Toro Greensmaster 3420 TriFlex User manual

FormNo.3404-731RevC
Greensmaster®3420TriFlex®
TractionUnit
ModelNo.04540—SerialNo.316000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3404-731*C

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.It
isnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassand
othergrowthalongsidehighways,orforagricultural
uses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
ToroMowerSafety..............................................5
SoundPowerLevel............................................6
SoundPressureLevel........................................6
Hand-ArmVibrationLevel..................................6
WholeBodyVibrationLevel...............................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
Setup......................................................................12
1InstallingtheRollBar.....................................13
2InstallingtheSeat..........................................13
3InstallingtheSteeringWheel..........................14
4ActivatingandChargingtheBattery...............14
5InstallingtheOilCooler(optional)...................16
6InstallingtheGrass-BasketHooks.................16
7InstallingtheCuttingUnits.............................16
8SettingtheClip-ControlFeature.....................17
9AddingRearWeight.......................................17
10InstallingtheCEGuardKit...........................17
11InstallingEUDecals.....................................17
12ReducingtheTirePressure..........................17
13BurnishingtheBrakes..................................18
ProductOverview...................................................18
Controls...........................................................18
InfoCenterControl.........................................20
Specications..................................................24
Attachments/Accessories.................................24
Operation................................................................25
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................25
CheckingtheEngineOil...................................25
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................26
UsingBiodieselFuel.........................................27
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................28
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................28
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact............29
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................29
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel
Nuts..............................................................30
BreakingintheMachine...................................30
StartingtheEngine...........................................30
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................30
CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..............30
InstallingandRemovingtheCutting
Units..............................................................31
Mowing.............................................................34
InspectingandCleaningafterMowing..............35
DrivingtheMachinewithoutMowing.................35
HaulingtheMachine.........................................35
TowingtheMachine..........................................36
Maintenance...........................................................37
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........37
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................38
EngineMaintenance...........................................39
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................39
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter....................39
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................40
ReplacingtheFuelFilter/Water
Separator......................................................40
InspectingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................41
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................41
ServicingtheBattery.........................................41
LocatingtheFuses...........................................42
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................42
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral..............42
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed..........................43
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed............................43
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................44
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................44
CleaningtheRadiatorScreen...........................44
CheckingtheEngine-CoolantLevel..................44
BrakeMaintenance.............................................45
AdjustingtheBrakes.........................................45
BeltMaintenance................................................45
AdjustingtheAlternatorBelt.............................45
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................46
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filter..............................................................46
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................46
CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................47
BacklappingtheReels......................................47
Storage...................................................................48
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordance
withENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012and
meetsthesestandardswhentheappropriate
weightkitisadded.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readthemanualitistheowner'sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleor
property.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Useonlyaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantial,
slip-resistantfootwear,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Tiebacklonghair.Donotwearjewelry.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldbethrownbythe
machine,suchasrocks,toys,andwire.
•Checkthatoperatorpresencecontrols,safety
switches,andguardsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspace
wheredangerouscarbonmonoxideandother
exhaustgassescancollect.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping
awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandtheparking
brakeisengagedbeforethestartingengine.Start
theengineonlyfromtheoperator'sposition.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthemachine'sstability.Use
cautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neveroperatewithoutguardssecurelyinplace.
Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjusted,and
functioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Stopthemachineonlevelground,lowerthe
cuttingunits,disengagethedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake,andshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,
includingemptyingthegrassbaskets.
•Stopandinspectthemachineafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsand
bystandersaway.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthereels
ifnotmowing.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhentired,ill,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)—UseandMaintenance
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafety
device.Usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthe
machine.
•Ensurethatyoucanreleasetheseatbeltquickly
intheeventofanemergency.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.
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•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairor
revise.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedby
themanufacturer.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Parkthemachineonlevelground,disengagethe
drives,lowerthecuttingunits,settheparking
brake,stoptheengine,removethekey,and
disconnectsparkplugwire(s).Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or
repairingthemachine.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
mufers,andtheenginetohelppreventres.
Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
themachinenearames.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingthe
machine.Donotstorefuelnearamesordrain
thefueltankindoors.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethesparkplug
wire(s)beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Connectthepositiveterminalrstandthenegative
terminallast.
