Toro Groundsmaster 30344 User manual

FormNo.3405-487RevA
Groundsmaster®3280-DTraction
Unit
ModelNo.30344—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.30345—SerialNo.316000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3405-487*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives;
fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless
theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin
Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe
engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,andon
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,
mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
GeneralSafety.........................................................4
SoundPowerLevel..................................................4
SoundPressureLevel...............................................4
VibrationLevel.......................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5
Setup...........................................................................10
1InstallingtheSteeringWheel..................................12
2InstallingtheHoodHandle...................................12
3InstallingtheSeat.................................................12
4InstallingtheSeatBelt..........................................13
5InstallingtheManualTube....................................13
6AdjustingtheROPS.............................................14
7ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................14
8CheckingtheFluidLevels.....................................16
9CheckingtheAirPressureintheTires.....................16
10InstallingtheLift-LockLever..............................17
11AdjustingtheWeightTransferoftheMower
Deck.................................................................17
12InstallingtheRearWeights...................................19
13ReadingtheManualsandViewingtheTraining
Materials............................................................20
ProductOverview.........................................................21
Controls...............................................................21
Brakes...............................................................21
Specications........................................................24
Attachments/Accessories........................................24
BeforeOperation......................................................24
BeforeOperationSafety..........................................24
AccessingtheMachine............................................25
CheckingtheMachineDaily.....................................26
CheckingtheAirPressureintheTires........................26
CheckingtheInterlockSystem.................................27
AddingFueltotheMachine.....................................27
AdjustingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS).............................................................28
AdjustingtheTilt-SteeringControl...........................29
DuringOperation.....................................................29
GeneralSafety........................................................29
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)Safety.................30
SlopeSafety...........................................................30
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.........................30
ResettingthePTOFunction....................................31
BleedingtheFuel-InjectionPump.............................31
OperatingTips......................................................32
AfterOperation........................................................32
AfterOperationSafety............................................32
PushingorTowingtheMachine................................32
HaulingtheMachine...............................................33
Maintenance.................................................................34
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................34
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................35
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................36
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...........................................36
HydraulicPumpAccess...........................................37
Lubrication...............................................................38
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................38
EngineMaintenance..................................................40
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................40
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................41
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................42
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................42
CleaningtheFuelTank............................................43
InspectingtheFuelLinesandConnections.................43
BleedingtheAirfromtheFuel-Injector
Tubing..............................................................43
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................43
ElectricalSystemSafety...........................................43
ServicingtheBattery...............................................43
AccessingtheFuseBlockandStandardControl
Module..............................................................45
AccessingtheFuses................................................45
StandardControlModule(SCM)..............................46
ServicingtheWiringHarness...................................47
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................47
TorquingtheWheel-LugNuts..................................47
MaintainingtheRearAxle(Model30345
Only)................................................................47
MaintainingtheBidirectionalClutch.........................49
MaintainingtheRearWheelAlignment......................49
TorquingtheBoltsfortheSteering-CylinderMount
(Model30345Only)............................................50
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................50
AdjustingSteeringStops(Model30345
Only)................................................................52
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................53
CoolingSystemSafety.............................................53
CoolantSpecication..............................................53
CheckingtheCoolingSystemandCoolant
Level.................................................................53
CheckingtheHoodScreenandRadiatorfor
Debris...............................................................54
CleaningtheHoodScreenandRadiator.....................54
BrakeMaintenance....................................................54
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................54
AdjustingtheParking-Brake-InterlockSwitch.............55
BeltMaintenance......................................................56
CheckingtheConditionoftheAlternator
Belt...................................................................56
TensioningtheAlternatorBelt.................................56
ServicingthePTOBelt............................................56
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................57
AdjustingthePTOClutchGap................................57
AdjustingtheTractionPedal....................................57
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................59
HydraulicSystemSafety..........................................59
HydraulicFluidSpecication...................................59
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................59
Storage........................................................................61
StoringtheBattery..................................................61
PreparingtheMachine............................................61
PreparingtheEngine..............................................62
3

Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO
5395:2013whenequippedwiththeproperCEkit(referto
theDeclarationofConformity)andrearweight;referto12
InstallingtheRearWeights(page19).
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithANSI
B71.4-2012,whenequippedwiththeproperrearweight;refer
to12InstallingtheRearWeights(page19).
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•ReadandunderstandthecontentsofthisOperator’sManual
beforeyoustarttheengine.Ensurethateveryoneusing
thisproductknowshowtouseitandunderstandsthe
warnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingcomponents
ofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguardsandother
safetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworkingonthe
machine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keepbystandersa
safedistancefromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Neverallow
childrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,settheparkingbrake,andshutoff
theenginebeforeservicing,fueling,oruncloggingthe
machine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safety-alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationintheir
respectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof90
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.70m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.60m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.33m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.17m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
82-8940
1.Locked3.Unlocked
2.Tiltsteering
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,openames,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.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
92–1582
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
93-7841
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
5

