Toro LT2240 User manual

FormNo.3441-251RevC
LT2240CompactTriple4-Wheel
DriveTurfMower
ModelNo.31654—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3441-251*

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedturf.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.toro.com/en-gbformoreinformation,
includingsafetytips,trainingmaterials,accessory
information,helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryour
product.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorT oroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................9
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls.............................................................9
ControlConsoleControls................................9
ControlConsoleIndicators............................12
Operator’sSeatControls...............................14
TransportLatches........................................16
Specications..................................................17
Attachments/Accessories.................................17
BeforeOperation.................................................18
BeforeOperationSafety...................................18
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................18
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................18
UnderstandingtheOperator-Presence
Controls........................................................19
DuringOperation.................................................20
GeneralSafety.................................................20
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)
Safety............................................................20
MachineswithaFoldableRollBar....................21
SlopeSafety.....................................................21
LoweringtheRollBar........................................21
RaisingtheRollBar..........................................22
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................22
UsingtheCuttingUnits.....................................23
ControllingthePositionoftheIndividual
CuttingUnits.................................................24
RaisingtheCuttingUnits..................................24
Auto-LimitedLiftinReverse..............................24
CuttingUnitDrive.............................................25
AdjustingtheWeightTransfer/Traction
Assistance....................................................25
ClearingtheCuttingUnits.................................26
OperatingTips.................................................26
AfterOperation....................................................27
GeneralSafety.................................................27
IdentifyingtheTie-DownPoints........................28
HaulingtheMachine.........................................28
TowingtheMachine..........................................28
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Maintenance...........................................................32
MaintenanceSafety..........................................32
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........32
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................34
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................35
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............35
RaisingthePlatform.........................................35
LoweringthePlatform.......................................35
RemovingtheStorageCompartment................36
InstallingtheStorageCompartment..................36
LocatingtheLiftPoints......................................36
RaisingtheMowerofftheGround.....................37
Lubrication..........................................................38
GreasingtheBearings,Bushings,and
Pivots............................................................38
EngineMaintenance...........................................39
EngineSafety...................................................39
CheckingtheEngineOverheatWarning
System..........................................................39
CheckingtheAirFilter-Blockage
Indicator........................................................39
ReplacingthePrimaryAirFilter.........................40
ReplacingtheSafetyFilter................................40
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................41
ExtendedEngineMaintenance.........................42
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................43
BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................43
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................43
CheckingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................44
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................44
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................44
BatteryMaintenance.........................................44
CheckingtheElectricalSystem.........................45
CheckingtheFuses..........................................45
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................46
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................46
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel
Nuts..............................................................46
InspectingtheTransmissionControlCable
andOperatingMechanism............................47
CheckingtheRearWheelAlignment.................47
AdjustingRearWheelT oe-In............................47
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................48
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................48
RemovingDebrisfromtheCooling
System..........................................................48
CheckingtheCoolantLevel..............................50
BeltMaintenance................................................51
TensioningtheAlternatorBelt...........................51
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................52
CheckingtheForward/ReverseTravelPedal
Action............................................................52
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................52
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................52
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................52
HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................53
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...................53
ChangingtheHydraulicReturnFilter................54
ChangingtheTransmissionFluidFilter.............54
ReplacingtheTransmissionDampener............55
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................55
CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................56
BladeSafety.....................................................56
BacklappingtheCuttingUnits...........................56
GrindingtheCuttingUnits.................................57
ChassisMaintenance...........................................58
InspectingtheSeatBelt....................................58
CheckingtheFasteners....................................58
ExtendedMaintenance.....................................58
DisposingofWaste...........................................58
Cleaning..............................................................58
WashingtheMachine.......................................58
Storage...................................................................59
StorageSafety..................................................59
PreparingtheTractionUnit...............................59
PreparingtheEngine........................................59
PreparingtheElectricalSystem........................59
Troubleshooting......................................................60
3

