Toro 4383 User manual

FormNo.3363-563RevB
Greensmaster®3250-D2-Wheel
DriveTractionUnit
ModelNo.04383—SerialNo.310000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualalsouses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SoundPowerLevel..................................................7
SoundPressureLevel...............................................7
VibrationLevel......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................12
1InstallingtheRearWheel.......................................13
2MountingtheSeat................................................13
3ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................14
4InstallingtheBattery............................................15
5MountingtheFrontRollers...................................16
6AdjustingtheCarrierFrameRollers........................16
7OptionalOilCooler.............................................17
8InstallingtheCuttingUnits(ForCuttingUnit
Models04610,04611and04616Only).......................17
9AdjustingtheTransportHeight..............................20
10AddingRearBallast............................................21
11InstallEUDecals...............................................21
12ReadingtheManualsandViewingtheTraining
Materials............................................................21
ProductOverview.........................................................22
Controls...............................................................22
Specications........................................................24
Attachments/Accessories........................................24
Operation....................................................................25
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................25
CheckingtheEngineOil..........................................25
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................26
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................27
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...........................27
DrainingWaterfromtheFuelFilter...........................29
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................29
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact.....................29
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................29
Break-inPeriod......................................................29
StartingandStoppingtheMachine............................29
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................30
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem........................30
SettingtheReelSpeed.............................................31
PreparingtheMachineforMowing...........................31
TrainingPeriod......................................................32
BeforeMowing......................................................32
MowingProcedures................................................32
TransportOperation...............................................33
InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing......................33
TowingtheMachine...............................................33
Maintenance.................................................................34
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................34
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................35
Lubrication...............................................................36
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................36
EngineMaintenance..................................................37
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................37
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................37
AdjustingtheThrottleControl.................................37
AdjustingtheIdleSpeed..........................................38
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................38
FuelFilter/WaterSeparator.....................................38
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................39
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................39
ServicingtheBattery...............................................39
StoringtheBattery..................................................40
Fuses....................................................................40
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................41
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral.....................41
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed.................................41
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed....................................41
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................42
CleaningtheRadiatorScreen....................................42
BrakeMaintenance....................................................43
AdjustingtheBrakes...............................................43
BeltMaintenance......................................................43
AdjustingtheBelt...................................................43
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................44
AdjustingtheCuttingUnitLift/Drop........................44
Backlapping...........................................................44
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................45
ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter........................45
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................46
Storage........................................................................46
Schematics...................................................................47
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2004
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproductionwhen40
lb.ofballastisaddedtotherearwheel.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2004.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguage
ofthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforthetask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes.
◊Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeople,orproperty
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long
trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearingprotection.
Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangled
inmovingparts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethefollowing
precautions:
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis
purpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refueling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove
thecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhiletheengineis
runningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostarttheengine
butmovethemachineawayfromtheareaofspillage
andavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilfuel
vaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand
duringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unlessthe
mowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
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•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator’sposition.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingtheengine
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithafuelshut-offvalve,
turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthereelswhennot
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetheriskrehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartment,andfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Onmulti-reelmachines,takecareasrotatingonereelcan
causeotherreelstorotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekey.Waitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,mufers,
andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingthereels.Wrapthereelsorwear
gloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.Wearprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
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Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Operation
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Alwayswearsubstantialshoes.Donotoperatethe
machinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,orsneakers.
Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive
onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandcausethevehicletotiporroll,
possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,sitontheseat,
depresstheliftpedal,andreleaseittoensurethecutting
unitsdisengaged.Verifythatthetractionsystemisin
neutralandtheparkingbrakeisset.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or
otherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.
Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.
•Thegrassbasketsmustbeinplaceduringoperation
ofthereelsorthatchersformaximumsafety.Shutthe
engineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipewhile
theengineisrunningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecause
theseareascouldbehotenoughtocauseburns.
•Stayclearoftherotatingscreenatthesideoftheengine
topreventdirectcontactwithyourbodyorclothing.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit
tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctionalcontrol
levertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunitsandwaitfor
thereelstostopspinning.Settheparkingbrake.Stopthe
engineandremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstopsuddenly
whentravelinguphillordownhill.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive
onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandcausethemachinetotiporroll,
possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit
tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornear
themowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,
combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperly
positionedguardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Do
notresumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
•IfthemachineisequippedwithanoptionalROPS(Roll
OverProtectionSystem),alwaysusetheseatbeltwhen
operatingthemachine.
