Toro Groundsmaster 360 User manual

FormNo.3391-918RevA
Groundsmaster®3604-Wheel
DriveMulti-PurposeMachine
withCab
ModelNo.31236—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3391-918*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives,
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,multi-purposemachineintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedformaintaininggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,andon
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,
mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualalsouses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
SoundPowerLevel..................................................6
SoundPressureLevel...............................................6
VibrationLevel......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................12
1InstallingtheDriveShafttoanOptionalMower
DeckorQAS.....................................................12
2OptionalMowerDeckMountingHardware.............13
3CheckingtheTirePressure....................................13
4CheckingtheFluidLevels.....................................13
ProductOverview.........................................................14
Controls...............................................................14
CabControls......................................................16
Specications........................................................17
Attachments/Accessories........................................17
Operation....................................................................17
AddingFuel...........................................................17
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................18
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................19
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................19
DrivingtheMachine...............................................20
SteeringSelection...................................................20
StoppingtheMachine.............................................20
OperatingaMowerDeckor
Attachment(Optional).........................................21
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................22
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................22
UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight.........................23
DiagnosticAceDisplay...........................................23
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches..............................23
PositioningtheStandardSeat...................................25
PositioningtheDeluxeSeat......................................26
Raising/LoweringtheSeat.......................................27
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................27
LoadingMachines..................................................28
TransportingtheMachine........................................29
Maintenance.................................................................30
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................30
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................31
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................32
UsingtheHoodPropRod.......................................32
Lubrication...............................................................33
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................33
EngineMaintenance..................................................35
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................35
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................35
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................36
AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................36
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................37
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................37
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................37
BleedingAirfromtheFuelInjectors..........................38
CleaningtheFuelTank............................................38
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................38
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38
CheckingtheFuses.................................................38
ServicingtheBattery...............................................39
StoringtheBattery..................................................39
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................39
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................39
CorrectingSteeringMisalignment.............................39
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................40
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..................................40
CleaningtheRadiator..............................................40
BrakeMaintenance....................................................41
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................41
AdjustingtheParkingBrake....................................42
BeltMaintenance......................................................42
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt...................................42
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................43
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................43
AdjustingtheMaximumGroundSpeed.....................43
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................44
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................44
ChangingtheHydraulicOilAndFilter.......................45
CabMaintenance.......................................................46
FillingtheWasherFluidBottle..................................46
CleaningtheCabAirFilters.....................................46
CleaningtheAirConditioningCoil...........................47
Cleaning...................................................................48
CleaningtheCab....................................................48
WasteDisposal.......................................................48
Storage........................................................................48
Engine..................................................................48
Machine................................................................48
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Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO
5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethisequipment.Localregulationscan
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Neveroperatewhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland
practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwetgrass;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrectloaddistribution.
Preparation
•Whileoperatingthemachine,alwayswearsubstantial
footwearandlongtrousers.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Ifamowerdeckisinstalledonthemachine,beforeusing
it,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,blade
boltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
Operation
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Operateonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;
–useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
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•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–settheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkey:
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemachine;
–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthemachine
fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand
operatingtheequipment;
–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachmentbefore
refueling.
RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)/Cab—UseandMaintenance
•TheROPS/Cabisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.
Usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPS/Cabinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS/Cab.Donotrepairorrevise.
•DonotremovetheROPS/Cab.
•AnyalterationstoaROPS/Cabmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Ifamowerdeckisinstalledonthemachine,takecareas
manuallyrotatingonebladecancauseotherbladesto
rotate.
•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,
lowertheattachment.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCENstandard.
•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun
engineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjust,orservice.
•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road
useandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”Ifyoumustcross
ortravelonapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofand
complywithlocalregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slowmovingvehiclesigns,andreectors.
•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand
amesawayfrombattery.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
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SlopeOperation
•Donotoperateneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor
water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,ordrowning.
•Donotoperateonslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromtheoperatingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenoperatinguphillbecausethe
machinemaytipbackwards.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If
tireslosetraction,disengagetheattachmentandproceed
slowlyofftheslope.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
•Useextremecarewithallattachments.Thesecanchange
thestabilityofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.
SoundPowerLevel
Note:Thedatacontainedinthissectiononlypertainsto
unitsmarkedwiththeCElogo.
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof101dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Note:Thedatacontainedinthissectiononlypertainsto
unitsmarkedwiththeCElogo.
Theseunitshaveasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of85dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013..