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.
4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal93-9084
93-9084
1.Liftpoint/Tie-downpoint
decal93-6686
93-6686
1.Hydraulicuid2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
decal106-6754
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fan;entanglementhazard,
belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal111-3562
111-3562
1.Pressthepedaltoadjustthesteeringwheelangle.
decal111-3567
111-3567
1.Pedaloperationtocontrolmachinedirection
decal111-3658
111-3658
1.Cutterhead3.Unlatch
2.Latch
5

decal117-3276
117-3276
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
decal120-0625
120-0625
1.Pinchpoint,hand—keephandsaway.
decal127-0392
127-0392
1.Warning—stayawayfromhotsurfaces.
decal134-4281
134-4281
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
4.Iftherollbarisraised,
weartheseatbelt.
2.Thereisnorollover
protectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
5.Iftherollbarisnotraised,
donotweartheseatbelt.
3.Thereisrolloverprotection
whentherollbarisup.
6.Driveslowlywhenturning.
decal134-4638
134-4638
1.Lights4.Engine—preheat
2.Engine—shutoff5.Engine—start
3.Engine—run
6

decal134-4539
134-4539
1.Falling,crushinghazard—ensurethattheoperator-platform
latchisengagedbeforeoperating.
decal134-5122
134-5122
1.Warning—shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore
releasingoroperatingthesafetylatches.
decal134-5139
134-5139
1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual;wear
hearingprotection;remove
thekeybeforeperforming
maintenance.
3.Tippinghazard—lower
attachmentswhen
operatingonhills/slopes;
donotturnsharplywhile
travelingfast;driveslowly
whenturning.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
decal134-5121
134-5121
1.Eight-hourinterval7.Checkallhosesforleaks.13.Checkthecuttingunit.
2.ReadtheOperator’sManual.8.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.14.Checkengine-coolantlevel.
3.Greaseevery8hours.9.Checkthefuellevel.15.Cleantheradiator.
4.Greaseevery50hours.10.Checktheengine-oillevel.16.50-hourinterval
5.Checkthetirepressure.11.Checktheoperatorseatswitch.17.Cleanandinspectthemachine.
6.Checkallboltsandnutsforproper
tightness.
12.Checktheairlterelement.18.Checkthewheelnuttightnessusinga
torquewrench.
7

decal134-1807
134-1807
1.Slopeindicator7.Raise
2.Rightcuttingunitcontrols8.Fast
3.Centercuttingunitcontrols9.Enginespeed
4.Leftcuttingunitcontrols10.Slow
5.Lower/oat11.Horn
6.Transport
8

Setup
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1
Engineowner’smanual1Readthemanualsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Storealldocumentationinasafeplaceforfutureuse.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Frontcuttingunit4.Operator'sseat
2.Controlarm5.Enginehood
3.Steeringwheel6.Rearcuttingunit
Controls
ControlConsoleControls
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Figure4
1.Hornbutton5.Auxiliary12-voltsocket
2.Throttlecontrollever6.Lift-controlswitches
3.Limitedliftinreverse
switch
7.Cutting-unitdriveswitch
4.Ignitionswitch8.Parkingbrakeswitch
AudibleWarningHorn
Important:Thehornsoundswhenanengine
coolantoverheatconditionoccurs.Shutoffthe
engineimmediately,andrepairthemachinebefore
startingtheengineagain.
Pressthehornbuttontoprovideanaudiblewarning
(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Hornbutton
ThrottleControl
•Toincreasetheenginespeed,movethe
throttle-controllever(Figure6)forward.
•Todecreaseenginespeed,movethe
throttle-controlleverrearward.
Note:Enginespeedinuencesthespeedofthe
otherfunctions,i.e.groundspeed,reelspeedand
cuttingunitliftrate.
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Figure6
1.Throttlecontrollever
AutoReverseLimited-LiftSwitch
Theautoreverselimited-liftswitchcontrolswhether
cuttingunitscanriseautomaticallytothelimitedlift
positionwhendrivingthemachinebackward.
•Toenableautoreverse-limitedlift,pressthetopof
theautoreverselimited-liftswitch(Figure7).
TheLEDlightintheswitchilluminateswhen
limitedliftinreverseisenabled.
•Toshutoffautoreverse-limitedlift,pressthe
bottomoftheautoreverselimited-liftswitch.
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Figure7
1.Autoreverselimited-liftswitch
IgnitionKey
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,
someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengine
andseriouslyinjureyouorbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignition.
Theignitionswitchhas4positionstocontrolthe
engineandmachineelectricalpower.
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Figure8
1.STOP3.PREHEAT
2.START4.RUN/AUXILIARYON
10

