Toro 4042 User manual

FormNo.3380-215RevA
Greensmaster®eFlex®1800and
2100TractionUnit
ModelNo.04042—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.04043—SerialNo.314000001andUp
G017154
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Introduction
Thismachineisawalk-behind,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcutting
grassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sports
elds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedfor
cuttingbrush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside
highways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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inthespaceprovided.
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1.Locationofthemodeland
serialnumbers
2.Batterypack
manufacturer’s
information
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SoundPowerLevel..................................................5
SoundPressureLevel...............................................5
VibrationLevel.......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................10
1InstallingtheTargetPlate......................................11
2InstallingtheCuttingUnittotheTraction
Unit..................................................................11
3InstallingtheHandleRetainers...............................12
4InstallingtheBatteryPack.....................................12
5AdjustingtheEZ-TurnSensor...............................15
6InstallingtheOptionalTransportWheels.................15
7InstallingtheGrassBasket....................................16
ProductOverview.........................................................17
Controls...............................................................18
Specications........................................................21
Attachments/Accessories........................................21
Operation....................................................................21
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................21
AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................21
AdjustingtheHandleAngle.....................................21
TurningOntheMachine.........................................22
TurningOfftheMachine.........................................22
OperatinginTransportMode...................................22
PreparingtoMow...................................................22
MowingOperation.................................................22
CheckingtheOperationoftheInterlockSwitches
........................................................................24
LithiumIonBatteryPackCare.................................24
UsingtheInfoCenterLCDDisplay...........................25
ReleasingtheTransmission......................................27
SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurfConditions............28
Maintenance.................................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................29
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................30
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................31
DisconnectingtheBattery.......................................31
Lubrication...............................................................31
GreasingtheMotorCoupler....................................31
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................32
ServicingtheBatteryPack........................................32
ShippingtheBatteryPackforService........................32
ReplacingFuses.....................................................32
ServicingtheTractionInterlockSwitch......................33
ServicingtheMowSensor........................................33
ServicingtheBrakeInterlockSwitch.........................34
BrakeMaintenance....................................................34
AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake.........................34
BeltMaintenance......................................................35
InspectingtheReelDriveBelt..................................35
TransmissionCoverAccessHole..............................35
TransmissionBeltTensioner....................................35
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................36
AdjustingtheReelControl.......................................36
Cleaning...................................................................37
CleaningtheMachine..............................................37
Storage........................................................................38
StoringtheMachine................................................38
RemovingtheMachinefromStorage.........................38
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN836:1997,
ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2012specications
ineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),whichmeansCAUTION,
WARNING,orDANGER-“personalsafetyinstruction."
Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheCEN
standardEN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,oranimals
arenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,orproperty.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long
trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andearprotection.Long
hair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefootor
wearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Checkthatoperatorpresencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtoturnonthemachine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengage
theparkingbrake.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother
thangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–Stoponlevelground.
–Disengagethetraction/mowlever.
–Settheparkingbrake.
–Turnoffthemachine.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Turnoffthemachineanddisengagethetraction/mow
leverinthefollowingsituations:
–Beforeconnectingthebatterytothecharger
–Beforeremovingthegrassbasket
–Beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition
–Beforeclearingblockages
–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsifnotmowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Toreducetherehazard,keepthebatterypackand
connectorsfreeofdebris.
•Checkthegrassbasketfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.
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•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamagedpartsanddecals.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Disengagedrives,disengagethecuttingunit,setthe
parkingbrake,turnoffthemachine,anddisconnectthe
battery.Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunitanddrives
tohelppreventres.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
•Usecarewhencheckingthereel.Wearglovesanduse
cautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththemotorrunningorthe
batteryconnectedtothemachine..
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
•Knowhowtostopthemotorquickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes
orsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Alwaysstandbehindthehandlewhenstartingand
operatingthemachine.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or
otherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
•Thegrassbasketmustbeinplaceduringthemowing
operationformaximumsafety.Shutthemotoroffbefore
emptyingthebasket.
