Toro 3706 User manual

FormNo.3363-382RevA
Reelmaster®4000-D2-Wheeland
4-WheelDriveTractionUnit
ModelNo.03706—SerialNo.310000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsingolfcourses,
parks,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itis
notdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
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ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
G012278
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Figure1
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure1),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety....................................6
SoundPowerLevel...............................................7
SoundPressureLevel...........................................7
VibrationLevel....................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
ProductOverview......................................................12
Controls.............................................................12
Specications.....................................................16
Attachments/Accessories...................................16
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Operation...................................................................17
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................17
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..............................17
AddingFuel.......................................................18
Checking/AddingHydraulicFluid......................19
CheckingtheReeltoBedknifeContact................20
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................20
RearBallast........................................................20
StartingandStopping.........................................20
BleedingtheFuelSystem....................................21
CheckingtheWarningIndicatorLights...............21
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem..................21
PushingorTowingtheMachine..........................22
OperatingTips...................................................23
Maintenance...............................................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................26
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................27
Lubrication.............................................................27
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings....................27
EngineMaintenance...............................................29
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................29
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter.....................29
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................30
DrainingtheFuelTank.......................................30
CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections...........30
DrainingtheFuelFilter/WaterSeparator
......................................................................30
ReplacingtheFuelFilterCanister........................31
BleedingAirfromtheFuelInjectors...................31
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................32
ServicingtheBattery...........................................32
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................33
Checking/AdjustingtheRearWheel
Toe-in............................................................33
CheckingthePlanetaryGearDriveOil
Level..............................................................33
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................34
RemovingDebrisfromtheCooling
System............................................................34
BrakeMaintenance.................................................35
AdjustingtheParkingBrakeandTraction
Switches.........................................................35
BeltMaintenance....................................................35
CheckingtheConditionandTensionofthe
AlternatorBelt...............................................35
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................36
DrainingWaterfromtheHydraulic
Reservoir........................................................36
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid.............................36
ChangingtheHydraulicFilter.............................36
ReplacingtheHydraulicSystemBreather............37
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............37
HydraulicSystemTestPorts...............................37
Storage.......................................................................38
PreparingtheTractionUnit................................38
PreparingtheEngine..........................................38
Schematics.................................................................39
ConditionsandProductsCovered.......................44
InstructionsforObtainingWarranty
Service...........................................................44
OwnerResponsibilities.......................................44
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered.....................44
Parts...................................................................44
NoteRegardingDeepCycleBattery
Warranty:.......................................................44
MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense.....................44
GeneralConditions............................................44
Noteregardingenginewarranty:.........................44
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesor
Canada...........................................................44
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectattimeof
production,whenequippedwithrearweight.Refer
tothesectioninthismanualonInstallingRear
Weight.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperator
orownercanresultininjury.Toreducethe
potentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety
instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety
alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004.
Training
•Readtheoperator’smanualandothertraining
materialcarefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,
safetysigns,andtheproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstruction
shouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe
brake.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeople,orproperty.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,
longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andear
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.
•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions:
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor
thispurpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refuelling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Checkthattheoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.
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•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.To
guardagainstoverturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–engagethetractionpedalslowly,alwayskeep
themachineingear,especiallywhentravelling
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopes
andduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards;
–donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing;
–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unless
themowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.
•Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavy
equipment.
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen
suggestedintheOperator’sManual.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
over-speedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position;
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperating
theequipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-out
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,
turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopcylinders/reels
ifnotmowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedfor
on–roaduseandisa“slow–movingvehicle.”Ifyou
mustcrossortravelonapublicroad,youshould
beawareofandcomplywithlocalregulations,such
asrequiredlights,slowmovingvehiclesigns,and
reectors.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
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•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuel
storageareafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.
•Onmulti-cylinder/multi-reelmachines,takecare
asrotatingonecylinder/reelcancauseother
cylinders/reelstorotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyfromignition.
