Toro 30849 User manual

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Groundsmaster®3505-DTraction
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itis
notdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
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themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
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informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................6
SoundPowerLevel...............................................7
SoundPressureLevel...........................................7
VibrationLevel....................................................8
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
Setup..........................................................................13
1Activating,Charging,andConnectingthe
Battery...........................................................13
2InstallCEDecals.............................................15
3InstallingtheHoodLatch(CEOnly)................15
4InstallingtheExhaustGuard(CE
Only)..............................................................16
5AdjustingtheLiftArms...................................16
6RearBallast......................................................18
ProductOverview......................................................18
Controls.............................................................18
Specications.....................................................20
Attachments/Accessories...................................20
Operation...................................................................21
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................21
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................21
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..............................22
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem...........................23
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................24
TorquingtheWheelNuts....................................24
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................24
BleedingtheFuelSystem....................................24
CheckingtheInterlockSystem............................25
TowingtheTractionUnit....................................25
StandardControlModule(SCM)........................26
OperatingTips...................................................28
Maintenance...............................................................30
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................30
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................31
ServiceIntervalChart.........................................32
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................32
RemovingtheHood...........................................32
Lubrication.............................................................33
GreasingtheBearingsAndBushings...................33
EngineMaintenance...............................................35
GeneralAirCleanerMaintenance.......................35
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................35
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter.....................36
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................37
ServicingtheFuelTank......................................37
InspectingtheFuelLinesand
Connections...................................................37
DrainingtheWaterSeparator..............................37
ChangingtheFuelFilterCanister........................37
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors...........................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................38
CaringfortheBattery.........................................38
Fuses..................................................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................39
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............39
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................39
CleaningtheEngineCoolingSystem...................39
BrakeMaintenance.................................................40
AdjustingtheParkingBrake................................40
BeltMaintenance....................................................40
ServicingtheEngineBelts..................................40
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................41
AdjustingtheThrottle........................................41
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................42
ChangingtheHydraulicFilter.............................42
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid.............................42
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............43
Storage.......................................................................43
StoringtheBattery..............................................43
PreparationforSeasonalStorage.........................43
Schematics.................................................................45
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997(whenappropriatedecalsapplied),and
ANSIB71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetime
ofproductionwhenequippedwithrequiredweight
aslistedinRearBallastsection.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperator
orownercanresultininjury.Toreducethe
potentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety
instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety
alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,
andtheproperuseoftheequipment.
•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguage
ofthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstruction
shouldemphasizethefollowing:
–Theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines
–Controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe
brake.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare
asfollows:
◊Insufcientwheelgrip
◊Beingdriventoofast
◊Inadequatebraking
◊Thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforthetask
◊Lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes
◊Incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,
longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.
•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions:
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor
thispurpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refueling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe
blades,bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenot
wornordamaged.Replacewornordamagedblades
andboltsinsetstopreservebalance.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingone
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
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•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.Onlystarttheenginefrom
theoperator’sposition.NeverremovetheROPS
andalwaysweartheseatbeltsduringoperation.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Do
thefollowingtoguardagainstoverturning:
–Donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill.
–Keepmachinespeedslowonslopesandduring
tightturns.
–Stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards.
–Nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unless
themowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossing
surfacesotherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.
•Dothefollowingbeforeleavingtheoperator’s
position:
–Stoponlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake.
–Stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagethedrivetoattachments,stopthe
engine,andremovetheignitionkeyinthefollowing
conditions:
–Beforemakingheightadjustments,unlessthe
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position.
–Beforeclearingblockages
–Beforechecking,cleaning,orworkingonthe
mower
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs(checkimmediately).Inspect
themowerfordamageandmakerepairsbefore
restartingandoperatingtheequipment.Torque
allthespindlepulleynutsto130to150ft-lb(176
to203N-m).
