Toro LT-F3000 User manual

FormNo.3401-570RevC
LT-F3000Heavy-DutyTripleTurf
FlailMower
ModelNo.30659—SerialNo.316000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3401-570*C

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives.Fordetails,pleaseseetheseparate
productspecicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)
sheet.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-onlawnmowerintendedtobe
usedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass
onparks,sportselds,caravanparks,cemeteries,
andcommercialgrounds.Itisdesignedforcutting
longandshortgrass.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup......................................................................10
ProductOverview...................................................10
Controls............................................................11
Specications..................................................19
Attachments/Accessories.................................19
BeforeOperation.................................................20
BeforeOperationSafety...................................20
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................20
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................20
DuringOperation.................................................21
DuringOperationSafety...................................21
UsingtheOperatorPlatformLatching
Mechanism...................................................22
UnderstandingtheOperatorPresence
Controls........................................................22
FoldingtheRollBar..........................................23
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.......................24
StartingtheEngine...........................................24
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................25
FlailCuttingUnitGeneralInformation...............25
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................25
ControllingthePositionoftheIndividual
CuttingUnits.................................................26
UsingtheCuttingUnitAuto-LimitedLiftin
Reverse........................................................26
EngagingtheCuttingUnitDrive........................27
UsingWeight-Transfer/Traction
Assistance....................................................27
OperatingTips.................................................28
AfterOperation....................................................28
AfterOperationSafety......................................28
IdentifyingtheTie-DownPoints........................29
HaulingtheMachine.........................................29
LocatingtheJackingPoints..............................29
TowingtheMachine..........................................29
Maintenance...........................................................32
MaintenanceSafety..........................................32
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........33
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................35
Lubrication..........................................................36
GreasingtheBearings,Bushings,and
Pivots............................................................36
EngineMaintenance...........................................36
EngineSafety...................................................36
CheckingtheEngineOverheatWarning
System..........................................................36
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................37
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................38
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter....................38
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................39
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................39
CheckingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................39
BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................39
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................40
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................41
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................41
CheckingtheElectricalSystem.........................41
CheckingtheBatteryCondition.........................41
ServicingtheBattery.........................................41
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................42
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................42
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel-Lug
Nuts..............................................................42
ChangingtheTransmissionOilFilter................42
ChangingtheHydraulic-ReturnFilter................42
CheckingtheRear-WheelAlignment................43
InspectingtheTransmissionControlCable
andOperatingMechanism............................43
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................44
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................44
RemovingDebrisfromtheCooling
System..........................................................44
BeltMaintenance................................................45
TensioningtheAlternatorBelt...........................45
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................46
CheckingtheForward/ReverseTravelPedal
Action............................................................46
CheckingtheOperator-Presence-Seat
Switch...........................................................46
CheckingtheCutter-Drive-Interlock
Switch...........................................................46
CheckingtheParking-Brake-Interlock
Switch...........................................................46
CheckingtheTransmission-Neutral-Interlock
Switch...........................................................46
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................47
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................47
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................47
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................47
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................48
CheckingtheHydraulic-Fluid-Overheat
WarningSystem............................................48
CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................49
BladeSafety.....................................................49
ReplacingtheBlades........................................49
CheckingtheBladeBolts..................................49
InspectingtheBlades.......................................49
CheckingtheRearGuard.................................50
ClearingaBlockedRotor..................................50
CheckingtheRubberGuard.............................51
CheckingtheCuttingUnitPivot.........................51
CheckingtheRotor...........................................51
CheckingtheRear-RollerBearing
Adjustment....................................................51
CheckingtheRear-RollerScraperWire
Tension.........................................................52
Cleaning..............................................................52
WashingtheMachine.......................................52
Storage...................................................................53
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StorageSafety..................................................53
PreparingtheTractionUnit...............................53
PreparingtheEngine........................................53
Troubleshooting......................................................54
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet
andofthrowingobjects.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal40-13-010
40-13–010
1.Cuttinghazardofhand
2.Cuttinghazardoffoot
decal70-13-072
70-13-072
1.Jackingpoint
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decal70-13-077
70-13-077
1.Warning—shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey
beforereleasingoroperatingsafetylatches.
decal950889
950889
1.Warning—hotsurfaces.
decal111-0773
111-0773
1.Warning—crushingofngers,forceappliedfromside.
