Toro 4383 User manual

FormNo.3358-842RevB
Greensmaster®3250–DTraction
Unit
ModelNo.04383—SerialNo.280000001andUp
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Warning
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orotherreproductiveharm.
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PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
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mayhavesimilarlaws.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Introduction
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
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precautions.
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................6
SoundPressure.....................................................7
SoundPower........................................................7
Vibration..............................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
Setup..........................................................................12
1InstallingtheRearWheel.................................13
2MountingtheSeat............................................13
3ActivatingandChargingtheBattery..................14
4InstallingtheBattery........................................15
5MountingtheFrontRollers..............................16
6AdjustingCarrierFrameRollers.......................17
7OptionalOilCooler.........................................17
8InstallingtheCuttingUnits(ForCuttingUnit
Models04610and04611Only)...........................17
9AdjustingtheTransportHeight........................20
10AddingRearBallast........................................21
11InstallDecals.................................................22
12ReadingtheManualsandViewingthe
TrainingMaterials...........................................22
ProductOverview......................................................23
Controls.............................................................23
Specications.....................................................25
Attachments/Accessories...................................25
Operation...................................................................26
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................26
CheckingtheEngineOil.....................................26
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................27
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..............................28
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.....................29
DrainingWaterfromtheFuelFilter.....................30
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................31
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact...............31
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel
Nuts...............................................................31
Break-inPeriod..................................................31
StartingandStoppingtheMachine......................31
BleedingtheFuelSystem....................................32
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem..................32
SettingtheReelSpeed.........................................33
PreparingtheMachineforMowing.....................33
TrainingPeriod...................................................34
BeforeMowing..................................................34
MowingProcedures............................................34
TransportOperation..........................................35
InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing................35
TowingtheMachine...........................................35
Maintenance...............................................................36
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................36
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................37
Lubrication.............................................................38
EngineMaintenance...............................................39
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................39
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter.....................39
AdjustingtheThrottleControl............................39
AdjustingtheIdleSpeed.....................................40
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................40
FuelFilter/WaterSeparator................................40
FuelLinesandConnections................................41
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................41
ServicingtheBattery...........................................41
StoringtheBattery..............................................42
Fuses..................................................................42
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................43
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral...............43
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed............................43
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed..............................43
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................44
CleaningtheRadiatorScreen..............................44
BrakeMaintenance.................................................45
AdjustingtheBrakes...........................................45
BeltMaintenance....................................................45
AdjustingtheBelt...............................................45
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................46
AdjustingtheCuttingUnitLift/Drop.................46
Backlapping........................................................46
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................47
ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter.................47
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............48
Storage.......................................................................48
Schematics.................................................................49
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof
productionwhen40lb.ofballastisaddedtothe
rearwheel.
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’sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,
andtheproperuseoftheequipment.
•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguage
ofthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstruction
shouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe
brake.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforthetask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes.
◊Theowner/usercanpreventandis
responsibleforaccidentsorinjuriesoccurring
tohimselforherself,otherpeople,or
property
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,
longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.
•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions:
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor
thispurpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refueling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.
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•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.To
guardagainstoverturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopes
andduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards;
–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unless
themowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossing
surfacesotherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperating
theequipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingthe
engineand,iftheengineisprovidedwithafuel
shut-offvalve,turnthefueloffattheconclusionof
mowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthereelswhen
notmowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
•Toreducetheriskrehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartment,andfuel
storageareafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.
•Onmulti-reelmachines,takecareasrotatingone
reelcancauseotherreelstorotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekey.Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
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•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthe
positivelast.Reconnectpositiverstandnegative
last.
•Usecarewhencheckingthereels.Wrapthereelsor
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto
Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust
knowthatisnotincludedintheANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Operation
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Alwayswearsubstantialshoes.Donotoperatethe
machinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,or
sneakers.Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsis
advisableandrequiredbysomelocalordinancesand
insuranceregulations.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowto
driveonhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesor
hillsmaycauselossofcontrolandcausethevehicle
totiporroll,possiblyresultinginpersonalinjury
ordeath.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,sitontheseat,
depresstheliftpedal,andreleaseittoensurethe
cuttingunitsdisengaged.Verifythatthetraction
systemisinneutralandtheparkingbrakeisset.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossing
roads.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol
ofthemachine.
