Toro 4356 User manual

FormNo.3359-410RevB
Greensmaster®3100Traction
Unit
ModelNo.04356—SerialNo.280000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualalsouses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................5
SoundPressure.....................................................6
SoundPower........................................................6
Vibration..............................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................7
Setup..........................................................................10
1ActivatingandChargingtheBattery..................11
2MountingtheSeat............................................12
3InstallingtheBattery........................................12
4InstallingtheSteeringWheel............................13
5InstallingtheCuttingUnits(ForCutting
UnitModels04610and04611Only)...............13
6AddingRearBallast..........................................15
7InstallDecal....................................................15
8ReadingtheManualsandViewingthe
TrainingMaterials...........................................15
ProductOverview......................................................16
Controls.............................................................16
Specications.....................................................18
Attachments/Accessories...................................18
Operation...................................................................18
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................18
CheckingtheEngineOil.....................................18
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................19
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.....................20
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................20
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel
Nuts...............................................................21
Break-inPeriod..................................................21
StartingtheEngine.............................................21
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem..................22
PreparingtheMachineforMowing.....................23
TrainingPeriod...................................................23
BeforeMowing..................................................23
MowingProcedures............................................23
TransportOperation..........................................24
InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing................24
TowingtheTractionUnit....................................24
Maintenance...............................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................25
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................26
Lubrication.............................................................27
GreasingtheMachine.........................................27
EngineMaintenance...............................................28
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................28
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter.....................29
AdjustingtheThrottleControl............................29
AdjustingtheChokeControl..............................29
AdjustingtheCarburetorandSpeed
Control..........................................................30
ReplacingtheSparkPlugs...................................30
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................31
ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................31
FuelLinesandConnections................................31
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................31
ServicingtheBattery...........................................31
ReplacingtheSeatSwitch...................................32
ReplacingtheTractionSwitch.............................32
ReplacingtheMow/LiftSwitch..........................32
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................33
AdjustingtheTractionPedalforForward............33
AdjustingtheTractionPedalforReverse.............33
BrakeMaintenance.................................................34
AdjustingtheBrakes...........................................34
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................35
AdjustingtheRearCamshaft...............................35
AdjustingtheLiftandMowPedalHeight............35
LevelingtheLiftandMowPedals........................35
AdjustingCuttingUnitLiftandDrop..................36
AdjustingtheLiftCylinders................................36
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................37
ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter.................37
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............37
Storage.......................................................................38
Schematics.................................................................39
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof
productionwhen40lb.ofballastisaddedtothe
rearwheel.
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readthemanualitistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict
theageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantial
footwear,hardhat,safetyglassesandearprotection.
Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangled
inmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire
whichcanbethrownbythemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother
fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwithengine
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
–Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartengine
fromtheoperator’sposition.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthemachine’sstability.Use
cautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neveroperatewithguardsnotsecurelyinplace.Be
sureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Stoponlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits,
disengagedrives,engageparkingbrake(ifprovided),
shutoffenginebeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition
foranyreasonincludingemptyingthegrassbaskets.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthemachineafter
strikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.
Makenecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders
away.
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•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsifnot
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setthe
parkingbrake,stoptheengine,removethekey,and
disconnectsparkplugwires.Waitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
nearame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethespark
plugwiresbeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingthereels.Wearglovesand
usecautionwhencheckingthereels.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopen,wellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamageddecals.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto
Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust
knowthatisnotincludedintheANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Operation
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Alwayswearsubstantialshoes.Donotoperatethe
machinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,or
sneakers.Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsis
advisableandrequiredbysomelocalordinancesand
insuranceregulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,sitontheseat,
depresstheliftpedal,andreleaseittoensurethe
cuttingunitsdisengaged.Verifythatthetraction
systemisinneutralandtheparkingbrakeisset.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedfor
on-roaduseandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”
Ifyoumustcrossortravelonapublicroad,
youshouldbeawareofandcomplywithlocal
regulations,suchasrequiredlights,slowmoving
vehiclesigns,andreectors.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossing
roads.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol
ofthemachine.
•Thegrassbasketsmustbeinplaceduringoperation
ofthereelsorthatchersformaximumsafety.Shut
theengineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromonework
areatoanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
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stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.
