Toro 4540 User manual

FormNo.3393-398RevB
Greensmaster®3420TriFlex™
TractionUnit
ModelNo.04540—SerialNo.315000001andUp
g014597
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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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Figure1
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ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SoundPowerLevel..................................................7
SoundPressureLevel...............................................7
VibrationLevel......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Setup...........................................................................12
1InstallingtheRollBar...........................................13
2InstallingtheSeat.................................................13
3InstallingtheSteeringWheel..................................13
4ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................13
5InstallingtheGrass-BasketHooks..........................15
6InstallingtheCuttingUnits...................................15
7AddingRearWeight.............................................17
8InstallingEUDecals.............................................17
ProductOverview.........................................................18
Controls...............................................................18
Specications........................................................24
Attachments/Accessories........................................24
Operation....................................................................25
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................25
CheckingtheEngineOil..........................................25
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................26
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................27
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel..........................27
DrainingWaterfromtheFuelFilter...........................29
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................29
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................29
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact.....................29
Breaking-intheMachine..........................................29
StartingandStoppingtheMachine............................30
InstallingandRemovingtheCuttingUnits.................30
Mowing................................................................32
DrivingtheMachinewithoutMowing.......................33
TransportingtheMachine........................................33
LoadingtheMachine..............................................34
InspectingandCleaningtheMachineafter
Mowing.............................................................34
TowingtheMachine...............................................34
Maintenance.................................................................36
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................36
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................37
Lubrication...............................................................38
GreasingtheGeneratorBeltTensioner......................38
EngineMaintenance..................................................38
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................38
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................39
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................40
ServicingtheFuelFilter/WaterSeparator...................40
InspectingtheFuelLinesandConnections.................40
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................41
ServicingtheBattery...............................................41
StoringtheBattery..................................................41
LocatingtheFuses..................................................42
JumpStartingtheMachine.......................................42
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................43
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral.....................43
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed.................................43
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed....................................44
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................44
CleaningtheRadiatorScreen....................................44
BrakeMaintenance....................................................45
AdjustingtheBrakes...............................................45
BeltMaintenance......................................................45
AdjustingtheAlternatorBelt...................................45
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................46
ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter........................46
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................46
CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................47
BacklappingtheReels.............................................47
Storage........................................................................48
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012specications
ineffectatthetimeofproductionwhen16.8kg(37lb)
ofweightisaddedtotherearwheel.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
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
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,or
property.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistant
footwear,longtrousers,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymayget
tangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatetheequipment
whenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses
cancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand
duringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unlessthe
mowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
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–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.
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)-
UseandMaintenance
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely
necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded
ROPSisinthedownposition.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna
foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs
orwater.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
•Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetheriskofrehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartment,andfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
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•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.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Operation
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistantshoes.Donot
operatethemachinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,
orsneakers.Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsis
advisableandrequiredbysomelocalordinancesand
insuranceregulations.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive
onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandcausethevehicletotiporroll,
possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchhasfailed,replacetheswitchbefore
operatingthemachine
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,sitontheseat,pull
theliftleverbackandreleaseittoensurethecutting
unitsaredisengaged.Verifythatthetractionsystemisin
neutralandtheparkingbrakeisset.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or
otherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.
Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.
•Shuttheengineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipewhile
theengineisrunningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecause
theseareascouldbehotenoughtocauseburns.
•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctionalcontrol
levertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunitsandwaitfor
thereelstostopspinning.Settheparkingbrake.Stopthe
engineandremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstopsuddenly
whentravelinguphillordownhill.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive
onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandcausethemachinetotiporroll,
possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit
tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornear
themowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,
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combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperly
positionedguardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Do
notresumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
•AlwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeROPSwhenoperating
themachine.
•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.Maximumgovernedenginespeedshould
be2900rpm.
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
•Disconnectthecuttingunitsfromthepowersupply,
usingthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectcouplers,before
performinganyworkonthecuttingunits.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof98dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof84
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.33m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.52m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.26m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.12m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.06m/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
121–6670
1.Engagethereels.2.Disengagethereels.
