Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D User manual

FormNo.3423-992RevB
Groundsmaster®3500-DRotary
Mower
ModelNo.30807—SerialNo.403207001andUp
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Introduction
Thismachineisamulti-purposemachineintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisdesignedprimarilyfor
mowinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.
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andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup......................................................................10
1Activating,Charging,andConnectingthe
Battery...........................................................11
2CheckingtheAngleIndicator.........................12
3InstallingtheCEDecal...................................12
4InstallingtheHoodLatch................................12
5InstallingtheExhaustGuard..........................14
6AdjustingtheLiftArms...................................15
7AdjustingtheCarrierFrame...........................16
8AdjustingtheHeightofCut.............................16
9AdjustingtheRollerScraper...........................17
10InstallingtheMulchingBafe........................18
ProductOverview...................................................18
Controls...........................................................18
Specications..................................................21
Attachments/Accessories.................................22
BeforeOperation.................................................22
BeforeOperationSafety...................................22
AddingFuel......................................................23
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................24
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................24
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem........................24
SelectingaBlade..............................................24
ChoosingAccessories......................................25
CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..............25
DuringOperation.................................................26
DuringOperationSafety...................................26
StartingtheEngine...........................................27
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................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
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................35
MaintenanceSafety..........................................35
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............35
RemovingtheHood..........................................35
UsingtheCuttingDeckServiceLatch
......................................................................36
Lubrication..........................................................37
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings................37
EngineMaintenance...........................................40
EngineSafety...................................................40
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................40
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................42
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................43
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................43
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..........................43
BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................44
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors..........................44
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................45
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................45
ServicingtheBattery.........................................45
ServicingtheFuses..........................................45
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................46
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................46
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel-Lug
Nuts..............................................................46
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............46
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................47
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................47
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................47
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................48
BrakeMaintenance.............................................49
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................49
BeltMaintenance................................................49
ServicingtheEngineBelts................................49
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................50
AdjustingtheThrottle........................................50
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................51
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................51
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem........................51
ChangingtheHydraulicFilter............................52
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................52
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................53
CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................53
SeparatingtheMowerDecksfromthe
TractionUnit..................................................53
MountingtheMowerDeckstotheTraction
Unit...............................................................54
ServicingtheBladePlane.................................54
ServicingtheFrontRoller.................................55
BladeSafety.....................................................56
ServicingtheBlade...........................................56
Storage...................................................................58
StoringtheBattery............................................58
PreparingtheTractionUnit...............................58
PreparingtheEngine........................................58
PreparingtheCuttingDeck...............................58
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2017andANSIB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom
themachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,removethe
key,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,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).
decal94-3353
94-3353
1.Crushinghazardofhand—keepyourhandsasafedistance
away.
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.
decal117-3270
117-3270
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
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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.
decal121-3598
121-3598
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandard
stabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe
maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Reviewthe
instructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’s
Manualaswellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethe
machinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthe
conditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincan
resultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,
keepthecuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthe
machineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingon
slopescancausethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Tippinghazard—donotdriveacrossslopesgreaterthan
17°.
decal133-8062
133-8062
6

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)
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.
decal121-3642
121-3642
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
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decal121-3620
121-3620
1.PTO—Disengage7.Lock
2.PTO—Engage8.Engine—Shutoff
3.Movethecuttingunitsright.9.Engine—Run
4.Movethecuttingunitsleft.10.Engine—Start
5.Lowerthecuttingunits.11.Fast
6.Raisethecuttingunits.12.Slow
9

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Activate,charge,andconnectthe
battery.
2Inclinometer1Checktheangleindicator.
3Decal(121-3598)1InstalltheCEdecals(ifrequired).
Hood-latchbracket1
Rivet2
Washer1
Screw(1/4x2inches)1
4
Locknut(1/4inch)1
Installthehoodlatch(CEmachines
only).
Exhaustguard1
5Self-tappingscrew4Installtheexhaustguard(CEonly).
6Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheliftarms.
7Nopartsrequired–Adjustthecarrierframe.
8Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheheightofcut.
9Nopartsrequired–Adjusttherollerscraper(optional).
10Nopartsrequired–Installthemulchingbafe(optional).
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Reviewitbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Engineowner'smanual1Useittoreferenceengineinformation.
DeclarationofConformity1
Ignitionkeys2Starttheengine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
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1
Activating,Charging,and
ConnectingtheBattery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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).