93-6686
1.Hydraulicuid
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
93-6697
(Model30345)
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.AddSAE80w-90(API
GL-5)oilevery50hours.
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-7834
1.Nostep4.Traction-reverse
2.Tractionpedal5.Warning—shutoffPTO
priortoraisingdecks;do
notoperatedeckswhen
theyareinraisedposition
3.Traction-forward
105-2511
1.ReadOperator'sManualforstartinginstructions.
6

105-7179
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.Parkingbrake
106-5976
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
106-9206
1.Wheeltorquespecications
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
108-2073
1.Warning—thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat
belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do
notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
117-2718
119-4832
1.Fast3.Slow5.Raisethehopper
2.Continuousvariablesetting4.Lowerthehopper
7

119-4840
1.PTO—On3.Lowerdeck5.Engine—stop7.Engine—start
2.PTO—Off4.Raisedeck6.Engine—run
133–6377
8

133–6375
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,alloperatorsshould
betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandsorfeet,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
2.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthemachine.
6.Tippinghazard—whendrivingdownslopes,lowerthecutting
unit,slowmachinebeforeturning,anddonotturnathigh
speeds.
3.Warning—hearingprotectionmustbeworn.7.Warning—iftherollbarisinstalled,weartheseatbelt.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachineandkeepthedeectorinplace.
106-9290
1.Inputs5.Inseat9.Outputs13.Start
2.Notactive6.PowerT ake-off(PTO)10.PowerT ake-off(PTO)14.Power
3.Hightemperatureshutdown7.ParkingbrakeOff11.Start
4.Hightemperaturewarning8.Neutral12.EnergizetoRun(ETR)
9

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Steeringwheel1
1Cover1Installthesteeringwheel.
Handle1
2Screws2Installthehoodhandle.
Seat—ModelNo.30398(optionalkit)1
3
Mechanicalseatsuspensionkit—Model
No.30312(optionalkit)orPneumatic
seatsuspensionkit—ModelNo.30313
(optionalkit)
1Installtheseat.
Seatbelt1
Bolts(7/16x1inch2
Lockwasher(7/16inch2
4Flatwasher(7/16inch2
Installtheseatbelt.
Manualtube1
5R-clamp2Installthemanualtube.
6Nopartsrequired–AdjusttheROPS.
7Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
8Nopartsrequired–Checktheuidlevels.
9Nopartsrequired–Checktheairpressureinthetires.
Lift-locklever1
Flatwasher1
Springwasher1
Spacer1
Screw(1/4x1inch)1
10
Flangelocknut(1/4inch)1
Installthelift-locklever.
11Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheweighttransferpressure.
12Rearweightkit(s)—asneeded-Installtherearweights.
10

ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual2
EngineOperator'sManual1
PartsCatalog1
OperatorTrainingMaterial1
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
Certicateofcompliance1
CerticateofQuality1
Rollpin1
Bolt(5/16x1-3/4inches)2
Locknut(5/16inch)2
Cylinderpin2
Cotterpin(3/16x1-1/2inches)4
13
Brake-returnsprings2
Readthemanualsandwatchthe
trainingmaterialsbeforeoperatingthe
machine.Usethelistedhardwarefor
theinstallationofattachments.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Reviewbeforeoperatingmachine
Engineowner'sManual1Usetoreferenceengineinformation
PartsCatalog1Usetoreferencepartnumbers
Operatortrainingmaterials1Reviewbeforeoperatingmachine
DeclarationofConformity1-
WARNING
ThePTOuniversalshaftisattachedtothemachineframe.DonotoperatethePTOwithoutrstremoving
theuniversalshaftorcouplingittoasuitableimplement.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
11

1
InstallingtheSteeringWheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Steeringwheel
1Cover
Procedure
1.Removethesteeringwheelfromtheshippingskid
(Figure3).
Figure3
1.Steeringwheel4.Foamcollar
2.Jamnut5.Cover
3.Dustcover6.Washer
2.Removethejamnutandwasherfromthesteeringshaft.
Note:Ensurethatthefoamcollaranddustcover
remainonthesteeringshaft(Figure3).
3.Slidethesteeringwheelandwasherontothesteering
shaft(Figure3).
4.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwiththejamnut.
Tightenthejamnutto27-35N∙m(20-26ft-lb).
5.Mountthecovertothesteeringwheel(Figure3).
2
InstallingtheHoodHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handle
2Screws
Procedure
1.Removeanddiscardthe2screwsandnutssecuringthe
hoodcablebracketandtotheundersideofthehood
(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Hoodcablebracket
2.Mountthehandleandthecablebrackettothehood
with2screws(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Handle2.Hood-cablebracket
12

