Toro 31201 User manual

FormNo.3391-891RevA
Groundsmaster®3602-Wheel
DriveMulti-PurposeMachine
ModelNo.31201—SerialNo.315000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
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Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-blademachineintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,andon
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,
mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
Setup...........................................................................12
1AdjustingtheROPS.............................................12
2CheckingtheTirePressure....................................12
3CheckingtheFluidLevels.....................................13
4InstallingtheDriveShafttoanOptionalMower
DeckorQAS.....................................................13
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................14
Specications........................................................16
Attachments/Accessories........................................16
Operation....................................................................16
AddingFuel...........................................................16
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................17
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............17
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................18
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................18
DrivingtheMachine...............................................19
StoppingtheMachine.............................................20
OperatingtheMower..............................................20
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................20
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................21
PositioningtheStandardSeat...................................22
PositioningtheDeluxeSeat......................................23
Raising/LoweringtheSeat.......................................24
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................24
LoadingMachines..................................................25
TransportingMachines............................................26
OperatingTips......................................................27
Maintenance.................................................................28
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................29
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................30
UsingtheHoodPropRod.......................................30
Lubrication...............................................................31
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................31
EngineMaintenance..................................................33
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................33
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................34
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................35
AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................36
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................36
BleedingAirfromtheFuelInjectors..........................37
CleaningtheFuelTank............................................37
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38
CheckingtheFuses.................................................38
ServicingtheBattery...............................................38
StoringtheBattery..................................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................39
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................39
CorrectingSteeringMisalignment.............................39
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................39
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..................................39
CleaningtheRadiator..............................................40
BrakeMaintenance....................................................41
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................41
AdjustingtheParkingBrake....................................41
BeltMaintenance......................................................42
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt...................................42
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................42
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................42
AdjustingtheMaximumGroundSpeed.....................43
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................44
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................44
ChangingtheHydraulicOilAndFilter.......................44
Cleaning...................................................................45
CleaningundertheMower.......................................45
WasteDisposal.......................................................45
Storage........................................................................46
Engine..................................................................46
Machine................................................................46
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Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO
5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012(withtheappropriateCE
kitisinstalled).
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethelawnmachine.Localregulations
canrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland
practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwetgrass;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrectloaddistribution.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearandlong
trousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefoot
orwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,
bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.
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.
Operation
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;
–useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
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•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–settheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkey:
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemachine;
–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthemachine
fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand
operatingtheequipment;
–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachmentbefore
refueling.
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)-
UseandMaintenance
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely
necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded
ROPSisinthedownposition.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna
foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs
orwater.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand
usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
•ChecktheareatobemowedandneverfoldtheROPSin
areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Do
notweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasmanuallyrotating
onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,
lowerthemowerdeck.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCENstandard.
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•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun
engineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjust,orservice.
•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road
useandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”Ifyoumustcross
ortravelonapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofand
complywithlocalregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slowmovingvehiclesigns,andreectors.
•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand
amesawayfrombattery.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
SlopeOperation
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor
water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,ordrowning.
•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear
drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe
machinemaytipbackwards.
•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.
Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive
wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.
Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesandproceed
slowlyofftheslope.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
•Useextremecarewithattachments.Thesecanchangethe
stabilityofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
112-1461
1.Beltrouting
107-2908
CEmodelsonly
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemowerwiththe
deectoruporremoved,keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
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117–4979
1.Rotatingbelt—Keepguardinplace
117-3276
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
117-3272
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;failuretousethe
rolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)canresultininjuryin
theeventofarollover;wearaseatbeltwhenaROPSisin
place,donotwearaseatbeltwhenROPSislowered.
106-2353
1.Electricalpowerpoint
117-4766
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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117-3270
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
117–2718
117-3273
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.7.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremove
theignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
3.Warning—weartheseatbeltwhenseatedintheoperator's
position.
8.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes;slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturnathigh
speeds
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—removethe
ignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
9.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsinplace.
5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
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117-3232
2Wheeldrivemodels
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonfuses.
