Toro 4520 User manual

FormNo.3398-694RevA
Greensmaster®3400TriFlex®
TractionUnit
ModelNo.04520—SerialNo.316000001andUp
g014597
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3398-694*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives;
fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless
theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin
Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe
engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SoundPowerLevel..................................................6
SoundPressureLevel...............................................6
Hand-ArmVibrationLevel......................................6
WholeBodyVibrationLevel....................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................11
1InstallingtheRollBar...........................................12
2InstallingtheSeat.................................................12
3InstallingtheSteeringWheel..................................12
4ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................12
5InstallingtheOilCooler(optional).........................14
6InstallingtheGrass-BasketHooks..........................14
7InstallingtheCuttingUnits...................................15
8AddingRearWeight.............................................15
9InstallingEUDecals.............................................15
10ReducingtheTirePressure..................................15
11BurnishingtheBrakes.........................................15
ProductOverview.........................................................16
Controls...............................................................16
Specications........................................................19
Attachments/Accessories........................................19
Operation....................................................................20
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................20
CheckingtheEngineOil..........................................20
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................21
UsingBiodieselFuel...............................................22
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................23
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel..........................23
DrainingWaterfromtheFuelFilter...........................24
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact.....................25
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................25
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................25
BreakingintheMachine..........................................25
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................25
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem........................26
InstallingandRemovingtheCuttingUnits.................26
SettingtheReelSpeed.............................................29
Mowing................................................................29
InspectingandCleaningafterMowing.......................30
DrivingtheMachinewithoutMowing.......................30
TransportingtheMachine........................................30
TowingtheMachine...............................................31
Maintenance.................................................................33
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................33
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................34
EngineMaintenance..................................................35
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................35
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36
ReplacingtheFuelFilter/WaterSeparator..................36
InspectingtheFuelLinesandConnections.................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................37
ServicingtheBattery...............................................37
StoringtheBattery..................................................38
LocatingtheFuses..................................................38
Jump-StartingtheMachine......................................39
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................39
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral.....................39
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed.................................40
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed....................................41
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................41
CleaningtheRadiatorScreen....................................41
BrakeMaintenance....................................................42
AdjustingtheBrakes...............................................42
BeltMaintenance......................................................42
AdjustingtheAlternatorBelt...................................42
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................43
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidandFilter.....................43
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................43
CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................44
BacklappingtheReels.............................................44
DiagnosticsSystem....................................................45
DiagnosingtheServiceIndicatorLight......................45
Storage........................................................................45
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012andmeetsthese
standardswhentheappropriateweightkitisadded.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthemanualitis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantial,
slip-resistantfootwear,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Tiebacklonghair.Donotwearjewelry.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipmentand
removeallobjectsthatcouldbethrownbythemachine,
suchasrocks,toys,andwire.
•Checkthatoperatorpresencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andguardsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operatethemachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses
cancollect.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keepingaway
fromholesandhiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Startengineonlyfrom
theoperator'sposition.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Turfconditions
canaffectthemachine'sstability.Usecautionwhile
operatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neveroperatewithoutguardssecurelyinplace.Besure
allinterlocksareattached,adjusted,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
•Stopthemachineonlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits,
disengagethedrives,engagetheparkingbrake,andshut
offtheenginebeforeleavingtheoperator'spositionfor
anyreason,includingemptyingthegrassbaskets.
•Stopandinspectthemachineafterstrikingobjectsorif
anabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessaryrepairs
beforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders
away.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthereelsifnot
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhentired,ill,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)—UseandMaintenance
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Use
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Ensurethatyoucanreleasetheseatbeltquicklyinthe
eventofanemergency.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
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MaintenanceandStorage
•Parkthemachineonlevelground,disengagethedrives,
lowerthecuttingunits,settheparkingbrake,stopthe
engine,removethekey,anddisconnectsparkplugwire(s).
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
orrepairingthemachine.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,mufers,
andtheenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorethe
machinenearames.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingthe
machine.Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainthefuel
tankindoors.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethesparkplugwire(s)
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositive
terminalrstandthenegativeterminallast.