•Stayclearoftherotatingscreenatthesideofthe
enginetopreventdirectcontactwithyourbodyor
clothing.
•Ifacuttingunitstrikesasolidobjectorvibrates
abnormally,stopimmediately,turntheengineoff,
waitforallmotiontostop,andinspectthemachine
fordamage.Adamagedreelorbedknifemustbe
repairedorreplacedbeforeoperationiscontinued.
•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctional
controllevertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunits
andwaitforthereelstostopspinning.Setthe
parkingbrake.Stoptheengineandremovethekey
fromtheignitionswitch.
•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstop
suddenlywhentravelinguphillordownhill.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowto
driveonhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesor
hillsmaycauselossofcontrolandcausethemachine
totiporroll,possiblyresultinginpersonalinjury
ordeath.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmake
ittothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachine
around.Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinor
nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.
•Wheneverthemachineisleftunattended,make
surethecuttingunitsarefullyraised,thereelsare
notspinning,thekeyisremovedfromtheignition
switch,andtheparkingbrakeisset.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhigh
pressure.Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,
tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunder
pressurecanhavesufcientforcetopenetratethe
skinandcauseseriousinjury.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe
cuttingunitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting
units,attachments,andanymovingparts,especially
thescreenatthesideoftheengine.Keepeveryone
away.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor
settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximum
enginespeedwithatachometer..
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoil
oraddingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toassureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyother
manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse
couldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SoundPressure
Thisunithasamaximumsoundpressurelevelatthe
operator’searof86dBA,basedonmeasurementsof
identicalmachinesperISO11201andEN836.
SoundPower
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBA,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesper
ISO11094.
Vibration
Thisunitdoesnotexceedahand/armvibrationlevelof
2.5m/s2,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines
perEN1033andEN836.
Thisunitdoesnotexceedawholebodyvibration
levelof0.5m/s2,basedonmeasurementsofidentical
machinesperEN1032andEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
106–6367
107–2554
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.7.Fast
2.Off8.Failure/malfunction(Lealdetectoralarmtest)
3.Choke9.Headlights
4.On10.Engine-stop
5.Slow11.Engine-start
6.Continuousvariablesetting
93–6691
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
93–8068
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinstructionsonlockingand
unlockingthesteeringarm.
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93-8062
1.Tolocktheparkingbrake,
pressthebrakepedaland
theparkingbrakelock.
3.Parkingbrakelock
2.Tounlocktheparking
brake,pressthebrake
pedal.
93–8065
1.Transmission3.Neutral
2.Forwardmotion4.Forwardspeeds
104–2053
93-8063
(Afxoverpartno.104–2053forCE)
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachinefor
compliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.The
conservativemaximumslopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachine
areprescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
Replaces104–2053forCEcompliance
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineonaslopegreater
than15degrees.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—stayasafedistancefromthe
machine.
4.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
5.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
93-6688
1.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stoptheengineandwait
formovingpartstostop.
93–8069
1.Hotsurface/burnhazard-stayasafedistancefromthehot
surface.
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93–8075
1.Presstheliftpedaltoraise
andstopthereels.
2.Pressthemowpedalto
lowerandstartthereels.
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.
93–9898
1.Lockandunlockthereels
93–6686
1.Hydraulicoil2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
Seat1
Nut(5/16inch)4
2Seatcover1
Mounttheseat
Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)2
3Nut(1/4inch)2Installthebattery.
Steeringwheel1
Nut1
Cap1
4Screw1
Installthesteeringwheel
Gaugebar1
Bolt(#10x5/8inch)1
Jamnut(#10)1
Cuttingunit3
Washer6
5
Ballstud6
Installthecuttingunits.
6Calciumchloride(purchaseseparately)40lb.Addrearballast.
7Warningdecal1InstalldecalforCEcompliance.
Operator’sManual1
EngineOperator’sManual1
PartsCatalog1
OperatorTrainingMaterials1
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Noiseratingcerticate1
Certicateofcompliance1
8
Ignitionkeys2
Readthemanualsandwatchthe
trainingmaterialsbeforeoperatingthe
machine.