2.Differentiallockout—10amp
3.Engine—10amp
4.Lights,powerpoint—15amp
5.Powerswitch,engineignition—10amp
6.Lights—15amp
7.Operatorpresenceswitch—10amp
8.Computer—2amp
9.Headlights,deckactuator—10amp
106-9206
1.Wheeltorquespecications
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
106-9290
1.Inputs5.Inseat9.Outputs13.Start
2.Notactive6.PowerT ake-off(PTO)10.PowerT akeOff(PTO)14.Power
3.Hightemperatureshutdown7.ParkingbrakeOff11.Start
4.Hightemperaturewarning8.Neutral12.EnergizetoRun(ETR)
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120–0259
107-2916
1.Removetheignitionkeyandreadthe
Operator'sManualbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperate
themowerwiththedeectorupor
removed,keepthedeectorinplace;
keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof
handorfoot,mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts.
115-0492
Non-cabmodels
1.Heightofcut(mm)
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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120-0257
Two-wheel-drivemodels
1.Lowerdecks6.Differentiallock
2.Raisedecks7.Fast
3.Engine—stop8.Continuousvariable
setting
4.Engine—run9.Slow
5.Engine—start
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–AdjusttheROPS.
2Nopartsrequired–Checkthetirepressure.
3Nopartsrequired–Checkthehydraulicuid,engineoil,
andcoolantlevels.
Driveshaft1
Screw,5/16x1–3/4inch4
Locknut,5/16inch4
4Rollpin,3/16x1–1/2inch2
Installthedriveshafttoaoptionaldeck
orQAS
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
EngineOperator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
PartsCatalog1Usereferencepartnumbers
OperatorTrainingMaterial1Viewthevideobeforeoperatingthemachine
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AdjustingtheROPS
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandthepinsfromthe
rollbar(Figure3).
2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstallthe
2pinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotterpins
(Figure3).
Note:Ifyoumustlowertherollbar,pushthebar
forwardtorelievepressureonthepins,removethe
pins,lowerthebarslowly,andsecureitwiththepinsso
thatitdoesnotdamagethehood.
Figure3
1.Rollbar3.Hairpincotter
2.Pin
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CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Thecorrectair
pressurefornon-cabmodelsis103kPa(15psi)inthefront
tiresand172kPa(25psi)inthereartires.Ifacabisinstalled
onthemachine,thefrontandreartiresshouldbeinatedto
172kPa(25psi).
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CheckingtheFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforestartingthe
engine,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicSystem(page
44).
2.Checktheengineoillevelbeforestartingtheengine,
refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page34).
3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingtheengine;
refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem(page39).
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InstallingtheDriveShafttoan
OptionalMowerDeckorQAS
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Driveshaft
4Screw,5/16x1–3/4inch
4Locknut,5/16inch
2Rollpin,3/16x1–1/2inch
Procedure
Note:PTOdriveshaftinstallationiseasierifthemachineis
positionedonahoist.
1.Parkmachineonalevelsurface,stopengine,engage
parkingbrakeandremovekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
WARNING
Donotstarttheengineandengagethe
PTOswitchwhenthePTOdriveshaftis
disconnectedfromthecuttingdeck.Ifthe
engineisstartedandthePTOshaftisallowed
torotate,seriouspersonalinjuryandmachine
damagecouldresult.BeforethePTOdrive
shaftisdisconnectedfromthecuttingdeck,
disconnectPTOsolenoidcoilconnector
fromwireharnesstopreventunintentional
engagementofthePTOclutch.
2.TopreventtheunintentionalengagementofthePTO
clutch,disconnectthewireharnesselectricalconnector
fromthePTOsolenoidvalvecoilconnector(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Wireharnesselectricalconnector
3.PositionthePTOdriveshaftunderthefrontofthe
machine.Makesurethatthedriveshaftslipshaftyoke
(Figure5)istowardthetransmissionPTOshaft.
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1
2
3
4
5
Figure5
1.Transmissiondriveshaft4.Locknut
2.Capscrew5.Rollpin
3.PTOshaft
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4.Alignthesplineandrollpinholeofdriveshaftyoke
withthetransmissionshaft.
5.SlidePTOdriveshaftendyokeontothetransmission
PTOshaft.