•Whenapersonoranimalentersthemowingarea,stop
mowing.Carelessoperation,combinedwithterrain
angles,ricochets,orimproperlypositionedguardscan
leadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donotresumemowing
untiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Donotopenoralterthebatterypackinanyway.Opening
itmayexposeyoutodangerouselectricalvoltage.The
warrantywillbevoidedifyouattempttoopenthebattery
pack.Withtheexceptionofthefuse,fusecover,and
labels,therearenoconsumerserviceablepartsonorin
thebatterypack.
•Ifthemotormustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunit,attachments,andany
movingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsandreplacement
parts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedifusedwith
unapprovedattachmentsorparts.
SoundPowerLevel
•Model04042:
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof84.4
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN11094.
•Model04043:
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof83dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN11094.
SoundPressureLevel
•Model04042:
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of79dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of
1dBA.
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Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
•Model04043:
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of68dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of
1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
•Model04042:
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.24m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.36m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.18m/s2
•Model04043:
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.36m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.24m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.18m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
120-9571
1.Lowerthelevertodisengagethetraction.
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
120-9573
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Warning—donotoperatethemachineunlessyouare
trained.
3.Warning—keepbystandersawayfromthebattery.
4.Electricalshockhazard—donotallowtoolstoshortcircuit
batterypostswhenperformingmaintenance.
120-9593
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
2.Warning—donotoperatethemachineunlessyouaretrained.5.Donottowthemachine.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
115-7051
1.Fast3.Slow—Zeroposition
2.Continuousvariable
setting120-9598
1.Brake4.Parkingbrake
2.Releasehandleto
disengagethebrake.
5.Rotatethelatchtolockthe
parkingbrake;compress
thehandletoreleasethe
latch.
3.Compressthehandleto
engagethebrakelever.
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121–4685
1.EZ-Turnswitch2.On3.Off4.Start(machine)
115-7271
1.Engagethereel.3.Disengagethereel.
2.Engagethelever.4.Disengagethelever.
119-7523
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Explosionhazard—nosparksoropenames.
3.Electricshockhazard—donotallowbatterypoststoshort
circuit.
4.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouare
trained.
5.Warning—donotremovebatterycover,donotplacein
water,donotuseabatterywithacrackedordamgaed
housing.
6.Poisonhazard—keepchildrenawayfromthebattery.
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119-7570
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;keepbatteries
sheltered,donotstoreindirectsunlight.
119-7571
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donotuseabattery
withacrackedordamagedhousing.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Targetplate1Installthetargetplate.
2Bolt,3/8x3/4inch2Installthecuttingunittothetractionunit
Handleretainer2
3Hairpincotter2Installthehandleretainers
Batterypack1
Bolt(5/16x1/2inch)6
4Washer6
Installthebatterypack.
5Nopartsrequired–AdjusttheEZ-Turnsensor.
6Transportwheels(OptionalTransport
WheelKit,Model04123)2Installthetransportwheels.
7Grassbasket1Installthegrassbasket.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
PartsCatalog1
OperatorTrainingMaterial1
CerticateofCompliance1
Readorviewbeforeoperatingthemachine
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Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
InstallingtheTargetPlate
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Targetplate
Procedure
1.Setupandpreparethecuttingunitasdescribedinthe
cuttingunitOperator’sManual.
2.Removethecenter,grassshieldbolt(Figure3).
3.Installthetargetplatetothetopofthecuttingunit
usingtheboltyouremovedpreviously(Figure3).
1
2
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Figure3
1.Center,grassshieldbolt2.Targetplate
2
InstallingtheCuttingUnitto
theTractionUnit
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bolt,3/8x3/4inch
Procedure
1.Placethemoweronitsdrumsonalevelsurface.
2.Lowerthekickstandandpushinthelockingpinto
lockthekickstandintheserviceposition(Figure4).
Allowthemachinetorestonthelockedkickstand.
