Toro 30856 User manual

FormNo.3356-331RevE
Groundsmaster®4500-Dor
4700-DTractionUnit
ModelNo.30856—SerialNo.260000801andUp
ModelNo.30868—SerialNo.260000801andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisincorporated
withthemuferassembly.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:Thisengineisequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,
orgrass-coveredlandwithoutasparkarrester
mufermaintainedinworkingorder,ortheengine
constricted,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.Otherstatesorfederalareasmay
havesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner’ s Man ual issupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia
EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,
maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety....................................6
SoundPressureLevelfora4500-D.......................7
SoundPressureLevelfora4700-D.......................7
SoundPowerLevel...............................................7
VibrationLevel.....................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
Setup..........................................................................13
1InstallingtheSeat,SeatBelt,andManual
Tube...............................................................13
2ReplacingtheWarningDecal............................14
3GreasingtheMachine......................................14
4CheckingFluidLevels......................................14
5ReadingtheManualsandViewingthe
TrainingMaterial............................................14
ProductOverview......................................................15
Controls.............................................................15
Specications.....................................................19
TractionUnitSpecications................................19
Attachments/Accessories...................................19
Operation...................................................................20
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................20
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..............................20
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................21
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.....................21
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................22
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................22
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.........................23
PushingorTowingtheMachine..........................24
JackingPoints.....................................................24
TieDowns.........................................................24
OperatingCharacteristics...................................24
StandardControlModule(SCM)........................25
OperatingTips...................................................26
Maintenance...............................................................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................28
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................29
ServiceIntervalChart.........................................30
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................31
RemovingtheHood...........................................31
Lubrication.............................................................31
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings....................31
EngineMaintenance...............................................33
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................33
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter......................34
AdjustingtheThrottle........................................34
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................35
FuelTank...........................................................35
FuelLinesandConnections................................35
WaterSeparator.................................................35
ReplacingtheFuelPre-Filter...............................35
FuelPick-upTubeScreen...................................36
BleedingtheFuelSystem....................................36
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors...........................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................37
ChargingandConnectingtheBattery..................37
BatteryCare.......................................................38
Fuses..................................................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................39
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel
Nuts...............................................................39
CheckingthePlanetaryGearDrive
Oil..................................................................39
ChangingthePlanetaryGearDrive
Oil..................................................................39
CheckingtheRearAxleLubricant.......................40
ChangingtheRearAxleLubricant.......................40
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............41
CheckingtheRearWheelToe-In.........................41
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................42
ServicingtheEngineCoolingSystem..................42
BrakeMaintenance.................................................43
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes...............................43
BeltMaintenance....................................................44
ServicingtheAlternatorBelt...............................44
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................44
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid.............................44
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters...........................44
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............45
HydraulicSystemTestPorts...............................45
AdjustingtheCounterbalance.............................46
Cleaning.................................................................47
ServicingtheSparkArrestorMufer...................47
Storage.......................................................................48
TractionUnit......................................................48
Engine...............................................................48
Schematics.................................................................49
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997(whenappropriatedecalsapplied),andANSI
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof
productionwhenequippedwithrequiredweightsas
listedintheweightchart.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,
whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-
"personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004.
Training
•Readtheoperator’smanualandothertraining
materialcarefully.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
shouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe
brake.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforthetask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeople,orproperty.
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.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
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•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.To
guardagainstoverturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopes
andduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards;
–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unless
themowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen
suggestedintheoperator’smanual.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossing
surfacesotherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
Important:Allowenginetoidlefor5
minutesbeforeshuttingitoffafterafull
loadoperation.Failuretodosomayleadto
turbo-chargertrouble.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment
–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperating
theequipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-out
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,
turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesfrom
rotating.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
notpointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedfor
on-roaduseandisaslowmovingvehicle.Ifyou
mustcrossortravelonapublicroad,youshould
beawareofandcomplywithlocalregulations,such
asrequiredlights,slowmovingvehiclesignsand
reectors.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuel
storageareafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.
