Toro 4357 User manual

FormNo.3359-566RevA
Greensmaster®3150Traction
Unit
ModelNo.04357—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
2PositioningtheSeat..........................................12
3InstallingtheBattery........................................13
4InstallingtheCuttingUnits(ForCutting
UnitModels04610and04611Only)...............14
5AddingRearBallast..........................................15
6InstallCEDecals.............................................15
7ReadingtheManualsandViewingthe
Video.............................................................16
ProductOverview......................................................16
Controls.............................................................16
Specications.....................................................19
Attachments/Accessories...................................19
Operation...................................................................19
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................19
CheckingtheEngineOil.....................................19
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................20
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.....................21
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................22
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel
Nuts...............................................................22
Break-inPeriod..................................................22
StartingtheEngine.............................................22
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem..................23
CheckingtheLeakDetector................................23
SettingtheReelSpeed.........................................25
PreparingtheMachineforMowing.....................25
TrainingPeriod...................................................26
BeforeMowing..................................................26
Mowing..............................................................26
LeakDetectorOperation....................................27
TransportOperation..........................................27
InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing................27
TowingtheTractionUnit....................................28
Maintenance...............................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................29
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................30
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................31
RemovingtheSeat..............................................31
JackingtheMachine............................................31
Lubrication.............................................................32
GreasingtheMachine.........................................32
EngineMaintenance...............................................34
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................34
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter.....................34
AdjustingtheThrottleControl............................35
AdjustingtheChokeControl..............................35
AdjustingtheCarburetorandSpeed
Control..........................................................35
ReplacingtheSparkPlugs...................................36
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................36
ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................36
FuelLinesandConnections................................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................37
ServicingtheBattery...........................................37
ServicingtheFuses.............................................37
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................38
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral...............38
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed............................38
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed..............................39
BrakeMaintenance.................................................39
AdjustingtheBrakes...........................................39
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................40
AdjustingtheCuttingUnitLift/Drop.................40
AdjustingtheLiftCylinders................................40
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................41
ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter.................41
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............41
CuttingUnitMaintenance.......................................42
Backlapping........................................................42
Storage.......................................................................43
Schematics.................................................................44
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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.Useseatbeltsif
provided.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure
totravelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.
Turfconditionscanaffectthemachine’sstability.
Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neveroperatewithguardsnotsecurelyinplace.Be
sureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperty.
•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
disconnectsparkplugwire(s).Waitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
nearame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethesparkplug
wire(s)beforemakinganyrepairs.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,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.
•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
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.
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•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’searof84dBA,basedonmeasurementsof
identicalmachinesperEN11094andEN836.
SoundPower
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBA,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesper
EN11094.
Vibration
Thisunitdoesnotexceedahand/armvibrationlevelof
2.5m/s2,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines
perEN1033.
Thisunitdoesnotexceedawholebodyvibration
levelof0.5m/s2,basedonmeasurementsofidentical
machinesperEN1032.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
105–8291
105–5471
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.6.Continuousvariablesetting
2.Off7.Fast
3.Choke8.Failure/malfunction(Lealdetectoralarmtest)
4.On9.Headlights
5.Slow
93-8067
1.Hydraulicoil
2.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
62-5070
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105–8305
1.Lowerandengagethe
reels.
4.On
2.Raiseanddisengagethe
reels.
5.Engine-start
3.Engine-stop
93–9051
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
105–8306
1.Forwardmachinespeeds3.Slow-useformowing
2.Fast-usefortransport4.Neutral-usefor
backlapping.
93-8062
1.Tolocktheparkingbrake,
pressthebrakepedaland
theparkingbrakelock.
3.Parkingbrakelock
2.Tounlocktheparking
brake,pressthebrake
pedal.
104–2053
26–7170
1.Recycle
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93-8063
CEmodelonly
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.Hotsurface/burnhazard—stayasafedistancefromthe
hotsurface.