•Usecareandweargloveswhencheckingthe
reels.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugthecharger
beforeconnectingordisconnectingitfromthe
battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated
tools.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replace
allwornordamageddecals.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Operation
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengage
allbladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,
andengagetheparkingbrake.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.T oprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,
creeks,orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.
Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.
–Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedfor
on-roaduseandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”
Ifyoumustcrossortravelonapublicroad,
youshouldbeawareofandcomplywith
localregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slow-movingvehiclesigns,andreectors.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossing
roads.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhill
tokeepforwardspeedslowandtomaintain
controlofthemachine.
•Thegrassbasketsmustbeinplaceduring
operationofthereelsorthatchersformaximum
safety.Shuttheengineoffbeforeemptyingthe
baskets.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfrom1work
areatoanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.
•Stayclearoftherotatingscreenatthesideofthe
enginetopreventdirectcontactwithyourbody
orclothing.
•Ifacuttingunitstrikesasolidobjectorvibrates
abnormally,stopimmediately,turntheengineoff,
waitforallmotiontostop,andinspectthemachine
fordamage.Repairorreplaceadamagedreelor
bedknifebeforecontinuingoperation.
•Beforegettingofftheseat,movethefunctional
controllevertoNEUTRAL,raisethecuttingunits,
andwaitforthereelstostopspinning.Setthe
parkingbrake.Stoptheengineandremovethe
keyfromtheignitionswitch.
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•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstop
suddenlywhentravelinguphillordownhill.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowto
driveonhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopes
orhillsmaycauselossofcontrolandcausethe
machinetotiporroll,possiblyresultinginpersonal
injuryordeath.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannot
makeittothetopofaslope,donotturnthe
machinearound.Alwaysbackslowly,straight
downtheslope.
•Whenapersonoranimalappearsunexpectedlyin
ornearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadto
thrown-objectinjuries.Donotresumemowing
untiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Ensurethatallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretight
andthatallhydraulichosesandlinesareingood
conditionbeforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin-hole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunder
highpressure.Usepaperorcardboard,not
yourhands,tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuid
escapingunderpressurecanhavesufcientforce
topenetratetheskinandcauseseriousinjury.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystem
mustberelievedbystoppingtheengineand
loweringthecuttingunitsandattachmentstothe
ground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,
clothing,andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthe
cuttingunits,attachments,andanymovingparts,
especiallythescreenatthesideoftheengine.
Keepeveryoneaway.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanging
governorsettings.T oensuresafetyandaccuracy,
haveanAuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthe
maximumenginespeedwithatachometer..
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingthe
oiloraddingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby
othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and
suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof97
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1
dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof81dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue
(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
Hand-ArmVibrationLevel
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.20m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.31m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.15m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBodyVibrationLevel
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.14m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.07m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal115-8155
115-8155
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotprimeoruse
startinguid.
decal115-8203
115-8203
1.ReadtheOperator's
manualforfuse
information.
2.Radiatorfan—50A
decal115-8226
115-8226
1.Tippinghazard—readtheOperator'smanual;alwayswear
aseatbeltwhenoperating;donotremovetherollover
protectionsystem(ROPS).
decal117-2718
117–2718
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decal119-9346
119-9346
1.Presspedaltounlock2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
information.
decal132-9548
132-9548
1.Enginespeed—fast7.Reelspeed—neutral
2.Enginespeed—slow8.Reel—transport
3.Lowerandengagethereels9.Reel—mow
4.Raiseanddisengagethereels10.Reel—backlaping
5.Reelspeed—fast11.Moveforward
6.Reelspeed—slow
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decal132-9550
132-9550
1.Choke3.Engine—run
2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthe
battery.
2.Nore,opename,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
decal133-2338
133-2338
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—slow
machinebeforeturning,
donotturnathighspeeds.
2.Warning—wearhearing
protection.
5.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
6.Warning—locktheparking
brake,shutofftheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
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decal131-2046
131-2046
1.Doublelights3.Off
2.Singlelight
decal133-2339
133-2339
ReplacesDecal133-2338forCEMachines
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—donot
driveacrossordown
slopesgreaterthan15
degrees.