3
InstallingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seat—ModelNo.30398(optionalkit)
1
Mechanicalseatsuspensionkit—ModelNo.30312
(optionalkit)orPneumaticseatsuspensionkit—Model
No.30313(optionalkit)
Procedure
TheGroundsmaster3280-Disshippedwithouttheseat
assembly.Obtainandinstalltheoptionalseat(Model30398)
andtheMechanicalSeatSuspensionKit(Model30312)orthe
PneumaticSeatSuspensionKit(Model30313).Refertothe
seatkitfortheinstallationinstructions.
Note:ObtainandinstalltheAuxiliaryPowerUnitKit
(Model30382)beforeinstallingaPneumaticSuspensionSeat
Kittothemachine.
Note:Referto5InstallingtheManualTube(page13)before
mountingtheseattotheseatsuspension.
4
InstallingtheSeatBelt
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Seatbelt
2Bolts(7/16x1inch
2Lockwasher(7/16inch
2Flatwasher(7/16inch
Procedure
Important:Mountthelatchsideofthebelttotheright
sideoftheseat.
Figure6
1.Seat-beltlatch
1.Assembleendofeachseatbelthalvestotheholesin
thebackoftheseatwith2bolts(7/16x1inch),at
washers(7/16inch),andlockwashers(7/16inch)
(Figure6).
2.Torquetheboltsto61to75N∙m(45to55ft-lb).
5
InstallingtheManualTube
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Manualtube
2R-clamp
Procedure
1.RemovethemanualtubeandR-clampssecuredtothe
seatplate.
Note:Discardthe2mountingboltsandatwashers.
2.Removethe2nutsandvinylcaps(ifpreviously
installed)securingtheupperseatbrackettotheleftside
oftheseatsuspension(Figure7).
3.LooselymounttheR-clampstotheseatbracketstuds
withthe2nutspreviouslyremoved(Figure7).
Note:PositiontheR-clampsundertheseat-suspension
tabs.
13

Figure7
1.R-clamps4.Manualtube
2.Upperseatbracket5.Vinylcap
3.Seatsuspension
4.InstallthemanualtubeintotheR-clampsandtighten
thenuts(Figure7).
5.Insertthevinylcapsontotheseatbracketstuds.
6
AdjustingtheROPS
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandremovethe2pins
fromtherollbar(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Rollbar3.Hairpincotter
2.Pin
2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstallthe
2pinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotters(Figure
8).
Note:Therollbarisanintegralandeffectivesafety
device.Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
position.Lowertherollbartemporarilyonlywhen
absolutelynecessary.
Important:Donotweartheseatbeltwhenthe
rollbarisinthedownposition.
7
ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
AddingElectrolytetotheBattery
WARNING
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa
deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith
skin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafetyglassesto
shieldyoureyesandrubberglovestoprotect
yourhands.
•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
availableforushingtheskin.
Important:Useonlyelectrolytewithaspecicgravity
of1.265toinitiallyllbattery.
1.Removethebatteryfromthemachine.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovetheventcaps
(Figure9).
14

Figure9
1.Ventcaps
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout6mm(1/4inch)ofuid
(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.
Note:Rellasnecessarytobringtheelectrolyteto
withinabout6mm(1/4inch)ofthebottomofthe
llwell(Figure10).
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
ChargingtheBattery
1.Connecta3to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryatarateof3to4ampsuntil
thespecicgravityoftheelectrolyteis1.250orhigher
andthetemperatureofthebatteryisatleast16°C
(60°F),withallcellsfreelydischarginggas.
2.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandthendisconnectthe
chargerfromthebatteryposts.
Note:Incompletechargingmayresultingassingof
thebatteryandtheoverowofbatteryacid,causing
corrosivedamagetothemachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
InstallingtheBatterytotheMachine
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst
metaltractorcomponentscausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting
inpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot
allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal
partsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetweenthe
batteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthetractor.
1.Installthebatteryintothemachine.
2.Installthepositive-batterycable(red)tothepositive
(+)terminal,andslidetherubberbootoverthe
positiveterminal(Figure11).
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
themachineandcablescausingsparks.
Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.
15