•Thegrassbasketsmustbeinplaceduringoperation
ofthereelsorthatchersformaximumsafety.Shut
theengineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromonework
areatoanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.
•Stayclearoftherotatingscreenatthesideofthe
enginetopreventdirectcontactwithyourbodyor
clothing.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmake
ittothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachine
around.Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•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.
•IfthemachineisequippedwithanoptionalROPS
(RollOverProtectionSystem),alwaysusetheseat
beltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctional
controllevertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunits
andwaitforthereelstostopspinning.Setthe
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parkingbrake.Stoptheengineandremovethekey
fromtheignitionswitch.
•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.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorized
ToroDistributorcheckthemaximumenginespeed
withatachometer.Maximumgovernedenginespeed
shouldbe2900RPM.
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoil
oraddingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyother
manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse
couldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SoundPressure
Thisunithasamaximumsoundpressurelevelatthe
operator’searof84dBA,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.
114–4614
93–8068
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinstructionsonhowtolock
andunlockthesteeringarm.
108–5278
1.Warning–readtheOperator’sManual.
93–6686
1.Hydraulicoil2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
93–9051
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
93–6681
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
93–6689
1.Danger—donotsitontheplasticshroud.
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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
104–7728
104–7729
Replaces104–7728forCE
1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard;handorfoot—stop
theengineandwaitfor
movingpartstostop.
93–7275
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual—donotusestartinguidto
starttheengine.
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
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106–5976
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning–donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator’sManual.
4.Warning–readthe
Operator’sManual.
93–8062
1.Tolocktheparkingbrake,
pressthebrakepedaland
parkingbrake.
3.Lockstheparkingbrake
2.Tounlocktheparking
brake,pressthebrake
pedal.
104–2053
93–8063
Replaces104–2053forCE.
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliance
totheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservative
maximumslopeanglesindicationforoperationofthismachineareprescribedby
andrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual.
4.Cuttinghazardofhand
orfoot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
2.Tippinghazard—donot
usethemachineona
slopegreaterthan15
degrees.
5.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine,
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
3.Thrownobject
hazard—stayasafe
distancefromthe
machine.
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114–4615
1.Heightofcut5.Reel—mowingspeed
2.5bladereel6.Fast
3.8bladereel7.Continuousvariablesetting
4.11bladereel8.Slow
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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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Wheelhub1
Wheelnuts4
Wheel1
Wheelbolt1
Locknut1
1
Spacers2
Mountingtherearwheel
Seat1
2Nut(5/16inch)4Mountingtheseattothebase
3Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)2
4Nut(1/4inch)2Installthebattery.
Anti-scalproller2
Pulllinkassembly2
Rollershaft2
Spacer2
Washer4
5
Locknut,3/8–162
Mountthefrontrollers
6Nopartsrequired–AdjustingCarrierFrameRollers
7Nopartsrequired–OptionalOilCooler
OffsetLiftHook1
Bolts,M10–1.52
Gaugebar1
Bolt(#10x5/8inch)1
Jamnut(#10)1
Cuttingunit3
Washer6
Ballstud6
8
GrassBasket3
Installthecuttingunits.
9Nopartsrequired–Adjustthetransportheight
10Calciumchloride(purchaseseparately)40lbAddrearballast.
Warningdecal1
11Dangerdecal1
Afxtheappropriatelanguagedecal
overEnglishdecalforCEcompliance.
Operator’sManual(tractionunit)2
EngineOperator’sManual(engine)1
PartsCatalog1
OperatorTrainingMaterials1
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Noiseratingcerticate1
Certicateofcompliance1
12
Ignitionkeys2
Readthemanualsandwatchthe
trainingmaterialsbeforeoperatingthe
machine.
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Note:Note:MountingfastenersfortheGreensmaster
3250-Dcuttingunitsareincludedwiththecuttingunits.
1
InstallingtheRearWheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Wheelhub
4Wheelnuts
1Wheel
1Wheelbolt
1Locknut
2Spacers
Procedure
1.Mountthewheelhubtotherearwheelrimwith4
mountingnuts(Figure3).Torquethenutsto70–90
ft.-lb.
2.Removethewheelboltandlocknutfromthewheel
mountingholesintherearcastorfork(Figure3).
3.Installtherearwheelintothecastorfork.Insert
thewheelboltintooneofthecastorforkmounting
holes,installaspacer(suppliedinlooseparts),and
slidetheboltthroughthewheel.