117–2718
121–5169
1.Throttle—slow5.Functionalcontrollever9.Useformowing
2.Throttle—continuousvariablesetting6.Lowerthereelsandengage.10.Usefortransport
3.Throttle—fast7.Useforbacklappingreels
4.Raisethereels8.Neutral
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121–5171
1.Choke3.Enginerun
2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop
119-9346
1.Presspedaltounlock2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
information.
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.
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
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.
131-2046
1.Doublelights3.Off
2.Singlelight
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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
3Steeringwheelcap1
Installthesteeringwheel.
4Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
Grass-baskethook6
5Flangebolts12Installthegrass-baskethooks.
Gaugebar1
Cuttingunit(model04613,04614,or
04615)3
Cutting-unitupperweight3
Hex-headbolts6
6
GrassBasket3
Installthecuttingunits.
7
Weightkit,121–6665(purchase
seperately)Note:notrequiredforunits
withthe3wheeldrivekitinstalled.
1Addrearweight.
8Warningdecal121–26401InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.
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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1
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
1Steeringwheelcap
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llbattery
initially.
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).
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsorfor
4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis1.250or
higherandthetemperatureisatleast60°F(16°C)with
allcellsgassingfreely.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
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WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.
WARNING
Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.
7.Placethebatteryonthebatterytrayandsecureitwith
thebatteryclampandfasternersremovedpreviously.
8.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
InstallingtheGrass-Basket
Hooks
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
6Grass-baskethook
12Flangebolts
Procedure
Installthe6grass-baskethooksontotheendsofthe
suspension-armbarsusingthe12angebolts(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Flangebolt3.Suspension-armbar
2.Grass-baskethook
6
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Gaugebar
3Cuttingunit(model04613,04614,or04615)
3Cutting-unitupperweight
6Hex-headbolts
3GrassBasket
Procedure
Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cut,or
performingothermaintenanceproceduresonthecutting
units,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthestoragelocation
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onthefrontofthesuspensionarmstopreventdamageto
them.
Important:Donotraisethesuspensiontothetransport
positionwhenthereelmotorsareintheholdersinthe
machineframe.Damagetothemotorsorhosescould
result.
Important:Wheneverthecuttingunithastobetipped
toexposebedknife/reel,propuprearofcuttingunitto
makesurenutsonbackendofbedbaradjustingscrews
arenotrestingonworksurface(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Prop(notprovided)2.Bedknifeadjustingnut(2)
Note:Allcuttingunitsareshippedwiththecounterweight
mountedtotherightendandthemotormountanddrive
couplermountedtotheleftendofthecuttingunit.
1.Disconnectthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectcouplers;
refertoCuttingUnitPowerDisconnectConnectors
(page24).
CAUTION
Ifyoudonotdisconnectthepowertothe
cuttingunits,someonecouldaccidentally
startthecuttingunit,causingseriousinjury
tohandsandfeet.
Alwaysseparatethecuttingunitpower
disconnectcouplersbeforeworkingonthe
cuttingunits.
2.Applygreasetotheinsidediameterofthedrivecoupler.
3.Thecuttingunitisshippedwithoutafrontroller.
Obtainaroller(Models04625,04626,or04627)from
yourlocalToroDistributor.Installtherollerusing
theloosepartssuppliedwiththecuttingunitand
installationinstructionsincludedwiththeroller.
4.Removethe2boltssecuringtheweighttothesideof
thecuttingunit(Figure10).
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2
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Figure10
1.Cutting-untilweight(ip
over)
3.Hex-headbolts
2.Upperweight
5.Rotatetheweight180degreessothattheopenscrew
holesthatwereontheundersideoftheweightarenow
ontop.Installtheweighttothecuttingunitusingthe
boltsremovedpreviously.
6.Installanupperweighttothecuttingunitweightusing
2hexheadscrews(Figure10).