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.39m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.34m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.41m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
106-9206
1.Wheeltorquespecications
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
112-1461
1.Beltrouting
117–2718
117-3233
4Wheeldrivemodels
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonfuses.
2.4wheelsteersolenoid—7.5amp
3.PTOenable,4wheelsteerlamp,decklift,deckoat—7.5
amp
4.Glowindicator,fuelrunsolenoid,diagnosticlight,start—7.5
amp
5.Headlights,deckactuator,powertake–off—10amp
6.Lights—15amp
7.Operatorpresenceswitch—10amp
8.Powerpoint,lights—15amp
9.Engine—10amp
117-3270
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
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117-3273
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.7.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremove
theignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
3.Warning—weartheseatbeltwhenseatedintheoperator's
position.
8.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes;slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturnathigh
speeds
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—removethe
ignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
9.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsinplace.
5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
117-3276
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
120–0250
(Cabmodels)
1.Slowmovingvehicle
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121-8378
1.Fan—off5.Externalair
2.Fan—onfull6.Internalair
3.Coldair7.Airconditioner—off
4.Hotair8.Airconditioner—on
125-9688
1.Windshieldwipers—off3.Windshieldwipers—on
2.Windshieldwipers4.Spraywindshieldwasher
uid
130-0611
1.Warning—1)Removethepin;2)Raisethedoors;3)Exit
thecab
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
115-0492
1.Heightofcut(mm)
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106-2353
1.Electricalpowerpoint
115-0493
Cabmodels
1.Heightofcut(mm)
130–0594
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;whensittinginthe
cab,alwayswearaseatbelt;wearhearingprotection.
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1.Raise/Lowerdecks5.Engine—run
2.2-wheelsteering6.Engine—start
3.4–wheelsteering7.Fast
4.Engine—stop8.Slow
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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.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Driveshaft1
Screw,5/16x1–3/4inch4
Locknut,5/16inch4
1Rollpin,3/16x1–1/2inch2
Installthedriveshafttoaoptionaldeck
orQAS.
Retainerpin2
Greasetting2
2Washerheadscrew,5/16x7/8inch2
Usetoinstalloptionalmowerdeck.
3Nopartsrequired–Checkthetirepressure.
4Nopartsrequired–Checkthehydraulicuid,engineoil,
andcoolantlevels.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
EngineOperator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
PartsCatalog1Usereferencepartnumbers
OperatorTrainingMaterial1Viewthevideobeforeoperatingthemachine
1
InstallingtheDriveShafttoan
OptionalMowerDeckorQAS
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Driveshaft
4Screw,5/16x1–3/4inch
4Locknut,5/16inch
2Rollpin,3/16x1–1/2inch
Procedure
Note:PTOdriveshaftinstallationiseasierifthemachineis
positionedonahoist.
1.Parkmachineonalevelsurface,stopengine,engage
parkingbrakeandremovekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
WARNING
Donotstarttheengineandengagethe
PTOswitchwhenthePTOdriveshaftis
disconnectedfromthecuttingdeck.Ifthe
engineisstartedandthePTOshaftisallowed
torotate,seriouspersonalinjuryandmachine
damagecouldresult.BeforethePTOdrive
shaftisdisconnectedfromthecuttingdeck,
disconnectPTOsolenoidcoilconnector
fromwireharnesstopreventunintentional
engagementofthePTOclutch.
2.TopreventtheunintentionalengagementofthePTO
clutch,disconnectthewireharnesselectricalconnector
fromthePTOsolenoidvalvecoilconnector(Figure3).
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G018339
1
Figure3
1.Wireharnesselectricalconnector
3.PositionthePTOdriveshaftunderthefrontofthe
machine.Makesurethatthedriveshaftslipshaftyoke
(Figure4)istowardthetransmissionPTOshaft.
G018340
1
2
3
4
5
Figure4
1.Transmissiondriveshaft4.Locknut
2.Capscrew5.Rollpin
3.PTOshaft
4.Alignthesplineandrollpinholeofdriveshaftyoke
withthetransmissionshaft.
5.SlidePTOdriveshaftendyokeontothetransmission
PTOshaft.
6.SecuretheendyokeofthePTOdriveshaftasfollows:
A.Installtherollpinintheendyokeandshaft.
B.Installthecapscrewsthruthedrivesshaftend
yoke.
C.Installandtightenthelocknutstosecuretheend
yoketothePTOshaft.Torquethelocknutsto20
to25N-m(175to225in-lb).
