Toro 31598 User manual

FormNo.3403-609RevA
Groundsmaster®5900or5910
RotaryMower
ModelNo.31598—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.31598N—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.31599—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.31599N—SerialNo.316000001andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)*3403-609*A

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knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
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constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless
theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin
Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe
engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.
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Engine Owner's Man ual issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
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Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
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Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
GeneralSafety.........................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5
Setup...........................................................................13
1RemovingtheSide-DeckShippingStrapand
Brace................................................................13
2LoweringtheFront-DeckWinglets.........................14
3LevelingtheFront,CenterDeck.............................15
4LevelingtheWingletDeckstotheFront,Center
Deck.................................................................15
5PreparingtheMachine..........................................16
ProductOverview.........................................................16
Controls...............................................................16
CabControls......................................................18
Specications........................................................23
Attachments/Accessories........................................23
BeforeOperation......................................................23
BeforeOperationSafety..........................................23
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................24
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................24
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................24
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................24
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................25
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel-Lug
Nuts.................................................................25
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................26
AdjustingtheSkids.................................................28
AdjustingtheMowerDeckAnti-Scalp
Rollers...............................................................28
CheckingaMismatchBetweenMower
Decks................................................................29
AdjustingtheMirrors..............................................30
AimingtheHeadlights............................................30
CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSwitches......................31
DuringOperation.....................................................31
DuringOperationSafety.........................................31
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................32
UnderstandingtheOperatingCharacteristics..............33
AutomaticReversing-FanCycle................................33
OperatingTips......................................................33
AfterOperation........................................................34
AfterOperationSafety............................................34
IdentifyingtheTie-DownPoints..............................35
PushingorTowingtheMachine................................35
Maintenance.................................................................36
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................36
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................37
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................37
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...........................................37
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance.....................38
RaisingtheMachine................................................38
RemovingandInstallingtheInner-Wing-Deck
Covers...............................................................38
Lubrication...............................................................39
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................39
EngineMaintenance..................................................42
EngineSafety.........................................................42
Air-CleanerMaintenance.........................................42
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................43
AdjustingtheValveClearance..................................44
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................44
ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................44
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................45
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................45
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................46
ElectricalSystemSafety...........................................46
LocatingtheFuses..................................................46
CheckingtheBatteryCondition................................47
ChargingtheBattery...............................................48
UsingtheAlternatePositivePost..............................48
CalibratingtheTractionPedal..................................48
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................49
AdjustingtheTraction-PedalAngle...........................49
CheckingthePlanetary-DriveGear/Brake-Oil
Level.................................................................49
ChangingthePlanetary-DriveGear/Brake
Oil....................................................................49
CheckingtheRear-WheelToe-in...............................50
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................51
CoolingSystemSafety.............................................51
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................51
ServicingtheEngine-CoolingSystem........................52
BrakeMaintenance....................................................52
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................52
BeltMaintenance......................................................53
ServicingtheAlternatorBelt....................................53
ServicingtheCompressorBelt.................................53
ReplacingtheBlade-DriveBelts................................53
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................55
HydraulicSystemSafety..........................................55
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid...................................55
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidandFilters....................56
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................57
InspectingtheHydraulic-SystemTestPorts................57
MowerMaintenance...................................................57
Pivoting(Tilting)theFrontMowerDeck
Upright.............................................................57
Pivoting(Tilting)theFrontMowerDeck
Down................................................................58
AdjustingtheMower-DeckPitch..............................58
ServicingtheCastor-ArmBushings...........................59
ServicingtheCasterWheelsandBearings...................60
BladeMaintenance.....................................................60
BladeSafety...........................................................60
CheckingforaBentBlade........................................60
RemovingandInstallingaBlade...............................61
InspectingandSharpeningtheCutterBlade(s)............61
CorrectingaMower-DeckMismatch.........................62
MiscellaneousMaintenance.........................................62
ServicingtheSpark-ArrestorMufer.........................62
CleaningtheCabAirFilters.....................................63
CleaningtheAir-ConditioningAssembly
........................................................................63
Cleaning...................................................................64
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CleaningtheCab....................................................64
DisposingofWaste.................................................64
Storage........................................................................64
PreparingforSeasonalStorage.................................64
Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithANSI
B71.4-2012.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’sManual
beforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryoneusing
thisproductknowshowtouseitandunderstandsthe
warnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
ofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistancefromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebeforeservicing,
fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safety-alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir
respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-6674
1.Crushinghazard,hand—readtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperformingmaintenance.
