Toro 30859 User manual

FormNo.3379-421RevA
Groundsmaster®4300-DTraction
Unit
ModelNo.30859—SerialNo.310000001andUp
ModelNo.30861—SerialNo.310000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,andon
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,
mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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platemountedontheleftsideoftheframeunderthefoot
rest.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
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messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure1),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure1
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
SoundPowerLevel..................................................6
SoundPressureLevel...............................................6
VibrationLevel......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................11
1AdjustingtheTirePressure....................................11
2AdjustingtheStepHeight.....................................11
3AdjustingtheControlArmPosition........................12
4RemovetheShippingBlocksandPins.....................12
5InstallingRearWeights.........................................13
6InstallingtheHoodLatchforCE
Compliance........................................................14
7InstallingtheThrottleStopforCE
Compliance........................................................15
ProductOverview.........................................................16
Controls...............................................................16
Specications........................................................19
Attachments/Accessories........................................19
Operation....................................................................19
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................19
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................20
AddingFuel...........................................................20
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid...................................22
ChecktheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.........................23
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................23
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................23
PushingorTowingtheMachine................................24
JackingPoints........................................................24
TieDowns............................................................24
UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight..........................25
DiagnosticAceDisplay...........................................25
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches...............................26
HydraulicValveSolenoidFunctions..........................27
OperatingTips......................................................27
Maintenance.................................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................29
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................30
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................31
Lubrication...............................................................31
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................31
EngineMaintenance..................................................33
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................33
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................33
AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................34
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................35
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................35
CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections..................35
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................35
FuelPick-upTubeScreen........................................35
BleedingAirfromtheFuelInjectors..........................35
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................36
ServicingtheBattery...............................................36
Fuses....................................................................36
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................37
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................37
AdjustingtheRearWheelToe-in..............................38
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................38
RemovingDebrisfromtheCoolingSystem................38
BrakeMaintenance....................................................39
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................39
AdjustingtheParkingBrake....................................39
BeltMaintenance......................................................40
TensioningtheAlternatorBelt.................................40
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................41
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................41
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.................................41
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................42
ChangingtheCounterbalanceSettings.......................42
HydraulicSystemTestPorts.....................................43
Storage........................................................................43
PreparingtheTractionUnit.....................................43
PreparingtheEngine..............................................43
Schematics...................................................................44
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2004
specicationsineffectattimeofproduction,when
equippedwithrearweight.Refertothesectioninthis
manualonInstallingRearWeight.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2004.
Training
•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,orproperty.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long
trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andearprotection.Long
hair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefootor
wearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethefollowing
precautions:
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis
purpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refuelling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove
thecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhiletheengineis
runningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostarttheengine
butmovethemachineawayfromtheareaofspillage
andavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilfuel
vaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand
duringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightsasidentied
intheoperator'smanual.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
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•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother
thangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if
theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel
offattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingdecks.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingdecks,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyfromignition.Wait
forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingdecks,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.Wearprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
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•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes
orsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or
otherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.
•Raisethecuttingdeckswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust
pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit
tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornearthe
mowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,combined
withterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned
guardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donotresume
mowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall
hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
decksandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingdecks,attachments,and
anymovingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro
Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsandreplacement
parts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedifusedwith
unapprovedattachments.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof92
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.34m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.43m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.33m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
108-5278
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
110-8869
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
3.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds;lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes;usearolloverprotectionsystemandweartheseat
belt.AlwayswearaseatbeltwhenaROPSisinplace.
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingdecks,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
5.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donottowthe
machine.
110-8973
(Afxoverpartno.110–8869forCE*)*Thissafetydecalincludesa
slopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliancetotheEuropeanLawnMower
SafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservativemaximumslopeanglesindicatedfor
operationofthismachineareprescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
3.Tippinghazard—donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15°;
lowerthecuttingdeckswhenoperatingonslopes;wear
thesafetybelt.
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingdecks,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine
5.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
110-8921
1.Tractionunitspeed
2.Slow
3.Fast
117–2718
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117–0169
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Powerpoint—10amp
3.Headlights—10amp
4.Power—10amp
5.Enginestart—15amp
6.Optionalairrideseatsuspension—20amp
7.EnginecomputermanagementC—7.5amp
8.EnginecomputermanagementB—7.5amp
9.EnginecomputermanagementA—7.5amp
117–2385
1.ReadtheOperators
Manual.
3.Engine—preheat
2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop
93–6689
1.Danger—donotsitontheplasticshroud.