Note:Placethekickstandinthispositionanytime
youremovethereel.Thiswillkeepthemachinefrom
tippingbackwardsontothehandle.
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2
3
Figure4
1.Kickstand—storage
position
3.Kickstand—service
position
2.Lockingpin
3.Pushthecuttingunitunderthetractionunitandtothe
lefttoengagethetransmissioncoupling(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Transmissioncoupling
4.Maneuverthetractionunitframe(Figure6)forward
untilitengagesthecuttingunitpivotarms.
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2
3
Figure6
Batteryplatformnotshown.
1.Telescopingcoupler2.Cuttingunithexshaft
5.Securethetractionunitframetothecuttingunitpivot
armswith2bolts(3/8x3/4inch)(Figure6).
Note:Toremovethecuttingunit,justloosenthe2
bolts(3/8x3/4inch)approximately1-1/2turnsand
rotatethepivotarmsout.
6.Pushdownonthekickstandtoreleasethespring
loadedlockingpinandallowthekickstandtorotate
uptothestorageposition.
7.Settheheight-of-cutofthereelasdescribedinthereel
Operator’sManual.
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InstallingtheHandleRetainers
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Handleretainer
2Hairpincotter
Procedure
1.Whilesupportingthehandle,removethecableties
securingthehandleclampstothesideplates(Figure7).
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2
Figure7
1.Hairpincotter2.Handleretainer
2.Pivotthehandletothedesiredoperatingposition,
insertahandleretaineroverthehandleclampandinto
thematchingholesinthesideplate(Figure7).
3.Securetheclampinpositionwithahairpincotter
(Figure7).
4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideofthe
handle.
5.Adjustthehandleheighttothedesiredposition;refer
toAdjustingtheHandleHeight(page21).
Note:Themachineisshippedwiththehandle
adjustedtothelowestposition.Themachineis
traditionallyoperatedwiththehandletelescopedoutto
itsmaximumheight.
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4
InstallingtheBatteryPack
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Batterypack
6Bolt(5/16x1/2inch)
6Washer
Procedure
1.Removethebatterypackfromitscarton,savingthe
cartonandallpackingmaterialforfutureuse.
Important:Savethecartonandallpacking
materials.Ifyoueverneedtoshipthebatteryfor
maintenance,warranty,orrecycling,youwillneed
thisspecialpackaging.
RefertotheInstallationInstructionsincluded
withtheBatteryShippingKit,120-4600(aPDFof
theseinstructionsisavailableatnochargefrom
www.toro.com).
2.Cutthecabletiesecuringthebatterychargertothe
batterybaseonthemachineandremovethecharger.
3.Disconnectthesmallconnectoronthepacktomachine
wiringharnessfromthemainwiringharness(Figure
12).
4.Removethetallnutthatsecurestherearofthebattery
basetothemachineframe(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Tallnut
5.Loosenthe2pivotbolts/nutsahalfturneach(Figure
9).
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3
4
5
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Figure9
1.Batterypack4.Pivotbolts
2.Batteryplatform5.Lockingholes
3.Boltandwasher
6.Raisethebatteryplatformuntilthelockingholesinthe
baseandframealign(Figure9).Slideascrewdriveror
othersteelrodthroughtheholestoholdtheplatform
intheraisedposition.
7.Placethebatterypackonthebasewiththeconnector
porttowardtherearofthemachine.
8.Securethebatterypacktothebaseusing6bolts(5/16
x1/2inch)andwashers.Torqueeachboltto11.3to
14N-m(100to130in-lb).
9.Lineupthetabsontheinsideoftheharnesspower
plugwiththeslotsinthebatterypackreceptacle.Press
theharnessconnectorintothebatteryconnector
(Figure10andFigure11).
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G017236
1
2
3
4
Figure10
1.Batterypackreceptacle3.Packtomachinewire
harnessplug
2.Lockingcollar4.Boltsecuringthebattery
pack
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Figure11
10.Rotatethelockingcollarontheharnessplugclockwise
untilitengageswiththebatteryreceptacleandbegins
topullintowardthebattery.Continueturningit
another120degrees(1/3ofaturn)untilitfullyseats.