•Disengagethedrivetoattachmentswhen
transportingorwhennotmachineisnotinuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagethedriveto
attachmentsbeforethefollowing:
–Refueling
–Makingheightadjustment,unlesstheadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator’sposition
•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingthe
engineand,iftheengineisprovidedwithafuel
shut-offvalve,turnthefueloffattheconclusionof
mowing.
•Neverraisethecuttingunitwiththebladesrunning.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Theoperatorshallturnonashingwarninglights,
ifprovided,whenevertravelingonapublicroad,
exceptwheresuchuseisprohibitedbylaw.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentfuelstorage
area,cuttingunitsanddrivesfreeofgrass,leaves,or
excessivegrease.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
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•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingone
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Whenmachineistobeparked,stored,orleft
unattended,lowerthecuttingunitsunlessapositive
mechanicallockisprovided.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekey.Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearames.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthe
positivelast.Reconnectpositiverstandnegative
last.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblades
orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,or
ANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Do
notrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
Preparation
Besuretoestablishyourownspecialproceduresand
workrulesforunusualoperatingconditions(e.g.,
slopestoosteepforoperation).Surveythecomplete
mowingsitetodeterminewhichhillscanbesafely
operatedon.Whenperformingthissitesurvey,always
usecommonsenseandtakeintoconsiderationtheturf
conditionandtherolloverrisk.Todeterminewhichhills
orslopesmaybesafelyoperatedon,usetheinclinometer
providedwitheachmachine.Toperformasitesurvey,
followtheprocedureoutlinedintheOperationsection
ofthethismanual.Themaximumsidehillangleis
detailedontheslopedecalafxedneartheangle
indicator.
Training
Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive
onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhills
maycausethevehicletotiporroll,possiblyresulting
inpersonalinjuryordeath.
Operation
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennis
shoesorsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Keephands,feet,andclothingawayfrommoving
partsandthemowerdischargearea.
•Fillthefueltankuntillevelis1/2inch(12mm)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.Donotoverll.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Whenstartingtheengine,engagetheparkingbrake,
putthetractionpedalinneutral,anddisengage
thebladedrive.Aftertheenginestarts,releasethe
parkingbrakeandkeepyourfootoffofthetraction
pedal.Themachinemustnotmove.Ifmovement
isevident,refertotheMaintenancesectionofthis
manualtoadjustthetractiondrive.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingclosetosand
traps,ditches,creeks,steephillsides,orotherhazards.
•Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.
•Donotturnonhills.
•Donotoperateonasidehillthatistoosteep.A
rollovermayoccurbeforelosingtraction.
•Theslopeangleatwhichthemachinewilltipis
dependentonmanyfactors.Amongtheseare
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mowingconditionssuchaswetorundulatingterrain,
speed(especiallyinturns),tirepressure,andoperator
experience.Atsidehillanglesof15degreesor
less,theriskofarolloverislow .Astheslopeangle
increasestoarecommendedmaximumlimitof20
degrees,theriskofarolloverincreasestoamoderate
level.Donotexceeda20degreesidehillslope
anglebecausetheriskofarolloverandserious
injuryordeathisveryhigh.
•Forsteeringcontrol,lowerthecuttingunitswhen
goingdownslopes.
•Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.
•Usethereversepedalforbraking.
•Watchfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.
Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromonework
areatoanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,exhaustpipe,or
hydraulictankwhiletheengineisrunningorsoon
afterithasstoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehot
enoughtocauseburns.
•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedfor
on-roaduseandisaslow-movingvehicle.Ifyou
mustcrossortravelonapublicroad,youshould
beawareofandcomplywithlocalregulations,such
asrequiredlights,slowmovingvehiclesigns,and
reectors.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Beforeservicingormakingadjustments,stopthe
engineandremovetheignitionkey.
•Ensurethattheentiremachineisproperlymaintained
andingoodoperatingcondition.Frequentlycheck
allnuts,bolts,screws,andhydraulicttings.