117–0170
1.Headlights6.Continuousvariable
throttlesetting
2.Engage7.Slow
3.Powertake-off(PTO)8.Lowercuttingunits
4.Disengage9.Raisecuttingunits
5.Fast10.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
93-6681
1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
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110-0986
1.Pressthebrakepedalandparkingbrakepedaltosetthe
parkingbrake.
2.Pressthebrakepedaltoapplythebrake.
3.Pressthetractionpedaltomovethemachineforward.
4.Reelenabledmode
5.Transportmode
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
117-0168
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
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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.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Adjustthetirepressure.
2Nopartsrequired–Adjustthestepheight.
3Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecontrolarmposition.
4Nopartsrequired–Removeshippingblocksandpins
5Rearweights(quantityvarieswith
conguration).VariesInstallrearweights(orderfromyour ToroDistributor).
Hoodlatchassembly1
6Washer1InstallthehoodlatchforCEcompliance
Throttlestop1
7Setscrew1InstallthethrottlestopforCEcompliance
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
EngineOperator'sManual1
PartsCatalog1
CECerticate1
OperatorTrainingMaterial1
Reviewbeforeoperatingmachine
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
AdjustingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareover-inatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Correctairpressurein
thefrontandreartiresis12to15psi(83to103kPa).
Important:Maintainevenpressureinalltirestoensure
uniformcontactwiththeturf.
2
AdjustingtheStepHeight
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theheightofthestepscanbeadjustedfortheoperators
comfort.
1.Removethe2boltsandnutssecuringthestepbrackets
tothetractionunitframe(Figure2)
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Figure2
1.Step2.Stepbrackets
2.Raiseorlowerthesteptothedesiredheightand
re-securethebracketstotheframewiththe2bolts
andnuts.
3.Repeattheprocedureontheotherstep.
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AdjustingtheControlArm
Position
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thecontrolarmpositioncanbeadjustedfortheoperators
comfort.
1.Loosenthe2boltssecuringthecontrolarmtothe
retainingbracket(Figure3).
Figure3
1.Controlarm3.Bolts(2)
2.Retainingbrackets
2.Rotatethecontrolarmtothedesiredpositionand
tightenthe2bolts.
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RemovetheShippingBlocks
andPins
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removeanddiscardtheshippingblocksfromthe
cuttingdecks.
2.Removeanddiscardtheshippingpinsfromthecutting
decksuspensionarms.Theshippingpinsstabilizethe
cuttingdecksduringshippingandmustberemoved
beforeoperation.
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5
InstallingRearWeights
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
VariesRearweights(quantityvarieswithconguration).
Procedure
TheGroundsmaster4300–DTractionUnitcomplieswithCENstandardEN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004Standardswhenequippedwithrearweightsand/or90lbofcalciumchlorideballastisaddedtorearwheels.Use
thefollowingchartstodeterminethecombinationsofweightsrequiredforyourconguration.Orderpartsfromyour
localAuthorizedToroDistributor.
WeightP/N110-8985-03
CongurationNumberofweightsto
meetANSI(US)standards
Numberofweightsto
meetCE(European)
standards
Fasteners(2each
required)forweightsWeightLocation
BaseUnit603231–34CarriageBolt
104–8301Nut
3ontopofbumperand
3underbumper
WithRecycler
Kit90lbcalciumchloride*0N/AN/A
WithSunshade
orCooltops90lbcalciumchloride*43231–7Carriage Bolt104–8301Nut
1ontopofbumperand
3underbumper
With4Post
ROPS&
Sunshadeor
Cooltops
90lbcalciumchloride*43231–7Carriage
Bolt104–8301Nut
1ontopofbumperand
3underbumper
*Installtubesinsidethereartiresbeforeaddingcalciumchloride.
Important:Alwaysinstalltubesinsidethereartiresbeforecalciumchlorideisinstalled.Ifapunctureoccursina
tirewithcalciumchloride,removethemachinefromtheturfareaasquicklyaspossible.Topreventpossibledamage
totheturf,immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawithwater.
Usethefollowingproceduretomounttheappropriateamountofweight(seeweightcharts)tothetoporbottomofthe
rearbumperasshowninFigure4.
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Figure4
1.Tractionmanifold5.Weight(s)
2.Spacers6.Carriagebolt
3.Bolts7.Nut
4.Washers
•Removethe3bolts,washers,andspacerssecuringthetractionmanifoldtothebottomoftherearbumper(Figure4a).
•Positiontheappropriateamountofweightonthetopand/orbottomoftherearbumper.
•Mounttheweight(s)andthetractionmanifoldtothebumperwiththe3bolts,washersandspacerspreviouslyremoved
(Figure4b).
