Toro Greensmaster TriFlex 3300 User manual

FormNo.3419-302RevA
Greensmaster®3300TriFlex®
TractionUnit
ModelNo.04510—SerialNo.401390001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3419-302*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladegreensmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.It
isnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassand
othergrowthalongsidehighways,orforagricultural
uses.
Important:Tomaximizethesafety,performance,
andproperoperationofthismachine,carefully
readandfullyunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManual.Failingtofollowthese
operatinginstructionsortoreceiveproper
trainingmayresultininjury.Formoreinformation
onsafeoperatingpractices,includingsafetytips
andtrainingmaterials,gotowww.Toro.com.
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Distributorandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
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Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial
numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation—lifttheseatandlocate
theserialplate
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................9
1InstallingtheRollBar.....................................10
2InstallingtheSeat..........................................10
3InstallingtheSteeringWheel...........................11
4ActivatingandChargingtheBattery................11
5InstallingtheOilCooler..................................12
6InstallingtheGrass-BasketHooks.................13
7InstallingtheCuttingUnits.............................13
8AddingRearWeight.......................................13
9InstallingtheCEDecals.................................14
10ReducingtheTirePressure..........................14
11BurnishingtheBrakes..................................14
ProductOverview...................................................15
Controls...........................................................15
Specications..................................................18
Attachments/Accessories.................................18
BeforeOperation.................................................19
BeforeOperationSafety...................................19
FuelSpecication.............................................19
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................19
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................20
DuringOperation.................................................20
DuringOperationSafety...................................20
BreakingintheMachine...................................21
StartingtheEngine...........................................22
CheckingtheMachineafterStartingthe
Engine...........................................................22
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................22
CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..............22
DrivingtheMachinewithoutMowing.................23
MowingtheGreen............................................23
AfterOperation....................................................25
AfterOperationSafety......................................25
InspectingandCleaningafterMowing..............25
HaulingtheMachine.........................................25
TowingtheMachine..........................................26
Maintenance...........................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........28
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................29
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................30
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...................................30
EngineMaintenance...........................................30
EngineSafety...................................................30
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................30
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................31
ReplacingtheSparkPlugs................................32
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................32
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................32
InspectingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................32
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................33
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................33
ServicingtheBattery.........................................33
LocatingtheFuses...........................................34
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................34
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................34
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel
Nuts..............................................................34
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral..............34
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed..........................35
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed............................35
BrakeMaintenance.............................................36
AdjustingtheBrakes.........................................36
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................37
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................37
ServicingtheHydraulicFluid............................37
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................39
CheckingtheLeakDetector..............................39
CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................41
CuttingUnitSafety............................................41
InstallingandRemovingtheCutting
Units..............................................................41
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact............44
SettingtheReelSpeed.....................................44
BacklappingtheReels......................................44
DiagnosticsSystem.............................................46
DiagnosingtheServiceIndicatorLight..............46
Storage...................................................................47
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordance
withENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2017
andmeetsthesestandardswhenyouaddthe
appropriateweightkit.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthisOperator’sManual.
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
4

decal115-8226
115-8226
1.Tippinghazard—readtheOperator'sManual;alwayswear
aseatbeltwhenoperating;donotremovetherollover
protectionsystem(ROPS).
decal117-2718
117–2718
decal119-9346
119-9346
1.Pressthepedaltounlock.2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
information.
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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
decal132-9549
132-9549
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
4.Engine—start
2.Hydraulicuidlevel5.Engine—run
3.Choke6.Engine—stop
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decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthe
battery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegassescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard
decal136-8506
136-8506
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;
receivetrainingbefore
operatingthemachine.
4.Tippinghazard—slow
machinebeforeturning,
donotturnathighspeeds.
2.Warning—hearing
protectionmustbeworn.
5.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandsor
feet—keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
6.Warning—engagethe
parkingbrake,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethe
ignitionkeybeforeleaving
themachine.
decal131-2046
131-2046
1.Doublelights3.Off
2.Singlelight
decal136-8505
136-8505
ReplacesDecal136-8506forCEMachines
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandard
stabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe
maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Reviewthe
instructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’s
Manualaswellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethe
machinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthe
conditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincan
resultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,
keepthecuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthe
machineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingon
slopescancausethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;receive
trainingbeforeoperating
themachine.
