Toro 30857N User manual

FormNo.3385-829RevA
Groundsmaster®4500-Dand
4700-DRotaryMower
ModelNo.30857N—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.30858N—SerialNo.314000001andUp
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andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisincorporatedwith
themuferassembly.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:Thisengineisequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
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Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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Figure1
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ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol.
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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Setup...........................................................................12
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................12
AdjustingtheRollerScraper(Optional).....................12
InstallingtheMulchingBafe(Optional)...................13
GreasingtheMachine.............................................13
CheckingFluidLevels.............................................13
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................14
Specications........................................................17
TractionUnitSpecications.....................................17
CuttingUnitSpecications......................................17
Attachments/Accessories........................................17
Operation....................................................................18
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................18
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................19
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................19
CheckingtheHydraulic-uidLevel...........................20
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................21
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................21
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches...............................22
PushingorTowingtheMachine................................22
LocatingtheJackingPoints......................................23
LocatingtheTieDowns..........................................23
OperatingtheEngineCoolingFan............................23
SelectingaBlade.....................................................23
ChoosingAccessories.............................................24
OperatingTips......................................................24
Maintenance.................................................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................26
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................27
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................28
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................29
RemovingtheHood...............................................29
Lubrication...............................................................29
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................29
EngineMaintenance..................................................31
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................31
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................32
AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................32
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................33
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................33
CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections..................33
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................33
ServicingtheFuelPickupTubeScreen.......................33
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors................................34
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................34
ChargingandConnectingtheBattery........................34
ServicingtheBattery...............................................36
ServicingtheFuses.................................................36
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................37
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................37
CheckingthePlanetaryGearDriveOil......................37
ChangingthePlanetaryGearDriveOil......................37
CheckingtheRearAxleLubricant.............................38
ChangingtheRearAxleLubricant.............................38
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................38
CheckingtheRearWheelToe-in...............................39
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................40
ServicingtheEngineCoolingSystem........................40
BrakeMaintenance....................................................41
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................41
BeltMaintenance......................................................41
ServicingtheAlternatorBelt....................................41
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................42
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................42
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.................................42
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................43
ChangingtheCounterbalanceSettings.......................43
CuttingDeckMaintenance..........................................44
SeparatingtheCuttingDecksfromtheTraction
Unit..................................................................44
MountingtheCuttingDeckstotheTraction
Unit..................................................................45
ServicingtheBladePlane.........................................45
ServicingtheCutterBlade.......................................46
ServicingtheFrontRoller........................................47
Cleaning...................................................................48
ServicingtheSparkArresterMufer.........................48
Storage........................................................................48
PreparingtheTractionUnit.....................................48
PreparingtheEngine..............................................48
CuttingDeck.........................................................48
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheENISO
5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.
Training
•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguageof
thismanual,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthis
materialtothem.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforthetask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto
property.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long
trousers,ahardhat,safetyglasses,andhearingprotection.
Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangled
inmovingparts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacewornordamagedsilencers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand
duringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unlessthe
mowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen
suggestedintheoperator'smanual.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besure
thatallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,and
functioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–settheparkingbrake;
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–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
Important:Allowtheenginetoidlefor5minutes
beforeshuttingitoffafterafull-loadoperation.
Failuretodosomayleadtoturbochargertrouble.
•Stoptheengineinthefollowingconditions:
–beforefuelling;
–beforemakingheightadjustment.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaning,orworkingonthemower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforestartingandoperatingthe
equipmentagain.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-out.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesfromrotating.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
atrailerortruck
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)—UseandMaintenance
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely
necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded
ROPSisinthedownposition.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna
foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,drop-offs,
orwater.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
•Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethatthe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartment,andfuel-storage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Onmulti-spindlemowers,takecareasrotatingoneblade
cancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,settheparking
brake,stoptheengine,andremovetheignitionkey.Wait
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forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthepositive
last.Connectthepositiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wearglovesanduse
cautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Storethemachinewiththecuttingunitsinthelowered
positionorsecurethewingdeckswiththestoragelatches
topreventthemfromunintentionallylowering.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes
orsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
embankments,orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.
•WhenoperatingamachinewithROPS(roll-over
protectionsystem)neverremovetheROPSandalways
usetheseatbelt.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust
pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stopped,becausetheseareascouldbehotenoughto
causeburns.
•Onanyhill,thereisthepossibilityoftippingorrolling
over,buttheriskincreasesastheslopeangleincreases.
