Toro 4384 User manual

FormNo.3376-183RevB
Greensmaster®3250-D2-Wheel
DriveTractionUnit
ModelNo.04384—SerialNo.313000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3376-183*B

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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
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Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
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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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SoundPowerLevel..................................................7
SoundPressureLevel...............................................7
VibrationLevel......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................12
1MountingtheSeat................................................13
2ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................13
3InstallingtheBattery............................................14
4InstallingtheROPS(RollOverProtection
Structure)..........................................................15
5CheckingtheTirePressure....................................15
6MountingtheFrontCarrierFrames........................15
7AdjustingtheCarrierFrameRollers........................16
8OptionalOilCooler.............................................16
9InstallingtheCuttingUnits...................................17
10AdjustingtheTransportHeight............................18
11AddingRearBallast............................................19
12InstallingtheEUDecal.......................................19
ProductOverview.........................................................19
Controls...............................................................19
Specications........................................................22
Attachments/Accessories........................................22
Operation....................................................................22
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................22
CheckingtheEngineOil..........................................22
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................23
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................24
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...........................25
DrainingWaterfromtheFuelFilter...........................26
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................26
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................26
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact.....................26
Break-inPeriod......................................................26
StartingandStoppingtheMachine............................27
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem........................27
SettingtheReelSpeed.............................................28
PreparingtheMachineforMowing...........................28
TrainingPeriod......................................................29
BeforeMowing......................................................29
MowingProcedures................................................29
TransportOperation...............................................30
InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing......................30
TowingtheMachine...............................................30
Maintenance.................................................................31
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................31
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................32
Lubrication...............................................................33
EngineMaintenance..................................................34
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................34
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................34
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................35
FuelFilter..............................................................35
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................35
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................36
ServicingtheBattery...............................................36
StoringtheBattery..................................................36
Fuses....................................................................36
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................37
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral.....................37
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed.................................38
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed....................................38
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................39
CleaningtheRadiatorScreen....................................39
BrakeMaintenance....................................................39
AdjustingtheBrakes...............................................39
BeltMaintenance......................................................40
AdjustingtheAlternatorBelt...................................40
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................40
AdjustingtheCuttingUnitLift/Drop........................40
BacklappingtheReels.............................................40
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................42
ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter........................42
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................42
Storage........................................................................43
Schematics...................................................................44
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2004
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproductionwhena
rearweightkit,partno.100–6442and18kg(40lb.)of
calciumchlorideballastisaddedtotherearwheel.Ifa
3WheelDrivekitisinstalledonthemachine,userear
weightkit,partno.99–1645instead.
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;
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–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unlessthe
mowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•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.
•Toreducetheriskof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
isnotincludedinthereferencedstandards.
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Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
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.
•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctionalcontrol
levertoneutral(N),lowerthecuttingunitsandwaitfor
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.
•NeverremovetheROPS(RollOverProtectionSystem)
andalwaysusetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•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
2760RPM.
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
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andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof100dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof84
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.41m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.38m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.2m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.25m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.1m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
121–9500
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.
117–2718
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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104–7729
1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazard;handorfoot—stop
theengineandwaitfor
movingpartstostop.
93-7275
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.
121–2641
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—slow
machinebeforeturning,
donotturnathighspeeds.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.
5.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
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121–2640
Replaces121–2641forCE.
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcomplianceto
theEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Themaximumslopeangles
indicationforoperationofthismachineareprescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—donot
driveacrossslopesgreater
than15degreesordown
slopesgreaterthan15
degrees.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine
5.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
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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115-8156
1.Reelheight3.8Bladecuttingunit5.14Bladecuttingunit7.Fast
2.5Bladecuttingunit4.11Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed8.Slow
115-8226
1.Tippinghazard—readtheOperator'smanual;alwayswear
aseatbeltwhenoperating,donotremovetherollover
protectionsystem(ROPS).
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Seat1
1Nut(5/16inch)4Mounttheseattothebase
2Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
3Nopartsrequired–Installthebattery.
ROPSassembly1
Bolt(5/8x4-1/2inch)4
4Locknut(5/8inch)4
InstalltheROPS
5Nopartsrequired–CheckingtheTirePressure
Carrierframe2
Spacer2
Bolt(1/2inchx3-1/4inch)2
6Locknut(1/2inch)2
Mountthefrontcarrierframes
7Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecarrierframerollers
8Nopartsrequired–
Offsetlifthook(RefertotheCuttingUnit
OperatorsManualfortheInstallation
Instructions)
3
Screw(suppliedwiththecuttingunit)6
Bolt(#10x5/8inch)1
Jamnut(#10)1
Cuttingunit(soldseparately)3
Ballstud(suppliedwiththecuttingunit)6
9
GrassBasket3
Installthecuttingunits
10Nopartsrequired–Adjustthetransportheight
Rearweightkit,PartNo.100-6442
(purchaseseparately)1
Calciumchloride(purchaseseparately)18kg(40
lb)
11Rearweightkit,PartNo.99-1645
(purchaseseparately)1
Addrearballast
12Warningdecal121-26411InstalltheEUdecal,ifrequired.