4.Tippinghazard—donot
driveacrossordown
slopesgreaterthan15
degrees.
2.Warning—hearing
protectionmustbeworn.
5.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.
6.Warning—engagethe
parkingbrake,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethe
ignitionkeybeforeleaving
themachine.
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decal115-8156
115-8156
1.Reelheight3.8–Bladecuttingunit5.14–Bladecuttingunit7.Fast
2.5–Bladecuttingunit4.11–Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed8.Slow
decal119-9345
119-9345
8

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Rollbar1
Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)4
1Flangenut(1/2inch)4
Installtherollbar.
Seat1
2Seatwireharness1Installtheseattothebase.
Steeringwheel1
Locknut(1-1/2inches)1
Washer1
3Steering-wheelcap1
Installthesteeringwheel.
4Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
5
OilCoolerKit—Greensmaster3300
SeriesTractionUnit(PartNo.119-1691
[purchasedseparately])
Installtheoptionaloilcooler.
Grass-baskethook6
6Flangebolts12Installthegrass-baskethooks.
Gaugebar1
Cuttingunit(obtainfromyourauthorized
ToroDistributor)3
7Grassbasket3
Installthecuttingunits.
8Weightkit(PartNo.119-7129)—sold
separately1Addrearweight.
Warningdecal(PartNo.136-8505)1
9CEmarkdecal1InstalltheCEdecals,ifrequired.
10Nopartsrequired–Reducethetirepressure.
11Nopartsrequired–Burnishthebrakes.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Reviewitbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Engineowner'smanual1Useittoreferenceengineinformation.
Operatortrainingmaterials1Read/viewthematerialsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
DeclarationofConformity1
Noiseratingcerticate1ForCEcompliance
Ignitionkeys2Starttheengine.
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1
InstallingtheRollBar
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rollbar
4Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)
4Flangenut(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Removethetopcratesupportfromthecrate.
2.Removetherollbarfromthecrate.
3.Use4bolts(1/2x3-3/4inches)and4ange
nuts(1/2inch)toinstalltherollbarintothe
ROPSbracketsoneachsideofthemachineas
showninFigure3.
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Figure3
1.Rollbar3.ROPSbracket
2.Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)4.Flangenut(1/2inch)
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
thewireharnessthatcamewiththeseat.
5.Routetheseatwiringharnessaroundtheseat
slides,ensuringthatitisnotpinchedwhenthe
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seatmoves,andconnectittotheportonthe
bottomoftheseat.
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.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponents,causing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses
toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.
1.Removethefastenersandbatteryclampand
liftoutthebattery.
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.
Important:Failuretocorrectlyactivatethe
batterymayresultinbatterygassingand/or
prematurebatteryfailure.
7.Installtheventcaps.
8.Placethebatteryonthebatterytrayandsecure
itwiththebatteryclampandfastenersremoved
previously.
9.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenthenegativecable(black)
tothenegative(–)terminalofthebatteryand
securethemwiththeboltsandnuts(Figure8).
Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminal
topreventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcables,causingsparks.
Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,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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5
InstallingtheOilCooler
Optional
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
OilCoolerKit—Greensmaster3300SeriesTraction
Unit(PartNo.119-1691[purchasedseparately])
Procedure
Ifyouareoperatingthemachineinhotclimates,
wheretheambienttemperatureisabove29°C(85°F),
orusingitforheavy-dutyuse(mowingotherthan
greens,suchasfairwaysorverticutting),installthe
optionalhydraulicoilcoolerkit(PartNo.119-1691).
6
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
7
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Gaugebar
3Cuttingunit(obtainfromyourauthorizedT oro
Distributor)
3Grassbasket
Procedure
1.Preparethecuttingunitsforinstallation;referto
yourcuttingunitOperator’sManual.
2.Applygreasetotheinsidediameterofthedrive
coupler.
3.Installthecuttingunits;refertoInstallingthe
CuttingUnits(page42).
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8
AddingRearWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Weightkit(PartNo.119-7129)—soldseparately
Procedure
ThismachinecomplieswithANSIB71.4-2017and
ENISO5395:2013whenequippedwiththeWeight
Kit(PartNo.119-7129).