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•Onmulti-spindlemowers,takecareasrotatingone
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyanddisconnect
sparkplugwire(gasengineonly).Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectbatteryandremovesparkplugwire(gas
engineonly)beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wearglovesand
usecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Storethemachinewiththecuttingunitsinthe
loweredpositionorsecurethewingdeckswiththe
storagelatchestopreventthemfromunintentionally
lowering.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,or
ANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcan
killyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennis
shoesorsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
embankments,orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol
ofthemachine.
•Whenoperatingamachineonslopes,bybanks,or
dropoffs,alwayshaveROPS(roll-overprotection
system)installed.
•WhenoperatingamachinewithROPS(roll-over
protectionsystem)alwaysusetheseatbelt.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromonework
areatoanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,or
exhaustpipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoon
afterithasstoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehot
enoughtocauseburns.
•Onanyhill,thereisthepossibilityoftippingor
rollingover,buttheriskincreasesastheslopeangle
increases.Steephillsshouldbeavoided.
Cuttingunitsmustbeloweredwhengoingdown
slopestomaintainsteeringcontrol
•Engagetractiondriveslowly,alwayskeepfooton
tractionpedal,especiallywhentravelingdownhill.
Usereverseontractionpedalforbraking.
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•Ifthemachinestallswhenclimbingaslope,do
notturnthemachinearound.Alwaysbackslowly,
straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyin
ornearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunder
highpressure.Usepaperorcardboard,notyour
hands,tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuidescaping
underpressurecanhavesufcientforcetopenetrate
theskinandcauseseriousinjury.Seekimmediate
medicalattentionifuidisinjectedintoskin.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe
cuttingunitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting
units,attachments,andanymovingparts.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorized
ToroDistributorcheckthemaximumenginespeed
withatachometer.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsand
replacementparts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedif
usedwithunapprovedattachments.
SoundPressureLevelfora
4500-D
ThisunithasanequivalentcontinuousA-weighted
soundpressurelevelattheoperatorearof89dBA,
basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesperISO
11201andEN836
SoundPressureLevelfora
4700-D
ThisunithasanequivalentcontinuousA-weighted
soundpressurelevelattheoperatorearof90dBA,
basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesperISO
11201andEN836.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof
105dBA/1pW ,basedonmeasurementsofidentical
machinesperISO11094.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Thisunitdoesnotexceedavibrationlevelof2.5m/s2at
thehandsbasedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines
perEN1033andEN836.
WholeBody
Thisunitdoesnotexceedavibrationlevelof0.5m/s2
attheposteriorbasedonmeasurementsofidentical
machinesperEN1032andEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
108–5278
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
93-7275
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
2.Donotusestartingaids.
93-6680
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfromoving
parts.
105-3888
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
2.T olocktheparkingbrake,securethebrakepedalswiththe
lockingpin,pressthebrakepedals,andpullouttheparking
brakeknob.
3.T ounlocktheparkingbrake,pressthebrakepedal.
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouch
thehotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator’sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
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105-7506
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
4.Engine—preheat
2.Engine—stop5.Engine—start
3.On
93-6699
1.Machinespeed3.Continuousvariable
setting
2.Slow4.Fast
105-9830
(AfxforCE)
1.Lock2.Unlock
105-9223
1.Warning-readtheOperator’sManual.
2.T ostarttheengine(readtheOperator’sManual),sitinthe
operators’position,turntheignitionkeytotheEngine-run
positionuntiltheEngine-preheatlightturnsoff,turnthe
ignitionkeytotheEngine-startposition,andpressthe
brakepedal.
3.T ostoptheengine(readtheOperator’sManual),disengage
thePTO,turntheignitionkeytotheEngine-stopposition,
removethekey,andlocktheparkingbrake.
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
93-6686
1.Hydraulicoil2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
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105-3889
107-1983
(Afxoverpartno.105–3889forCE)
*ThissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservativemaximum
slopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineareprescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,andremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
4.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts.