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1
ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)toll
batteryinitially.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
1.Removethewingnuts,washers,andbatteryclamp
andliftoutthebattery.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps(Figure3).
Figure3
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout1/4inch(6mm)ofuid
(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessary
tobringtheelectrolytetowithinabout1/4inch(6
mm)ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure4).
5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsor
for4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis
1.250orhigherandthetemperatureisatleast60°F
(16°C)withallcellsgassingfreely.
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
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Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.
Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.
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MountingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seat
4Nut(5/16inch)
1Seatcover
Procedure
Note:Mounttheseatslidesinthefrontsetof
mountingholestogainanadditional3in.(7.6cm)inthe
forwardadjustment,orintherearmountingholesfor
anadditional3in.(7.6cm)intherearwardadjustment.
1.Supporttheseatbaseintheuppositionwiththeseat
supportrod.
2.Removethelocknutssecuringtheseatslidestothe
plywoodshippingbase.Discardthelocknuts
3.Securetheseat,seatpanel,andseatslidestotheseat
supportwiththelocknuts(5/16in.)(Fig.6)supplied
inthelooseparts.Mounttheseatpanelontheright
side,positionedasshowninFigure5.
Figure5
1.Seatsupportrod3.Seatpanel
2.Seatslide
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InstallingtheBattery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)
2Nut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Mountthebatterywiththebatteryterminalstoward
thehydraulictank.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
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Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.
2.Connectthepositivebatterycable(red)fromthe
startersolenoidtothepositivepost(+)ofthebattery
(Figure6).Secureitwithawrenchandcoatthe
terminalwithpetroleumjelly.Makesurethecable
willcleartheseat,intherear-mostposition,which
couldcausewearordamagetothecable.
Figure6
1.Negative(-)2.Positive(+)
3.Connecttheblackgroundcabletothenegative(-)
postofthebattery.Secureitwithawrenchandcoat
theterminalwithpetroleumjelly.
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative(black)
cable.
4.Placetheterminalcoversoverthebatteryposts.
5.Installthebatteryclampandcoversandsecurethem
withthewingnuts.
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InstallingtheSteeringWheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Steeringwheel
1Nut
1Cap
1Screw
Procedure
1.Slidethesteeringwheelontothesteeringshaftand
secureitwiththejamnut(Figure7).Torqueitto
32ft.-lb.(43NVm).
2.Installthecaptothesteeringwheelwiththescrew
(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Steeringwheel3.Cap
2.Jamnut4.Mountingscrews
Note:Thesteeringwheelmaybeadjustedfore
andaftforoperatorcomfortbylooseningthethree
mountingscrews,pivotingthesteeringwheeltothe
desiredoperatingposition,andtighteningthescrews
(Figure7).
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InstallingtheCuttingUnits
(ForCuttingUnitModels04610
and04611Only)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Gaugebar
1Bolt(#10x5/8inch)
1Jamnut(#10)
3Cuttingunit
6Washer
6Ballstud
Procedure
Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cut
orperformingothermaintenanceproceduresonthe
cuttingunits,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthe
supporttubesonthefrontoftheframetoprevent
damagetothehoses.
1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustthemaslistedinthecuttingunitOperator’s
Manual.Usethegaugebarfromtheloosepartskit
toadjusttheheightofcut.
2.Mountawasherandballstudtoeachendofthe
frontrolleronthecuttingunits(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Pullframe3.Ballstud
2.Pullarm
3.Slidethecuttingunitunderthepullframewhile
hookingthelifthookontotheliftarm(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Liftarm2.Lifthook
4.Slidethesleevebackontheballjointandrotatethe
pullarmdownsothesockettsovertheballstud.
Releasethesleevesoitslidesoverthestudandlocks
theassembliestogether(Figure8).
5.Mountthebasketsonthepullframes,loosenthe
jamnutsonthepullarms,andadjusttheballsockets
untilthereis1/4to1/2inch(6to13mm)clearance
betweenthelipofthebasketandthereelbladesor
thefrontshield.
Note:Thispreventsthebasketfromtippingthe
cuttingunitforward,causingtheliftrollertocome
offoftheliftarmwhileinthemowingoperation.
