Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D User manual

FormNo.3397-962RevB
Groundsmaster®3500-D/3505-D
RotaryMower
ModelNo.30807—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.30839—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.30843—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.30849—SerialNo.316000001andUp
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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.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
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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provided.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SoundPowerLevel............................................4
SoundPressureLevel........................................4
VibrationLevel...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup......................................................................12
1Activating,Charging,andConnectingthe
Battery..........................................................13
2CheckingtheAngleIndicator.........................14
3InstallingtheCEDecals.................................14
4InstallingtheHoodLatch................................15
5InstallingtheExhaustGuard..........................16
6AdjustingtheLiftArms...................................17
7AdjustingtheCarrierFrame...........................18
8AdjustingtheHeightofCut.............................18
9AdjustingtheRollerScraper...........................19
10InstallingtheMulchingBafe........................20
ProductOverview...................................................20
Controls...........................................................20
Specications..................................................23
Attachments/Accessories.................................23
BeforeOperation.................................................23
BeforeOperationSafety...................................23
SelectingaBlade..............................................24
SelectingAccessories......................................25
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................25
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................25
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem........................25
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................25
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................26
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel-Lug
Nuts..............................................................26
CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..............26
DuringOperation.................................................27
DuringOperationSafety...................................27
StartingandStoppingtheEngine......................28
Standard-ControlModule(SCM)......................29
OperatingTips.................................................30
AfterOperation....................................................32
AfterOperationSafety......................................32
TowingtheTractionUnit....................................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
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................39
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................41
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................43
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................43
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..........................43
BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................43
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors..........................44
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................44
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................44
ServicingtheBattery.........................................44
ServicingtheFuses..........................................45
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................45
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............45
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................46
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................46
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................46
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................48
BrakeMaintenance.............................................48
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................48
BeltMaintenance................................................49
ServicingtheEngineBelts................................49
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................50
AdjustingtheThrottle........................................50
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................50
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................50
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem........................50
ChangingtheHydraulicFilter............................51
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................52
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................53
CuttingDeckMaintenance...................................53
BladeSafety.....................................................53
SeparatingtheCuttingDecksfromthe
TractionUnit..................................................53
MountingtheCuttingDeckstotheTraction
Unit...............................................................54
ServicingtheBladePlane.................................54
ServicingtheBlade...........................................55
ServicingtheFrontRoller.................................57
Storage...................................................................58
StoringtheBattery............................................58
PreparationforSeasonalStorage.....................58
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseitandunderstandsthewarnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationin
theirrespectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof104
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1
dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof90dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue
(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
CAUTION
Long-termexposuretonoisewhileoperating
themachinemaycausesomehearingloss.
Wearadequatehearingprotectionwhenever
youoperatethemachineforanextended
periodoftime.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.5m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.7m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.44m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
decal94-3353
94-3353
1.Crushinghazardofhand—keepyourhandsasafedistance
away.
decal99-3558
99-3558
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Tostarttheengine,sitontheseatandrotatetheignition
keytoOn/Preheatuntiltheglowplugindicatorlightgoes
out.Rotatethekeytostartanddisengagetheparking
brake.ReadtheOperator’sManualforfurtherinstructions.
3.Tostoptheengine,disengagethecuttingunits,rotatethe
ignitionkeytoOff,andremovethekey.Engagetheparking
brake.ReadtheOperator’sManualforfurtherinstructions.
decal100-4837
100-4837
decal93-7276
93-7276
1.Explosionhazard—weareyeprotection.
2.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—toperformrstaid,
ushwithwater.
3.Firehazard—nore,openames,orsmoking.
4.Poisonhazard—keepchildrenasafedistancefromthe
battery.
decal93-7818
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N∙m(85-110ft-lb).
decal107-7801
107-7801
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcomplianceto
theEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardENISO5395:2013.Theconservative
maximumslopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineareprescribedby
andrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Tippinghazard—donotdriveonslopesgreaterthan15
degrees.
decal93-6681
93-6681
1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.
5

decal104-1086
104-1086
1.Heightofcut
decal106-6755
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
decal104-0484
104-0484
(Models30807,30839,and30843)
6