5.Tippingandcrushinghazard—donotdrivemachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees,weartheseatbelt,andlowerthe
cuttingunitwhendrivingdownslopes.
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108-4044
1.Lowerthecuttingunit(s).6.Fast11.PowerTake-off(PTO)
2.Raisethecuttingunit(s).7.Continuousvariablesetting12.High
3.Rightcuttingunit(GM4700-Donly)8.Slow13.Low
4.Centercuttingunits9.Engage14.Transmission
5.Leftcuttingunit(GM4700-Donly)10.Disengage
106–9290
1.Input5.Inseat9.Output13.Start
2.Backlap6.PTOswitch10.PTO14.Power
3.Hightempshutdown7.Parkbrakeoff11.Start
4.Hightempwarning(not
used)
8.Neutral12.ETR
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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.
105-9895
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
SeatKit,Model30398(soldseparately)1
SeatSuspensionKit,Model30312
(Mechanical)or30313(Air)(sold
separately)
1
Seatbelt1
Capscrew,7/16-20x1inch2
Lockwasher,7/16inch2
ManualTube1
1
R-clamp2
Installtheseat,seatbelt,andmanual
tube.
2WarningDecal1Usedonlyonmachinesoutsidethe
U.S.A.
3Nopartsrequired–Greasethemachine.
4Nopartsrequired–Checktherearaxlelubricant,hydraulic
uid,andengineoillevels
Operator’sManual1
EngineOperator’sManual1
PartsCatalog1
OperatorTrainingMaterial1
5
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Readthemanualsandwatchthe
trainingmaterialbeforeoperatingthe
machine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
InstallingtheSeat,SeatBelt,
andManualTube
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1SeatKit,Model30398(soldseparately)
1SeatSuspensionKit,Model30312(Mechanical)or
30313(Air)(soldseparately)
1Seatbelt
2Capscrew,7/16-20x1inch
2Lockwasher,7/16inch
1ManualTube
2R-clamp
Procedure
Themachineisshippedwithouttheseatassembly.
DeluxeSeatKit,ModelNo.30398,andSeatSuspension
Kit,ModelNo.30312or30313,mustbepurchasedand
installed.
1.Mountthemanualtubetotheseatsuspensionwith
the2R-clampsincludedinlooseparts(Figure3).
2.Installtheseatbelttoeachsideoftheseatwithabolt
andlockwasher,suppliedinlooseparts(Figure3).
Theseatbeltretractoristobemountedtotheright
sideoftheseatandtheseatbeltbuckletotheleft
side.
Important:Makesurethattheseatswitchis
connectedtotheseatswitchconnectoronthe
harness.
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Figure3
1.Manualtube3.Seatbeltretractor
2.R-clamp4.Seatbeltbuckle
3.Slidetheseatcompletelyforwardandbackwardto
ensureproperoperationandthatseatswitchwires
andconnectorsarenotpinchedordonocontactany
movingparts.
2
ReplacingtheWarningDecal
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1WarningDecal
Procedure
OnmachinesrequiringCEcompliance,replacewarning
decal,partno.107–1983withwarningdecalpartno.
105–3889.
3
GreasingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforethemachineisoperated,itmustbegreased
toensureproperlubrication.RefertoLubrication,
page31.Failuretoproperlygreasethemachinewill
resultinprematurefailureofcriticalparts.
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CheckingFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checktherearaxlelubricantlevelbeforetheengine
isrststarted,refertoCheckingtheRearAxle
LubricantinDriveSystemMaintenance,page39.
2.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforetheengineis
rststarted,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluid
LevelinOperation,page20.
3.Checktheengineoillevelbeforeandaftertheengine
isrststarted,refertoCheckingtheEngineOil
LevelinOperation,page20.
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ReadingtheManualsand
ViewingtheTrainingMaterial
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Operator’sManual
1EngineOperator’sManual
1PartsCatalog
1OperatorTrainingMaterial
1Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet
Procedure
1.Readthemanuals.
2.Viewthetrainingmaterial.