Lift-ControlSwitches
Usethelift-controlswitchestoraiseandlowerthe
cuttingunits(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Left(front)cutting-unitlift
switch
3.Right(front)cutting-unitlift
switch
2.Rearcutting-unitliftswitch
Cutting-UnitDriveSwitch
•Torunthecuttingunits,pressthetopofthe
cutting-unitdriveswitch(Figure10).
TheLEDlightintheswitchilluminateswhenthe
cuttingunitsarerunning.
•Toshutoffthecuttingunits,pressthebottomof
thecutting-unitdriveswitch.
Important:Alwaysshutoffcuttingunitswhen
youarenotcutting.
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Figure10
1.Cutting-unitdriveswitch
ParkingBrakeSwitch
Important:Donotoperatethemowerwiththe
parkingbrakeengaged,anddonotengagethe
parkingbrakewhilethemowerismoving.
Important:Theparkingbrakeoperatesonthe
frontwheelsonly.Donotparkthemowerona
slope.
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pressingthesmaller
(orange)lockingbutton,andmovingthebrakeswitch
forward(Figure11).
Note:TheLEDlightintheswitchilluminateswhen
theparkingbrakeisengagedandtheignitionkeyis
turnedtotheRUNposition.
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Figure11
1.Lockingbutton(orange)2.Parking-brakeswitch
ServiceBrake
Thehydraulictransmissionprovidesthemachine
withservice-brakeeffect.Whenyoureleasethe
forwardorreversetravelpedals,orreduceengine
speedthetransmissionproducesservice-brakeeffect
andgroundspeedslowsorstopsthemachine.T o
increasethetransmission-brakingeffect,pushthe
transmissionpedalintotheNEUTRALposition.Only
thefrontwheelsprovideservicebrakeeffect.
DANGER
Theservicebrakingsystemdoesnotkeep
themachinefromrollingwhenparked.The
machinecouldmoveunintentionally.
Engagetheparkingbrakewhenyouparkthe
machine.
EmergencyBrake
Iftheservicebrakeisdamagedorineffective,shutoff
theengine,engagetheparkingbrakeremovethekey,
andhavethemachinerepaired.
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ControlConsoleIndicators
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Figure12
1.Batterywarningindicator5.Enginecoolant
temperaturewarning
indicator
2.Engine-oilpressure
warningindicator
6.Glowplugindicator
3.Hydraulicuid
temperaturewarning
indicator(notapplicable
forModel31654)
7.Transmissionneutral
indicator
4.Hourmeter
LowBatteryChargeWarningLight
Thebatterychargewarninglightilluminateswhenlow
batterychargeoccurs(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Lowbatterychargewarninglight
LowEngine-OilPressureWarningLight
Theengine-oilpressurewarninglightilluminates
whentheoilpressureistoolow(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Lowengine-oilpressurewarninglight
EngineCoolantOverheatingWarningLight
Theenginecoolantwarninglightilluminates,thehorn
isactuated,andthecuttingunitsstop(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Enginecoolantoverheatingwarninglight
HourMeter
Thehourmetershowsthetotalhoursthatthemachine
hasbeenoperated(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Hourmeter
12

