Toro 30659 LT-F3000 User manual

FormNo.3401-570RevA
LT-F3000Heavy-DutyTripleTurf
FlailMower
ModelNo.30659—SerialNo.316000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3401-570*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives.
Fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecic
DeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-onlawnmowerintendedtobeusedby
professional,hiredoperatorsincommercialapplications.It
isprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonparks,sportselds,
caravanparks,cemeteries,andcommercialgrounds.Itis
designedforcuttinglongandshortgrass.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactToroforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproductdirectlyatwww .Toro.comor
ToroCommercialProductsServiceDepartment,Spellbrook,
BishopsStortford,CM234BU,England,[phone],
Email:[e-mail].
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Themodelandserialnumbersareona
platemountedontheleftsideoftheframeunderthefoot
rest.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure1),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure1
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SoundPowerLevel..................................................7
SoundPressureLevel...............................................7
VibrationLevel......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Setup...........................................................................12
ProductOverview.........................................................12
Controls...............................................................13
Specications........................................................20
Attachments/Accessories........................................20
Operation....................................................................21
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................21
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................21
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................22
AddingFuel...........................................................23
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid...................................23
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................24
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel-Lug
Nuts.................................................................24
UsingtheOperatorPlatformLatching
Mechanism........................................................25
UnderstandingtheOperator-Presence
Controls............................................................25
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................25
FlailCuttingUnitGeneralInformation......................27
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................27
ControllingthePositionoftheIndividualCutting
Units.................................................................28
UsingtheCuttingUnitAuto-LimitedLiftin
Reverse.............................................................28
EngagingtheCuttingUnitDrive..............................29
UsingWeight-Transfer/TractionAssistance...............29
FoldingtheROPS..................................................29
LocatingtheJackingPoints......................................30
HaulingtheMachine...............................................30
TowingtheMachine...............................................31
OperatingTips......................................................33
Maintenance.................................................................34
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................34
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................35
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance.....................37
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................37
Lubrication...............................................................38
GreasingtheBearings,Bushings,andPivots...............38
EngineMaintenance..................................................39
CheckingtheEngineOverheatWarning
System..............................................................39
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................39
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................40
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................41
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................41
CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections..................41
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................41
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................42
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................42
CheckingtheElectricalSystem.................................42
CheckingtheBatteryCondition................................42
ServicingtheBattery...............................................43
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................43
ChangingtheTransmissionOilFilter........................43
ChangingtheHydraulic-ReturnFilter........................44
CheckingtheRear-WheelAlignment.........................44
InspectingtheTransmissionControlCableand
OperatingMechanism.........................................45
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................45
RemovingDebrisfromtheCoolingSystem................45
BeltMaintenance......................................................46
TensioningtheAlternatorBelt.................................46
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................47
CheckingtheForward/ReverseTravelPedal
Action...............................................................47
CheckingtheOperator-Presence-SeatSwitch.............47
CheckingtheCutter-Drive-InterlockSwitch...............47
CheckingtheParking-Brake-InterlockSwitch.............47
CheckingtheTransmission-Neutral-Interlock
Switch...............................................................47
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................48
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................48
CheckingtheHydraulic-Fluid-OverheatWarning
System..............................................................48
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................49
CuttingUnitSystemMaintenance.................................49
InspectingtheBlades..............................................49
ReplacingtheBlades...............................................50
CheckingtheBladeBolts.........................................50
CheckingtheBackGuard........................................51
ClearingtheFlailRotors..........................................51
CheckingtheRubberGuard.....................................51
CheckingtheCuttingUnitPivot...............................51
CheckingtheRotor.................................................52
CheckingtheRear-RollerBearingAdjustment............52
CheckingRear-RollerScraperWireTension................53
RaisingtheMachineOfftheGround.........................53
DisposingofWaste.................................................53
Storage........................................................................54
PreparingtheTractionUnit.....................................54
PreparingtheEngine..............................................54
Troubleshooting...........................................................55
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Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO
5395:2013.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Training
•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:
–Theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines.
–Controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopeisnot
regainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.Themain
reasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊Insufcientwheelgrip
◊Beingdriventoofast
◊Inadequatebraking
◊Thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask
◊Lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtootherpeopleordamage
toproperty.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistant
footwear,longtrousers,safetyglasses,andearprotection.
Tiebacklonghairanddonotwearjewelry.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacedamagedorwornsilencers/mufers.
•Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,
bladebolts,andcuttingunitsarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses
cancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,engagetheparking
brake,disengagethecuttingunitdrivesystem,andensure
thattheforward/reversespeedcontrolsareintheneutral
position.
•Donotuseonaslopeofmorethan20°.Careshouldbe
takenwhenusingthemoweronanyslopewhereground
conditionsaresuchthattheremaybeariskofthemower
rollingover.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–Donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill.
–Machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand
duringtightturns.
–Stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards.
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother
thangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
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–Stoponlevelground.
–Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunits.
–Liftcuttingunitstothetransportpositionand
securelylockthesafetylatchesoralternativelylower
cuttingunitstotheground.
–Ensurethatthetransmissionisinneutralandengage
theparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
•Whentransportingthemower:
–Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunits.
–Liftcuttingunitstothetransportpositionand
securelylockthesafetylatches.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
•Whendrivingthemowerbetweenworksitesitis
importanttoensurethatthecuttingunitscannotbe
inadvertentlyloweredandstarted:
–Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunits.
–Raisethecuttingunitstothetransportposition.
–Engagethetransportlatchesandsafetylockingrings.
•Shutofftheengineanddisengagedrivetothecutting
units:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if
theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel
offattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthecuttingunitsif
youarenotmowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerwhentired,ill,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextreme
careinhandlingfuel.Fuelisextremelyammableandthe
vaporsareexplosive.
•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
fuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwheneveryouoperatethemachine.
•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenitis
absolutelynecessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenthe
ROPSisfoldeddown.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded
ROPSisinthedownposition.
•Becertainthatyoucanreleasetheseatbeltquicklyinthe
eventofanemergency.
•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddown
afoldableROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,
embankments,dropoffsorwater.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.,branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionbythoroughly
inspectingitperiodicallyfordamageandkeepingall
mountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorreviseit.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbyThe
Toro®Company.
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MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifyoumustdrainthefueltank,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Onmulti-cuttingunitmachines,takecareasrotatinga
cuttingunitcancauseothercuttingunitstorotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,shutofftheengine,andremovethekeyfromthe
ignition.Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspills.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Connect
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingthecuttingunits.Weargloves
andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.Wearprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedinthesafetystandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.
•Wearingsafetyshoesisadvisableandrequiredbysome
localordinancesandinsuranceregulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafety-interlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or
otherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromaworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust
pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit
tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornearthe
mowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,combined
withterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned
guardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donotresume
mowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesurethatallhydraulic-lineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin-holeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintotheskin.
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•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keepyourhands,feet,clothing,andanyparts
ofthebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro
Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.Themaximumgovernedenginespeed
shouldbe3,000rpm.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlyTororeplacement
partsandaccessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and
suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasameasuredsoundpowerlevelof105dB(A),
whichincludesanUncertaintyValueof1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof91
dB(A),whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of3dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevel=1.3m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.7m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.4m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.2m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
40-13–010
1.Cuttinghazardofhand
2.Cuttinghazardoffoot
70-13-072
1.Jackingpoint
70-13-077
1.Warning—shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey
beforereleasingoroperatingsafetylatches.
950889
1.Warning—hotsurfaces.
111-0773
1.Warning—crushingofngers,forceappliedfromside.
111-3277
1.Horn5.Fast
2.Cutters—lower/oat6.Enginespeed
3.Cutters—hold7.Slow
4.Cutters—raise
111-3344
1.Ignitionswitch
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111-3562
1.Presspedaltoadjuststeeringwheeltilt.
111-3566
1.Falling,crushinghazard—ensurethattheoperator-platform
latchisengagedbeforeoperating.
111-3567
1.Pedaloperation
111-36 58 Re v B
111-3658
1.Cutterhead3.Unlatch
2.Latch
111-3901
1.Transmissionoil—readtheOperator'sManualformore
information.