decal111-3277
111-3277
1.Horn5.Fast
2.Cuttingunits—lower/oat6.Enginespeed
3.Cuttingunits—hold7.Slow
4.Cuttingunits—raise
decal111-3344
111-3344
1.Ignitionswitch
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decal111-3562
111-3562
1.Pressthepedaltoadjustthesteeringwheelangle.
decal111-3566
111-3566
1.Falling,crushinghazard—ensurethattheoperator-platform
latchisengagedbeforeoperating.
decal111-3567
111-3567
1.Pedaloperation
decal111-3658
111-3658
1.Cutterhead3.Unlatch
2.Latch
decal111-3901
111-3901
1.Transmissionuid—readtheOperator'sManual.
decal111-3902
111-3902
1.Yourhandcanbecutbythefan;warning
2.Hotsurfaces;readtheOperator'sManual.
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decal111-9382
111-9382
1.Height-of-cutchart
decal111-9647
111-9647
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual—lltothemaximumlevel;
donotoverll.
decal111-9648
111-9648
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;torquethenutsto
45N∙m(33ft-lb).
decal117-3276
117-3276
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
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decal111-5007
111-5007
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditions
onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe
cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan
causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Tippinghazard—driveslowlywhenturningorgoingupslopes.4.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;wearhearing
protection;removethekeybeforeperformingany
maintenance.
2.Tippinghazard—onlydriveupslopesthatarebetween0and
20°;donotdriveupslopesthataregreaterthan20°.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
3.Tippinghazard—wearaseatbeltwhentherollbarisup;donot
wearaseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
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decal111-9649
111-9649
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservice
andmaintenance.
8.Ensurethebladesstopwhenyouleavetheoperatingposition.
2.Tirepressure—1bar(14.5psi)9.Checktheairlter.
3.Checkallfasteners.10.Inspectthebladesforwear.
4.Checkforhydraulicleaks.11.Ensurethebottleislledtothelowline.
5.Checkthetransmission-oillevel.12.Cleanthecoolingsystem.
6.Checkthefuellevel.13.Cleanthemachineandtorquethefrontwheelto200N∙m
andtherearwheelto54N∙m.
7.Checktheoillevel.
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Setup
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
Engineowner’smanual1Readthemanualsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
DeclarationofConformity1TheDeclarationofConformityservesasconrmationof
CEcompliance.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Frontcuttingunits4.Operator'sseat
2.Controlarm5.Enginehood
3.Steeringwheel6.Rearcuttingunit
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Controls
ControlPanelComponents
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Figure4
1.Ignitionswitch11.Transmission-neutral
indicator
2.Lightingswitch(supplied
withlightingkit)
12.Parking-brakeswitch
3.Limited-lift-in-reverse
switch
13.Engine-preheat-indicator
light
4.Throttle-controllever14.Direction-indicatorswitch
(suppliedwithlightingkit)
5.Hornbutton15.Differential-lockswitch
6.Engine-oil-warninglight16.Lift-controlswitches
7.Battery-charge-warning
light
17.Hazard-warningswitch
(suppliedwithlightingkit)
8.Hydraulic-uid-warning
light
18.Warning-beaconswitch
(suppliedwithbeaconkit)
9.Engine-coolant-warning
light
19.Hourmeter
10.Cutting-unit-driveswitch20.Auxiliary12Vsocket
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Figure5
1.Weighttransfercontrol
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Figure6
1.Reversetravelpedal2.Forwardtravelpedal
BrakingSystem
ParkingBrake
Movetheparking-brakeswitchtotheforwardposition
bypressingthesmallerlockingbuttonandmovingthe
switchforwardtoengagetheparkingbrake(Figure7).
Note:Donotoperatethemowerwiththeparking
brakeengagedanddonotengagetheparkingbrake
whilethemowerismoving.
Thislightilluminateswhentheparkingbrakeis
engagedandtheignitionkeyisturnedtopositionI.
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WARNING
Theparkingbrakeoperatesonthefront
wheelsonly.
Donotparkthemachineonaslope.
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Figure7
1.Parking-brakeswitch
ServiceBrake
Servicebrakingisachievedbythehydraulic
transmissionsystem.Whentheforwardorreverse
travelpedalsarereleasedortheenginespeedis
reduced,servicebrakingbecomeseffectiveandtravel
speedisautomaticallyreduced.T oincreasethe
brakingeffect,pushthetransmissionpedalintothe
NEUTRALposition.Servicebrakingiseffectiveonthe
frontwheelsonly.
DANGER
Theservicebrakingsystemdoesnotholdthe
moweratastandstill.