2.Warning—wearhearing
protection.
5.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
6.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
decal115-8156
115-8156
1.Reelheight3.8–Bladecuttingunit5.14–Bladecuttingunit7.Fast
2.5–Bladecuttingunit4.11–Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed8.Slow
10

decal119-9345
119-9345
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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
3Steering-wheelcap1
Installthesteeringwheel.
4Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
5Nopartsrequired–Installtheoptionaloilcooler.
Grass-baskethook6
6Flangebolts12Installthegrass-baskethooks.
Gaugebar1
Cuttingunit(obtainfromyourauthorized
ToroDistributor)3
Grassbasket3
Electric-reel-motorcounterweight3
7
Capscrew6
Installthecuttingunitsandcounter
weights.
8Nopartsrequired–Settheclip-controlfeature.
9Weightkit–PartNo.119-7129
(purchaseseparately)1Addrearweight.
10CEGuardKit―PartNo.04443(sold
separately)1InstalltheCEguardkit.
11Warningdecal133-23391InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.
12Nopartsrequired–Reducethetirepressure.
13Nopartsrequired–Burnishthebrakes.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual(tractionunit)1
EngineOwner'sManual(engine)1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
PartsCatalog1Saveforfuturepartsordering
OperatorTrainingMaterials1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine
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DescriptionQty.Use
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Noiseratingcerticate1
Certicateofcompliance1
Saveforfuturereference
Ignitionkeys2Starttheengine.
1
InstallingtheRollBar
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rollbar
4Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)
4Flange-nut(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Removethetopcratesupportfromthecrate.
2.Removetherollbarfromthecrate.
3.Installtherollbarintothepocketsoneachside
ofthemachine,using4bolts(1/2x3-3/4inches)
and4ange-nuts(1/2inch)asshowninFigure
3.
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Figure3
1.Rollbar3.Flange-nut(1/2inch)
2.Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)
4.Torquethefastenersto136to149N∙m(100to
110ft-lb).
2
InstallingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seat
1Seatwireharness
Procedure
Note:Mounttheseatinthefrontsetofmounting
holestogainanadditional7.6cm(3inches)inthe
forwardadjustment,orintherearmountingholes
foranadditional7.6cm(3inches)intherearward
adjustment.
1.Removeanddiscardthelagboltssecuringthe
seatslidesandcuttheshippingstraps.
2.Removethe4bolts(5/16x3/4inch)and
washersfromtheshippingbracketanddiscard
thebracket.
3.Securetheseattotheseatbasewith4bolts
andwashersremovedpreviously(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Seat3.Washer
2.Seatbase4.Bolt(5/16x3/4inch)
4.Locatetheopenconnectoronthemainwiring
harnesstotherightoftheseatandconnectitto
thewiringharnessthatcamewiththeseat.
5.Routetheseatwiringharnessaroundtheseat
slides,ensuringthatitwillnotbepinchedwhen
theseatmoves,andconnectittotheporton
thebottomoftheseat.
3
InstallingtheSteering
Wheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Steeringwheel
1Locknut(1-1/2inches)
1Washer
1Steering-wheelcap
Procedure
1.Slidethesteeringwheelontothesteeringshaft
(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Steeringwheel3.Locknut
2.Washer4.Cap
2.Slidethewasherontothesteeringshaft(Figure
5).
3.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwitha
locknutandtightenitto27to35N∙m(20to26
ft-lb)(Figure5).
4.Installthecaptothesteeringwheelandsecure
itwith6bolts(Figure5).
4
ActivatingandCharging
theBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265specicgravity)tollthe
batteryinitially.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
1.Removethefastenersandbatteryclampand
liftoutthebattery.
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Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps(Figure6).
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Figure6
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntilthe
platesarecoveredwithabout6mm(1/4inch)
ofuid(Figure7).
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Figure7
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillas
necessarytobringtheelectrolytetowithinabout
6mm(1/4inch)ofthebottomofthellwell
(Figure7).