Steephillsshouldbeavoided.
•Thecuttingunitsmustbeloweredwhengoingdown
slopes,tomaintainsteeringcontrol.
•Engagethetractiondriveslowly,alwayskeepyourfoot
onthetractionpedal,especiallywhentravelingdownhill.
•Usereverseonthetractionpedalforbraking.
•Ifthemachinestallswhenclimbingaslope,donotturn
themachinearound.Alwaysbackslowly,straightdown
theslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornearthe
mowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,combined
withterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned
guardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donotresume
mowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesurethatallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
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Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro
Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsandreplacement
parts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedifusedwith
unapprovedattachments.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
117-4763
1.Toengagetheparking
brake,securethebrake
pedalswiththelockingpin,
presstheparkingbrake
pedalsandengagethetoe
pedal.
2.Todisengagetheparking
brake,disengagethe
lockingpinandreleasethe
pedals.
117–2384
1.Off6.PowerTake-off(PTO)
2.Headlights7.High
3.On8.Tractioncontrol
4.Fast9.Low
5.Slow
117–2385
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Engine—preheat
2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop
117–2387
1.Raiseleftdeck4.Coolingfan
2.Raisecenterdeck5.Reverse
3.Raiserightdeck6.Automatic
117-4765
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Donotusestartingaids.
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117-4766
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
117-4764
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3.Cuttinghazardoffoot,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
112-5297
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
3.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds;lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes;usearolloverprotectionsystemandweartheseat
belt
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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117-4761
1.Starter,20A6.GM4500controller,2A
2.Worklight,10A7.Powersupplied,7.5A
3.Seat,10A8.GM4700controller,2A
4.Powerpoint,10A9.Enginepreheat,60A
5.Gauges,10A
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.
117–2718
117-4758
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104-1086
1.Heightofcut
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Setup
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingmachine
EngineOperator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingengine
PartsCatalog1Usetoreferencepartnumbers
OperatorTrainingMaterial1Viewbeforeoperatingmachine
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
Important:Thiscuttingdeckoftencutsapproximately
6mm(1/4inch)lowerthanareelcuttingunitwiththe
samebenchsetting.Itmaybenecessarytohavethese
rotarycuttingdeck’sbenchset6mm(1/4inch)above
thatofreelscuttinginthesamearea.
Important:Accesstotherearcuttingunitsisgreatly
improvedbyremovingthecuttingunitfromthetractor.
IftheunitisequippedwithaSidewinder®,sidewindthe
cuttingunitstotheright,removetherearcuttingunit,
andslideitouttotherightside.
1.Lowerthecuttingdecktotheground,stoptheengine,
andremovethekeyfromignitionswitch.
2.Loosentheboltsecuringeachheight-of-cutbracketto
theheight-of-cutplate(frontandeachside)(Figure3).
3.Beginningwithfrontadjustment,removethebolt.
Figure3
1.Heightofcutbracket3.Spacer
2.Heightofcutplate
4.Whilesupportingthechamber,removethespacer
(Figure3).
5.Movethechambertothedesiredheight-of-cutand
installaspacerintothedesignatedheight-of-cuthole
andslot(Figure4).
Figure4
6.Positionthetappedplateinlinewiththespacer.
7.Installtheboltngertight.
8.Repeatsteps4-7foreachsideadjustment.
9.Tightenallthreeboltsto41N-m(30ft-lb).Always
tightenthefrontboltrst.
Note:Adjustmentsofmorethan3.8cm(1-1/2
inches)mayrequiretemporaryassemblytoan
intermediateheighttopreventbinding(e.g.changing
from3.1to7cm(1.25to2.75inch)height-of-cut).
AdjustingtheRollerScraper
(Optional)
Theoptionalrearrollerscraperisdesignedtoworkbest
whenthereisanevengapof0.5to1mm(0.020–0.040inch)
betweenthescraperandroller.
1.Loosenthegreasettingandthemountingscrew
(Figure5).
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G01 1346
1
2
3
Figure5
1.Rollerscraper3.Greasetting
2.Mountingscrew
2.Slidethescraperupordownuntilagapof0.5to1
mm(0.020to0.040inch)isachievedbetweentherod
andtheroller.
3.Securethegreasettingandscrewto41N-m(30ft-lb)
inanalternatingsequence.
InstallingtheMulchingBafe
(Optional)
1.Thoroughlycleandebrisfromthemountingholeson
therearwallandleftsidewallofthechamber.
