Toro 30873 User manual

FormNo.3393-199RevA
Groundsmaster®4500-Dand
4700-DTractionUnit
ModelNo.30873—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30874—SerialNo.315000009andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3393-199*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives;
fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Theenclosed Engine Owner's Man ual issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontherightfrontframemember
oftheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
©2014—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN554202
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved

Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SoundPowerLevel..................................................7
SoundPressureLevel...............................................7
VibrationLevel.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Setup...........................................................................14
1ReplacingtheWarningDecalforCE
Compliance........................................................15
2InstallingtheHoodLatch(CEonly)........................15
3InstallingtheThrottleStopforCE
Compliance........................................................16
4AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut..................................16
5AdjustingtheRollerScraper(Optional)...................17
6InstallingtheMulchingBafe(Optional).................17
7GreasingtheMachine...........................................18
8CheckingFluidLevels...........................................18
ProductOverview.........................................................19
Controls...............................................................19
Specications........................................................26
TractionUnitSpecications.....................................26
CuttingUnitSpecications......................................26
Attachments/Accessories........................................26
Operation....................................................................27
CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................27
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................27
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................28
CheckingtheHydraulic-uidLevel...........................29
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................30
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................30
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches...............................31
PushingorTowingtheMachine................................31
LocatingtheJackingPoints......................................32
LocatingtheTieDowns..........................................32
OperatingtheEngineCoolingFan............................32
SelectingaBlade.....................................................32
ChoosingAccessories.............................................33
OperatingTips......................................................33
Maintenance.................................................................35
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................35
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................36
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................37
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................38
RemovingtheHood...............................................38
Lubrication...............................................................38
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................38
EngineMaintenance..................................................40
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................40
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................41
AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................42
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................42
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................42
CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections..................42
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................42
ServicingtheFuelPickupTubeScreen.......................43
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors................................43
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................44
ChargingandConnectingtheBattery........................44
ServicingtheBattery...............................................45
ServicingtheFuses.................................................45
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................46
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................46
CheckingforEnd-playinthePlanetary
Drives...............................................................46
CheckingthePlanetaryGearDriveOil......................47
ChangingthePlanetaryGearDriveOil......................47
CheckingtheRearAxleLubricant.............................48
ChangingtheRearAxleLubricant.............................48
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................48
CheckingtheRearWheelToe-in...............................49
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................50
ServicingtheEngineCoolingSystem........................50
BrakeMaintenance....................................................51
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................51
BeltMaintenance......................................................51
ServicingtheAlternatorBelt....................................51
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................52
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................52
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.................................52
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................53
ChangingtheCounterbalanceSettings.......................53
CuttingDeckMaintenance..........................................54
SeparatingtheCuttingDecksfromtheTraction
Unit..................................................................54
MountingtheCuttingDeckstotheTraction
Unit..................................................................55
ServicingtheBladePlane.........................................55
ServicingtheCutterBlade.......................................56
ServicingtheFrontRoller........................................57
Cleaning...................................................................58
ServicingtheSparkArresterMufer.........................58
Storage........................................................................58
PreparingtheTractionUnit.....................................58
PreparingtheEngine..............................................58
CuttingDeck.........................................................58
3

Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO
5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
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,hardhat,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.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–settheparkingbrake;
4

–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
Important:Allowtheenginetoidlefor5minutes
beforeshuttingitoffafterafull-loadoperation.
Failuretodosomayleadtoturbochargertrouble.
•Stoptheengineinthefollowingconditions:
–beforefuelling;
–beforemakingheightadjustments.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaning,orworkingonthemower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforestartingandoperatingthe
equipmentagain.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-out.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingup,tobesureof
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.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•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,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.
•Onmulti-spindlemowers,takecareasrotatingoneblade
cancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremoveignitionkey.Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
5