111-3902
1.Warning—cuttinghazardofhand,fan.
2.Hotsurfaces—readtheOperator'sManualformore
information.
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111-9382
1.Height-of-cutchart
111-9647
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual—lltothemaximumlevel;
donotoverll.
111-9648
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;torquethenutsto
45N∙m(33ft-lb).
117-3276
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
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111-5007
1.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning.
2.Tippinghazard—operateonslopeslessthan20degrees,donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
3.Tippinghazard—alwaysweartheseatbeltwhenarolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)isinuse,donotwearaseatbeltwhen
theROPSbarislowered.
4.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,removetheignitionkeybeforeperforminganymaintenance.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
111-9649
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservice
andmaintenance.
8.Ensurethebladesstopwhenyouleavetheoperatingposition.
2.Tirepressure—1bar(14.5psi)9.Checktheairlter.
3.Checkallfasteners.10.Inspectthebladesforwear.
4.Checkforhydraulicleaks.11.Ensurethebottleislledtothelowline.
5.Checkthetransmission-oillevel.12.Cleanthecoolingsystem.
6.Checkthefuellevel.13.Cleanthemachineandtorquethefrontwheelto200N∙m
andtherearwheelto54N∙m.
7.Checktheoillevel.
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Setup
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
Engineoperator’smanual1Readthemanualsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
PartsCatalog1Usethepartscatalogtolookupandorderparts.
DeclarationofConformity1TheDeclarationofConformityservesasconrmationof
CEcompliance.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.ProductOverview
Figure2
1.Frontcuttingunits4.Operator'sseat
2.Controlarm5.Enginehood
3.Steeringwheel6.Rearcuttingunit
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Controls
ControlPanelComponents
Figure3
1.Ignitionswitch11.Transmission-neutral
indicator
2.Lightingswitch(supplied
withlightingkit)
12.Parking-brakeswitch
3.Limited-lift-in-reverse
switch
13.Engine-preheat-indicator
light
4.Throttle-controllever14.Direction-indicatorswitch
(suppliedwithlightingkit)
5.Hornbutton15.Differential-lockswitch
6.Engine-oil-warninglight16.Lift-controlswitches
7.Battery-charge-warning
light
17.Hazard-warningswitch
(suppliedwithlightingkit)
8.Hydraulic-uid-warning
light
18.Warning-beaconswitch
(suppliedwithbeaconkit)
9.Engine-coolant-warning
light
19.Hourmeter
10.Cutting-unit-driveswitch20.Auxiliary12Vsocket
g014419
1
Figure4
1.Weighttransfercontrol
g014420
1 2
Figure5
1.Reversetravelpedal2.Forwardtravelpedal
BrakingSystem
ParkingBrake
Movetheparking-brakeswitchtotheforwardpositionby
pressingthesmallerlockingbuttonandmovingtheswitch
forwardtoengagetheparkingbrake(Figure6).
Note:Donotoperatethemowerwiththeparkingbrake
engagedanddonotengagetheparkingbrakewhilethe
mowerismoving.
Thislightilluminateswhentheparkingbrakeisengagedand
theignitionkeyisturnedtopositionI.
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WARNING
Theparkingbrakeoperatesonthefrontwheels
onlyandthemachinecouldrolloverandmaycause
ejectionfromthemachine,paralysis,orevendeath.
Donotparkthemachineonaslope.
Figure6
1.Parking-brakeswitch
ServiceBrake
Servicebrakingisachievedbythehydraulictransmission
system.Whentheforwardorreversetravelpedalsare
releasedortheenginespeedisreduced,servicebraking
becomeseffectiveandtravelspeedisautomaticallyreduced.
Toincreasethebrakingeffect,pushthetransmissionpedal
intotheNEUTRALposition.Servicebrakingiseffectiveon
thefrontwheelsonly.
DANGER
Theservicebrakingsystemdoesnotholdthe
moweratastandstillandcouldcausesevereinjury
ordeath.
Alwaysensurethattheparkingbrakeisengagedto
parkthemoweratastandstill.
EmergencyBrake
Intheeventofservicebrakefailure,turntheignitionoffto
bringthemowertoastandstill.
