Toro GREENSMASTER 1000 User manual

FormNo.3430-991RevA
Greensmaster®1000Mower
ModelNo.04810—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3430-991*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorder,ortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
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forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
Operatingthismachine1,500m(5,000ft)above
sealevelrequiresahigh-altitudejet.Refertoyour
Hondaengineowner’smanual.
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containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
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tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisawalk-behind,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedturf.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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productinformation.
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................7
1InstallingandAdjustingtheHandle..................8
2InstallingtheTransport-WheelShafts...............9
3InstallingtheTransportWheels......................10
4AdjustingtheCuttingUnit...............................10
5InstallingtheOperatorPresence
Kit..................................................................10
6InstallingtheCEDecals..................................11
7InstallingtheGrassBasket..............................11
8BreakingintheMachine.................................12
ProductOverview...................................................12
Controls...........................................................13
Specications..................................................14
Attachments/Accessories.................................14
BeforeOperation.................................................15
BeforeOperationSafety...................................15
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................15
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................15
FuelSpecications...........................................15
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................16
SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurf
Conditions.....................................................17
CheckingtheInterlock-Switch
Operation......................................................18
TransportingtheMachinetoaJob
Site................................................................18
RemovingtheTransportWheels.......................18
UsingtheChokeLever.....................................18
OpeningandClosingtheFuel-Shutoff
Valve.............................................................19
DuringOperation.................................................19
DuringOperationSafety...................................19
StartingtheEngine...........................................20
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................20
OperatingTips..................................................21
AfterOperation....................................................22
AfterOperationSafety......................................22
TransportingtheMachine.................................22
Maintenance...........................................................23
MaintenanceSafety..........................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........23
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................24
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................25
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............25
Lubrication..........................................................25
GreasingtheMachine.......................................25
EngineMaintenance...........................................26
EngineSafety...................................................26
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................26
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................28
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................29
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................29
ServicingtheTraction-InterlockSwitch
......................................................................29
BrakeMaintenance.............................................30
AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake.................30
BeltMaintenance................................................31
AdjustingtheBelts............................................31
ReplacingtheDifferentialBelt...........................34
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................35
AdjustingtheTractionControl...........................35
CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................35
BladeSafety.....................................................35
LevelingtheRearDrumtotheReel...................35
AdjustingtheBedknifetotheReel.....................36
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................37
AdjustingtheGrassShieldHeight.....................38
AdjustingtheCut-OffBar..................................38
IdentifyingtheBedbar.......................................38
ServicingtheBedbar........................................39
BacklappingtheReel........................................39
Storage...................................................................40
StorageSafety..................................................40
StoringtheMachine..........................................40
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordance
withENISO5395andANSIB71.4-2017andmeets
thesestandardswhenyouaddtheOperator
PresenceKitandrequireddecals.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet
andofthrowingobjects.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingthemachine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave
theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal93-9356
93-9356
1.Entanglementhazard—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal93-7346
93-7346
1.Reeldrive3.Disengage
2.Engage
decal93-6085
93-6085
1.Fast3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
4

decal115-1720
115-1720
1.Forward3.Neutral
2.Drivewheel
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal120-2727
120-2727
1.Brake—toengage,pullthe
levertowardthehandle;
todisengage,releasethe
lever.
2.Parkingbrake—tolock,
pullthelevertowardthe
handle,pressthebutton
inandreleasethelever
againstthelockingbutton;
torelease,pullthelever
towardthehandleuntil
thebuttonreleasesand
releasethelever.
decal125-5245
125–5245
1.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—keepawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
5

decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Useonlygasolinethat
contains10%ethanolby
volume(E10)orless.
3.Donotusegasolinethat
containsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume(E10).
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
decal137-9706
137-9706
1.Cuttinghazardofthehandorfoot—shutofftheengine,
removethekey,waitforallmovingpartstostop,disconnect
thesparkplug,andreadtheOperator’sManualbefore
performingmaintenance.
decal138-2138
138-2138
1.Poisonousfumesor
toxicgases,asphyxiation
hazard—donotrunthe
engineinanenclosed
space.
4.Warning—disconnectthe
sparkplugwirebefore
performingmaintenance.
2.Explosionhazard—shut
offtheenginebefore
addingfuel;nore,open
ames,orsmokingwhen
addingfuel.
5.Hotsurfacehazard—do
nottouchthehotsurface.
3.Warning—shutoffthe
engineandclosethe
fuelshutoffvalvebefore
leavingthemachine.
6.Attention—readthe
Operator’sManualfor
informationaboutlling
thefueltank.
decal120-2761
120-2761
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Warning—receivetrainingbeforeoperatingthemachine.5.Warning—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
3.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
6

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Handle1
1Cabletie4Installthehandle.
Rightwheelshaft1
2Leftwheelshaft1Installthetransport-wheelshafts.
3Transportwheel2Installthetransportwheels(optional).
4Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecuttingunit.
5OperatorPresenceKit(orderseparately;
contactyourauthorizedTorodistributor)1Installtheoperatorpresencekit.
Production-yeardecal1
6CE-markdecal1InstalltheCEdecals(ifrequired).
7Grassbasket1Installthegrassbasket.
8Nopartsrequired–Breakinthemachine.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
EngineOwner'sManual1
CerticateofCompliance1
Readorviewtheitemsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
7

1
InstallingandAdjustingthe
Handle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handle
4Cabletie
InstallingtheHandle
1.Removethebolts(5/16inch),locknuts,ring
pins,andhairpincottersthatsecurethebottom
ofthehandlearmstoeachsideofthemachine
(Figure3).
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Figure3
1.Hairpincotter6.Locknut
2.Mountingpin7.Bolt(5/16inch)
3.Washer8.Ringpin
4.Lockwasher9.Handlearm
5.Bolt(3/8inch)
2.Removethebolts(3/8inch),washers,andlock
washersfromthemountingpinsoneachsideof
themachine(Figure3).
3.Insertthehandleendsthroughtheholesin
thehandlearmsandaligntheholeswiththe
mountingpins(Figure3).
4.Squeezethehandleendsinwardandinstall
themonthemountingpins(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Handle4.Washer
2.Handlearm5.Lockwasher
3.Mountingpin6.Bolt(3/8inch)
5.Securethehandletothemountingpinswiththe
bolts(3/8inch),washers,andlockwashersthat
youpreviouslyremoved(Figure4).
6.Usethebolts(5/16inch),locknuts,hairpin
cotters,andringpinsthatyoupreviously
removedtosecurethehandlearmstotherear
oftheframe(Figure3).
7.Securethecablesandwireharnesstothe
handlewiththecableties(Figure5).
8

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Figure5
1.Cableties
AdjustingtheHandle
RefertoFigure6forthisprocedure.
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Figure6
1.Handle3.Ringpin
2.Hairpincotter
1.Removethehairpincottersfromtheringpinson
eachsideofthemachine.
2.Whilesupportingthehandle,removethering
pinsfromeachsideandraiseorlowerthe
handletothedesiredoperatingposition.
3.Installtheringpinsandhairpincotters.
2
Installingthe
Transport-WheelShafts
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rightwheelshaft
1Leftwheelshaft
Procedure
1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull
uponthehandletosupportthemachineonthe
kickstand.
2.Applythread-lockingadhesivetothethreadsof
thewheelshafts.
9