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MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual(tractionunit)1
EngineOperator'sManual(engine)1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
PartsCatalog1Saveforfuturepartsordering.
OperatorTrainingMaterials1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Noiseratingcerticate1
Certicateofcompliance1
Savetofuturereference.
Ignitionkeys2Usetostarttheengine
Note:MountingfastenersfortheGreensmaster3250-D
cuttingunitsareincludedwiththecuttingunits.
1
MountingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seat
4Nut(5/16inch)
Procedure
Note:Mounttheseatslidesinthefrontsetofmounting
holestogainanadditional7.6cm(3inches)intheforward
adjustment,orintherearmountingholesforanadditional
7.6cm(3inches)intherearwardadjustment.
1.Removethelocknutssecuringtheseatslidestothe
shippingbasestraps.Discardthelocknuts.
2.Connectthewireharnesstotheseatswitch.
3.Securetheseatslidestotheseatsupportwiththe
locknuts(5/16inches)(Figure3)suppliedintheloose
parts.
Figure3
1.Seatsupport2.Seatslide
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ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)tollbattery
initially.
1.Loosentheboltonthebatteryretainer,movethe
retainerawayfromthebatteryandliftoutthebattery.
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Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovetheventcaps
(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Ventcaps
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout6mm(1/4inch)ofuid
(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessaryto
bringtheelectrolytetowithinabout6mm(1/4inch)
ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure5).
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsorfor
4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis1.250or
higherandthetemperatureisatleast16°C(60°F)
withallcellsgassingfreely.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
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InstallingtheBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Mountthebatterywiththebatteryterminalstoward
thehydraulictank.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.
2.Connectthepositivebatterycable(red)fromthe
startersolenoidtothepositivepost(+)ofthebattery
(Figure6).Secureitwithawrenchandcoatthe
terminalwithpetroleumjelly.Makesurethecablewill
cleartheseat,intherear-mostposition,whichcould
causewearordamagetothecable.
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Figure6
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.Slidethebatteryretainerintopositionandtightenthe
mountingbolt.
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InstallingtheROPS(RollOver
ProtectionStructure)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1ROPSassembly
4Bolt(5/8x4-1/2inch)
4Locknut(5/8inch)
Procedure
1.PositiontheROPSsothetopofthetubeiscurved
towardthefrontofthemachine(Figure7).
1
2
3
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Figure7
1.ROPSassembly3.Locknut(5/8inch)
2.Bolt(5/8x4-1/2inch)
2.LowertheROPSontotheframe,aligningitwiththe
mountingholes(Figure7).
3.SecureeachsideoftheROPStotheframewith2bolts
(5/8x4-1/2inches)andlocknutsasshowninFigure7.
Torqueto183–223N-m(135–165ft-lb).
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CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.
Varythetirepressureforthefrontwheels,depending
uponyourturfconditions,fromaminimumof55kPatoa
maximumof83kPa(8to12psi).
Varythetirepressurefortherearwheelfromaminimumof
55kPatoamaximumof103kPa(8to15psi).
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6
MountingtheFrontCarrier
Frames
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Carrierframe
2Spacer
2Bolt(1/2inchx3-1/4inch)
2Locknut(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Mountacarrierframeassemblytoeachcleviswitha
spacer,1/2x3-1/4inchboltand1/2inchlocknut
(Figure8).Torqueto91–113N-m(67–83ft/lb).
Figure8
1.Carrierframe4.Bolt(1/2x3-1/4inch)
2.Spacer5.Locknut,1/2inch
3.Clevis
2.LubricatethebushingsineachcarrierframewithNo.
2LithiumBasedgrease.
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AdjustingtheCarrierFrame
Rollers
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceandlowerthe
cuttingunitcarrierframestotheoor.
2.Verifythatthereis13mm(1/2inches)clearance
betweenthecarrierframerollersandtheoor.
3.Ifanadjustmentisrequired,loosenthejamnutonthe
carrierframestopscrew(Figure9)androtatethescrew
upordowntoraiseorlowerthecarrierframe.Tighten
thejamnutafteradjustmentisattained.