•Usecareandweargloveswhencheckingthereels.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damageddecals.
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Operation
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or
otherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road
useandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”Ifyoumustcross
ortravelonapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofand
complywithlocalregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slow-movingvehiclesigns,andreectors.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.
Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.
•Thegrassbasketsmustbeinplaceduringoperation
ofthereelsorthatchersformaximumsafety.Shutthe
engineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipewhile
theengineisrunningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecause
theseareascouldbehotenoughtocauseburns.
•Stayclearoftherotatingscreenatthesideoftheengine
topreventdirectcontactwithyourbodyorclothing.
•Ifacuttingunitstrikesasolidobjectorvibrates
abnormally,stopimmediately,turntheengineoff,waitfor
allmotiontostop,andinspectthemachinefordamage.
Repairorreplaceadamagedreelorbedknifebefore
continuingoperation.
•Beforegettingofftheseat,movethefunctionalcontrol
levertoNEUTRAL,raisethecuttingunits,andwaitforthe
reelstostopspinning.Settheparkingbrake.Stopthe
engineandremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstopsuddenly
whentravelinguphillordownhill.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive
onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandcausethemachinetotiporroll,
possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit
tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonoranimalappearsunexpectedlyinor
nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,
combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperly
positionedguardscanleadtothrown-objectinjuries.Do
notresumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Ensurethatallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandthat
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin-holeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
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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.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor
settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine
speedwithatachometer..
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof98dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof84
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
Hand-ArmVibrationLevel
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.22m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.24m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.24m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBodyVibrationLevel
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.41m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.21m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
119-9343
115-8156
1.Reelheight3.8Bladecuttingunit5.14Bladecuttingunit7.Fast
2.5Bladecuttingunit4.11Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed8.Slow
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115-8155
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotprimeoruse
startinguid.
115-8203
1.ReadtheOperator's
manualforfuse
information.
2.Radiatorfan—50Amp
115-8226
1.Tippinghazard—readtheOperator'smanual;alwayswear
aseatbeltwhenoperating;donotremovetherollover
protectionsystem(ROPS).
117–2718
131-2046
1.Doublelights3.Off
2.Singlelight
119-9346
1.Presspedaltounlock2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
information.
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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.
132-9548
1.Enginespeed—fast7.Reelspeed—neutral
2.Enginespeed—slow8.Reel—transport
3.Lowerandengagethereels9.Reel—mow
4.Raiseanddisengagethereels10.Reel—backlaping
5.Reelspeed—fast11.Moveforward
6.Reelspeed—slow
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132-9549
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
4.Engine—start
2.Hydraulicuidlevel5.Engine—run
3.Choke6.Engine—stop
133-2338
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—slow
machinebeforeturning,
donotturnathighspeeds.
2.Warning—wearhearing
protection.
5.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
6.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
133-2339
ReplacesDecal133-2338forCEMachines
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—donot
driveacrossordown
slopesgreaterthan15
degrees.
2.Warning—wearhearing
protection.
5.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
6.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Rollbar1
Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)4
1Flange-nut(1/2inch)4
Installtherollbar.
2Seat-completionkit1Installtheseattothebase.
Steeringwheel1
Locknut(1-1/2inches)1
Washer1
3Steering-wheelcap1
Installthesteeringwheel.
4Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
5Nopartsrequired–Installtheoptionaloilcooler.
Grass-baskethook6
6Flangebolts12Installthegrass-baskethooks.
Gaugebar1
Cuttingunit(obtainfromyourToro
Distributor)3
7Grassbasket3
Installthecuttingunits.
8
WeightKit,121-6665(purchase
separately)Note:Thiskitisnotrequired
forunitswiththe3wheeldrivekit
installed.
1Addrearweight.
9Warningdecal,133-23381InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.
10Nopartsrequired–Reducethetirepressure.
