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
yourproduct.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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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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•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna
foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs
orwater
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Onmulti-spindlemowers,takecareasrotating1blade
cancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthedeck,setparkingbrake,stop
engineandremovethekeyfromtheignition.Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromdecks,drives,
silencers/mufers,engineandundersideofmachineto
helppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wearglovesanduse
cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades.Never
straightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.Wearprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes
orsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or
otherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road
useandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”Ifyoumustcross
ortravelonapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofand
complywithlocalregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slowmovingvehiclesigns,andreectors.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.
•Raisethedeckwhendrivingfromaworkareatoanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust
pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.
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•Iftheenginestallsormachinecannotmakeittothetop
ofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.Alwaysback
slowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornearthe
mowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,combined
withterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned
guardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donotresume
mowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesurethatallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
thatallhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin-holeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthedeckand
attachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanyparts
ofthebodyawayfromthedeck,attachments,andany
movingparts,especiallythescreenatthesideofthe
engine.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachmentsandreplacement
parts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedifusedwith
unapprovedattachments.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof90
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.25m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.28m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.37m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
106-9206
1.Wheeltorquespecications
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
106-5976
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
93-7841
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
93-6680
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-6697
(Model30345)
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.AddSAE80w-90(API
GL-5)oilevery50hours.
93-6686
1.Hydraulicoil
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
105-2511
1.ReadOperator'sManualforstartinginstructions.
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119-4832
1.Fast3.Slow5.Raisethehopper
2.Continuousvariablesetting4.Lowerthehopper
108-1988
1.Beltrouting
120-6563
CEOnly
1.Lock2.Unlock
119-4840
1.PTO—On3.Lowerdeck5.Engine—stop7.Engine—start
2.PTO—Off4.Raisedeck6.Engine—run
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115-3027
114-2855
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,
alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbefore
operatingthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof
handsorfeet,mowerblade—stay
awayfrommovingparts.
5.Tippinghazard—whendrivingdown
slopes,lowerthecuttingunit,slow
machinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds,andiftherollbaris
installed,weartheseatbelt.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersasafedistancefromthe
machineandkeepthedeectorin
place.
4.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,
andremovetheignitionkeybefore
leavingthemachine.
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108-6585
(Applyover114–2855forCE)
*ThissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardENISO5395:2013.Theconservative
maximumslopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineareprescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,
alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbefore
operatingthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof
handsorfeet,mowerblade—stay
awayfrommovingparts.
5.Tippinghazard—donotdrivethe
machineonaslopegreaterthan10
degrees;whendrivingdownslopes,
lowerthecuttingunit,andiftherollbar
israised,weartheseatbelt.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersasafedistancefromthe
machineandkeepthedeectorin
place.
4.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,
andremovetheignitionkeybefore
leavingthemachine.
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)
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108-2073
1.Warning—thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat
belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do
notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
105-7179
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.Parkingbrake
93-7834
1.Nostep4.Traction-reverse
2.Tractionpedal5.Warning—shutoffPTO
priortoraisingdecks;do
notoperatedeckswhen
theyareinraisedposition
3.Traction-forward
82-8940
1.Locked3.Unlocked
2.Tiltsteering
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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.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Steeringwheel1
1Cover1Installthesteeringwheel.
Handle1
2Screws2Installthehoodhandle.
3
Seat,Model30398andtheMechanical
SeatSuspensionKit,ModelNo.30312
orthePneumaticSeatSuspensionKit,
ModelNo.30313(obtainedseparately)
1Installtheseat.
Seatbelt2
Bolts2
Lockwasher2
4Flatwasher2
Installtheseatbelt.
Manualtube1
5R-clamp2Installthemanualtube.
6Nopartsrequired–AdjusttheROPS.
7Nopartsrequired–Activateandchargethebattery.
8Nopartsrequired–Checkthetirepressure.
Lift-locklever1
Flatwasher1
Springwasher1
Spacer1
Screw(1/4x1inch)1
9
Flangelocknut(1/4inch)1
Installthelift-locklever.
10Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecounterbalancepressure.
11Rearweightkit(s)asneeded-Installtherearweights,ifneeded.
12Nopartsrequired–Checktherearaxlelubricant,hydraulic
uid,andengine-oillevels.
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.Usetheremainingpartsfor
theinstallationofattachments.
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Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
WARNING
ThePTOuniversalshaftisattachedtothemachine
frame.DonotengagethePTOwithoutrst
removingtheuniversalshaftorcouplingittoa
suitableimplement.
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).
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Figure5
1.Handle2.Hood-cablebracket
3
InstallingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Seat,Model30398andtheMechanicalSeat
SuspensionKit,ModelNo.30312orthePneumatic
SeatSuspensionKit,ModelNo.30313(obtained
separately)
Procedure
TheGroundsmaster3280-Disshippedwithouttheseat
assembly.Obtainandinstalltheoptionalseat(Model30398)
andtheMechanicalSeatSuspensionKit(Model30312)orthe
PneumaticSeatSuspensionKit(Model30313).Refertothe
seatkitfortheinstallationinstructions.
Note:ObtainandinstalltheAuxiliaryPowerUnitKit
(Model30382)beforeinstallingaPneumaticSuspensionSeat
Kittothemachine.
Note:Referto5InstallingtheManualTube(page16)before
mountingtheseattotheseatsuspension.
