Toro 3780 User manual

FormNo.3386-664RevA
Reelmaster®7000-D4-Wheel
DriveTractionUnit
ModelNo.03780—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.03780A—SerialNo.315000001andUp
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andotherreproductiveharm.
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regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisincorporatedwith
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Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsingolfcourses,parks,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SoundPowerLevel..................................................7
SoundPressureLevel...............................................7
VibrationLevel......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................13
1AdjustingtheSupportRollers................................14
2ReplacingtheWarningDecalforCE
Compliance........................................................14
3InstallingtheHoodLockforCE
Compliance........................................................14
4InstallingtheCuttingUnits....................................15
5AdjustingtheTurfCompensationSpring.................19
6UsingtheCuttingUnitKickstand...........................19
7GreasingtheMachine...........................................20
8CheckingFluidLevels...........................................21
9UsingtheGaugeBar............................................21
ProductOverview.........................................................22
Controls...............................................................22
Specications........................................................28
TractionUnitSpecications.....................................28
Attachments/Accessories........................................28
Operation....................................................................29
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................29
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................29
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................30
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...........................31
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................32
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................32
EngineSpeedSwitch...............................................32
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches...............................32
AdjustingtheLiftArmCounterbalance.....................33
AdjustingtheLiftArmTurnAroundPosition.............33
PushingorTowingtheMachine................................34
JackingPoints........................................................34
TieDowns............................................................34
OperatingCharacteristics........................................34
OperatingTips......................................................35
Maintenance.................................................................36
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................36
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................37
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................38
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................39
RemovingtheHood...............................................39
Lubrication...............................................................39
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................39
EngineMaintenance..................................................41
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................41
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................42
ServicingtheDieselParticulateFilter(DPF)...............42
ServicingtheDieselOxidationCatalyst
(DOC)..............................................................42
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................43
FuelTank..............................................................43
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................43
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................43
ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................43
FuelPickupTubeScreen.........................................44
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................44
ChargingandConnectingtheBattery........................44
BatteryCare...........................................................45
Fuses....................................................................46
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................47
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................47
CheckingthePlanetaryGearDriveOil......................47
ChangingthePlanetaryGearDriveOil......................47
CheckingtheRearAxleLubricant.............................48
ChangingtheRearAxleLubricant.............................48
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................48
CheckingtheRearWheelToe-In..............................49
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................50
ServicingtheEngineCoolingSystem........................50
BrakeMaintenance....................................................51
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................51
BeltMaintenance......................................................51
ServicingtheAlternatorBelt....................................51
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................52
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................52
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.................................52
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................52
CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................53
BacklappingtheCuttingUnits..................................53
Storage........................................................................54
Engine..................................................................54
TractionUnit.........................................................54
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsENISO5395:2013
(whenappropriatedecalsapplied),andANSIB71.4-2012
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,or
DANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheENISO5395:2013
andANSIB71.4-2012.
Training
•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,orproperty.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long
trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andearprotection.Long
hair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefootor
wearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
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
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.
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•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand
duringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen
suggestedintheoperator'smanual.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother
thangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if
theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel
offattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopcylinders/reelsifnot
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Onmulti-cylinder/multi-reelmachines,takecareas
rotatingonecylinder/reelcancauseothercylinders/reels
torotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyfromignition.Wait
forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingthecylinders/reels.Weargloves
andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
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ordisconnectingfrombattery.Wearprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes
orsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
embankments,orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.
•WhenoperatingamachinewithROPS(roll-over
protectionsystem)neverremovetheROPSandalways
usetheseatbelt.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust
pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.
•Onanyhill,thereisthepossibilityoftippingorrolling
over,buttheriskincreasesastheslopeangleincreases.
Steephillsshouldbeavoided.
Cuttingunitsmustbeloweredwhengoingdownslopes
tomaintainsteeringcontrol
•Engagetractiondriveslowly,alwayskeepfootontraction
pedal,especiallywhentravelingdownhill.
