Toro 4530 User manual

FormNo.3370-442RevA
Greensmaster®3320TriFlex™
TractionUnit
ModelNo.04530—SerialNo.311000001andUp
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itis
notdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................5
SoundPowerLevel...............................................7
SoundPressureLevel...........................................7
VibrationLevel....................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
Setup..........................................................................12
1InstallingtheRollBar.......................................13
2InstallingtheSeat.............................................13
3InstallingtheSteeringWheel............................14
4ActivatingandChargingtheBattery..................14
5InstallingtheOptionalOilCooler.....................16
6InstallingtheGrassBasketHooks....................16
7InstallingtheCuttingUnits..............................16
8AddingRearWeight.........................................18
9InstallingEUDecals........................................18
ProductOverview......................................................19
Controls.............................................................19
Specications.....................................................23
Attachments/Accessories...................................23
Operation...................................................................23
ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................23
CheckingtheEngineOil.....................................23
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................24
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.....................25
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact...............26
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................26
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel
Nuts...............................................................26
Break-inPeriod..................................................26
StartingtheEngine.............................................27
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem..................27
InstallingandRemovingtheCutting
Units..............................................................28
SettingtheReelSpeed.........................................30
PreparingtheMachineforMowing.....................31
TrainingPeriod...................................................31
BeforeMowing..................................................31
Mowing..............................................................31
TransportOperation..........................................33
InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing................33
TowingtheTractionUnit....................................33
Maintenance...............................................................34
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................34
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................35
Lubrication.............................................................36
GreasingtheMachine.........................................36
EngineMaintenance...............................................36
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................36
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter.....................37
ReplacingtheSparkPlugs...................................37
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................38
ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................38
FuelLinesandConnections................................38
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................38
ServicingtheBattery...........................................38
ServicingtheFuses.............................................39
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................39
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral...............39
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed............................40
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed..............................40
BrakeMaintenance.................................................41
AdjustingtheBrakes...........................................41
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................41
ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter.................41
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............42
CuttingUnitMaintenance.......................................42
BacklappingtheReels.........................................42
DiagnosticsSystem.................................................43
DiagnosingtheServiceIndicatorLight................43
Storage.......................................................................44
Schematics.................................................................45
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof
productionwhen119lb(54kg)ofweightisadded
totherearwheel.
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004.
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readthemanualitistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict
theageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantial
footwear,hardhat,safetyglassesandearprotection.
Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangled
inmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire
whichcanbethrownbythemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother
fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwithengine
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
–Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartengine
fromtheoperator’sposition.Alwaysuseseatbelts
withtheROPS.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure
totravelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.
Turfconditionscanaffectthemachine’sstability.
Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neveroperatewithguardsnotsecurelyinplace.Be
sureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperty.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Stoponlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits,
disengagedrives,engageparkingbrake(ifprovided),
shutoffenginebeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition
foranyreasonincludingemptyingthegrassbaskets.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthemachineafter
strikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.
Makenecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders
away.
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•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsifnot
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setthe
parkingbrake,stoptheengine,removethekey,and
disconnectsparkplugwire(s).Waitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
nearame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethesparkplug
wire(s)beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingthereels.Wearglovesand
usecautionwhencheckingthereels.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopen,wellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamageddecals.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto
Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust
knowthatisnotincludedintheANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Operation
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Alwayswearsubstantialshoes.Donotoperatethe
machinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,or
sneakers.Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsis
advisableandrequiredbysomelocalordinancesand
insuranceregulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchhasfailed,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,sitontheseat,
pullontheraise/lowermowcontroltoensurethat
thecuttingunitsaredisengaged,ensurethatthe
tractionpedalisinneutral,andengagetheparking
brake.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedfor
on-roaduseandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”
Ifyoumustcrossortravelonapublicroad,
youshouldbeawareofandcomplywithlocal
regulations,suchasrequiredlights,slowmoving
vehiclesigns,andreectors.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossing
roads.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol
ofthemachine.
•Shuttheengineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromonework
areatoanother.
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•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.
•Stayclearoftherotatingscreenatthesideofthe
enginetopreventdirectcontactwithyourbodyor
clothing.
•Ifacuttingunitstrikesasolidobjectorvibrates
abnormally,stopimmediately,turntheengineoff,
waitforallmotiontostop,andinspectthemachine
fordamage.Adamagedreelorbedknifemustbe
repairedorreplacedbeforeoperationiscontinued.
•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctional
controllevertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunits
andwaitforthereelstostopspinning.Setthe
parkingbrake.Stoptheengineandremovethekey
fromtheignitionswitch.