5.Connecta2to4Abatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryforatleast2hoursat
4Aorforatleast4hoursat2Auntilthespecic
gravityis1.250orhigherandthetemperatureis
atleast16°C(60°F)withallcellsgassingfreely.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgasses
thatcanexplode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeep
sparksandamesawayfromthebattery.
Important:Ifyoudonotchargethebattery
foratleastthetimespeciedabove,youmay
reducethelifeofthebattery.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthe
chargerfromtheelectricaloutletandbattery
posts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,
addonlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,
althoughmaintenance-freebatteriesshouldnot
requirewaterundernormaloperatingconditions.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscould
shortagainstmetaltractorcomponents
causingsparks.Sparkscancausethe
batterygassestoexplode,resultingin
personalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthe
battery,donotallowthebattery
terminalstotouchanymetalpartsof
thetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshort
betweenthebatteryterminalsand
metalpartsofthetractor.
Important:Failuretocorrectlyactivatethe
batterymayresultinbatterygassingand/or
prematurebatteryfailure.
7.Installtheventcaps.
8.Placethebatteryonthebatterytrayandsecure
itwiththebatteryclampandfastenersremoved
previously.
9.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenthenegativecable(black)
tothenegative(–)terminalofthebatteryand
securethemwiththeboltsandnuts(Figure8).
Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminal
topreventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
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WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.
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Figure8
1.Negative(-)
2.Positive(+)
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InstallingtheOilCooler
(optional)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifyouareoperatingthemachineinhotclimates,
wheretheambienttemperatureisabove29°C(85°F),
orusingitforheavy-dutyuse(mowingotherthan
greens,suchasfairwaysorverticutting),installa
HydraulicOilCoolerKit(PartNo.119-1691).
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InstallingtheGrass-Basket
Hooks
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
6Grass-baskethook
12Flangebolts
Procedure
Installthe6grass-baskethooksontotheendsofthe
suspension-armbarsusingthe12angebolts(Figure
9).
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Figure9
1.Flangebolt3.Suspension-armbar
2.Grass-baskethook
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7
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Gaugebar
3Cuttingunit(obtainfromyourauthorizedToro
Distributor)
3Grassbasket
3Electric-reel-motorcounterweight
6Capscrew
Procedure
1.Setupthecuttingunitsasdescribedinthe
cuttingunitOperator’sManual.
2.Applygreasetotheinsidediameterofthedrive
coupler.
3.Installtheelectric-reel-motorcounterweight
asdescribedinInstallingtheElectrical
Counterweights(page32).
4.InstallthecuttingunitsasdescribedinInstalling
theCuttingUnits(page32).
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SettingtheClip-Control
Feature
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Toachieveaconsistent,highquality-of-cutanda
uniformaftercutappearance,themachinehasa
clip-controlfeaturethatvariesthespeedofthereels
withthespeedofthemachine,tomaintainaconstant
clip.ThisfeatureisOFFbydefault;tocongureitand
turnitON,refertoSettingtheClip-ControlFeature
(page22)
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AddingRearWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Weightkit–PartNo.119-7129(purchaseseparately)
Procedure
ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2012andEN
ISO5395:2013Standardswhenequippedwiththe
WeightKit(PartNo.119-7129).
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InstallingtheCEGuardKit
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1CEGuardKit―PartNo.04443(soldseparately)
Procedure
InstalltheCEguardkit;refertotheCEGuardKitfor
Greensmaster3420TriFlexTractionUnitInstallation
Instructions.
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InstallingEUDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal133-2339
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedintheEU,afxthewarning
decal133-2339overwarningdecal133-2338.
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ReducingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareover-inatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevels
beforestartingthemachine.RefertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page29).
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BurnishingtheBrakes
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Firmlyapplythebrakesanddrivethemachineat
mowingspeeduntilthebrakesarehot,asindicated
bytheirsmell.Youmayneedtoadjustthebrakes
afterthebreak-inperiod;refertoAdjustingtheBrakes
(page45).
ProductOverview
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Figure10
1.Engine5.Steeringwheel
2.Rollbar6.Tractionpedal
3.Controlpanel7.Footrest
4.Seat8.Cuttingunits
Controls
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure11)has3functions:to
makethemachinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward,
andtostopthemachine.Pressthetopofthepedal
tomoveforwardandthebottomofthepedalto
movebackwardortoassistinstoppingwhenmoving
forward.Also,allowthepedaltomovetotheneutral
positiontostopthemachine.Foryourcomfort,donot
resttheheelofyourfootonreversewhenoperating
forward(Figure12).