93-6686
1.Hydraulicoil
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
93-6687
1.Donotstephere.
93-7275
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual—donotusestartinguidto
starttheengine.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115to149N·m(85to110
ft-lb).
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
125-9688
ModelwithCabOnly
1.Windshieldwipers—off3.Windshieldwipers—on
2.Windshieldwipers4.Spraywindshieldwasher
uid
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132-3600
ModelwithCabOnly
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuses.
5.Workinglight—20A
2.Headlight—25A6.Auxiliarypower—15A
3.CondenserfanandA/C
clutch—30A
7.Cablight—15A
4.Fan—25A8.Windshieldwipers—15A
114-0133
1.Headlights7.Tractionassist—engage
2.On8.Traction
assist—disengage
3.Off9.Lowercuttingunits—left
4.Headlightswitchlocation10.Lowercutting
units—center
5.Cruisecontrol—engage11.Lowercuttingunits—right
6.Cruisecontrol—disengage
114-0135
1.Raisecuttingunits—left3.Raisecuttingunits—right
2.Raisecutting
units—center
114-0844
1.Leftturnsignal4.Tolockthebrakes,close
thelatch,pressthebrake
pedal,andpulluponthe
parking-brakeknob.
2.Rightturnsignal5.Tounlocktheparking
brake,pressthebrake.
3.ReadtheOperators
Manual.
6.Parkingbrake
114-0845
1.Tiltsteeringlever2.Horn
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114-0846
1.ReadtheOperatorsManual;tostarttheengine,movethe
tractionpedaltoNeutral,applythebrake,movethethrottle
switchtolow,turntheignitionkeytoPreheat.Whenthe
WaittoStartAdvisoryclearsontheInfoCenter,turnthe
ignitionkeytoStart.
2.ReadtheOperatorsManual;tostoptheengine,movethe
throttlelevertoslow,disengagethePTO,settheparking
brake,wait5minutes,turntheignitionkeytoStop,and
removethekey;readtheOperatorsManual.
3.ReadtheOperatorsManual.
4.ToengagethePTO,pulluponthePTOswitch.
5.TodisengagethePTO,pushdownonthePTOswitch.
6.Toswitchthetransmissiontohighspeed,fullyraisethe
attachmentsandswitchthespeedcontroltoHigh.
114-0848
1.Highrange6.Lowidle
2.Transmission7.Increaseenginespeed
3.Lowrange8.Engine
4.Highidle9.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
5.Mididle10.Decreaseenginespeed
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114-0849
1.Warning—disengagethePTOthenraisethedeck.
2.Nostep
3.Tractioncontrolpedal
4.Forward
5.Reverse
114-0864
1.Height-of-cutadjustment
114-0865
1.Height-of-cutadjustment
114-0922
114-0922
1.Beltrouting
114-0974
1.Beltrouting
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114-4883
1.Beltrouting
114-9600
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
115-5459
1.Electricshockhazard—donotremovecover;keepcoverin
place.
130-0611
ModelwithCabOnly
1.Warning—1)Removethepin;2)Raisethedoors;3)Exit
thecab
117-2718
117-4979
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
120-6604
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—stay
awayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.
121-3883
1.DisengagethePTO3.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual
2.EngagethePTO
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121-3884
1.Engine—stop3.Engine—start
2.Engine—preheat
125-5263
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonfuses.
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.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
10

114-0975
1.Heightofcut
117-2754
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Warning—weartheseatbeltwhenseatedintheoperator'sposition.
