Toro 30809 Groundsmaster 3500-G User manual

FormNo.3396-206RevA
Groundsmaster®3500-GRotary
Mower
ModelNo.30809—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3396-206*A

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.
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.
1
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
SoundPowerLevel..................................................6
SoundPressureLevel...............................................6
VibrationLevel......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................11
1Activating,Charging,andConnectingthe
Battery..............................................................12
2CheckingtheAngleIndicator.................................13
3AdjustingtheLiftArms........................................13
4AdjustingtheCarrierFrame..................................14
5AdjustingtheHeightofCut...................................15
6CheckingtheMachinebeforeOperation..................16
7AdjustingtheOptionalRollerScraper
........................................................................16
8InstallingtheOptionalMulchingBafe
........................................................................16
ProductOverview.........................................................17
Controls...............................................................17
Specications........................................................19
Attachments/Accessories........................................19
Operation....................................................................19
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................19
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................19
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................20
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................22
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................22
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................23
RearWheelBallast..................................................23
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................24
CheckingtheInterlockSystem.................................24
TowingtheTractionUnit.........................................24
StandardControlModule(SCM)..............................25
ChoosingAccessories.............................................27
SelectingaBlade.....................................................27
OperatingTips......................................................28
Maintenance.................................................................30
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................30
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................31
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................32
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................32
RemovingtheHood...............................................32
UsingtheCutting-UnitServiceLatch........................33
Lubrication...............................................................33
GreasingtheBearingsAndBushings.........................33
EngineMaintenance..................................................36
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................36
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................37
ReplacingtheSparkPlugs........................................37
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................38
ReplacingtheFuel-PumpFilter................................38
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................39
InspectingtheFuelLinesandConnections.................39
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................39
CaringfortheBattery..............................................39
Fuses....................................................................40
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................40
TorquingtheWheelNuts........................................40
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................40
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................41
CleaningtheEngineCoolingSystem.........................41
BrakeMaintenance....................................................42
AdjustingtheParkingBrake.....................................42
BeltMaintenance......................................................42
ServicingtheEngineBelts.......................................42
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................43
ChangingtheHydraulicFilter...................................43
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................44
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................44
MaintainingtheCuttingUnit.......................................45
SeparatingtheCuttingUnitfromtheTraction
Unit..................................................................45
MountingtheCuttingUnitstotheTraction
Unit..................................................................45
ServicingtheBladePlane.........................................45
ServicingtheCutterBlade.......................................46
ServicingtheFrontRoller........................................47
Storage........................................................................49
StoringtheBattery..................................................49
PreparationforSeasonalStorage..............................49
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsANSIB71.4-2012
specicationswhenequippedwithrequiredweightas
listedinRearBallastsection.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard
B71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.
Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglishitis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto
property.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet,and
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
•Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustotheuserandbystanders.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses
cancollect.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartenginefrom
theoperator'sposition.
•Alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistantfootwear,long
trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearingprotection
whilemowing.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatethemachine
whenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
themachine'sstability.Usecautionwhileoperatingnear
drop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
•NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguardsnot
securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached,
adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason
includingemptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute,
stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engageparking
brake(ifprovided),shutoffengineandremovethekey
fromtheignition.
•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects
orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandenginequickly.
•Keephands,feet,andclothingawayfrommovingparts
andthecuttingunit.
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•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.
•Theslopeangleatwhichthemachinewilltipisdependent
onmanyfactors.Amongthesearemowingconditions
suchaswetorundulatingterrain,speed(especiallyin
turns),positionofthecutting-units(withtheSidewinder),
tirepressure,andoperatorexperience.Atsidehillangles
of20degreesorless,theriskofarolloverislow .As
theslopeangleincreasestoarecommendedmaximum
limitof25degrees,theriskofarolloverincreasestoa
moderatelevel.Donotexceeda25degreesidehill
slopeanglebecausetheriskofarolloverandserious
injuryordeathisveryhigh.
•Forsteeringcontrol,lowerthecutting-unitswhengoing
downslopes.
•Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.
•Usethereversepedalforbraking.
•Watchfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.Always
yieldtheright-of-way.
•Raisethecutting-unitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,exhaustpipe,or
hydraulictankwhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterit
hasstopped.Theseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.
•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-roaduse
andisaslow-movingvehicle.Ifyoumustcrossortravel
onapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofandcomplywith
localregulations,suchasrequiredlights,slowmoving
vehiclesigns,andreectors.