decal108-9015
108–9015
(Model30849)
decal104-5181
104-5181
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Tippinghazard—donotdriveonslopesgreaterthan15
degreesand,iftherollbarisinstalled,weartheseatbelt.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
4.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
5.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
decal106-6754
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
99-3444
decal99-3444
99-3444
1.Reelspeed—fast2.Reelspeed—slow
7

decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
decal117-4764
117-4764
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3.Cuttinghazardoffoot,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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)
8

decal117-5103
117-5103
(Models30839,30843,and30849)
decal121-3532
121-3532
(Model30807)
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.4.Optionallight—15A
2.SCM-2A5.Systemgauges—10A
3.Main—15A6.Enginestart—10A
9

decal121-3580
121-3580
(Models30807,30839,and30843)
1.PushdowntodisengagethePTO.8.Engine—stop
2.PulluptoengagethePTO.9.Engine—run
3.Lowerthedeck.10.Engine—run
4.Raisethedeck.11.Formoreinformationonstartingtheengine,readthe
Operator’sManual—1)Sitintheoperator’sposition;2)Turn
theignitionkeytotheenginerunposition;3)Waitforthe
enginepreheatlighttoturnoff;4)Turntheignitionkeytothe
enginestartposition;5)Disengagetheparkingbrake.
5.Middleandrightdecks12.Formoreinformationonstoppingtheengine,readthe
Operator’sManual—1)DisengagethePTO;2)Turnthe
ignitionkeytotheenginestopposition;3)Removethekey
fromtheignition;4)Engagetheparkingbrake.
6.Middleandleftdecks13.Fast
7.Slidetolock14.Slow
10

decal121-3581
121-3581
(Model30849)
1.PushdowntodisengagethePTO.7.Engine—run
2.PulluptoengagethePTO.8.Engine—run
3.Lowerthedeck.9.Formoreinformationonstartingtheengine,readthe
Operator’sManual—1)Sitintheoperator’sposition;2)Turn
theignitionkeytotheenginerunposition;3)Waitforthe
enginepreheatlighttoturnoff;4)Turntheignitionkeytothe
enginestartposition;5)Disengagetheparkingbrake.
4.Raisethedeck.10.Formoreinformationonstoppingtheengine,readthe
Operator’sManual—1)DisengagethePTO;2)Turnthe
ignitionkeytotheenginestopposition;3)Removethekey
fromtheignition;4)Engagetheparkingbrake.
5.Slidetolock11.Fast
6.Engine—stop12.Slow
11

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Activate,charge,andconnectthe
battery.
2Inclinometer1Checktheangleindicator(Models
30807,30839,and30843only).
Warningdecal(104-5181)1
Warningdecal(99-3558)1
3Warningdecal(107-1972)3
InstalltheCEdecals(ifrequired).
Lockbracket1
Rivet2
Washer1
Screw(1/4x2inches)1
4
Locknut(1/4inch)1
Installthehoodlatch(CEonly).
Exhaustguard1
5Self-tappingscrew4Installtheexhaustguard(CEonly).
6Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheliftarms.
7Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecarrierframe.
8Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheheightofcut.
9Nopartsrequired–Adjusttherollerscraper(optional).
10Nopartsrequired–Installthemulchingbafe(optional).
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Ignitionkeys2Starttheengine.
Operator'sManual1
EngineOperator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
PartsCatalog1Usetolookupandorderparts.
Operatorvideo1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
DeclarationofConformity1EnsureCEcompliance.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
12

