Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D User manual

FormNo.3385-851RevD
Groundsmaster®4500-DRotary
Mower
ModelNo.30881—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.30881A—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.30882—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.30882A—SerialNo.314000001andUp
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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives,fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarrester
isincorporatedwiththemuferassembly.
GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbythe
USDAForestryService.
Important:Thisengineisequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touse
oroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered,
brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandwithout
asparkarrestermufermaintainedinworking
order,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstates
orfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
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ICES-002
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EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenance,andwarranty.
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manufacturer.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
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Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
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Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andcommercialgrounds.It
isnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassand
othergrowthalongsidehighways,orforagricultural
uses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
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andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
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ontherightfrontframeoftheproduct.Writethe
numbersinthespaceprovided.
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ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety...................................6
SoundPowerLevel............................................8
SoundPressureLevel........................................8
VibrationLevel...................................................8
EngineEmissionCertication.............................8
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................9
Setup......................................................................14
1InstallingtheHoodLatch(CEOnly)................15
2AdjustingtheHeightofCut.............................16
3AdjustingtheRollerScraper
(Optional)......................................................16
4InstallingtheMulchingBafe
(Optional)......................................................17
5GreasingtheMachine....................................17
6CheckingFluidLevels....................................18
ProductOverview...................................................18
Controls...........................................................18
Specications..................................................25
Attachments/Accessories.................................25
Operation................................................................26
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................26
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................26
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................27
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................27
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................29
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................29
StartingandStoppingtheEngine......................30
SmartPower.....................................................30
ReversingFanOperation..................................30
AutoIdle...........................................................30
Engine-SpeedSwitch.......................................30
MowSpeed......................................................31
TransportSpeed...............................................31
Counterbalance................................................31
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.......................32
CuttingGrasswiththeMachine........................32
DieselParticulateFilterRegeneration...............33
PushingorT owingtheMachine........................41
JackingPoints..................................................41
TransportingtheMachine.................................41
LoadingtheMachine........................................42
OperatingCharacteristics.................................43
SelectingaBlade..............................................43
ChoosingAccessories......................................44
OperatingTips.................................................45
Maintenance...........................................................46
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........46
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................47
ServiceIntervalChart.......................................48
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................49
RemovingtheHood..........................................49
Lubrication..........................................................49
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings................49
EngineMaintenance...........................................51
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ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................51
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................52
ServicingtheDiesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSootFilter..............................53
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................54
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................54
CheckingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................54
ServicingtheFuelFilter....................................54
ServicingtheWaterSeparator.........................54
FuelPick-upTubeScreen.................................55
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................55
ChargingandConnectingtheBattery...............55
BatteryCare.....................................................57
Fuses................................................................57
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................58
CheckingforEnd-PlayinthePlanetary
Drives............................................................58
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel
Nuts..............................................................59
CheckingthePlanetaryGearDrive
Oil.................................................................59
ChangingthePlanetaryGearDrive
Oil.................................................................59
CheckingtheRearAxleLubricant.....................60
ChangingtheRearAxleLubricant....................60
CheckingtheRearWheelToe-In......................60
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................61
ServicingtheEngineCoolingSystem...............61
BrakeMaintenance.............................................62
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes............................62
BeltMaintenance................................................63
ServicingtheAlternatorBelt.............................63
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................63
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................63
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.........................63
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................64
CuttingDeckMaintenance...................................65
SeparatingtheCuttingDecksfromthe
TractionUnit..................................................65
MountingtheCuttingDeckstotheTraction
Unit...............................................................65
ServicingtheBladePlane.................................65
ServicingtheCutterBlade................................66
ServicingtheFrontRoller.................................68
Storage...................................................................69
PreparingtheTractionUnit...............................69
PreparingtheEngine........................................69
CuttingDeck.....................................................69
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997(whenappropriatedecalsapplied),and
ANSIB71.4-2012specicationsineffectatthetimeof
production.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ANSIB71.4–2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
materialcarefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,
safetysigns,andtheproperuseoftheequipment.
•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthe
languageofthismanual,itistheowner's
responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwith
theseinstructionstouseorservicethemower.
Localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,or
petsarenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuseris
responsibleforaccidentsorhazardsoccurringto
otherpeopleortheirproperty.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstruction
shouldemphasize:
–Theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines;
–Applyingthebrakedoesnotregaincontrolofa
rideonmachinethatisslidingonaslope.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊Insufcientwheelgrip
◊Beingdriventoofast
◊Inadequatebraking
◊Thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforthe
task
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◊Lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleor
damagetoproperty.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,
slip-resistantfootwear,longtrousers,safety
glasses,andhearingprotection.Longhair,loose
clothing,orjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis
extremelyammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchas
onawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromafueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapand
tightensecurely.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspace
wheredangerouscarbonmonoxideandother
exhaustgassescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengage
allbladeattachmentclutchesandengagethe
parkingbrake.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotating
parts.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall
times.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.To
helpguardagainstoverturning:
–Donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingup
ordownhill.
–Machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopes
andduringtightturns.
–Stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards.
–Nvermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unless
themowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen
suggestedintheOperator'sManual.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornear
roadways.
•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossing
surfacesotherthangrass.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesin
place.Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjusted
properly,andfunctioningproperly.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–Stoponlevelground
–Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe
attachments
–Settheparkingbrake
–Stoptheengineandremovethekey
Important:Allowenginetoidlefor5
minutesbeforeshuttingitoffafterafull
loadoperation.Failuretodosomayleadto
turbo-chargertrouble.
•Stoptheengine
–Beforerefuelling
–Beforemakingheightadjustment
–Beforeclearingblockages
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–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingtheequipment.
•Reducetheenginespeedsettingduringengine
run-out.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopblades
fromrotating.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionand
donotpointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesure
theequipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartment,andfuel
storageareafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessive
grease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replace
allwornordamagedpartsanddecals.
•Drainthefueltankoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.
•Onmulti-spindlemowers,takecareasrotating
onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setthe
parkingbrake,turnthekeyintheignitionswitchto
theOFFposition,andremoveignitionkey.Waitfor
allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning
orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthe
positivelast.Reconnectpositiverstandnegative
last.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Weargloves
andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugcharger
beforeconnectingordisconnectingfrombattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Storethemachinewiththecuttingunitsin
theloweredpositionorsecurethewingdecks
withthestoragelatchestopreventthemfrom
unintentionallylowering.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineinto
trailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine
ToroRidingMowerSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcan
killyou.
Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspace
wheredangerouscarbonmonoxideandother
exhaustgasescancollect.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
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•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennis
shoesorsneakers.
•Wearsafetyshoesandlongpants.Thisis
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafety-interlockswitchesdailyfor
properoperation.Ifaswitchfails,replaceitbefore
operatingthemachine.
•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
•Dothefollowingtopreventlossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,
creeks,embankments,orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.
Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhill
tokeepforwardspeedslowandtomaintain
controlofthemachine.
•WhenoperatingamachinewithROPS(rollover
protectionsystem)neverremovetheROPSand
alwaysusetheseatbelt.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfrom1work
areatoanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,or
exhaustpipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoon
afterithasstoppedbecausetheseareascouldbe
hotenoughtocauseburns.
•Onanyhill,thereisthepossibilityoftippingor
rollingover,buttheriskincreasesastheslope
angleincreases.Steephillsshouldbeavoided.
Cuttingunitsmustbeloweredwhengoingdown
slopestomaintainsteeringcontrol
•Engagetractiondriveslowly,alwayskeepyourfoot
onthetractionpedal,especiallywhentraveling
downhill.
Usereverseontractionpedalforbraking.
•Ifthemachinestallswhenclimbingaslope,do
notturnthemachinearound.Alwaysbackslowly,
straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyin
ornearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Donot
resumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesurethatallhydrauliclineconnectorsare
tightandallhydraulichosesandlinesareingood
conditionbeforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunder
highpressure.Usepaperorcardboard,not
yourhands,tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuid
escapingunderpressurecanhavesufcient
forcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystem
mustberelievedbystoppingtheengineand
loweringthecuttingunitsandattachmentstothe
ground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,
clothing,andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthe
cuttingunits,attachments,andanymovingparts.
•Toensurethatsafetyandaccuracyaremet,have
yourToroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine
speedwithatachometer.
•Formajorrepairs,warrantywork,updatesto
thesystem,andassistance,contactyourT oro
Distributor.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby
othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and
suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
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SoundPowerLevel
Groundsmaster4500
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of0.7
dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
Groundsmaster4700
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of0.7
dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Groundsmaster4500
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof90dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue
(K)of0.7dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinEN836.