Besurethebasketlipisequidistantfromthereel
bladesallacrosseachreel.Ifthebasketistooclose
tothereel,itispossibleforthereeltocontactthe
basketwhenthecuttingunitisraisedoffofthe
ground.
6.Alignthesocketsintheballjointssotheopenside
ofthesocketiscenteredtowardstheballstud.
Tightenthejamnutstosecurethesocketsinposition
(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Pullarm3.Balljoint
2.Jamnut
7.Assemblethemountingbolts(includedwithcutting
unit)forthereeldrivemotortoeachcuttingunit.
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Leaveapproximately1/2inch(13mm)ofthreads
exposedoneachmountingbolt(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Bolts2.Drivemotor
8.Removetheprotectivecoversfromthecuttingunits
andthereeldrivemotorshafts.
Note:Retaintheprotectivecoversforthecutting
units.Installthemwheneverthereeldrivemotors
areremovedtoprotectthecuttingunitbearings
fromcontamination.
9.Usingahandpumpgreasegun,llthecavityatthe
endofthecuttingunitwith#2generalpurpose
grease.
10.Coatthesplineshaftofthemotorwithcleangrease
andinstallthemotorbyrotatingthemotorclockwise
sothatthemotorangesclearthestuds.Rotate
themotorcounterclockwiseuntiltheangesare
encirclingthestuds.
11.Tightenthemountingbolts(Figure11).
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AddingRearBallast
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
40lb.Calciumchloride(purchaseseparately)
Procedure
ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2004Standard
when40lbofcalciumchlorideballastisaddedtothe
rearwheel.
Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewith
calciumchloride,removetheunitfromtheturfarea
asquicklyaspossible.Topreventpossibledamage
totheturf,immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawith
water.
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InstallDecal
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal
Procedure
Afxthewarningdecal(93–8063)overthewarning
decal(104–2053)forCE
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ReadingtheManualsand
ViewingtheTrainingMaterials
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Operator’sManual
1EngineOperator’sManual
1PartsCatalog
1OperatorTrainingMaterials
1Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet
1Noiseratingcerticate
1Certicateofcompliance
2Ignitionkeys
Procedure
1.Readthemanuals.
2.ViewtheOperatortrainingmaterials.
3.Storethedocumentationinasafeplace.
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ProductOverview
Controls
MowPedal
Depressingthemowpedal(Figure12)fullyduring
operationlowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.
Themowpedalwillstaydepressedduetothedetent
actionofthevalvebankduringoperation.Theoperator
doesnotneedtoholdthepedaldown.
BrakePedal
Thebrakepedal(Figure12)actuatesanautomotive
drum-typemechanicalbrakeateachtractionwheel.
LiftPedal
Depressingtheliftpedal(Figure12)duringoperation
stopsthereelsfromturningandliftsthecuttingunits.
Theliftpedalmustbefullydepresseduntilthecutting
unitsarefullyraisedandhavestoppedrotating.
Figure12
1.Mowpedal4.Brakepedal
2.Liftpedal5.Parkingbrakebutton
3.Tractionpedal
ParkingBrakeButton
Pressingthebrakepedaltoactuatethebrakeassembly,
thenpressingthesmallbuttonindicated(Figure12)will
keepthebrakesactuatedforparking.Disengageitby
pressingthebrakepedal.Formthehabitoflockingthe
parkingbrakebeforeyouleavethemachine.
TractionandStoppingPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure12)hasthreefunctions:to
makethemachinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward,
andtostopthemachine.Pressthetopofthepedalto
moveforwardandthebottomofthepedaltomove
backwardortoassistinstoppingwhenmovingforward.
Also,allowthepedaltomovetotheneutralpositionto
stopthemachine.Foroperatorcomfort,donotrestthe
heelofyourfootonreversewhenoperatingforward
(Figure13).
Figure13
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure14)givestheoperatorthe
abilitytocontrolthespeedoftheengine.Movingthe
throttlecontroltowardtheFastpositionincreasesthe
engineRPM;movingthethrottlecontroltowardSlow
willdecreasetheengineRPM.
Note:Theenginecannotbestoppedbytheuseofthe
throttlecontrol.