Note:Ifyoucannotmatethebatterypackreceptacle
withthemachinewireharnessplugwhilethebattery
packisinstalled,youcaninsteadconnecttheharness
tothebatterypackandtheninstallthebatterypack.
Removethemainpowersupplyconnector(Figure
13)fromthebatterybase.Installtheconnectorto
thebatteryasdescribed.Installthebatterytothe
base,threadingtheattachedwiringharnessthrough
theappropriatehole,andthensecurethemainpower
supplyconnectortothebatterybaseusingthefasteners
previouslyremoved.
11.Removethescrewdriverholdingthebatterybaseinthe
upposition,andgentlylowerthebatteryplatformto
themachineframe.
Important:Donotpinchthewiringharness
betweentheframeandplatform.
12.Securethebatteryplatformtothemachineframewith
thetallnutremovedinstep4.
13.Tightenthepivotfastenersloosenedinstep5.
14.Routethepacktomachinewireharnessunderand
behindthemainharnessontheleftsideofthemachine
andconnectthesmall,6pinconnectorontheharness
tothematchingconnectoronthemainwiringharness
asshowninFigure12.
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2
Figure12
1.Connectoronthemain
wiringharness
2.Smallconnectorfromthe
packtomachinewire
harness
15.ConnecttheT-handleconnectorfromthemainwiring
harnesstothemainpowersupplyconnectoronthe
batterybase(Figure13).
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G017237
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Figure13
1.T-handleconnector2.Mainpowersupply
connectoronthebattery
platform
16.Chargethebatteryasdescribedintheinstructionsthat
camewiththebatterycharger.
Note:Thebatteryisshippedwithapartialcharge
(approximately40%).Thisisenoughforyouto
performfunctionalchecksonthemachineandmove
itasneededtocompletesetup,butyoushouldfully
chargethebatterybeforeusingthemachine.
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AdjustingtheEZ-TurnSensor
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Ensurethattheunitisonaat,levelsurfacewiththe
tractiondrumontheground.
2.Loosenthejamnutsonthesensorandadjustthe
sensorsothatonethreadisvisiblepastthelowerjam
nut(Figure14).
1
2
3
45
6
7
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Figure14
1.Sensorlight(ontop)5.1-1/2inch(3.8cm)block
2.Jamnuts6.Targetplate
3.EZ-Turnsensor7.Bracketfasteners
4.Roller8.Sensorbracket
3.Tightenthejamnutstosecurethesensor.
4.Placea3.8cm(1-1/2inch)blockunderthefront
cuttingunitroller(Figure14).
5.Loosenthefastenerssecuringthesensorbracketto
theframe(Figure14).
6.Turnonthemachine;refertoTurningOntheMachine
(page22).
7.SettheEZ-TurnswitchtotheOnposition;referto
EZ-TurnSwitch(page18).
8.Rotatethesensorbrackettowardthetargetplateuntil
thelightontopofthesensorilluminates(Figure14).If
itwasalreadyilluminated,rotateitawayfromthetarget
plateuntilitgoesoutandthenreversedirectionjust
untilitilluminatesagain.
9.Tightenthebracketfasteners.
10.Removetheblockfromundertherollerandplacethe
machineonthekickstand.
11.Ensurethatthetargetplatedoesnotcontactthegrass
shield.Ifitdoes,loosenthebracketfastenersand
rotatetheswitchupjustuntilthetargetplateisno
longertouchingthegrassshield.
12.Turnoffthemachine.
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6
InstallingtheOptional
TransportWheels
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Transportwheels(OptionalTransportWheelKit,
Model04123)
Procedure
1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpullup
onthehandlesupportuntilthekickstandhasrotated
forward,overcenter(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Kickstand
2.Pressthewheellockingcliptowardthecenterofthe
wheelandslidethewheelontothehexshaft(Figure
16).
