Toro Greensmaster TriFlex 3400 User manual

FormNo.3417-544RevA
Greensmaster®3400TriFlex®
TractionUnit
ModelNo.04520—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3417-544*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002
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.
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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
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................9
1InstallingtheRollBar.....................................10
2InstallingtheSeat..........................................10
3InstallingtheSteeringWheel..........................10
4ActivatingandChargingtheBattery................11
5InstallingtheOilCooler(optional)...................12
6InstallingtheGrass-BasketHooks.................13
7InstallingtheCuttingUnits.............................13
8AddingRearWeight.......................................13
9InstallingEUDecals.......................................13
10InstallingtheCEGuardKit...........................13
11ReducingtheTirePressure..........................14
12BurnishingtheBrakes..................................14
ProductOverview...................................................14
Controls...........................................................14
Specications..................................................18
Attachments/Accessories.................................18
Operation................................................................18
BeforeOperationSafety...................................18
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................19
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................20
DuringOperationSafety...................................20
BreakingintheMachine...................................21
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................21
CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..............22
DrivingtheMachinewithoutMowing.................22
Mowing.............................................................23
AfterOperationSafety......................................24
InspectingandCleaningafterMowing..............24
HaulingtheMachine.........................................24
TowingtheMachine..........................................25
Maintenance...........................................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........26
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................27
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................28
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...................................28
EngineMaintenance...........................................28
EngineSafety...................................................28
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................28
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................29
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................31
DrainingWaterfromtheFuelFilter....................31
ReplacingtheFuelFilter/Water
Separator......................................................31
InspectingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................32
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................32
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................32
ServicingtheBattery.........................................32
LocatingtheFuses...........................................33
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................33
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................33
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel
Nuts..............................................................33
AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral..............33
AdjustingtheTransportSpeed..........................34
AdjustingtheMowingSpeed............................35
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................35
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................35
CleaningtheRadiatorScreen...........................35
CheckingtheEngine-CoolantLevel..................36
BrakeMaintenance.............................................36
AdjustingtheBrakes.........................................36
BeltMaintenance................................................37
AdjustingtheAlternatorBelt.............................37
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................37
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................37
ServicingtheHydraulicFluid............................37
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................39
CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................40
CuttingUnitSafety............................................40
InstallingandRemovingtheCutting
Units..............................................................40
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact............42
SettingtheReelSpeed.....................................42
BacklappingtheReels......................................43
DiagnosticsSystem.............................................44
DiagnosingtheServiceIndicatorLight..............44
Storage...................................................................45
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordance
withENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2017and
meetsthesestandardswhentheappropriate
weightkitisadded.
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.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthisOperator’sManual.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal119-9343
119-9343
4

decal115-8156
115-8156
1.Reelheight3.8–Bladecuttingunit5.14–Bladecuttingunit7.Fast
2.5–Bladecuttingunit4.11–Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed8.Slow
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).
5

decal117-2718
117–2718
decal131-2046
131-2046
1.Doublelights3.Off
2.Singlelight
decal119-9346
119-9346
1.Pressthepedaltounlock.2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
information.
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
6

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
7

decal133-2338
133-2338
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—slowthe
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.
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,shutofftheengine,
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.
8

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Rollbar1
Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)4
1Flangenut(1/2inch)4
Installtherollbar.
2Seat-completionkit1Installtheseattothebase.
Steeringwheel1
Locknut(1-1/2inches)1
Washer1
3Steering-wheelcap1
Installthesteeringwheel.
4Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
5Nopartsrequired–Installtheoptionaloilcooler.
Grass-baskethook6
6Flangebolts12Installthegrass-baskethooks.
Gaugebar1
Cuttingunit(obtainfromyourToro
Distributor)3
7Grassbasket3
Installthecuttingunits.
8
WeightKit,PartNo.121-6665
(purchaseseparately)Note:Thiskitis
notrequiredforunitswiththe3wheel
drivekitinstalled.
1Addrearweight.
9Warningdecal(PartNo.133-2339)1InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.
10CEGuardKit(ModelNo.
04442—purchaseseparately)1InstalltheCEGuardKit,ifrequired.
11Nopartsrequired–Reducethetirepressure.
12Nopartsrequired–Burnishthebrakes.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Reviewitbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Engineowner'smanual1Useittoreferenceengineinformation.
Operatortrainingmaterials1Read/viewthematerialsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
DeclarationofConformity1
Noiseratingcerticate1ForCEcompliance
Ignitionkeys2Starttheengine.
9