•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstop
suddenlywhentravelinguphillordownhill.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowto
driveonhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesor
hillsmaycauselossofcontrolandcausethemachine
totiporroll,possiblyresultinginpersonalinjury
ordeath.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmake
ittothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachine
around.Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinor
nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.
•Wheneverthemachineisleftunattended,make
surethecuttingunitsarefullyraised,thereelsare
notspinning,thekeyisremovedfromtheignition
switch,andtheparkingbrakeisset.
•AlwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeROPSwhen
operatingthemachine.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhigh
pressure.Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,
tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunder
pressurecanhavesufcientforcetopenetratethe
skinandcauseseriousinjury.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe
cuttingunitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting
units,attachments,andanymovingparts,especially
thescreenatthesideoftheengine.Keepeveryone
away.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor
settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximum
enginespeedwithatachometer..
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoil
oraddingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toassureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyother
manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse
couldvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Disconnectthecuttingunitsfromthepowersupply,
usingthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectcouplers,
beforeperforminganyworkonthecuttingunits.
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SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof97dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof81dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)
of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.31m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.20m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.15m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.14m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.07m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
115-8156
1.Reelheight3.8Bladecuttingunit5.14Bladecuttingunit7.Slow
2.5Bladecuttingunit4.11Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed8.Fast
115-8200
1.ReadtheOperator’smanualforfuseinformation.
115-8224
1.Reelspeed3.Engagereel
2.Disengagereel
117–2718
Model74845only
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117–9536
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
4.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
6.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
117–9537
Replaces117–9536forCE.
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliance
totheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservative
maximumslopeanglesindicationforoperationofthismachineareprescribedby
andrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
2.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
4.Tippinghazard—donotoperatemachineonslopesgreater
than15degrees.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
6.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
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119-1657
1.Throttle—fast4.Lowerthereelsandengage.7.Usefortransport
2.Throttle—continuousvariablesetting5.Raisethereels8.Useformowing
3.Throttle—slow6.Functionalcontrollever9.Neutral—Useforbacklappingreels
119-1658
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperformingany
maintenance.
2.Leakdetectorwarninglight.
119-1687
1.Off3.On
2.Headlights
119-1688
1.Choke3.Engine—preheat(diesel
only),On
2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop
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119-9345
119-9346
1.Presspedaltounlock2.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualformore
information.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Rollbar1
Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)4
1Flange-nut(1/2inch)4
Installtherollbar.
Seat1
2Seatwireharness1Installtheseattothebase.
Steeringwheel1
Locknut(1-1/2inches)1
Washer1
3Steeringwheelcap1
Installthesteeringwheel.
4Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
5Nopartsrequired–Installtheoptionaloilcooler.
Grassbaskethook6
6Flangebolts12Installthegrassbaskethooks.
Gaugebar1
Cuttingunit(model04613,04614,or
04615)3
Cuttingunitupperweight3
Hexsocket-headscrews6
7
GrassBasket3
Installthecuttingunits
Weightkit,119-7129(fortwo-wheel
driveunits)1
8Weightkit,120-5750(forunitswiththe
3-wheeldrivekitinstalled)1
Addrearweight.
9Warningdecal117-95371InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator’sManual(tractionunit)1
EngineOperator’sManual(engine)1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
PartsCatalog1Saveforfuturepartsordering.
OperatorTrainingMaterials1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Noiseratingcerticate1
Certicateofcompliance1
Savetofuturereference.
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)and
four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.Torquethefastenersto100to110ft-lb(136to149
N-m).
2
InstallingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seat
1Seatwireharness
Procedure
Note:Mounttheseatinthefrontsetofmounting
holestogainanadditional3inches(7.6cm)inthe
forwardadjustment,orintherearmountingholesforan
additional3inches(7.6cm)intherearwardadjustment.
1.Removeanddiscardthelagboltssecuringtheseat
slidesandcuttheshippingstraps.
2.Removethe4bolts(5/16x3/4inch)andwashers
fromtheshippingbracketanddiscardthebracket.
3.Securetheseattotheseatbasewith4boltsand
washersremovedpreviously(Figure4).
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2
3
4
5
Figure4
1.Seat4.Bolt(5/16x3/4inch)
2.Seatbase5.Installtheseatusingthese
holes.
3.Washer
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4.Locatetheopenconnectoronthemainwireharness
totherightoftheseatandconnectittothewire
harnessthatcamewiththeseat.
5.Routetheseatwireharnessaroundtheseatslides,
ensuringthatitwillnotbepinchedwhentheseat
moves,andconnectittotheportonthebottomof
theseat.
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InstallingtheSteeringWheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Steeringwheel
1Locknut(1-1/2inches)
1Washer
1Steeringwheelcap
Procedure
1.Slidethesteeringwheelontothesteeringshaft
(Figure5).