Usereverseontractionpedalforbraking.
•Ifthemachinestallswhenclimbingaslope,donotturn
themachinearound.Alwaysbackslowly,straightdown
theslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornearthe
mowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,combined
withterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned
guardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donotresume
mowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall
hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro
Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsandreplacement
parts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedifusedwith
unapprovedattachments.
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SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof101dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof83
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.3m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.3m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.16m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.2m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.1m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
117-4763
1.Toengagetheparking
brake,securethebrake
pedalswiththelockingpin,
presstheparkingbrake
pedalsandengagethetoe
pedal.
2.Todisengagetheparking
brake,disengagethe
lockingpinandreleasethe
pedals.
93-6680
93-6686
1.Hydraulicoil
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
117-4765
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Donotusestartingaids.
117-4766
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
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117–2718
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
93-6688
1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandor
foot—stoptheengineand
waitformovingpartsto
stop.
110-9642
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Movethecotterpintotheholeclosesttotherodbracket
andthenremovetheliftarmandpivotyoke.
125–8754
1.Headlights6.Slow
2.Engage7.Lowerthecuttingunits
3.Powertake-off(PTO)8.Raisethecuttingunits
4.Disengage9.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
5.Fast
121–3887
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
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121–3884
1.Engine—stop3.Engine—start
2.Engine—preheat
112-5019
93–6681
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
125–4605
1.Powerseat,10A6.Powersupplied,10A
2.Worklight,10A7.Controller,2A
3.Engine,10A8.Powersupplied,7.5A
4.Cigarettelighter,10A9.Controller,2A
5.Infocenter,2A10.Enginepreheat,60A
120-1670
1.Tractionunitspeed3.Fast
2.Slow
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130-1651
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationof
servicingthemachine.
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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120-1683
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
3.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturnat
highspeeds;lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdownslopes;
usearolloverprotectionsystemandweartheseatbelt
6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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120-1686
Afxoverpartno.120–1683forCE*
*ThissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachinefrocompliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerStandardENISO5395:2013.Theconservativemaximumslope
anglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineareprescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
3.Tippinghazard—donotturnathighspeeds,donotupand
downslopesgreaterthan16degrees,donotmowacross
slopesgreaterthan22degrees;lowerthecuttingunitwhen
drivingdownslopes;usearolloverprotectionsystemand
weartheseatbelt
6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Adjustthesupportrollers
2Warningdecal1UsedonlyonmachinesrequiringCE
Compliance.
Hoodlockbracket1
Rivet2
Screw,1/4x2inch1
Flatwasher,1/4inch2
3
Locknut,1/4inch1
Usedonlyonmachinesrequiring
EuropeanCECompliance.
Fronthoseguide-R.H.1
4Fronthoseguide-L.H.1Installthecuttingunits
5Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheturfcompensationspring.
6Cuttingunitkickstand1InstalltheCuttingUnitKickstand.
7Nopartsrequired–Greasethemachine.
8Nopartsrequired–Checktherearaxlelubricant,hydraulic
uid,andengineoillevels
9Gaugebar1Usethegaugebartoadjustthecutting
unit.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingmachine
EngineOperator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingengine
PartsCatalog1Usetoreferencepartnumbers
OperatorTrainingMaterial1Viewbeforeoperatingmachine
DeclarationofConformity1UseforCECompliance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
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1
AdjustingtheSupportRollers
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Dependingonwhatwidthcuttingunitsaretobeinstalledon
thetraction,adjustthesupportrollersasfollows:
•Ifusing27inchcuttingunits,therollersaretobeinstalled
intheuppermountingholesofsupportassembly
channels(Figure3).
•Ifusing32inchcuttingunits,therollersaretobe
installedinthelowermountingholesofsupportassembly
channels(Figure3).
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2
3
Figure3
1.Supportassemblychannel3.Usethisholefor32inch
cuttingunits
2.Usethisholefor27inch
cuttingunits
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ReplacingtheWarningDecal
forCECompliance
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal
Procedure
OnmachinesrequiringCECompliance,afxthewarning
decal,partno.120–1683overthewarningdecalpartno.