1
InstallingtheRollBar
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rollbar
4Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)
4Flangenut(1/2inch)
Procedure
1.Removethetopcratesupportfromthecrate.
2.Removetherollbarfromthecrate.
3.Installtherollbarintothepocketsoneachside
ofthemachine,using4bolts(1/2x3-3/4inches)
and4angenuts(1/2inch)asshowninFigure
3.
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Figure3
1.Rollbar3.Flangenut(1/2inch)
2.Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)
4.Torquethefastenersto136to149N∙m(100to
110ft-lb).
2
InstallingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seat-completionkit
Procedure
Acquireyourdesiredseatkitfromyourdistributorand
installitasdirectedintheinstructionincludedwith
thekit.
3
InstallingtheSteering
Wheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Steeringwheel
1Locknut(1-1/2inches)
1Washer
1Steering-wheelcap
Procedure
1.Slidethesteeringwheelontothesteeringshaft
(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Steeringwheel3.Locknut
2.Washer4.Cap
2.Slidethewasherontothesteeringshaft(Figure
4).
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3.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwitha
locknutandtightenitto27to35N∙m(20to26
ft-lb)(Figure4).
4.Installthecaptothesteeringwheelandsecure
itwith6bolts(Figure4).
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.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps(Figure5).
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Figure5
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntilthe
platesarecoveredwithabout6mm(1/4inch)
ofuid(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillas
necessarytobringtheelectrolytetowithinabout
6mm(1/4inch)ofthebottomofthellwell
(Figure6).
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.
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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(Figure7).
Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminal
topreventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.
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Figure7
1.Negative(-)
2.Positive(+)
5
InstallingtheOilCooler
(optional)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifyouareoperatingthemachineinhotclimates,
wheretheambienttemperatureisabove29°C(85°
F),orusingitforheavy-dutyuse(mowingotherthan
greens,suchasfairwaysorverticutting),installa
HydraulicOilCoolerKit,PartNo.119-1691.
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6
InstallingtheGrass-Basket
Hooks
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
6Grass-baskethook
12Flangebolts
Procedure
Installthe6grass-baskethooksontotheendsofthe
suspension-armbarsusingthe12angebolts(Figure
8).
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Figure8
1.Flangebolt3.Suspension-armbar
2.Grass-baskethook
7
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Gaugebar
3Cuttingunit(obtainfromyourToroDistributor)
3Grassbasket
Procedure
1.Setupthecuttingunitsasdescribedinthe
cuttingunitOperator’sManual.
2.Applygreasetotheinsidediameterofthedrive
coupler.
3.InstallthecuttingunitsasdescribedinInstalling
theCuttingUnits(page40).
8
AddingRearWeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
WeightKit,PartNo.121-6665(purchaseseparately)
Note:Thiskitisnotrequiredforunitswiththe3wheel
drivekitinstalled.
Procedure
ThisunitcomplieswithENISO5395:2013andANSI
B71.4-2017whenequippedwithWeightKit,PartNo.
121-6665.
Note:Iftheunitisequippedwitha3-WheelDrive
Kit,additionalweightisnotrequiredtomeetENISO
5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2017.
9
InstallingEUDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal(PartNo.133-2339)
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedintheEU,afxthewarning
decal133-2339overEnglishwarningdecal133-2338.
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10
InstallingtheCEGuardKit
EUOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1CEGuardKit(ModelNo.04442—purchase
separately)
Procedure
ThismachinecomplieswithENISO5395:2013when
youequipitwiththeCEGuardKit(ModelNo.04442).
11
ReducingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareover-inatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevels
beforestartingthemachine.RefertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page33).
12
BurnishingtheBrakes
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Firmlyapplythebrakesanddrivethemachineat
mowingspeeduntilthebrakesarehot,asindicated
bytheirsmell.Youmayneedtoadjustthebrakes
afterthebreak-inperiod;refertoAdjustingtheBrakes
(page36).
ProductOverview
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Figure9
1.Engine5.Steeringwheel
2.Rollbar6.Tractionpedal
3.Controlpanel7.Footrest
4.Seat8.Reelswithgrassbaskets
Controls
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure10)has3functions:
tomakethemachinemoveforward,tomoveit
backward,andtostopthemachine.Pressthetop