7.Ifinstallingthecentercuttingunit,liftuponthefoot
restandswingitup,allowingaccesstothecenter
cuttingunitposition(Figure11).
CAUTION
Thefootrestcanpinchngersifitfallsinto
theclosedposition.
Keepyourngersclearoftheareawherethe
footrestseatswhileitisopen.
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Figure11
1.Footrest—closed2.Footrest—open
8.Positionthecuttingunitunderthesuspensionarm.
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9.Withthelatchesonthesuspension-armbarpointing
up(i.e.,open)(Figure12),pushthesuspensionarm
downsothatthebartsoverthebaracrossthetopof
thecuttingunit(Figure13).
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2
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Figure12
1.Latch—closedposition3.Latch—openposition
2.Suspension-armbar
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2
Figure13
1.Suspension-armbar2.Cutting-unitbar
10.Closethelatchesdownandaroundthecutting-unitbar
andlocktheminplace(Figure12).
Note:A“click”canbeheardandfeltwhenthelatches
areproperlylockedinplace.
11.Coatthesplineshaftofthecutting-unitmotorwith
cleangrease(Figure14).
12.Insertthemotorintotheleftsideofthecuttingunit
(asviewedfromtheoperator'sposition)andpullthe
motor-retainingbaronthecuttingunittowardthe
motoruntilyouhearanaudible“click”frombothsides
ofthemotor(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Reelmotor3.Cavity
2.Splineshaft4.Motor-retainingbar
13.Mountagrassbasketontothebaskethooksonthe
suspensionarm.
14.Repeatthisprocedurefortheothercuttingunits.
15.Connectthecutting-unitpower-disconnectcouplers;
refertoCuttingUnitPowerDisconnectConnectors
(page24).
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AddingRearWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Weightkit,121–6665(purchaseseperately)Note:not
requiredforunitswiththe3wheeldrivekitinstalled.
Procedure
ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2004andEN836
Standardswhenequippedwithweightkit121–6665.
Note:Iftheunitisequippedwithathreewheeldrivekit
additionalweightisnotrequiredtomeetANSIB71.4-2004
andEN836standards.
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8
InstallingEUDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal121–2640
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedintheEU,afxthewarningdecal
121–2640overwarningdecal121–2641.
ProductOverview
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Figure15
1.Engine5.Steeringwheel
2.Rollbar6.Tractionpedal
3.Controlpanel7.Footrest
4.Seat8.Reelswithgrassbaskets
Controls
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure16)has3functions:tomakethe
machinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward,andtostopthe
machine.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardandthe
bottomofthepedaltomovebackwardortoassistinstopping
whenmovingforward.Also,allowthepedaltomovetothe
Neutralpositiontostopthemachine.Foroperatorcomfort,
donotresttheheelofyourfootonreversewhenoperating
forward(Figure17).
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2
3
Figure16
1.Tractionpedal—forward3.Steeringarmlockingpedal
2.Tractionpedal—reverse
Figure17
Groundspeedsareasfollows:
•3.2to8km/h(2to5mph)forwardmowingspeed
•16km/h(10mph)maximumtransportspeed
•4.0km/h(2.5mph)reversespeed
Steering-Arm-LockingPedal
Pressthepedal(Figure16)andraiseorlowerthesteering
armforoperatorcomfort,then,releasethepedaltolockthe
arminplace.
Note:Movethesteeringarmfullyforwardbeforelifting
theseat.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure18)givestheoperatortheability
tocontrolthespeedoftheengine.Movingthethrottle
controltowardtheFastpositionincreasestheenginerpm;
movingthethrottlecontroltowardSlowwilldecreasethe
enginerpm.
Note:Thethrottlecontrolwillnotstoptheengine.
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5
Figure18
1.Ignitionswitch4.Throttle
2.Functional-controllever5.InfoCenter
3.Raise/LowerMowControl
Raise/LowerMowControl
Movingthecontrol(Figure18)forwardduringoperation
lowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.Pullbackonthe
controltostopthereelsandraisethecuttingunits.During
operationthereelscanbestoppedbypullingbackonthe
controlmomentarilyandreleasingit.Thisfeatureisknownas
Tap-offandisadjustableintheInfoCenter.Startthereelsby
movingthecontrolforward.