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhigh
pressure.Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,
tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunder
pressurecanhavesufcientforcetopenetratethe
skinandcauseseriousinjury.Ifuidisinjectedinto
theskinitmustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew
hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththisformofinjury
organgrenemayresult.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe
cuttingunitstotheground.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting
units,attachments,andanymovingparts.Keep
everyoneaway.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor
settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximum
enginespeedwithatachometer.
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoil
oraddingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyother
manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse
couldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof104dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof90dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
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VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.5m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.7m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.44m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
108-9015
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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.
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.
104-1086
1.Heightofcut
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104-5181
Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachinefor
compliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.The
conservativemaximumslopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachine
areprescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Tippinghazard—donotdriveonslopesgreaterthan15
degreesand,iftherollbarisinstalled,alwayswearthe
seatbeltwiththeROPS.
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
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.
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108-9006
1.Engagethepowertakeoff
(PTO).
4.Raisethecuttingunits.7.Engine—run10.Continuousvariablesetting
2.Disengagethepowertake
off(PTO).
5.Moverearwardtolockthe
liftlever.
8.Engine—start11.Slow
3.Lowerthecuttingunits.6.Engine—stop9.Fast
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
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Warningdecal(104–5181)1
2Warningdecal(93–3558)1InstallCEdecals,ifrequired.
Lockbracket1
Rivet2
Washer1
Screw,1/4x2inches1
3
Locknut,1/4inch1
InstalltheHoodLatch(CE).
Exhaustguard1
4Self-tappingscrew4InstalltheExhaustGuard(CE).
5Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheliftarms.
6Nopartsrequired–Rearballast.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Decal,CE2AfxtothemachineovercorrespondingEnglishdecals
forEuropeancompliance.
Ignitionkeys2Starttheengine.
Operator’sManual1
EngineOperator’sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
PartsCatalog1Usetolookupandorderparts.
Operatortrainingmaterial1Reviewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Certicateofcompliance1EnsureCEcompliance.
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lledwithelectrolyteor
activated,bulkelectrolytewith1.260specicgravity
mustbepurchasedfromalocalbatterysupplyoutlet
andaddedtothebattery.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa
deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith
skin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafetyglassesto
shieldyoureyesandrubberglovestoprotect
yourhands.
•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
availableforushingtheskin.
1.Openthehood.
2.Removethebatterycover(Figure3).
Figure3
1.Batterycover
3.Removethellercapsfromthebatteryandslowly
lleachcelluntilelectrolyteisjustabovetheplates.
4.Installthellercapsandconnecta3to4ampbattery
chargertothebatteryposts.Chargethebatteryata
rateof3to4amperesfor4to8hours.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
•Keepsparksandamesawayfrombattery.
•Neversmokenearthebattery.
5.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
6.Removethellercaps.Slowlyaddelectrolyteto
eachcelluntilthelevelisuptothellring.Install
thellercaps.
Important:Donotoverllthebattery.
Electrolytewilloverowontootherpartsofthe
machineandseverecorrosionanddeterioration
willresult.
7.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenegativecable(black)tothe
negative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecurethem
withboltsandnuts(Figure4).Makesurethatthe
positive(+)terminalisallofthewayontothepost
andthecableispositionedsnugtothebattery.The
cablemustnotcontactthebatterycover.
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
surethatthebatteryclampboltsareinstalled
withtheboltheadspositionedonthebottom
sideandthenutsonthetopside.Iftheclamp
boltsarereversed,theymayinterferewiththe
hydraulictubeswhenshiftingthecuttingunits.
8.CoatbothbatteryconnectionswithGrafo112X
(skinover)grease,ToroPartNo.505-47,petroleum
jelly,orlightgreasetopreventcorrosion.
9.Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminalto
preventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
10.Installthebatterycover.
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InstallCEDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal(104–5181)
1Warningdecal(93–3558)
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedforCE,afxthewarning
decal104–5181overEnglishwarningdecal108–9015.
Also,afxthewarningdecal93–3558overtheEnglish
instructionsonthecontrolpaneldecal108–9006.