Note:Retaintheremainingcapscrews,locknuts
androllpintosecuretheotherendofthedrive
shafttotheattachmentgearboxshaft.
7.LubricatethePTOdriveshaftgreasettings.
8.Aftertheotherendofthedriveshaftisconnected
totheattachmentgearboxshaft,connectthewire
harnesselectricalconnectortothePTOsolenoidvalve
coilconnector(Figure3).
2
OptionalMowerDeck
MountingHardware
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Retainerpin
2Greasetting
2Washerheadscrew,5/16x7/8inch
Procedure
Note:Thesecomponentsandprocedureareonlyrequiredif
amowerdeck,thatrequiresretainerpins,ismountedtothe
tractionunit.RefertotheMowerDeckOperator’sManual
fortheinstallationinstructions
Note:Ifamowerdeckisnottobeinstalledonthetraction
unit,removeortieupthe(4)deckliftchainsfromthelift
suspension.
3
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Thecorrectair
pressurefornon-cabmodelsis103kPa(15psi)inthefront
tiresand172kPa(25psi)inthereartires.Ifacabisinstalled
onthemachine,thefrontandreartiresshouldbeinatedto
172kPa(25psi).
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4
CheckingtheFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforestartingthe
engine,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevelin
theMaintenanceSection.
2.Checktheengineoillevelbeforestartingtheengine,
refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevelinthe
MaintenanceSection.
3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingthe
engine;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSysteminthe
MaintenanceSection.
ProductOverview
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure5)controlstheforwardandreverse
operation.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardandthe
bottomtomoverearward.Groundspeeddependsonhow
faryoupressthepedal.Fornoload,maximumgroundspeed,
fullypressthepedalwhilethethrottleisintheFastposition.
Tostop,reducefootpressureonthetractionpedalandallow
ittoreturntothecenterposition.
Note:Foremergencystops,presstherearofthetraction
pedal(reverse)tostopthemachinequickly.
Figure5
1.Parkingbrake4.Tractionpedal
2.Brakepedal5.Speedlimiter
3.Tiltsteeringpedal
SpeedLimiter
Thespeedlimiterlever(Figure5)canbeippedforwardto
limitthetractionspeedwhileoperating.
BrakePedal
Thebrakepedalisusedinconjunctionwiththebrakepedal
latchtoengageanddisengagetheparkingbrake(Figure5)To
stopthemachine,releasethetractionpedalandallowitto
returntothecenterposition.Thebrakecanassistinstopping
inanemergencysituation.
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ParkingBrake
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pushdownonthebrakepedal
andpressthetopforwardtolatch(Figure5).Toreleasethe
parkingbrake,pressthebrakepedaluntiltheparkingbrake
latchretractswithoutcontactingthelockingmechanism.
TiltSteeringPedal
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardsyou,pressthefootpedal
down,andpullthesteeringtowertowardyoutothemost
comfortablepositionandthenreleasethepedal(Figure5).To
movethesteeringwheelawayfromyou,pressthefootpedal
andreleaseitwhenthesteeringwheelreachesthedesired
operatingposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Off,On/Preheat,
andStart(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Powertakeoff(PTO)
Switch
8.Diagnosticlight(4wheel
driveonly)
2.Oilpressurewarninglight9.Ignitionswitch
3.Chargeindicatorlight10.Powerpoint
4.Hourmeter11.Optionalswitchlocation
5.Differentiallockswitch
(optional-2wheeldrive
only)
12.Deckliftswitch
6.Steeringselectorswitch(4
wheeldriveonly)
13.Glowpluglight
7.Throttlelever14.Enginecoolant
temperaturewarning
light
DiagnosticLight
Itwillilluminateshouldasystemfaultberecognized(Figure
6).
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure6)controlsthespeedoftheengine.
MovingthethrottleleverforwardtowardtheFastposition
increasestheenginespeed.Movingitrearwardtowardthe
Slowpositiondecreasestheenginespeed.Thethrottle
controlsthespeedofthePTOand,inconjunctionwiththe
tractionpedal,controlsgroundspeedofthemachine.Always
runthemachinewiththethrottleintheFastpositionwhen
operatingattachments.
PowerTakeOff(PTO)Switch
Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthe
attachment(Figure6).
SteeringSelectorSwitch
Pressthesteeringselectorswitchtothereartoengage4wheel
steeringandforwardtoreturnto2wheelsteering(Figure6).
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure6)recordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhenthekeyswitchisin
theRunposition.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance.