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wearglovesanduse
cautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.Wearprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.
•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.
•Wearingsubstantialsafetyshoesandlongpantsis
advisableandrequiredbysomelocalordinancesand
insuranceregulations.
•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(rollover
protectionsystem)neverremovetheROPSandalways
usetheseatbelt.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust
pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.
•Onanyhill,thereisthepossibilityoftippingorrolling
over,buttheriskincreasesastheslopeangleincreases.
Steephillsshouldbeavoided.
Cuttingunitsmustbeloweredwhengoingdownslopes
tomaintainsteeringcontrol
•Engagethetractiondriveslowly;alwayskeepyourfoot
onthetractionpedal,especiallywhentravelingdownhill.
Usereverseonthetractionpedalforbraking.
•Ifthemachinestallswhenclimbingaslope,donotturn
themachinearound.Alwaysbackslowly,straightdown
theslope.
•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
6

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.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of0.7dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof90
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of0.7dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395.
VibrationLevel
Groundsmaster4500
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.56m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.37m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.28m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.2m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.1m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395.
Groundsmaster4700
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.21m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.25m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.46m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395.
7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
117-4763
1.Toengagetheparking
brake,securethebrake
pedalswiththelockingpin,
presstheparkingbrake
pedalsandengagethetoe
pedal.
2.Todisengagetheparking
brake,disengagethe
lockingpinandreleasethe
pedals.
117–2384
1.Off6.PowerT ake-off(PTO)
2.Headlights7.High
3.On8.Tractioncontrol
4.Fast9.Low
5.Slow
117–2385
1.ReadtheOperators
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.
8

117-4766
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
117-4764
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3.Cuttinghazardoffoot,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
9

127–6447
Formodelnumber30873
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;do
notoperatethemachine
unlessyouhavereceived
training.
3.Tippinghazard—donot
driveonslopesgreaterthan
16degrees.
5.Warning—donotparkon
slopes;1)Engagethe
parkingbrake,2)Lower
thedecks,3)Turnoffthe
engine.4)Removethekey
fromtheignition,5)Leave
themachine.
7.Entanglementhazard,
belt—keepawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsinplace.
2.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManualfor
informationontowing.
4.Keepthedeckslowered
whiledrivingdownslopes;
alwayswearaseat
beltwhenoperatingthe
machine.
6.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
10

127–6448
Formodelnumber30874
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;do
notoperatethemachine
unlessyouhavereceived
training.
3.Tippinghazard—donot
driveonslopesgreaterthan
21degrees.
5.Warning—donotparkon
slopes;1)Engagethe
parkingbrake,2)Lower
thedecks,3)Turnoffthe
engine.4)Removethekey
fromtheignition,5)Leave
themachine.
7.Entanglementhazard,
belt—keepawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsinplace.
2.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManualfor
informationontowing.
4.Keepthedeckslowered
whiledrivingdownslopes;
alwayswearaseat
beltwhenoperatingthe
machine.
6.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
11

125-4605
1.Powerseat,10A6.Powersupplied,10A
2.Worklight,10A7.GM4700controller,2A
3.Engine,10A8.Powersupplied,7.5A
4.Cigarettelighter,10A9.GM4500controller,2A
5.Infocenter,2A10.Enginepreheat,60A
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.
12

104-1086
1.Heightofcut
117-4758
13

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Warningdecal1Usedonlyonmachinesrequiring
EuropeanCECompliance.
Lockbracket1
Rivet2
Washer1
Screw,1/4x2inches1
2
Locknut,1/4inch1
InstalltheHoodLatch(CE).
Throttlestop1
3Setscrew1
Thisprocedureappliesonlytomachines
requiringEuropeanCECompliance
wheninstallingoptionalhigh-liftblades.
4Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheheight-of-cut
5Nopartsrequired–Adjusttherollerscraper(Optional)
6Nopartsrequired–Installthemulchingbafe(Optional)
7Nopartsrequired–Greasethemachine.
8Nopartsrequired–Checktherear-axlelubricant,
hydraulic-uid,andengine-oillevels
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Readthisbeforeoperatingthemachine.
EngineOperator'sManual1Readthisbeforeoperatingtheengine.
PartsCatalog1Usethistoreferencepartnumbers.
OperatorTrainingMaterial1Viewthisbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
14