•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctionalcontrol
levertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunitsandwaitfor
thereelstostopspinning.Settheparkingbrake.Stopthe
engineandremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
•Wheneverthemachineisleftunattended,makesurethe
cuttingunitsarefullyraised,thereelsarenotspinning,
thekeyisremovedfromtheignitionswitch,andthe
parkingbrakeisset.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall
hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts,especiallythescreenatthesideofthe
engine.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro
Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.Maximumgovernedenginespeedshouldbe
2900RPM.
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
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replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof99dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof86
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.27m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.29m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.5m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
115-3028
93–8068
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinstructionsonlockingand
unlockingthesteeringarm.
93–6686
1.Hydraulicoil2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
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93–9051
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
93-6681
1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-6689
1.Warning—donotcarrypassengers.
107–9529
1.Enginestart6.Raisethereels11.HeadlightsOff16.Throttle—slow
2.Enginepreheat/on7.Hightemperatureoverride12.Functionalcontrollever17.Throttle—continuous
variablesetting
3.Enginestop8.Enginecoolanttemperature13.Usefortransport18.Throttle—fast
4.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
9.Waterinthefuelindicator
light
14.Useformowing
5.Lowerthereelsand
engage.
10.HeadlightsOn15.Neutral—Usefor
backlappingreels
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117–2718
104–7729
1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard;handorfoot—stop
theengineandwaitfor
movingpartstostop.
93-7275
(Model30630&30631)
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Donotusestartingaids.
106-5976
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
93-8062
1.Tolocktheparkingbrake,
pressthebrakepedaland
theparkingbrakelock.
3.Parkingbrakelock
2.Tounlocktheparking
brake,pressthebrake
pedal.
117–9536
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
4.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
6.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
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117–9537
Replaces117–9536forCE.
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliance
totheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservative
maximumslopeanglesindicationforoperationofthismachineareprescribedby
andrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
4.Tippinghazard—donotoperatemachineonslopesgreater
than15degrees.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
6.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,openames,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
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114–4615
1.Heightofcut5.Reel—mowingspeed
2.5bladereel6.Fast
3.8bladereel7.Continuousvariablesetting
4.11bladereel8.Slow
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Wheelhub1
Wheelnuts4
Wheel1
Wheelbolt1
Locknut1
1
Spacers2
Installtherearwheel
Seat1
2Nut(5/16inch)4Mounttheseattothebase
3Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)2
4Nut(1/4inch)2Installthebattery.
Anti-scalproller2
Pulllinkassembly2
Rollershaft2
Spacer2
Washer4
5
Locknut,3/8–162
Mountthefrontrollers
6Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecarrierframerollers
7Nopartsrequired–
OffsetLiftHook1
Bolts,M10–1.52
Gaugebar1
Bolt(#10x5/8inch)1
Jamnut(#10)1
Cuttingunit3
Washer6
Ballstud6
8
GrassBasket3
Installthecuttingunits
9Nopartsrequired–Adjustthetransportheight
10Calciumchloride(purchaseseparately)40lbAddrearballast
11Warningdecal(117–9537)1InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.
Operator'sManual(tractionunit)1
EngineOperator'sManual(engine)1
PartsCatalog1
OperatorTrainingMaterials1
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Noiseratingcerticate1
Certicateofcompliance1
12
Ignitionkeys2
Readthemanualsandwatchthe
trainingmaterialsbeforeoperatingthe
machine.
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Note:MountingfastenersfortheGreensmaster3250-D
cuttingunitsareincludedwiththecuttingunits.
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InstallingtheRearWheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Wheelhub
4Wheelnuts
1Wheel
1Wheelbolt
1Locknut
2Spacers
Procedure
1.Mountthewheelhubtotherearwheelrimwith4
mountingnuts(Figure3).Torquethenutsto70–90
ft.-lb.
2.Removethewheelboltandlocknutfromthewheel
mountingholesintherearcastorfork(Figure3).
3.Installtherearwheelintothecastorfork.Insertthe
wheelboltintooneofthecastorforkmountingholes,
installaspacer(suppliedinlooseparts),andslidethe
boltthroughthewheel.
4.Installanotherspacerontotheboltandroutethebolt
throughtheremainingcastorforkmountinghole.
5.Positionthebendofthewheelboltheadunderthe
bottomedgeoftheadapterplate(Figure3).Installand
tightenthelocknuttosecurethewheeltothecastor
fork.Donotovertightenthelocknutasthewheelmust
rotatefreely.
Figure3
1.Rearwheel4.Rearcastorfork
2.Hub5.Wheelbolt
3.Nut6.Spacer(2)
6.Wipethegreasettingcleanonthewheelassembly.
Pumpgreaseintothewheelhubuntilgreaseisseen
exitingatbothhubbearings.Wipeupexcessgrease.
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MountingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seat
4Nut(5/16inch)
Procedure
Note:Mounttheseatslidesinthefrontsetofmounting
holestogainanadditional3in.(7.6cm)intheforward
adjustment,orintherearmountingholesforanadditional3
in.(7.6cm)intherearwardadjustment.