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)-
UseandMaintenance
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingcondition.Thoroughly
inspectfordamageperiodicallyandalwayskeepall
mountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
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.
Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Fillthefueltankuntillevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2
inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.Donotoverll.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand
removekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,mufers,
andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spillage.
•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore
fuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkmachineonlevelground.Setparkingbrake.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
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•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovesparkplugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst
andthepositivelast.Reconnectthepositiverstand
negativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replacewornordamageddecals.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin-holeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Ifuidisinjectedintotheskin,itmustbesurgically
removedwithinafewhours,byadoctorfamiliarwiththis
formofinjuryorgangrenemayresult.
•Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearch
forleaks.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe
cutting-unitstotheground.
•Makesurethatallhydraulic-lineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecutting-units,attachments,and
anymovingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor
settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine
speedwithatachometer.
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof106dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof93
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.
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/nutto85-110ft-lb(115-149N-m).
93-6681
1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
104-0484
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
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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.
99-3444
99-3444
1.Transportspeed—fast2.Mowingspeed—slow
117-4764
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3.Cuttinghazardoffoot,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
107–1971
106-9290
1.Inputs5.Inseat9.Outputs13.Start
2.Notactive6.PowerT ake-off(PTO)10.PowerT ake-off(PTO)14.Power
3.High-temperature
shutdown
7.ParkingbrakeOff11.Start
4.High-temperaturewarning8.Neutral12.EnergizetoRun(ETR)
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121–3531
1.EngagePTO6.Moveleft11.ReadtheOperator’sManualfor
informationonstoppingtheengine—
1)Disengagethereel;2)Movethekey
totheenginestopposition;3)Remove
thekeyfromtheignition;4)Engage
theparkingbrake.
2.DisengagePTO7.Lock12.Fast
3.Lowercuttingunit8.Engine—stop13.Slow
4.Moveright9.Engine—run
5.Raisecuttingunit10.Engine—start
104-1086
1.Heightofcut
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121–3533
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonmaintenance.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Activate,charge,andconnectthe
battery.
2Nopartsrequired–Checktheangleindicator.
3Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheliftarms.
4Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecarrierframe.
5Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheheightofcut.
6Nopartsrequired–Checktheuidlevels.
7Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheoptionalrollerscraper.
8Nopartsrequired–Installtheoptionalmulchingbafe.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Ignitionkeys2Starttheengine.
Operator'sManual1
EngineOperator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
PartsCatalog1Usetolookupandorderparts.
Operatorvideo1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
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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
thetractionunitandcablescausingsparks.
Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,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
tubeswhenshiftingthecutting-units.
8.CoatbothbatteryconnectionswithGrafo112X(skin
over)grease,ToroPartNo.505-47,petroleumjelly,or
lightgreasetopreventcorrosion.
9.Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminalto
preventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
10.Installthebatterycover.
2
CheckingtheAngleIndicator
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
DANGER
Donotoperatethemachineonsidehillssteeper
than25ºtoreduceriskofinjuryordeathdueto
rollover.
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,loosen
the2screwsandnutssecuringtheangleindicatorto
themountingbracket,adjusttheindicatortoobtaina
zerodegreereading,andtightenthebolts.
3
AdjustingtheLiftArms
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Starttheengine,raisethecutting-units,andcheckto
ensurethattheclearancebetweeneachliftarmandthe
oor-platebracketis5to8mm(0.18to0.32inch)as
showninFigure6.
Figure6
cutting-unitsremovedforclarity
1.Liftarm3.Clearance
2.Floor-platebracket
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Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjustitasfollows:
A.Backoffthestopbolts(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Stopbolt3.Clearance
2.Liftarm
B.Backoffthejamnutonthecylinder(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Frontcylinder2.Jamnut
C.Removethepinfromtherodendandrotatethe
clevis.
D.Installthepinandchecktheclearance.Repeat
theprocedureifrequired.
E.Tightentheclevis-jamnut.
2.Checktomakesurethattheclearancebetweeneachlift
armandstopboltis0.13to1.02mm(0.005to0.040
inch)asshowninFigure7.Iftheclearanceisnotin
thisrange,adjustthestopboltstoattainclearance.
3.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,andcheckto
makesurethattheclearancebetweenthewearstrap
onthetopoftherearcuttingunitwearbarandthe
bumperstrapis0.51to2.54mm(0.02to0.10inch)as
showninFigure9.
