Toro 30807 User manual

FormNo.3385-788RevA
Groundsmaster®3500-Dand
3505-DRotaryMowers
ModelNo.30807—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.30839—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.30843—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.30849—SerialNo.314000001andUp
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knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbers
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inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
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andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SoundPowerLevel..................................................7
SoundPressureLevel...............................................7
VibrationLevel......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Setup...........................................................................15
1Activating,Charging,andConnectingthe
Battery..............................................................15
2CheckingtheAngleIndicator(Models30839,
30843and30807only).........................................17
3InstallingtheCEDecals........................................17
4InstallingtheHoodLatch(CEOnly).......................17
5InstallingtheExhaustGuard(CEOnly)..................18
6AdjustingtheLiftArms........................................19
7RearBallast.........................................................20
8AdjustingtheCarrierFrame..................................20
9AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut..................................21
10AdjustingtheRollerScraper(Optional).................21
11InstallingtheMulchingBafe(Optional)...............22
ProductOverview.........................................................23
Controls...............................................................23
Specications........................................................25
Attachments/Accessories........................................25
Operation....................................................................25
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................25
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................26
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................26
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................27
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................28
TorquingtheWheelNuts........................................28
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................28
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................29
CheckingtheInterlockSystem.................................29
TowingtheTractionUnit.........................................30
StandardControlModule(SCM)..............................30
SelectingaBlade.....................................................32
ChoosingAccessories.............................................33
OperatingTips......................................................34
Maintenance.................................................................37
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................37
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................38
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................40
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................40
RemovingtheHood...............................................40
UsingtheCuttingDeckServiceLatch.......................40
Lubrication...............................................................42
GreasingtheBearingsAndBushings.........................42
EngineMaintenance..................................................44
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................44
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................45
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................46
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................46
InspectingtheFuelLinesandConnections.................46
DrainingtheWaterSeparator...................................46
ChangingtheFuelFilterCanister..............................46
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors................................46
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................47
CaringfortheBattery..............................................47
Fuses....................................................................47
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................48
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................48
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................48
CleaningtheEngineCoolingSystem.........................48
BrakeMaintenance....................................................49
AdjustingtheParkingBrake.....................................49
BeltMaintenance......................................................49
ServicingtheEngineBelts.......................................49
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................50
AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................50
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................51
ChangingtheHydraulicFilter...................................51
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................51
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................52
CuttingDeckMaintenance..........................................52
SeparatingtheCuttingDecksfromtheTraction
Unit..................................................................52
MountingtheCuttingDeckstotheTraction
Unit..................................................................53
ServicingtheBladePlane.........................................53
ServicingtheCutterBlade.......................................54
ServicingtheFrontRoller........................................55
Storage........................................................................56
StoringtheBattery..................................................56
PreparationforSeasonalStorage..............................56
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsISOstandard5395:2013
(whenappropriatedecalsapplied),andANSIB71.4-2012
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproductionwhen
equippedwithrequiredweightaslistedinRearBallast
section.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheISOstandard
5395:2013,andANSIB71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguage
ofthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasizethefollowing:
–Theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines
–Controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolareasfollows:
◊Insufcientwheelgrip
◊Beingdriventoofast
◊Inadequatebraking
◊Thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforthetask
◊Lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes
◊Incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long
trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearingprotection.
Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangled
inmovingparts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe
blades,bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenotworn
ordamaged.Replacewornordamagedbladesandbolts
insetstopreservebalance.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingoneblade
cancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•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.
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Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.Onlystarttheenginefromtheoperator’s
position.NeverremovetheROPSandalwayswearthe
seatbeltsduringoperation.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Dothefollowing
toguardagainstoverturning:
–Donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill.
–Keepmachinespeedslowonslopesandduringtight
turns.
–Stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards.
–Nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unlessthe
mowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Dothefollowingbeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
–Stoponlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake.
–Stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagethedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkeyinthefollowingconditions:
–Beforemakingheightadjustments,unlessthe
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’sposition.
–Beforeclearingblockages
–Beforechecking,cleaning,orworkingonthemower
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs(checkimmediately).Inspectthe
mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingtheequipment.Torqueallthespindle
pulleynutsto176to203N-m(130to150ft-lb).
•Disengagethedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingor
whennotmachineisnotinuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagethedrivetoattachments
beforethefollowing:
–Refueling
–Makingheightadjustment,unlesstheadjustmentcan
bemadefromtheoperator'sposition
•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingtheengine
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithafuelshut-offvalve,
turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.
•Neverraisethecuttingunitwiththebladesrunning.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Theoperatorshallturnonashingwarninglights,if
provided,whenevertravelingonapublicroad,except
wheresuchuseisprohibitedbylaw .
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentfuelstoragearea,
cuttingunitsanddrivesfreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessive
grease.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingoneblade
cancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Whenmachineistobeparked,stored,orleftunattended,
lowerthecuttingunitsunlessapositivemechanicallock
isprovided.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekey.Waitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore
fuelnearames.
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•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained
personneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthebladesor
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.Wearprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Do
notrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
Preparation
Besuretoestablishyourownspecialproceduresandwork
rulesforunusualoperatingconditions(e.g.,slopestoosteep
foroperation).Surveythecompletemowingsiteto
determinewhichhillscanbesafelyoperatedon.When
performingthissitesurvey,alwaysusecommonsenseand
takeintoconsiderationtheturfconditionandtherolloverrisk.
Todeterminewhichhillsorslopesmaybesafelyoperated
on,usetheinclinometerprovidedwitheachmachine.To
performasitesurvey,followtheprocedureoutlinedinthe
Operationsectionofthethismanual.Themaximumside
hillangleisdetailedontheslopedecalafxednearthe
angleindicator.
Training
Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodriveon
hillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmaycause
thevehicletotiporroll,possiblyresultinginpersonalinjury
ordeath.
Operation
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes
orsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Keephands,feet,andclothingawayfrommovingparts
andthemowerdischargearea.
•Fillthefueltankuntillevelis12mm(1/2inch)belowthe
bottomofthellerneck.Donotoverll.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Whenstartingtheengine,engagetheparkingbrake,put
thetractionpedalinneutral,anddisengagetheblade
drive.Aftertheenginestarts,releasetheparkingbrake
andkeepyourfootoffofthetractionpedal.Themachine
mustnotmove.Ifmovementisevident,refertothe
Maintenancesectionofthismanualtoadjustthetraction
drive.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingclosetosandtraps,
ditches,creeks,steephillsides,orotherhazards.
•Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.
•Donotturnonhills.
•Donotoperateonasidehillthatistoosteep.Arollover
mayoccurbeforelosingtraction.
•Onmodels30839,30843and30807,theslopeangle
atwhichthemachineswilltipisdependentonmany
factors.Amongthesearemowingconditionssuchas
wetorundulatingterrain,speed(especiallyinturns),
positionofthecuttingunits(withtheSidewinder),tire
pressure,andoperatorexperience.Atsidehillangles
of20degreesorless,theriskofarolloverislow.As
theslopeangleincreasestoarecommendedmaximum
limitof25degrees,theriskofarolloverincreasestoa
moderatelevel.Donotexceeda25degreesidehill
slopeanglebecausetheriskofarolloverandserious
injuryordeathisveryhigh.
•Onmodel30849,theslopeangleatwhichthemachine
willtipisdependentonmanyfactors.Amongtheseare
mowingconditionssuchaswetorundulatingterrain,
speed(especiallyinturns),positionofthecutting
units(withtheSidewinder),tirepressure,andoperator
experience.Atsidehillanglesof15degreesorless,the
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riskofarolloverislow.Astheslopeangleincreasestoa
recommendedmaximumlimitof20degrees,theriskofa
rolloverincreasestoamoderatelevel.Donotexceeda
20degreesidehillslopeanglebecausetheriskofa
rolloverandseriousinjuryordeathisveryhigh.
•Forsteeringcontrol,lowerthecuttingunitswhengoing
downslopes.
•Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.
•Usethereversepedalforbraking.
•Watchfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.Always
yieldtheright-of-way.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,exhaustpipe,or
hydraulictankwhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafter
ithasstoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.
•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-roaduse
andisaslow-movingvehicle.Ifyoumustcrossortravel
onapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofandcomplywith
localregulations,suchasrequiredlights,slowmoving
vehiclesigns,andreectors.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Beforeservicingormakingadjustments,stoptheengine
andremovetheignitionkey.
