Toro LT3340 User manual

FormNo.3378-880RevB
LT3340Heavy-DutyTripleTurf
MowerTractionUnit
ModelNo.30657—SerialNo.313000001andUp
g014494
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OriginalInstructions(EN)*3378-880*B

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives,
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,cutterhead-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcutting
grassonparks,sportselds,caravanparks,cemeteriesand
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushor
foragriculturaluse.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyforproductandaccessory
information,helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryour
productatToroCommercialProductsServiceDepartment
Spellbrook,BishopsStortford,CM234BU,England,
[phone],Email:[e-mail].
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Themodelandserialnumbersareona
platemountedontheleftsideoftheframeunderthefoot
rest.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure1),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure1
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SoundPowerLevel..................................................6
SoundPressureLevel...............................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................10
CheckingtheTyrePressure......................................10
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Controls...............................................................11
Specications........................................................18
Attachments/Accessories........................................18
Operation....................................................................19
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................19
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................20
AddingFuel...........................................................20
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid...................................21
ChecktheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.........................22
OperatorPlatformLatchingMechanism....................22
OperatorPresenceControl......................................22
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................23
CheckingtheCylindertoBedknifeContact................24
CutterheadsGeneralInformation.............................24
MK3Fixedcutterhead8inch(20cm)andFixed
cutterhead10inch(25cm)...................................25
MK3FloatingCutterhead8inch(20cm)....................26
CentreCutterheadHeightofCutCorrection
Adjustment........................................................27
CutterheadPositionControl....................................27
AdjustingtheCutterheadAutoLimited
Lift...................................................................27
EngagingtheCutterheadDrive................................28
ClearingtheCuttingCylinders..................................28
UsingWeightTransfer/TractionAssistance................28
FoldingtheR.O.P .S.................................................29
JackingPoints........................................................29
OperatingTips......................................................30
Maintenance.................................................................31
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................31
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................32
Pre-Maintenance...................................................33
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................33
Lubrication...............................................................34
GreasingtheBearings,BushingsandPivots................34
EngineMaintenance..................................................35
ChecktheEngineOverheatWarningSystem..............35
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................35
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................36
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................37
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................37
CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections..................37
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................37
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38
CheckElectricalSystem..........................................38
CheckBatteryCondition.........................................38
InspectTransmissionControlCableandOperating
Mechanism........................................................38
ServicingtheBattery...............................................39
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................39
ChangingtheTransmissionOilFilter........................39
ChangingtheHydraulicReturnFilter........................39
CheckRearWheelAlignment...................................40
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................40
RemovingDebrisfromtheCoolingSystem................40
BrakeMaintenance....................................................41
TowingtheMower..................................................41
BeltMaintenance......................................................43
TensioningtheAlternatorBelt.................................43
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................44
CheckForward/ReverseTravelPedalAction..............44
OperatorPresenceSeatSwitch.................................44
CutterDriveInterlockSwitch...................................44
ParkingBrakeInterlockSwitch.................................44
TransmissionNeutralInterlockSwitch......................44
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................45
ServicetheHydraulicSystem...................................45
ChecktheHydraulicOilOverheatWarning
System..............................................................45
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................46
CutterheadsSystemMaintenance.................................46
CutterheadsMaintenance........................................46
CutterheadCylindertoBottomBlade
Adjustment........................................................47
CutterheadsBackLapping.......................................48
CutterheadsGrinding.............................................49
CutterheadsBottomBladeReplacement....................49
RaisingTheMowerOffTheGround........................49
WasteDisposal.......................................................50
Storage........................................................................50
PreparingtheTractionUnit.....................................50
PreparingtheEngine..............................................50
Troubleshooting...........................................................51
Schematics...................................................................55
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsstandardEN836:1997
specicationsineffectattimeofproduction.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromthestandardEN
836:1997.
Training
•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,orproperty.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long
trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andearprotection.Long
hair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefootor
wearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethefollowing
precautions:
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis
purpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refuelling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove
thecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhiletheengineis
runningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostarttheengine
butmovethemachineawayfromtheareaofspillage
andavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilfuel
vaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,
bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingoneblade
cancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,engagetheparking
brake,disengagethecutterheaddrivesystemandensure
thattheforward/reversespeedcontrolsareintheneutral
positon.