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
whichisadeadlypoisonandcausessevere
burns.
•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.
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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
CheckingtheAngle
Indicator
Models30807,30839,and30843
Only
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Inclinometer
Procedure
1.Parkthemachineonaat,levelsurface.
2.Verifythatthemachineislevelbyplacing
ahandheldinclinometer(suppliedwiththe
machine)ontheframecrossrail,bythefuel
tank(Figure5).
Note:Theinclinometershouldreadat0°when
viewedfromtheoperatingposition.
g031569
Figure5
1.Angleindicator
3.Iftheinclinometerdoesnotread0°,movethe
machinetoadifferentlocationtoobtaina0°
reading.
Note:Theangleindicator,mountedonthe
machine,shouldnowread0°also.
4.Iftheangleindicatordoesnotread0°,loosenthe
2screwsandnutssecuringtheangleindicator
tothemountingbracket,adjusttheindicatorto
obtaina0°reading,andtightenthebolts.
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3
InstallingtheCEDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal(104-5181)
1Warningdecal(99-3558)
3Warningdecal(107-1972)
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedforCE,afxthe
CE-warningdecalsoverthecorrespondingEnglish
warningdecals.
4
InstallingtheHoodLatch
CEOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lockbracket
2Rivet
1Washer
1Screw(1/4x2inches)
1Locknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehood-latch
bracket.
2.Removethe2rivetssecuringthehood-latch
brackettothehood(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Rivets2.Hood-latchbracket
3.Removethehood-latchbracketfromthehood.
4.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positionthe
lockbracketandthehood-latchbracketontothe
hood(Figure7).
Note:Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthe
hood.
Note:Donotremovetheboltandnutfromthe
lock-bracketarm.
g012629
Figure7
1.Lockbracket2.Boltandnut
5.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideof
thehood.
6.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood
(Figure7).
7.Hookthelatchontothehood-latchbracket
(Figure8).
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g012630
Figure8
1.Hoodlatch
8.Installtheboltintotheotherarmofthehood-lock
brackettolockthelatchinposition(Figure9).
Note:Tightentheboltsecurely,butdonot
tightenthenut.
g012631
Figure9
1.Bolt3.Armofthehood-lock
bracket
2.Nut
5
InstallingtheExhaust
Guard
CEModelsOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Exhaustguard
4Self-tappingscrew
Procedure
1.Positiontheexhaustguardaroundthemufer
whilealigningthemountingholeswiththeholes
intheframe(Figure10).
g008875
Figure10
1.Exhaustguard
2.Securetheexhaustguardtotheframewith4
self-tappingscrews(Figure10).
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6
AdjustingtheLiftArms
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,and
ensurethattheclearancebetweeneachliftarm
andtheoor-platebracketis5to8mm(0.18to
0.32inches)asshowninFigure11.
g031571
Figure11
Cuttingunitsremovedforclarity
1.Floor-platebracket3.Liftarm
2.Clearance
Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust
itasfollows:
A.Backoffthestopbolts(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Stopbolt3.Liftarm
2.Clearance
B.Backoffthejamnutonthecylinder(Figure
13).
g031573
Figure13
1.Jamnut2.Frontcylinder
C.Removethepinfromtherodendandrotate
theclevis.
D.Installthepinandchecktheclearance.
Note:Repeattheprocedureifrequired.
E.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
2.Ensurethattheclearancebetweeneachliftarm
andstopboltis0.13to1.02mm(0.005to0.040
inches)asshowninFigure12.
Note:Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust
thestopboltstoattaintheproperclearance.
3.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,and
ensurethattheclearancebetweenthewear
straponthetopoftherear-cutting-unitwearbar
andthebumperstrapis0.51to2.54mm(0.02
to0.10inches)asshowninFigure14.
g031574
Figure14
1.Wearbar2.Bumperstrap
Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust
therearcylinderasfollows:
Note:Iftherear-liftarmclunksduringtransport,
youcanreduceclearance.
A.Lowerthecuttingunitsandbackoffthejam
nutonthecylinder(Figure15).
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g031575
Figure15
1.Rearcylinder2.Adjustingnut
B.Graspthecylinderrodclosetothenutwith
apliersandrag,androtatetherod.
C.Raisethecuttingunitsandcheckthe
clearance.
Note:Repeattheprocedureifrequired.
D.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