6.SecuretheendyokeofthePTOdriveshaftasfollows:
A.Installtherollpinintheendyokeandshaft.
B.Installthecapscrewsthruthedrivesshaftend
yoke.
C.Installandtightenthelocknutstosecuretheend
yoketothePTOshaft.Torquethelocknutsto20
to25N-m(175to225in-lb).
Note:Retaintheremainingcapscrews,locknuts
androllpintosecuretheotherendofthedrive
shafttotheattachmentgearboxshaft.
7.LubricatethePTOdriveshaftgreasettings.
8.Aftertheotherendofthedriveshaftisconnected
totheattachmentgearboxshaft,connectthewire
harnesselectricalconnectortothePTOsolenoidvalve
coilconnector(Figure4).
ProductOverview
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure6)controlstheforwardandreverse
operation.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardandthe
bottomtomoverearward.Groundspeeddependsonhow
faryoupressthepedal.Fornoload,maximumgroundspeed,
fullypressthepedalwhilethethrottleisintheFastposition.
Tostop,reducefootpressureonthetractionpedalandallow
ittoreturntothecenterposition.
Figure6
1.Parkingbrake4.Tractionpedal
2.Brakepedal5.Mowspeedlimiter
3.Tiltsteeringpedal
BrakePedal
Thebrakepedalisusedinconjunctionwiththebrakepedal
latchtoengageanddisengagetheparkingbrake(Figure6)To
stopthemachine,releasethetractionpedalandallowitto
returntothecenterposition.Thebrakecanassistinstopping
inanemergencysituation.
ParkingBrake
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pushdownonthebrakepedal
andpressthetopforwardtolatch(Figure6).Toreleasethe
parkingbrake,pressthebrakepedaluntiltheparking-brake
latchretracts.
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TiltSteeringPedal
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardsyou,pressthefootpedal
down,andpullthesteeringtowertowardyoutothemost
comfortablepositionandthenreleasethepedal(Figure6).
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Off,On/Preheat,
andStart(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Powertake-off(PTO)
Switch
8.Diagnosticlight(4-wheel
driveonly)
2.Oil-pressure-warninglight9.Ignitionswitch
3.Charge-indicatorlight10.Powerpoint
4.Hourmeter11.Optionalswitch
5.Differential-lockswitch
(2-wheeldriveonly)
12.Deck-liftswitch
6.Steering-selectorswitch
(4-wheeldriveonly)
13.Glow-pluglight
7.Throttlelever14.Engine-coolant
temperature-warning
light
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure7)controlsthespeedoftheengine.
MovingthethrottleleverforwardtowardtheFastposition
increasestheenginespeed.Movingitrearwardtowardthe
Slowpositiondecreasestheenginespeed.Thethrottle
controlsthespeedofthebladesand,inconjunctionwiththe
tractionpedal,controlsgroundspeedofthemachine.Always
runthemachinewiththethrottleintheFastpositionwhen
cuttinggrass.
PowerTake-off(PTO)Switch
Thepowertake-off(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthemower
blades(Figure7).
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure7)recordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhenthekeyswitchisin
theRunposition.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance.
DifferentialLockSwitch
(2-wheel-drive-modelsonly)
Pressthefrontoftheswitchandholditdowntoengagethe
differentiallock(Figure7).
GlowPlugLight(OrangeLight)
Theglowplugindicatorlight(Figure7)turnsonwhenthe
ignitionswitchisturnedtotheOnposition.Itremainslit
for6seconds.Whenthelightturnsoff,theengineisready
tobestarted.
Engine-Coolant-Temperature-Warning
Light
Thislightglowsandthecuttingbladesstopiftheengine
coolanttemperatureishigh(Figure7).Ifthemachineisnot
stoppedandthecoolanttemperaturerisesanother-7°C(20°
F),theenginewillstop.
Important:Ifthemowerdeckshutsdownandthe
temperaturewarninglightison,pushPTOknobdown,
drivetoasafeatarea,movethethrottlelevertothe
Slowposition,allowthetractionpedaltomovetothe
neutralposition,andengagetheparkingbrake.Allow
theenginetoidleforseveralminuteswhileitcoolstoa
safelevel.Stoptheengineandcheckthecoolingsystem;
refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem.
