Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D User manual

FormNo.3412-365RevB
Groundsmaster®3505-DRotary
Mower
ModelNo.30849—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3412-365*B

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
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forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-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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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup......................................................................10
1Activating,Charging,andConnectingthe
Battery...........................................................11
2InstallingtheCEDecal...................................12
3InstallingtheHoodLatch................................12
4InstallingtheExhaustGuard..........................13
5AdjustingtheLiftArms...................................14
6AdjustingtheCarrierFrame...........................15
7AdjustingtheHeightofCut.............................16
8AdjustingtheRollerScraper...........................17
9InstallingtheMulchingBafe..........................17
10ReadingtheManualsandViewingthe
TrainingMaterials.........................................17
ProductOverview...................................................18
Controls...........................................................18
Specications..................................................21
Attachments/Accessories.................................22
BeforeOperation.................................................22
BeforeOperationSafety...................................22
AddingFuel......................................................23
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................23
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................23
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem........................23
SelectingaBlade..............................................24
SelectingAccessories......................................25
CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..............25
DuringOperation.................................................26
DuringOperationSafety...................................26
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................27
Standard-ControlModule(SCM)......................28
OperatingTips.................................................30
AfterOperation....................................................31
AfterOperationSafety......................................31
HaulingtheMachine.........................................31
LocatingtheTie-DownPoints...........................31
PushingorTowingtheMachine........................32
Maintenance...........................................................33
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........33
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................34
Service-IntervalChart.......................................35
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................35
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...................................35
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............36
RemovingtheHood..........................................36
UsingtheCuttingDeckServiceLatch
......................................................................36
Lubrication..........................................................37
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings................37
EngineMaintenance...........................................39
EngineSafety...................................................39
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................39
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................41
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................42
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................42
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..........................42
BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................43
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors..........................43
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................44
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................44
ServicingtheBattery.........................................44
ServicingtheFuses..........................................44
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................45
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................45
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel-Lug
Nuts..............................................................45
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............45
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................46
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................46
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................46
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................47
BrakeMaintenance.............................................48
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................48
BeltMaintenance................................................48
ServicingtheEngineBelts................................48
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................49
AdjustingtheThrottle........................................49
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................50
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................50
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem........................50
ChangingtheHydraulicFilter............................51
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................52
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................52
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................53
BladeSafety.....................................................53
SeparatingtheMowerDecksfromthe
TractionUnit..................................................53
MountingtheMowerDeckstotheTraction
Unit...............................................................54
ServicingtheBladePlane.................................54
ServicingtheBlade...........................................55
ServicingtheFrontRoller.................................56
Storage...................................................................57
StoringtheBattery............................................57
PreparingforSeasonalStorage........................57
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere
neededthroughoutthisOperator’sManual.
4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal93-6681
93-6681
1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.
decal93-7276
93-7276
1.Explosionhazard—weareyeprotection.
2.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—toperformrstaid,
ushwithwater.
3.Firehazard—nore,openames,orsmoking.
4.Poisonhazard—keepchildrenasafedistanceawayfrom
thebattery.
decal93-7818
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N∙m(85-110ft-lb).
99-3444
decal99-3444
99-3444
1.Transportspeed—fast2.Mowingspeed—slow
decal106-6755
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
decal117-2718
117-2718
decal117-3270
117-3270
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
5

decal117-4764
117-4764
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.
2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3.Cuttinghazardoffoot,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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.
decal106-9290
106-9290
1.Inputs5.Inseat9.Outputs13.Start
2.Notactive6.Powertake-off(PTO)10.Powertake-off(PTO)14.Power
3.High-temperature
shutdown
7.Parkingbrakeoff11.Start
4.High-temperaturewarning8.Neutral12.Energizetorun(ETR)
6

decal121-3598
121-3598
Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstability
testinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe
maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.
Reviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineon
slopesintheOperator'sManualandtheconditionsinwhich
themachineisbeingoperatedtodeterminewhetherthe
machinecanbeoperatedintheconditionsonthatdayand
atthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachange
inslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe
cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthe
machineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperating
onslopescancausethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Tippinghazard—donotdriveacrossslopesgreaterthan
17degrees.
decal121-3627
121–3627
1.Height-of-cutsettings
7