1.Removethelocknutssecuringtheseatslidestothe
plywoodshippingbase.Discardthelocknuts.
2.Connectthewireharnesstotheseatswitch.
3.Securetheseat,seatpanel,andseatslidestotheseat
supportwiththelocknuts(5/16in.)(Figure4)supplied
inthelooseparts.
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Figure4
1.Seatsupport2.Seatslide
3
ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)tollbattery
initially.
1.Removethewingnuts,washers,andbatteryclampand
liftoutthebattery.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovetheventcaps
(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Ventcaps
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout1/4inch(6mm)ofuid
(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessaryto
bringtheelectrolytetowithinabout1/4inch(6mm)
ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure6).
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsorfor
4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis1.250or
higherandthetemperatureisatleast60°F(16°C)with
allcellsgassingfreely.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
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Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.
WARNING
Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.
7.First,installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenthenegativecable(black)tothe
negative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecurethem
withtheboltsandnuts(Figure7).Slidetherubber
bootoverthepositiveterminaltopreventapossible
shortfromoccurring.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe
tractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscancause
thebatterygassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)battery
cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)batterycable
beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.
Figure7
1.Negative(-)
2.Positive(+)
4
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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WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.
2.Connectthepositivebatterycable(red)fromthe
startersolenoidtothepositivepost(+)ofthebattery
(Figure8).Secureitwithawrenchandcoatthe
terminalwithpetroleumjelly.Makesurethecablewill
cleartheseat,intherear-mostposition,whichcould
causewearordamagetothecable.
Figure8
1.Negative(-)2.Positive(+)
3.Connecttheblackgroundcabletothenegative(-)post
ofthebattery.Secureitwithawrenchandcoatthe
terminalwithpetroleumjelly.
WARNING
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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MountingtheFrontRollers
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Anti-scalproller
2Pulllinkassembly
2Rollershaft
2Spacer
4Washer
2Locknut,3/8–16
Procedure
1.Mountananti-scalprollerandapulllinkassemblyto
theouterendofeachfrontcarrierframewitharoller
shaft,spacer,washersandlocknut(Figure9).Make
surethecomponentsarearrangedasshownandthe
nylonbushingsareinthepulllink.
Figure9
1.Anti-scalproller5.Washer(2)
2.Pulllinkassembly6.Spacer
3.Pulllinkextension7.Nylonbushing(2)
4.Balljointreceiver
2.Makesurealltiresareinatedto8–12psi.
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6
AdjustingtheCarrierFrame
Rollers
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceandlowerthe
cuttingunitcarrierframestotheoor.
2.Verifythatthereis1/2in.(13mm)clearancebetween
thecarrierframerollersandtheoor.
3.Ifanadjustmentisrequired,loosenthejamnutonthe
carrierframestopscrew(Figure10)androtatethe
screwupordowntoraiseorlowerthecarrierframe.
Tightenthejamnutafteradjustmentisattained.
Figure10
1.Carrierframeroller2.Carrierframestopscrew
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OptionalOilCooler
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifyouareoperatingthemachineinhotclimates,where
ambienttemperaturesrangefrom70degreesF(20degreesC)
to120degreesF(49degreesC),orusingitforheavy-dutyuse
(mowingotherthangreens,suchasfairwaysorverticutting),
installaHydraulicOilCoolerKit,PartNo.104–7701,tothe
machine.
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InstallingtheCuttingUnits
(ForCuttingUnitModels
04610,04611and04616Only)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1OffsetLiftHook
2Bolts,M10–1.5
1Gaugebar
1Bolt(#10x5/8inch)
1Jamnut(#10)
3Cuttingunit
6Washer
6Ballstud
3GrassBasket
Procedure
Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cutor
performingothermaintenanceproceduresonthecutting
units,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthesupporttubes
topreventdamagetothehoses.
Important:Donotraisethesuspensiontothetransport
positionwhenthereelmotorsareintheholdersinthe
machineframe.Damagetothemotorsorhosescould
result
Important:Wheneverthecuttingunithastobetipped
toexposebedknife/reel,propuprearofcuttingunitto
makesurenutsonbackendofbedbaradjustingscrews
arenotrestingonworksurface(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Prop(notprovided)2.Bedknifeadjustingscrew
nut(2)
1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustthemaslistedinthecuttingunitOperator's
Manual.Usethegaugebarfromtheloosepartskitto
adjusttheheightofcut.
2.Installtheoffsetlifthook(Figure12)tothetopofthe
cuttingunitwith(2)M10–1.5bolts.Torquethebolts
to25–30ft–lbs.(34–40N⋅m).Theoffsetlifthook
shouldbepositionedwithhookforward.