GlowPlugLight(OrangeLight)
Theglowplugindicatorlight(Figure6)turnsonwhenthe
ignitionswitchisturnedtotheOnposition.Itremainslit
for6seconds.Whenthelightturnsoff,theengineisready
tobestarted.
EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning
Light
Thislightglowsandthecuttingbladesstopiftheengine
coolanttemperatureishigh(Figure6).Ifthemachineisnot
stoppedandthecoolanttemperaturerisesanother-7°C(20°
F),theenginewillstop.
Important:Iftheattachmentshutsdownandthe
temperaturewarninglightison,pushPTOknobdown,
drivetoasafeatarea,movethethrottlelevertothe
Slowposition,allowthetractionpedaltomovetothe
neutralposition,andengagetheparkingbrake.Allow
theenginetoidleforseveralminuteswhileitcoolstoa
safelevel.Stoptheengineandcheckthecoolingsystem;
refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem.
ChargeIndicator
Illuminateswhenthechargingsystemcircuitmalfunctions
(Figure6).
OilPressureWarningLight
Theoilpressurewarninglight(Figure6)glowswhentheoil
pressureinenginedropsbelowasafelevel.Iflowoilpressure
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everoccurs,stoptheengineimmediatelyanddeterminethe
cause.Repairthedamagebeforestartingtheengineagain.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure7)indicatesthefuellevelremaining
inthefueltank.
Figure7
1.Fuelgauge2.Fueltankcap
CabControls
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Figure8
1.Airrecirculationcontrol5.Poweroutlet
2.Fancontrol6.Lightsswitch
3.Temperaturecontrol7.Flashersswitch
4.Windshieldwiperswitch8.Airconditioningswitch
AirRecirculationControl
Setsthecabtoeitherrecirculatetheairinthecabinortodraw
airintothecabinfromoutside().
•Setittorecirculatetheairwhenusingtheair-conditioning.
•Setittodrawairinwhenusingtheheaterorfan.
FanControl
Rotatethefancontrolknobtoregulatethespeedofthefan
(Figure8).
TemperatureControl
Rotatethetemperaturecontrolknobtoregulatetheair
temperatureinthecab(Figure8).
WindShieldWiperSwitch
Usethisswitchtoturnthewindshieldwipersonoroff
(Figure8).
PowerOutlet
Usethis15amp,12VDCpoweroutlettopowercompatible
devices().
LightsSwitch
Usethisswitchtoturntheheadlightsandtaillightonor
off().
FlashersSwitch
Usethisswitchtoturntheashers(hazardlights)onoroff().
AirConditioningSwitch
Usethisswitchtoturntheairconditioningonoroff().
WindShieldLatch
Liftuponlatchestoopenthewindshield(Figure9).Press
inonlatchtolockwindshieldinopenposition.Pulloutand
downonlatchtocloseandsecurewindshield.
Figure9
1.Windshieldlatch
RearWindowLatch
Liftuponlatchestoopentherearwindow .Pressinonlatch
tolockwindowinopenposition.Pulloutanddownonlatch
tocloseandsecurewindow(Figure9).
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Important:Therearwindowmustbeclosedbefore
openingthehoodordamagemayoccur.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Length241.3cm(95inches)
Width(RearWheels)147.3cm(58inches)
Height221cm(87inches)
Weight1361kg(3000lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof80
dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearingloss
throughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
AddingFuel
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow
(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The
minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchasefuelin
quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daystoensurefuel
freshness.
Fueltankcapacity:51.1liters(13.5USgallons)
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures
above-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade(No.1-DorNo.
1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useofwintergrade
fuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerashpointand
coldowcharacteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce
fuellterplugging.
Useofsummergradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)willcontribute
towardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreasedpowercompared
towintergradefuel.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadof
dieselfuel.Failuretoobservethiscautionwilldamage
theengine.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.
BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelofup
toB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).Thepetrodiesel
portionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.Observethe
followingprecautions:
•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication
ASTMD6751orEN14214.
•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975
orEN590.
•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodieselblends.
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•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblendsincold
weather.
•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelasthey
maybedegradedovertime.
•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter
convertingtobiodieselblended.
•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformoreinformation
onbiodiesel.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe
truckortrailerandrefueltheequipmentwithits
wheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment
onatruckortrailerfromaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromafueldispensernozzle.
•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap
(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Fuelgauge
2.Fueltankcap
Important:Donotopenthefueltankwhen
parkedonahill.Thefuelcouldspillout.