ofthepedaltomoveforwardandthebottomofthe
pedaltomovebackwardortoassistinstoppingwhen
movingforward.Also,allowthepedaltomovetothe
neutralpositiontostopthemachine.Foroperator
comfort,donotresttheheelofyourfootonreverse
whenoperatingforward(Figure11).
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g014603
Figure10
1.Tractionpedal—forward3.Steering-arm-locking
pedal
2.Tactionpedal—reverse
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Figure11
Groundspeedsareasfollows:
•3.2to8km/h(2to5mph)forwardmowingspeed
•16km/h(10mph)maximumtransportspeed
•4.0km/h(2.5mph)reversespeed
Steering-Arm-LockingPedal
Pressthepedal(Figure10)andraiseorlowerthe
steeringarmforoperatorcomfort,then,releasethe
pedaltolockthearminplace.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure12)allowsyoutocontrolthe
speedoftheengine.Movethethrottlelevertoward
theFASTpositiontoincreasestheenginespeed;
moveittowardtheSLOWpositiontodecreasethe
enginespeed.
Note:Youcannotstoptheengineusingthethrottle
lever.
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Figure12
1.Throttlelever6.Battery-warninglight
2.Raise/Lowermowcontrol7.Service-indicatorlight
3.Functional-controllever8.Glow-plug-indicatorlight
4.Ignitionswitch9.Water-temperaturelight
5.Engine-oil-pressurelight
Raise/LowerMowControl
Movingthecontrol(Figure12)forwardduring
operationlowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.
Pullbackonthecontroltostopthereelsandraise
thecuttingunits.Duringoperation,youcanstopthe
reelsbypullingbackonthecontrolmomentarilyand
releasingit.Startthereelsbymovingthecontrol
forward.
Functional-ControlLever
Thefunctional-controllever(Figure12)provides2
tractionselectionsplusaNEUTRALposition.Youcan
shiftfrommowtotransportortransporttomow(not
toneutral)whilethemachineisinmotion;nodamage
willresult.
•REARposition—neutralandbacklapping
•MIDDLEposition—usedformowingoperation
•FRONTposition—usedfortransportoperation
IgnitionSwitch
Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure12)andturnit
clockwiseasfaraspossibletotheSTARTposition
tostarttheengine.Releasethekeyassoonasthe
enginestarts;thekeymovestotheONposition.Turn
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thekeycounterclockwisetotheOFFpositiontoshut
offtheengine.
Battery-WarningLight
Thelight(Figure12)glowsifthebatterychargeislow.
Engine-Oil-PressureLight
Thelight(Figure12)glowsiftheengine-oilpressure
dropsbelowasafelevel.
Water-TemperatureLight
Thelight(Figure12)glowsandtheengine
automaticallyshutsdownwhentheengine-coolant
temperaturegetstoohigh.Iftheengineshutsdown,
youcanstarttheengineanddrivethemachinefor10
secondsbeforeitwillshutdownagain,allowingyouto
movethemachinetoalocationwhereyoucanallow
ittocooldown.
Service-IndicatorLight
Theservice-indicatorlight(Figure12)illuminates
whenthemachinesensorsdetectanissuewith1of
thesystemsofthemachine.Ifthislightilluminates,
stopwhatyouaredoinganddrivetoasafelocation
whereyouoraservicetechniciancandiagnose
theproblem.Formoreinformationondiagnosing
systemissuesusingtheserviceindicatorlight,referto
DiagnosingtheServiceIndicatorLight(page44).
Glow-Plug-IndicatorLight
Whentheglow-plug-indicatorlight(Figure12)islit,it
indicatestheglowplugsareon.
Note:Theglow-plug-indicatorlightmayilluminate
forashorttimeaftertheenginehasstarted;thisis
normal.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure13)indicatesthetotalhours
themachinehasoperated.Itstartstofunction
wheneveryourotatetheignitionswitchtotheON
position.
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Figure13
1.Hourmeter
Parking-BrakeLever
Pulluponthebrakelever(Figure14)tosetthe
parkingbrake.Disengageitbysqueezingtherelease
leverontheundersideofthebrakeleverandlowering
itdowntothereleasedposition.Locktheparking
brakeanytimeyouleavethemachine.
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Figure14
1.Parking-brakelever2.Releaselever
BacklapLever
Thebacklapleverislocatedundertheplasticcoverto
theleftoftheseat.Usethebacklaplever(Figure15)
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inconjunctionwiththeraise/lowermowcontrollever
andthereel-speedcontrolforbacklappingthereels.
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Figure15
1.Backlaplever—mow
position
2.Backlaplever—backlap
position
Reel-SpeedControl
Thereel-speedcontrolislocatedundertheplastic
covertotheleftoftheseat.Usethereel-speedcontrol
(Figure16)toadjustthespeedofthereels.
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Figure16
1.Reel-speedcontrol
Seat-AdjustingLever
Theseat-adjustingleverislocatedonthefront,left
corneroftheseat(Figure17),allowingyoutoadjust
theseatforwardandrearward.
Note:Ifyouneedadditionaladjustmentontheseat,
youcanremovethe4nutssecuringtheseatslide
railstothebaseandmovetheseatsliderailstothe
secondsetofmountingholesprovided.
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Figure17
1.Seat-adjustinghandle
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure18),behind