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1
3
4
2
Figure5
1.Steeringwheel3.Jamnut
2.Washer4.Cap
2.Slidethewasherontothesteeringshaft(Figure5).
3.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwithajam
nutandtightenitto20to26ft-lb(27to35N-m)
(Figure5).
4.Installthecaptothesteeringwheelandsecureit
withascrew(Figure5).
4
ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)toll
batteryinitially.
1.Removethefastenersandbatteryclampandliftout
thebattery.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Ventcaps
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout1/4inch(6mm)ofuid
(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessary
tobringtheelectrolytetowithinabout1/4inch(6
mm)ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure7).
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsor
for4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis
1.250orhigherandthetemperatureisatleast60°F
(16°C)withallcellsgassingfreely.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.
WARNING
Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.
7.Placethebatteryonthebatterytrayandsecure
itwiththebatteryclampandfastenersremoved
previously(Figure8).
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Figure8
Gasolinemodelshown,yourmodelmayvary.
1.Batteryclamp5.Negative(-)batterycable
2.Battery6.Batteryclamphook
3.Positive(+)batterycable7.Batterytray
4.Batteryclampwingnut
8.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenthenegativecable(black)tothe
negative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecurethem
withtheboltsandnuts(Figure8).Slidetherubber
bootoverthepositiveterminaltopreventapossible
shortfromoccurring.
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WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe
tractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscancause
thebatterygassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)battery
cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)batterycable
beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.
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InstallingtheOptionalOil
Cooler
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifyouareoperatingthemachineinhotclimates,where
theambienttemperatureisabove85degreesF(29
degreesC),orusingitforheavy-dutyuse(mowingother
thangreens,suchasfairwaysorverticutting),installa
HydraulicOilCoolerKit,PartNo.119-1691,tothe
machine.
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InstallingtheGrassBasket
Hooks
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
6Grassbaskethook
12Flangebolts
Procedure
Installthe6grassbaskethooksontotheendsofthe
suspensionarmbarsusing12angebolts(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Flangebolt3.Suspensionarmbar
2.Grassbaskethook
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InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Gaugebar
3Cuttingunit(model04613,04614,or04615)
3Cuttingunitupperweight
6Hexsocket-headscrews
3GrassBasket
Procedure
Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cut,
orperformingothermaintenanceproceduresonthe
cuttingunits,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthe
storagelocationonthefrontofthesuspensionarmsto
preventdamagetothem.
Important:Donotraisethesuspensiontothe
transportpositionwhenthereelmotorsareinthe
holdersinthemachineframe.Damagetothe
motorsorhosescouldresult.
Important:Wheneverthecuttingunithastobe
tippedtoexposebedknife/reel,propuprearof
cuttingunittomakesurenutsonbackendof
bedbaradjustingscrewsarenotrestingonwork
surface(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Prop(notprovided)2.Bedknifeadjustingscrew
nut(2)
Note:Allcuttingunitsareshippedwiththecounter
weightmountedtotherightendandthemotormount
anddrivecouplermountedtotheleftendofthecutting
unit.
1.Disconnectthecuttingunitpower
disconnectcouplers;referto
CuttingUnitPowerDisconnectCouplers(page22).
CAUTION
Ifyoudonotdisconnectthepowertothecutting
units,someonecouldaccidentallystartthe
cuttingunit,causingseriousinjurytohandsand
feet.
Alwaysseparatethecuttingunitpower
disconnectcouplersbeforeworkingonthe
cuttingunits.
2.Applygreasetotheinsidediameterofthedrive
coupler.
3.Thecuttingunitisshippedwithoutafrontroller.
Obtainaroller(ModelNo.04625,04626or04627)
fromyourlocalToroDistributor.Installtheroller
usingtheloosepartssuppliedwiththecuttingunit
andinstallationinstructionsincludedwiththeroller.
4.Removethe2boltssecuringtheweighttotheside
ofthecuttingunit(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Cuttinguntilweight(ip
over)
3.Hexsocket-headscrews
2.Upperweight
5.Rotatetheweight180degreessothattheopenscrew
holesthatwereontheundersideoftheweightare
nowontop.Installtheweighttothecuttingunit
usingtheboltsremovedpreviously.
6.Installanupperweighttothecuttingunitweight
using2hexsocket-headscrews(Figure11).
7.Ifinstallingthecentercuttingunit,liftuponthefoot
restandswingitup,allowingaccesstothecenter
cuttingunitposition(Figure12).
CAUTION
Thefootrestcanpinchngersifitfallsintothe
closedposition.
Keepyourngersclearoftheareawherethe
footrestseatswhileitisopen.