Figure16
1.Lockingclip
3.Rotatethewheelbackandforthuntilitslides
completelyontotheaxleandthelockingclipissecured
inthegrooveontheaxleshaft.
4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideofthe
machine.
5.Inatethetiresto83-103kPa(12-15psi).
6.Carefullylowerthemachineoffofthekickstand.
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InstallingtheGrassBasket
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Grassbasket
Procedure
1.Graspthebasketbythehandle(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Baskethooks
2.Guidethebasketlipbetweenthecuttingunitside
platesandoverthefrontroller(Figure17).
3.Installthebaskethooksovertheframeloop(Figure
17).
Important:Ifyoueverdropthebasket,examinethe
pitcharmcontactpointsnearthelowerlipofthebasket
fordamage(Figure18).Straightenthembeforeusing
thebasket.Usingthebasketwithbentpitcharmcontact
pointscoulddamagethereel.
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G017385
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Figure18
1.Pitcharmcontactpoint
ProductOverview
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Figure19
1.Operatorpresencecontrol6.Grassbasket
2.Traction&reeldrive
engagementlever
7.Cuttingunit
3.Handle8.Transportwheels
4.Servicebrake9.Electricmotor
5.Batterypack
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Controls
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4
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Figure20
1.EZ-Turnswitch6.Handle
2.Openspaceforoptional
lights
7.InfoCenterLCDdisplay
3.Parkingbrakelatch8.Keyswitch
4.Servicebrake9.Speedcontrol
5.Operatorpresencecontrol
EZ-TurnSwitch
TheEZ-turnswitch(Figure20)enablesordisablesthe
EZ-Turnfeature.EZ-Turnisafeaturethatautomatically
slowsthemachinewheneveryouraisethecuttingunitoffof
thegroundduringmowing.Thisallowsyoutomaketheturns
attheendofeachmowingpassataslowerspeed.Youcan
usetheswitchatanytime,evenwhilemowing.
Thisfeatureonlyreducesgroundspeedwhenthereelis
engagedandliftedoffoftheground.Ithasnoeffecton
groundspeedwhenthereelisdisengaged.Ifthisfeatureis
activatedwhilemowingandyouturnoffthereel,themachine
willspeedup.Ifyouaremowingataslowspeedalready,the
EZ-Turnfeaturewillnotslowthemachineonaturn.
ServiceBrake
Theservicebrake(Figure21)islocatedontheleftfrontside
ofthehandle.Pullingtheleverbackwillapplytheservice
brake.Ifyouoperatethemachinewiththebrakeon,itwill
move,butwithhighresistanceandpowerconsumptionwill
increase.
Figure21
1.Parkingbrakelatch2.Servicebrake
ParkingBrakeLatch
Usetheparkingbrakelatch(Figure21)inconjunctionwith
theservicebrake.Rotatetheparkingbrakelatchtowardthe
brakehandletoholdtheservicebrakeinplace.Pullthebrake
levertorelease.Thetractioncontrolleverwillnotengage
withthelatchengaged.
OperatorPresenceControl(OPC)
Youmustengagetheoperatorpresencecontrol(Figure20)
beforeengagingthetractionlever.IfyoureleasetheOPC
duringoperation,thetractionleverwillreturntoneutralbut
themachinewillnotturnoff.
InfoCenterLCDDisplay
TheInfoCenterLCDdisplayshowsinformationaboutyour
machineandbatterypacksuchasthecurrentbatterycharge,
thespeed,diagnosticsinformation,andmore(Figure20).
Formoreinformation,refertoUsingtheInfoCenterLCD
Display(page25).
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure20)hasthreepositions:Off,Run,and
Start.Withthebrakeoffandthetractiondrivedisengaged,
movetheswitchtotheStartpositionforafewsecondsuntil
theInfoCenterdisplaylightsup,thenreleaseittotheRun
position.TurnittotheOffpositionandremovethekeyto
turnoffthemachine.