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Figure11
1.Tractionpedal—forward3.Steeringarmlockingpedal
2.Tractionpedal—reverse
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Figure12
Groundspeedsareasfollows:
•3.2to8km/h(2to5mph)forwardmowingspeed
•16km/h(10mph)maximumtransportspeed
•4.0km/h(2.5mph)reversespeed
Steering-Arm-LockingPedal
Pressthepedal(Figure11)andraiseorlowerthe
steeringarmforoperatorcomfort,then,releasethe
pedaltolockthearminplace.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure13)allowsyoutocontrolthe
speedoftheengine.Movethethrottlelevertoward
theFASTpositiontoincreasestheenginespeed;
moveittowardtheSLOWpositiontodecreasethe
enginespeed.
Note:Youcannotshutofftheengineusingthe
throttlelever.
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Figure13
1.Ignitionswitch4.Throttlelever
2.Functional-controllever5.InfoCenter
3.Raise/Lowermowcontrol
Raise/LowerMowControl
Movingthecontrol(Figure13)forwardduring
operationlowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.
Pullbackonthecontroltostopthereelsandraise
thecuttingunits.Duringoperationthereelscanbe
stoppedbypullingbackonthecontrolmomentarily
andreleasingit.Startthereelsbymovingthecontrol
forward.
FunctionalControlLever
Thefunctionalcontrollever(Figure13)provides2
tractionselectionsplusaNEUTRALposition.Itis
permissibletoshiftfrommowtotransportortransport
tomow(nottoneutral)whilethemachineisinmotion.
Nodamagewillresult.
•REARPosition—neutralandbacklapping
•MIDDLEPosition—usedformowingoperation
•FRONTPosition—usedfortransportoperation
IgnitionSwitch
Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure13)andturnit
clockwiseasfaraspossibletotheSTARTposition
tostarttheengine.Releasethekeyassoonasthe
enginestarts;thekeywillmovetotheONposition.
TurnthekeycounterclockwisetotheOFFpositionto
stoptheengine.
Parking-BrakeLever
Pulluponthebrakelever(Figure14)tosetthe
parkingbrake.Disengageitbysqueezingtherelease
leverontheundersideofthebrakeleverandlowering
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itdowntoitsreleasedposition.Locktheparking
brakeanytimeyouleavethemachine.
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Figure14
1.Parking-brakelever2.Releaselever
InfoCenterControl
UsingtheInfoCenterLCDDisplay
TheInfoCenterLCDdisplayshowsinformationabout
yourmachinesuchasthegeneratorstatus,the
speed,andvariousdiagnosticsandotherinformation
aboutthemachineandthebatterypack.Figure15
andFigure16illustratethesplashscreenandmain
informationscreenoftheInfoCenter.Youcanswitch
betweenthesplashscreenandmaininformation
screenatanytimebypressinganyoftheInfoCenter
buttonsandthenselectingtheappropriatedirectional
arrow.
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Figure15
1.Batteryvoltage6.Hourmeter
2.Powerlight/faultindicator7.Rightbutton
3.Enginespeed(rpm)/status8.Downbutton
4.Faultlog9.Menuaccess/backbutton
5.Generatorvoltage/status
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Figure16
1.Functionalcontrolstatus2.PTOspeed
•ENGINERPM/STATUS—indicatestheenginespeed
inrpm.
•FAULTLOG—indicatesthatthereisacurrentfault
logtoreview.
•GENERATORVOLTAGE/STATUS—indicatesthe
generatorvoltage.
•HOURMETER—indicatesthetotalhoursthe
machinehasoperated.Itstartstofunction
wheneverthekeyswitchisrotatedtoOn.
•PTOSPEED—indicatesthePTOspeed.
•BATTERYVOLTAGE—indicatesthebatterypotential
inVolts.
•COOLANTTEMPERATURE—indicatestheengine
coolanttemperatureineither°Cor°F .
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