11Nopartsrequired–Burnishthebrakes.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual(machine)1
Engineoperator'smanual(engine)1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
PartsCatalog1Saveforfuturepartsordering
Operatortrainingmaterials1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Noiseratingcerticate1
Certicateofcompliance1
Saveforfuturereference
Ignitionkeys2Starttheengine
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1
InstallingtheRollBar
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rollbar
4Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)
4Flange-nut(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Removethetopcratesupportfromthecrate.
2.Removetherollbarfromthecrate.
3.Installtherollbarintothepocketsoneachsideof
themachine,using4bolts(1/2x3-3/4inches)and4
ange-nuts(1/2inch)(Figure3).
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2
3
Figure3
1.Rollbar3.Flange-nut(1/2inch)
2.Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)
4.Torquethefastenersto136to149N∙m(100to110
ft-lb).
2
InstallingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seat-completionkit
Procedure
Acquireyourdesiredseatkitfromyourdistributorandinstall
itasdirectedintheinstructionincludedwiththekit.
3
InstallingtheSteeringWheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Steeringwheel
1Locknut(1-1/2inches)
1Washer
1Steering-wheelcap
Procedure
1.Slidethesteeringwheelontothesteeringshaft(Figure
4).
Figure4
1.Steeringwheel3.Locknut
2.Washer4.Cap
2.Slidethewasherontothesteeringshaft(Figure4).
3.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwithalocknut
andtightenitto27to35N∙m(20to26ft-lb)(Figure4).
4.Installthecaptothesteeringwheelandsecureitwith6
bolts(Figure4).
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4
ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265specicgravity)tollthebattery
initially.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
1.Removethefastenersandbatteryclampandliftout
thebattery.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovetheventcaps
(Figure5).
Figure5
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout6mm(1/4inch)ofuid(Figure
6).
Figure6
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessaryto
bringtheelectrolytetowithinabout6mm(1/4inch)
ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure6).
5.Connecta2to4Abatterychargertothebatteryposts.
Chargethebatteryforatleast2hoursat4Aorforat
least4hoursat2Auntilthespecicgravityis1.250
orhigherandthetemperatureisatleast16°C(60°F)
withallcellsgassingfreely.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfromthebattery.
Important:Ifyoudonotchargethebatteryforat
leastthetimespeciedabove,youmayreducethe
lifeofthebattery.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.
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Important:Failuretocorrectlyactivatethe
batterymayresultinbatterygassingand/or
prematurebatteryfailure.
7.Installtheventcaps.
8.Placethebatteryonthebatterytrayandsecureitwith
thebatteryclampandfastenersremovedpreviously.
9.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(+)
5
InstallingtheOilCooler
(optional)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifyouareoperatingthemachineinhotclimates,wherethe
ambienttemperatureisabove29°C(85°F),orusingitfor
heavy-dutyuse(mowingotherthangreens,suchasfairways
orverticutting),installaHydraulicOilCoolerKit,PartNo.
119-1691.
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InstallingtheGrass-Basket
Hooks
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
6Grass-baskethook
12Flangebolts
Procedure
Installthe6grass-baskethooksontotheendsofthe
suspension-armbarsusingthe12angebolts(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Flangebolt3.Suspension-armbar
2.Grass-baskethook
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InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Gaugebar
3Cuttingunit(obtainfromyourT oroDistributor)
3Grassbasket
Procedure
1.Setupthecuttingunitsasdescribedinthecuttingunit
Operator’sManual.
2.Applygreasetotheinsidediameterofthedrivecoupler.
3.InstallthecuttingunitsasdescribedinInstallingthe
CuttingUnits(page27).
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AddingRearWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
WeightKit,121-6665(purchaseseparately)Note:
Thiskitisnotrequiredforunitswiththe3wheeldrive
kitinstalled.
Procedure
ThisunitcomplieswithENISO5395:2013andANSI
B71.4-2012whenequippedwithWeightKit,PartNo.
121-6665.
Note:Iftheunitisequippedwitha3-WheelDriveKit,
additionalweightisnotrequiredtomeetENISO5395:2013
andANSIB71.4-2012.