2.Installthemulchingbafeintherearopeningand
secureitwith5angeheadbolts(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Mulchingbafe
3.Verifythatmulchingbafedoesnotinterferewith
thetipofthebladeanddoesnotprotrudeinsidethe
surfaceoftherearchamberwall.
WARNING
Donotusethehighliftbladewiththe
mulchingbafe.Thebladecouldbreak,
resultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.
GreasingtheMachine
Beforethemachineisoperated,itmustbegreasedtoensure
properlubrication.Failuretoproperlygreasethemachine
willresultinprematurefailureofcriticalparts.
CheckingFluidLevels
1.Checktherear-axlelubricantlevelbeforetheengineis
rststarted,refertoCheckingtheRearAxleLubricant.
2.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbeforetheengineisrst
started,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.
3.Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeandaftertheengine
isrststarted,refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevel.
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ProductOverview
Controls
BrakePedals
2footpedals(Figure7)operateindividualwheelbrakesfor
turningassistanceandtoaidinobtainingbetterside-hill
traction.
Pedal-lockingLatch
Thepedal-lockinglatch(Figure7)connectsthepedals
togethertoengagetheparkingbrake.
Parking-brakePedal
Toengagetheparkingbrake,(Figure7)connectthepedals
togetherwiththepedal-lockinglatch,pushdownonthe
rightbrakepedalwhileengagingthetoepedal.Torelease
theparkingbrake,press1ofthebrakepedalsuntilthe
parking-brakelatchretracts.
Figure7
1.Brakepedal4.Tractionpedal
2.Pedal-lockinglatch5.Tilt-steeringpedal
3.Parking-brakepedal
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure7)controlsforwardandreverse
operation.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardandthe
bottomtomovebackward.Groundspeeddependsonhow
faryoupressthepedal.Forno-load,maximumgroundspeed,
fullypressthepedalwhilethethrottleisintheFastposition.
Tostop,reduceyourfootpressureonthetractionpedaland
allowittoreturntothecenterposition.
Tilt-steeringPedal
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardsyou,pressthefootpedal
(Figure7)down,andpullthesteeringtowertowardyouto
themostcomfortablepositionandthenreleasethepedal.
Speed-limiterScrews
Adjustthescrew(s)(Figure8)tolimittheextenttowhich
youcanpressthetractionpedalintheforwardorreverse
directiontolimitspeed.
Important:Thespeed-limiterscrewmuststopthe
tractionpedalbeforethepumpreachesfullstroke,or
damagetothepumpmayoccur.
Figure8
1.Forwardspeed-limiter
screw
2.Reversespeed-limiter
screw
DiagnosticLight
Thediagnosticlight(Figure9)willilluminateshouldasystem
faultberecognized.
Coolant-temperatureGauge
Duringnormaloperatingconditionsthegauge(Figure9)
shouldbeinthegreenrange.Checkthecoolingsystemifthe
gaugegoestotheyelloworredrange.
Oil-pressureWarningLight
Thelight(Figure9)illuminateswhentheengineoilpressure
isdangerouslylow.
ChargeIndicator
Thechargeindicator(Figure9)illuminateswhenthesystem
chargingcircuitmalfunctions.
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure9)has3positions:Off,On/Preheat,
andStart.
PTOSwitch
ThePTOswitch(Figure9)has2positions:Out(start)and
In(stop).PullthePTObuttonouttoengagethecutting
unitblades.Pushinthebuttontodisengagethecuttingunit
blades.
High-lowSpeedControl
Theswitch(Figure9)allowsthespeedrangetoincreasefor
transportofthemachine.Cuttingdeckswillnotoperatein
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thehighrange.Also,thedeckscannotbeloweredfromthe
transportpositionwhentheswitchisinthehighrange.
Figure9
1.Diagnosticlight8.Liftswitches(GM4700
only)
2.Coolant-temperature
gauge
9.Liftswitch(GM4500and
GM4700)
3.Oil-pressurewarninglight10.Throttlecontrol
4.Chargeindicator11.Lightswitch
5.Keyswitch12.Glow-plugindicatorlight
6.PTOswitch13.Coolant-temperature
warninglight
7.High-lowspeedcontrol
LiftSwitches
Theliftswitches(Figure9)raiseandlowerthecutting
units.Presstheswitchesforwardtolowerthecuttingunits
andbackwardtoraisethecuttingunits.Whenstartingthe
machine,withthecuttingunitsinthedownposition,pressthe
liftswitchdowntoallowthecuttingunitstooatandmow .