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaningorrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthe
positivelast.Reconnectthepositiverstand
negativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingthecylinders/reels.Wear
glovesandusecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,or
ANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennis
shoesorsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol
ofthemachine.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromonework
areatoanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,or
exhaustpipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoon
afterithasstoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehot
enoughtocauseburns.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmake
ittothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachine
around.Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinor
nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunder
highpressure.Usepaperorcardboard,notyour
hands,tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuidescaping
underpressurecanhavesufcientforcetopenetrate
theskinandcauseseriousinjury.Seekimmediate
medicalattentionifuidisinjectedintoskin.
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•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe
cuttingunitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting
units,attachments,andanymovingparts.Keep
everyoneaway.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorized
ToroDistributorcheckthemaximumenginespeed
withatachometer.Maximumgovernedenginespeed
shouldbe2900RPM.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsand
replacementparts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedif
usedwithunapprovedattachments.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof86dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.38m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.34m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.53m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
107-1819
1.Temperaturelevel3.On5.Engine—stop7.Engine—preheat
2.Fourwheeldriveow
divider
4.Off6.Engine—start
104-5203
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual;donottowthe
machine.
3.Warning—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.
5.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkey
beforeleavingthemachine.
7.Tippinghazard—lowerthe
cuttingunitwhendriving
downslopes.
2.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Cuttinghazardofhand
orfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
6.Warning—usearollover
protectionsystemandwear
theseatbelt.
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104-5204forCE
(Afxoverpartno.104–5203forCE*
*ThissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservativemaximum
slopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineareprescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual;donottowthe
machine.
3.Warning—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.
5.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkey
beforeleavingthemachine.
7.Tippinghazard—lowerthe
cuttingunitwhendriving
downslopes.
2.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Cuttinghazardofhand
orfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
6.Warning—usearollover
protectionsystemandwear
theseatbelt.
93-9397
1.7-bladereel2.Heightofcut3.Reel—mowingspeeds4.Reel—transportspeeds
59-8440
1.Warning—contentsunderpressure.
67-7960
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114-9600
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
93-9404
1.Enginecoolant2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
85-6410
93-6681
1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-7331
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator’sManual.
93-6686
1.Hydraulicoil
2.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
100-6574
1.Hotsurface/burnhazard—stayasafedistancefromthe
hotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
93-9400
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donottowthe
machine.
107-1818
1.Reel—mowingspeeds,
slowtofast.
6.Disengage
2.Fast7.Reel—backlapping
3.Continuousvariable
setting
8.Pullandmovethelever.
4.Fast9.Settheparkingbrake,set
thecontrolstoneutral,and
starttheengine.
5.Reel—mowing
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93-9405
1.Tirepressure—readtheOperator’sManual;llthefront
tiresto13psi(0.9bar)andthereartiresto15psi(1.0bar).
93-9406
1.Hydraulicoillevel2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
93-9407
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Neutral
2.Lowerthereels.4.Raisethereels.
2
1
93-9425
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
2.Hydraulichosesareunderpressure—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-9399
1.Horn—pressthebutton.3.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.Warning—wearhearing
protection.
4.Failure/malfunction—
pressthebutton.
93-6688
1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandor
foot—stoptheengineand
waitformovingpartsto
stop.
93-7814
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
58-6520
1.Grease
93-9409
1.Tounlockthereelsbeforeloweringthem,pressthepedal.
117–2718
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
ProductOverview
Controls
SeatAdjustingLever
Theseatadjustinglever(Figure3)allows5.9inch(15
cm)foreandaftadjustmentin19/32inch(15mm)
increments.
G012285
1
Figure3
1.Seatadjustinglever
ArmRest
Pivotthearmrest(Figure4)upanddownforoperator
comfort.
G012493
1
2
Figure4
1.Armrest2.Backrestknob
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BackrestKnob
Thebackrestknob(Figure4)adjustsbackrestangle
from5–20degrees.
SuspensionKnob
Thesuspensionknob,locatedbelowtheseatpan,allows
youtosettheseatfortheweightoftheoperator.
Note:Thebackrestandbottomseatcushionsare
removable.