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InstallingEUDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal,133-2338
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedintheEU,afxthewarning-decal
133-2338overEnglishwarning-decal133-2339.
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ReducingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareover-inatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevelsbefore
startingthemachine.RefertoCheckingtheTirePressure
(page25).
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BurnishingtheBrakes
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Firmlyapplythebrakesanddrivethemachineatmowing
speeduntilthebrakesarehot,asindicatedbytheirsmell.You
mayneedtoadjustthebrakesafterthebreak-inperiod;refer
toAdjustingtheBrakes(page42).
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ProductOverview
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Figure9
1.Engine5.Steeringwheel
2.Rollbar6.Tractionpedal
3.Controlpanel7.Footrest
4.Seat8.Reelswithgrassbaskets
Controls
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure10)has3functions:tomakethe
machinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward,andtostopthe
machine.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardandthe
bottomofthepedaltomovebackwardortoassistinstopping
whenmovingforward.Also,allowthepedaltomovetothe
neutralpositiontostopthemachine.Foroperatorcomfort,
donotresttheheelofyourfootonreversewhenoperating
forward(Figure11).
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Figure10
1.Tractionpedal—forward3.Steering-arm-locking
pedal
2.Tactionpedal—reverse
Figure11
Groundspeedsareasfollows:
•3.2to8km/h(2to5mph)forwardmowingspeed
•16km/h(10mph)maximumtransportspeed
•4.0km/h(2.5mph)reversespeed
Steering-Arm-LockingPedal
Pressthepedal(Figure10)andraiseorlowerthesteering
armforoperatorcomfort,then,releasethepedaltolockthe
arminplace.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure12)allowsyoutocontrolthespeed
oftheengine.MovethethrottlelevertowardtheFAST
positiontoincreasestheenginespeed;moveittowardthe
SLOWpositiontodecreasetheenginespeed.
Note:Youcannotstoptheenginecannotusingthethrottle
lever.
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Figure12
1.Throttlelever6.Battery-warninglight
2.Raise/Lowermowcontrol7.Service-indicatorlight
3.Functional-controllever8.Glow-plug-indicatorlight
4.Ignitionswitch9.Water-temperaturelight
5.Engine-oil-pressurelight
Raise/LowerMowControl
Movingthecontrol(Figure12)forwardduringoperation
lowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.Pullbackonthe
controltostopthereelsandraisethecuttingunits.During
operationthereelscanbestoppedbypullingbackonthe
controlmomentarilyandreleasingit.Startthereelsby
movingthecontrolforward.
FunctionalControlLever
Thefunctionalcontrollever(Figure12)provides2traction
selectionsplusaNEUTRALposition.Itispermissibletoshift
frommowtotransportortransporttomow(nottoneutral)
whilethemachineisinmotion.Nodamagewillresult.
•REARPosition—neutralandbacklapping
•MIDDLEPosition—usedformowingoperation
•FRONTPosition—usedfortransportoperation
IgnitionSwitch
Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure12)andturnitclockwise
asfaraspossibletotheSTARTpositiontostarttheengine.
Releasethekeyassoonastheenginestarts;thekeywillmove
totheONposition.Turnthekeycounterclockwisetothe
OFFpositiontostoptheengine.
Battery-WarningLight
Thelight(Figure12)glowsifthebatterychargeislow.
Engine-Oil-PressureLight
Thelight(Figure12)glowsiftheengineoilpressuredrops
belowasafelevel.
Water-TemperatureLight
Thelight(Figure12)glowsandtheengineautomaticallyshuts
downwhentheengine-coolanttemperaturegetstoohigh.If
theengineshutsdown,youcanstarttheengineanddrive
themachinefor10secondsbeforeitwillshutdownagain,
allowingyoutomovethemachinetoalocationwhereyou
canallowittocooldown.
Service-IndicatorLight
Theservice-indicatorlight(Figure12)illuminateswhenthe
machinesensorsdetectanissuewithoneofthesystems
ofthemachine.Ifthislightilluminates,stopwhatyouare
doinganddrivetoasafelocationwhereyouoraservice
techniciancandiagnosetheproblem.Formoreinformation
ondiagnosingsystemissuesusingtheservice-indicatorlight,
refertoDiagnosingtheServiceIndicatorLight(page45).