ChargeIndicator
Illuminateswhenthechargingsystemcircuitmalfunctions
(Figure7).
Oil-Pressure-WarningLight
Theoilpressurewarninglight(Figure7)glowswhenthe
oilpressureintheenginedropsbelowasafelevel.Iflow
oilpressureeveroccurs,stoptheengineanddeterminethe
cause.Repairthedamagebeforestartingtheengineagain.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure8)indicatesthefuellevelremaining
inthefueltank.
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Figure8
1.Fuelgauge2.Fueltankcap
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Length232cm(92inches)
Width(Rearwheels)145cm(78inches)
Height(withRollbarup)145cm(78inches)
Height(withRollbardown)137cm(54inches)
Weight,model31201with
30354or30481
1184kg(2611lb)
Weight,model31201with
30353
1162kg(2563lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof85
dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearingloss
throughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
AddingFuel
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow
(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The
minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchasefuelin
quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daystoensurefuel
freshness.
Fueltankcapacity:51.1L(13.5USgallons)
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures
above-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade(No.1-DorNo.
1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useofwintergrade
fuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerashpointand
coldowcharacteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce
fuellterplugging.
Useofsummergradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)willcontribute
towardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreasedpowercompared
towintergradefuel.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadof
dieselfuel.Failuretoobservethiscautionwilldamage
theengine.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.
BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelofup
toB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).Thepetrodiesel
portionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.Observethe
followingprecautions:
•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication
ASTMD6751orEN14214.
•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975
orEN590.
•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodieselblends.
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•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblendsincold
weather.
•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelasthey
maybedegradedovertime.
•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter
convertingtobiodieselblended.
•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformoreinformation
onbiodiesel.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe
truckortrailerandrefueltheequipmentwithits
wheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment
onatruckortrailerfromaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromafueldispensernozzle.
•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap
(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Fuelgauge
2.Fueltankcap
Important:Donotopenthefueltankwhen
parkedonahill.Thefuelcouldspillout.
4.Addfueltothefueltank,untilthelevelisevenwith
thebottomofthellerneck.Donotoverllthefuel
tank.
5.Installthefueltankcapandsecure.Wipeupanyfuel
thatmayhavespilled.
Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.Thiswill
minimizepossiblebuildupofcondensationinsidethefuel
tank.
UsingtheRolloverProtection
System(ROPS)
•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand
usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
•ChecktheareatobemowedandneverfoldtheROPSin
areaswherethereareslopes,drop-offsorwater.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Do
notweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
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WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe
rollbarintheraisedlockedpositionandusethe
seatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatplateissecuredwiththeseat
latch.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact
them.
1.Tolowertherollbar,removethehairpincotters,push
therollbarforwardagainstthesprings,andremove
the2pins(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Pin3.Rollbar,raisedposition
2.Hairpincotter4.Rollbar,loweredposition
2.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure10).
3.Installthetwopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpin
cotterpins(Figure10).
Important:Ensurethattheseatissecuredwith
theseatlatch.
4.Toraisetherollbar,removethehairpincotterpinsand
removethetwopins(Figure10).
5.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstallthe
twopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotterpins
(Figure10).
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwhentherollbar
isintheraisedandlockedposition.Donotusetheseat
beltwhentherollbarisintheloweredposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety
section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor
drowning.
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
Alwayskeeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionandusetheseatbelt.
Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions
andwarnings.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Raisetherollbarupandlockitintoplace,sitonthe
seat,andfastentheseatbelt.
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2.Makesurethetractionpedalisintheneutralposition.
3.Settheparkingbrake.
4.MovethePTO(powertakeoff)switchtotheoff
position(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Powertakeoffswitch
(PTO)
3.Glowpluglight
2.Ignitionswitch4.Throttlelever
5.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheFastand
Slowpositions(Figure11).
6.TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheRunposition
(Figure12).
Theglowpluglightwillturnonfor6seconds.
Figure12
1.Start3.Off
2.Run/glowplug4.Glowplugindicatorlight
7.Aftertheglowplugindicatorlightgoesout,turnthe
keytotheStartposition.Whentheenginestarts
releasethekey.