TransmissionNeutralIndicatorLight
Thetransmissionneutralindicatorlightilluminates
whenthetractionpedalsareintheNEUTRALposition
andtheignitionkeyisturnedtotheRUNposition
(Figure17).
Note:Youmustengagetheparkingbrakeforthe
transmissionneutralindicatorlighttoilluminate.
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Figure17
1.Transmissionneutralindicatorlight
EnginePreheatIndicatorLight
TurntheignitionkeytopositionPREHEAT.The
enginepreheatindicatorlightilluminatesandthe
glowplugsenergizetohelpstartacoldengine.
(Figure18).
Important:Attemptingtostartacoldengine
beforeusingthepreheatmaycauseunnecessary
batterywear.
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Figure18
1.Enginepre-heatindicatorlight
TractionPedals
Forwardtravel:Presstheforwardtractionpedal
todrivethemachineforwardandincreaseground
speed.Releasethepedaltoreducegroundspeed
(Figure19).
Reversetravel:Pressthereversetractionpedalto
drivethemachinebackwardandincreaseground
speed.Releasethepedaltoreducegroundspeed
(Figure19).
Stop(Neutral):Tostopthemachine,use1ofthe
followingprocedures:
•Reduceyourfootpressureonthetractionpedal
andallowittoreturntotheneutralposition.The
machinedynamicallybrakestoasmoothstop.
•Taporholdtheoppositepedalbriey—thisstops
themachinefasterthandynamicbraking.
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Figure19
1.Reversetractionpedal2.Forwardtractionpedal
AdjustableSteeringColumn
Adjustthesteeringwheelandcolumnonlywhenthe
machineisparkedonlevelground.
1.Totiltthesteeringwheel,pressthefootpedal
down.
2.Positionthesteeringtowertothemost
comfortablepositionandreleasethepedal
(Figure20).
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Figure20
Operator’sSeatControls
Forward/BackwardAdjustment
Movetheleverupwardtoadjusttheforward/backward
positionoftheseat.Releasethelevertolocktheseat
inposition(Figure21).
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Figure21
1.Lever
OperatorWeightAdjustment
Rotatethehandleclockwisetoincreasesuspension
stiffnessandcounterclockwisetodecreasethe
stiffness.Thedialindicateswhentheseatsuspension
isadjustedfortheoperator’sweight(kg);referto
Figure22.
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Figure22
1.Lever2.Dial
HeightAdjustment
Toadjustseatheightincremental,manuallyliftthe
seat.T olowertheseat,liftitbeyondthehighest
setting,allowittodroptothelowestsetting,andif
neededmanuallylifttheseattothedesiredheight
(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Handle
BackrestAdjustment
Pullthehandleoutwardtoadjusttheseatbackrest
angle.Releasethehandletolocktheseatbackrestin
position(Figure24).
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Figure24
1.Handle
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeshowstheamountoffuelinthetank
(Figure25).
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Figure25
15

TransportLatches
FrontCuttingUnitArmLatches
RaisethecuttingunitstotheTRANSPORTpositionand
securethearm-latchpinstothelatcheswiththebails
(Figure26).
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Figure26
1.Bails(frontcutting-unitarmlatches)
RearCuttingUnitArmLatch
RaisethecuttingunitstotheTRANSPORTposition,
pushdownthelatchhandlefortherearcutting-unit
arm,andmovethehandleforwardandup(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Latchhandle(rearcutting-unitarmlatch)
16

Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
TransportWidth138cm(54-5/16inches)
WidthofCut212cm(83-1/2inches)
OverallWidth(headsdown)231cm(91inches)
Length286cm(112-5/8inches)
160.5cm(63-3/16inches)withROPSfolded
Height211.5cm(83-5/16inches)withROPSintheverticaloperatingposition
1270kg(2800lb)
Weight(withfulluidsand200mm6-bladecuttingunits)
EngineKubota18.5kw(25hp)at3000rpmDIN70020
Fuel-TankCapacity45L(11.9USgallons)
TransportSpeed22km/h(13.7mph)
MowingSpeed11km/h(6.8mph)
Hydraulic-SystemCapacity32L(8.5USgallons)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance
andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedTorodistributororgoto
www.toro.com/en-gbforalistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
17