Figure14
1.Chokecontrol5.Hourmeter
2.Throttlecontrol6.Fuse(10amp,15amp
maximum)
3.Ignitionswitch7.Seatadjustinghandle
4.Voltmeter
Choke
Tostartacoldengine,closethecarburetorchokeby
movingthechokecontrol(Figure14)forwardtothe
Closedposition.Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethe
choketokeeptheenginerunningsmoothly.Assoon
aspossible,openthechokebypullingitrearwardto
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theOpenposition.Awarmenginerequireslittleorno
choking.
IgnitionSwitch
Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure14)andturnit
clockwiseasfaraspossibletotheStartpositiontostart
theengine.Releasethekeyassoonastheenginestarts;
thekeywillmovetotheOnposition.Turnthekey
counterclockwisetotheOffpositiontostoptheengine.
Voltmeter
Thevoltmeter(Figure14)indicatestheelectricalsystem
voltage.
Fuse
Thefuse(Figure14)ispartoftheelectricalcircuit.It
containsa10amp.fuse(15amp.maximum).
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure14)indicatesthetotalhoursthe
machinehasoperated.Itstartstofunctionwheneverthe
keyswitchisrotatedtoOn.
SeatAdjustingLever
Thislever,ontheleftsideoftheseat(Figure14),allows
a4inchforeandaftadjustmentoftheseat.
MowLockoutLever
Thelockoutlever(Figure15)locksthemowpedal
preventingaccidentalstartingofthecuttingunits.To
unlockit,pullthemowlockoutpinoutward,rotateit
clockwise,andinserttheendintotherearholeinthe
bracket.
Figure15
1.Mowlockoutleverpin
ShiftSelector
Theshiftselectorislocatedonthetopoftheright-hand
panel(Figure16).Itprovidestwotractionselections
plusaNeutralposition.Itispermissibletoshiftfrom
oneselectiontoanotherwhilethemachineisinmotion.
Nodamagewillresult.
Neutral-usedforstartingtheengine
No.1Position-usedforgreensmowingoperation
No.2Position-usedfortransportoperation
Important:Ifthemachineisoperatedinreverse
withthecuttingunitsdown,thecuttingunitswill
bepulledoffoftheliftarms.
Figure16
1.Shiftselector3.Setscrew
2.Steeringarmlockinglever4.Adjustingbolt
FuelShut-OffValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(Figure17),underthefuel
tank,whenstoringortransportingthemachineona
truckortrailer.
Figure17
1.Fuelshut-off(underthefueltank)
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
OverallWidthofCut69–3/4inches(117.2cm)
OverallLength90inches(228.6cm)
OverallHeight48-1/2inches(123.2cm)
OverallWeightwithReels1240lb(572kg)
NetWeight(dry)1000lb(463kg)
WidthofCut59inches(149.9cm)
WheelTread49-1/2inches(125.7cm)
WheelBase46-7/8inches(119.1cm)
1stGearSpeed3.8MPHapproximately
(6.1km/h)
2ndGearSpeed8.1MPHapproximately
(13km/h)
ReverseSpeed1.9MPH(3.1km/h)
ReelSpeed1975RPMapproximately
ClipSpeed-11BladeCutting
Unit
0.18inchesapproximately
(4.6mm)
ClipSpeed-8BladeCutting
Unit
0.25inchesapproximately
(6.4mm)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructions
andsymbolsinthesafetysection.Knowingthis
informationcouldhelpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipment,suchasbutnot
limitedto,foreyes,ears,feet,andheadisrecommended.
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
CheckingtheEngineOil
Theengineisshippedwith1-3/4quarts(1.65liters)
(w/lter)ofoilinthecrankcase;however,theoillevel
mustbecheckedbeforeandaftertheengineisrst
started.
Theengineusesanyhigh-qualitydetergentoilhaving
theAmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)service
classicationofSG,SH,orSJorhigher.The
recommendedviscosity(weight)isSAE30.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Unscrewthedipstickandwipeitwithacleanrag.
Screwthedipstickintothetubeandmakesureitis
seatedfully(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Dipstick2.Fillercap
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3.Unscrewthedipstickoutofthetubeandcheckthe
oillevel.