3.Storethedocumentationinasafeplace.
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ProductOverview
Figure4
1.Steeringwheel4.Tractionpedal7.ROPS(RolloverProtectionSystem)
2.Brakes5.Manualtube
3.Cuttingunit6.Hood/enginecompartment
Controls
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure5)controlsforwardand
reverseoperation.Depressthetopofthepedaltomove
forwardandthebottomtomovebackward.Ground
speeddependsonhowfarthepedalisdepressed.For
noload,maximumgroundspeed,fullydepressthepedal
whilethethrottleisinFast.
Tostop,reduceyourfootpressureonthetractionpedal
andallowittoreturntothecenterposition.
ForwardSpeedControl
Presettheforwardspeedcontrol(Figure5)tolimit
theamountthetractionpedalcanbedepressedinthe
forwarddirectiontomaintainaconstantmowingspeed.
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure5)hasthreepositions:Off,
On/Preheat,andStart.
EngineOilPressureWarningLight
Thelight(Figure5)illuminateswhentheengineoil
pressureisdangerouslylow.
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Figure5
1.Tractionpedal5.Chargeindicator
2.Forwardspeedcontrol6.Enginecoolant
temperaturewarning
light
3.Keyswitch7.Glowplugindicatorlight
4.Engineoilpressure
warninglight
ChargeIndicator
Thechargeindicator(Figure5)illuminateswhenthe
systemchargingcircuitmalfunctions.
EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning
Light
Thelight(Figure5)illuminatesandtheengineshuts
downwhencoolantreachesanexcessivelyhigh
temperature.
GlowPlugIndicatorLight
Whenlit,theglowplugindicatorlight(Figure5)
indicatesthattheglowplugsareon.
SpeedLimiterScrews
Adjustthescrew(s)(Figure6)tolimittheamountthe
tractionpedalcanbedepressedintheforwardorreverse
directiontolimitspeed.
Important:Thespeedlimiterscrewmuststopthe
tractionpedalbeforethepumpreachesfullstroke
ordamagetothepumpmayoccur.
Figure6
1.Forwardspeedlimiter
screw
2.Reversespeedlimiter
screw
BrakePedals
Twofootpedals(Figure7)operateindividualwheel
brakesforturningassistance,parking,andtoaidin
obtainingbettersidehilltraction.Alatchconnectsthe
pedalsforparkingbrakeoperationandtransport.
Figure7
1.Brakepedals3.Parkingbrakelatch
2.Pedallockinglatch
PedalLockingLatch
Thepedallockinglatch(Figure7)connectsthepedals
togethertoengagetheparkingbrake.
ParkingBrakeLatch
Aknobontheleftsideoftheconsoleactuatesthe
parkingbrakelock(Figure7).Toengagetheparking
brake,connectthepedalswiththelockinglatch,push
downonbothpedals,andpulltheparkingbrakelatch
out.Toreleasetheparkingbrake,depressbothpedals
untiltheparkingbrakelatchretracts.
ThrottleControl
Movethecontrol(Figure8orFigure9)forwardto
increasetheenginespeedandrearwardtodecreasethe
speed.
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Figure8
Model4500-D
1.Throttlecontrol5.PTOswitch
2.Liftlever6.Hi-Lospeedcontrol
3.Hourmeter7.Powerpoint
4.Enginetemperaturegauge
Figure9
Model4700-D
1.Throttlecontrol5.PTOswitch
2.Liftlever6.Hi-Lospeedcontrol
3.Hourmeter7.Powerpoint
4.Enginetemperaturegauge
LiftLever
Thelever(Figure8)raisesandlowersthecuttingunits.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure8)showsthetotalhoursthatthe
machinehasbeenoperated.
EngineTemperatureGauge
Thisgauge(Figure8)indicatestheenginecoolant
temperature.
PTOSwitch
ThePTOswitch(Figure8)hastwopositions:On
(engage)andOff(disengage).PushthePTOswitch
forwardtotheOnpositiontostarttheimplementor
cuttingunitblades.PushtheswitchbackwardtotheOff
positiontostopimplementoperation.
