Toro Greensmaster 800 User manual

FormNo.3409-730RevA
Greensmaster®800,1000,or
1600Mower
ModelNo.04054—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.04055—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.04056—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3409-730*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives;
fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless
theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin
Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe
engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Operatingthismachinebetween5,000to8,000ft
abovesealevelrequiresthehigh-altitudekit.Seeyour
AuthorizedToroDealer.
Introduction
Thismachineisawalkbehind,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcutting
grassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sports
elds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedfor
cuttingbrush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside
highways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbers
ofyourproductready.Themodelandserialnumbersare
locatedonaplateontherearframe.Writethenumbersin
thespaceprovided.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure1),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Figure1
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
GeneralSafety.........................................................4
Preparation.............................................................4
Operation...............................................................4
MaintenanceandStorage..........................................4
Hauling..................................................................5
ToroMowerSafety..................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
Setup............................................................................8
1InstallingandAdjustingtheHandle.........................9
2InstallingtheKickstand(Models04054and
04056)...............................................................10
3InstallingtheTransportWheelShafts(Models
04055and04056)................................................10
4InstallingtheTransportWheels(Optional)..............11
5AdjustingtheCuttingUnit....................................11
6InstallingtheGrassBasket....................................11
ProductOverview.........................................................12
Controls...............................................................12
Specications........................................................14
Attachments/Accessories........................................14
Operation....................................................................15
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................15
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................15
Breaking-intheMachine..........................................16
CheckingtheInterlockSwitchOperation...................16
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................17
TransportingtheMachine........................................17
PreparingtoMow...................................................17
Mowing................................................................17
OperatingTips......................................................18
Maintenance.................................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................19
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................20
Lubrication...............................................................21
GreasingtheMachine.............................................21
EngineMaintenance..................................................22
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................22
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................23
ReplacingtheSparkPlug.........................................24
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................24
CleaningtheFuelFilter...........................................24
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................25
ServicingtheInterlockSwitch.................................25
BrakeMaintenance....................................................25
AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake.........................25
BeltMaintenance......................................................27
AdjustingtheBelts.................................................27
ReplacingtheDifferentialBelt..................................29
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................30
AdjustingtheTractionControl.................................30
CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................31
LevelingtheRearDrumtotheReel...........................31
AdjustingtheBedknifetotheReel............................31
AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................32
AdjustingtheGrassShieldHeight.............................33
AdjustingtheCut-offBar........................................33
BedbarIdentication..............................................34
SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurfConditions............35
ServicingtheBedbar...............................................36
BacklappingtheReel...............................................37
Storage........................................................................38
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
CENstandardENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproductionwhenthe
OperatorPresenceKit,PartNo.112-9282isinstalled.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’sManual
beforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
ofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystanders
andpetsasafedistanceawayfromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebeforeservicing,
fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safety-alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Preparation
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeyeprotection;
slip-resistant,substantialfootwear;andhearing
protection.Tiebacklonghair,securelooseclothing,and
donotwearjewelry.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachineand
removeallobjectsthatthemachinecouldthrow .
•Replacefaultysilencers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.
•UseaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbytheThe
Toro®Companyonly.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses
cancollect.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperatethe
machinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.
•Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden
objects.Uneventerraincouldcauseaslip-and-fall
accident.
•Donottipthemachinemorethan45degrees.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother
thangrass.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Shutofftheengineanddisengagethedrivetothe
attachment:
–Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition
–Beforerefuelling
–Beforeremovingthegrassbasket
–Beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition
–Beforeclearingblockages
–Beforechecking,cleaning,orworkingonthemower
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforeshuttingofftheengine
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithafuelshut-offvalve,
turnthevalveoffattheconclusionofmowing.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthereelswhennot
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerifyouareill,tired,orunder
theinuenceofalcoholordrugs
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayblockyourview .
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
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•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachinein
anyenclosure.
•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsfrequentlyand
replacethemwiththemanufacturer’srecommendedparts
whennecessary.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Disengagedrives,disengagethecuttingunit,setthe
parkingbrake,shutofftheengine,anddisconnectthe
sparkplugwire.Waitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,coolingscreens,andtheenginetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnectthepositive
rstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingthereel.Wearglovesanduse
cautionwhenservicingthem.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
•Securethemachinefromrolling.
ToroMowerSafety
•Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Alwaysstandbehindthehandlewhenstartingand
operatingthemachine.
•Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Thegrassbasketmustbeinplace,duringthemowing
operation,formaximumsafety.Shuttheengineoff
beforeemptyingthebasket.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipewhile
theengineisrunningorsoonafterithasshutoffbecause
theseareascouldbehotenoughtocauseburns.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunit,attachmentsandany
movingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro
Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.Themaximumgovernedenginespeed
shouldbebetween3,190and3,340rpm.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.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
decal93-8064
93-8064
1.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Cuttinghazardoffootorhand—shutofftheengineand
waitformovingpartstostop.
decal115-1720
115-1720
1.Forward3.Neutral
2.Drivewheel
decal117-2718
117–2718
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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.
decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Onlyusegasolinethat
contains10%ethanolby
volume(E10)orless.
3.Donotusegasolinethat
containsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume(E10).
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
decal120-2769
120–2769
1.Toxicgasinhalation
hazard—donotoperate
indoors.
4.Warning—disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandread
theinstructionbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
2.Explosionhazard—shut
offtheengineandkeep
awayfromopenames
whenrefueling.
5.Hotsurface/burn
hazard—donottouch
hotsurfaces.
3.Warning—shutoffthe
engineandturnoffthe
fuelbeforeleavingthe
machine.
6.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;when
addingfueltothetank,
onlylltothebottomof
thelltube.
decal125-5245
125–5245
1.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—keepawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal120-2761
120–2761
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Warning—donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyaretrained.5.Warning—keepawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.
3.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Handle1
1Cabletie4Installthehandle.
Kickstandassembly1
2Spring1Installthekickstand.
Rightwheelshaft1
3Leftwheelshaft1Installthetransportwheelshafts.
4Transportwheel(optional)2Installthetransportwheels(optional).
5Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecuttingunit.
6Grassbasket1Installthegrassbasket.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
Engineoperator'smanual1
PartsCatalog1
Operatortrainingmaterial1
CerticateofCompliance1
Readorviewtheitemsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
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1
InstallingandAdjustingthe
Handle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handle
4Cabletie
InstallingtheHandle
1.Removethebolts,locknuts,andwasherssecuringthe
bottomofthehandlearmstoeachsideofthemachine
(Figure2).
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Figure2
1.Mountingpins3.Boltandlocknut
2.Handlearms4.Hairpincotterandringpin
2.Removethehairpincottersandtheringpinssecuring
thehandlearmstotherearoftheframe(Figure2).
3.Insertthehandleendsthroughtheholesinthehandle
armsandaligntheholeswiththemountingpins
(Figure2).
4.Squeezethehandleendsinwardandinstallthemonthe
mountingpins(Figure3).
2
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Figure3
1.Handleend
2.Bolt,washer,andlockwasher
5.Securethehandleendstothemountingpinswiththe
bolts,washers,andlockwasherspreviouslyremoved
(Figure3).
6.Securethehandlearmstotherearoftheframewiththe
hairpincottersandtheringpinspreviouslyremoved
(Figure3).
7.Securethecablesandthewiringharnesstothehandle
withthecableties(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Cableties
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AdjustingtheHandle
1.Removethehairpincottersfromtheringpinsoneach
sideofthemachine(Figure2).
2.Whilesupportingthehandle,removetheringpins
fromeachsideandraiseorlowerthehandletothe
desiredoperatingposition(Figure2).
3.Installtheringpinsandhairpincotters.
2
InstallingtheKickstand
(Models04054and04056)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Kickstandassembly
1Spring
Procedure
Note:Thefastenersareshippedlooselyinstalledonthe
kickstandassembly.
1.OnModel04056only,connectthespringstudtothe
right-handsideofthekickstand(Figure5)usingthe
bolt,washer,andangenutprovided.
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2
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Figure5
1.Bolt3.Washer
2.Springstud4.Flangenut
2.Hookthespringintotheholeinthespringbracketand
ontothespringstudwhilealigningthekickstandwith
themountingholesintherearframe(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Kickstand3.Springstud
2.Springbracket4.Spring
3.Mountthekickstandtoeachsideoftheframewitha
bolt,spacer,atwasher,andlocknut(Figure6).
Note:Positionthespacerinthekickstandmounting
hole.
3
InstallingtheTransportWheel
Shafts(Models04055and
04056)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rightwheelshaft
1Leftwheelshaft
Procedure
1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpullup
thehandletosupportthemachineonthekickstand.
2.Applythread-lockingadhesivetothethreadsofthe
wheelshafts.
3.Threadtherightwheelshaftintothedrivepulleyon
therightsideofthemachine(Figure7).
Note:Therightwheelshafthasleft-handthreads.
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Figure7
1.Rightwheelshaft
4.Torquetheshaftto88to101N∙m(65to75ft-lb).
5.Repeattheprocedureontheleftside.