CAUTION
Toensurethattheinterlockswitchoperates
properly,settheseatsuspensionfortheweightof
eachoperator.Ifthesuspensionisnotsetcorrectly,
theenginewillrunintermittentlyandtendtostall.
Tocorrectthis,setthesuspensionlighter.
WarningLightTestButton
Beforeoperatingmachine,pressthewarninglighttest
button(Figure5).Alllightsonthesteeringtower
shouldilluminate.Anylightthatdoesnotcomeon
indicatesanelectricalmalfunctionthatshouldbe
repairedimmediately.Oilpressureandelectricalno
chargeindicatorlightsilluminatewhenturningthekey
switchOn.
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Figure5
1.Warninglighttestbutton6.Hydraulicoiltemperature
warning
2.Engineoilpressure
warninglight
7.Hydraulicoillevelwarning
3.Fuelsystemwarning8.Hydraulicoillterwarning
4.Coolanttemperature
warning
9.Aircleanerwarning
5.Electricalnocharge
warning
10.Alarmsilencebutton
HydraulicandEngineIndicatorLights
Iftheselightscomeon(Figure5),stopthemachineand
makerepairsimmediately.
EngineOilPressureWarning
Dangerouslylowengineoilpressureisindicatedbyboth
awarningindicatorlightandaudiblesignal(Figure5).
Whenthisoccurs,stoptheengineimmediatelyand
correcttheproblem.
FuelSystemWarning
Awarningindicatorlightandaudiblesignal(Figure5)
warnofexcesswaterinthefuelsystem.Removewater
fromthesystem.
CoolantTemperatureWarning
Ifenginecoolanttemperatureexceeds221°F(105°C)a
warningindicatorlight(Figure5)illuminatesandaudible
signalsounds.Theengineshutsdowniftemperature
ofcoolantexceeds230°F(110°C).Switchresets
automaticallywhensystemandenginecoolsdown.
ElectricalNoChargeWarning
Nochargetothebatteriesisindicatedbyawarning
indicatorlightandaudiblesignal(Figure5).
HydraulicOilTemperatureWarning
Awarningindicatorlightandaudiblesignalwarn
(Figure5)ofexcessivelyhighhydraulictemperature.
HydraulicOilLevelWarning
Awarningindicatorlightandaudiblesignal(Figure5)
warnoflowhydraulicoillevel.Ifoilleveldropsfurther,
theenginewillautomaticallybestopped.Enginecannot
berestarteduntiloilsupplyisbroughttoasafelevel.
HydraulicOilFilterWarning
Awarningindicatorlightandaudiblesignal(Figure5)
warnofacloggedhydrauliclter.
AirCleanerWarning
Awarningindicatorlightandaudiblesignal(Figure5)
warnthatthelteriscloggedandinneedofservice.
AlarmSilenceButton
Pressingbutton(Figure5)silencesalarm.Alarmsystem
willdisengageandautomaticallyresetwhentheproblem
iscorrectedorthealarmsilencebuttonispressed.
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure6)controlsforwardand
reverseoperation.Pressthetopofthepedaltomove
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forwardandthebottomtomovebackward.Ground
speeddependsonhowfarthepedalispressed.For
maximumgroundspeed,fullypressthepedalwhilethe
throttleisintheFastposition.Formaximumpower
underloadorwhengoinguphill,keeptheenginerpm
highbyhavingthethrottleintheFastpositionandthe
tractionpedalheldstationaryagainstthegroundspeed
limiter.Iftheenginerpmbeginstodecreaseduetoload,
graduallyreducethetractionpedalpressureuntilthe
enginespeedisincreased.
Tostop,reducefootpressureonthetractionpedaland
allowittoreturntothecenterposition.Onextreme
downhillslopes,applypressuretothereversesideofthe
pedal,oroperatewithyourheelontheReverseandtoe
ontheForwardportionofthepedal.
G012288
4 2
1
3
Figure6
1.Tractionpedal3.Camlevernut
2.Speedlimiter4.Transportlatch
GroundSpeedLimiter
Thegroundspeedlimiter(Figure6)controlsthetraction
pedalmovement.Thelimiterleverhelpscontrolthe
rateofclipandeliminatessuddenspeedvariationsover
roughterrain.