•Ensurethattheentiremachineisproperlymaintained
andingoodoperatingcondition.Frequentlycheckall
nuts,bolts,screws,andhydraulicttings.
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall
hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Ifuidisinjectedintotheskinitmustbesurgically
removedwithinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththis
formofinjuryorgangrenemayresult.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitstotheground.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor
settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine
speedwithatachometer.
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof104dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof90
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.5m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.7m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.44m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
94-3353
1.Crushinghazardofhand—keepyourhandsasafedistance
away.
99-3558
(CEonly)
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Tostarttheengine,sitontheseatandrotatetheignition
keytoOn/Preheatuntiltheglowplugindicatorlightgoes
out.Rotatethekeytostartanddisengagetheparking
brake.ReadtheOperator’sManualforfurtherinstructions.
3.Tostoptheengine,disengagethecuttingunits,rotatethe
ignitionkeytoOff,andremovethekey.Engagetheparking
brake.ReadtheOperator’sManualforfurtherinstructions.
100-4837
93-7276
1.Explosionhazard—weareyeprotection.
2.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—toperformrstaid,
ushwithwater.
3.Firehazard—nore,openames,orsmoking.
4.Poisonhazard—keepchildrenasafedistancefromthe
battery.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
107-7801
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcomplianceto
theEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservativemaximum
slopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineareprescribedbyandrequiredby
thisstandard.
1.Tippinghazard—donotdriveonslopesgreaterthan15
degrees.
93-6681
(CEOnly)
1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.
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104-1086
1.Heightofcut
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
104-0484
(Model30807,30839and30843)
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108–9015
(Model30849)
104-5181
(CEonly)
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Tippinghazard—donotdriveonslopesgreaterthan15
degreesand,iftherollbarisinstalled,weartheseatbelt.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
4.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
5.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
99-3444
99-3444
1.Reelspeed—fast2.Reelspeed—slow
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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.
117-4764
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3.Cuttinghazardoffoot,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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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117-5103
(Models30849,30839and30843)
121–3532
(Model30807)
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.4.Optionalligh—15A
2.SCM-2A5.Systemgauges—10A
3.Main—15A6.Enginestart—10A
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121–3580
(Models30807,30839and30843)
1.PushdowntodisengagePTO.8.Engine—stop
2.PulluptoengagePTO.9.Engine—run
3.Lowerthedeck.10.Engine—run
4.Raisethedeck.11.Formoreinformationonstartingtheengine,readthe
Operator’sManual—1)Sitintheoperator’sposition;2)Turn
theignitionkeytotheenginerunposition;3)Waitforthe
enginepreheatlighttoturnoff;4)Turntheignitionkeytothe
enginestartposition;5)Disengagetheparkingbrake.
5.Middleandright-handdecks12.Formoreinformationonstoppingtheengine,readthe
Operator’sManual—1)DisengagethePTO;2)Turnthe
ignitionkeytotheenginestopposition;3)Removethekey
fromtheignition;4)Engagetheparkingbrake.
6.Middleandlef-handdecks13.Fast
7.Slidetolock14.Slow
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121–3581
(Model30849)
1.PushdowntodisengagePTO.7.Engine—run
2.PulluptoengagePTO.8.Engine—run
3.Lowerthedeck.9.Formoreinformationonstartingtheengine,readthe
Operator’sManual—1)Sitintheoperator’sposition;2)Turn
theignitionkeytotheenginerunposition;3)Waitforthe
enginepreheatlighttoturnoff;4)Turntheignitionkeytothe
enginestartposition;5)Disengagetheparkingbrake.
4.Raisethedeck.10.Formoreinformationonstoppingtheengine,readthe
Operator’sManual—1)DisengagethePTO;2)Turnthe
ignitionkeytotheenginestopposition;3)Removethekey
fromtheignition;4)Engagetheparkingbrake.
5.Slidetolock11.Fast
6.Engine—stop12.Slow
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Activate,charge,andconnectthe
battery.
2Inclinometer1Checktheangleindicator(Models
30839,30843and30807only)
Warningdecal(104–5181)1
Warningdecal(99–3558)1
3Warningdecal(107–1972)3
InstalltheCEdecals,ifrequired.