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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.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcould
damagethetractorandcables,causing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebattery
gasestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative
(black)batterycablebefore
disconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)
batterycablebeforeconnectingthe
negative(black)cable.
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Figure4
1.Negative(–)batterycable2.Positive(+)batterycable
Important:Ifyoueverremovethebattery,
installthebattery-clampboltswiththebolt
headspositionedonthebottomsideand
thenutsonthetopside.Iftheclampbolts
arereversed,theymayinterferewiththe
hydraulictubeswhenshiftingthecutting
units.
9.CoatbothbatteryconnectionswithGrafo112X
(skinover)grease(ToroPartNo.505-47),
petroleumjelly,orlightgreasetoprevent
corrosion.
10.Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminal
topreventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
11.Installthebatterycover.
2
CheckingtheAngle
Indicator
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Inclinometer
Procedure
1.Parkthemachineonaat,levelsurface.
2.Verifythatthemachineislevelbyplacing
ahandheldinclinometer(suppliedwiththe
machine)ontheframecrossrail,bythefuel
tank(Figure5).
Note:Theinclinometershouldreadat0°when
viewedfromtheoperatingposition.
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Figure5
1.Angleindicator
3.Iftheinclinometerdoesnotread0°,movethe
machinetoadifferentlocationtoobtaina0°
reading.
Note:Theangleindicator,mountedonthe
machine,shouldnowread0°also.
4.Iftheangleindicatordoesnotread0°,loosenthe
2screwsandnutssecuringtheangleindicator
tothemountingbracket,adjusttheindicatorto
obtaina0°reading,andtightenthebolts.
3
InstallingtheCEDecal
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Decal(121-3598)
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedforCE,afxthe
CE-warningdecaloverthecorrespondingEnglish
warningdecal.
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4
InstallingtheHoodLatch
CEMachinesOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Hood-latchbracket
2Rivet
1Washer
1Screw(1/4x2inches)
1Locknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehood-latch
bracket.
2.Removethe2rivetssecuringthehood-latch
brackettothehood(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Hood-latchbracket2.Rivets
3.Removethehood-latchbracketfromthehood.
4.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positionthe
CElockbracketandthehood-latchbracketonto
thehood(Figure7).
Note:Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthe
hood.Donotremovetheboltandnutfromthe
lock-bracketarm.
g012629
Figure7
1.CElockbracket2.Boltandnut
5.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideof
thehood.
6.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood
(Figure7).
7.Hookthelatchontothehood-latchbracket
(Figure8).
g012630
Figure8
1.Hoodlatch
8.Installtheboltintotheotherarmofthe
hood-latchbrackettolockthelatchinposition
(Figure9).Tightentheboltbutdonottighten
thenut.
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Figure9
1.Bolt3.Armofhood-latchbracket
2.Nut
5
InstallingtheExhaust
Guard
CEModelsOnly
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Exhaustguard
4Self-tappingscrew
Procedure
1.Positiontheexhaustguardaroundthemufer
whilealigningthemountingholeswiththeholes
intheframe(Figure10).
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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
0.32inch)asshowninFigure11.
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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
inch)asshowninFigure12.
Note:Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust
thestopboltstoattaintheproperclearance.
3.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,and
ensurethattheclearancebetweenthewear
straponthetopoftherear-cutting-unitwearbar
andthebumperstrapis0.51to2.54mm(0.02
to0.10inch)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
Sidewinder®unitundertheframe.
Forallheightsofcut,mounttherearcuttingdeckin
therearmountingholes(Figure16).
8
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)mayrequiretemporaryassemblyto
anintermediateheighttopreventbinding(for
example,changingfrom3.1to7cm(1-1/4to
2-3/4inches)heightofcut).
9
AdjustingtheRoller
Scraper
Optional
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theoptionalrearrollerscraperfunctionsbestwhen
thereisanevengapof0.5to1mm(0.02to0.04inch)
betweenthescraperandtheroller.
1.Loosenthegreasettingandthemounting
screw(Figure19).
g031578
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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10
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.Verifythatthemulchingbafedoesnotinterfere
withthetipofthebladeanddoesnotprotrude
insidethesurfaceoftherearchamberwall.
DANGER
Usingthehigh-liftbladewiththe
mulchingbafecouldcausetheblade
tobreak,resultinginpersonalinjuryor
death.
Donotusethehigh-liftbladewiththe
bafe.