Glow-Plug-IndicatorLight
Whentheglow-plug-indicatorlight(Figure12)islit,it
indicatestheglowplugsareon.
Note:Theglow-plug-indicatorlightmayilluminatefora
shorttimeaftertheenginehasstarted;thisisnormal.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure13)indicatesthetotalhoursthe
machinehasoperated.Itstartstofunctionwheneveryou
rotatetheignitionswitchtotheONposition.
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Figure13
1.Hourmeter
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Parking-BrakeLever
Pulluponthebrakelever(Figure14)tosettheparkingbrake.
Disengageitbypullinguponthereleaselatchandlowering
thebrakehandle.Locktheparkingbrakeanytimeyouleave
themachine.
Figure14
1.Parking-brakelever2.Releaselatch
BacklapLever
Thebacklapleverislocatedundertheplasticcovertotheleft
oftheseat.Usethebacklaplever(Figure15)inconjunction
withtheraise/lowermowcontrolleverandthereelspeed
controlforbacklappingthereels.
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1.Backlaplever—mow
position
2.Backlaplever—backlap
position
Reel-SpeedControl
Thereel–speedcontrolislocatedundertheplasticcoverto
theleftoftheseat.Usethereel-speedcontrol(Figure16)to
adjusttherpmofthereels.
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Figure16
1.Reel-speedcontrol
Seat-AdjustingLever
Theseat-adjustingleverislocatedonthefront,rightcorner
oftheseat(Figure17),allowingyoutoadjusttheseatfore
andaft.
Note:Ifyouneedadditionaladjustmentontheseat,youcan
removethefourboltssecuringtheseattothebaseandmove
theseattothesecondsetofmountingholesprovided.
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Figure17
1.Seat-adjustinghandle
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Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure18),behindtheseatand
underthefueltank,whenstoringortransportingthemachine
onatruckortrailer.
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Figure18
1.Fuelshutoff(underthefueltank)
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Widthofcut151cm(59.5inches)
Wheeltread128cm(50.5inches)
Wheelbase123cm(48.5inches)
Overalllength(w/baskets)249cm(98inches)
Overallwidth179cm(70.5inches)
Overallheight205cm(81inches)
NetWeightw/reels(11Blade)696kg(1,535lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonTorogenuine
parts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodeliversreplacement
partsdesignedtotheexactengineeringspecicationofour
equipment.Forpeaceofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteepslopes
cancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.
DANGER
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or
drowning.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsthatcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Useprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,feet,andhead.
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Figure19
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
CheckingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Theengineisshippedwith3.7L(3.9USqt)(w/lter)ofoil
inthecrankcase;however,youmustchecktheoillevelbefore
andafterstartingtheenginethersttime.
Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing
specications:
•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH–4,CI–4orhigher.
•Preferredoil:SAE10W–30
•Alternateoil:SAE15W–40
ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyourdistributorin
the10W–30viscosity.Seethepartscatalogforpartnumbers.
Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhenthe
engineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedfortheday.Ifithas
alreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrainbackdowntothe
sumpforatleast10minutesbeforechecking.Iftheoillevel
isatorbelowtheAddmarkonthedipstick,addoiltobring
theoilleveltotheFULLmark.Donotoverll.
Important:Keeptheengineoillevelbetweentheupper
andlowerlimitsontheoilgauge;theenginemayfailif
yourunitwithtoomuchortoolittleoil.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstickandwipeitwithacleanrag
(Figure21).
Important:Removethedipstickwhilellingthe
enginewithoil.Whenaddingengineoilorlling
oil,there
must be clearancebetweentheoilll
deviceandtheoilllholeinthevalvecoveras
showninFigure20.Thisclearanceisnecessary
topermitventingwhenlling,whichpreventsoil
fromoverrunningintobreather.
Figure20
1.Noteclearance
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