•Donotuseonaslopeofmorethan20degrees.Care
shouldbetakenwhenusingthemoweronanyslope
wheregroundconditionsaresuchthattheremaybe
ariskofthemowerrollingover.Therequirementsof
89/355/EEC,asamendedby95/63/EEC‘Provisionand
UseofWorkEquipmentDirective’shouldbeconsidered.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
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–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand
duringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother
thangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethedrivetothecutterheads;
–liftcutterheadstothetransportpositionand
securelylockthesafetylatchesoralternativelylower
cutterheadstotheground;
–Ensurethetransmissionisinneutralandengagethe
parkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Whentransportingthemower:
–disengagethedrivetothecutterheads;
–raisethecutterheadstothetransportposition;
–engagethetransportlatchesandsafetylockingrings.
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Whendrivingthemowerbetweenworksitesitis
importanttoensurethatthecutterheadscannotbe
inadvertentlyloweredandstarted:
–disengagethedrivetothecutterheads;
–raisethecutterheadstothetransportposition;
–engagethetransportlatchesandsafetylockingrings.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetothecutterheads:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if
theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel
offattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopcylinders/cutterheads
ifnotmowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Onmulti-cylinder/multi-cutterheadmachines,takecare
asrotatingonecylinder/cutterheadcancauseother
cylinders/cutterheadstorotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyfromignition.Wait
forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.
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•Usecarewhencheckingthecylinders/cutterheads.Wear
glovesandusecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.Wearprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedinthesafetystandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes
orsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesisadvisableandrequiredbysome
localordinancesandinsuranceregulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or
otherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust
pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit
tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornearthe
mowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,combined
withterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned
guardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donotresume
mowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall
hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro
Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.Maximumgovernedenginespeedshouldbe
3000RPM.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsandreplacement
parts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedifusedwith
unapprovedattachments.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasameasuredsoundpowerlevelof100dB(A),
whichincludesanUncertaintyValueof1dB(A).
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof85
dB(A),whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of2dB(A).
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
70-13-072
1.Jackingpoint
70-13-077
1.Warning—stoptheengineandremovetheignitionkey
beforereleasingoroperatingsafetylatches.
950832
1.Tyrepressure
950889
1.Warning—hotsurfaces.
111-0773
1.Warning—crushingofngers,forceappliedfromside.
111-3277
1.Horn5.Fast
2.Cutters—lower/oat6.Enginespeed
3.Cutters—hold7.Slow
4.Cutters—raise
111-3344
1.Ignitionswitch
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111-3562
1.Presspedaltoadjuststeeringwheeltilt.111-3566
1.Falling,crushinghazard—ensureoperatorplatformlatchis
engagedbeforeoperating.
111-3569
1.24hourserviceinterval6.Checkhydraulicoillevel11.Checkcutterheadsetting16.Lubricationpointsfor24
hourinterval
2.50hourserviceinterval7.Checkfuellevel12.Checkenginecoolantlevel17.Lubricationpointsfor50
hourinterval
3.Checkthetyrepressure8.Checkengineoillevel13.Checkcleanlinessof
radiator
4.Checkallnutsandboltsfor
propertightness
9.Checkoperationofseat
switch
14.Cleanandinspectthe
machine
5.Checkallhoseforleaks10.Checkairlterelement15.Checkwheelnuttightness
usingatorquewrench,
Frontwheels200N-m,
Rearwheels54N–m
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111-3567
1.Pedaloperation
111-3902
1.Warning—cuttinghazardofhand,fan.
2.Hotsurfaces—readtheOperator'sManualformore
information.
111–5007
1.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning.
2.Tippinghazard—operateonslopeslessthan20degrees,donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
3.Tippinghazard—alwaysweartheseatbeltwhenarolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)isinuse,donotwearaseatbeltwhen
theROPSbarislowered.
4.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,removetheignitionkeybeforeperforminganymaintenance.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
111-3901
1.Transmissionoil—readtheOperator'sManualformore
information.
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Setup
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Operator'sManual1ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeoperatingthemachine
EngineOperator'sManual1Referenceengineinformation
PartsCatalog1Referencepartnumbers
CEcerticate1DeclarationofCertication
Storealldocumentationinasafeplaceforfutureuse.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CheckingtheTyrePressure
Correctairpressureinthefrontandreartyres.Seethechart
belowforthecorrectpressure.