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InstallingtheTransport
Wheels(Optional)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Transportwheel(optional)
Procedure
1.Slidethewheelontotheaxle(Figure8).
2.Pivotthewheellockingclipawayfromcenterofthe
wheelallowingittoslidefartherontotheaxle(Figure
8).
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Figure8
1.Lockingclip
3.Rotatethewheelbackandforthuntilitslides
completelyontotheaxleandthelockingclipissecured
inthegrooveontheaxleshaft.
4.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositesideofthe
machine.
5.Inatethetiresto83to103kPa(12to15psi).
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AdjustingtheCuttingUnit
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforeoperatingthemachine,completethefollowing
adjustments:
•LevelingtheRearDrumtotheReel(page31)
•AdjustingtheBedknifetotheReel(page31)
•AdjustingtheHeightofCut(page32)
•AdjustingtheGrassShieldHeight(page33)
•AdjustingtheCut-offBar(page33)
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6
InstallingtheGrassBasket
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Grassbasket
Procedure
Graspthebasketbythetoplipandslideitontothebasket
mountingrods(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Grassbasket2.Basketmountingrod
Note:Model04056only—Whencuttinginhigherheights
ofcut,youcanlowerthebasketbyremovingeachbasket
mountingrodandinstallingeachontheoppositesideofthe
machine.
ProductOverview
Controls
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Figure10
1.Traction-drivelever5.Servicebrake
2.Throttlecontrol6.Parkingbrake
3.On/offswitch7.Operator-presencecontrol
(optional)
4.Hourmeter
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrol(Figure10)islocatedontherear,right
sideofthecontrolpanel.Theleverconnectstoandoperates
thethrottlelinkagetothecarburetor.RefertoSpecications
(page14)fortheenginespeed.
Traction-DriveLever
Thetraction-drivelever(Figure10)islocatedonthefront
rightsideofthecontrolpanel.Ithas2positions:NEUTRAL
andFORWARD.Pushingtheleverforwardengagesthe
tractiondrive.
ServiceBrake
Theservicebrake(Figure11)islocatedonthetopleft,front
sideofthecontrolpanel.Youcanusethebraketoslowor
stopthemachine.
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Figure11
ParkingBrake
Theparkingbrake(Figure12)islocatedatthebaseofthe
servicebrake.Fullyengagetheservicebrakeandpushthe
parking-brakeknobtoallowtheservicebraketorestonthe
parking-brakepin.Engagetheservicebraketoreleasethe
parkingbrake.Youmustreleasethebrakebeforeyouengage
thetractiondrive.
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Figure12
On/OffSwitch
Theon/offswitch(Figure10)islocatedonthetopofthe
controlpanel.MovetheswitchtotheONpositiontostart
theengineandtheOFFpositiontoshutofftheengine.
OperatorPresenceControl(Optional)
Ifequipped,theoperatorpresencecontrol(Figure10)is
locatedontherearofthehandle.Pushtheoperatorpresence
controlagainstthehandle.Ifequipped,theoperatorpresence
controlmustbeengagedbeforemovingthetraction-drive
leverortheengineshutsoff.
Reel-DriveLever
Thereel-drivelever(Figure13)islocatedontherightfront
cornerofthemachine.Theleverhas2positions:ENGAGE
andDISENGAGE.Movethelevertotherighttoengagethe
reelortothelefttodisengagethereel.
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Figure13
1.Reel-drivelever
ChokeLever
Thechokelever(Figure14)islocatedontheleftfrontofthe
engine.Theleverhas2positions:RUNandCHOKE.Move
thelevertotheCHOKEpositionwhenstartingacoldengine.
Aftertheenginestarts,movethelevertotheRUNposition.
1
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Figure14
1.Chokelever2.Fuel-shutoffvalve
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Thefuelshutoffvalve(Figure14)islocatedontheleftfront
oftheenginenearthechokelever.Thevalvehas2positions:
CLOSEDandOPEN.Movetheleveruptotheclosedposition
whenstoringortransportingthemachine.Openthevalve
beforestartingtheenginebyrotatingtheleverdown.
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Recoil-StartHandle
Pulltherecoil-starthandle(Figure15)tostarttheengine.
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Figure15
1.Recoil-starthandle2.Kickstand
Kickstand
Thekickstand(Figure15)ismountedtotherearofthe
machineandisusedtoraisetherearofthemachinefor
installationorremovalofthetransportwheels.