Figure9
1.Wearbar2.Bumperstrap
Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjusttherear
cylinderasfollows:
Note:Iftherearliftarmclunksduringtransport,
clearancecanbereduced.
A.Lowerthecutting-unitsandbackoffthejamnut
onthecylinder(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Rearcylinder2.Adjustingnut
B.Graspthecylinderrodclosetothenutwitha
pliersandrag,androtatetherod.
C.Raisethecutting-unitsandchecktheclearance.
Repeattheprocedureifrequired.
D.Tightentheclevis-jamnut.
Important:Lackofclearanceatthefrontstopsorrear
wearbarcoulddamagetheliftarms.
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AdjustingtheCarrierFrame
NoPartsRequired
AdjustingtheFrontCuttingUnit
Thefrontandrearcuttingunitsrequiredifferentmounting
positions.Thefrontcuttingunithas2mountingpositions
dependingonwhatheightofcutanddegreeofrotationyou
desire.
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1.Foraheightofcutinthe2to7.6cm(3/4to3inch)
range,mountthefrontcarrierframesinthelower,
frontmountingholes(Figure11).
Note:Thispermitsmoreuptravelofthecuttingunit
relativetothetractionunitwhenapproachingquick
uphillchangesinterrain.Itdoeshoweverlimitthe
clearanceofthechambertothecarrierwhencresting
sharpknolls.
Figure11
1.Upper,frontmountinghole3.Rearmountinghole
2.Lower,frontmountinghole
2.Foraheightofcutinthe6.3to10cm(2-1/2to4inch)
range,mountthefront,carrierframesintheupper,
frontmountingholes(Figure11).
Note:Thisincreasesthechamber-to-carrierclearance
duetothehigherpositionofthecuttingchamber,but
willcausethecuttingunittoreachtheirmaximumup
travelsooner.
AdjustingtheRear,CuttingUnit
Thefrontandrear,cuttingunitsrequiredifferentmounting
positions.Therearcuttingunithasonemountingposition
forproperalignmentwiththesidewinder-underframe.
Forallheightsofcut,mounttherearcuttingunitintherear
mountingholes(Figure11).
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AdjustingtheHeightofCut
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Thiscuttingunitoftencutsapproximately
6mm(1/4inch)lowerthanareel-cuttingunitwiththe
samebenchsetting.Itmaybenecessarytohavethe
rotary-cuttingunitbenchset6mm(1/4inch)abovethat
ofareel-cuttingunitinthesamearea.
Important:Accesstotherear,cuttingunitsisgreatly
improvedbyremovingthecuttingunitfromthetraction
unit.IftheunitisequippedwithaSidewinder®,
sidewindthecuttingunitstotheright,removetherear
cuttingunit,andslideitouttotherightside.
1.Lowerthecuttingunittotheground,stoptheengine,
andremovethekeyfromtheignition.
2.Loosentheboltsecuringeachheightofcutbracketto
theheightofcutplate(frontandeachside)asshown
inFigure12.
3.Beginningwithfrontadjustment,removethebolt.
Figure12
1.Heightofcutbracket3.Spacer
2.Heightofcutplate
4.Whilesupportingthechamber,removethespacer
(Figure13).
5.Movethechambertothedesiredheightofcutand
installaspacerintothedesignatedheightofcuthole
andslot(Figure13).
Figure13
6.Positionthetappedplateinlinewiththespacer.
7.Hand-tightenthebolts.
8.Repeatsteps4-7foreachsideadjustment.
9.Tightenall3boltsto41N-m(30ft-lb).Alwaystighten
thefrontboltrst.
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Note:Adjustmentsofmorethan3.8cm(1-1/2inch)
mayrequiretemporaryassemblytoanintermediate
heighttopreventbinding.
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CheckingtheMachinebefore
Operation
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Performthefollowingcheckbeforeoperation:
•CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page19)
•CheckingtheCoolingSystem(page22)
•CheckingtheHydraulicSystem(page22)
•CheckingtheTirePressure(page23)
•TorquingtheWheelNuts(page40)
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AdjustingtheOptionalRoller
Scraper
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theoptionalrear-rollerscraperisdesignedtoworkbest
whenthereisanevengapof0.5to1mm(0.020–0.040inch)
betweenthescraperandroller.
1.Loosenthegreasettingandthemountingscrew
(Figure14).
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2
3
Figure14
1.Rollerscraper3.Greasetting
2.Mountingscrew
2.Slidethescraperupordownuntilagapof0.5to1
mm(0.020to0.040inch)isachievedbetweentherod
andtheroller.