93–8069
1.Hotsurface/burnhazard-stayasafedistancefromthehot
surface.
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.
114–4615
1.Heightofcut5.Reel-mowingspeed
2.5bladereel6.Fast
3.8bladereel7.Continuousvariable
setting
4.11bladereel8.Slow
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
Rightstep1
Selftappingscrew2
Valveshield1
Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)2
Nut(5/16inch)2
2
Rollpin1
Positiontheseat
Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)2
3Nut(1/4inch)2Installthebattery.
Gaugebar1
Bolt(#10x5/8inch)1
Jamnut(#10)1
Cuttingunit3
Washer6
Ballstud6
4
Grassbasket3
Installthecuttingunits.
5Nopartsrequired–Addrearballast.
Warningdecal1
6Dangerdecal3InstallCEdecals,ifrequired.
Operator’sManual1
EngineOperator’sManual1
PartsCatalog1
OperatorVideo1
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Noiseratingcerticate1
Certicateofcompliance1
Emissionswarranty1
7
Ignitionkeys2
Readthemanualsandwatchthevideo
beforeoperatingthemachine.
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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.
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.
Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.
2
PositioningtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rightstep
2Selftappingscrew
1Valveshield
2Carriagebolt(5/16x3/4inch)
2Nut(5/16inch)
1Rollpin
Procedure
1.Removethelocknut(Figure5)andseatbracket(used
forshipping)attachedtotherightrearseatadjuster
screwanddiscardthem.Bracketnotshown.
Figure5
1.Locknut(Bracket)2.Seatpivotrod
2.Removethecotterpinandseatpivotrodsecuring
theseat(shippingposition).Removetheseat
(Figure5).Discardthecotterpin.
3.Removethecotterpinsecuringsteeringarmlocking
knob(Figure6)andremovetheknob.
Figure6
1.Steeringarmlockingknob
4.Cutthestrapsecuringthesteeringarmtotheseat
frameandpivotthesteeringarmtotheupright
operatingposition.
5.Pivotthesteeringarmtotheuprightoperating
position(notches).Securewithlockingknoband
cotterpin(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Steeringarmlockingknob2.Rightstep
6.Mountrightsteptoframewith2selftappingscrews
(Figure7).
7.Mountvalveshieldtotherightsideoftheseatbase
with2carriagebolts(5/16x5/8in.)andnuts.
PositiontheshieldasshowninFigure8.
Figure8
1.Valveshield2.Seatbase
8.Installtheseatassemblyintheoperatingposition
(Figure9.).Installtheseatpivotrodandrollpin.
Important:Makesurethepinattherearofthe
seatbasesnapsintotheseatlatch.Ifnot,loosen
the(2)seatlatchnutsandslightlyrepositionthe
latchuntilitcanengagethepin.Tightenthe
nutstolocktheadjustment.
Figure9
1.Cotterpin2.Seatpivotrod
9.Connectthetwowireharnessconnectors.
10.Adjusttheseatpositionandsteeringarmifnecessary.
Note:Togainanadditional2.5inchesofforward
adjustment,mountseatinthefrontsetofmounting
holesintheseatmountingplate.
3
InstallingtheBattery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)
2Nut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Mountthebatterywiththebatteryterminalstoward
thefrontofthemachine.
2.Connectthepositivebatterycable(red)fromthe
startersolenoidtothepositivepost(+)ofthebattery
(Figure10).Secureitwithawrenchandcoatthe
terminalwithpetroleumjelly.Makesurethecable
willcleartheseat,intherear-mostposition,which
couldcausewearordamagetothecable.
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Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.
Figure10
1.Negative(-)2.Positive(+)
3.Connecttheblackgroundcable(fromtheengine
base)tothenegative(-)postofthebattery.Secureit
withawrenchandcoattheterminalwithpetroleum
jelly.
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative(black)
cable.
4.Installthebatteryclampandwashersandsecure
themwiththewingnuts.