DANGER
Thismachineisequippedwithanemergency
brakingsystemwhichcancauseejection,serious
injury,paralysis,orevendeath.
Usecautionwhenusingtheemergencybraking
system,remainseated,andholdontothesteering
wheel.
ThrottleControl
Operatethethrottlecontrolinaforwarddirectiontoincrease
theenginespeed.Operatethethrottlecontrolinarearward
directiontoreduceenginespeed(Figure7).
Note:Theenginespeeddictatesthespeedoftheother
functions,i.e.,travel,ail-rotorrotationspeed,andcutting
unitliftspeed.
Figure7
1.Throttle-controllever
Travel
Forwardtravel:Presstheforwardtravelpedaltoincrease
forwardtravelspeed.Releasethepedaltoreducespeed
(Figure8).
Reversetravel:Pressthereversetravelpedaltoincrease
reversetravelspeed.Releasethepedaltoreducespeed
(Figure8).
Stop(Neutral):Releasetheforwardorreversetravelpedal.
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1 2
Figure8
1.Reversetravelpedal2.Forwardtravelpedal
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DifferentialLock
WARNING
Theturningradiusincreaseswhenthedifferential
lockisengaged.Usingthedifferentiallockathigh
speedmayleadtolossofcontrolandcauseserious
injuryand/orpropertydamage.
Donotusethedifferentiallockathighspeed.
Usethedifferentiallocktopreventexcessivewheelspinwhen
thedrivewheelslosetraction.Thedifferentiallockoperates
inbothforwardandreverse.Youcanlockthedifferential
whilethemachineistravelingslowly.Enginepowerdemand
increaseswhenthedifferentialislocked.Preventexcessive
powerrequirementsbyusingthedifferentiallockonlyatlow
speed.
Tolockthedifferential,pressthedifferential-lockswitch.
Tounlockthedifferential,releasethedifferential-lockswitch.
Cutting-UnitsPositionControls
Usethecutting-unitspositioncontrolstoindependentlyraise
andlowerthecuttingunits;refertoControllingthePosition
oftheIndividualCuttingUnits(page28).
TransportLatches
AlwaysraisethecuttingunitstotheTRANSPORTposition
andsecurewiththetransportlatchesandsafetylockswhen
travellingbetweenworkareas(Figure9).
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Figure9
Cutting-Unit-DriveSwitch
Toengagethecuttingunitdrive,refertoEngagingthe
CuttingUnitDrive(page29).
Note:Alwaysputthecutting-unit-driveswitchintheOFF
positionwhentravellingbetweenworkareas.
AdjustableSteeringColumn
WARNING
Thesteeringcolumnmaycauseinjuryifitisnotin
workingorder.
Checkthatthesteeringcolumnadjustermechanism
isingoodworkingorderandthat,onceadjusted
andlocked,thesteeringwheelremainssecurelyin
position.
Adjustmentofthesteeringwheelandsteeringcolumnshould
onlybecarriedoutwhenthemowerisatastandstillwith
theparkingbrakeengaged.
1.Totiltthesteeringwheel,pressthefootpedaldown.
2.Positionthesteeringtowertothemostcomfortable
positionandreleasethepedal(Figure10).
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Figure10
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OperatorSeat
WARNING
Iftheoperator-platformlatchisnotfullyengaged
beforeoperationtheseatmayfallandcrushthe
operator.
Ensurethattheoperator-platformlatchisengaged
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Forward/BackwardAdjustment:Movethelever
upwardtoadjusttheforward/backwardpositionofthe
seat.Releasethelevertolocktheseatinposition(Figure
11).
1
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Figure11
1.Lever
•Operatorweightadjustment:Rotatethehandle
clockwisetoincreasesuspensionstiffnessand
counterclockwisetodecreasethestiffness.Thedial
indicateswhentheoptimumsuspensionadjustmenthas
beensetaccordingtooperatorweight(kg);refertoFigure
12.
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Figure12
1.Lever2.Dial
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•Heightadjustment:Manuallylifttheseatfor
incrementalheightadjustment.Tolowertheseat,liftit
beyondthehighestsetting,thenallowittodroptothe
lowestsetting(Figure13).
