Toro Groundsmaster 5900 User manual

FormNo.3403-582RevB
Groundsmaster®5900and5910
RotaryMower
ModelNo.31698—SerialNo.316000001andUp
ModelNo.31699—SerialNo.316000001andUp
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OriginalInstructions(EN)*3403-582*B

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anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessionaloperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisdesignedprimarilyfor
mowinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,
golfcourses,sportselds,alongroadways,andon
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedformowing
brushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SoundPowerLevel............................................4
SoundPressureLevel........................................5
VibrationLevel....................................................5
Engine-EmissionCertication.............................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
Setup......................................................................17
1RemovingtheWing-Deck-ShippingStraps
andBraces....................................................17
2LoweringtheFront-DeckWinglets.................17
3CheckingtheTireandCasterWheel
Pressure.......................................................19
4LevelingtheFront,CenterDeck.....................19
5LevelingtheWingletDeckstotheFront,
CenterDeck..................................................19
6CheckingtheFluidLevels..............................20
7GreasingtheMachine....................................20
ProductOverview...................................................21
Controls...........................................................22
CabControls.................................................23
InfoCenterControl.........................................24
Specications..................................................34
Attachments/Accessories.................................34
BeforeOperation.................................................35
BeforeOperationSafety...................................35
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................36
CheckingtheCoolingSystems.........................36
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem........................36
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................36
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................37
CheckingtheCasterWheelTire
Pressure.......................................................37
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel-Lug
Nuts..............................................................38
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................38
AdjustingtheSkids...........................................40
AdjustingtheMowerDeckAnti-Scalp
Rollers...........................................................41
CheckingaMismatchBetweenMower
Decks............................................................42
AdjustingtheMirrors.........................................44
AimingtheHeadlights.......................................44
CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSwitches............44
CheckingtheBladeStoppingTime...................45
DuringOperation.................................................45
DuringOperationSafety...................................45
StartingandStoppingtheEngine......................46
RaisingorLoweringtheDecks..........................47
CuttingGrasswiththeMachine........................47
DieselParticulateFilterRegeneration...............48
UnderstandingtheOperatingCharacteristics
oftheMachine..............................................56
Understandingthe12Vand24VElectrical
Systems........................................................56
AutomaticReversing-FanCycle.......................56
OperatingTips.................................................57
AfterOperation....................................................58
AfterOperationSafety......................................58
PushingorTowingtheMachine........................58
IdentifyingtheTie-DownPoints........................59
HaulingtheMachine.........................................59
Maintenance...........................................................60
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........60
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................61
Service-IntervalChart.......................................63
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................64
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...................................64
UsingtheBattery-DisconnectSwitch................64
RaisingtheMachine.........................................65
RemovingandInstallingthe
Inner-Wing-DeckCovers...............................65
Lubrication..........................................................66
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings................66
EngineMaintenance...........................................69
EngineSafety...................................................69
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................69
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................71
AdjustingtheEngine-ValveClearance..............73
CleaningtheEngineEGRCooler......................73
InspectingtheEngineCrankcase-Breather
System..........................................................73
CheckingandReplacingFuelHosesand
Engine-CoolantHoses..................................73
LappingorAdjustingtheEngineIntakeand
ExhaustValves.............................................73
InspectingandCleaning
Engine-Emission-ControlComponents
andTurbocharger.........................................74
ServicingtheDiesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSootFilter..............................74
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................75
ServicingtheFuelSystem................................75
ServicingtheWaterSeparator.........................75
ReplacingtheFuelFilterElement.....................76
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................76
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................76
LocatingtheFuses...........................................76
CheckingtheConditionoftheBatteries.............78
ChargingtheBatteries......................................78
Jump-StartingtheMachine...............................79
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................80
CalibratingtheTractionPedal...........................80
AdjustingtheTraction-PedalAngle...................80
CheckingtheRearWheelT oe-In......................80
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................81
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................81
CheckingtheEngine-CoolingSystem...............81
CleaningtheCoolingSystems..........................82
ChangingtheEngine-Cooling-System
Fluid..............................................................83
BeltMaintenance................................................84
Servicingthe12VAlternatorBelt......................84
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Servicingthe24VAlternatorBeltandAC
CompressorBelt...........................................84
ReplacingtheBlade-DriveBelts.......................84
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................86
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................86
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................86
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filters............................................................87
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................88
InspectingtheHydraulicSystemT est
Ports.............................................................88
MowerMaintenance.............................................89
Pivoting(Tilting)theFrontMowerDeck
Upright..........................................................89
Pivoting(Tilting)theFrontMowerDeck
Down.............................................................90
AdjustingtheMower-DeckPitch.......................90
ServicingtheCaster-ArmBushings..................91
ServicingtheCasterWheelsand
Bearings........................................................91
BladeMaintenance..............................................92
BladeSafety.....................................................92
CheckingforaBentBlade................................92
RemovingandInstallingaBlade.......................92
InspectingandSharpeningaBlade...................93
CorrectingaMower-DeckMismatch.................93
CabMaintenance.................................................94
CleaningtheCab..............................................94
CleaningtheCabAirFilters..............................94
CleaningtheAir-Conditioning-Condenser
Coil...............................................................95
Storage...................................................................95
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................95
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseitandunderstandsthewarnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationin
theirrespectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
SoundPowerLevel
Model31698
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1.0
dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
Model31699
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1.0
dBA.
4