Groundsmaster4700
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof90dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue
(K)of0.7dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.6m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.7m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.3m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=.2m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.1m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
EngineEmission
Certication
TheengineinthismachineisEPATier4Finaland
stage3bcompliant.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
decal117-4763
117-4763
1.Toengagetheparking
brake,securethebrake
pedalswiththelockingpin,
presstheparkingbrake
pedals,andengagethe
toepedal.
2.Todisengagetheparking
brake,disengagethe
lockingpinandreleasethe
pedals.
decal121-3884
121–3884
1.Engine—stop3.Engine—start
2.Engine—preheat
decal121-3887
121–3887
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
decal120-4159
120–4159
Groundsmaster4700Shown
1.Off8.High
2.Lights9.Tractiondrive
3.On10.Low
4.Lightswitchlocation11.Powertakeoff(PTO)
5.Fast12.Lowerleftdeck
6.Variablespeedadjustment13.Lowercenterdeck
7.Slow14.Lowerrightdeck
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decal125-4604
125–4604
Groundsmaster4700Shown
1.Raiseleftdeck3.Raiserightdeck
2.Raisecenterdeck
decal117-4765
117-4765
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Donotusestartingaids.
decal117-4766
117-4766
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal106-6755
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
decal117-4764
117-4764
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3.Cuttinghazardoffoot,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal98-4387
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
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decal106-6754
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal93-7818
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115to149N-m(85to110
ft-lb).
decal112-5297
112-5297
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
3.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds;lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes;usearolloverprotectionsystemandweartheseat
belt
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal112-5298
112-5298
(PlaceoverPartNumber112–5297forCE*)
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliance
totheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservative
maximumslopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineareprescribedby
andrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
3.Tippinghazard—donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15°;
lowerthecuttingunitswhenoperatingonslopes;wearthe
safetybelt.
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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decal125-4605
125-4605
1.Powerseat,10A6.Powersupplied,10A
2.Worklight,10A7.TEC-5001,2A
3.Engine,10A8.Powersupplied,7.5A
4.Cigarettelighter,10A9.TEC-5002,2A
5.Infocenter,2A10.Cab,60A
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.
decal93-7272
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
decal117-2718
117–2718
decal112-5019
112-5019
decal93-6681
93-6681
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
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decal125-4606
125–4606
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationon
maintenance.
decal104-1086
104-1086
1.Heightofcut
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Lockbracket1
Rivet2
Washer1
Screw,1/4x2inches1
1
Locknut,1/4inch1
InstalltheHoodLatch(CE).
2Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheheightofcut.
3Nopartsrequired–Adjusttherollerscraper(Optional).
4Nopartsrequired–Installthemulchingbafe(Optional).
5Nopartsrequired–Greasethemachine.
6Nopartsrequired–Checktherearaxlelubricant,hydraulic
uid,andengine-oillevels.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
WarningDecal6AfxtheCEwarningdecalsoverthecorresponding
Englishwarningdecals.
Operator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
EngineOperator'sManual1Readbeforeoperatingtheengine.
PartsCatalog1Usetoreferencepartnumbers.
OperatorTrainingMaterial1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
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1
InstallingtheHoodLatch
(CEOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lockbracket
2Rivet
1Washer
1Screw,1/4x2inches
1Locknut,1/4inch
Procedure
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehood-latch
bracket.
2.Removethe2rivetssecuringthehood-latch
brackettothehood(Figure3).Removethe
hood-latchbracketfromthehood.
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Figure3
1.Hood-latchbracket2.Rivets
3.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positionthe
CElockbracketandthehoodlatchbracketonto
thehood.Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthe
hood(Figure4).Donotremovetheboltandnut
assemblyfromthelock-bracketarm.
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Figure4
1.CElockbracket2.Boltandnutassembly
4.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideof
thehood.
5.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood
(Figure4).
6.Hookthelatchontothehood-latchbracket
(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Hoodlatch
7.Screwtheboltintotheotherarmofhoodlock
brackettolockthelatchinposition(Figure6).
Tightentheboltbutdonottightenthenut.
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Figure6
1.Bolt3.Armofhood-lockbracket
2.Nut
2
AdjustingtheHeightofCut
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Thiscuttingdeckoftencuts
approximately6mm(1/4inch)lowerthanareel
cuttingunitwiththesamebenchsetting.Itmay
benecessarytohavetheserotarycuttingdeck’s
benchset6mm(1/4inch)abovethatofreels
cuttinginthesamearea.