5.Placetheterminalcoveroverthepositive(+)battery
post.
4
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
(ForCuttingUnitModels04610
and04611Only)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Gaugebar
1Bolt(#10x5/8inch)
1Jamnut(#10)
3Cuttingunit
6Washer
6Ballstud
3Grassbasket
Procedure
Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cut
orperformingothermaintenanceproceduresonthe
cuttingunits,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthe
supporttubesonthefrontoftheframetoprevent
damagetothehoses.
1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustthemaslistedinthecuttingunitOperator’s
Manual.Usethegaugebarfromtheloosepartskit
toadjusttheheightofcut.
2.Mountawasherandballstudtoeachendofthe
frontrolleronthecuttingunits(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Pullframe3.Ballstud
2.Pullarm
3.Slidethecuttingunitunderthepullframewhile
hookingthelifthookontotheliftarm(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Liftarm2.Lifthook
4.Slidethesleevebackontheballjointandrotatethe
pullarmdownsothesockettsovertheballstud.
Releasethesleevesoitslidesoverthestudandlocks
theassembliestogether(Figure11).
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
(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Pullarm3.Balljoint
2.Jamnut
7.Assemblethemountingboltsforthereeldrive
motortoeachcuttingunit.Leaveapproximately1/2
inch(13mm)ofthreadsexposedoneachmounting
bolt(Figure14).
Figure14
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(Figure14).
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AddingRearBallast
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2004Standard
when40lbofcalciumchlorideballastisaddedtothe
rearwheel.
Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewith
calciumchloride,removetheunitfromtheturfarea
asquicklyaspossible.Topreventpossibledamage
totheturf,immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawith
water.
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InstallCEDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal
3Dangerdecal
Procedure
1.AfxthewarningdecaloverEnglishwarningdecal
(104–2053)forCE.
2.AfxthedangerdecalsoverEnglishdangerdecals
(62–5070)forCE.
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ReadingtheManualsand
ViewingtheVideo
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Operator’sManual
1EngineOperator’sManual
1PartsCatalog
1OperatorVideo
1Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet
1Noiseratingcerticate
1Certicateofcompliance
1Emissionswarranty
2Ignitionkeys
Procedure
1.Readthemanuals.
2.ViewtheOperatorvideo.
3.Storethedocumentationinasafeplace.
ProductOverview
Controls
BrakePedal
Thebrakepedal(Figure15)actuatesanautomotive
drum-typemechanicalbrakelocatedateachtraction
wheel.
ParkingBrakeButton
Pressingthebrakepedaltoactuatethebrakeassembly,
thenpressingthesmallbuttonindicated(Figure15)will
keepthebrakesactuatedforparking.Disengageitby
pressingthebrakepedal.Locktheparkingbrakebefore
youleavethemachine.
Figure15
1.Tractionpedal3.Parkingbrakebutton
2.Brakepedal
TractionandStoppingPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure15)hasthreefunctions:to
makethemachinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward,
andtostopthemachine.Pressthetopofthepedalto
moveforwardandthebottomofthepedaltomove
backwardortoassistinstoppingwhenmovingforward.
Also,allowthepedaltomovetotheneutralpositionto
stopthemachine.Foroperatorcomfort,donotrestthe
heelofyourfootonreversewhenoperatingforward
(Figure16).
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Figure16
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure17)givestheoperatorthe
abilitytocontrolthespeedoftheengine.Movingthe
throttlecontroltowardtheFastpositionincreasesthe
engineRPM;movingthethrottlecontroltowardSlow
willdecreasetheengineRPM.
Note:Theenginecannotbestoppedbytheuseofthe
throttlecontrol.
Figure17
1.Throttlecontrol3.Leakdetectortest/light
switch
2.Chokecontrol
Choke
Tostartacoldengine,closethecarburetorchokeby
movingthechokecontrol(Figure17)forwardtothe
Closedposition.Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethe
choketokeeptheenginerunningsmoothly.Assoon
aspossible,openthechokebypullingitrearwardto
theOpenposition.Awarmenginerequireslittleorno
choking.