3.Threadtherightwheelshaftintothedrivepulley
ontherightsideofthemachine(Figure7).
Note:Therightwheelshafthasleft-hand
threads.
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Figure7
1.Rightwheelshaft
4.Torquetheshaftto88to101N∙m(65to75ft-lb).
5.Repeatsteps2through4toinstalltheleftwheel
shafttotheleftsideofthemachine.
3
InstallingtheTransport
Wheels
Optional
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Transportwheel
Procedure
1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull
uponthehandletosupportthemachineonthe
kickstand.
2.Slideawheelontoanaxle.
3.Pivotthewheellockingclipawayfromcenter
ofthewheel,allowingittoslidefartherontothe
axle(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Lockingclip
4.Rotatethewheelbackandforthuntilitslides
completelyontotheaxleandthelockingclipis
securedinthegrooveontheaxleshaft.
5.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideof
themachine.
6.Inatethetiresto83to103kPa(12to15psi).
7.Carefullylowerthemachineoffthekickstand.
4
AdjustingtheCuttingUnit
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforeoperatingthemachine,completethefollowing
adjustments:
•LevelingtheRearDrumtotheReel(page35)
•AdjustingtheBedknifetotheReel(page36)
•AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut(page37)
•AdjustingtheGrassShieldHeight(page38)
•AdjustingtheCut-OffBar(page38)
10

5
InstallingtheOperator
PresenceKit
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1OperatorPresenceKit(orderseparately;contactyour
authorizedT orodistributor)
Procedure
TocomplywithENISO5395andANSIB71.4-2017,
installtheOperatorPresenceKit(ModelNo.
112-9282);refertothekitInstallationInstructions.
ContactyourauthorizedTorodistributortoacquire
thiskit.
6
InstallingtheCEDecals
IfRequired
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Production-yeardecal
1CE-markdecal
Procedure
Ifyouusethismachineinacountrythatcompliesto
CEstandards,applytheproduction-yeardecalandthe
CE-markdecalneartheserialplate;refertoFigure9.
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Figure9
1.Production-yeardecal3.CE-markdecal
2.Serialplate
7
InstallingtheGrassBasket
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Grassbasket
Procedure
Graspthebasketbythetoplipandslideitontothe
basketmountingrods(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Grassbasket2.Basketmountingrod
11

8
BreakingintheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Only8hoursofmowingoperationisrequiredforthe
break-inperiod.
Therstseveralhoursofoperationarecriticaltofuture
dependabilityofthemachine.Youmustmonitorthe
machineperformancecloselysothatminordifculties,
whichcouldleadtomajorproblems,arenotedand
canbecorrected.Duringtherstfewhoursof
operation,inspectthemachinefrequentlyforsignsof
oilleakage,loosefasteners,oranyothermalfunction.
Refertotheengineowner’smanualforthe
recommendedbreak-in-periodoilchangeand
maintenanceprocedures.
ProductOverview
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Figure11
1.Controlpanel5.Cuttingunit
2.Handle6.Transportwheelaxle
3.Fueltank7.Kickstand
4.Grassbasket
12

Controls
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Figure12
1.Traction-drivelever5.Servicebrake
2.Throttlecontrol6.Parkingbrake
3.On/Offswitch7.Operator-presencecontrol
(optional)
4.Hourmeter
Traction-DriveLever
Thetraction-drivelever(Figure12)islocatedonthe
frontrightsideofthecontrolpanel.Ithas2positions:
NEUTRALandFORWARD.Pushingtheleverforward
engagesthetractiondrive.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure12)islocatedontherear,
rightsideofthecontrolpanel.Theleverconnectsto
andoperatesthethrottlelinkagetothecarburetor.
RefertoSpecications(page14)fortheenginespeed.
On/OffSwitch
TheOn/Offswitch(Figure12)islocatedonthetopof
thecontrolpanel.MovetheswitchtotheONposition
tostarttheengineandtheOFFpositiontoshutoff
theengine.
ServiceBrake
Theservicebrake(Figure13)islocatedonthetop
left,frontsideofthecontrolpanel.Youcanusethe
braketosloworstopthemachine.
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Figure13
ParkingBrake
Theparkingbrake(Figure14)islocatedatthebaseof
theservicebrake.Fullyengagetheservicebrakeand
pushtheparking-brakeknobtoallowtheservicebrake
torestontheparking-brakepin.Engagetheservice
braketoreleasetheparkingbrake.Youmustrelease
thebrakebeforeyouengagethetractiondrive.
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Figure14
Operator-PresenceControl
Optional
Ifequipped,theoperator-presencecontrol(Figure
12)islocatedontherearofthehandle.Pushthe
operator-presencecontrolagainstthehandle.You
mustengage,theoperator-presencecontrolbefore
movingthetraction-drivelever.Ifyoureleasethe
operator-presencecontrol,theengineshutsoff.
13