Important:Accesstotherearcuttingunitsis
greatlyimprovedbyremovingthecuttingunit
fromthetractor.Iftheunitisequippedwitha
Sidewinder®,sidewindthecuttingunitstothe
right,removetherearcuttingunit,andslideitout
totherightside.
1.Lowerthecuttingdecktotheground,turnthe
keyintheignitionswitchtotheOFFposition,
andremovethekey.
2.Loosentheboltsecuringeachheight-of-cut
brackettotheheight-of-cutplate(frontandeach
side)(Figure7).
3.Beginningwithfrontadjustment,removethe
bolt.
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Figure7
1.Height-of-cutbracket3.Spacer
2.Height-of-cutplate
4.Whilesupportingthechamber,removethe
spacer(Figure8).
5.Movethechambertothedesiredheight-of-cut
andinstallaspacerintothedesignatedheight
ofcutholeandslot(Figure8).
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Figure8
6.Positionthetappedplatein-linewiththespacer.
7.Installtheboltngertight.
8.Repeatsteps4through7foreachside
adjustment.
9.Torqueall3boltsto41N-m(30ft-lb).Always
tightenthefrontboltrst.
Note:Adjustmentsofmorethan3.8cm(1–1/2
inches)mayrequiretemporaryassemblyto
anintermediateheighttopreventbinding(e.g.
changingfrom3.1to7cm(1.25to2.75inches)
heightofcut).
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3
AdjustingtheRoller
Scraper(Optional)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theoptionalrearrollerscraperisdesignedtowork
bestwhenthereisanevengapof0.5to1mm(0.020
to0.040inch)betweenthescraperandroller.
1.Loosenthegreasettingandthemounting
screw(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Rollerscraper3.Greasetting
2.Mountingscrew
2.Slidethescraperupordownuntilagapof0.5to
1mm(0.020to0.040inch)isachievedbetween
therodandtheroller.
3.Securethegreasettingandtorqueto41N-m
(30ft-lb)inanalternatingsequence.
4
InstallingtheMulching
Bafe(Optional)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Thoroughlycleandebrisfromthemounting
holesontherearwallandleftsidewallofthe
chamber.
2.Installthemulchingbafeintherearopening
andsecureitwith5angeheadbolts(Figure
10).
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Figure10
1.Mulchingbafe
3.Verifythatmulchingbafedoesnotinterferewith
thetipofthebladeanddoesnotprotrudeinside
thesurfaceoftherearchamberwall.
WARNING
Donotusethehighliftbladewiththe
mulchingbafe.Thebladecouldbreak,
resultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.
5
GreasingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Greasethemachinebeforeoperatingtoensurethatit
isproperlylubricated.RefertoGreasingtheBearings
andBushings(page49).Failuretoproperlygreasethe
machineresultsinprematurefailureofcriticalparts.
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6
CheckingFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checktherearaxlelubricantlevelbeforethe
engineisrststarted;refertoCheckingtheRear
AxleLubricant(page60).
2.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbeforethe
engineisrststarted;refertoCheckingthe
Hydraulic-FluidLevel(page29).
3.Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeandafterthe
engineisrststarted;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page52).
ProductOverview
Controls
BrakePedals
2footpedals(Figure11)operateindividualwheel
brakesforturningassistanceandtoaidinobtaining
bettersidehilltraction.
Pedal-LockingLatch
Thepedal-lockinglatch(Figure11)connectsthe
pedalstogethertoengagetheparkingbrake.
Parking-BrakePedal
Toengagetheparkingbrake,(Figure11)connectthe
pedalstogetherwiththepedal-lockinglatch,push
downontherightbrakepedalwhileengagingthetoe
pedal.Toreleasetheparkingbrake,press1ofthe
brakepedalsuntiltheparkingbrake-latchretracts.
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Figure11
1.Brakepedal4.Tractionpedal
2.Pedal-lockinglatch5.Tilt-steeringpedal
3.Parking-brakepedal
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure11)controlsforwardand
reverseoperation.Depressthetopofthepedalto
moveforwardandthebottomtomovebackward.
Tostop,reduceyourfootpressureonthetraction
pedalandallowittoreturntothecenterposition.
Tilt-SteeringPedal
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardsyou,pressthefoot
pedal(Figure11)down,andpullthesteeringtower
towardyoutothemostcomfortablepositionandthen
releasethepedal.
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KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure12)has3positions:OFF,
ON/PREHEAT,andSTART.