4.Installanotherspacerontotheboltandroutethe
boltthroughtheremainingcastorforkmounting
hole.
5.Positionthebendofthewheelboltheadunderthe
bottomedgeoftheadapterplate(Figure3).Install
andtightenthelocknuttosecurethewheeltothe
castorfork.Donotovertightenthelocknutasthe
wheelmustrotatefreely.
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:Mounttheseatslidesinthefrontsetof
mountingholestogainanadditional3in.(7.6cm)inthe
forwardadjustment,orintherearmountingholesfor
anadditional3in.(7.6cm)intherearwardadjustment.
1.Removethelocknutssecuringtheseatslidestothe
plywoodshippingbase.Discardthelocknuts.
2.Connectthewireharnesstotheseatswitch.
3.Securetheseat,seatpanel,andseatslidestothe
seatsupportwiththelocknuts(5/16in.)(Figure4)
suppliedinthelooseparts.
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Figure4
1.Seatsupport2.Seatslide
3
ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)toll
batteryinitially.
1.Removethewingnuts,washers,andbatteryclamp
andliftoutthebattery.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Ventcaps
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout1/4inch(6mm)ofuid
(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessary
tobringtheelectrolytetowithinabout1/4inch(6
mm)ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure6).
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsor
for4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis
1.250orhigherandthetemperatureisatleast60°F
(16°C)withallcellsgassingfreely.
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6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.
Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.
7.First,installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive
(+)terminalandthenthenegativecable(black)to
thenegative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecure
themwiththeboltsandnuts(Figure7).Slidethe
rubberbootoverthepositiveterminaltopreventa
possibleshortfromoccurring.
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative(black)
cable.
Figure7
1.Negative(-)
2.Positive(+)
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InstallingtheBattery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)
2Nut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Mountthebatterywiththebatteryterminalstoward
thehydraulictank.
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Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.
2.Connectthepositivebatterycable(red)fromthe
startersolenoidtothepositivepost(+)ofthebattery
(Figure8).Secureitwithawrenchandcoatthe
terminalwithpetroleumjelly.Makesurethecable
willcleartheseat,intherear-mostposition,which
couldcausewearordamagetothecable.
Figure8
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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MountingtheFrontRollers
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Anti-scalproller
2Pulllinkassembly
2Rollershaft
2Spacer
4Washer
2Locknut,3/8–16
Procedure
1.Mountananti-scalprollerandapulllinkassembly
totheouterendofeachfrontcarrierframewitha
rollershaft,spacer,washersandlocknut(Figure9).
Makesurethecomponentsarearrangedasshown
andthenylonbushingsareinthepulllink.
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Figure9
1.Anti-scalproller5.Washer(2)
2.Pulllinkassembly6.Spacer
3.Pulllinkextension7.Nylonbushing(2)
4.Balljointreceiver
2.Makesurealltiresareinatedto8–12psi.
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AdjustingCarrierFrame
Rollers
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceandlowerthe
cuttingunitcarrierframestotheoor.
2.Verifythatthereis1/2in.(13mm)clearance
betweenthecarrierframerollersandtheoor.
3.Ifanadjustmentisrequired,loosenthejamnut
onthecarrierframestopscrew(Figure10)and
rotatethescrewupordowntoraiseorlowerthe
carrierframe.Tightenthejamnutafteradjustment
isattained.
Figure10
1.Carrierframeroller2.Carrierframestopscrew
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OptionalOilCooler
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifyouareoperatingthemachineinhotclimates,where
ambienttemperaturesrangefrom70degreesF(20
degreesC)to120degreesF(49degreesC),orusingit
forheavy-dutyuse(mowingotherthangreens,suchas
fairwaysorverticutting),installaHydraulicOilCooler
Kit,PartNo.104–7701,tothemachine.
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8
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
(ForCuttingUnitModels04610
and04611Only)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1OffsetLiftHook
2Bolts,M10–1.5
1Gaugebar
1Bolt(#10x5/8inch)
1Jamnut(#10)
3Cuttingunit
6Washer
6Ballstud
3GrassBasket
Procedure
Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cut
orperformingothermaintenanceproceduresonthe
cuttingunits,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthe
supporttubestopreventdamagetothehoses.