Figure11
1.Positive(+)3.Frontofthemachine
2.Negative(-)
WARNING
Connectingcablestothewrongpostcould
damagetheelectricalsystemandresultin
personalinjury.
Note:Ensurethatthebatterycablesareroutedaway
fromanysharpedgesormovingparts.
3.Installthenegative-batterycable(black)tothenegative
(-)terminalofthebattery(Figure11).
8
CheckingtheFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
•Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeandaftertheengineis
rststarted;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page
41).
•Checktheleveloftherear-axlelubricantlevel(Model
30345only)beforetheengineisrststarted;referto
CheckingtheRearAxleLubricant(Model30345Only)
(page47).
•Checkthelevelofthebidirectionalclutchlubricantlevel
(Model30345only)beforetheengineisrststarted;refer
toCheckingtheBidirectionalClutchLubricant(Model
30345Only)(page49).
•Checkthecoolantlevelbeforetheengineisrststarted;
refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystemandCoolantLevel
(page53).
•Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuidlevelbeforethe
engineisrststarted;refertoCheckingtheHydraulic
SystemandFluidLevel(page60).
9
CheckingtheAirPressurein
theTires
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Tireairpressurespecication(frontandreartires):138
kPa(20psi).
Checktheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresbeforethe
engineisrststarted.
Note:Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping;therefore,you
mustreducedairpressureinthetires.
Figure12
16