PTOSwitch
ThePTOswitch(Figure12)has2positions:Out
(start)andIn(stop).PullthePTObuttonoutto
engagethecuttingunitblades.Pushinthebuttonto
disengagethecuttingunitblades.
Hi-LoSpeedControl
Theswitch(Figure12)allowsthespeedrangeto
increasefortransportingthemachine.T oswitch
betweentheHiandLospeedranges,raisethe
decks,disengagethePTO,putthetractionpedalinto
NEUTRAL,andmovethemachineataslowspeed..
Note:Thecuttingdecksdonotoperateand/or
cannotbeloweredfromthetransportpositionwhen
theswitchisinthehighrange.
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Figure12
1.Liftswitches(GM4700
only)
6.Hi-Lospeedcontrol
2.Liftswitch(GM4500and
4700)
7.Engine-speedswitch
3.PTOswitch8.Lightswitch
4.Keyswitch9.Cruisecontrol
5.InfoCenter
Engine-SpeedSwitch
Theengine-speedswitch(Figure12)has2modesto
changetheenginespeed.T aptheswitchtoincrease
ordecreasetheenginespeedin100rpmincrements.
Holdtheswitchdowntoautomaticallymovethe
enginetoHighorLowidle,dependingonwhichside
oftheswitchisdepresses.
LiftSwitches
Theliftswitches(Figure12)raiseandlowerthe
cuttingunits.Presstheswitchesforwardtolowerthe
cuttingunitsandbackwardtoraisethecuttingunits.
Whenstartingthemachine,withthecuttingunitsin
thedownposition,presstheliftswitchdowntoallow
thecuttingunitstooatandmow.
Note:ThedecksdonotlowerwhileintheHispeed
rangeandtheydonotraiseorloweriftheoperatoris
outoftheseatwhentheengineisrunning.Tolower
thedecksforservice,rotatethekeyintheignition
switchtotheONpositionwhilesittingintheseat.
LightSwitch
Presstheloweredgeoftheswitch(Figure12)toturn
onthelights.Presstheupperedgeoftheswitchto
turnoffthelights.
PowerPoint
Thepowerpoint(Figure13)isusedtopoweroptional
12Velectricalaccessories.
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Figure13
1.Powerpoint2.Bagholder
BagHolder
Usethebagholder(Figure13)forstorage.
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SeatAdjustments
ForeandAftAdjustingLever
Pulloutonthelevertoslidetheseatforeoraft(Figure
14).
SeatArmRestAdjustingKnob
Rotatetheknobtoadjusttheseatarmrestangle.
SeatBackAdjustingLever
Movethelevertoadjusttheseatbackangle(Figure
14).
Weightgauge
Indicateswhentheseatisadjustedtotheweightof
theoperator(Figure14).Heightadjustmentismade
bypositioningthesuspensionwithintherangeofthe
greenregion.
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Figure14
1.Weightgauge4.Seat-backadjustinglever
2.Weight-adjustinglever5.Arm-restadjustingknob
(notshown-locatedunder
armrest)
3.ForeandAftadjusting
lever
Weight-AdjustingLever
Adjustforoperatorweight(Figure14).Pulluponthe
levertoincreasetheairpressureandpushdownto
decreasetheairpressure.Theproperadjustmentis
attainedwhentheweightgaugeisinthegreenregion.
UsingtheInfoCenterLCDDisplay
TheInfoCenterLCDdisplayshowsinformationabout
yourmachinesuchastheoperatingstatus,various
diagnostics,andotherinformationaboutthemachine
(Figure15).Thereisasplashscreenandamain
informationscreenontheInfoCenter.Pressanyof
theInfoCenterbuttonsandthenselecttheappropriate
directionalarrowtoswitchbetweenthesplashscreen
andthemaininformationscreen.
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Figure15
1.Indicatorlight3.Middlebutton
2.Rightbutton4.Leftbutton
•LeftButton(MenuAccess/BackButton)—pressto
accesstheInfoCentermenus.Youcanuseitto
backoutofanymenuyouarecurrentlyusing.
•MiddleButton—presstoscrolldownmenus.
•RightButton—presstoopenamenuwherearight
arrowindicatesadditionalcontent.
•Beeper—activatedwhenloweringthedecksorfor
advisoriesandfaults.
Note:Thepurposeofeachbuttonmaychange
dependingonwhatisrequiredatthetime.Each
buttonislabeledwithanicondisplayingitscurrent
function.
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