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Figure12
1.Footrest—closed2.Footrest—open
8.Positionthecuttingunitunderthesuspensionarm.
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9.Withthelatchesonthesuspension-armbarpointing
up(i.e.,open)(Figure13),pushthesuspensionarm
downsothatthebartsoverthebaracrossthetop
ofthecuttingunit(Figure14).
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Figure13
1.Latch—closedposition3.Latch—openposition
2.Suspension-armbar
Figure14
1.Suspension-armbar2.Cutting-unitbar
10.Closethelatchesdownandaroundthecutting-unit
barandlocktheminplace(Figure13).
Note:A“click”canbeheardandfeltwhenthe
latchesareproperlylockedinplace.
11.Coatthesplineshaftofthecuttingunitmotorwith
cleangrease(Figure15).
12.Insertthemotorintotheleftsideofthecuttingunit
(asviewedfromtheoperator’sposition)andpullthe
motorretainingbaronthecuttingunittowardthe
motoruntilyouhearanaudible“click”fromboth
sidesofthemotor(Figure15).
Figure15
1.Reelmotor3.Cavity
2.Splineshaft4.Motorretainingbar
13.Mountagrassbasketontothebaskethooksonthe
suspensionarm.
14.Repeatthisprocedurefortheothercuttingunits.
15.Connectthecuttingunitpower
disconnectcouplers;referto
CuttingUnitPowerDisconnectCouplers(page22).
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AddingRearWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Weightkit,119-7129(fortwo-wheeldriveunits)
1Weightkit,120-5750(forunitswiththe3-wheeldrive
kitinstalled)
Procedure
ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2004andEN
836Standardswhenequippedwithweightkit119-7129
(2-wheeldriveunits)or120-5750(3-wheeldriveunits).
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InstallingEUDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal117-9537
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedintheEU,afxthewarning
decal117-9537overwarningdecal117-9536.
ProductOverview
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Figure16
1.Engine5.Steeringwheel
2.Rollbar6.Tractionpedal
3.Controlpanel7.Footrest
4.Seat8.Cuttingunits
Controls
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure17)hasthreefunctions:to
makethemachinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward,
andtostopthemachine.Pressthetopofthepedalto
moveforwardandthebottomofthepedaltomove
backwardortoassistinstoppingwhenmovingforward.
Also,allowthepedaltomovetotheneutralpositionto
stopthemachine.Foroperatorcomfort,donotrestthe
heelofyourfootonreversewhenoperatingforward
(Figure18).
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Figure17
1.Tractionpedal—forward3.Steeringarmlockingpedal
2.Tactionpedal—reverse
Figure18
SteeringArmLockingPedal
Pressthepedal(Figure17)andraiseorlowerthesteering
armforoperatorcomfort,then,releasethepedaltolock
thearminplace.
Note:Movethesteeringarmfullyforwardbefore
liftingtheseat.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure19)givestheoperatorthe
abilitytocontrolthespeedoftheengine.Movingthe
throttlecontroltowardtheFastpositionincreasesthe
engineRPM;movingthethrottlecontroltowardSlow
willdecreasetheengineRPM.Groundspeedsareas
follows:
•2to5MPH(3.2to8km/h)forwardmowingspeed
•10MPH(16km/h)maximumtransportspeed
•2.5MPH(4.0km/h)reversespeed
Note:Theenginecannotbestoppedbytheuseofthe
throttlecontrol.
Figure19
1.Ignitionswitch5.Throttlecontrol
2.Choke6.Serviceindicatorlight
3.Functionalcontrollever7.Engineoilpressurelight
4.Raise/LowerMowControl8.Leakindicatorlight
(optionalaccessory)
Choke
Tostartacoldengine,closethecarburetorchokeby
pullingthechokecontrol(Figure19)outtotheClosed
position.Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethechoketo
keeptheenginerunningsmoothly.Assoonaspossible,
openthechokebypushingitintotheOpenposition.A
warmenginerequireslittleornochoking.
Raise/LowerMowControl
Movingthecontrol(Figure19)forwardduringoperation
lowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.Pullback
onthecontroltostopthereelsandraisethecutting
units.Duringoperationthereelscanbestoppedby
pullingbackonthecontrolmomentarilyandreleasingit.
Restartthereelsbymovingthecontrolforward.
FunctionalControlLever
Thefunctionalcontrollever(Figure19)provides
twotractionselectionsplusaNeutralposition.Itis
permissibletoshiftfrommowtotransportortransport
tomow(nottoneutral)whilethemachineisinmotion.
Nodamagewillresult.
•RearPosition—neutralandbacklapping
•MiddlePosition—usedformowingoperation
•FrontPosition—usedfortransportoperation
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