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InstallingtheHoodLatch(CE
Only)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lockbracket
2Rivet
1Washer
1Screw,1/4x2inches
1Locknut,1/4inch
Procedure
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehoodlatchbracket.
2.Removethe(2)rivetssecuringthehoodlatchbracket
tothehood(Figure5).Removethehoodlatch
bracketfromthehood.
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2
Figure5
1.Hoodlatchbracket2.Rivets
3.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positiontheCE
lockbracketandthehoodlatchbracketontothe
hood.Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthehood
(Figure6).Donotremoveboltandnutassembly
fromthelockbracketarm.
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2
Figure6
1.CElockbracket2.Boltandnutassembly
4.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideof
thehood.
5.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood
(Figure6).
6.Hookthelatchontothehoodlatchbracket
(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Hoodlatch
7.Screwtheboltintotheotherarmofhoodlock
brackettolockthelatchinposition(Figure8).
Tightenboltsecurelybutdonottightennut.
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2
3
Figure8
1.Bolt3.Armofhoodlockbracket
2.Nut
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InstallingtheExhaustGuard
(CEOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Exhaustguard
4Self-tappingscrew
Procedure
1.Positiontheexhaustguardaroundthemuferwhile
aligningthemountingholeswiththeholesinthe
frame(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Exhaustguard
2.Securetheexhaustguardtotheframewith4
self-tappingscrews(Figure9).
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5
AdjustingtheLiftArms
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,andcheckto
ensurethattheclearancebetweeneachliftarmand
theoorplatebracketis0.18to0.32inches(5to
8mm)(Figure10).
Figure10
cuttingunitsremovedforclarity
1.Liftarm3.Clearance
2.Floorplatebracket
Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjustitas
follows:
A.Backoffthestopbolts(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Stopbolt3.Clearance
2.Liftarm
B.Backoffthejamnutonthecylinder(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Frontcylinder2.Jamnut
C.Removethepinfromtherodendandrotatethe
clevis.
D.Installthepinandchecktheclearance.Repeat
theprocedureifrequired.
E.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
2.Checktomakesurethattheclearancebetweeneach
liftarmandstopboltis0.005to0.040inches(0.13
to1.02mm)(Figure11).Iftheclearanceisnotinthis
range,adjustthestopboltstoattainclearance.
3.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,andcheck
tomakesurethattheclearancebetweenthewear
straponthetopoftherearcuttingunitwearbarand
thebumperstrapis0.02to0.10inches(0.51to2.54
mm)(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Wearbar2.Bumperstrap
Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjusttherear
cylinderasfollows:
Note:Iftherearliftarmclunksduringtransport,
clearancecanbereduced.
A.Lowerthecuttingunitsandbackoffthejamnut
onthecylinder(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Rearcylinder2.Adjustingnut
B.Graspthecylinderrodclosetothenutwitha
pliersandragandrotatetherod.
C.Raisethecuttingunitsandchecktheclearance.
Repeattheprocedureifrequired.
D.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
Important:Lackofclearanceatthefrontstopsor
rearwearbarcoulddamagetheliftarms.
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RearBallast
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
TheGroundsmaster3505-DconformstoCENstandard
EN836:1997andANSIstandardB71.4-2004standard
when67lbs.(30kg)ofcalciumchlorideballastisadded
totherearwheelandweight,partno.104-3965isadded
totherearfork.
Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewith
calciumchloride,removethemachinefromtheturf
asquicklyaspossible.Topreventpossibledamage
totheturf,immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawith
water.
ProductOverview
Controls
Figure15
1.Forwardtractionpedal3.Mow/transportslide
2.Reversetractionpedal4.Tiltsteeringlever
TractionPedals
Pressthetractionforwardpedal(Figure15)tomove
forward.Presstractionreversepedal(Figure15)to
movebackwardortoassistinstoppingwhenmoving
forward.Also,allowthepedaltomoveormoveittothe
neutralpositiontostopthemachine.
Mow/TransportSlide
Usingyourheel,movethemow/transportslide
(Figure15)tothelefttotransportandtotherightto
mow .Thecuttingunitswillonlyoperateinthemow
position.