Operation
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengageandlowerthecuttingunits.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovementtostop.
–Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
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
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page32).
FillingtheFuelTank
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
FuelTankCapacity
45L(11.9USgallons)
FuelSpecication
Note:Werecommendthatyouuseonlyultra-low
sulphurdieselfuel.
•Neverusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadofdiesel
fuel.
•Nevermixkeroseneorusedengineoilwiththe
dieselfuel.
•Neverkeepfuelincontainerswithzincplatingon
theinside.
•Donotusefueladditives.
PetroleumDiesel
Cetanerating:45orhigher
Sulfurcontent:Ultra-lowsulfur(<15ppm)
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FuelTable
DieselfuelspecicationLocation
ASTMD975
No.1-DS15
No.2-DS15
USA
EN590EuropeanUnion
ISO8217DMXInternational
JISK2204GradeNo.2Japan
KSM-2610Korea
•Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuels.
•Purchasefuelinquantitiesthatyoucanusewithin
180daystoensurefuelfreshness.
Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(No.2-D)at
temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwinter-grade
fuel(No.1-DorNo.1-D/2-Dblend)belowthat
temperature.
Note:Useofwinter-gradefuelatlowertemperatures
provideslowerashpointandcoldowcharacteristics
whicheasesstartingandreducesfuellterplugging.
Usingsummer-gradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)
contributestowardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreased
powercomparedtowinter-gradefuel.
Biodiesel
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelof
uptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petroleumdiesel).
Sulfurcontent:Ultra-lowsulfur(<15ppm)
Biodieselfuelspecication:ASTMD6751or
EN14214
Blendedfuelspecication:ASTMD975,EN590,
orJISK2204
Important:Thepetroleumdieselportionmust
beultra-lowsulfur.
Observethefollowingprecautions:
•Biodieselblendsmaydamagepaintedsurfaces.
•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblends
incoldweather.
•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuel
astheymaydegradeovertime.
•Youmayexpectapluggedfuellterpluggingfora
periodafterconvertingtobiodieselblends.
•ContactyourauthorizedTorodistributorformore
informationonbiodiesel.
AddingFuel
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,shutofftheengine,engagethe
parkingbrake,andremovethekey.
2.Usingacleanrag,cleanareaaroundfuel-tank
cap.
3.Removethecapfromthefueltank(Figure28).
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Figure28
1.Fuel-tankcap
4.Fillthetankuntilthelevelis25mm(1inch)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.
5.Installthefuel-tankcaptightlyafterllingthe
tank.
Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.
Thisminimizespossiblebuildupofcondensation
insidethefueltank.
Understandingthe
Operator-Presence
Controls
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
WARNING
Operatingthemachinewhentheoperator
presencecontrolsaremalfunctioningcould
resultinpersonalinjury.
Donotoperatetheturfmoweriftheoperator
presencecontrolsaremalfunctioninginany
way.Alwaysreplacedamagedorwornparts
andcheckthattheyfunctioncorrectlybefore
operatingthemachine.
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CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate
unexpectedly,causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
EngineStartInterlock
Tostarttheengine,youmustpreformthefollowing
actions:
•Engagetheparkingbrake.
•EnsurethatthetractionpedalsareintheNEUTRAL
position.
•Ensurethatthecuttingunitdriveswitchisinthe
OFFposition.
EngineRunInterlock
Note:Theengineshutsoffifyouleavetheseat
withoutengagingtheparkingbrake.
Whiletheengineisrunning,youmuststayseated
whenevertheparkingbrakeisdisengaged,otherwise
theengineshutsoff.
CuttingUnitDriveInterlock
Youmustremainseatedtorunthecuttingunits.Ifyou
risefromtheseatfor1secondorlonger,thecutting
unitsdisengage.Torunthecuttingunitsagain,you
mustsitintheseat,thencyclethecuttingunitdrive
switchtotheOFFpositionandtotheONposition.
Note:Ifyoumomentarilyriseofftheseatduring
normalwork,thecuttingunitscontinuerunning.
DuringOperation
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longtrousers;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and
youareintheoperatingposition.
•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction
couldcausethemachinetoslide.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour
vision.
•Stopthecuttingunitswheneveryouarenot
mowing.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which
islethalifinhaled.
•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengageandlowerthecuttingunits.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovementtostop.
–Allowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,
servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)Safety
•DonotremoveanyoftheROPScomponentsfrom
themachine.
•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou
canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.
•Alwayswearyourseatbelt.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo
notcontactthem.
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