Important:Thecamlevernut(Figure6,Inset)can
betightenedifthelimiterstopwillnotholdthe
tractionpedalinthedesiredposition.
TransportLatches
Theselatchessecurethecuttingunitsintheupright
positionfortransportoperation.Thelatchforthe
frontcuttingunitsisfoot–operated(Figure6).The
hand-operatedlatchescontrolthecenterandoutside
cuttingunits(Figure7).
G012289
1
2
Figure7
1.Centercuttingunitlatch2.Outsidecuttingunitlatch
CuttingUnitLiftControls
Thetwooutsidelevers(Figure8)raiseandlowerthetwo
outsidecuttingunits.Thecenterleverraisesandlowers
thetwofrontandthecentercuttingunits.Theengine
mustberunningtolowerthecuttingunits.Whenthe
cuttingunitsarelifted,thereelsautomaticallystop.Do
notallowtheleverstosnapbacktoneutral,orcutting
unitsmaynotoatfreely.
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G012290
1 2 3 4 5 6
10
11
9 8 7
Figure8
1.Cuttingunitliftcontrols7.Enginepreheatindicator
light
2.Mow/backlaplever8.Keyswitch
3.Throttle9.Parkingbrake
4.Engineoverridebutton10.Reelspeedcontrol
5.Fuelgauge11.4Wheeldriveswitch(4
wheeldriveonly)
6.Hourmeter
EngineOverrideButton
Whenthisbutton(Figure8)ispressed,theenginecan
beoperatedafterithasoverheatedandautomatically
beenstoppedbytheelectricalsafetysystem.Useonly
forshortintervals.
FuelLevelGauge
Gauge(Figure8)indicatestheamountoffuelintank.
HourMeter
Hourmeter(Figure8)indicatesthetotalhoursthat
machinehasbeenoperated.
Note:Linescirclinginthesmallwindowatleftsideof
gaugeindicatehourmeterisoperating.
EnginePreheatIndicatorLight
Thislight(Figure8)turnsonwhenthekeyismovedto
theOnposition.Glowplugsengagefor10seconds,
then,thelightgoesoffwhentheengineisreadytostart.
KeySwitch
Threepositions:Off,On,andStart.Rotatethekey
(Figure8)toStartandreleaseitwhentheenginebegins
running.Tostoptheengine,rotatethekeytoOff.
ParkingBrakeLever
Pullthislever(Figure8)uptolockthebrake.Torelease
thebrake,pulluponthelever,pressthebutton,and
lowerthelever.Thebrakemustbeengagedtostartthe
engine.Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakebeforegetting
offoftheseat.
Mow-BacklapLever
Movethislever(Figure8)forwardtoengagethecutting
units.Movethelevertothecentertostopthecutting
units.Tobacklapcuttingunits,lifttheleveroverstop
andholditintherearposition.
Important:Donotmoveleverdirectlybetweenthe
MowandBacklappositions.Pausebrieyinthe
Stopposition.
ReelSpeedControl
Rotatetheknob(Figure8)clockwisetoincreasethe
reelspeed,counter–clockwisetodecreasespeed.Usein
conjunctionwiththegroundspeedlimitertoachieve
theappropriaterateofclip.
ThrottleControl
Movethiscontrol(Figure8)forwardtoincreaseengine
speedandbackwardtodecreasespeed.
4WheelDriveSwitch(4wheeldrive
modelonly)
Movethisswitch(Figure8)forwardtoengage4wheel
drive.Moveittotherearpositiontodisengage4wheel
drive.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Width,cuttingunitsraised91.5inches(232cm)
Width,cuttingunitslowered147inches(373cm)
Widthofcut,5cuttingunits137inches(348cm)
Widthofcut,4cuttingunits110inches(279cm)
Widthofcut,3cuttingunits83inches(211cm)
Widthofcut,1cuttingunit29.5inches(75cm)
Length110inches(282cm)
HeightwithROPS82inches(208cm)
HeightwithoutROPS55.5inches(141cm)
Weight(Dry)4360lb(1717kg)
Fueltankcapacity15USgallons(56.8l)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;
however,theoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandafter
theengineisrststarted.