Important:Themowspeedissetatthefactoryto6
MPH(9.7km/h).Itcanbeincreasedordecreased
byadjustingthespeedstopscrew(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Speedstopscrew
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TiltSteeringLever
Pullthetiltsteeringlever(Figure15)backtotiltthe
steeringwheeltothedesiredposition.Thenpushthe
leverforwardtotighten.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitch(Figure17),usedtostart,stop,
andpreheattheengine,hasthreepositions:Off,
On/Preheat,andStart.Rotatethekeytothe
On/Preheatpositionuntiltheglowplugindicatorlight
goesout(approximately7seconds);thenrotatethe
keytotheStartpositiontoengagethestartermotor.
Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts.Thekeywill
moveautomaticallytotheOn/Runposition.Toshutthe
engineoff,rotatethekeytotheOffposition.Remove
thekeyfromtheswitchtopreventaccidentalstarting.
Figure17
1.Throttle7.Cuttingunitdriveswitch
2.Hourmeter8.Cuttingunitlift/lowerlever
3.Temperaturelight9.Ignitionswitch
4.Oilpressurelight10.Parkingbrake
5.Glowplugindicatorlight11.Liftleverlock
6.Alternatorlight
Throttle
Movethethrottle(Figure17)forwardtoincreasethe
enginespeedandrearwardtodecreasetheenginespeed.
CuttingUnitDriveSwitch
Thecuttingunitdriveswitch(Figure17)hastwo
positions:EngageandDisengage.Therockerswitch
operatesasolenoidvalveonthevalvebanktodrivethe
cuttingunits.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure17)indicatesthetotalhoursof
machineoperation.Thehourmeterstartstofunction
wheneverthekeyswitchisOn.
CuttingUnitLift/LowerLever
Tolowerthecuttingunitstotheground,movethe
cuttingunitlift/lowerlever(Figure17)forward.The
cuttingunitswillnotdropunlesstheengineisrunning.
Toraisethecuttingunits,pulltheleverrearwardtothe
Raiseposition.
Note:Theleverdoesnothavetobeheldintheforward
positionwhilethecuttingunitsarelowered.
EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning
Light
Thetemperaturewarninglight(Figure17)glowsifthe
enginecoolanttemperatureishigh.Ifthetractionunitis
notstoppedandthecoolanttemperaturerisesanother
10°F,theenginewillkill.
OilPressureWarningLight
Theoilpressurewarninglight(Figure17)glowsifthe
engineoilpressuredropsbelowasafelevel.
AlternatorLight
Thealternatorlight(Figure17)shouldbeoffwhenthe
engineisrunning.Ifitison,thechargingsystemshould
becheckedandrepairedasnecessary.
GlowPlugIndicator
Theglowplugindicatorlight(Figure17)willglowwhen
theglowplugsareoperating.
ParkingBrake
Whenevertheengineisshutoff,engagetheparking
brake(Figure17)topreventaccidentalmovementofthe
machine.Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluponthe
lever.Theenginewillstopifyoupressthetractionpedal
withtheparkingbrakeengaged.
LiftLeverLock
Movetheliftleverlock(Figure17)rearwardtoprevent
thecuttingunitsfromdropping.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure18)registerstheamountoffuel
inthetank.
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Figure18
1.Foreandaftlever2.Fuelgauge
ForeandAftSeatAdjustments
Movethelever(Figure18)onthesideoftheseat
outward,slidetheseattothedesiredposition,and
releasethelevertolocktheseatintoposition.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
OverallWidth-72inchwidth
ofcut
75.8inches(193cm)
Length116inches(295cm)
HeighttotopofROPS70.8inches(180cm)
WheelBase58.5inches(149cm)
TrackWidth57inches(145cm)
GroundClearance6inches(15.3cm)
Weightwithcuttingunits2,099lb(952kg)
Attachments/Accessories
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accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
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andaccessories.
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