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Model31698
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof90dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue
(K)of1.0dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
Model31699
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof82dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue
(K)of1.0dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
CAUTION
Long-termexposuretonoisewhileoperating
themachinemaycausesomehearingloss.
Wearadequatehearingprotectionwhenever
youoperatethemachineforanextended
periodoftime.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Model31698
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.8m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.0m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
Model31699
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.8m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.0m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Model31698
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.35m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.18m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
Model31699
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.35m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.18m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
Engine-Emission
Certication
TheengineinthismachineisEPATier4FinalandEU
Stage3bemissionscompliant.
5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
decal114-0849
114-0849
1.Warning—disengagethePTOthenraisethedeck.
2.Nostep
3.Traction-controlpedal
4.Forward
5.Reverse
decal127-0392
127-0392
1.Warning—keepawayfromhotsurfaces.
decal117-4766
117-4766
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal117-3276
117-3276
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
decal106-6754
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
6

decal130-0594
130-0594
ModelwithCabOnly
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;whensittinginthe
cab,alwayswearaseatbelt;wearhearingprotection.
decal93-7818
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115to149N·m(85to110
ft-lb).
decal93-7275
93-7275
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual—donotusestartinguidto
starttheengine.
decal93-6674
93-6674
1.Crushinghazard,hand—readtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperformingmaintenance.
decal93-6687
93-6687
1.Donotstephere.
decal120-6604
120-6604
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—stay
awayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.
7

114-0922
decal114-0922
114-0922
1.Beltrouting
decal114-0974
114-0974
1.Beltrouting
decal114-4883
114-4883
1.Beltrouting
decal117-2718
117-2718
decal117-2754
117-2754
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Warning—weartheseatbeltwhenseatedintheoperator'sposition.
4.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
6.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
7.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdownslopes;slowmachinebeforeturning;donotturnathighspeeds
8.Warning—settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,andremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
8

decal93-6686
93-6686
1.Hydraulicoil
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal117-4979
117-4979
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal130-0611
130-0611
ModelwithCabOnly
1.Warning—1)Removethepin;2)Raisethedoors;3)Exit
thecab
decal125-9688
125-9688
ModelwithCabOnly
1.Windshieldwipers—off3.Windshieldwipers—on
2.Windshieldwipers4.Spraywindshieldwasher
uid
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.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
9

decal132-1321
132-1321
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.4.ToengagethePTO,pulluptheknob.
2.Tostarttheengine:1)Putthetractionpedalinneutral;2)Set
theparkingbrake;3)Turnthekeytotherunposition;4)Turn
thekeytotheenginestartposition.
5.TodisengagethePTO,pushdowntheknob.
3.Toshutofftheengine:1)Movethethrottleswitchtoslow;
2)DisengagethePTO;3)Settheparkingbrake;4)Wait5
minutes;5)TurntheignitionkeytoStop;and6)Removethe
key.
6.Toswitchthetransmissiontohighspeed,fullyraisethe
attachmentsandswitchthespeedcontroltotheHIGHposition.
10

decal131-2348
131-2348
1.Headlights—off4.Parkingbrake—off7.Engine—stop
2.Headlights—on5.Pivottheattachmentleft.8.Engine—run,electricpreheat
3.Parkingbrake—on6.Pivottheattachmentright.9.Engine—start
11

decal132-1315
132-1315
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuses.
5.24Valt/terminaldiode
2.24Vsystem6.24Venablerelay—5A
3.Cab7.ECUpower—25A
4.Platform
decal132-3600
132-3600
ModelwithCabOnly
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuses.
5.Workinglight—20A
2.Headlight—25A6.Auxiliarypower—15A
3.CondenserfanandA/C
clutch—30A
7.Cablight—15A
4.Fan—25A8.Windshieldwipers—15A
decal121-8378
121-8378
ModelwithCabOnly
1.Fan—off3.Coldair5.Externalair7.Airconditioner—on
2.Fan—onfull4.Hotair6.Internalair8.Airconditioner—off
12