Important:Lackofclearanceatthefrontstopsor
rearwearbarcoulddamagetheliftarms.
7
AdjustingtheCarrierFrame
NoPartsRequired
AdjustingtheFrontCuttingDecks
Thefrontandrearcuttingdecksrequiredifferent
mountingpositions.Thefrontcuttingdeckhas2
mountingpositionsdependingonwhatheightofcut
anddegreeofdeckrotationyoudesire.
1.Forheightsofcutinthe2to7.6cm(3/4to3
inches)range,mountthefrontcarrierframesin
thelower,frontmountingholes(Figure16).
Note:Thispermitsmoreuptravelofthecutting
decksrelativetothemachinewhenapproaching
suddenchangesinuphillterrain.Itdoes,
however,limittheclearanceofthechamberto
thecarrierwhencrestingsharp,smallhills.
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Figure16
1.Upper,frontdeck
mountinghole
3.Reardeckmountinghole
2.Lower,frontdeck
mountinghole
2.Forheightsofcutinthe6.3to10cm(2-1/2to4
inches)range,mountthefrontcarrierframesin
theupper,frontmountingholes(Figure16).
Note:Thisincreasesthechambertocarrier
clearanceduetothehigherpositionofthe
cuttingchamber,butcausesthecuttingdeckto
reachitsmaximumuptravelmorequickly.
AdjustingtheRearCuttingDeck
Thefrontandrearcuttingdecksrequiredifferent
mountingpositions.Therearcuttingdeckhas1
mountingpositionforproperalignmentwiththe
sidewinderunderframe.
Forallheightsofcut,mounttherearcuttingdeckin
therearmountingholes(Figure16).
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AdjustingtheHeightofCut
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Thiscuttingdeckoftencuts
approximately6mm(1/4inch)lowerthanareel
cuttingunitwiththesamebenchsetting.Itmay
benecessarytohavetherotarycuttingdecks
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benchset6mm(1/4inch)abovethatofthereels
cuttinginthesamearea.
Important:Accesstotherearcuttingunitsis
greatlyimprovedbyremovingthecuttingunit
fromthemachine.Ifthemachineisequippedwith
aSidewinder®unit,side-windthecuttingunitsto
theright,removetherearcuttingunit,andslide
itouttotherightside.
1.Lowerthecuttingdecktotheground,shutoff
theengine,andremovetheignitionkey.
2.Loosentheboltsecuringeachheight-of-cut
brackettotheheight-of-cutplate(frontandeach
side)asshowninFigure17.
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Figure17
1.Spacer3.Height-of-cutbracket
2.Height-of-cutplate
3.Beginningwiththefrontadjustment,removethe
bolt.
4.Whilesupportingthechamber,removethe
spacer(Figure17).
5.Movethechambertothedesiredheightof
cutandinstallaspacerintothedesignated
height-of-cutholeandslot(Figure18).
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Figure18
6.Positionthetappedplateinlinewiththespacer.
7.Installthebolt(ngertight).
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).
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AdjustingtheRoller
Scraper
Optional
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theoptionalrearrollerscraperworksbestwhenthere
isanevengapof0.5to1mm(0.02to0.04inch)
betweenthescraperandtheroller.
1.Loosenthegreasettingandthemounting
screw(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Rollerscraper3.Greasetting
2.Mountingscrew
2.Slidethescraperupordownuntilyouobtaina
gapof0.5to1mm(0.02to0.04inch)between
therodandtheroller.
3.Tightenthegreasettingandscrewto41N∙m
(30ft-lb)inanalternatingsequence.
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InstallingtheMulching
Bafe
Optional
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Thoroughlycleandebrisfromthemountingholes
ontherearwallandleftwallofthechamber.
2.Installthemulchingbafeintherearopening
andsecureitwith5ange-headbolts(Figure
20).
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Figure20
1.Mulchingbafe2.Flange-headbolt
3.Verifythatmulchingbafedoesnotinterferewith
thetipofthebladeanddoesnotprotrudeinside
thesurfaceoftherearchamberwall.
ProductOverview
Controls
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Figure21
1.Tilt-steeringlever4.Forwardtractionpedal
2.Angleindicator5.Mow/transportslide
3.Reversetractionpedal6.Indicatorslot
TractionPedals
Presstheforwardtractionpedaltomoveforward.
Pressreversetractionpedaltomovebackwardorto
assistinstoppingwhenmovingforward(Figure21).
Note:Allowthepedaltomoveormoveittothe
NEUTRALpositiontostopthemachine.
Mow/TransportSlide
Usingyourheel,movethemow/transportslidetothe
lefttotransport,andtotherighttomow(Figure21).
Note:Thecuttingunitsoperateonlyinthemow
position.
Important:Themowspeedissetatthefactory
to9.7km/h(6mph).Youcanincreaseordecrease
themowspeedbyadjustingthespeed-stopscrew
(Figure22).
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