Toro Groundsmaster 30344 User manual

FormNo.3395-857RevB
Groundsmaster®3280-DTraction
Unit
ModelNo.30344—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30345—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3395-857*B

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives.
Fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecic
DeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
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messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Setup...........................................................................14
1InstallingtheSteeringWheel..................................15
2InstallingtheHoodHandle...................................15
3InstallingtheSeat.................................................16
4InstallingtheSeatBelt..........................................16
5InstallingtheManualTube....................................16
6AdjustingtheROPS.............................................17
7ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................17
8CheckingtheTirePressure....................................19
9InstallingtheLift-LockLever................................19
10AdjustingtheCounterbalancePressure..................20
11InstallingRearWeights........................................21
12CheckingtheFluidLevels....................................23
13ReadingtheManualsandViewingtheTraining
Materials............................................................23
ProductOverview.........................................................24
Controls...............................................................24
Specications........................................................27
Attachments/Accessories........................................27
Operation....................................................................27
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................27
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..................................28
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................28
AddingFuel...........................................................30
CheckingtheRearAxleLubricant(Model30345
only).................................................................31
CheckingtheBidirectionalClutchLubricant
(Model30345only).............................................31
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............32
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................32
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................33
CheckingtheInterlockSystem.................................33
PushingorTowingtheMachine................................33
StandardControlModule(SCM)..............................34
OperatingTips......................................................36
Maintenance.................................................................37
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................37
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................38
Lubrication...............................................................39
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................39
EngineMaintenance..................................................42
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................42
ChangingtheEngineOilAndFilter..........................43
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................43
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................43
CleaningtheFuelTank............................................43
InspectingtheFuelLinesandConnections.................44
BleedingtheAirfromtheInjectors...........................44
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................44
ServicingtheBattery...............................................44
StoringtheBattery..................................................45
ServicingtheWiringHarness...................................45
AccessingtheFuses................................................45
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................46
ChangingtheRearAxleLubricant(Model30345
only).................................................................46
CheckingtheTorqueonthe
Steering-Cylinder-MountingBolt(Model
30345only)........................................................46
ChangingtheBidirectional-ClutchLubricant
(Model30345only).............................................46
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................47
AdjustingRearWheelToe-in....................................47
AdjustingSteeringStops(Model30345
only).................................................................48
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................49
CleaningtheRadiatorandtheScreen.........................49
BrakeMaintenance....................................................49
AdjustingtheParking-Brake-InterlockSwitch.............49
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................50
BeltMaintenance......................................................51
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt....................................51
ServicingthePTOBelt............................................51
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................52
AdjustingthePTOClutch.......................................52
AdjustingtheTractionPedal....................................52
AdjustingtheTilt-SteeringControl...........................53
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................53
ChangingtheHydraulicOilAndFilter.......................53
Storage........................................................................54
Machine................................................................54
Engine..................................................................54
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Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO
5395:2013whenequippedwiththeproperCEkit(referto
theDeclarationofConformity)andrearweight;referto11
InstallingRearWeights(page21).
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithANSI
B71.4-2012,whenequippedwiththeproperrearweight;refer
to11InstallingRearWeights(page21).
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthe
languageofthismanualitistheowner'sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,andtheproper
useoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,orproperty.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistant
footwear,longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,and
hearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelry
maygettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Checktheoperatorpresencecontrols,safetyswitchesand
shieldstomakesuretheyareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
CAUTION
Adequaterearweightisnecessarytoprevent
therearwheelsfromleavingtheground.Do
notstopsuddenlywhiledeckorimplementis
raised.Donottraveldownhillwiththedeckor
implementraised.Iftherearwheelsleavethe
ground,steeringislost.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextreme
careinhandlingfuel.Fuelisextremelyammableandthe
vaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
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•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses
cancollect.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankill
you.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand
duringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother
thangrass.
•Neverdirectthedischargeofmaterialtowardbystanders
norallowanyonenearthemachinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–Settheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment
–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthemowerdeck.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Disengagebladesifnot
mowing.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)-
UseandMaintenance
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely
necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded
ROPSisinthedownposition.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
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