4.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
6.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
7.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdownslopes;slowthemachinebeforeturning,donotturnathighspeeds
8.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,andremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
11

121-8378
ModelwithCabOnly
1.Fan—off3.Coldair5.Externalair7.Airconditioner—off
2.Fan—onfull4.Hotair6.Internalair8.Airconditioner—on
130-2449
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonmaintenance.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Removetheside-deckshippingstraps
andbrace.
Rightdeckcover1
Leftdeckcover1
2V-Belt2
Lowerthefrontdeckwinglets.
3Nopartsrequired–Levelthefront,centerdeck.
4Nopartsrequired–Levelthewingletdeckstothefront,
centerdeck.
5Nopartsrequired–Preparethemachine.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Reviewitbeforeoperatingthemachine.
EngineOwner'sManual1Useittoreferenceengineinformation.
PartsCatalog1Useittoreferencepartnumbersandorderreplacement
parts.
Operatortrainingmaterials1Readthematerialsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Declarationofconformity1ForCEcompliance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Note:Somepartsmayhavealreadybeeninstalledatthefactory.
1
RemovingtheSide-Deck
ShippingStrapandBrace
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Removethestrapandbracesecuringthesidedecksfor
shipping.
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2
LoweringtheFront-Deck
Winglets
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rightdeckcover
1Leftdeckcover
2V-Belt
Procedure
1.Removethenutssecuringthefrontandrearstopbolts
totherightwinglet-deckmounts(Figure3).
Figure3
1.Winglet4.Eccentric
2.Hingepin5.Upperhole
3.Stopbolt6.Deckmounts
2.Whilesupportingtherightwinglet,removethefront
andrearstopboltsfromthedeckmounts(Figure3).
Note:Leavetheeccentricspositionedbetweenthe
deckmounts.
3.Lowerthewinglettotheoperatingposition.
4.Installthefrontandrearstopboltsthroughthe
upper-mountingholesandeccentrics(Figure4).
Note:Ensurethatthestopboltengagesthetabon
thehingepin.
Figure4
1.Winglet4.Eccentric
2.Hingepin5.Lowerhole
3.Bolt
5.Installthenutssecuringthestopbolts.
Note:Donottightenthenutsatthistime.
6.Repeatthisprocedureonleftwinglet.
7.Installthewingletbeltsasfollows:
A.Startthebeltaroundthewinglet-spindlepulley
andthefront-deck-spindlepulley(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Winglet-spindlepulley3.Idlerpulley
2.Front-deck-spindlepulley
B.Usingaratchetwrenchorasimilartool,movethe
idlerpulleyawayfromthepulleys(Figure5).
C.Routethebeltaroundthewinglet-spindlepulley
andtheupper-spindlepulleyonthefrontdeck.
D.Releasetheidlerpulleytoputtensiononthebelt.
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8.Installthewinglet-deckcoverandsecureitwiththe
rubberlatch(Figure6).
Note:Ensurethatyouslidethecoverunderthefront,
centerdeck-covertabsbeforeinsertingitontothe
mountinghooksandpost.
9.Repeatthisprocedureontheotherwinglet.
Figure6
1.Cover3.Front,centerdeck-cover
tabs
2.Rubberlatch4.Mounthooks
3
LevelingtheFront,Center
Deck
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
RefertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut(page26).
1.Rotatethebladeoneachouterspindleuntiltheends
faceforwardandbackward.
2.Measurefromtheoortothefronttipoftheblade.
3.Adjustthe1/8inchshimsonthefrontcasterfork(s)
tomatchthedesiredheightofcut.
4.Rotatetheblades180°andmeasurefromtheoorto
therear-facingtipoftheblade.
5.Loosenthelowerjamnutsontheheight-of-cutchain
U-bolt.
6.Adjustthenutstoraiseorlowertherearofthemower
decksothatthetipsofthefrontandrearbladeshave
thesamemeasurement.
7.Tightenthejamnuts.
4
LevelingtheWingletDecksto
theFront,CenterDeck
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Rotatethebladeoneachwingletsothatitpointsside
toside.