1
ReplacingtheWarningDecal
forCECompliance
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal
Procedure
OnmachinesrequiringEuropeanCECompliance,replace
thewarningdecal,partno.112–5297withthewarningdecal
partno.112-5298.
2
InstallingtheHoodLatch(CE
only)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lockbracket
2Rivet
1Washer
1Screw,1/4x2inches
1Locknut,1/4inch
Procedure
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehood-latchbracket.
2.Removethe2rivetssecuringthehood-latchbracketto
thehood(Figure3).
G012628
1
2
Figure3
1.Hood-latchbracket2.Rivets
3.Removethehood-latchbracketfromthehood.
4.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positiontheCE
lockbracketandthehood-latchbracketontothehood.
Note:Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthehood
(Figure4).Donotremovetheboltandnutassembly
fromthelock-bracketarm.
G012629
1
2
Figure4
1.CElockbracket2.Boltandnutassembly
5.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideofthe
hood.
6.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood(Figure
4).
7.Hookthelatchontothehood-latchbracket(Figure5).
15

G012630
1
Figure5
1.Hoodlatch
8.Screwtheboltintotheotherarmofhood-lockbracket
tolockthelatchinposition(Figure6).
Note:Tightentheboltsecurelybutdonottighten
thenut.
G012631
1
2
3
Figure6
1.Bolt3.Armofhood-lockbracket
2.Nut
3
InstallingtheThrottleStopfor
CECompliance
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Throttlestop
1Setscrew
Procedure
1.Loosenthesetscrewonthethrottlestop(Figure7).
2.Slidethethrottlestopontothehigh-idlestopscrew
(Figure7).Ensurethatthechamferedendofthe
throttlestopisoutward.
Figure7
1.Throttlestop2.Setscrew
3.Starttheengineandallowittorunfor5to10minutes.
4.Adjustthehighidleto2650rpmwiththecuttingunits
disengaged.
5.Tightenthesetscrew.
6.Applyadhesiveintothesetscrewtopreventtampering.
4
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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)(Figure8).
3.Beginningwithfrontadjustment,removethebolt.
16

Figure8
1.Heightofcutbracket3.Spacer
2.Heightofcutplate
4.Whilesupportingthechamber,removethespacer
(Figure8).
5.Movethechambertothedesiredheight-of-cutand
installaspacerintothedesignatedheight-of-cuthole
andslot(Figure9).
Figure9
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).
5
AdjustingtheRollerScraper
(Optional)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theoptionalrearrollerscraperisdesignedtoworkbest
whenthereisanevengapof0.5to1mm(0.020–0.040inch)
betweenthescraperandroller.
1.Loosenthegreasettingandthemountingscrew
(Figure10).
G01 1346
1
2
3
Figure10
1.Rollerscraper3.Greasetting
2.Mountingscrew
2.Slidethescraperupordownuntilagapof0.5to1
mm(0.020to0.040inch)isachievedbetweentherod
andtheroller.
3.Securethegreasettingandscrewto41N-m(30ft-lb)
inanalternatingsequence.
6
InstallingtheMulchingBafe
(Optional)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Thoroughlycleandebrisfromthemountingholeson
therearwallandleftsidewallofthechamber.
2.Installthemulchingbafeintherearopeningand
secureitwith5angeheadbolts(Figure11).
17

G01 1347
1
Figure11
1.Mulchingbafe
3.Verifythatmulchingbafedoesnotinterferewith
thetipofthebladeanddoesnotprotrudeinsidethe
surfaceoftherearchamberwall.
WARNING
Donotusethehighliftbladewiththe
mulchingbafe.Thebladecouldbreak,
resultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.
7
GreasingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforethemachineisoperated,itmustbegreasedtoensure
properlubrication.RefertoLubrication(page38).Failureto
properlygreasethemachinewillresultinprematurefailureof
criticalparts.
8
CheckingFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checktherear-axlelubricantlevelbeforetheengineis
rststarted,refertoCheckingtheRearAxleLubricant.
2.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbeforetheengineisrst
started,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.
3.Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeandaftertheengine
isrststarted,refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevel.
18