Functional-ControlLever
Thefunctionalcontrollever(Figure18)provides2traction
selectionsplusaNeutralposition.Itispermissibletoshift
frommowtotransportortransporttomow(nottoneutral)
whilethemachineisinmotion.Nodamagewillresult.
•RearPosition—neutralandbacklapping
•MiddlePosition—usedformowingoperation
•FrontPosition—usedfortransportoperation
IgnitionSwitch
Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure18)andturnitclockwise
asfaraspossibletotheStartpositiontostarttheengine.
Releasethekeyassoonastheenginestarts;thekeywillmove
totheOnposition.TurnthekeycounterclockwisetotheOff
positiontostoptheengine.
BacklapSwitch
Thebacklapswitchislocatedundertheplasticcoverto
theleftoftheseat.Usethebacklapswitch(Figure19)in
conjunctionwiththeraise/lowermowcontrolleverandthe
reelspeedcontrolforbacklappingthereels.
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7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
10
10
15
15
C2
C2
1
2
Figure19
1.Backlapswitch—backlap
position
2.Backlapswitch—mow
position
UsingtheInfoCenterLCDDisplay
TheInfoCenterLCDdisplayshowsinformationaboutyour
machinesuchasthegeneratorstatus,thespeed,andvarious
diagnosticsandotherinformationaboutthemachineandthe
batterypack.Figure20andFigure21illustratethesplash
screenandmaininformationscreenoftheInfoCenter.You
canswitchbetweenthesplashscreenandmaininformation
screenatanytimebypressinganyoftheInfoCenterbuttons
andthenselectingtheappropriatedirectionalarrow.
1
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6
7
8
9
10
TORO
13.2
10,000.0
STOP
n/min
52.2V
Figure20
1.Batteryvoltage6.GlowPlug
2.Powerlight/faultindicator7.Hourmeter
3.Enginerpm/status8.Rightbutton
4.Faultlog9.Downbutton
5.Generatorvoltage/status10.Menuaccess/backbutton
10,000.0
n/min
52.2V
1200
100
170
240
1600
n/min
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Figure21
1.Functionalcontrolstatus3.PTOspeed
2.Functionalcontrolstatus
•Enginerpm/status—indicatestheenginerpm.
•Faultlog—indicatesthatthereisacurrentfaultlogto
review.
•Generatorvoltage/status—indicatesthegenerator
voltage.
•Hourmeter—indicatesthetotalhoursthemachinehas
operated.Itstartstofunctionwheneverthekeyswitch
isrotatedtoOn.
•PTOspeed—indicatesthePTOspeed.
•Glowplug—indicatesthattheglowplugisactive.
•Batteryvoltage—indicatesthebatterypotentialinVolts.
•Coolanttemperature—indicatestheenginecoolant
temperatureineither°Cor°F .
•Functionalcontrolstatus—transportmodeisindicated
byarabbitandmowmodeisindicatedbyaturtle.
•Engineoilpressurelight—thisiconappearsiftheengine
oilpressuredropsbelowasafelevel.
•Menuaccess/backbutton—pressthisbuttontoaccess
theInfoCentermenus.Youcanuseittobackoutofany
menuyouarecurrentlyusing.
•Downbutton—usethisbuttontoscrolldownmenus.
•Rightbutton—usethisbuttontoopenamenuwherea
rightarrowindicatesadditionalcontent.
Note:Thepurposeofeachbuttonmaychangedepending
onwhatisrequiredatthetime.Eachbuttonwillbelabeled
withanicondisplayingitscurrentfunction.
UsingtheMenus
ToaccesstheInfoCentermenusystem,pressthemenuaccess
buttonwhileatthemainscreen.Thiswillbringyoutothe
mainmenu.Refertothefollowingtablesforasynopsisof
theoptionsavailablefromthemenus:
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