120–1686.
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InstallingtheHoodLockfor
CECompliance
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Hoodlockbracket
2Rivet
1Screw,1/4x2inch
2Flatwasher,1/4inch
1Locknut,1/4inch
Procedure
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehoodlatchbracket
(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Hoodlatch
2.Removethe(2)rivetssecuringthehoodlatchbracket
tothehood(Figure5).Removethehoodlatchbracket
fromthehood.
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2
Figure5
1.Hoodlatchbracket2.Rivets
3.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positiontheCE
lockbracketandthehoodlatchbracketontothehood.
Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthehood(Figure5).
Donotremoveboltandnutassemblyfromthelock
bracketarm.
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2
Figure6
1.CElockbracket2.Boltandnutassembly
4.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideofthe
hood.
5.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood(Figure
6).
6.Hookthelatchontothehoodlatchbracket(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Hoodlatch
7.Screwtheboltintotheotherarmofhoodlockbracket
tolockthelatchinposition(Figure8).Tightenbolt
securelybutdonottightennut.
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2
3
Figure8
1.Bolt3.Armofhoodlockbracket
2.Nut
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4
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Fronthoseguide-R.H.
1Fronthoseguide-L.H.
Procedure
1.Removethereelmotorsfromtheshippingbrackets.
2.Removetheshippingbracketsanddiscard.
3.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustasdescribedinthecuttingunitOperator's
Manual.
4.Makesurethecounterweight(Figure9)isinstalledto
theproperendofthecuttingunitasdescribedinthe
cuttingunitOperator'sManual.
Figure9
1.Counterweight
5.Allthecuttingunitsareshippedwiththeturf
compensationspringmountedtotherightsideofthe
cuttingunit.Theturfcompensationspringmustbe
mountedtothesamesideofthecuttingunitasthe
reeldrivemotor.Repositiontheturfcompensation
asfollows:
A.Removethe2carriageboltsandnutssecuringthe
rodbrackettothecuttingunittabs(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Turfcompensationspring3.Springtube
2.Rodbracket
B.Removetheangenutsecuringthespringtube
bolttothecarrierframetab(Figure10)Remove
theassembly.
C.Mountthespringtubebolttotheoppositetabon
thecarrierframeandsecurewiththeangenut.
Theboltheadistobepositionedtotheouterside
ofthetabasshowninFigure11.
Figure11
1.Oppositecarrierframetab2.Rodbracket
D.Mounttherodbrackettothecuttingunittabs
withthecarriageboltsandnuts(Figure11).Also,
onthecuttingunit,mountthelefthandhose
guidetothefrontofthecuttingunittabswhen
reinstallingtherodbracket(Figure13).
Important:Onthe#4(leftfront)and#5
(rightfront)cuttingunits,usetherodbracket
mountingnutstoinstallthehoseguidesto
thefrontofthecuttingunittabs.Thehose
guidesshouldleantowardthecentercutting
unit(Figure12throughFigure14).
Figure12
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Figure13
1.Hoseguide(Lefthand
shown)
3.Nuts
2.Rodbracket
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Figure14
1.Hoseguides(eachmustleantowardthecentercuttingunit)
Note:Wheninstallingorremovingthecutting
units,makesurethehairpincotterisinstalled
inthespringrodholenexttotherodbracket.
Otherwise,thehairpincottermustbeinstalledin
theholeintheendoftherod.
6.Increasethesteeringontherearcuttingunitsby
removingthe(2)pivotspacers,hexsocketscrewsand
angelocknuts(Figure15)fromtherear(#2and#3)
cuttingunitcarrierframes(Figure12).
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2
3
4
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Figure15
1.Hexsocketscrew3.Carrierframe
2.Pivotspacer4.Flangelocknut
7.Loweralltheliftarmscompletely.