Reel-DriveLever
Thereel-drivelever(Figure15)islocatedontheright,
frontcornerofthemachine.Theleverhas2positions:
•ENGAGE—movetheleverforwardtoengagethe
reel.
•DISENGAGE—movetheleverrearwardto
disengagethereel.
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Figure15
1.Reel-drivelever
ChokeLever
Thechokelever(Figure16)islocatedontheleftfront
oftheengine.Usethelevertoaidinstartingacold
engine;refertoUsingtheChokeLever(page18).
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Figure16
1.Chokelever3.Recoil-starterhandle
2.Fuel-shutoffvalve
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Thefuel-shut-offvalveislocatedonthesideofthe
enginebelowthechokecontrol(Figure16).
Note:Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhenthemachine
isnotusedforafewdays,duringtransporttoand
fromthejobsite,orwhenthemachineisparked
insideabuilding;refertoOpeningandClosingthe
Fuel-ShutoffValve(page19).
Recoil-StarterHandle
Pulltherecoil-starterhandle(Figure16)tostartthe
engine.
Specications
ModelSpecicationsModel04055
Width91cm(36inches)
Height114cm(45inches)
Lengthwithbasket122cm(48inches)
Dryweight(withbasketand
Wiehleroller;withoutwheels
orgroomingreel)
98kg(216lb)
Widthofcut53cm(21inches)
Heightofcut1.6mmto31.8mm(0.063
to1.25inches)
Clip4.3mm(0.16inch)
EnginespeedLowidle:1,800to2,000rpm;
Highidle:3,350to3,550rpm
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
14

Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave
theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
machinequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andsafetyprotectivedevicesare
attachedandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperate
themachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle
beforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,refuel
suchequipmentwithaportablecontainerrather
thanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineroperatingatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Performthedailymaintenanceprocedures;referto
DailyMaintenanceChecklist(page24).
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeeachuseorevery
8operatinghours,refertoCheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level(page26).
FuelSpecications
Fueltankcapacity:2.0L(0.59USgallons)
Recommendedfuel:Unleadedgasolinewithan
octaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod)
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.
•Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer
isused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold)fuel.
•Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage,
whichmaynotbecoveredunderthewarranty.
15

FillingtheFuelTank
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsfueltoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruck-bedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfrom
thetruckortrailerandfuelitonthe
ground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenfuel
suchequipmentwithaportablecontainer
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand
fueltankorconditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills
withsoapandwater.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank(Figure17).Fillthefueltank
tothebottomofthell-neckopening.
Important:Donotoverllthetankwithfuel.
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Figure17
1.Fuel-tankcap
2.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled
fuel.
16

SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurfConditions
Usethefollowingtablestosetthemachinetomatchturfconditions.
Bedbars:StandardandOptional
PartNumberDescriptionAggressivenessComments
112-9281-01StandardLessStandardGreensmaster1000
112-9279-03AggressiveMore
Bedknives:StandardandOptional
PartNumberDescriptionHeightofCutRangeComments
93-4262Microcut1.57–3.1mm
(0.062–0.125inch)
115-1880EdgeMaxMicrocut1.57–3.1mm
(0.062–0.125inch)
StandardGreensmaster1000
93-4263Tournament3.1–6.0mm
(0.125–0.250inch)
115-1881EdgeMaxTournament3.1–6.0mm
(0.125–0.250inch)
Longerwearing
93-4264Lowcut6.0mm(0.250inch)andup
108-4303ExtendedMicrocut1.57–3.1mm
(0.062–0.125inch)
Lessaggressive
Rollers:StandardandOptional
PartNumberDescriptionDiameter/MaterialComments
99-6241NarrowWiehle50.8mm(2.0inches)AluminumStandard,0.20inchspacing
88-6790WideWiehle50.8mm(2.0inches)AluminumMorepenetration,0.43inch
spacing
104-2642Fullroller50.8mm(2.0inches)SteelLeastpenetration
71-1550Wiehleroller50.8mm(2.0inches)CastIronMorepenetration,0.43inch
spacing
93-9045Wiehleroller63.5mm(2.5inches)Aluminum24incheswideforedgesupport
52-3590Swagedroller63.5mm(2.5inches)Aluminum
Clip
StandardClipKit65-9000TractionKit115-1886ClipandTractionKits
ModelStandard
reel
OptionalreelStandard
reel
OptionalreelStandard
reel
OptionalreelStandard
reel
Optionalreel
04810
11-blade
4.1mm
(0.16
inch)
14-blade
3.3mm
(0.13
inch)
8-blade
5.8mm
(0.23
inch)
11-blade
6.4mm
(0.25
inch)
14-blade
4.8mm
(0.19
inch)
8-blade
8.6mm
(0.34
inch)
11-blade
3.8mm
(0.15
inch)
14-blade
3.0mm
(0.12
inch)
8-blade
5.1mm
(0.20
inch)
11-blade
5.6mm
(0.22
inch)
14-blade
4.3
mm
(0.17
inch)
8-blade
7.6
mm
(0.30
inch)
Ground
speed5.39km/h(3.35mph)4.80km/h(2.98mph)
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Checkingthe
Interlock-SwitchOperation
CAUTION
Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesare
disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould
operateunexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull
upandbackonthehandletoraisethewheels
offtheground.
2.PlacethetractionleverintotheENGAGEposition
andtheenginecontrolsinthestartingposition.
3.Attempttostarttheengine.
Theengineshouldnotstart.Iftheenginestarts,
theinterlockswitchneedsservice.Correctthe
problembeforeoperatingthemachine.Referto
ServicingtheTraction-InterlockSwitch(page29)
4.Carefullyliftuponthehandletoreleasethe
kickstand.
TransportingtheMachine
toaJobSite
TransportingtheMachineUsing
TransportWheels
Usethetransportwheelstotransportthemachinea
shorterdistance.
1.Installthetransportwheels;referto3Installing
theTransportWheels(page10)
2.Ensurethatthetractionandreel-drivecontrols
areintheNEUTRALposition.
3.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page20)
4.SetthethrottlecontroltoSLOW,tipthefrontof
themachineup,graduallyengagethetraction
drive,andslowlyincreasetheenginespeed.
5.Adjustthethrottletooperatethemoweratthe
desiredgroundspeedandtransportthemachine
tothedesireddestination.
TransportingtheMachineUsinga
Trailer
Useatrailertotransportthemachineaconsiderable
distance.Usecautionwhileloadingandunloadingthe
machineontothetrailer.
1.Carefullydrivethemachineontothetrailer.
2.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake,
andturnthefuelvalvetotheOFFposition.
3.Useafull-widthrampforloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
4.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailer.
Note:YoucanusetheToroTransProtrailerto
transportthemachine.Forinstructionsonloadingthe
trailer,refertoyourtrailerOperator’sManual.
Important:Donotruntheenginewhile
transportingitonatrailerbecausedamagecan
occurtothemachine.
RemovingtheTransport
Wheels
1.ReturnthetractioncontrollevertotheNEUTRAL
position,thethrottletotheSLOWposition,and
shutofftheengine.
2.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull
uponthehandlesupportuntilthekickstandhas
rotatedforward,overcenter.
3.Removethetransportwheelsbypushingthe
wheellockingclipsoutofthehex-shaftgrooves.
4.Carefullylowerthemachineoffofthekickstand
bypushingforwardslowlyorbyliftingthelower
handlesupport,allowingthekickstandtospring
backtotheSTORAGEposition.
UsingtheChokeLever
Usethechokelevertoaidinstartingacoldengine.
MovethelevertotheCHOKEpositionwhenstartinga
coldengine.Aftertheenginestarts,movethelever
totheRUNposition.
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Figure18
1.Chokelever—CHOKE
position
2.Chokelever—RUN