decal121-3623
121-3623
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donotoperatethe
machineunlessyouhavereceivedtraining.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
6.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
3.Tippinghazard—slowthemachinebeforeturning;when
drivingonslopes,keepthecuttingunitsloweredandyour
seatbeltfastened.
7.Entanglementhazard—keepawayfrommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsinplace.
4.Warning—donotparkonslopes;engagetheparkingbrake,
stopthecuttingunits,lowertheattachments,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeleaving
themachine.
8

decal117-5103
117-5103
decal121-3619
121-3619
1.PTO—Disengage6.Engine—Shutoff
2.PTO—Engage7.Engine—Run
3.Lowerthecuttingunits.8.Engine—Start
4.Raisethecuttingunits.9.Fast
5.Lock10.Slow
9

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Activate,charge,andconnectthe
battery.
2Decal(121-3598)1InstalltheCEdecals(ifrequired).
Lockbracket1
Rivet2
Washer1
Screw(1/4x2inches)1
3
Locknut(1/4inch)1
Installthehoodlatch(CEonly).
Exhaustguard1
4Self-tappingscrew4Installtheexhaustguard(CEonly).
5Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheliftarms.
6Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecarrierframe.
7Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheheightofcut.
8Nopartsrequired–Adjusttherollerscraper(optional).
9Nopartsrequired–Installthemulchingbafe(optional).
Operator'sManual1
Engineowner'smanual1
PartsCatalog1
Operatortrainingmaterial1
Enginewarranty1
DeclarationofConformity1
10
DeckInstallationInstructions1
Readthemanualsandviewthe
trainingmaterialsbeforeoperatingthe
machine.Usetheremainingpartsfor
theinstallationofattachments.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
10

1
Activating,Charging,and
ConnectingtheBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Note:Ifthebatteryisnotlledwithelectrolyteor
activated,purchasebulkelectrolytewith1.26specic
gravityfromalocalbattery-supplyoutletandadditto
thebattery.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid
whichisfatalwhenconsumedandcauses
severeburns.
•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact
withskin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafety
glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubber
glovestoprotectyourhands.
•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
availableforushingtheskin.
1.Removethebatterycover(Figure3).
g031567
Figure3
1.Batterycover
2.Removethellercapsfromthebatteryand
slowlylleachcelluntiltheelectrolyteisjust
abovetheplates.
3.Installthellercapsandconnecta3to4A
batterychargertothebatteryposts.
Note:Chargethebatteryatarateof3to4A
for4to8hours.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgasses
thatcanexplode.
•Keepsparksandamesawayfrom
battery.
•Neversmokenearthebattery.
4.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthe
chargerfromtheelectricaloutletandbattery
posts.
5.Removethellercaps.
6.Slowlyaddelectrolytetoeachcelluntilthelevel
isuptothellring.
Important:Donotoverllthebattery.
Electrolytewilloverowontootherparts
ofthemachineandseverecorrosionand
deteriorationwillresult.
7.Installthellercaps.
8.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenegativecable(black)tothe
negative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecure
themwiththeboltsandnuts(Figure4).
Note:Ensurethatthepositive(+)terminalisall
thewayontothepostandthecableispositioned
snugtothebattery.Thecablemustnotcontact
thebatterycover.
11

WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcould
damagethetractorandcables,causing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebattery
gasestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative
(black)batterycablebefore
disconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)
batterycablebeforeconnectingthe
negative(black)cable.
g031568
Figure4
1.Positive(+)batterycable2.Negative(–)batterycable
Important:Ifyoueverremovethebattery,
installthatthebattery-clampboltswiththe
boltheadspositionedonthebottomside
andthenutsonthetopside.Iftheclamp
boltsarereversed,theymayinterferewith
thehydraulictubeswhenshiftingthecutting
units.
9.CoatbothbatteryconnectionswithGrafo112X
(skinover)grease(ToroPartNo.505-47),
petroleumjelly,orlightgreasetoprevent
corrosion.
10.Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminal
topreventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
11.Installthebatterycover.
2
InstallingtheCEDecal
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Decal(121-3598)
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedforCE,afxthe
CE-warningdecaloverthecorrespondingEnglish
warningdecal.
3
InstallingtheHoodLatch
CEOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lockbracket
2Rivet
1Washer
1Screw(1/4x2inches)
1Locknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehood-latch
bracket.
2.Removethe2rivetssecuringthehood-latch
brackettothehood(Figure5).
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g031570
Figure5
1.Rivets2.Hood-latchbracket
3.Removethehood-latchbracketfromthehood.
4.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positionthe
lockbracketandthehood-latchbracketontothe
hood(Figure6).
Note:Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthe
hood.
Note:Donotremovetheboltandnutfromthe
lock-bracketarm.
g012629
Figure6
1.Lockbracket2.Boltandnut
5.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideof
thehood.
6.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood
(Figure6).
7.Hookthelatchontothehood-latchbracket
(Figure7).
g012630
Figure7
1.Hoodlatch
8.Installtheboltintotheotherarmofthehood-lock
brackettolockthelatchinposition(Figure8).
Note:Tightentheboltsecurely,butdonot
tightenthenut.
g012631
Figure8
1.Bolt3.Armofthehood-lock
bracket
2.Nut
13

4
InstallingtheExhaust
Guard
CEModelsOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Exhaustguard
4Self-tappingscrew
Procedure
1.Positiontheexhaustguardaroundthemufer
whilealigningthemountingholeswiththeholes
intheframe(Figure9).
g008875
Figure9
1.Exhaustguard
2.Securetheexhaustguardtotheframewith4
self-tappingscrews(Figure9).
5
AdjustingtheLiftArms
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,and
ensurethattheclearancebetweeneachliftarm
andtheoor-platebracketis5to8mm(0.18to
0.32inch)asshowninFigure10.
g031571
Figure10
Cuttingunitsremovedforclarity
1.Floor-platebracket3.Liftarm
2.Clearance
Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust
itasfollows:
A.Backoffthestopbolts(Figure11).
g031572
Figure11
1.Stopbolt3.Liftarm
2.Clearance
14

B.Backoffthejamnutonthecylinder(Figure
12).
g031573
Figure12
1.Jamnut2.Frontcylinder
C.Removethepinfromtherodendandrotate
theclevis.
D.Installthepinandchecktheclearance.
Note:Repeattheprocedureifrequired.
E.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
2.Ensurethattheclearancebetweeneachliftarm
andstopboltis0.13to1.02mm(0.005to0.040
inch)asshowninFigure11.
Note:Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust
thestopboltstoattaintheproperclearance.
3.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,and
ensurethattheclearancebetweenthewear
straponthetopoftherear-cutting-unitwearbar
andthebumperstrapis0.51to2.54mm(0.02
to0.10inch)asshowninFigure13.
g031574
Figure13
1.Wearbar2.Bumperstrap
Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust
therearcylinderasfollows:
Note:Iftherear-liftarmclunksduringtransport,
youcanreduceclearance.
A.Lowerthecuttingunitsandbackoffthejam
nutonthecylinder(Figure14).
g031575
Figure14
1.Rearcylinder2.Adjustingnut
B.Graspthecylinderrodclosetothenutwith
apliersandrag,androtatetherod.
C.Raisethecuttingunitsandcheckthe
clearance.
Note:Repeattheprocedureifrequired.
D.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
Important:Lackofclearanceatthefrontstopsor
rearwearbarcoulddamagetheliftarms.
6
AdjustingtheCarrierFrame
NoPartsRequired
AdjustingtheFrontCuttingDecks
Thefrontandrearcuttingdecksrequiredifferent
mountingpositions.Thefrontcuttingdeckhas2
mountingpositionsdependingonwhatheightofcut
anddegreeofdeckrotationyoudesire.
1.Forheightsofcutinthe2to7.6cm(3/4to3
inches)range,mountthefrontcarrierframesin
thelower,frontmountingholes(Figure15).
Note:Thispermitsmoreuptravelofthecutting
decksrelativetothemachinewhenapproaching
suddenchangesinuphillterrain.Itdoes,
however,limittheclearanceofthechamberto
thecarrierwhencrestingsharp,smallhills.
15