Note:Donotusethespacerswheninstallingmorethantwoweightsunderthebumper(Figure4c).
•Securetheouteredgesoftheweight(s)tothebumperwith2carriageboltsandnuts(Figure4c).
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InstallingtheHoodLatchfor
CECompliance
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Hoodlatchassembly
1Washer
Procedure
1.Unlatchandraisethehood.
2.Removetherubbergrommetfromtheholeintheleft
sideofthehood(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Rubbergrommet
3.Removethenutfromthehoodlatchassembly(Figure
6).
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Figure6
1.Hoodlatch3.Rubberwasher
2.Nut4.Metalwasher
4.Outsidethehood,insertthehookendofthelatch
throughtheholeinthehood.Makesuretherubber
sealingwasherremainstotheoutersideofthehood.
5.Insidethehood,insertthemetalwasherontothelatch
andsecurewiththenut.Makesurethelatchengages
theframecatchwhenitislocked.Usetheenclosed
hoodlatchkeytooperatethehoodlatch.
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InstallingtheThrottleStopfor
CECompliance
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Throttlestop
1Setscrew
Procedure
1.Loosenthesetscrewonthethrottlestop(Figure7).
2.Slidethethrottlestopontothehighidlestopscrew
(Figure7).Thechamferedendofthethrottlestopis
tobepositionedoutward.
Figure7
1.Throttlestop2.Setscrew
3.Starttheengineandallowittorunfor5to10minutes.
4.Adjustthehighidleto2860rpmwiththecuttingdecks
disengaged.
5.Tightenthesetscrew.
6.Applyadhesiveintothesetscrewtopreventtampering.
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ProductOverview
Controls
SeatAdjustingKnobs
Theseatadjustinglever(Figure8)allowsyoutoadjustthe
seatforeandaft.Theweightadjustingknobadjuststheseat
fortheoperator'sweight.Theweightgaugeindicateswhen
theseatisadjustedtotheweightoftheoperator.Theheight
adjustingknobadjuststheseatfortheoperator'sheight.
Figure8
1.Weightgauge3.Heightadjustingknob
2.Weightadjustingknob4.Adjustinglever(foreand
aft)
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure9)controlstheforwardandreverse
operation.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardandthe
bottomtomoverearward.Groundspeeddependsonhow
faryoupressthepedal.Fornoload,maximumgroundspeed,
fullypressthepedalwhilethethrottleisintheFastposition.
Tostop,reducefootpressureonthetractionpedalandallow
ittoreturntothecenterposition.
Figure9
1.Tractionpedal4.Brakepedal
2.Mowspeedlimiter5.Parkingbrake
3.Spacers6.Tiltsteeringpedal
MowSpeedLimiter
Whenthemowspeedlimiter(Figure9)isippedupitwill
controlthemowspeedandallowthecuttingdeckstobe
engaged.Eachspaceradjuststhemowingspeedby½mile
perhour.Themorespacersyouhave,onthetopofthebolt
thesloweryouwillgo.Fortransport,ipbackthemowspeed
limiterandyouwillhavemaximumtransportspeed.
BrakePedal
Pressthebrakepedal(Figure9)tostopthemachine.
ParkingBrake
Toengagetheparkingbrake,(Figure9)pushdownonthe
brakepedalandpressthetopforwardtolatch.Toreleasethe
parkingbrake,pressthebrakepedaluntiltheparkingbrake
latchretracts.
TiltSteeringPedal
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardsyou,pressthefootpedal
(Figure9)down,andpullthesteeringtowertowardyouto
themostcomfortablepositionandthenreleasethepedal.
ThrottleControl
Movethethrottlecontrol(Figure10)forwardtoincreasethe
enginespeedandrearwardtodecreasespeed.
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G003956
1
2
3
4
567
8
9
10
Figure10
1.Throttlecontrol6.Enginecoolant
temperaturegauge
2.Enable/disableswitch7.Engineoilpressure
warninglight
3.Glowplugindicatorlight8.Chargeindicator
4.Enginecoolant
temperaturewarning
light
9.Keyswitch
5.Diagnosticlight10.Lowermow/raisecontrol
lever
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure10)hasthreepositions:Off,
On/Preheat,andStart.
EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning
Light
Thislight(Figure10)illuminatesandthemowersshutdown
whentheenginecoolantreachesahightemperature.Ifthe
enginetemperaturecontinuestorise,theenginewillshut
down.
EngineCoolantTemperatureGauge
Duringnormaloperatingconditionsthegauge(Figure10)
shouldbeinthegreenrange.Checkthecoolingsystemifthe
gaugegoestotheyelloworredrange.