Specications
Model04054Model04055Model04056
Width84cm(33
inches)
91cm(36
inches)
104cm(41
inches)
Height114cm(45
inches)
114cm(45
inches)
122cm(48
inches)
Lengthwith
basket
122cm(48
inches)
122cm(48
inches)
150cm(59
inches)
Dryweight
(withbasket
andWiehle
roller;without
wheelsor
grooming
reel)
97kg(216lb)100kg(220
lb)
105kg(232
lb)
Widthofcut46cm(18
inches)
53cm(21
inches)
66cm(26
inches)
Heightofcut1.6mmto
31.8mm
(0.063to1.25
inches)
1.6mmto
31.8mm
(0.063to1.25
inches)
3.1mmto
31.7mm
(0.125to1.25
inches)
Clip3.3mm(0.13
inches)
4.3mm(0.16
inch)
5.8mm(0.23
inch)
EnginespeedLowidle
–1,565±150
rpm,High
idle–3,375
±100rpm
Lowidle
–1,565±150
rpm,Highidle
–3,375±100
rpm
Lowidle
–1,565±150
rpm,Highidle
–3,375±100
rpm
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecals
inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
youorbystandersavoidinjury.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsthatcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,hands,feet,
andheadisrecommended.
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Figure16
1.Wearsafetyglasses.2.Wearhearingprotection.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeeachuseorevery8operating
hours,refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page22).
FillingtheFuelTank
Note:Thefueltankcapacityis2.7L(2-3/4USqt).
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
fueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm
(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsfuel
toexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleased,causingasparkwhich
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruck-bedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe
truckortrailerandfuelitontheground.If
thisisnotpossible,thenfuelsuchequipment
withaportablecontainerratherthanfroma
fuel-dispensernozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
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WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltankor
conditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith
soapandwater.
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap
fromthetank(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Fuel-tankcap
2.Usingunleadedgasoline,llthefueltanknohigher
thanthebottomofthelterscreen.
Note:Thisspaceallowsthegasolinetoexpand.Do
notllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
3.Installfuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilledgasoline.
Breaking-intheMachine
Refertotheenginemanualsuppliedwiththemachineforoil
changeandmaintenanceproceduresrecommendedduring
thebreak-inperiod.
Only8hoursofmowingoperationisrequiredforthebreak-in
period.
Sincethersthoursofoperationarecriticaltofuture
dependabilityofthemachine,monitoritsfunctionsand
performancecloselysothatminordifculties,whichcould
leadtomajorproblems,arenotedandcanbecorrected.
Inspectthemachinefrequentlyduringbreak-inforsignsof
oilleakage,loosefasteners,oranyothermalfunction.
Toensureoptimumperformanceofthebrakesystem,burnish
(break-in)thebrakesbeforeusingthemachine.Toburnish
thebrakes,rmlyapplythebrakesanddrivethemachineat
mowingspeeduntilthebrakesarehot,asindicatedbytheir
smell.Anadjustmenttothebrakesmayberequiredafter
break-in;refertoAdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake(page
25).
CheckingtheInterlockSwitch
Operation
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpullup
andbackonthehandletoraisethewheelsoffthe
ground.
2.PlacethetractionleverintotheENGAGEpositionand
theenginecontrolsinthestartingposition.
3.Attempttostarttheengine.
Theengineshouldnotstart.Iftheenginestarts,the
interlockswitchneedsservice.Correcttheproblem
beforeoperating.
4.Carefullyliftuponthehandletoreleasethekickstand.
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StartingandShuttingOffthe
Engine
Note:Forillustrationsanddescriptionsofthecontrols
referencedinthissection,refertotheControls(page12)
section.
StartingtheEngine
Note:Ensurethatthespark-plugwireisinstalledonthe
sparkplug.
1.Ensurethatthetractionandreel-driveleversareinthe
DISENGAGEDposition.
Note:Theenginedoesnotstartifthetractionleveris
intheENGAGEDposition.
2.Openthefuelshutoffvalveontheengine.
3.MovetheOn/OffswitchtotheONposition.
4.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.
5.MovethechokeleverhalfwaybetweentheONand
OFFpositionswhenstartingacoldengine.Thechoke
maynotberequiredwhenstartingawarmengine.
6.Pulltherecoil-starthandleoutuntilpositive
engagementresults,thenpullitvigorouslytostartthe
engine.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetothe
limitorletgoofthestarterhandlewhentherope
ispulledout,becausetheropemaybreakorthe
recoilassemblymaybedamaged.
7.MovethechoketotheOFFpositionastheengine
warmsup.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Movethetractionandreel-drivecontrolstothe
DISENGAGEDposition,thethrottlecontroltothe
SLOWposition,andtheOn/OffswitchtotheOFF
position.
2.Pullthespark-plugwireoffthesparkplugtoprevent
thepossibilityofaccidentalstartingbeforestoringthe
machine.
