingbrake.Allow
theenginetoidleforseveralminuteswhileitcoolstoa
safelevel.Stoptheengineandcheckthecoolingsystem;
refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem.
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ChargeIndicator
Illuminateswhenthechargingsystemcircuitmalfunctions
(Figure5).
OilPressureWarningLight
Theoilpressurewarninglight(Figure5)glowswhentheoil
pressureinenginedropsbelowasafelevel.Iflowoilpressure
everoccurs,stoptheengineanddeterminethecause.Repair
thedamagebeforestartingtheengineagain.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure6)indicatesthefuellevelremaining
inthefueltank.
Figure6
1.Fuelgauge2.Fueltankcap
CabControls
Models30540&30542only
WindShieldWiper/WasherSwitch
Presstherearoftheswitchtoactivatethewindshieldwipers
(Figure7)andthefrontofswitchtoactivatethewindshield
washer.Releasetheswitchtoturnoffthewasher.
AirConditioningSwitch
Pressthefrontoftheswitchtoactivatetheairconditioning
(Figure7)andtherearoftheswitchtoturnofftheair
conditioning.
Figure7
1.Windshieldwiper/washer
switch
3.Fancontrol
2.Airconditioningswitch4.T emperaturecontrol
FanControl
Rotatethefancontrolknobtoregulatethespeedofthefan
(Figure7).
TemperatureControl
Rotatethetemperaturecontrolknobtoregulatetheair
temperatureinthecab(Figure7).
HeaterShut-offValve
Closingtheheatershut-offvalve,locatedinengine
compartment(Figure8),willmaximizetheairconditioner
capacitytothecabduringthesummer.Duringthefall
conversion,fullyopenthevalve.
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Figure8
1.Heatershut-offvalve
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Length95inches(241.3cm)
Width(RearWheels)78inches(144.8cm)
Height(withRollBarUp)78inches(144.8cm)
Height(withRollBarDown)54inches(137.2cm)
Height(withCab)86inches(218.4cm)
Weight,Model30534and
30536
2562lb(1162kg)
Weight,Model30537and
30539
2658lb(1206kg)
Weight,Model30540and
30542
3134lb(1422kg)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesare
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof85
dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearingloss
throughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
AddingFuel
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow
(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The
minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchasefuelin
quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daystoensurefuel
freshness.
Fueltankcapacity:13.5USgallons(51.1l)
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures
above20°F(-7°C)andwintergrade(No.1-DorNo.
1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useofwintergrade
fuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerashpointand
coldowcharacteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce
fuellterplugging.
Useofsummergradefuelabove20°F(-7°C)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
portionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.Observethe
followingprecautions:
•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication
ASTMD6751orEN14214.
•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975
orEN590.
•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodieselblends.
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•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblendsincold
weather.
•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelasthey
maybedegradedovertime.
•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter
convertingtobiodieselblended.
•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformoreinformation
onbiodiesel.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe
truckortrailerandrefueltheequipmentwithits
wheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromafueldispenser
nozzle.
•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap
(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Fuelgauge
2.Fueltankcap
Important:Donotopenthefueltankwhen
parkedonahill.Thefuelcouldspillout.
4.Addfueltothefueltank,untilthelevelisevenwith
thebottomofthellerneck.Donotoverllthefuel
tank.
5.Installthefueltankcapandsecure.Wipeupanyfuel
thatmayhavespilled.
Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.Thiswill
minimizepossiblebuildupofcondensationinsidethefuel
tank.
UsingtheRolloverProtection
System(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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WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe
rollbarintheraisedlockedpositionandusethe
seatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatplateissecuredwiththeseat
latch.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact
them.
1.Tolowertherollbar,removethehairpincotters,push
therollbarforwardagainstthesprings,andremove
thetwopins(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Pin3.Rollbar,raisedposition
2.Hairpincotter4.Rollbar,loweredposition
2.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure10).
3.Installthetwopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpin
cotterpins(Figure10).
Important:Ensurethattheseatissecuredwith
theseatlatch.
4.Toraisetherollbar,removethehairpincotterpinsand
removethetwopins(Figure10).
5.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstallthe
twopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotterpins
(Figure10).
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwhentherollbar
isintheraisedandlockedposition.Donotusetheseat
beltwhentherollbarisintheloweredposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety
section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor
drowning.
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
Alwayskeeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionandusetheseatbelt.
Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions
andwarnings.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Raisetherollbarupandlockitintoplace,sitonthe
seat,andfastentheseatbelt.
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