4
InstallingtheSeatBelt
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Seatbelt
2Bolts
2Lockwasher
2Flatwasher
Procedure
Installeachendoftheseatbeltintheholesinthebackofthe
seatwith2bolts(7/16x1inch),atwashers(7/16inch),
andlockwashers(7/16inch)(Figure6).
Important:Mountthelatchsideofthebelttotheright
sideoftheseat.
Figure6
1.Seat-beltlatch
5
InstallingtheManualTube
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Manualtube
2R-clamp
Procedure
1.RemovethemanualtubeandR-clampssecuredtothe
seatplate.
Note:Discardthe2mountingboltsandatwashers.
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2.Removethe2nutsandvinylcaps(ifpreviously
installed)securingtheupperseatbrackettotheleftside
oftheseatsuspension(Figure7).
3.LooselymounttheR-clampstotheseatbracketstuds
withthe2nutspreviouslyremoved.(Figure7).
Note:PositiontheR-clampsundertheseat-suspension
tabs.
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.
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ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265specicgravity)tollbattery
initially.
1.Removethebatteryfromthemachine.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovetheventcaps
(Figure9).
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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.
5.Connecta3to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryatarateof3to4amps
untilthespecicgravityis1.250orhigherandthe
temperatureisatleast16°C(60°F)withallcells
gassingfreely.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Incompletechargingmayresultingassingof
thebatteryandtheoverowofbatteryacid,causing
corrosivedamagetothemachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.
7.Installthebatteryintothemachine.
8.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenthenegativecable(black)tothe
negative(-)terminalofthebattery(Figure11),and
slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminalto
preventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
themachineandcablescausingsparks.
Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.
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Figure11
1.Positive(+)2.Negative(-)
WARNING
Connectingcablestothewrongpostcould
damagetheelectricalsystemandresultin
personalinjury.
Note:Ensurethatthebatterycablesareroutedaway
fromanysharpedgesormovingparts.
8
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Theairpressurein
frontandreartiresshouldbe138kPa(20psi).
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InstallingtheLift-LockLever
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lift-locklever
1Flatwasher
1Springwasher
1Spacer
1Screw(1/4x1inch)
1Flangelocknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
ForCEmodelsonly
1.Carefullylocateandpuncturethecontrol-paneldecal,
infrontoftheLIFTswitch,toexposethemounting
holefortheLIFT-LOCKlever(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Mountingscrew(4)3.Mountinghole
2.Controlpanel
2.Removethe4screwssecuringthecontrolpaneltothe
machine(Figure12).
3.InserttheLIFT-LOCKlever,spacer,wavewasher,and
atwasherontothe1/4x1inchpan-headscrew
positioningasshowninFigure13.
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Figure13
1.Screw5.Flatwasher
2.LIFT-LOCKlever6.Decal
3.Springwasher7.Locknut
4.Spacer
4.InserttheLIFT-LOCKleverassemblyscrewinto
thecontrol-panelholeandsecureitwithalocknut.
PositiontheLIFT-LOCKleverasshowninFigure13.
5.AfxtheLIFT-LOCKleverdecaltothecontrolpanelas
showninFigure13.
6.Securethecontrolpaneltomachine,withthescrews
previouslyremoved.
7.TooperatetheLIFT-LOCKlever,rotateitunderthe
frontedgeoftheliftswitchtopreventtheswitchfrom
beingactivated.
10
AdjustingtheCounterbalance
Pressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Forbestperformance,thecuttingunitbounceonuneven
turfisminimalanditdoesnotrideheavilyoveratterrain.
Ifscalpingoccursorthecutisunevenfromsidetoside,
theremaybetoomuchweightonthedeckandtheweight
mayhavetobetransferredtothemachine:i.e.increased
counterbalancepressure.
Bycontrast,iftoomuchweightistransferredtothemachine,
thedeckwillbounceexcessivelyandthecutwillbeuneven.
Ifthecuttingunitdoesnotperformproperly,adjustthe
counterbalancepressureasfollows:
1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisset,thePTOswitchis
intheOffposition,andthecuttingunitislowered.
2.Locatetheliftmanifoldontherightsideofthe
machine.
3.Connectapressuregaugetothetestportattherearof
theliftmanifold(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Counterbalancespool2.Testport
4.Onthefrontoftheliftmanifold,removethecapfrom
themanifoldcounterbalancespool(Figure14).
5.Loosenthejamnutatthebottomofthecounterbalance
spool(Figure14).
6.Starttheengineandsetthethrottletohighidle.
7.UsinganAllenwrench,adjusttheliftvalvespooluntil
thedesiredpressureisattainedonthegauge.
Note:Seethechartbelowfortherecommended
pressuresettingforthecuttingdeck.
CuttingDeckCounterbalancePressure
52inchSideDischargeDeck
(Model30555)
448kPa(65psi)
60inchSideDischargeDeck
(Model30366)or62inBase
Deck(Model30403)or62in
SideDischargeDeck(Model
30551)
1206kPa(175psi)
72inchSideDischargeDeck
(Model31336)or72inBase
Deck(Model30404)or72
inGuardianRecyclerDeck
(Model31335)
1516kPa(220psi)
8.Stoptheengine.
9.Tightenthejamnutonthebottomofthe
counterbalancespool.Torquethenutto13-16N-m
(10-12ft-lb).
10.Removethepressuregaugefromthetestport.
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