10
InstallingtheLift-LockLever
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lift-locklever
1Flatwasher
1Springwasher
1Spacer
1Screw(1/4x1inch)
1Flangelocknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
ForCEmodelsonly
1.Carefullylocateandpuncturethecontrol-paneldecal,
infrontoftheliftswitch,toexposethemountinghole
forthelift-locklever(Figure13).
Figure13
1.Mountingscrew(4)3.Mountinghole
2.Controlpanel
2.Removethe4screwssecuringthecontrolpaneltothe
machine(Figure13).
3.Insertthelift-locklever,spacer,wavewasher,and
atwasherontothe1/4x1inchpan-headscrew
positioningasshowninFigure14.
Figure14
1.Screw5.Flatwasher
2.LIFT-LOCKlever6.Decal
3.Springwasher7.Locknut
4.Spacer
4.Insertthelift-lockleverassemblyscrewintothe
control-panelholeandsecureitwithalocknut.
Positionthelift-lockleverasshowninFigure14.
5.Afxthelift-lockleverdecaltothecontrolpanelas
showninFigure14.
6.Securethecontrolpaneltomachine,withthescrews
previouslyremoved.
7.Tooperatethelift-locklever,rotateitunderthefront
edgeoftheliftswitchtopreventtheswitchfrombeing
activated.
11
AdjustingtheWeightTransfer
oftheMowerDeck
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Youcanchangethehydraulicpressureusedtotransferthe
weightofthemowerdecktothetractionunitbyadjusting
weight-transfervalveoftheliftmanifold.Forbestcutting
performance,adjusttheweight-transfervalvesothatany
bouncingmotionofthemowerdeckisminimaloveruneven
turf,butalsoadjusttheweight-transfervalvesothatthe
mowerdeckdoesnotrideheavilyoveratterrain.
•Toimprovethecontour-trackingperformanceofthe
cuttingdeckasyouoperatethemachineoveruneventurf,
decreasetheweight-transfer(hydraulic)pressureatthe
liftmanifold.
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Note:Ifthecastersofthemowerdeckoatabovethe
ground,thehydraulicpressureoftheweighttransfer
valveissetattoohigh.
•Whenyouarecuttingatturf,whenthecuttingdeckis
scalpingthegrass,orifthequalityofcutisunevenfrom
sidetoside,increasetheweight-transferpressureatthe
liftmanifold.
Note:Increasingweight-transferpressurealsotransfers
theweightfromthecastersofthecuttingdecktothe
wheelsofthetractionunit,therebyimprovingthetraction
ofthetractionunit.
Adjusttheweight-transferpressureasfollows:
1.Settheparkingbrake,setthePTOswitchisintheOFF
position,andlowerthecuttingdeck.
2.Locatetheliftmanifoldfromunderthemachine,
inboardtherightframechannel,behindthefrontaxle
(Figure15).
Figure15
3.Connectapressuregaugetothetestportattherearof
theliftmanifold(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Liftmanifold3.Removethecapfromthe
weight-transferspool
2.Testport
4.Atthefrontoftheliftmanifold,removethecapfrom
theweight-transferspool(Figure16).
5.Loosenthejamnutatthebottomoftheweight-transfer
spool(Figure16).
6.StarttheengineandsetthethrottletoHIGHIDLE.
7.Useahex-socketwrenchtoadjusttheliftvalveof
theweight-transferspooluntilthedesiredpressureis
measuredonthegauge;refertothechartthatfollows
fortherecommendedpressuresettingforthecutting
deck..
•Rotatetheadjustingscrewclockwisetoincrease
thepressure.
•Rotatetheadjustingscrewcounterclockwiseto
decreasethepressure.
CuttingDeckWeight-TransferePressure
52inchSideDischargeDeck
(Model30555)
827kPa(120psi)
60inchSideDischargeDeck
(Model30366)or62inBase
Deck(Model30403)or62in
SideDischargeDeck(Model
30551)
1620kPa(235psi)
72inchSideDischargeDeck
(Model31336)or72inBase
Deck(Model30404)or72
inGuardianRecyclerDeck
(Model31335)
1930kPa(280psi)
8.Shutofftheengine.
9.Tightenthejamnutatthebottomoftheweight-transfer
spool,andtorquethenutto13-16N∙m(10-12ft-lb).
10.Removethepressuregaugefromthetestport.
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InstallingtheRearWeights
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
-Rearweightkit(s)—asneeded
Procedure
ThismachinecomplieswithENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012standardswhenequippedwithrearweight—98Kg(215
lb)ofrearweightisinstalledatthefactory.Usethetablethatfollowstodeterminethecombinationsofadditionalweight
required.OrderpartsfromyourlocalAuthorizedToroDistributor.
Note:Beforeinstallinganythird-partykits,contactyourlocalAuthorizedToroDistributor.
WeightTable(machineswith98Kg(215lb)offactoryinstalledrearweightandmachineswith
23Kg(50lb)offactoryinstalledrearweight)
Two-WheelDriveChartAdditional
RearWeight
Required
LeftSideWeight
Required
WeightPart
Number
WeightDescriptionQty.
52inchSideDischargeDeck0kg(0lb)0kg(0lb)---
*77-670034kg(75lb)WheelWeight1
92-9670BracketKit1
52inchSideDischargeDeck
with15cu.ft.Hopper
0kg(0lb)66kg(145lb)*
24-5780RearWeightKit1
24-5790RearWeight,16kg(35lb)1
60-9870Bolt(1/2x4-1/2inches)2
3253-7Lockwasher(1/2inch)2
60inchSideDischargeDeck
or
62inchBaseDeck(Model
30403withRearDischargeKit
or
GuardianKit
16kg(35lb)**0kg(0lb)
3217-9Nut(1/2inch)2
16kg(35lb)34kg(75lb)**77-670034kg(75lb)WheelWeight1
24-5790RearWeight,16kg(35lb)1
60-9870Bolt(1/2x4-1/2inches)2
3253-7Lockwasher(1/2inch)2
60inchSideDischargeDeck
with15cu.ft.Hopper
3217-9Nut(1/2inch)2
62inchSideDischargeDeck0kg(0lb)0kg(0lb)---
132-814923kg(50lb)WheelWeight
(addbothweightstoleft
frontwheel)
1
325–18Bolt
(forwheelweights)
4
92–9670BracketKit1
24–5790RearWeight,16kg(35lbs)1
60-9870Bolt(1/2x2–1/4inches)2
3253-7Lockwasher(1/2inch)2
62inchSideDischargeDeck
with15cu.ft.Hopper
0kg(0lb)39kg(85lb)
3217-9Nut(1/2inch)2
24-5780RearWeightKit1
72inchSideDischargeDeck
or
72inchBaseDeckwithRear
DischargeKitorGuardianKit
or
72inchGuardianRecyclerDeck
32kg(70lb)0kg(0lb)
*Requiresa34kg(75lb)wheelweightontheleftwheel—includedwiththe0.4m3(15ft3)hopper
**Requiresa16kg(35lb)rearweightwhentheuniversalsunshadeisattachedtothemachine
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ReadingtheManualsand
ViewingtheTrainingMaterials
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Operator'sManual
1EngineOperator'sManual
1PartsCatalog
1OperatorTrainingMaterial
1Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet
1Certicateofcompliance
1CerticateofQuality
1Rollpin
2Bolt(5/16x1-3/4inches)
2Locknut(5/16inch)
2Cylinderpin
4Cotterpin(3/16x1-1/2inches)
2Brake-returnsprings
Procedure
1.Readthemanuals.
2.Viewtheoperatortrainingmaterials.
3.Savetherollpin,bolts(5/16x1-3/4inches),and
locknuts(5/16inch)tosecuretheuniversalshaftto
animplement.
4.Savethecylinderpinandcotterpin(3/16x1-1/2
inches)tosecurethedeckliftarmstotheliftcylinder.
5.Savethebrakereturnspringstomountthedecklift
arms.
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