decal132-1314
132-1314
1.Resistor(2kOhm)13.Workinglight—10A
2.TECpowerdiode14.Headlight—15A
3.RADdiode15.Ignition—10A
4.HOCdiode16.Cigarettelighter—10A
5.RADfanfault17.Electricseat—10A
6.Contactorlatch(24V)18.PTO—10A
7.HOCfanfault19.Horn—30A
8.Loadshedenable20.Hazardlight—10A
9.Master—7.5A21.Telematicspower—2A
10.Logicpower/master—2A22.Infocenter—2A
11.Slave—7.5A23.Formoreinformationon
fuses,readtheOperator’s
Manual.
12.Logicpower/slave—2A
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decal131-2347
131-2347
1.Left-turnsignal5.Enginespeed—fast9.Pulluptoturnonthecutting
unit.
13.Lowertherightcuttingunit.
2.Right-turnsignal6.Enginespeed—slow10.Pushdowntoturnoffthe
cuttingunit.
14.Cruisecontrol—set
3.Beacon7.Transmission—highrange11.Lowertheleftcuttingunit.
4.Worklight8.Transmission—lowrange12.Lowerthecentercutting
unit.
decal131-2349
131-2349
1.Raisetheleftcuttingunit.4.Cruisecontrol—off
2.Raisethecentercutting
unit.
5.Horn
3.Raisetherightcuttingunit.6.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
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decal131-6027
131-6027
1.Height-of-cutsettings3.Lowercasterposition—heightsofcut76to153cm(3to6
inches)
2.Uppercasterposition—heightsofcut25to102cm(1to4
inches)
decal131-6025
131-6025
1.Heightofcut
decal131-6026
131-6026
1.Heightofcut
decal132-1313
132-1313
1.Attention—movethe
keytotheenginestop
positionbeforeservicing
thebattery;donotservice
thebatterywiththeengine
running.
4.Positiveterminal
2.Battery—disconnect5.Negativeterminal
3.Battery—connect6.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualformore
informationonservicing
thebattery.
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decal132-1406
132-1406
1.Releasingtheparking
brakewhentheengine
isoff—1)Openthetow
valvesonthetraction
pump(readtheOperator's
Manual);2)Pushdown
andholdtheblackknobto
releasetheparkingbrake;
3)Workthehandpump
upanddown.Youcan
releasetheblackknob
after2to3pumps.The
parkingbrakewillrelease
after25to30pumps.
2.Engagingtheparking
brake—pulluponthe
blackknob;themanual
valveresetswhenyou
starttheengine.
decal132-1316
132-1316
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepawayfrommovingparts.
decal132-1318
132-1318
1.Attention—readtheOperator'sManualforinformationon
fuses.
decal132-1407
132-1407
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservicingthemachine.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Nopartsrequired–Removethewing-deck-shippingstraps
andbraces.
Rightdeckcover1
Leftdeckcover1
2V-belt2
Lowerthefront-deckwinglets.
3Nopartsrequired–Checkthetireandcasterwheel
pressure.
4Nopartsrequired–Levelthefront,centerdeck.
5Nopartsrequired–Levelthewingletdeckstothefront,
centerdeck.
6Nopartsrequired–Checktheuidlevels.
7Nopartsrequired–Greasethemachine.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1Reviewitbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Engineowner'smanual1Useittoreferenceengineinformation.
PartsCatalog1Useittoreferencepartnumbersandorderreplacement
parts.
Operatortrainingmaterials1Readthematerialsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Declarationofconformity1ForCEcompliance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
Removingthe
Wing-Deck-ShippingStraps
andBraces
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Removethestrapsandbracessecuringthewing
decksforshipping.
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2
LoweringtheFront-Deck
Winglets
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rightdeckcover
1Leftdeckcover
2V-belt
Procedure
1.Removethenutssecuringthefrontandrearstop
boltstotherightwinglet-deckmounts(Figure3).
g009013
Figure3
1.Winglet4.Eccentric
2.Hingepin5.Upperhole
3.Stopbolt6.Deckmounts
2.Whilesupportingtherightwinglet,removethe
frontandrearstopboltsfromthedeckmounts
(Figure3).
Note:Leavetheeccentricspositionedbetween
thedeckmounts.
3.Lowerthewinglettotheoperatingposition.
4.Installthefrontandrearstopboltsthroughthe
upper-mountingholesandeccentrics(Figure4).
Note:Ensurethatthestopboltengagesthetab
onthehingepin.