Leakdetectortest/lightswitch
Fromthemiddleoperatingposition,movetheswitch
(Figure17)rearwardtochecktheoperationoftheleak
detectoralarmandtimedelay.Movetheswitchforward
tooperatetheoptionallights.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(locatedontheleftcontrolpanel)
indicatesthetotalhoursthemachinehasoperated.It
startstofunctionwheneverthekeyswitchisrotatedto
On.
SeatAdjustingLever
Thislever,ontheleftsideoftheseat(Figure18),allows
a4inchforeandaftadjustmentoftheseat.
Figure18
1.Seatadjustmentlever
Raise/LowerMowControl
Movingthecontrol(Figure19)forwardduringoperation
lowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.Pullback
onthecontroltostopthereelsandraisethecutting
units.Duringoperationthereelscanbestoppedby
pullingbackonthecontrolmomentarilyandreleasingit.
Restartthereelsbymovingthecontrolforward.
Figure19
1.Functionalcontrollever3.Raise/lowermowcontrol
2.Ignitionswitch
FunctionalControlLever
Thefunctionalcontrollever(Figure19)provides
twotractionselectionsplusaNeutralposition.Itis
permissibletoshiftfrommowtotransportortransport
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tomow(nottoneutral)whilethemachineisinmotion.
Nodamagewillresult.
•RearPosition-neutralandbacklapping
•MiddlePosition-usedformowingoperation
•FrontPosition-usedfortransportoperation
IgnitionSwitch
Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure19)andturnit
clockwiseasfaraspossibletotheStartpositiontostart
theengine.Releasethekeyassoonastheenginestarts;
thekeywillmovetotheOnposition.Turnthekey
counterclockwisetotheOffpositiontostoptheengine.
SteeringWheelLockingLever
Rotatethelever(Figure20)forwardtoloosenthe
adjustment,raiseorlowersteeringwheelforoperator
comfort,then,rotatetheleverrearwardtotightenthe
adjustment.
Figure20
1.Steeringwheellockinglever
SteeringArmLockingKnob
Loosenknob(Figure21)untilshoulderonknobclears
thenotchesinsteeringarm.Raiseorlowersteeringarm
todesiredheightwhilealigningshoulderofknobwith
notchinsteeringarm.Tightenknobtolockadjustment.
Figure21
1.Steeringarmlockingknob
FuelShut-OffValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(Figure22),underthefuel
tank,whenstoringortransportingthemachineona
truckortrailer.
Figure22
1.Fuelshut-off(underthefueltank)
BacklapLever
Usethebacklaplever(Figure23)inconjunctionwiththe
lowermow/raisecontrolleverforbacklappingthereels.
Figure23
1.Backlaplever2.Reelspeedcontrol
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ReelSpeedControl
Usethereelspeedcontrol(Figure23)toadjusttheRPM
ofthereel.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
OverallWidthw/reels69–3/4inches(177cm)
OverallLength90inches(228.6cm)
OverallHeight48-1/2inches(123.2cm)
OverallWeightwithReels1256lb(570kg)
NetWeight(dry)969lb(440kg)
WidthofCut59inches(149.9cm)
WheelTread49-1/2inches(125.7cm)
WheelBase46-7/8inches(119.1cm)
MowSpeed(adjustable)2–5MPHapproximately
(3.2–8km/h)
TransportSpeed8.8MPHapproximately
(14.1km/h)
ReverseSpeed2.5MPH(4km/h)
ReelSpeed1975RPMapproximately
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(Figure24).
Figure24
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
(Figure25).
Figure25
1.Fueltankcap
2.Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltankuntil
thelevelis1inch(25mm)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.
Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Note:Fueltankcapacityis7U.S.gallons(26.6
liters)
3.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupany
gasolinethatmayhavespilled.
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