position
OpeningandClosingthe
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Controlfuelowtotheenginewiththefuel-shutoff
valveasfollows:
•Toopenthefuelvalve,turnthefuel-shutofflever
towardtherecoilstarterhandle(Figure19).
•Toshutthefuelvalve,turnthefuel-shutofflever
awayfromtherecoilstarterhandle(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Fuel-shutoff
lever—CLOSEDposition
2.Fuel-shutofflever—OPEN
position
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Beforeyoustartthemachine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and
youareintheoperatingposition.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Ifco-workersmustbepresent,usecaution
andensurethatthegrassbasketisinstalledon
themachine.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Poorfootingcould
causeaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
unit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour
vision.
•Stopthecuttingunitwheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshutoff
theenginebeforeadjustingtheheightofcut.
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gassesareenclosed.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengagethecuttingunit.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
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–Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey(if
equipped).
–Waitforallmovementtostop.
•Shutoffthemachinebeforeemptyingthebasket.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
shutoffbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.
•Shutoffthemachineanddisengagethedriveto
thecuttingunitinthefollowingsituations:
–Beforefueling
–Beforeclearingblockages
–Beforeremovingthegrassbasket
–Beforechecking,cleaning,ormaintainingthe
cuttingunit
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthecuttingunitfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforestartingand
operatingthemachine
–Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byTheToro®Company.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Youareresponsibleforsafeslope
operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope
requiresextracaution.Beforeusingthemachine
onaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon
aslope.
•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid
operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.
Poorfootingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
embankments,water,orotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distancebetweenthemachineandanyhazard.
Useahandheldtooltooperateintheseareas.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor
direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe
machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe
drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof
brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven
ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.
•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepawayfrom
thedirectionoftravelofthemachine.
•Alwayskeepthemachineingearwhengoing
downslopes.Donotcoastdownhill(applicable
onlytogear-driveunits).
StartingtheEngine
Note:Forillustrationsanddescriptionsofthecontrols
referencedinthissection,refertoControls(page13).
Note:Ensurethatthespark-plugwireisinstalledon
thesparkplug.
1.Ensurethatthetractionandreeldriveleversare
intheDISENGAGEDposition.
Note:Theenginewillnotstartifthetraction
leverisintheENGAGEDposition.
2.Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopen.
3.MovetheOn/OffswitchtotheONposition.
4.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.
5.Movethechokeleverhalfwaybetweenthe
CHOKEandRUNpositionswhenstartingacold
engine.
Note:Thechokemaynotberequiredwhen
startingawarmengine.
6.Pulltherecoil-starthandleoutuntilpositive
engagementresults,thenpullitvigorouslyto
starttheengine.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits
limitorletgoofthestarterhandlewhenthe
ropeispulledout;theropemaybreakorthe
recoilassemblymaybedamaged.
7.MovethechokelevertotheRUNpositionasthe
enginewarmsup.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Movethetractionandreeldrivecontrolstothe
DISENGAGEDposition.
2.MovethethrottlecontroltotheSLOWposition.
3.MovetheOn/OffswitchtotheOFFposition.
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforeyoustoreor
transportthemachine
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