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InstallingtheCEDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal(PartNo.136-8505)
1CEmarkdecal
Procedure
Ifyouusethismachineinacountrythatcompliesto
CEstandards,performthefollowingstepsafteryou
installtheweightkittothemachine:
•ApplytheCEwarningdecal(PartNo.136-8505)
overtheexistingwarningdecal(PartNo.
136-8506).
•ApplytheCEmarkdecaltotheframeunderthe
frontoftheseat(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.CEmarkdecal
10
ReducingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevels
beforestartingthemachine;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page34).
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BurnishingtheBrakes
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Firmlyapplythebrakesanddrivethemachineat
mowingspeeduntilthebrakesarehot,asindicated
bytheirsmell.Youmayneedtoadjustthebrakes
afterthebreak-inperiod;refertoAdjustingtheBrakes
(page36).
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ProductOverview
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Figure11
1.Engine5.Steeringwheel
2.Rollbar6.Tractionpedal
3.Controlpanel7.Footrest
4.Seat8.Cuttingunits
Controls
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure12)has3functions:
tomakethemachinemoveforward,tomoveit
backward,andtostopthemachine.Pressthetop
ofthepedaltomoveforwardandthebottomofthe
pedaltomovebackwardortoassistinstoppingwhen
movingforward.Also,allowthepedaltomovetothe
neutralpositiontostopthemachine.Foryourcomfort,
donotrestthehealofyourfootonthereversepadof
thetractionpedalwhenyouaredrivingthemachine
forward.(Figure13).
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Figure12
1.Tractionpedal—forward3.Steering-arm-locking
pedal
2.Tactionpedal—reverse
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Figure13
Groundspeedsareasfollows:
•3.2to8km/h(2to5mph)forwardmowingspeed
•16km/h(10mph)maximumtransportspeed
•4.0km/h(2.5mph)reversespeed
Steering-Arm-LockingPedal
Pressthepedal(Figure12)andraiseorlowerthe
steeringarmforoperatorcomfort,then,releasethe
pedaltolockthearminplace.
ThrottleLever
Usethethrottlelever(Figure14)tocontrolthespeed
oftheengine.MovethethrottlelevertowardtheFAST
positiontoincreasestheenginespeed;moveittoward
theSLOWpositiontodecreasetheenginespeed.
Note:Youcannotstoptheengineusingthethrottle
lever.
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Figure14
1.Ignitionswitch5.Throttlelever
2.Chokelever6.Service-indicatorlight
3.Functional-controllever7.Engine-oil-pressurelight
4.Raise/lowermowcontrol8.Leak-indicatorlight
ChokeLever
Tostartacoldengine,closethecarburetorchoke
bypushingthechokeleverforward(Figure14)to
theCLOSEDposition.Aftertheenginestarts,regulate
thechokelevertokeeptheenginerunningsmoothly.
Assoonaspossible,openthechokebypullingthe
leverrearwardtotheOPENposition.Awarmengine
requireslittleornochoking.
Raise/LowerMowControl
Movingthecontrol(Figure14)forwardduringcutting
operationlowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.
Pullbackonthecontroltostopthereelsandraise
thecuttingunits.Tostopthereelswithoutraisingthe
cuttingunits,pullbackonthecontrolmomentarily
andreleasingit.Startthereelsbymovingthecontrol
forward.
Functional-ControlLever
Thefunctional-controllever(Figure14)provides2
tractionselectionsplusaNEUTRALposition.Youcan
shiftfrommowtotransportortransporttomow(not
toneutral)whilethemachineisinmotion;nodamage
willresult.
•REARposition—neutralposition;usewhen
backlappingthereels
•MIDDLEposition—usewhencuttinggrass
•FRONTposition—usewhendrivingthemachine
betweenjobsites
IgnitionSwitch
Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure14)andturnit
clockwisetotheSTARTpositiontostarttheengine.
Releasethekeyassoonastheenginestarts;
thekeymovestotheONposition.Turnthekey
counterclockwisetotheSTOPpositiontoshutoffthe
engine.
Engine-Oil-PressureLight
Thelight(Figure14)glowsiftheengine-oilpressure
dropsbelowasafelevel.
Service-IndicatorLight
Theservice-indicatorlight(Figure14)illuminates
whenthemachinesensorsdetectanissuewith1of
thesystemsofthemachine.Ifthislightilluminates,
stopwhatyouaredoinganddrivetoasafelocation
whereyouoraservicetechniciancandiagnose
theproblem.Formoreinformationondiagnosing
systemissuesusingtheserviceindicatorlight,referto
DiagnosingtheServiceIndicatorLight(page46).