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Figure13
•Backrestadjustment:Pullthehandleoutwardtoadjust
theseatbackrestangle.Releasethehandletolockthe
seatbackrestinposition(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Handle
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WarningSystems
Engine-Coolant-Temperature-WarningLight
Theengine-coolant-temperature-warninglightilluminates,
thehornisactuated,andthecuttingunitsstopwhenthe
enginebecomestoohot(Figure15).
Figure15
1.Engine-coolant-temperature-warninglight
Note:Theailrotorsdisengagewhentheoperating
temperaturereaches115°C(239°F).
Hydraulic-Fluid-Temperature-WarningLight
Thehydraulic-uid-temperature-warninglightilluminates
whenoverheatingoccursandthehornisactuatedwhenthe
hydraulicuidinthereservoirexceeds95°C(203°F);refer
toFigure16.
Figure16
1.Hydraulic-uid-temperature-warninglight
Battery-Charge-WarningLight
Thebattery-charge-warninglightilluminateswhenthebattery
islowofcharge(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Battery-charge-warninglight
Engine-Oil-Pressure-WarningLight
Theengine-oil-pressure-warninglightilluminateswhenthe
oilpressureistoolow(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Engine-oil-pressure-warninglight
AudibleWarningHorn
Pressthehornbuttontoprovideanaudiblewarning(Figure
19).
Important:Thehornisautomaticallyactuatedwhen
anenginecoolantorhydraulic-uid-overheatcondition
occurs.Shutofftheengineimmediatelyandxthe
machinebeforestartingitagain.
Figure19
1.Horn
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IgnitionSwitch
0=Engineoff
I=Enginerun/auxiliaryon
II=Enginepreheat
III=Enginestart
WARNING
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someone
couldaccidentallystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Lowerthecuttingunitstotheground,setthe
parkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switchwhenthemachineisnotinuse.
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1
I
II
III
Figure20
1.Ignitionswitch
Engine-Preheat-IndicatorLight
TurntheignitionkeytopositionII.Theenginepreheat
indicatorlightilluminatesandheatstheglowplugs
(Figure21).
Important:Attemptingtostartacoldenginebefore
thepreheatisusedcancauseunnecessaryweartothe
battery.
Tostartacoldengine,refertoStartingaColdEngine(page
26).
Figure21
1.Engine-preheat-indicatorlight
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeshowstheamountoffuelinthetank
(Figure22).
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FUEL
EF
Figure22
HourMeter
Thehourmetershowsthetotalhoursthatthemachinehas
beenoperated(Figure23).
1
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000.0
Figure23
1.Hourmeter
Transmission-Neutral-IndicatorLight
Thislightilluminateswhenthetravel-controlpedalisinthe
NEUTRALpositionandtheignitionkeyisturnedtoposition
I(Figure24).
Note:Theparkingbrakemustbeengagedforthe
transmissionneutralindicatorlighttoilluminate.
Figure24
1.Transmission-neutral-indicatorlight
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Cutting-Unit-Drive-Switch-Indicator
Light
ThislightilluminateswhenthecuttingunitdriveswitchisOn
andtheignitionkeyisturnedtopositionI(Figure25).
Toengagethecuttingunitdrive,refertoEngagingthe
CuttingUnitDrive(page29).Figure25
1.Cutting-unit-drive-switch-indicatorlight
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
SpecicationLT-F3000
TransportWidth157.5cm(62inches)
Widthofcut76cm(30inches)to212cm(83.5inches)
Heightofcut20mm(3/4inch)to75mm(3inches)
Length302.5cm(119.1inches)
Height216cm(85.0inches)withROPS
209cm(82.3inches)withcab
Weight1,380kg(3,042lb)withROPS
1,580kg(3,483lb)withcab
EngineKubota32.8kw(44hp)at3,000rpmDIN70020
Fueltankcapacity45.7L(12USgallons)
Transportspeed25km/h(15.5mph)
Mowingspeed11km/h(6.85mph)
Hydraulicsystemcapacity32L(8.5USgallons)
Enginespeed3,000rpm
Rotorspeed3,000rpm
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