Important:Usestartingcyclesofnomorethan
15secondsperminutetoavoidoverheatingthe
startermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeencompletelydrained.
8.LeavethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSlowandFast
positionsuntiltheengineandhydraulicsystemwarm
up.
Important:Whenengineisstartedfortherst
time,orafteranengineoilchange,oranoverhaul
oftheengine,transmission,orwheelmotor,
operatethemachinewiththethrottleleverinthe
Slowpositioninboththeforwardandreverse
directionsfor1to2minutes.Alsooperatethelift
leverandPTOlevertoensureproperoperation
ofallparts.Thenshuttheengineoffandcheck
uidlevels,checkforoilleaks,looseparts,and
anyothernoticeablemalfunctions.
CAUTION
Shuttheengineoffandwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforecheckingforoilleaks,
looseparts,orothermalfunctions.
StoppingtheEngine
1.DisengagethePTO,makesurethetractionpedalisin
theneutralposition,settheparkingbrake,andmove
thethrottlelevertotheSlowposition.
2.Lettheengineidlefor60seconds.
3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffposition(Figure12).
Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
4.Removethekeybeforetransportingorstoringmachine.
Important:Makesuretoremovethekeyasthe
fuelpumporaccessoriesmayrunandcausethe
batterytolosecharge.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
DrivingtheMachine
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
theFastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe
Fastthrottlepositionwhenmowing.
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StoppingtheMachine
Tostopthemachine,releasethetractionpedaltotheneutral
position.
Settheparkingbrakewheneveryouleavethemachine.
Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
attempttomoveoroperatethetractorwhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
OperatingtheMower
RaisingandLoweringtheMower
Thedeckliftswitchraisesandlowersthemowerdeck(Figure
13).Theenginemustberunningforyoutousethisswitch.
Figure13
1.Deckliftswitch
•Tolowerthemowerdeck,pushtheswitchforward.
•Toraisethemoverdeck,pushtheswitchrearward.
Important:Donotcontinuetoholdtheswitchback
afterthemowerhasfullyraised.Doingsowilldamage
thehydraulicsystem.
Note:Tolockthemowerdeckinaraisedposition,raisethe
deckpastthe15cm(6inch)position,removetheheightof
cutstoppin(refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut(page20),
andplacethepininthe15cm(6inch)height-of-cutposition
(Figure15).
EngagingthePowerTake-off(PTO)
Thepowertake-off(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthemower
bladesandsomepoweredattachments.
1.Iftheengineiscold,allowtheenginetowarmup5to
10minutesbeforeengagingthePTO.
2.Whileseatedintheseat,makesurethetractionpedalis
intheNeutralpositionandtheengineisatfullthrottle.
3.PulluponthePTOswitchtoengageit(Figure14).
Figure14
1.PTOswitch
DisengagingthePTO
Todisengage,pushthePTOswitchtotheOffposition.
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
Theheight-of-cutisadjustedfrom2.5to15.8cm(1to
6inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsbyrelocatingthe
stoppinintodifferentholelocations.
1.Withtheenginerunning,pushbackonthedecklift
switchuntilthemowerdeckisfullyraisedandrelease
theswitchimmediately(Figure15).
2.Toadjust,rotatethestoppinuntilthenubonitlines
upwiththeslotsintheholesintheheight-of-cut
bracketandremoveit(Figure15).
3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracketcorresponding
totheheight-of-cutdesired,insertthepin,androtateit
downtolockitinplace(Figure15).
Note:Thereare4rowsofholepositions(Figure15).
Thetoprowgivesyoutheheightofcutlistedabovethe
pin.Thesecondrowdowngivesyoutheheightlisted
plus6mm(1/4inch).Thethirdrowdowngivesyou
theheightlistedplus12mm(1/2inch).Thebottom
rowgivesyoutheheightlistedplus18mm(3/4inch).
Forthe15.8cm(6inch)positionthereisonly1hole,
locatedinthesecondrow.Thisdoesnotadd6mm
(1/4inch)tothe15.8cm(6inch)position.
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