g031576
Figure15
1.Upper,frontdeck
mountinghole
3.Reardeckmountinghole
2.Lower,frontdeck
mountinghole
2.Forheightsofcutinthe6.3to10cm(2-1/2to4
inches)range,mountthefrontcarrierframesin
theupper,frontmountingholes(Figure15).
Note:Thisincreasesthechambertocarrier
clearanceduetothehigherpositionofthe
cuttingchamber,butcausesthecuttingdeckto
reachitsmaximumuptravelmorequickly.
AdjustingtheRearCuttingDeck
Thefrontandrearcuttingdecksrequiredifferent
mountingpositions.Therearcuttingdeckhas1
mountingpositionforproperalignmentwiththe
Sidewinder®unitundertheframe.
Forallheightsofcut,mounttherearcuttingdeckin
therearmountingholes(Figure15).
7
AdjustingtheHeightofCut
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Thiscuttingdeckoftencuts
approximately6mm(1/4inch)lowerthanareel
cuttingunitwiththesamebenchsetting.Itmay
benecessarytohavetherotarycuttingdecks
benchset6mm(1/4inch)abovethatofthereels
cuttinginthesamearea.
Important:Accesstotherearcuttingunitsis
greatlyimprovedbyremovingthecuttingunit
fromthemachine.Ifthemachineisequippedwith
aSidewinderunit,side-windthecuttingunitsto
theright,removetherearcuttingunit,andslide
itouttotherightside.
1.Lowerthecuttingdecktotheground,shutoff
theengine,andremovetheignitionkey.
2.Loosentheboltsecuringeachheight-of-cut
brackettotheheight-of-cutplate(frontandeach
side)asshowninFigure16.
g031577
Figure16
1.Spacer3.Height-of-cutbracket
2.Height-of-cutplate
3.Beginningwiththefrontadjustment,removethe
bolt.
4.Whilesupportingthechamber,removethe
spacer(Figure16).
5.Movethechambertothedesiredheightof
cutandinstallaspacerintothedesignated
height-of-cutholeandslot(Figure17).
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Figure17
6.Positionthetappedplateinlinewiththespacer.
7.Installthebolt(ngertight).
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8.Repeatsteps4to7foreachsideadjustment.
9.Tightenthe3boltsto41N∙m(30ft-lb).
Note:Tightenthefrontboltrst.
Note:Adjustmentsofmorethan3.8cm(1-1/2
inches)mayrequiretemporaryassemblytoan
intermediateheighttopreventbinding(e.g.,
changingfrom3.1to7cm(1-1/4to2-3/4inches)
heightofcut).
8
AdjustingtheRoller
Scraper
Optional
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theoptionalrearrollerscraperworksbestwhenthere
isanevengapof0.5to1mm(0.02to0.04inch)
betweenthescraperandtheroller.
1.Loosenthegreasettingandthemounting
screw(Figure18).
g031578
Figure18
1.Rollerscraper3.Greasetting
2.Mountingscrew
2.Slidethescraperupordownuntilyouobtaina
gapof0.5to1mm(0.02to0.04inch)between
therodandtheroller.
3.Tightenthegreasettingandscrewto41N∙m
(30ft-lb)inanalternatingsequence.
9
InstallingtheMulching
Bafe
Optional
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Thoroughlycleandebrisfromthemountingholes
ontherearwallandleftwallofthechamber.
2.Installthemulchingbafeintherearopening
andsecureitwith5ange-headbolts(Figure
19).
g031579
Figure19
1.Mulchingbafe2.Flange-headbolt
3.Verifythatmulchingbafedoesnotinterferewith
thetipofthebladeanddoesnotprotrudeinside
thesurfaceoftherearchamberwall.
17