g008868
Figure4
1.Winglet4.Eccentric
2.Hingepin5.Lowerhole
3.Bolt
5.Installthenutssecuringthestopbolts.
Note:Donottightenthenutsatthistime.
6.Repeatthisprocedureonleftwinglet.
7.Installthewingletbeltsasfollows:
A.Startthebeltaroundthewinglet-spindle
pulleyandthefront-deck-spindlepulley
(Figure5).
g009155
Figure5
1.Winglet-spindlepulley3.Idlerpulley
2.Front-deck-spindlepulley
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B.Usingaratchetwrenchorasimilartool,
movetheidlerpulleyawayfromthepulleys
(Figure5).
C.Routethebeltaroundthewinglet-spindle
pulleyandtheupper-spindlepulleyonthe
frontdeck.
D.Releasetheidlerpulleytoputtensionon
thebelt.
8.Installthewinglet-deckcoverandsecureitwith
therubberlatch(Figure6).
Note:Ensurethatyouslidethecoverunderthe
front,centerdeck-covertabsbeforeinsertingit
ontothemountinghooksandpost.
9.Repeatthisprocedureontheotherwinglet.
g009156
Figure6
1.Cover3.Front,centerdeck-cover
tabs
2.Rubberlatch4.Mounthooks
3
CheckingtheTireand
CasterWheelPressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Checkthetireandcasterwheelpressurebeforeuse;
refertoCheckingtheTirePressure(page37)and
CheckingtheCasterWheelTirePressure(page37).
Important:Maintainpressureinalltiresto
ensureagoodquality-of-cutandpropermachine
performance.Donotunderinatethetires.
Important:Tractionperformance,including
tire-slipcontrol,isdependentontheratioofthe
tiresizebetweenthefrontandreartires.Onlyuse
genuineTorotires.
4
LevelingtheFront,Center
Deck
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Note:Performthisprocedureonaat,levelsurface.
RefertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut(page38).
1.Rotatethebladeoneachouterspindleuntilthe
endsfaceforwardandbackward.
2.Measurefromtheoortothefronttipofthe
blade.
3.Adjustthe3mm(1/8inch)shimsonthefront
casterfork(s)tomatchthedesiredheightofcut.
4.Rotatetheblades180°andmeasurefromthe
oortotherear-facingtipoftheblade.
5.Loosenthelowerjamnutsontheheight-of-cut
chainU-bolt.
6.Adjustthenutstoraiseorlowertherearofthe
mowerdecksothatthetipsoftherearblades
are6.35mm(1/4inch)to9.53mm(3/8inch)
higherthanthefronttips.
7.Tightenthejamnuts.
5
LevelingtheWingletDecks
totheFront,CenterDeck
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Rotatethebladeoneachwingletsothatitpoints
sidetoside.
2.Loosentheboltsandnutssecuringthe2
eccentricspacerstothewinglets(Figure7).
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g008868
Figure7
1.Winglet4.Eccentric
2.Hingepin5.Upperhole
3.Stopbolt
3.Rotatetheforwardeccentricuntilitreaches
maximumclearancewiththeinner-slotsurface
ofthewinglet-pivotbracket.
4.Rotatetherear(closesttothetractionunit)
eccentricuntiltheoutsidebladetipisabout3
mm(1/8inch)higherthanthedesiredheightof
cut(Figure7).
Note:Thereisanotchontheeccentrichex,
whichis180°fromthelobeontheeccentric
cam(Figure8).Usethenotchestoreference
thelocationofthelobeswhenadjustingthe
eccentrics.
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Figure8
1.Eccentricnotch
5.Tightentheboltandnutforthiseccentricto149
N·m(110ft-lb).
6.Adjusttheforwardeccentricuntilitjustmakes
contactwiththeinnerslotsurfaceofthe
winglet-pivotbrackets.
7.Tightentheboltandnutforthiseccentricto149
N·m(110ft-lb).
8.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositewinglet.
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CheckingtheFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checktheengine-oillevelbeforestartingthe
engine;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
(page71).
2.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbeforestarting
theengine;refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluid
(page86).
3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingthe
engine;refertoCheckingtheEngine-Cooling
System(page81).
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GreasingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Greasethemachinebeforeuse;refertoLubrication
(page66).Failuretoproperlygreasethemachine
resultsinprematurefailureofcriticalparts.
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