Crankcasecapacityisapproximately8qt.(7.6L)with
thelter.
Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing
specications:
•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4or
higher
•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above0degreesF)
•Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(all
temperatures)
ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyour
distributorineither15W-40or10W-30viscosity.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,stoptheengine,
settheparkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromthe
ignitionswitch.
2.Releasetheenginecoverlatchesandopenthehood.
G012279
1
Figure9
1.Enginecoverlatch
3.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andinstallit
(Figure10).
G012280
1
Figure10
1.Dipstick
4.Removedipstickandcheckoillevelondipstick.
TheoillevelshouldbeuptotheFullmark.
5.IftheoillevelisbelowtheFullmark,removethe
llcap(Figure11)andaddoiluntillevelreaches
theFullmarkondipstick.
Donotoverll.
G012281
1
Figure11
1.Oilllcap
Important:Besuretokeeptheengineoillevel
betweentheupperandlowerlimitsontheoil
gauge.Enginefailuremayoccurasaresultof
overllingorunderllingtheengineoil.
6.Installtheoilllcap.
7.Closeenginecoverandsecurewiththelatches.
CheckingtheCoolingSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Capacityofsystemis3.7USgallons(14L).
1.Carefullyremovetheradiatorcap(Figure13)and
expansiontankcap(Figure12).
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CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,thepressurized,
hotcoolantcanescapeandcauseburns.
•Donotopentheradiatorcapwhenthe
engineisrunning.
•Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,
andopenthecapslowlytoallowsteamto
escape.
2.Checklevelofcoolantinradiator.Radiator
shouldbelledtothetopofthellerneckand
theexpansiontanklledtothemarksonitsside
(Figure12).
G012282
1
Figure12
1.Expansiontank
3.Ifthecoolantlevelislow,adda50/50mixture
ofwaterandethyleneglycolanti–freeze.Donot
overll.
Important:Donotusewateronlyor
alcohol/methanolbasecoolants.
4.Installtheradiatorandexpansiontankcaps.
AddingFuel
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswith
low(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.
Theminimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchase
fuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daysto
ensurefuelfreshness.
Fueltankcapacity:15USgallons(56.8L)
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures
above20°F(-7°C)andwintergrade(No.1-Dor
No.1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useof
wintergradefuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslower
ashpointandcoldowcharacteristicswhichwillease
startingandreducefuellterplugging.
Useofsummergradefuelabove20°F(-7°C)will
contributetowardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreased
powercomparedtowintergradefuel.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasoline
insteadofdieselfuel.Failuretoobservethis
cautionwilldamagetheengine.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.
BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuel
ofuptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).The
petrodieselportionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.
Observethefollowingprecautions:
•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeet
specicationASTMD6751orEN14214.
•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTM
D975orEN590.
•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodiesel
blends.
•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblends
incoldweather.
•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelas
theymaybedegradedovertime.
•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter
convertingtobiodieselblended.
•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformore
informationonbiodiesel.
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DANGER
Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel
vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.Are
orexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothersand
cancausepropertydamage.
•Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors,
inanopenarea,whentheengineisoffandis
cold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
fueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis1inch
(25mm)belowthebottomofthellerneck.
Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuelfumes
maybeignitedbyaspark.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuelfumes
maybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinaclean,safety-approvedcontainer
andkeepthecapinplace.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe
truckortrailerandrefueltheequipmentwith
itswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromafueldispenser
nozzle.
•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keep
thenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Usingacleanrag,cleanareaaroundfueltankcap.
3.Removecapfromthefueltank(Figure13).
G012283
2
1
Figure13
1.Radiatorcap2.Fueltankcap
4.Fillthetankuntilthelevelistothebottomofthe
llerneckwithdieselfuel.
5.Installfueltankcaptightlyafterllingtank.
Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.
Thiswillminimizepossiblebuildupofcondensation
insidethefueltank.