SpeedControl
Thespeedcontrol(Figure20andFigure22)islocatedon
therightrearsideofthecontrolpanel.Rotatethecontrol
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toregulatethemachineground/cuttingspeed.Thecurrent
speedsettingisreectedontheInfoCenterLCDdisplay.
Note:Inorderforthemachinetomove,youmusthave
boththetractionleverengagedandthespeedcontroloffof
thezerospeedposition.
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2
3
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Figure22
1.Fullspeed3.Zerospeed
2.Slowspeed
Ifyourotatethespeedcontroltothezerospeedsetting(asfar
backaspossible)allcutting/transportactivitieswillceaseand
themachinewillstop.Ifyoudothiswhilemowing(withthe
traction/reeldriveleverengaged),themachinewillstopwith
theautomaticmotorbrakeoff(refertoAutomaticMotor
Brake(page19))andyouwillbeabletopullthemachine
rearwardatthatpoint.Movethespeedcontroloffofzero
speedtoresumecutting/transport.
TractionandReelDriveEngagement
Lever
Thetractionandreeldriveengagementlever(Figure23)is
locatedonthefrontrightsideofthecontrolpanel.For
transportoperation,theleverhastwopositions:Neutraland
Forward.Pushingtheleverforwardengagesthetraction
drive.
Note:Tomovetheleveryoumustrstengagetheoperator
presencecontrol.
Figure23
1.Neutral3.Tractiondrive-engaged
(transport)
2.Tractiondriveneutral&
reeldriveoff
4.Tractiondrive&reeldrive
engaged
Forreeloperation,theleverhastwopositions:Engageand
Disengage.Movethetopofthelevertotheleftthenforward
toengagethereelandbeginmowing.Pushthelevertothe
righttodisengagethereelandcontinueforwardmotionor
pullbackonittodisengageboththereelandthetraction
drive.
Note:Ifyoureleasetheoperatorpresencecontrol,thelever
willreturntoNeutralandthemachinewillstop.
AutomaticMotorBrake
Themachineisequippedwithanautomaticmotorbrakethat
preventsitfromrollingwhenthemachineisstopped.The
motorbrakeisonwheneverthetractiondriveisinneutral
oryoumovethespeedcontroltothezerospeedposition,
exceptinthefollowingcircumstances:
•Whenthemachineisturnedoff—usetheparkingbrake
latchtosecurethemachinewhenturnedoff.
•Whenthemachineisstartedwiththekeyswitch,the
motorbrakeisinitiallydisengaged.Afterdrivingthe
machine,themotorbrakewillfunctionnormally.
•Ifyoumovethespeedcontroltozerospeedwhilethe
reelsareengaged(i.e.,whilemowing),thebrakewillnot
engage.Thisfeatureallowsyoutomovetothezero
positionwhilemowingandpullthemachinerearwards
tomakecoursecorrections.
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Kickstand
Thekickstand(Figure25)ismountedtotherearofthe
machineandisusedtoraisetherearofthemachinefor
installationorremovalofthetransportwheelsandtokeepthe
machineforfallingontothehandlewhenyouremovethereel.
•Tousethekickstandtoinstallthetransportwheels,lower
ittothegroundandstepdownonthekickstandloop
whilepullingupandbackonthelowercentermachine
handle(Figure24).
Important:Onlyputfootpressuredownonthe
kickstandloop,andonlyusethelowercenter
machinehandletoraisetheunit.Attemptingtoraise
theunitontothekickstandbyanyothermeanscan
causeinjury.
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Figure24
1.Lowercentermachine
handle
2.Kickstandloop
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Figure25
1.Kickstand2.Kickstandloop
•Tousethekickstandwhenremovingthereel,lowerit
andpushinthelockingpintolockthekickstandinthe
serviceposition(Figure26).
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Figure26
1.Kickstand—storage
position
3.Kickstand—service
position
2.Lockingpin
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