3.Securethegreasettingandscrewto41N-m(30ft-lb)
inanalternatingsequence.
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InstallingtheOptional
MulchingBafe
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Thoroughlycleandebrisfromthemountingholeson
therearandleft,sidewallsofthechamber.
2.Installthemulchingbafeintherearopeningand
secureitwith5ange-headbolts(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Mulchingbafe
3.Verifythatmulchingbafedoesnotinterferewith
thetipofthebladeanddoesnotprotrudeinsidethe
surfaceoftherear,chamberwall.
WARNING
Donotusethehigh-liftbladewiththe
mulchingbafe.Thebladecouldbreak,
resultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.
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ProductOverview
Controls
Figure16
1.Forward-tractionpedal4.Tilt-steeringlever
2.Reverse-tractionpedal5.Indicatorslot
3.Mow/transportslide6.Angleindicator
TractionPedals
Presstheforward-tractionpedal(Figure16)tomoveforward.
Pressthereverse-tractionpedal(Figure16)tomovebackward
ortoassistinstoppingwhenmovingforward.Tostopthe
tractionunit,movethepedalto,orallowittomoveto,the
neutralposition.
Mow/TransportSlide
UsingyourheeltomovetheMow/Transportslide(Figure
16)tothelefttotransport,andtotherighttomow.The
cutting-unitswillonlyoperateintheMowposition.
Note:Themowingspeedofthemachineissetatthefactory
to9.7km/h(6mph).Themowingspeedcanbeincreasedor
decreasedbyadjustingthespeed-stopscrew(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Speed-stopscrew
Tilt-SteeringLever
Pullthetilt-steeringlever(Figure16)backtotiltthesteering
wheeltothedesiredposition.Pushtheleverforwardtolock
thesteeringwheelintoposition.
IndicatorSlot
Theslotintheoperatorplatform(Figure16)indicateswhen
thecutting-unitsareinthecenterposition.
AngleIndicator
Theangleindicator(Figure16)indicatestheside-hillangleof
themachineindegrees.
IgnitionSwitch
Usetheignitionswitch(Figure18)isusedtostartandstop
theengine.The3positionsoftheswitchare;Off,On,and
Start.RotatethekeytotheStartpositiontostarttheengine.
Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts.Thekeyautomatically
movestotheOnpositionwhenyoureleaseit.Toshutthe
engineoff,rotatethekeytotheOffposition.Removethe
keyfromtheignitiontopreventsomeonefromstartingthe
machineunintentionally.
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Figure18
1.Throttle7.PTOswitch
2.Hourmeter8.Cutting-unitshiftlever
3.Temperaturelight9.Ignitionswitch
4.Oilpressurelight10.Parkingbrake
5.Checkenginelight11.Liftleverlock
6.Alternatorlight
Throttle
Movethethrottle(Figure18)forwardtoincreasetheengine
speedandrearwardtodecreasetheenginespeed.
PTOSwitch
ThePTOswitch(Figure18)has2positions:Out(start)and
In(stop).PullthePTOswitchouttoengagethecutting-unit
blades.Pushtheswitchintodisengagethecutting-unitblades.
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HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure18)indicatesthetotalhoursof
machineoperation.Thehourmeterstartstofunction
wheneverthekeyswitchisintheOnposition.
Cutting-UnitLever
Tolowerthecuttingunitstotheground,movethe
cutting-unitlever(Figure18)forward.Thecuttingunitswill
notdropunlesstheengineisrunning.Toraisethecutting
units,pulltheleverrearwardtotheRaiseposition.
Note:Theleverdoesnothavetobeheldintheforward
positionwhilethecuttingunitsarelowered.
Movethelevertotherightorleft,tomovethecuttingunits
totherightorleft.Thisshouldonlybedonewhenthe
cuttingunitsareraisedoriftheyareonthegroundandthe
machineismoving.
DANGER
Shiftthecuttingunitstotheuphillsideofthe
machinewhenonthesideofahill.
Usingthecuttingunitsonthedownhillsideofthe
machinecandecreasestability.Thiscouldcause
arollover,whichmayresultinpersonalinjuryor
death.
Coolant-TemperatureLight
Thecoolant-temperaturelight(Figure18)willturnonifthe
coolanttemperatureraisesaboveasetlevel.Theenginewill
stopifthecoolanttemperatureraisesanother10°F.