Leak-IndicatorLight
Thislightilluminatesandanalarmsoundsifthe
hydraulicuidleveldropsinthehydraulicreservoir;
refertoOperatingtheLeakDetector(page41)and
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel(page37).
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure15)indicatesthetotalhours
themachinehasoperated.Itstartstofunction
wheneveryourotatetheignitionswitchtotheON
position.
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Figure15
1.Hourmeter
Parking-BrakeLever
Pullthebrakelever(Figure16)toengagetheparking
brake.Disengageitbysqueezingthereleaselever
ontheundersideofthebrakeleverandloweringit
tothereleasedposition.Engagetheparkingbrake
wheneveryouleavethemachine.
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Figure16
1.Parking-brakelever2.Releaselever
BacklapLever
Thebacklapleverislocatedundertheplasticcoverto
theleftoftheseat.Usethebacklaplever(Figure17)
inconjunctionwiththeraise/lowermowcontrollever
andthereel-speedcontrolforbacklappingthereels.
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Figure17
1.Backlaplever—mow
position
2.Backlaplever—backlap
position
Reel-SpeedControl
Thereel-speedcontrolislocatedundertheplastic
covertotheleftoftheseat.Usethereel-speedcontrol
(Figure18)toadjustthespeedofthereels.
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Figure18
1.Reel-speedcontrol
Seat-AdjustingLever
Theseat-adjustingleverislocatedonthefront,left
corneroftheseat(Figure19),allowingyoutoadjust
theseatforwardandrearward.
Note:Ifyouneedadditionaladjustmentontheseat,
youcanremovethe4nutssecuringtheseatslide
railstothebaseandmovetheseatsliderailstothe
secondsetofmountingholesprovided.
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Figure19
1.Seat-adjustinghandle
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure20),behind
theseatandunderthefueltank,whenstoringor
transportingthemachineonatruckortrailer.
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Figure20
1.Fuelshutoff(underthefueltank)
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Widthofcut151cm(59.5inches)
Wheeltread128cm(50.5inches)
Wheelbase119cm(46.9inches)
Overalllength(w/baskets)249cm(98.0inches)
Overallwidth179cm(70.6inches)
Overallheight205cm(80.8inches)
NetWeightw/reels(8Blade)633kg(1,395lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourT oroequipment,countonT oro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Toro
deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact
engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace
ofmind,insistonT orogenuineparts.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto
ensurethatthecuttingunitsareingoodworking
condition.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
FuelSpecication
Fueltankcapacity:26.6L(7USgallons)
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).
•Donotusefuelthatcontainsmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinter,unlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold)fuel.
•Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage,
whichmaynotbecoveredunderthewarranty.
Important:Donotusefueladditivesotherthan
afuelstabilizer/conditioner.Donotusefuel
stabilizerswithanalcoholbasesuchasethanol,
methanol,orisopropanol.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit
(Figure21orFigure22).
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Figure21
Machineswithafueltanksightgauge.
1.Fueltanksightgauge
2.Fuel-tankcap
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Figure22
Machineswithafuelgauge.
1.Fuelgauge
2.Fuel-tankcap
2.Addthespeciedfueltothefueltankuntilthe
levelis25mm(1inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.
Thisspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand.
Watchthefuellevelinthesightgaugeorfuel
gaugewhenyouarellingthetank.
Important:Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.
3.Installthecap.
Note:Youwillhearaclicksoundwhenthecap
issecure.
4.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
followingprocedures:
•Checktheengine-oillevel—refertoCheckingthe
EngineOil(page31).
•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel—refertoChecking
theHydraulic-FluidLevel(page37).
•Checkthereel-to-bedknifecontact—referto
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact(page44).
•Checkthetirepressure—refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page34).
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;slip-resistant,substantial
footprotection;andhearingprotection.Tieback
longhairanddonotwearjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction
couldcausethemachinetoslide.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and
youareintheoperatingposition.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall
times.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour
vision.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll
overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge
givesway.
•Stopthecuttingunitswheneveryouarenot
mowing.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthecuttingunits
afterstrikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal
vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut
offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof
cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating
position).
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gassesareenclosed.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
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