2.Loosentheboltsandnutssecuringthe2eccentric
spacerstothewinglets(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Winglet4.Eccentric
2.Hingepin5.Upperhole
3.Stopbolt
3.Rotatetherear(closesttothetractionunit)eccentric
untiltheoutsidebladetipisabout3mm(1/8inch)
higherthanthedesiredheightofcut(Figure7).
Note:Thereisanotchontheeccentrichex,whichis
180°fromthelobeontheeccentriccam(Figure8).
Usethenotchestoreferencethelocationofthelobes
whenadjustingtheeccentrics.
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Figure8
1.Eccentricnotch
4.Tightentheboltandnutforthiseccentricto149N·m
(110ft-lb).
5.Adjusttheforwardeccentricuntilitjustmakescontact
withtheinnerslotsurfaceofthewinglet-pivotbrackets.
6.Tightentheboltandnutforthiseccentricto149N·m
(110ft-lb).
7.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositewinglet.
5
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
CheckingtheTirePressure
Checkthetirepressurebeforeuse;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page25).
Important:Maintainpressureinalltirestoensurea
goodquality-of-cutandpropermachineperformance.
Do not underinate the tir es.
CheckingtheFluidLevels
1.Checktheengine-oillevelbeforestartingtheengine;
refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page43).
2.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbeforestartingthe
engine;refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluid(page55).
3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingtheengine;
refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem(page51).
GreasingtheMachine
Greasethemachinebeforeuse;refertoLubrication(page39).
Failuretoproperlygreasethemachineresultsinpremature
failureofcriticalparts.
ProductOverview
Controls
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
Figure9
1.Brakepedals7.Variablethrottleswitch
2.Pedal-lockinglatch8.Throttleswitch
3.Parking-brakelatch9.Horn
4.Turn-signalswitch10.Tractionpedal
5.Infocenter11.Steering-levertilt
6.High-Lowrange-speed
switch
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedalcontrolstheforwardandreverseoperation.
Pressthetopofthepedaltomovethemachineforwardand
thebottomtomoveitbackward.Groundspeeddependson
howfaryoupressthepedal.Fornoload,maximumground
speed,fullypressthepedalwhilethethrottleisintheHIGH
IDLEposition(Figure9).
Tostopthemachine,reduceyourfootpressureonthe
tractionpedalandallowittoreturntothecenterposition.
Pedal-LockingLatch
Thepedal-lockinglatchconnectsthepedalstogetherto
engagetheparkingbrake(Figure9).
Parking-BrakeLatch
Theknobontheleftsideoftheconsoleactuatesthe
parking-brakelock.Toengagetheparkingbrake,connect
thepedalswiththepedal-lockinglatch,pushdownonboth
pedals,andpulltheparking-brakelatchout.Toreleasethe
parkingbrake,pressbothpedalsuntiltheparking-brakelatch
retracts(Figure9).
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Steering-LeverTilt
Presstheleverdowntotiltthesteeringwheeltothedesired
position.Releasethelevertolocktheadjustment(Figure9).
Turn-SignalSwitch
Presstheleftsideoftheturn-signalswitchtoactivatethe
left-turnsignalandtherightsideoftheswitchtoactivatethe
right-turnsignal(Figure9).
Note:Thecenterpositionisoff.
High-LowRangeSpeedSwitch
PressthefrontoftheswitchtoselectHIGH-SPEEDRANGE.
PresstherearoftheswitchtoselectLOW-SPEEDRANGE.The
machinemustbestationaryortravelingataveryslowspeed,
lessthan3.2km/h(2mph),toshifttoHIGH–LOW(Figure9).
HornButton
Pressthehornbuttontoactivatethehorn(Figure9).
ThrottleSwitch
Thethrottleswitchhas3positionsLOWIDLE,MIDIDLE,and
HIGHIDLE(Figure9).
Variable-ThrottleSwitch
Thevariable-throttleswitchallowstheenginespeedtobe
adjustedinsmallincrements.Pressthe“+”oncetoincrease
theenginespeedandthe“-”oncetodecreasetheengine
speed(Figure10).