Important:Maintaincorrecttyrepressuresinalltyres
toensurecorrectcontactwiththeturf.
TyresTyreTypeRecommendedTyrePressures
Turf
Conditions
Road
Conditions
Max
Pressure
FrontAxle26x12.00
-12BKT
turfpattern
0.7bar(10
psi)
1.4bar(20
psi)
1.7bar(25
psi)
RearAxle20x10.00
-8BKTturf
pattern
0.7bar(10
psi)
1.4bar(20
psi)
1.7bar(25
psi)
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ProductOverview
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2 3 4 5
6
Figure2
1.Frontcuttingunits4.Operator'sseat
2.Controlarm5.Enginehood
3.Steeringwheel6.Rearcuttingunit
Controls
ControlPanelComponents
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13 16 14 17 8
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10
5
19 1
2
9
7
3
4
15
12
11
20
Figure3
1.Parkingbrakeswitch11.Hornbutton
2.Limitedliftinreverse
switch
12.Auxiliary12voltsocket
(suppliedwitha12Vkit)
3.Hazardwarningswitch
(suppliedwithlightingkit)
13.Engineoilpressure
indicator
4.Warningbeaconswitch
(suppliedwithbeaconkit)
14.Transmissiontemperature
indicator
5.Cutterheadsposition
controls
15.Hourmeter
6.Throttlecontrollever16.Batterywarningindicator
7.Ignitionswitch17.Enginetemperature
warningindicator
8.Cutterheadsdriveswitch18.Glowplugindicator
9.Lightingswitch(supplied
withlightingkit)
19.Transmissionneutral
indicator
10.Directionindicatorswitch
(suppliedwithlightingkit)
20.Differentiallockswitch
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Figure4
1.Weighttransfercontrol
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Figure5
1.Reversetravelpedal2.Forwardtravelpedal
BrakingSystem
ParkingBrake
Movetheparkingbrakeswitchtoitsforwardpositionby
depressingthesmallerlockingbuttonandmovingtheswitch
forwardtoengagetheparkingbrake(Figure6).
Note:Donotoperatethemowerwiththeparkingbrake
engagedanddonotengagetheparkingbrakewhilethe
mowerismoving.
Thislightilluminateswhentheparkingbrakeisengagedand
theignitionkeyisturnedtopositionI.
WARNING
Theparkingbrakeoperatesonthefrontwheels
only.Donotparkthemoweronaslope.
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Figure6
1.Parkingbrake
ServiceBrake
Servicebrakingisachievedbythehydraulictransmission
system.Whentheforwardorreversetravelpedalsare
releasedortheenginespeedreduced,servicebraking
becomeseffectiveandtravelspeedisautomaticallyreduced.
Toincreasethebrakingeffect,pushthetransmissionpedal
intotheneutralposition.Servicebrakingiseffectiveonthe
frontwheelsonly.
WARNING
Theservicebrakingsystemwillnotholdthemower
atastandstill.ALWAYSensuretheparkingbrakeis
engagedtoparkthemoweratastandstill.
EmergencyBrake
Intheeventofservicebrakefailure,turntheignitionoffto
bringthemowertoastandstill.
WARNING
Takecarewhenusingtheemergencybraking.
Remainseatedandholdontothesteeringwheel
topreventejectionfromthemowercausedbythe
frontwheelbrakesbeingappliedsuddenlywhen
travelling.
ThrottleControl
Operatethethrottlecontrolinaforwarddirectiontoincrease
theenginespeed.Operatethethrottlecontrolinarearward
directiontoreduceenginespeed(Figure7).
Note:Theenginespeeddictatesthespeedoftheother
functions,i.e.travel,cuttingcylinderrotationspeedand
cutterheadliftspeed.
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G014547
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Figure7
1.Throttlecontrollever
Travel
Forwardtravel:Depresstheforwardtravelpedaltoincrease
forwardtravelspeed.Releasethepedaltoreducespeed
(Figure8).
Reversetravel:Depressthereversetravelpedaltoincrease
reversetravelspeed.Releasethepedaltoreducespeed
(Figure8).
Stop(Neutral):Releasetheforwardorreversetravelpedal.
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Figure8
1.Reversetravelpedal2.Forwardtravelpedal
TransportLatches
Alwaysraisethecutterheadstothetransportpositionand
securewiththetransportlatchesandsafetylockswhen
travellingbetweenworkareas(Figure9).