DiagnosticLight
Itwillilluminateshouldasystemfaultberecognized.
LowerMow/RaiseControlLever
Thislever(Figure10)raisesandlowersthecuttingdecks
andalsostartsandstopsthemowerswhenthemowersare
enabledinthemowmode.Whenstartingthedecksinthe
downposition,thisleverwillturnthedecksonifthePTO
andthemowspeedlimiterareengaged.
GlowPlugIndicatorLight
Thislight(Figure10)illuminateswhentheglowplugsare
preheating.
EngineOilPressureWarningLight
Thislight(Figure10)indicatesdangerouslylowengineoil
pressure.
ChargeIndicator
Thechargeindicator(Figure10)illuminateswhenthesystem
chargingcircuitmalfunctions.
Enable/DisableSwitch
Usetheenable/disableswitch(Figure10)inconjunctionwith
thelowermow/raisecontrollevertooperatethemowers.
Themowerscannotbeloweredwhenthemow/transport
leverisinthetransportposition.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure11)showsthetotalhoursthatthe
machinehasbeenoperated.
Figure11
1.Hourmeter
HydraulicFilterRestrictionIndicator
Withtheenginerunningatnormaloperatingtemperature,
viewtheindicator(Figure12),itshouldbeintheGreenzone.
WhentheindicatorisintheRedzone,changethehydraulic
lters.
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Figure12
1.Hydrauliclterrestrictionindicator
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure13)showstheamountoffuelinthe
tank.
Figure13
1.Fueltankcap
2.Fuelgauge
HeadlightSwitch
Pivottheswitchdownwardtoturnontheheadlights
(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Headlightswitch
PowerPoint
Thepowerpointisa12voltpowersupplyforelectronic
devices(Figure15).
Figure15
1.Powerpoint
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
TransportWidth89inches(226cm)
Widthofcut90inches(229cm)
Length126inches(320cm)
Height86inches(218cm)
Netweight*3,114lb(1,412kg)
Fueltankcapacity13.5USgallons(51l)
Transportspeed0–10mph(0–16kph)
Mowingspeed0–8mph(0–13kph)
*Withcuttingdecksanduids
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someone
couldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Lowerthecuttingdeckstotheground,setthe
parkingbrakeandremovethekeyfromtheignition
switchbeforeservicingormakingadjustmentsto
themachine.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;however,the
oillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandaftertheengineisrst
started.
Crankcasecapacityisapproximately5.5qt.(5.2l)withthe
lter.
Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing
specications:
•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4orhigher
•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above0degreesF)
•Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(alltemperatures)
ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyourdistributorin
either15W-40or10W-30viscosity.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,stoptheengine,
settheparkingbrakeandremovethekeyfromthe
ignitionswitch.
2.Openthehood.
3.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andinstallit(Figure
16).
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Figure16
1.Dipstick
4.Removedipstickandcheckoillevelondipstick.
TheoillevelshouldbeuptotheFullmark.
5.IftheoillevelisbelowtheFullmark,removethell
cap(Figure17)andaddoiluntillevelreachestheFull
markondipstick.
Figure17
1.Oilllcap
Donotoverll.
Important:Besuretokeeptheengineoillevel
betweentheupperandlowerlimitsontheoil
gauge.Enginefailuremayoccurasaresultofover
llingorunderllingtheengineoil.
6.Installtheoilllcapandclosethehood.
CheckingtheCoolingSystem
Cleandebrisoffofthescreen,oilcooler,andfrontofthe
radiatordailyandmoreoftenifconditionsareextremely
dustyanddirty.RefertothesectiononRemovingDebris
fromtheCoolingSysteminMaintenance.
Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solutionofwater
andpermanentethyleneglycolantifreeze.Checkthelevel
ofcoolantintheexpansiontankatthebeginningofeach
daybeforestartingtheengine.Thecapacityofthecooling
systemis10.0quarts(9.5l).
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,thepressurized,hot
coolantcanescapeandcauseburns.
•Donotopentheradiatorcapwhentheengine
isrunning.
•Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,and
openthecapslowlytoallowsteamtoescape.
1.Checkthelevelofcoolantintheexpansiontank
(Figure18).
Thecoolantlevelshouldbebetweenthemarksonthe
sideofthetank.
Figure18
1.Expansiontank
2.Ifthecoolantlevelislow,removetheexpansiontank
capandreplenishthesystem.Donotoverll.
3.Installtheexpansiontankcap.
AddingFuel
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow
(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The
minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchasefuelin
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