Lockbracket1
Rivet2
Washer1
Screw,1/4x2inches1
4
Locknut,1/4inch1
InstalltheHoodLatch(CE).
Exhaustguard1
5Self-tappingscrew4InstalltheExhaustGuard(CE).
6Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheliftarms.
7Nopartsrequired–Rearballast.
8Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecarrierframe
9Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheheight-of-cut
10Nopartsrequired–Adjusttherollerscraper(Optional)
11Nopartsrequired–Installthemulchingbafe(Optional)
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Ignitionkeys2Starttheengine.
Operator'sManual1
EngineOperator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
PartsCatalog1Usetolookupandorderparts.
Operatorvideo1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
DeclarationofConformity1EnsureCEcompliance.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
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1
Activating,Charging,and
ConnectingtheBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
W ash hands after handling .
Note:Ifthebatteryisnotlledwithelectrolyteoractivated,
bulkelectrolytewith1.260specicgravitymustbepurchased
fromalocalbatterysupplyoutletandaddedtothebattery.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa
deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith
skin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafetyglassesto
shieldyoureyesandrubberglovestoprotect
yourhands.
•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
availableforushingtheskin.
1.Openthehood.
2.Removethebatterycover(Figure3).
Figure3
1.Batterycover
3.Removethellercapsfromthebatteryandslowlyll
eachcelluntilelectrolyteisjustabovetheplates.
4.Installthellercapsandconnecta3to4ampbattery
chargertothebatteryposts.Chargethebatteryata
rateof3to4amperesfor4to8hours.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
•Keepsparksandamesawayfrombattery.
•Neversmokenearthebattery.
5.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
6.Removethellercaps.Slowlyaddelectrolytetoeach
celluntilthelevelisuptothellring.Installtheller
caps.
Important:Donotoverllthebattery.Electrolyte
willoverowontootherpartsofthemachineand
severecorrosionanddeteriorationwillresult.
7.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenegativecable(black)tothenegative
(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecurethemwithbolts
andnuts(Figure4).Makesurethatthepositive(+)
terminalisallofthewayontothepostandthecable
ispositionedsnugtothebattery.Thecablemustnot
contactthebatterycover.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.
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Figure4
1.Positive(+)batterycable2.Negative(–)batterycable
Important:Ifthebatteryiseverremoved,make
surethatthebatteryclampboltsareinstalledwith
theboltheadspositionedonthebottomsideand
thenutsonthetopside.Iftheclampboltsare
reversed,theymayinterferewiththehydraulic
tubeswhenshiftingthecuttingunits.
8.CoatbothbatteryconnectionswithGrafo112X(skin
over)grease,ToroPartNo.505-47,petroleumjelly,or
lightgreasetopreventcorrosion.
9.Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminalto
preventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
10.Installthebatterycover.
2
CheckingtheAngleIndicator
(Models30839,30843and
30807only)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Inclinometer
Procedure
DANGER
Toreduceriskofinjuryordeathduetorollover,do
notoperatethemachineonsidehillssteeperthan
25º.
1.Parkthemachineonaat,levelsurface.
2.Verifythatthemachineislevelbyplacingahandheld
inclinometer(suppliedwiththemachine)ontheframe
crossrail,bythefueltank(Figure5).Theinclinometer
shouldreadzerodegreeswhenviewedfromthe
operator’sposition.
Figure5
1.Angleindicator
3.Iftheinclinometerdoesnotreadzerodegrees,move
themachinetoalocationwhereazerodegreereading
isobtained.Theangleindicator,mountedonthe
machine,shouldnowreadzerodegreesaswell.
4.Iftheangleindicatordoesnotreadzerodegrees,
loosenthetwoscrewsandnutssecuringtheangle
indicatortothemountingbracket,adjusttheindicator
toobtainazerodegreereading,andtightenthebolts.
3
InstallingtheCEDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal(104–5181)
1Warningdecal(99–3558)
3Warningdecal(107–1972)
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedforCE,afxtheCEwarning
decalsoverthecorrespondingEnglishwarningdecals.
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4
InstallingtheHoodLatch(CE
Only)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lockbracket
2Rivet
1Washer
1Screw,1/4x2inches
1Locknut,1/4inch
Procedure
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehoodlatchbracket.