Hi-LoSpeedControl
Theswitch(Figure8)allowsthespeedrangetoincrease
fortransportofthemachine.Cuttingdeckswillnot
operateinhighrange.
PowerPoint
Thepowerpoint(Figure8)isusedtopoweroptional12
voltelectricalaccessories.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure10)indicatestheleveloffuelin
thetank.
Figure10
1.Fuelgauge
CuttingUnitLiftLatch(CE)
Thecuttingunitliftlatch(Figure11orFigure12)locks
thecentervecuttingunitliftleverswhenthecutting
unitsareintheraisedposition.
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Figure11
Model4500-D
1.Cuttingunitliftlatch
Figure12
Model4700-D
1.Cuttingunitliftlatch
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
TractionUnitSpecications
4500-D4700-D
Widthofcut109inches(2.8m)150inches(3.8m)
Overallwidth,
cuttingunits
down
112.8inches(286cm)153.8inches(391cm)
Overallwidth,
cuttingunitsup
(transport)
88.25inches(224cm)88.25inches(224cm)
Overalllength145.8inches(370cm)145.8inches(370cm)
Heightwith
ROPS
85inches(216cm)85inches(216cm)
Ground
clearance
6inches(15cm)6inches(15cm)
TrackWidth,
front
88.25inches(224cm)88.25inches(224cm)
TrackWidth,rear55.5inches(141cm)55.5inches(141cm)
Wheelbase67-1/2inches(171cm)67-1/2inches(171cm)
Weight(with
cuttingunitsand
nouids)
4123lb(1400kg)4674lb(2120kg)
EngineKubota,four-cycle,fourcylinder,122inchdisplacement,water-cooledturbodieselengine.Rated58hp@
2600RPM,23:1compressionratio.Lowidle-1300RPM,highidle-2800RPM.Oilcapacityis8qt.(7.6l)withlter.
CoolingsystemCapacityis2-3/4gallons(10.4l)of50/50mixtureofethyleneglycolanti-freeze.
FuelsystemReplaceableinlinelterandspin-onfuellter/waterseparator.Capacityis21gallons(79.5l)of#2dieselfuel.
Hydraulic
system
Reservoircapacityis7.5gallons(30l).Tworeplaceablespin-onlterelements.
GroundspeedMow:0-7MPH(0-11.3km/h)Transport:0-13MPH(0-21km/h)
TiresFront:29x14.00-15,6-ply,tubelessultra-tracktreadRear:20x12.00-10,6-ply,tubelessmultitracktread
Frontandbacktirepressureis20psi(138kPa).
Electricalsystem12volt,110minutereservecapacity(DIN)batteryand40amp.alternator.Negativeground.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,
someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudo
anymaintenance.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;
however,theoillevelmustbecheckedbeforethe
engineisrststarted.
Thecrankcasecapacityisapproximately8qt.(7.6l)
withthelter.
Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing
specications:
•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4or
higher.
•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above0°F)
•Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(all
temperatures)
Note:ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailable
fromyourdistributorineither15W-40or10W-30
viscosity.Seethepartscatalogforpartnumbers.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Unlocktheenginecoverlatchesandopenthe
enginecover.
3.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,installthe
dipstickintothetube,andpullitoutagain.
TheoillevelshouldbeuptotheFULLmark
(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Dipstick
4.IftheoilisbelowtheFULLmark,removethell
cap(Figure14)andaddoiluntilthelevelreaches
theFULLmark.Donotoverll.
Figure14
1.Oilllcap
Note:Whenusingdifferentoil,drainalloldoil
fromthecrankcasebeforeaddingnewoil.
5.Installtheoilllcapanddipstick.
6.Closetheenginecoverandsecureitwiththelatches.
CheckingtheCoolingSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Checklevelofcoolantatthebeginningofeachday.
Capacityofsystemis2-3/4gal.(10.4l).
1.Carefullyremovetheradiatorcapandexpansion
tankcap(Figure15).
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