4.Iftheoillevelislow ,removethellercapfromthe
valvecoverandpouroilintotheopeninginthe
valvecoveruntiltheoillevelisuptotheFullmark
onthedipstick.Addtheoilslowlyandcheckthe
leveloftenduringthisprocess.Donotoverll.
Important:Checktheoillevelevery8
operatinghoursordaily.
5.Installthellercapanddipstickrmlyinplace.
FillingtheFuelTank
Useunleadedregulargasolinesuitableforautomotive
use(85pumpoctaneminimum).Leadedregular
gasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnotavailable.
Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe
damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
gasolinethatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1
inch(25mm)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitethegasolinevapors.Are
orexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss
ofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremoveit
(Figure19).
Figure19
1.Fueltankcap
2.Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltankuntil
thelevelis1inch(25mm)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.
Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Note:Fueltankcapacityis7U.S.gallons(26.5
liters)
3.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupany
gasolinethatmayhavespilled.
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CheckingtheHydraulicFluid
Level
Thehydraulicuidreservoirislledatthefactorywith
approximately4.5U.S.gallons(17l)ofhighquality
hydraulicuid.Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuid
beforetheengineisrststartedanddailythereafter.
Therecommendedreplacement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.
HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPointAnti-wearHydraulic
Fluid,ISOVG46
MaterialProperties:
Viscosity,ASTMD445cSt@40°C44to48
cSt@100°C7.9to8.5
ViscosityIndexASTM
D2270
140to160
PourPoint,ASTMD97-34°Fto-49°F
IndustrySpecications:
VickersI-286-S(QualityLevel),VickersM-2950-S
(QualityLevel),DenisonHF-0
Important:TheISOVG46Multigradeuidhas
beenfoundtoofferoptimalperformanceinawide
rangeoftemperatureconditions.Foroperationin
consistentlyhighambienttemperatures,65°F(18°
C)to120°F(49°C),ISOVG68hydraulicuidmay
offerimprovedperformance.
PremiumBiodegradableHydraulicFluid-Mobil
EALEnviroSyn46H
Important:MobilEALEnviroSyn46Histheonly
syntheticbiodegradableuidapprovedbyToro.
Thisuidiscompatiblewiththeelastomersused
inTorohydraulicsystemsandissuitablefora
wide-rangeoftemperatureconditions.Thisuidis
compatiblewithconventionalmineraloils,butfor
maximumbiodegradabilityandperformancethe
hydraulicsystemshouldbethoroughlyushedof
conventionaluid.Theoilisavailablein5gallon
(19l)containersor55gallondrumsfromyour
MobilDistributor.
Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless,
makingitdifculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditive
forthehydraulicsystemoilisavailablein2/3oz.(20
ml)bottles.Onebottleissufcientfor4-6gal(15-22
1)ofhydraulicoil.Orderpartno.44-2500fromyour
authorizedTorodistributor.Thisreddyeisnot
recommendedforusewithbiodegradableuids.
Usefoodcoloring.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.Makesure
themachinehascooleddownsotheoiliscold.
2.Removethecapfromthetopofthereservoir
andchecktheuidlevel.Theuidshouldbe
approximately3-1/2in.(89mm)belowthetopof
thellhole(Figure20).
Important:Topreventsystemcontamination,
cleanthetopofthehydraulicoilcontainers
beforepuncturingthem.Ensurethatthepour
spoutandfunnelareclean.
Note:Makeaclosevisualinspectionofthe
hydrauliccomponents.Inspectthemforleaks,loose
fasteners,missingparts,improperlyroutedlines,etc.
Makeanycorrectionsnecessary.
Figure20
1.Hydraulicreservoir3.Fluidlevel3-1/2in.from
topofllhole
2.Screen
3.Iftheoillevelislow,slowlyllthereservoirwith
ISOVG46orequivalenthydraulicoiluntilthelevel
isuptothecorrectlevel.Donotmixoils.
4.Installthecap.
CheckingtheTirePressure
Thetiresareover-inatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevels
beforestartingtheunit.
Varythetirepressureforthefrontwheels,depending
uponyourturfconditions,fromaminimumof8psito
amaximumof12psi(55to83kPa).
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