Alwaysensurethattheparkingbrakeis
engagedtoparkthemoweratastandstill.
EmergencyBrake
Intheeventofservicebrakefailure,turntheignition
offtobringthemowertoastandstill.
ThrottleControl
Operatethethrottlecontrolinaforwarddirection
toincreasetheenginespeed.Operatethethrottle
controlinarearwarddirectiontoreduceenginespeed
(Figure8).
Note:Theenginespeeddictatesthespeedofthe
otherfunctions,i.e.,travel,ail-rotorrotationspeed,
andcuttingunitliftspeed.
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Figure8
1.Throttle-controllever
Travel
Forwardtravel:Presstheforwardtravelpedalto
increaseforwardtravelspeed.Releasethepedalto
reducespeed(Figure9).
Reversetravel:Pressthereversetravelpedalto
increasereversetravelspeed.Releasethepedalto
reducespeed(Figure9).
Stop(Neutral):T ostopthemachine,use1ofthe
followingprocedures:
•Reduceyourfootpressureonthetractionpedal
andallowittoreturntotheneutralposition.The
machinedynamicallybrakestoasmoothstop.
•Taporholdthereversepedalbriey.Thisstops
themachinefasterthandynamicbraking.
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Figure9
1.Reversetravelpedal2.Forwardtravelpedal
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DifferentialLock
WARNING
Theturningradiusincreaseswhenthe
differentiallockisengaged.Usingthe
differentiallockathighspeedmayleadtoloss
ofcontrolandcauseseriousinjuryand/or
propertydamage.
Donotusethedifferentiallockathighspeed.
Usethedifferentiallocktopreventexcessivewheel
spinwhenthedrivewheelslosetraction.The
differentiallockoperatesinbothforwardandreverse.
Youcanlockthedifferentialwhilethemachineis
travelingslowly.Enginepowerdemandincreases
whenthedifferentialislocked.Preventexcessive
powerrequirementsbyusingthedifferentiallockonly
atlowspeed.
Tolockthedifferential,pressthedifferential-lock
switch.
Tounlockthedifferential,releasethedifferential-lock
switch.
Cutting-UnitsPositionControls
Usethecutting-unitspositioncontrolstoindependently
raiseandlowerthecuttingunits;refertoControlling
thePositionoftheIndividualCuttingUnits(page26).
TransportLatches
AlwaysraisethecuttingunitstotheTRANSPORT
positionandsecurewiththetransportlatchesand
safetylockswhentravellingbetweenworkareas
(Figure10).
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Figure10
Cutting-Unit-DriveSwitch
Toengagethecuttingunitdrive,refertoEngagingthe
CuttingUnitDrive(page27).
Note:Alwaysputthecutting-unit-driveswitchinthe
OFFpositionwhentravellingbetweenworkareas.
AdjustableSteeringColumn
Adjustmentofthesteeringwheelandsteeringcolumn
shouldonlybecarriedoutwhenthemowerisata
standstillwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.
1.Totiltthesteeringwheel,pressthefootpedal
down.
2.Positionthesteeringtowertothemost
comfortablepositionandreleasethepedal
(Figure11).
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Figure11
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OperatorSeat
WARNING
Ensurethattheoperator-platformlatchis
engagedbeforeoperatingthemachine.
•Forward/BackwardAdjustment:Movethelever
upwardtoadjusttheforward/backwardposition
oftheseat.Releasethelevertolocktheseatin
position(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Lever
•Operatorweightadjustment:Rotatethehandle
clockwisetoincreasesuspensionstiffnessand
counterclockwisetodecreasethestiffness.The
dialindicateswhentheoptimumsuspension
adjustmenthasbeensetaccordingtooperator
weight(kg);refertoFigure13.
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Figure13
1.Lever2.Dial
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•Heightadjustment:Manuallylifttheseatfor
incrementalheightadjustment.Tolowertheseat,
liftitbeyondthehighestsetting,thenallowitto
droptothelowestsetting(Figure14).
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Figure14
•Backrestadjustment:Pullthehandleoutwardto
adjusttheseatbackrestangle.Releasethehandle
tolocktheseatbackrestinposition(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Handle
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WarningSystems
Engine-Coolant-Temperature-WarningLight
Theengine-coolant-temperature-warninglight
illuminates,thehornisactuated,andthecuttingunits
stopwhentheenginebecomestoohot(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Engine-coolant-temperature-warninglight
Note:Theailrotorsdisengagewhentheoperating
temperaturereaches115°C(239°F).