Oil-PressureLight
Theoil-pressurelight(Figure18)willturnoniftheoil
pressuredropsbelowasetlevel.
AlternatorLight
Checkorrepairthechargingsystemifthealternatorlight
turnsonwhentheengineisrunning(Figure18).
Check-EngineLight
Checkorrepairtheengineifthecheck-enginelightturnson
whentheengineisrunning(Figure18).RefertotheService
Manualforpossiblecauses.
ParkingBrake
Engagetheparkingbrakewhenevertheengineisshutoff
(Figure18).Pulluponthelevertoengagetheparkingbrake.
Note:Theenginewillstopifyoupressthetractionpedal
withtheparkingbrakeengaged.
Lift-LeverLock
Movethelift-leverlock(Figure18)rearwardtopreventthe
cuttingunitsfromdropping.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure19)indicatestheamountoffuelin
thefueltank.
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Figure19
1.Seat-locklever2.Fuelgauge
AdjustingtheSeatForwardor
Backward
Movethelever(Figure19)onthesideoftheseatoutward
andslidetheseattothedesiredposition.Releasethelever
tolocktheseatintoposition.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
OverallWidth182cm(71.8inch)
WidthofCut173cm(68inch)
Length295cm(116inch)
HeighttotopofROPS180cm(70.8inch)
Wheelbase149cm(58.5inch)
Trackwidth145cm(57inch)
Groundclearance15.3cm(6inch)
Weightwithcuttingunits963kg(2,124lb)
CuttingDeck
Length86.4cm(34inch)
Width86.4cm(34inch)
Height24.4cm(9.6inch)
tocarriermount
26.7cm(10–1/2inch)
at3/4inchheightofcut
34.9cm(13–3/4inch)at4
inchesheightofcut
Weight88kg(195lb)
Attachments/Accessories
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonTorogenuine
parts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodeliversreplacement
partsdesignedtotheexactengineeringspecicationofour
equipment.Forpeaceofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or
drowning.
Usetheseatbelt.
Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions
andwarnings.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan25º.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsthatcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,feet,
andheadisrecommended.
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Figure20
1.Wearsafetyglasses.2.Wearhearingprotection.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
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Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;however,the
oillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandaftertheengineisrst
started.
Crankcasecapacityisapproximately3.3L(3.5USqt)with
thelter.
Note:ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyour
distributorineither15W-40or10W-30viscosity.Seethe
partscatalogforpartnumbers.
Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhenthe
engineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedfortheday.Ifithas
alreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrainbackdowntothe
sumpforatleast10minutesbeforechecking.Iftheoillevelis
atorbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,addoiltobringthe
oilleveltotheFullmark.Donotoverll.Iftheoillevelis
betweentheFullandAddmarks,additionaloilisnotrequired.
Theengineusesanyhigh-quality10W-30detergentoilhaving
theAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)serviceclassication
SJ,SK,SL,SM,orhigher.Chooseaviscosityaccordingto
thetableinFigure21.
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Figure21
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceandopenthe
hood.
2.Removethedipstick(Figure22)andwipeitwitha
cleanrag.Insertthedipstickintothetubeandmake
surethatitisseatedfully.Removedipstickandcheck
thelevel-of-the-oil.
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2
Figure22
1.Dipstick2.Fillercap
3.Iftheoillevelislow,removethellercap(Figure22)
andaddenoughoiltoraisethelevel-of-the-oiltothe
Fullmarkonthedipstick.
Note:Whenaddingoil,removedipsticktoallow
properventing.Pouroilslowlyandcheckthe
level-of-the-oiloftenduringthisprocess.Donot
overll.
Important:Whenaddingengineoilorllingoil,
theremustbeclearancebetweentheoillldevice
andtheoilllholeinthevalvecoverasshownin
Figure23.Thisclearanceisnecessarytopermit
ventingwhenlling,whichpreventsoilfrom
overrunningintothebreather.
Figure23
1.Noteclearance
4.Installthedipstickrmlyinplace.
5.Installtheoil-llcapandclosethehood.
FillingtheFuelTank
•Fueltankcapacity:38L(10USgallons)
•RecommendedFuel:
–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30
daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof
87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
–Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)by
volumeisacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenot
thesame.Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)by
volumeisnotapprovedforuse.Neverusegasoline
thatcontainsmorethan10%ethanolbyvolume,
suchasE15(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains
20%ethanol),orE85(containsupto85%ethanol).
Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycauseperformance
problemsand/orenginedamagewhichmaynotbe
coveredunderwarranty.
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