ProductOverview
Controls
BrakePedals
Twofootpedals(Figure12)operateindividualwheelbrakes
forturningassistanceandtoaidinobtainingbettersidehill
traction.
PedalLockingLatch
Thepedallockinglatch(Figure12)connectsthepedals
togethertoengagetheparkingbrake.
ParkingBrakePedal
Toengagetheparkingbrake,(Figure12)connectthepedals
togetherwiththepedallockinglatch,pushdownontheright
brakepedalwhileengagingthetoepedal.Toreleasethe
parkingbrake,pressoneofthebrakepedalsuntiltheparking
brakelatchretracts.
Figure12
1.Brakepedal4.Tractionpedal
2.Pedallockinglatch5.Tiltsteeringpedal
3.Parkingbrakepedal
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure12)controlsforwardandreverse
operation.Depressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardand
thebottomtomovebackward.Groundspeeddependson
howfarthepedalisdepressed.Fornoload,maximumground
speed,fullydepressthepedalwhilethethrottleisinFast.
Tostop,reduceyourfootpressureonthetractionpedaland
allowittoreturntothecenterposition.
TiltSteeringPedal
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardsyou,pressthefootpedal
(Figure12)down,andpullthesteeringtowertowardyouto
themostcomfortablepositionandthenreleasethepedal.
SpeedLimiterScrews
Adjustthescrew(s)(Figure13)tolimittheamountthe
tractionpedalcanbedepressedintheforwardorreverse
directiontolimitspeed.
Important:Thespeedlimiterscrewmuststopthe
tractionpedalbeforethepumpreachesfullstrokeor
damagetothepumpmayoccur.
Figure13
1.Forwardspeedlimiter
screw
2.Reversespeedlimiter
screw
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure14)has3positions:Off,On/Preheat,
andStart.
PTOSwitch
ThePTOswitch(Figure14)has2positions:Out(start)and
In(stop).PullthePTObuttonouttoengagethecutting
unitblades.Pushinthebuttontodisengagethecuttingunit
blades.
High-lowSpeedControl
Theswitch(Figure14)allowsthespeedrangetoincreasefor
transportofthemachine.Thecuttingdeckswillnotoperate
inthehigh-speedrange.Also,thedeckscannotbelowered
fromthetransportpositionwhentheswitchisinthehigh
range.
19

g028723
Figure14
1.Liftswitches(GM4700-D
only)
5.InfoCenter
2.Liftswitch(GM4500-D
and4700-D)
6.Hi-Lospeedcontrol
3.PTOSwitch7.Enginespeedswitch
4.Keyswitch8.Lightswitch
EngineSpeedSwitch
Theenginespeedswitch(Figure14)hastwomodesto
changetheenginespeed.Bymomentarilytappingtheswitch,
theenginespeedcanbeincreasedordecreasedin100rpm
increments.Byholdingtheswitchdowntheenginewill
automaticallymovetoHighorLowidle,dependingonwhich
oftheswitchisdepressed.
LiftSwitches
Theliftswitches(Figure14)raiseandlowerthecutting
units.Presstheswitchesforwardtolowerthecuttingunits
andbackwardtoraisethecuttingunits.Whenstartingthe
machine,withthecuttingunitsinthedownposition,pressthe
liftswitchdowntoallowthecuttingunitstooatandmow .
Note:Thedeckswillnotlowerwhileinthehigh-speed
range,andtheywillnotraiseorloweriftheoperatorisout
oftheseatwhentheengineisrunning.
LightSwitch
Presstheloweredgeoftheswitch(Figure14)toturnonthe
lights.Presstheupperedgeoftheswitchtoturnoffthelights.
PowerPoint
Thepowerpoint(Figure15)isusedtopoweroptional12-volt
electricalaccessories.
Figure15
1.Powerpoint3.Bagholder
2.Engine-cooling-fanswitch4.Hourmeter
Engine-cooling-fanSwitch
Themachineisequippedwithahydraulicallydriven
auto-reversingengine-coolingfan.Thefanswitch(Figure15)
has2positions:R(manualreverse)andAuto(normal).Refer
toOperatingtheEngineCoolingFan(page32).
BagHolder
Usethebagholder(Figure15)forstorage.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure15)showsthetotalhoursthatthe
machinehasbeenoperated.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure16)indicatestheleveloffuelinthe
tank.
Figure16
1.Fuelgauge
20