ProductOverview
Controls
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Figure21
1.Tilt-steeringlever4.Forwardtractionpedal
2.Angleindicator5.Mow/transportslide
3.Reversetractionpedal6.Indicatorslot
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Figure22
GM3500-D/3500-G
1.Throttle7.PTOswitch
2.Hourmeter8.Cutting-unitshiftlever
3.Temperaturelight9.Ignitionswitch
4.Oil-pressurelight10.Parkingswitch
5.Check-enginelight11.Liftleverlock
6.Alternatorlight
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TractionPedals
Presstheforwardtractionpedaltomoveforward.
Pressreversetractionpedaltomovebackwardorto
assistinstoppingwhenmovingforward(Figure21).
Note:Allowthepedaltomoveormoveittothe
NEUTRALpositiontostopthemachine.
Tilt-SteeringLever
Pullthetilt-steeringleverbacktotiltthesteeringwheel
tothedesiredposition,thenpushtheleverforwardto
tighten(Figure21).
ParkingBrake
Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking
braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluponthelever
(Figure22).
Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoupressthe
tractionpedalwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchisusedtostart,stop,andpreheat
theengine.Theignitionswitchhas3positions:
OFF,ON/PREHEAT,andSTART.Rotatethekeytothe
ON/PREHEATpositionuntiltheglow-plug-indicatorlight
goesout(approximately7seconds);thenrotatethe
keytotheSTARTpositiontoengagethestartermotor.
Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts(Figure22).
Toshutofftheengine,rotatethekeytotheOFF
position.
Note:Removethekeyfromtheswitchtoprevent
accidentalstarting.
Seat-AdjustmentLever
Movetheseat-adjustmentleveronthesideofthe
seatoutward,slidetheseattothedesiredposition,
andreleasethelevertolocktheseatintoposition
(Figure23).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeregisterstheamountoffuelinthetank
(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Fuelgauge2.Seat-adjustmentlever
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthat
youoperatethemachinewiththekeyswitchinthe
RUNposition.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance.
Engine-Coolant-Temperature
WarningLight
Thetemperaturewarninglightglowsiftheengine
coolanttemperatureistoohigh.Ifthecoolant
temperaturerisesanother10°,theengineshutsoff
(Figure22).
Glow-Plug-IndicatorLight
Theglow-plug-indicatorlightglowswhentheglow
plugsareoperating(Figure22).
Oil-PressureWarningLight
Theoil-pressurewarninglightglowsiftheengine-oil
pressuredropsbelowasafelevel(Figure22).Ifthe
oilpressureislow,shutofftheengineanddetermine
thecause.Repairtheengine-oilsystembeforeyou
starttheengineagain.
Lift-LockLever
Usethelift-locklevertosecuretheliftswitch(Figure
22),totheRAISE-DECKposition,whenperforming
maintenanceonthedeckorwhentransporting
betweenmowinglocations.
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Mow/TransportSlide
Usingyourheel,movethemow/transportslidetothe
lefttotransport,andtotherighttomow(Figure21).
Note:Thecuttingunitsoperateonlyinthemow
position.
Important:Themowspeedissetatthefactory
to9.7km/h(6mph).Youcanincreaseordecrease
themowspeedbyadjustingthespeed-stopscrew
(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Speed-stopscrew
IndicatorSlot
Theindicatorslotintheoperatorplatformindicates
whenthecuttingunitsareinthecenterposition
(Figure21).
Throttle
Movethethrottleforwardtoincreasetheengine
speedandrearwardtodecreasetheenginespeed
(Figure22).
Cutting-Unit-DriveSwitch
Thecutting-unit-driveswitchhas2positions:ENGAGE
andDISENGAGE.Therockerswitchoperatesa
solenoidvalveonthevalvebanktodrivethecutting
units(Figure22).
Cutting-UnitShiftLever
Tolowerthecuttingunitstotheground,movethe
cutting-unitshiftleverforward.Toraisethecutting
units,pulltheshiftleverrearwardtotheRAISEposition
(Figure22).
Note:Thecuttingunitsdonotdropunlesstheengine
isrunning.
Movethelevertotherightorlefttomovethecutting
unitsinthesamedirection.
Note:Dothisonlywhenthecuttingunitsareraisedor
iftheyareonthegroundandthemachineismoving.
Note:Theleverdoesnotneedtobeheldinthe
forwardpositionwhileyouareloweringthecutting
units.
AlternatorLight
Thealternatorlightshouldbeoffwhentheengineis
running(Figure22).
Note:Ifitison,checkthechargingsystemandrepair
itasnecessary.
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