10
ReadingtheManuals
andViewingtheTraining
Materials
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Operator'sManual
1Engineowner'smanual
1PartsCatalog
1Operatortrainingmaterial
1Enginewarranty
1DeclarationofConformity
1DeckInstallationInstructions
Procedure
1.Readthemanuals.
2.Viewtheoperatortrainingmaterials.
ProductOverview
Controls
g196137
Figure20
1.Tilt-steeringlever4.Mow/transportslide
2.Reversetractionpedal5.Indicatorslot
3.Forwardtractionpedal
g031597
Figure21
1.Parkingbrake7.Glow-plug-indicatorlight
2.Cutting-unit-shiftlever8.Hourmeter
3.Cutting-unit-driveswitch9.Throttle
4.Alternatorlight10.Ignitionswitch
5.Oil-pressurelight11.Lift-leverlock
6.Temperaturelight
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TractionPedals
Presstheforwardtractionpedaltomoveforward.
Pressreversetractionpedaltomovebackwardorto
assistinstoppingwhenmovingforward(Figure20).
Note:Allowthepedaltomoveormoveittothe
NEUTRALpositiontostopthemachine.
Mow/TransportSlide
Usingyourheel,movethemow/transportslidetothe
lefttotransport,andtotherighttomow(Figure20).
Note:Thecuttingunitsoperateonlyinthemow
position.
Important:Themowspeedissetatthefactory
to9.7km/h(6mph).Youcanincreaseordecrease
themowspeedbyadjustingthespeed-stopscrew
(Figure22).
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Figure22
1.Speed-stopscrew
Tilt-SteeringLever
Pullthetilt-steeringleverbacktotiltthesteeringwheel
tothedesiredposition,thenpushtheleverforwardto
tighten(Figure20).
IndicatorSlot
Theindicatorslotintheoperatorplatformindicates
whenthecuttingunitsareinthecenterposition
(Figure20).
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchisusedtostart,stop,andpreheat
theengine.Theignitionswitchhas3positions:
OFF,ON/PREHEAT,andSTART.Rotatethekeytothe
ON/PREHEATpositionuntiltheglow-plug-indicatorlight
goesout(approximately7seconds);thenrotatethe
keytotheSTARTpositiontoengagethestartermotor.
Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts(Figure21).
Toshutofftheengine,rotatethekeytotheOFF
position.
Note:Removethekeyfromtheswitchtoprevent
accidentalstarting.
Throttle
Movethethrottleforwardtoincreasetheengine
speedandrearwardtodecreasetheenginespeed
(Figure21).
Cutting-Unit-DriveSwitch
Thecutting-unit-driveswitchhas2positions:ENGAGE
andDISENGAGE.Therockerswitchoperatesa
solenoidvalveonthevalvebanktodrivethecutting
units(Figure21).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterindicatesthetotalhoursofmachine
operation.Thehourmeterstartstofunctionwhenever
thekeyswitchisintheONposition(Figure21).
Cutting-Unit-ShiftLever
Tolowerthecuttingunitstotheground,movethe
cutting-unit-shiftleverforward.T oraisethecutting
units,pulltheshiftleverrearwardtotheRAISEposition
(Figure21).
Note:Thecuttingunitsdonotdropunlesstheengine
isrunning.
Movethelevertotherightorlefttomovethecutting
unitsinthesamedirection.
Note:Dothisonlywhenthecuttingunitsareraisedor
iftheyareonthegroundandthemachineismoving.
Note:Theleverdoesnotneedtobeheldinthe
forwardpositionwhileyouareloweringthecutting
units.
Engine-Coolant-Temperature-Warning
Light
Thetemperature-warninglightglowsiftheengine
coolanttemperatureistoohigh.Ifthetractionunitis
notstoppedandthecoolanttemperaturerisesanother
10°,theengineshutsoff(Figure21).
Oil-Pressure-WarningLight
Theoil-pressurewarninglightglowsiftheengineoil
pressuredropsbelowasafelevel(Figure21).
AlternatorLight
Thealternatorlightshouldbeoffwhentheengineis
running(Figure21).
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Note:Ifitison,thechargingsystemshouldbe
checkedandrepairedasnecessary.
Glow-Plug-IndicatorLight
Theglow-plug-indicatorlightglowswhentheglow
plugsareoperating(Figure21).
ParkingBrake
Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking
braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluponthelever
(Figure21).
Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoupressthe
tractionpedalwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.
Lift-LeverLock
Movethelift-leverlockrearwardtopreventthecutting
unitsfromdropping(Figure21).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeregisterstheamountoffuelinthetank
(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Fuelgauge2.Seat-adjustmentlever
Seat-AdjustmentLever
Movetheseat-adjustmentleveronthesideofthe
seatoutward,slidetheseattothedesiredposition,
andreleasethelevertolocktheseatintoposition
(Figure23).
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