Note:Thedeckswillnotlowerwhileinthehigh-speed
range,andtheywillnotraiseorloweriftheoperatorisout
oftheseatwhentheengineisrunning.
ThrottleControl
Movethecontrol(Figure9)forwardtoincreasetheengine
speedandrearwardtodecreasethespeed.
LightSwitch
Presstheloweredgeoftheswitch(Figure9)toturnonthe
lights.Presstheupperedgeoftheswitchtoturnoffthelights.
Glow-plugIndicatorLight
Whenlit,theglow-plugindicatorlight(Figure9)indicates
thattheglowplugsareon.
Coolant-temperatureWarningLight
Thelight(Figure9)illuminatesandthecuttingunitsshut
down(PTOdisengages).Ifthetemperaturecontinuestorise
theenginewillshutdown.
PowerPoint
Thepowerpoint(Figure10)isusedtopoweroptional12-volt
electricalaccessories.
Figure10
1.Powerpoint3.Bagholder
2.Engine-cooling-fanswitch4.Hourmeter
Engine-cooling-fanSwitch
Themachineisequippedwithahydraulicallydriven
auto-reversingengine-coolingfan.Thefanswitch(Figure10)
has2positions:R(manualreverse)andAuto(normal).Refer
toOperatingtheEngineCoolingFan(page23).
BagHolder
Usethebagholder(Figure10)forstorage.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure10)showsthetotalhoursthatthe
machinehasbeenoperated.
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FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure11)indicatestheleveloffuelinthe
tank.
Figure11
1.Fuelgauge
SeatAdjustments
ForeandAftAdjustingLever
Pulloutonthelevertoslidetheseatforeoraft(Figure12).
SeatArmrestAdjustingKnob
Rotatetheknobtoadjusttheseatarmrestangle(Figure12).
Seat-backAdjustingLever
Movethelevertoadjusttheseat-backangle(Figure12).
Weightgauge
Theweightgaugeindicateswhentheseatisadjustedtothe
weightoftheoperator(Figure12).Youcanmakeheight
adjustmentsbypositioningthesuspensionwithintherange
ofthegreenregion.
1
2
3
4
5
G024916
Figure12
1.Weight-adjustinglever4.Seat-backadjustinglever
2.Weightgauge5.Armrestadjustingknob
3.Foreandaftadjusting
lever
Weight-adjustingLever
Adjustforoperatorweight(Figure12).Pulluponthelever
toincreasetheairpressureandpushdowntodecreasetheair
pressure.Theproperadjustmentisattainedwhentheweight
gaugeisinthegreenregion.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
TractionUnitSpecications
4500-D4700-D
Widthofcut2.8m(109inches)3.8m(150inches)
Overallwidth,
cuttingunits
down
286cm(112.8inches)391cm(153.8inches)
Overallwidth,
cuttingunitsup
(transport)
224cm(88.25inches)224cm(88.25inches)
Overalllength370cm(145.8inches)370cm(145.8inches)
Heightwith
ROPS
216cm(85inches)216cm(85inches)
Ground
clearance
15cm(6inches)15cm(6inches)
Trackwidth,
front
224cm(88.25inches)224cm(88.25inches)
Trackwidth,
rear
141cm(55.5inches)141cm(55.5inches)
Wheelbase171cm(67.5inches)171cm(67.5inches)
Netweight(with
cuttingunits
andnouids)
1995kg(4400lb)2245kg(4950lb)
CuttingUnitSpecications
Length86.4cm(34inches)
Width86.4cm(34inches)
Height24.4cm(9.6inches)
tocarriermount
26.7cm(10–1/2inches)
at3/4inchheightofcut
34.9cm(13–3/4inches)at
4inchheightofcut
Weight88kg(195pounds)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someone
couldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoany
maintenance.
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;however,the
oillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandaftertheengineisrst
started.
Thecrankcasecapacityisapproximately9.5L(10USqt)with
thelter.
Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing
specications:
•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4,orhigher.
•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above-18°C[0°F])
•Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(alltemperatures)
Note:ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyour
distributorineither15W-40or10W-30viscosity.Seethe
partscatalogforpartnumbers.
Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhenthe
engineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedfortheday.Ifit
hasalreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrainbackdownto
thesumpforatleast10minutesbeforechecking.Ifthe
oillevelisatorbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,add
oiltobringtheoilleveltotheFullmark.Donotoverll.