Figure9
1.Carrierframeroller2.Carrierframestopscrew
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OptionalOilCooler
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifyouareoperatingthemachineinhotclimates,where
ambienttemperaturesrangefrom20°C(70°F)to49°C
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(120°F),orusingitforheavy-dutyuse(mowingotherthan
greens,suchasfairwaysorverticutting),installaHydraulic
OilCoolerKit,PartNo.104–7701,tothemachine.
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InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
3Offsetlifthook(RefertotheCuttingUnitOperators
ManualfortheInstallationInstructions)
6Screw(suppliedwiththecuttingunit)
1Bolt(#10x5/8inch)
1Jamnut(#10)
3Cuttingunit(soldseparately)
6Ballstud(suppliedwiththecuttingunit)
3GrassBasket
Procedure
Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cutor
performingothermaintenanceproceduresonthecutting
units,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthesupporttubes
topreventdamagetothehoses.
Important:Donotraisethesuspensiontothetransport
positionwhenthereelmotorsareintheholdersinthe
machineframe.Damagetothemotorsorhosescould
result
1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustthemaslistedinthecuttingunitOperator's
Manual.
2.Slidethecuttingunitunderthepullframewhile
hookingthelifthoopontotheliftarm.
3.Slidethesleevebackoneachballjointreceiverand
hookthereceiverontothecuttingunitballstud
(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Pulllinkextension3.Balljointreceiver
2.Pullarm
4.Mountthebasketontothecarrierframe.
5.Adjustthepulllinksuntilthereis2to3mm(1/16to
1/8inch)clearancebetweenthelipofthebasketand
thereelblades.Makesurethebasketlipsareequidistant
fromthereelbladesallthewayacrossthereelblades.
6.Alignthesocketsintheballjointssotheopensideof
thesocketiscenteredtowardstheballstud.Tighten
thejamnutstosecurethesocketsinposition.
7.Ensurethatthereisapproximately13mm(1/2inch)of
thethreadsexposedoneachreeldrivemotormounting
bolt(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Mountingbolts2.Drivemotor
8.Coatthesplineshaftofthemotorwithcleangrease
andinstallthemotorbyrotatingthemotorclockwise
sothemotorangesclearthestuds.Rotatethemotor
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counterclockwiseuntiltheangesareencirclingthe
studs(Figure11).
9.Tightenthemountingbolts(Figure11).
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AdjustingtheTransportHeight
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checkthetransportheight(Figure13&Figure14)and
adjust,ifrequired.
1.Positionthetractoronalevelsurface.
2.Oncuttingunitsequippedwithaoffsetlifthook
(Figure12,inset)verifythatthedistancefromthetop
ofthecarrierframeadjustingscrewtothebackofthe
carrierframeis25mm(1inch).Ifthedistanceisnot
25mm(1inch),proceedtostep4.
Figure12
1.Transportplate4.Offsetlifthook
2.Adjustingscrew5.25mm(1inch)
3.Transportplatemounting
screw
3.Oncuttingunitsequippedwithachainlinkorastraight
lifthook(Figure13&Figure14,insets)verifythatthe
distancefromthetopofthecarrierframeadjusting
screwtothebackofthecarrierframeis22mm(7/8
inch).Ifthedistanceisnot22mm(7/8inch),proceed
tostep4.Ifthecuttingunitisequippedwithanoffset
liftlink(Figure12),proceedtothenextstep.
Figure13
1.Transportplate4.Chainlink
2.Adjustingscrew5.22mm(7/8inch)
3.Transportplatemounting
screw
Figure14
1.Transportplate4.Linkhook
2.Adjustingscrew5.22mm(7/8inch)
3.Transportplatemounting
screw
4.Loosenthetransportplatemountingscrews(Figure13,
Figure14andFigure12).
5.Raisethecuttingunitstothetransportposition.
Important:Donotraisethesuspensiontothe
transportpositionwhenthereelmotorsareinthe
holdersinthemachineframe.Damagetothe
motorsorhosescouldresult.
6.Ensureeachcarrierframeisatthesameheightfrom
theground.Iftheyare,proceedtostep8.
7.Ifthecarrierframesarenotatthesameheight,loosen
thejamnutonthecarrierframeadjustingscrew
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(Figure12,Figure13,andFigure14).Rotatethescrew
outwardtoraiseandinwardtolower.Tightenthejam
nutaftertheproperheightisobtained.
8.Rotatethetransportplateuntilitlocksthepullframe.
Tightenthescrews.
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AddingRearBallast
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rearweightkit,PartNo.100-6442(purchase
separately)
18kg
(40lb)Calciumchloride(purchaseseparately)
1Rearweightkit,PartNo.99-1645(purchase
separately)
Procedure
ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2004andEN836
Standardswhenitisequippedwitharearweightkit,part
no.100-6442and18kg(40lb).ofcalciumchlorideballast
isaddedtotherearwheel.Ifa3WheelDrivekitisinstalled
onthemachine,userearweightkit,partno.99-1645instead,
and18kg(40lb.)ofcalciumchloride.
Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewithcalcium
chloride,removetheunitfromtheturfareaasquickly
aspossible.Topreventpossibledamagetotheturf,
immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawithwater.
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InstallingtheEUDecal
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal121-2641
Procedure
IfusingthismachineintheEU,afxthewarningdecal
121-2641overEnglishwarningdecal121-2640.
ProductOverview
Controls
TractionandStoppingPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure15)hasthreefunctions:tomake
themachinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward,andtostop
themachine.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforward
andthebottomofthepedaltomovebackwardortoassist
instoppingwhenmovingforward.Also,allowthepedal
tomovetotheneutralpositiontostopthemachine.For
operatorcomfort,donotresttheheelofyourfootonreverse
whenoperatingforward(Figure16).
Figure15
1.Tractionpedal3.Parkingbrakelever
2.Brakepedal
Figure16
BrakePedal
Thebrakepedal(Figure15)actuatesanautomotivedrum-type
mechanicalbrakeateachtractionwheel.
ParkingBrakeLever
Pressingthebrakepedaltoactuatethebrakeassembly,then
pressingthesmallleverindicated(Figure15)willkeepthe
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brakesactuatedforparking.Disengageitbypressingthe
brakepedal.Formthehabitoflockingtheparkingbrake
beforeyouleavethemachine.Locktheparkingbrakeany
timeyouleavethemachine.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure17)givestheoperatortheability
tocontrolthespeedoftheengine.Movingthethrottle
controltowardtheFastpositionincreasestheengineRPM;
movingthethrottlecontroltowardSlowwilldecreasethe
engineRPM.Groundspeedsareasfollows:
•3.2to8km/h(2to5MPH)forwardmowingspeed
•14.1km/h(8.8MPH)maximumtransportspeed
•4.0km/h(2.5MPH)reversespeed
Note:Theenginecannotbestoppedbytheuseofthe
throttlecontrol.
Figure17
1.Throttlecontrol7.Engineoilpressurelight
2.Functionalcontrollever8.Batterywarninglight
3.Hourmeter9.Glowplugindicatorlight
4.Ignitionswitch10.Raise/LowerMowControl
5.Steeringarmlockinglever11.Hightemperatureoverride
button
6.Watertemperaturelight
FunctionalControlLever
Thefunctionalcontrollever(Figure17)providestwotraction
selectionsplusaNeutralposition.Itispermissibletoshift
frommowtotransportortransporttomow(nottoneutral)
whilethemachineisinmotion.Nodamagewillresult.
•RearPosition—neutralandbacklapping
•MiddlePosition—usedformowingoperation
•FrontPosition—usedfortransportoperation
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure17)indicatesthetotalhoursthe
machinehasoperated.Itstartstofunctionwheneverthekey
switchisrotatedtoOn.
IgnitionSwitch
Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure17)andturnitclockwise
asfaraspossibletotheStartpositiontostarttheengine.
Releasethekeyassoonastheenginestarts;thekeywillmove
totheOnposition.TurnthekeycounterclockwisetotheOff
positiontostoptheengine.
SteeringArmLockingLever
Rotatethelever(Figure17)rearwardtoloosentheadjustment,
raiseorlowerthesteeringarmforoperatorcomfort,then,
rotatetheleverforwardtotightentheadjustment.
WaterTemperatureLight
Thelight(Figure17)glowsandtheengineautomaticallyshuts
downwhentheenginecoolanttemperaturegetstoohigh.
EngineOilPressureLight
Thelight(Figure17)glowsiftheengineoilpressuredrops
belowasafelevel.
BatteryWarningLight
Thelight(Figure17)glowsifthebatterychargeislow.
GlowPlugIndicatorLight
Whentheglowplugindicatorlight(Figure17)islit,it
indicatestheglowplugsareon.
Raise/LowerMowControl
Movingthecontrol(Figure17)forwardduringoperation
lowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.Pullbackonthe
controltostopthereelsandraisethecuttingunits.During
operationthereelscanbestoppedbypullingbackonthe
controlmomentarilyandreleasingit.Restartthereelsby
movingthecontrolforward.
HighTemperatureOverrideButton
Iftheenginekillsduetoanoverheatingcondition,pressthe
overridebutton(Figure17)inandholdituntilthemachine
canbemovedtoasafelocationandallowedtocooldown.
Note:Whenusingtheoverridebutton,itmustbehelddown
continuouslytooperate.Donotuseitforextendedperiods
oftime.
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