Important:Donotraisethesuspensiontothe
transportpositionwhenthereelmotorsareinthe
holdersinthemachineframe.Damagetothe
motorsorhosescouldresult
Important:Wheneverthecuttingunithastobe
tippedtoexposebedknife/reel,propuprearof
cuttingunittomakesurenutsonbackendof
bedbaradjustingscrewsarenotrestingonwork
surface(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Prop(notprovided)2.Bedknifeadjustingscrew
nut(2)
1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustthemaslistedinthecuttingunitOperator’s
Manual.Usethegaugebarfromtheloosepartskit
toadjusttheheightofcut.
2.Installtheoffsetlifthook(Figure12)tothetopof
thecuttingunitwith(2)M10–1.5bolts.Torquethe
boltsto25–30ft–lbs.(34–40N⋅m).Theoffsetlift
hookshouldbepositionedwithhookforward.
Figure12
1.Offsetlifthook
3.Allcuttingunitsareshippedwiththecounterweight
mountedtotheleftendandthemotormountand
drivecouplermountedtotherightendofthecutting
unit.Tomountthecuttingunitintherightfront
position,proceedasfollows:
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A.Removethe2boltssecuringthecounterweight
totheleftendofthecuttingunit.Removethe
counterweight(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Counterweight
B.Onrightendofcuttingunit,removeplasticplug
frombearinghousing(Figure14).
Note:Retaintheprotectivecoversforthe
cuttingunits.Installthemwheneverthereel
drivemotorsareremovedtoprotectthecutting
unitbearingsfromcontamination.
C.Removethe2allenheadscrewssecuringthe
motormounttotherightendofthecuttingunit.
Removethemotormount(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Motormount3.Allenheadscrew(2)
2.Plasticplug
D.Removethesnapringsecuringthedrivecoupler
inthereeltube(Figure15).Removethedrive
coupler.
Figure15
1.Snapring2.Drivecoupler
E.Applygreasetotheinsidediameterofthedrive
coupler.Installthedrivecouplertotheleftend
ofthecuttingunitreeltubewithasnapring.
F.Installthemotormounttotheleftendof
thecuttingunitwiththe(2)allenheadscrews
previouslyremoved.Torquescrewsto12–15
ft–lbs.(16–20N⋅m).
G.Installthecounterweighttotherightendofthe
cuttingunitwiththescrewspreviouslyremoved.
4.Thecuttingunitisshippedwithoutafrontroller.
Obtainaroller(ModelNo.04625,04626or04627)
fromyourlocalToroDistributor.Installtheroller
usingtheloosepartssuppliedwiththecuttingunit
andinstallationinstructionsincludedwiththeroller.
5.Threadaballstudintoeachendofthecuttingunit
frontroller(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Ballstud
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6.Slidethecuttingunitunderthepullframewhile
hookingthelifthoopontotheliftarm.
7.Slidethesleevebackoneachballjointreceiverand
hookthereceiverontothecuttingunitballstud
(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Pulllinkextension3.Balljointreceiver
2.Pullarm
8.Mountthebasketontothecarrierframe.
9.Adjustthepulllinksuntilthereis1/16to1/8in.
(2to3mm)clearancebetweenthelipofthebasket
andthereelblades.Makesurethebasketlipsare
equidistantfromthereelbladesallthewayacross
thereelblades.
10.Assemblethemountingscrewsforthereeldrive
motortoeachcuttingunit.Leaveapproximately
1/2in.(13mm)ofthethreadsexposedoneach
mountingscrew(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Screws2.Drivemotor
11.Usingahandpumpgreasegun,llthecavityatthe
endofthecuttingunitwith#2generalpurpose
grease.
12.Coatthesplineshaftofthemotorwithclean
greaseandinstallthemotorbyrotatingthemotor
clockwisesothemotorangesclearthestuds.
Rotatethemotorcounterclockwiseuntiltheanges
areencirclingthestuds(Figure18).
13.Tightenthemountingbolts(Figure18).
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AdjustingtheTransportHeight
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checkthetransportheight(Figure19&Figure20)and
adjust,ifrequired.
1.Positionthetractoronalevelsurface.
2.Oncuttingunitsequippedwithachainlinkora
straightlifthook(Figure19&Figure20,insets)
verifythatthedistancefromthetopofthecarrier
frameadjustingscrewtothebackofthecarrier
frameis7/8inch(22mm).Ifthedistanceisnot
7/8inch(22mm),proceedtostep4.Ifthecutting
unitisequippedwithanoffsetliftlink(Figure21),
proceedtothenextstep.
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