Note:Movingthethrottleswitchoverridesandcancelsthe
variable-throttlesetting.
Important:Donotoperatetheenginebelow1350rpm.
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure10)has3positions:STOP,
RUN/PREHEAT,andSTART.
Figure10
1.PTOswitch5.Cruisecontrol
2.Keyswitch6.Lightswitch
3.Traction-assistswitch7.Powerpoint(ontheright
sideofconsole)
4.Liftswitches
LiftSwitches
Theliftswitchesraiseandlowerthemowerdecks(Figure10).
Presstheswitchesforwardtolowerthemowerdeckand
backwardtoraiseit.
Note:Thedecksdonotlowerwhilethemachineisinthe
HIGH-speedrange,andthedecksdonotraiseorlowerifyou
areoutoftheseatwhiletheengineisrunning.
LightSwitch
PressthelightswitchupwardtoturnthelightstotheON
position(Figure10).
Pressthelightswitchdownwardtoturnthelightstothe
OFFposition.
PTOSwitch
ThePTOswitchhas2positions:OUT(start)andIN(stop).
PulloutthePTObuttontoengagetheimplementor
mower-deckblades.Pushinthebuttontodisengagethe
implementoperation(Figure10).
Traction-AssistSwitch
Whenmowing(lowspeedrange),pressandholdthe
traction-assistswitchtoenhancethetraction-drive
performanceincompromisedoperatingconditions(Figure
10).
Note:ThetractionassistonlyengagesinMow-Forward.
ThetractionassistdoesnotengageinMow-ReverseorHigh
speedrange.
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Cruise-ControlSwitch
Thecruise-controlswitchsetsyourdesiredspeedofthe
machine.
Presstheswitchforwardtoengagethecruisecontroland
rearwardtodisengageit(Figure10).
AudibleAlarm(Console)
Thealarmisactivatedwhenafaultisdetected.
Thebuzzersoundswhenthefollowingoccur:
•Whentheenginesendsastopfault
•Whentheenginesendsacheck-enginefault
•Whenthefuellevelislow
CabControls
Figure11
1.Air-conditioningswitch4.Temperaturecontrol
2.Air-recirculationcontrol5.Windshield-wiperswitch
3.Fancontrol6.Blankswitchesforoptional
kits
Air-RecirculationControl
Thiscontroleitherrecirculatestheairinthecabinordraws
outsideairintothecabin(Figure11).
•Setittorecirculatetheairwhenusingairconditioning.
•Setittodrawairinwhenusingtheheaterorfan.
FanControl
Rotatethefan-controlknobtoregulatethespeedofthefan
(Figure11).
TemperatureControl
Rotatethetemperature-controlknobtoregulatetheair
temperatureinthecab(Figure11).
Windshield-WiperSwitch
Usethewindshield-wiperswitchtoturnthewindshield
wiperstotheONorOFFposition(Figure11).
LightsSwitch
Usethelightsswitchtoturntheheadlightsandtail-lightsto
theONorOFFposition(Figure10).
FlashersSwitch
Usetheashersswitchtoturntheashers(hazardlights)to
theONorOFFposition(Figure10).
Air-ConditioningSwitch
Usetheair-conditioningswitchtoturntheairconditioning
onoroff(Figure11).
WindshieldLatch
Liftupthelatchtoopenthewindshield(Figure12).Pressin
thelatchtolockthewindshieldintheopenposition.Pullout
anddownonthelatchtocloseandsecurethewindshield.
Figure12
1.Windshieldlatch
Rear-WindowLatch
Liftupthelatchtoopentherearwindow .Pressinthelatch
tolockthewindowintheopenposition.Pulloutanddown
onthelatchtocloseandsecurethewindow(Figure12).
Important:Youmustclosetherearwindowbefore
openingthehood;otherwise,youmaydamagethe
window.
PowerPoint
Thepowerpoint,locatednexttotheconsoleontheside
ofthepowercenter,isusedtopoweroptionalelectrical
accessories(Figure10).
Seat-AdjustingLever
Pulloutthelevertoslidetheseatforwardorrearward.