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Figure9
CutterheadDriveSwitch
AlwaysputthecutterheaddriveswitchintheOffposition
whentravellingbetweenworkareas.
AdjustableSteeringColumn
WARNING
Neveroperatethemowerwithoutrstcheckingthat
thesteeringcolumnadjustermechanismisingood
workingorderandthat,onceadjustedandlocked,
thesteeringwheelremainssecurelyinposition.
Adjustmentofthesteeringwheelandsteeringcolumnshould
onlybecarriedoutwhenthemowerisatastandstillwith
theparkingbrakeengaged.
1.Totiltthesteeringwheel,pressthefootpedaldown.
2.Positionthesteeringtowertothemostcomfortable
positionandreleasethepedal(Figure10).
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G014549
Figure10
OperatorSeat
WARNING
Neveroperatethemowerwithoutrstchecking
thattheoperatorseatmechanismsareingood
workingorderandthat,onceadjustedandlocked,
theseatremainssecurelyinposition.
Adjustmentoftheseatmechanismsshouldonlybe
carriedoutwhenthemowerisatastandstillwith
theparkingbrakeengaged.
•.Fore/AftAdjustment:Movetheleverupwardsto
adjustthefore/aftpositionoftheseat.Releasethelever
tolocktheseatinposition(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Lever
•Operatorweightadjustment:Rotatethehandle
clockwisetoincreasesuspensionstiffnessand
counter-clockwisetodecrease.Thedialindicateswhen
theoptimumsuspensionadjustmenthasbeenset
accordingtooperatorweight(kg)(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Lever2.Dial
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•Heightadjustment:Manuallylifttheseatfor
incrementalheightadjustment.Tolower,lifttheseat
beyonditshighestsetting,thenallowittodroptothe
lowestsetting(Figure13).
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Figure13
•Backrestadjustment:Pullthehandleoutwardsto
adjusttheseatbackrestangle.Releasethehandletolock
theseatbackrestinposition.
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G016380
Figure14
1.Handle
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WarningSystems
EngineCoolantOverheatingWarningLight
Theenginecoolantwarninglightilluminates,thehornis
actuatedandthecuttersstop(Figure15).
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G014551
Figure15
1.Enginecoolantoverheatingwarninglight
HydraulicOilOverheatingWarningLight
Thehydraulicoilwarninglightilluminateswhenoverheating
occursandthehornisactuatedwhenthehydraulicoilinthe
reservoirexceeds95degreesC(203degreesF)(Figure16).
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G014552
Figure16
1.Hydraulicoiloverheatingwarninglight
LowBatteryChargeWarningLight
Thebatterychargewarninglightilluminateswhenlowbattery
chargeoccurs(Figure17).
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G014553
Figure17
1.Lowbatterychargewarninglight
LowEngineOilPressureWarningLight
Theengineoilpressurewarninglightilluminateswhentheoil
pressureistoolow(Figure18).
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G014554
Figure18
1.Lowengineoilpressurewarninglight
DisengagementofCuttingCylinders
Thecuttingcylinderswilldisengagewhentheoperating
temperaturereaches115degreesC.
AudibleWarningHorn
Depressthehornbuttontoprovideanaudiblewarning
(Figure19).
Important:Thehornisautomaticallyactuatedwhen
anenginecoolantorhydraulicoiloverheatcondition
occurs.STOPtheengineimmediatelyandxthe
machinebeforerestarting.
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G014555
Figure19
1.Horn
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IgnitionKey
0=Engineoff.
I=Enginerun/Auxiliaryon.
II=Enginepre-heat.
III=Enginestart.
WARNING
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeywhenthemoweris
notinuse.
Important:Alwaysinstalltheprotectivecapwhenthe
ignitionkeyisremovedtopreventingressofdirtand
moisturedamagingthemechanism.
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1
I
II
III
Figure20
1.Ignitionswitch
EnginePre-HeatIndicatorLight
TurntheignitionkeytopositionII.Theenginepreheat
indicatorlightwillilluminateandheattheglowplugs
(Figure21).
Important:Attemptingtostartacoldenginebefore
thepre-heatisusedcancauseunnecessaryweartothe
battery.
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G014557
Figure21
1.Enginepre-heatindicatorlight
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeshowstheamountoffuelinthetank
(Figure22).