IftheoillevelisbetweentheFullandAddmarks,nooil
additionisrequired.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Unlocktheenginecoverlatchesandopentheengine
cover.
3.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,installthedipstick
intothetube,andpullitoutagain.
Theoillevelshouldbeinthesaferange(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Dipstick
4.Iftheoilisbelowthesaferange,removethellcap
(Figure14)andaddoiluntilthelevelreachestheFull
mark.Donotoverll.
Figure14
1.Oil-llcap
Note:Whenusingdifferentoil,drainalloldoilfrom
thecrankcasebeforeaddingnewoil.
5.Installtheoilllcapanddipstick.
6.Closetheenginecoverandsecureitwiththelatches.
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CheckingtheCoolingSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Checkthecoolantlevelatthebeginningofeachday.The
capacityofthesystemis12.3L(13USqt).
1.Carefullyremovetheradiatorcap.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,the
pressurized,hotcoolantcanescapeandcause
burns.
•Donotopentheradiatorcapwhenthe
engineisrunning.
•Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,
andopenthecapslowlytoallowsteamto
escape.
Figure15
1.Expansiontank
2.Checkthecoolantlevelintheradiator.
Note:Theradiatorshouldbelledtothetopofthe
llerneckandtheexpansiontanklledtotheFull
mark(Figure15).
3.Ifthecoolantislow,adda50/50mixtureofwaterand
ethyleneglycolantifreeze.
Important:Donotusewateronlyor
alcohol/methanol-basedcoolants.
4.Installtheradiatorcapandtheexpansion-tankcap.
FillingtheFuelTank
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow
(<500ppm)orultra-low(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The
minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchasefuelin
quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daystoensurefuel
freshness.
Fueltankcapacity:83L(22USgallons)
Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(Number2-D)attemperatures
above-7°C(20°F)andwinter-gradedieselfuel(Number1-D
orNumber1-D/2-Dblend)below-7°C(20°F).Useof
winter-gradefuelatlowertemperaturesprovidesalowerash
pointandcold-owcharacteristicswhichwilleasestarting
andreducefuel-lterplugging.
Useofsummer-gradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)willcontribute
towardlongerfuel-pumplifeandincreasedpowercompared
towinter-gradefuel.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadof
dieselfuel.Failuretoobservethiscautionwilldamage
theengine.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.
BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelofup
toB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).Thepetrodiesel
portionshouldbeloworultra-lowsulfur.Observethe
followingprecautions:
•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication
ASTMD6751orEN14214.
•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975
orEN590.
•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodieselblends.
•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblendsincold
weather.
•Monitorseals,hoses,andgasketsincontactwithfuelas
theymaybedegradedovertime.
•Fuel-lterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter
convertingtobiodieselblends.
•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformoreinformation
onbiodiesel.
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DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors,in
anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup
anyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuel
tothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4
to1/2inch)belowthetopofthetank,notthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
thefueltoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana180-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
1.Removethefuel-tankcap(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Fuel-tankcap
2.Fillthetanktoabout6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)
belowthetopofthetank,notthellerneck,with
Number2-Ddieselfuel.Theninstallthecap.
Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse;this
willminimizepossiblebuildupofcondensationinside
thefueltank.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleased,causingasparkwhich
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe
truckortrailer,andfueltheequipmentwiththe
wheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenfuelsuchequipment
onatruckortrailerfromaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Ifafuel-dispensernozzlemustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
CheckingtheHydraulic-uid
Level
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Thereservoirislledatthefactorywithapproximately
28.4L(7.5USgallons)ofhigh-qualityhydraulicuid.Check
thelevelofthehydraulicuidbeforetheengineisrststarted
anddailythereafter.Therecommendedreplacementuid
isasfollows:
ToroPremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid(Availablein
19L(5USgallon)pailsor208L(55gallon)drums.Seethe
partscatalogorTorodistributorforpartnumbers)
Alternativeuids:IftheTorouidisnotavailable,other
conventional,petroleum-baseduidsmaybeused,
providedtheymeetallofthefollowingmaterialproperties
andindustryspecications.Checkwithyouroilsupplier
toseewhethertheoilmeetsthesespecications.Note:
Torowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamagecausedby
impropersubstitutions,souseonlyproductsfromreputable
manufacturerswhowillstandbehindtheirrecommendation.
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