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Seat-Back-AdjustingLever
Movethelevertoadjusttheseat-backangle.
Armrest-AdjustingKnob
Rotatetheknobtoadjusttheangleofthearmrest.
InfoCenter
ScreenFunctions
•Pressthecorrespondingbuttontoviewscreen1orscreen
2,tostoptheaudiblealarm,toviewthefaultscreen,orto
exit(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Screen14.Faultscreen
2.Screen25.Exit
3.Audiblealarm
•Ifafaultappearsonthescreen,pressanykeytoviewthe
activefaultadvisory.
Note:Contactyoursupervisorormechanictorelaythe
faultadvisoryanddeterminethecourseofaction.
•Pressthearrowkeystonavigatethefaultscreen.
•Pressanykeytorevealtheinformationkeysonthescreen.
OperatorInformation
Thereare2screensthatmonitoranddisplaythemachine
functionsthatyoucanuse.
Screen1displaysthefollowing:
•Top,LeftGauge—Engine-CoolantTemperature
•Top,RightGauge—FuelLevel
•LefttoRightontheBottomHalf
1.PTOEngaged
2.ParkingBrakeEngaged
3.FanReversing
4.CruiseControlEngaged
5.H/L(High/Lowspeedrange)
•Bottom,LeftCorner—Air-IntakeHeaterActive
•Bottom,Middle—TractionAssistEngaged
•Bottom,Right—MachineHours
Screen2displaysthefollowing:
•Top,LeftCorner—Enginerpm
•Top,RightCorner—Hydraulic-OilTemperature
•Lower,LeftCorner—BatteryVoltage
•Lower,RightCorner—ServiceDue
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Engine-Coolant-TemperatureIndicator
Thisdisplayindicatesthetemperatureoftheenginecoolant
(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Engine-coolant-temperature
indicator
6.Fan-reverseindicator
2.Fuel-levelindicator7.Traction-assistindicator
3.PTOindicator8.Cruise-controlindicator
4.Air-intake-heaterindicator9.Machine-hoursindicator
5.Parking-brakeindicator10.H/L(High/Low)
speed-rangeindicator
Fuel-LevelIndicator
Thisdisplayindicatestheleveloffuelinthetank(Figure14).
PTOIndicator
ThisdisplayindicateswhenthePTOinengaged(Figure14).
Parking-BrakeIndicator
Thisdisplayindicatesthattheparkingbrakeisengaged
(Figure14).
Fan-ReverseIndicator
Thisdisplayindicateswhenthefanisoperatinginreverse
(Figure14).Thefanspeediscontrolledbythehydraulic-oil
temperature,air-intaketemperature,orengine-coolant
temperature,andautomaticallyreverses.Areversecycleis
automaticallyinitiatedtohelpblowdebrisofftherear-hood
screen,wheneitherthetemperatureoftheenginecoolantor
thehydraulic-oilreachesacertainpoint.
Cruise-ControlIndicator
Thisdisplayindicateswhenthecruisecontrolisinoperation
(Figure14).
H/L(High/LowRange)Speed-Range
Indicator
Thisdisplayindicatestheselectedspeedrange(Figure14).
Air-Intake-HeaterIndicator
Thisdisplayindicateswhenthesystemispreheating(Figure
14).
Traction-AssistIndicator
Thisdisplayindicateswhenthetractionassistisengaged
(Figure14).
Machine-HoursIndicator
Thisdisplayshowsthetotalhoursthatthemachinehasbeen
operated(Figure15).
Figure15
1.Tachometer3.Batteryvoltage
2.Hydraulic-oiltemperature4.Servicedue
Tachometer
Thisdisplayshowstheengine-operatingspeedinrpm(Figure
15).
Hydraulic-Oil-TemperatureIndicator
Thisdisplayindicatesthehydraulic-oiltemperature(Figure
15).
BatteryVoltage
Thisdisplayshowsthebatteryvoltage(Figure15).
Service-DueIndicator
Thisdisplayindicatesthetimeuntilthenextregularservice
interval(Figure15).
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