G014558
FUEL
EF
Figure22
HourMeter
Thehourmetershowsthetotalhoursthatthemachinehas
beenoperated(Figure23).
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G014559
000.0
Figure23
1.Hourmeter
TransmissionNeutralIndicatorLight
Thislightilluminateswhenthetravelcontrolpedalisinthe
neutralpositionandtheignitionkeyisturnedtopositionI
(Figure24).
Note:Theparkingbrakemustbeengagedforthe
transmissionneutralindicatorlighttoilluminate.
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Figure24
1.Transmissionneutralindicatorlight
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CutterheadDriveSwitchIndicatorLight
Thislightilluminateswhenthecutterheaddriveswitchisin
theforward/reversepositionandtheignitionkeyisturnedto
positionI(Figure25).
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Figure25
1.CutterheadDriveSwitchIndicatorLight
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
SpecicationLT3340
TransportWidth1575mm(62inches)
Widthofcut2120mm(83.5inches)
Length2860mm(112.6inches)
Height1681mm(66.2inches)withR.O.P .S.folded
2360mm(92.9inches)withR.O.P .S.initsverticaloperatingposition
Weight1325kg(2921lbs)*
Withuidsand250mm6bladecutterheads
EngineKubota26.5kw(35.5hp)at3000rpmDIN70020
Fueltankcapacity45litres(10UKgallons)
Transportspeed25km/h(15.5mph)
Mowingspeed11km/h(6.85mph)
Hydraulicsystemcapacity32litres(7.04UKGallons)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesare
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributor.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someone
couldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Lowerthecuttingunitstotheground,setthe
parkingbrakeandremovethekeyfromtheignition
switchbeforeservicingormakingadjustmentsto
themachine.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;however,the
oillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandaftertheengineisrst
started.
Crankcasecapacityisapproximately6litres(203ounces)with
thelter.
Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing
specications:
•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4orhigher
•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above0degreesF)
•Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(alltemperatures)
ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyourdistributorin
either15W-40or10W-30viscosity.
Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhenthe
engineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedfortheday.Ifithas
alreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrainbackdowntothesump
foratleast10minutesbeforechecking.Iftheoillevelisator
belowtheaddmarkonthedipstick,addoiltobringtheoil
leveltothefullmark.DONOTOVERFILL.Iftheoillevel
isbetweenthefullandaddmarks,nooiladditionisrequired.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,stoptheengine,
settheparkingbrakeandremovethekeyfromthe
ignitionswitch.
2.Openthehood.
3.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andinstallit
(Figure26).
Figure26
1.Dipstick
4.Removedipstickandcheckoillevelondipstick.
TheoillevelshouldbeuptotheFullmark.
5.IftheoillevelisbelowtheFullmark,removethell
cap(Figure27)andaddoiluntillevelreachestheFull
markondipstick.Donotoverll.
Figure27
1.Oilllcap
6.Installtheoilllcapandclosethehood.
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CheckingtheCoolingSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,thepressurized,hot
coolantcanescapeandcauseburns.
•Allowtheenginetocooldownbeforeopening
theradiatorcap.
•Donotopentheradiatorcapwhentheengine
isrunning.
•Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,and
openthecapslowlytoallowsteamtoescape.
Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solutionofwater
andpermanentethyleneglycolantifreeze.
1.Cleandebrisoffofthescreen,oilcooler,andfront
oftheradiatordailyandmoreoftenifconditions
areextremelydustyanddirty.Refertothesection
onRemovingDebrisfromtheCoolingSystemin
Maintenance.
2.Removethecapfromtheradiator.
3.Thecoolantlevelneedstobe30mm-40mm(1.2-1.6
inches)belowthetopofthellerneck.
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30 - 40mm
Figure28
AddingFuel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelwithlow(<50ppm)orultra
low(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.Theminimumcetanerating
shouldbe40.Purchasefuelinquantitiesthatcanbeused
within180daystoensurefuelfreshness.
Fueltankcapacity:45litres(10UKgallons)
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures
above-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade(No.1-DorNo.
1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useofwintergrade
fuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerashpointand
coldowcharacteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce
fuellterplugging.
Useofsummergradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)willcontribute
towardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreasedpowercompared
towintergradefuel.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadof
dieselfuel.Failuretoobservethiscautionwilldamage
theengine.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana180-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatemachinewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
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