Figure12
1.Offsetlifthook
3.Allcuttingunitsareshippedwiththecounterweight
mountedtotheleftendandthemotormountanddrive
couplermountedtotherightendofthecuttingunit.
Tomountthecuttingunitintherightfrontposition,
proceedasfollows:
A.Removethe2boltssecuringthecounterweight
totheleftendofthecuttingunit.Removethe
counterweight(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Counterweight
B.Onrightendofcuttingunit,removeplasticplug
frombearinghousing(Figure14).
Note:Retaintheprotectivecoversforthecutting
units.Installthemwheneverthereeldrivemotors
areremovedtoprotectthecuttingunitbearings
fromcontamination.
C.Removethe2allenheadscrewssecuringthe
motormounttotherightendofthecuttingunit.
Removethemotormount(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Motormount3.Allenheadscrew(2)
2.Plasticplug
D.Removethesnapringsecuringthedrivecoupler
inthereeltube(Figure15).Removethedrive
coupler.
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Figure15
1.Snapring2.Drivecoupler
E.Applygreasetotheinsidediameterofthedrive
coupler.Installthedrivecouplertotheleftendof
thecuttingunitreeltubewithasnapring.
F.Installthemotormounttotheleftendof
thecuttingunitwiththe(2)allenheadscrews
previouslyremoved.Torquescrewsto12–15
ft–lbs.(16–20N⋅m).
G.Installthecounterweighttotherightendofthe
cuttingunitwiththescrewspreviouslyremoved.
4.Thecuttingunitisshippedwithoutafrontroller.
Obtainaroller(ModelNo.04625,04626or04627)
fromyourlocalToroDistributor.Installtheroller
usingtheloosepartssuppliedwiththecuttingunitand
installationinstructionsincludedwiththeroller.
5.Threadaballstudintoeachendofthecuttingunit
frontroller(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Ballstud
6.Slidethecuttingunitunderthepullframewhile
hookingthelifthoopontotheliftarm.
7.Slidethesleevebackoneachballjointreceiverand
hookthereceiverontothecuttingunitballstud
(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Pulllinkextension3.Balljointreceiver
2.Pullarm
8.Mountthebasketontothecarrierframe.
9.Adjustthepulllinksuntilthereis1/16to1/8in.(2to
3mm)clearancebetweenthelipofthebasketandthe
reelblades.Makesurethebasketlipsareequidistant
fromthereelbladesallthewayacrossthereelblades.
10.Assemblethemountingscrewsforthereeldrivemotor
toeachcuttingunit.Leaveapproximately1/2in.(13
mm)ofthethreadsexposedoneachmountingscrew
(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Screws2.Drivemotor
11.Usingahandpumpgreasegun,llthecavityattheend
ofthecuttingunitwith#2generalpurposegrease.
12.Coatthesplineshaftofthemotorwithcleangrease
andinstallthemotorbyrotatingthemotorclockwise
sothemotorangesclearthestuds.Rotatethemotor
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counterclockwiseuntiltheangesareencirclingthe
studs(Figure18).
13.Tightenthemountingbolts(Figure18).
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AdjustingtheTransportHeight
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checkthetransportheight(Figure19&Figure20)and
adjust,ifrequired.
1.Positionthetractoronalevelsurface.
2.Oncuttingunitsequippedwithachainlinkorastraight
lifthook(Figure19&Figure20,insets)verifythatthe
distancefromthetopofthecarrierframeadjusting
screwtothebackofthecarrierframeis7/8inch(22
mm).Ifthedistanceisnot7/8inch(22mm),proceed
tostep4.Ifthecuttingunitisequippedwithanoffset
liftlink(Figure21),proceedtothenextstep.
Figure19
1.Transportplate4.Chainlink
2.Adjustingscrew5.7/8inch(22mm)
3.Transportplatemounting
screw
Figure20
1.Transportplate4.Linkhook
2.Adjustingscrew5.7/8inch(22mm)
3.Transportplatemounting
screw
3.Oncuttingunitsequippedwithaoffsetlifthook
(Figure21,inset)verifythatthedistancefromthetop
ofthecarrierframeadjustingscrewtothebackofthe
carrierframeis1inch(25mm).Ifthedistanceisnot
1inch(22mm),proceedtostep4.
Figure21
1.Transportplate4.Offsetlifthook
2.Adjustingscrew5.1inch(25mm)
3.Transportplatemounting
screw
4.Loosenthetransportplatemountingscrews(Figure19,
Figure20andFigure21).
5.Raisethecuttingunitstothetransportposition.
Important:Donotraisethesuspensiontothe
transportpositionwhenthereelmotorsareinthe
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