Checking/AddingHydraulic
Fluid
Thehydraulicsystemandreservoirislledatthefactory
withapproximately18.2USgallons(69L)ofhigh
qualityhydraulicuid.Thehydraulicuidreservoir
holds9.3USgallons(35.2L)ofthetotal.Checkthe
levelofthehydraulicuidbeforetheengineis
rststartedanddailythereafter.Therecommended
replacementuidisasfollows:
ToroPremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid(Availablein5
gallonpailsor55gallondrums.SeepartscatalogorT oro
distributorforpartnumbers.)
Alternateuids:IftheTorouidisnotavailable,other
uidsmaybeusedprovidedtheymeetallthefollowing
materialpropertiesandindustryspecications.Wedo
notrecommendtheuseofsyntheticuid.Consult
withyourlubricantdistributortoidentifyasatisfactory
product.
Note:Torowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamage
causedbyimpropersubstitutions,souseonlyproducts
fromreputablemanufacturerswhowillstandbehind
theirrecommendation.
Anti-wearHydraulicFluid,ISOVG46
MaterialProperties:
Viscosity,ASTMD445cSt@40°C65to71
cSt@100°C8.4to8.9
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ViscosityIndexASTM
D2270
97to107
PourPoint,ASTMD97-18°Fto-30°F
IndustrySpecications:
VickersI-286-S(QualityLevel),VickersM-2950-S
(QualityLevel),DenisonHF-0
Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless,
makingitdifculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditive
forthehydraulicsystemoilisavailablein2/3oz(20
ml)bottles.Onebottleissufcientfor4–6USgallons
(15-22L)ofhydraulicoil.Orderpartnumber44-2500
fromyourauthorizedTorodistributor.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Lookintothesightglass(Figure14).Theoillevel
shouldbeevenwiththearrowswhenchecking
warmoil.Theoilwillbe1/4to1/2inch(6to12
mm)belowthearrowswhencold.
G012284
1
Figure14
1.Sightglassarrows
3.Iftheoillevelislow,addhydraulicoiltothe
reservoir,asfollows:
A.Removetheseatlockpin,raisetheseatandhold
itopenwiththesupportrod.
B.Cleanaroundreservoircover(Figure15).
G012313
1
Figure15
1.Reservoircover
C.Removecoverandaddhydraulicoiluntilitis
evenwitharrowsonsightglass(Figure14).
CheckingtheReeltoBedknife
Contact
Eachdaybeforeoperating,checkreeltobedknife
contact,regardlessifthequalityofcuthadpreviously
beenacceptable.Theremustbelightcontactacross
thefulllengthofthereelandthebedknife(referto
AdjustingtheReeltoBedknifeinthecuttingunit
Operator’sManual).
CheckingtheTirePressure
Fornormalmowingconditionsandawidevarietyof
turfgrasses,usethesetirepressures:13psi(90kPa)
frontand15psi(103.4kPa)rear.However,whenturf
iseitherwetterordrierthannormal,tirepressure
mayneedtobechanged.Onhardturf,usehightire
pressure(18psi(124kPa)frontandrear).Whenturf
issoft,uselowpressure(9psi(62kPa)frontand12
psi(82.7kPa)rear).
Important:Maintainevenpressureintwofront
tires,i.e.,13psi(90kPa)andbothreartires,i.e.,15
psi(103.4kPa),toensureexcellentquality-of-cut.
RearBallast
ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4–2004Standard
whenreartiresarelledwithcalciumchlorideandarear
wheelweightkit(PartNumber11-0440)isinstalled.
Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewith
calciumchloride,removeunitfromturfareaas
quicklyaspossible.Topreventpossibledamageto
turf,immediatelysoakaffectedareawithwater.
StartingandStopping
1.Sitontheseat,keepyourfootoffofthetraction
pedal.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged
Andthatthetractionpedalandmow/backlaplever
areinneutral.
2.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOnposition.Whenthe
glowplugindicatorlightgoesoff,theengineis
readytoStart.
3.TurnthekeytotheStartposition.Releasethekey
whentheenginestarts.
Tostop,disengageandmoveallcontrolstoneutraland
settheparkingbrake.Raiseandlatchallcuttingunits
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