Hydraulic-Fluid-Temperature-WarningLight
Thehydraulic-uid-temperature-warninglight
illuminateswhenoverheatingoccursandthehorn
isactuatedwhenthehydraulicuidinthereservoir
exceeds95°C(203°F);refertoFigure17.
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Figure17
1.Hydraulic-uid-temperature-warninglight
Battery-Charge-WarningLight
Thebattery-charge-warninglightilluminateswhenthe
batteryislowofcharge(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Battery-charge-warninglight
Engine-Oil-Pressure-WarningLight
Theengine-oil-pressure-warninglightilluminates
whentheoilpressureistoolow(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Engine-oil-pressure-warninglight
AudibleWarningHorn
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
thehorn.
Pressthehornbuttontoprovideanaudiblewarning
(Figure20).
Important:Thehornisautomaticallyactuated
whenanenginecoolantorhydraulicuidoverheat
conditionoccurs.Shutofftheengineimmediately
andxthemachinebeforestartingitagain.
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Figure20
1.Horn
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KeySwitch
0=Engineoff
I=Enginerun/Auxiliaryon
II=Enginepre-heat
III=Enginestart
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Figure21
1.Keyswitch
EnginePre-HeatIndicatorLight
TurnthekeytopositionII.Theenginepreheat
indicatorlightwillilluminateandheattheglowplugs
(Figure22).
Important:Attemptingtostartacoldengine
beforethepre-heatisusedcancauseunnecessary
weartothebattery.
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Figure22
1.Enginepre-heatindicatorlight
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeshowstheamountoffuelinthetank
(Figure23).
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Figure23
HourMeter
Thehourmetershowsthetotalhoursthatthemachine
hasbeenoperated(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Hourmeter
Transmission-Neutral-Indicator
Light
Thislightilluminateswhenthetravel-controlpedalis
intheNEUTRALpositionandtheignitionkeyisturned
topositionI(Figure25).
Note:Theparkingbrakemustbeengagedforthe
transmissionneutralindicatorlighttoilluminate.
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Figure25
1.Transmission-neutral-indicatorlight
Cutting-Unit-Drive-Switch-Indicator
Light
Thislightilluminateswhenthecuttingunitdriveswitch
isOnandtheignitionkeyisturnedtopositionI(Figure
26).
Toengagethecuttingunitdrive,refertoEngagingthe
CuttingUnitDrive(page27).
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Figure26
1.Cutting-unit-drive-switch-indicatorlight
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
SpecicationLT-F3000
TransportWidth157.5cm(62inches)
Widthofcut76cm(30inches)to212cm(83.5inches)
Heightofcut20mm(3/4inch)to75mm(3inches)
Length302.5cm(119.1inches)
Height216cm(85.0inches)withROPS
209cm(82.3inches)withcab
Weight1392kg(3069lb)withROPS
1592kg(3510lb)withcab
EngineKubota32.8kw(44hp)at3000rpmDIN70020
Fueltankcapacity45L(11.9USgallons)
Transportspeed25km/h(15.5mph)
Mowingspeed11km/h(6.85mph)
Hydraulicsystemcapacity32L(8.5USgallons)
Enginespeed3000rpm
Rotorspeed3000rpm
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Operation
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto
ensurethatthecuttingunitsareingoodworking
condition.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page32).
FillingtheFuelTank
FuelTankCapacity
45L(11.9USgallons)
FuelSpecication
Failuretoobservethefollowingcautionsmaydamage
theengine.
•Neverusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadofdiesel
fuel.
•Nevermixkeroseneorusedengineoilwiththe
dieselfuel.
•Neverkeepfuelincontainerswithzincplatingon
theinside.
•Donotusefueladditives.
PetroleumDiesel
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswith
low(<500ppm)orultra-low(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.
Theminimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchase
fuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180days
toensurefuelfreshness.
Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(Number2-D)at
temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwinter-grade
dieselfuel(Number1-DorNumber1-D/2-Dblend)
below-7°C(20°F).Usingwinter-gradefuelatlower
temperaturesprovidesalowerashpointand
cold-owcharacteristics,whichwilleasestartingand
reducefuel-lterplugging.
Usingsummer-gradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)will
contributetowardlongerfuel-pumplifeandincreased
powercomparedtowinter-gradefuel.
AddingFuel
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekey.
2.Usingacleanrag,cleantheareaaroundthe
fuel-tankcap.
3.Removethecapfromthefueltank.
4.Fillthetankuntilthelevelistothebottomofthe
llerneckwithfuel.
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