theseatandunderthefueltank,whenstoringor
transportingthemachineonatruckortrailer.
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Figure18
1.Fuelshutoff(underthefueltank)
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Widthofcut151cm(59.5inches)
Wheeltread128cm(50.5inches)
Wheelbase123cm(48.5inches)
Overalllength(w/baskets)249cm(98inches)
Overallwidth179cm(70.5inches)
Overallheight205cm(81inches)
NetWeightw/reels(11Blade)696kg(1,535lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourT oroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T oro
deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact
engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace
ofmind,insistonT orogenuineparts.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
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.
•Neverremovethefuelcaporllthefueltankwhile
theengineisrunningorhot.
•Neverrefuelthemachineinanenclosedspace.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
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FillingtheFuelTank
•Fueltankcapacity:22.7L(6U.S.gallons)
•RecommendedFuel:
–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,freshdiesel
fuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow(<500ppm)
orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The
minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchase
fuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180
daystoensurefuelfreshness.
–Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(No.2-D)
attemperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)and
winter-grade(No.1-DorNo.1-D/2-Dblend)
belowthattemperature.Useofwinter-grade
fuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerash
pointandcoldowcharacteristicswhichwill
easestartingandreducefuellterplugging.
Note:Useofsummer-gradefuelabove-7°
C(20°F)willcontributetowardlongerfuel
pumplifeandincreasedpowercomparedto
winter-gradefuel.
–Thismachinecanalsouseabiodiesel
blendedfuelofuptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%
petrodiesel).Thepetrodieselportionshouldbe
loworultra-lowsulfur.Observethefollowing
precautions:
◊Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeet
specicationASTMD6751orEN14214.
◊Theblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeet
ASTMD975orEN590.
◊Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedby
biodieselblends.
◊UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesser
blendsincoldweather.
◊Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontact
withfuelastheymaybedegradedover
time.
◊Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedfora
timeafterconvertingtobiodieselblends.
◊Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformore
informationonbiodiesel.
Yourfueltankhasasightglass(Figure19)orafuel
gauge(Figure20).Refertotheseguresforthis
procedure.
g222668
Figure19
Fueltank—sightglassequipped
1.Fuel-tankcap2.Sightglass
g222666
Figure20
Fueltank—fuelgaugeequipped
1.Fuelgauge2.Fuel-tankcap
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit.
2.Fillthetankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to
1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.
Important:Donotoverllthetank.Use
thesightglassorfuelgaugetocheckthe
amountoffuelinthetank.
3.Installthecap.
4.Wipeupanyfuelthatmayhavespilled.
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PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
followingprocedures:
•Checktheengine-oillevel—refertoCheckingthe
EngineOil(page29).
•Drainwaterfromthefuellter—refertoDraining
WaterfromtheFuelFilter(page31).
•Checkthecoolingsystem—refertoCooling
SystemSafety(page35).
•Checkthetirepressure—refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page33).
•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel—refertoChecking
theHydraulic-FluidLevel(page37).
•Checkthereel-to-bedknifecontact—referto
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact(page42).
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.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including
toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do
thefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.
•Useaccessories,attachments,andreplacement
partsapprovedbyTheT oro®Companyonly.
RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)Safety
•DonotremovetheROPSfromthemachine.
•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou
canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.
•Alwayswearyourseatbeltifyourmachinehasa
xedrollbar.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo
notcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage
andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairoralter
it.
SlopeSafety
•Establishyourownproceduresandrulesfor
operatingonslopes.Theseproceduresmust
includesurveyingthesitetodeterminewhich
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