4.Addfueltothefueltank,untilthelevelisevenwith
thebottomofthellerneck.Donotoverllthefuel
tank.
5.Installthefueltankcapandsecure.Wipeupanyfuel
thatmayhavespilled.
Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.Thiswill
minimizepossiblebuildupofcondensationinsidethefuel
tank.
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ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety
section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor
drowning.
Alwaysusetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthe
machine.
Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions
andwarnings.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Raisetherollbarupandlockitintoplace,sitonthe
seat,andfastentheseatbelt.
2.Makesurethetractionpedalisintheneutralposition.
3.Settheparkingbrake.
4.MovethePTO(powertake-off)switchtotheoff
position(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Powertake-offswitch
(PTO)
3.Glowpluglight
2.Ignitionswitch4.Throttlelever
5.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheFastand
Slowpositions(Figure11).
6.TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheRunposition
(Figure12).
Theglowpluglightwillturnonfor6seconds.
Figure12
1.Start3.Off
2.Run/glowplug4.Glowplugindicatorlight
7.Aftertheglowplugindicatorlightgoesout,turnthe
keytotheStartposition.Whentheenginestarts
releasethekey.
Important:Usestartingcyclesofnomorethan
15secondsperminutetoavoidoverheatingthe
startermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeencompletelydrained.
8.LeavethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSlowandFast
positionsuntiltheengineandhydraulicsystemwarm
up.
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Important:Whenengineisstartedfortherst
time,orafteranengineoilchange,oranoverhaul
oftheengine,transmission,orwheelmotor,
operatethemachinewiththethrottleleverinthe
Slowpositioninboththeforwardandreverse
directionsforonetotwominutes.Alsooperatethe
liftleverandPTOlevertoensureproperoperation
ofallparts.Thenshuttheengineoffandcheck
uidlevels,checkforoilleaks,looseparts,and
anyothernoticeablemalfunctions.
CAUTION
Shuttheengineoffandwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforecheckingforoilleaks,
looseparts,orothermalfunctions.
StoppingtheEngine
1.DisengagethePTO,makesurethetractionpedalisin
theneutralposition,settheparkingbrake,andmove
thethrottlelevertotheSlowposition.
2.Lettheengineidlefor60seconds.
3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffposition(Figure12).
Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
4.Removethekeybeforetransportingorstoringmachine.
Important:Makesuretoremovethekeyasthe
fuelpumporaccessoriesmayrunandcausethe
batterytolosecharge.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
DrivingtheMachine
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
theFastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe
Fastthrottlepositionwhenoperatingattachments.
SteeringSelection
Formaximumtrimmingandminimumturfdamagethe
machineshouldalwaysbeoperatedin4wheelsteering.
However,whenitisdesiredtotransportthemachineonroads
ortrails,themachinecanbeswitchedinto2wheelsteering.
Figure13
1.Steeringselectorswitch
Switchingfrom4wheelsteeringto2
wheelsteering
Pressthesteeringselectorswitch(Figure13)totheforward
position.Ifthewheelsarenotalignedintheforwardposition,
thegreenlightwillashandthemachinewillremainin
4wheelsteeringuntilthefourtiresaredirectedstraight
ahead.Theoperatorshouldturnthesteeringwheelslowlyto
straightenoutthewheelsuntilthegreenlightceasestoash
andremainsON.Whentheswitchlightissolidgreen,the
machineisin2wheelsteering.
Note:Ifthesteeringwheelisturnedtoobriskly,steering
misalignmentmayoccur.
Switchingfrom2wheelsteeringto4
wheelsteering
Pressthesteeringselectorswitch(Figure13)totherearward
position.Ifthefrontwheelsarenotalignedintheforward
position,thegreenlightwillashandthemachinewillremain
in2wheelsteeringuntilthefourtiresaredirectedstraight
ahead.Theoperatorshouldturnthesteeringwheelslowlyto
straightenoutthewheelsuntilthegreenlightceasestoash
andremainsOFF.Ifthesteeringwheelisturnedtoobriskly,
steeringmisalignmentmayoccur.Whentheswitchlightis
continuouslyOFF,themachineisin4wheelsteering.
Note:Ifthesteeringsystemismisalignedafterrepeated
2wheelsteeringto4wheelsteeringengagements,referto
CorrectingSteeringMisalignmentintheMaintenanceSection.
StoppingtheMachine
Tostopthemachine,releasethetractionpedaltotheneutral
position.
Settheparkingbrakewheneveryouleavethemachine.
Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
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