3.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebeforestoringor
transportingthemachineinavehicle.
TransportingtheMachine
1.Ifthemachineisequippedwiththeoptionaltransport
wheels,pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootand
pulluponthehandletoraisetherearofthemachine
andinstallthetransportwheels.
2.Toreleasethekickstand,pulluponthehandle,push
themachineforward,andthenlowertherearofthe
machineontothetransportwheels.
3.Ensurethatthetractionandreel-drivecontrolsarein
theDISENGAGEDpositionandstarttheengine.
4.SetthethrottlecontroltoSLOW,raisethefrontofthe
machineupslightly,graduallyengagethetractiondrive
andslowlyincreasetheenginespeed.
5.Adjustthethrottletooperatethemachineatthe
desiredgroundspeedandtransportthemachinetothe
desireddestination.
6.Returnthetraction-controllevertotheDISENGAGE
position,thethrottletotheSLOWposition,andshut
offtheengine.
PreparingtoMow
1.Ifthemachineisequippedwiththeoptionaltransport
wheels,pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootand
pullupandbackonthehandletoraisethewheelsoff
theground.
2.Pushthelockingclipsonthewheelsoutofthegrooves
intheshafts.
3.Slidethewheelsofftheshafts.
4.Movethemachineoffthekickstand.
Mowing
Properuseofthemachineprovidesthesmoothestturf
cuttingavailable.ReferalsotoOperatingTips(page18)for
fundamentalsuggestionstoobtaintheutmostperformance
fromyourmachine.
Important:Excessiveoperationofthecuttingunitwith
theabsenceofgrassclippings(lubricant)candamage
thecuttingunit.
1.Starttheengine,setthethrottleatareducedspeed,
pushdownonthehandletoraisethecuttingunit,
movethetractionlevertotheENGAGEDposition,and
transportthemachineontothecollarofthegreen.
2.MovethetractionlevertotheDISENGAGEDposition
andmovethereel-drivelevertotheENGAGED
position.
3.MovethetractionlevertotheENGAGEDposition,
increasethethrottlespeeduntilthemachineistraveling
atthedesiredgroundspeed,drivethemachineontothe
green,lowerthefrontofthemachine,andcommence
operation.
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4.Whenyouarenishedmowing,driveoffthegreen,
movethetraction-controllevertotheDISENGAGED
position,shutofftheengine,andpushthereel-drive
leverintotheDISENGAGEDposition.
5.Emptythegrassbasketofclippings,installthegrass
basket,andcommencethetransportoperation.
OperatingTips
BeforeMowing
•Ensurethatthemachineiscarefullyadjustedand
issetevenlyonbothsidesofthereel.Improper
machineadjustmentismagniedmanytimesoverinthe
appearanceoftheclippedturf.
•Removeallforeignobjectsfromtheturfpriortomowing.
•Ensurethateveryone,especiallychildrenandpets,are
clearoftheworkarea.
MowingTechniques
•Mowagreeninastraightbackandforthdirection,across
thegreen.
•Avoidcircularmowingorturningthemachineonagreen
becausescufngmayoccur.Turnthemachineoffthe
greenbyraisingthecuttingreel(pushingthehandle
down)andturningonthetractiondrum.
•Mowatanormalwalkingpace.Fastspeedsavesvery
littletimeandresultsinaninferiormowingjob.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst20hours•Changetheengineoil.
Beforeeachuseordaily•Checktheinterlockswitchoperation.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
Every25hours•Greasethemachine(greasethettingsimmediatelyaftereverywashingregardless
oftheintervallisted).
Every50hours•Changetheengineoil(morefrequentlyindustyordirtyconditions).
•Cleanandoilthefoamair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
Every100hours•Replacethepaperair-lterelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Checkthesparkplug.
Every500hours•Checktheintakeandexhaustvalves.Adjustthemasnecessary.
•Cleanthecarburetor.
Every1,000hours
•Replacethefuelline.
•Replacethebreatherhose.
•Checkthetransmission-drivebelts.
•Checkthetransmissionbearings.
Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist
Important:Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof:
Maintenance
CheckItemMon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.Sat.Sun.
Checkthe
safetyinterlock
operation.
Checkthe
parkingbrake
operation.
Checkthefuel
level.
Checktheengine
oillevel.
Checktheair
lter.
Cleantheengine
coolingns.
Checkfor
unusualengine
noises.
Checkfor
unusual
operatingnoises.
Checkthe
reel-to-bedknife
adjustment.
Checkthe
height-of-cut
adjustment.
Greaseall
ttings.
Touchup
damagedpaint.
NotationforAreasofConcern
Inspectionperformedby:
ItemDateInformation
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