2.Removethe(2)rivetssecuringthehoodlatchbracket
tothehood(Figure6).Removethehoodlatchbracket
fromthehood.
G012628
1
2
Figure6
1.Hoodlatchbracket2.Rivets
3.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positiontheCE
lockbracketandthehoodlatchbracketontothehood.
Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthehood(Figure7).
Donotremoveboltandnutassemblyfromthelock
bracketarm.
G012629
1
2
Figure7
1.CElockbracket2.Boltandnutassembly
4.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideofthe
hood.
5.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood(Figure
7).
6.Hookthelatchontothehoodlatchbracket(Figure8).
G012630
1
Figure8
1.Hoodlatch
7.Screwtheboltintotheotherarmofhoodlockbracket
tolockthelatchinposition(Figure9).Tightenbolt
securelybutdonottightennut.
G012631
1
2
3
Figure9
1.Bolt3.Armofhoodlockbracket
2.Nut
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5
InstallingtheExhaustGuard
(CEOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Exhaustguard
4Self-tappingscrew
Procedure
1.Positiontheexhaustguardaroundthemuferwhile
aligningthemountingholeswiththeholesintheframe
(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Exhaustguard
2.Securetheexhaustguardtotheframewith4
self-tappingscrews(Figure10).
6
AdjustingtheLiftArms
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,andcheckto
ensurethattheclearancebetweeneachliftarmandthe
oorplatebracketis5to8mm(0.18to0.32inches)
(Figure11).
Figure11
cuttingunitsremovedforclarity
1.Liftarm3.Clearance
2.Floorplatebracket
Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjustitasfollows:
A.Backoffthestopbolts(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Stopbolt3.Clearance
2.Liftarm
B.Backoffthejamnutonthecylinder(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Frontcylinder2.Jamnut
C.Removethepinfromtherodendandrotatethe
clevis.
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D.Installthepinandchecktheclearance.Repeat
theprocedureifrequired.
E.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
2.Checktomakesurethattheclearancebetweeneachlift
armandstopboltis0.13to1.02mm(0.005to0.040
inches)(Figure12).Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,
adjustthestopboltstoattainclearance.
3.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,andcheckto
makesurethattheclearancebetweenthewearstrap
onthetopoftherearcuttingunitwearbarandthe
bumperstrapis0.51to2.54mm(0.02to0.10inches)
(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Wearbar2.Bumperstrap
Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjusttherear
cylinderasfollows:
Note:Iftherearliftarmclunksduringtransport,
clearancecanbereduced.
A.Lowerthecuttingunitsandbackoffthejamnut
onthecylinder(Figure15).
Figure15
1.Rearcylinder2.Adjustingnut
B.Graspthecylinderrodclosetothenutwitha
pliersandragandrotatetherod.
C.Raisethecuttingunitsandchecktheclearance.
Repeattheprocedureifrequired.
D.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
Important:Lackofclearanceatthefrontstopsorrear
wearbarcoulddamagetheliftarms.
7
RearBallast
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Models30843,30839and30807conformtoCENstandard
EN836:1997andANSIstandardB71.4-2004standardwhen
22.6kg(50lbs)ofcalciumchlorideballastisaddedtothe
rearwheels.Model30849conformstoCENstandardEN
836:1997andANSIstandardB71.4-2004standardwhen30
kg.(67lbs)ofcalciumchlorideballastisaddedtotherear
wheelandweight,partno.104-3965isaddedtotherearfork.
Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewithcalcium
chloride,removethemachinefromtheturfasquickly
aspossible.Topreventpossibledamagetotheturf,
immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawithwater.
8
AdjustingtheCarrierFrame
NoPartsRequired
AdjustingtheFrontCuttingDecks
Thefrontandrearcuttingdecksrequiredifferentmounting
positions.Thefrontcuttingdeckhastwomountingpositions
dependingonwhatheight-of-cutanddegreeofdeckrotation
youdesire.
1.Forheightsofcutinthe2to7.6cm(3/4to3inch)
range,mountthefrontcarrierframesinthelowerfront
mountingholes(Figure16).
Note:Thispermitsmoreuptravelofthecutting
decksrelativetotractorwhenapproachingquickuphill
changesinterrain.Itdoeshoweverlimittheclearance
ofthechambertothecarrierwhencrestingsharp
knolls.
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