8.Coatthecarrierframeshaftwithcleangrease(Figure
16).
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2
3
4
5
Figure16
1.Liftarmpivotyoke4.Carrierframeshaft
2.Liftarm5.Thrustwasher
3.Klikpin
9.Forthefrontcuttingunits,slideacuttingunitunder
theliftarmwhileinsertingthecarrierframeshaftup
intotheliftarmpivotyoke(Figure16).Makesurethe
thrustwasherisinpositiononthecarrierframeshaft.
10.Securethecarrierframeshafttotheliftarmyokewith
theKlikpin(Figure16).
11.Tolock(x)thesteeringonthecuttingunits,secure
thepivotyoketothecarrierframewiththesnapper
pin(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Snapperpin
Note:Fixedsteeringisrecommendedwhen
cuttingsidehills.
12.Usethefollowingprocedureontherearcuttingunits
whentheheightofcutisabove3/4inch.
A.Removethelynchpinandwashersecuringthelift
armpivotshafttotheliftarmandslidethelift
armpivotshaftoutoftheliftarm(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Liftarmpivotshaftlynchpinandwasher
B.Inserttheliftarmyokeontothecarrierframe
shaft(Figure16).
C.Inserttheliftarmshaftintotheliftarmandsecure
itwiththewasherandlynchpin(Figure18).
13.Securetheliftarmchaintothechainbracketwiththe
snapperpin(Figure19).Usethenumberofchainlinks
describedinthecuttingunitOperator'sManual.
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Figure19
1.Liftarmchain3.Snapperpin
2.Chainbracket
14.Coatthesplineshaftofthereelmotorwithclean
grease.
15.OilthereelmotorO-ringandinstallitontothemotor
ange.
16.Installthemotorbyrotatingitclockwisesothatthe
motorangesclearthebolts(Figure20).Rotatethe
motorcounterclockwiseuntiltheangesencirclethe
boltsthentightenthebolts.
Important:Makesurethereelmotorhosesare
nottwisted,kinkedorintheriskofbeingpinched.
Figure20
1.Reeldrivemotor2.Mountingbolts
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AdjustingtheTurf
CompensationSpring
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theturfcompensationspring(Figure21)transfersweight
fromthefronttotherearroller.(Thishelpstoreduceawave
patternintheturf,alsoknownasmarcellingorbobbing.)
Important:Makespringadjustmentswiththecutting
unitmountedtothetractionunit,pointingstraight
aheadandloweredtotheshopoor.
1.Makesurethehairpincotterisinstalledintherearhole
inthespringrod(Figure21).
Note:Whenservicingthecuttingunit,movethe
hairpincottertothespringrodholenexttotheturf
compensationspring.
Figure21
1.Turfcompensationspring3.Springrod
2.Hairpincotter4.Hexnuts
2.Tightenthehexnutsonthefrontendofthespringrod
untilthecompressedlengthofthespringis6.25inches
(15.9cm)(Figure21).
Note:Whenoperatingonroughterraindecreasethe
springlengthby1/2inch.Groundfollowingwillbe
slightlydecreased.
Note:Theturfcompensationsettingwillneedtobe
resetiftheHOCsettingortheAggressivenessofCut
settingischanged.
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UsingtheCuttingUnit
Kickstand
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Cuttingunitkickstand
Procedure
Wheneverthecuttingunithastobetippedtoexposethe
bedknife/reel,propuptherearofthecuttingunitwiththe
kickstandtomakesurethenutsonthebackendofthe
bedbaradjustingscrewsarenotrestingontheworksurface
(Figure22).
Figure22
1.Cuttingunitkickstand
Securethekickstandtothechainbracketwiththesnapper
pin(Figure23).
Figure23
1.Chainbracket3.Cuttingunitkickstand
2.Snapperpin
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GreasingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforethemachineisoperated,itmustbegreasedtoensure
properlubrication.RefertoLubricationsection.Failureto
properlygreasethemachinewillresultinprematurefailureof
criticalparts.
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