Toro Reelmaster 3555 User manual

FormNo.3432-531RevA
Reelmaster®3555,3575,and3550
TractionUnit
ModelNo.03820—SerialNo.403446001andUp
ModelNo.03821—SerialNo.403446001andUp
ModelNo.03910—SerialNo.403446001andUp
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Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedturf.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
Engine-EmissionCertication.............................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup......................................................................13
1InstallingtheCuttingUnits..............................14
2AdjustingtheTurfCompensation
Spring...........................................................16
3InstallingtheCEDecals.................................17
4InstallingtheHoodLatch(CEOnly)................17
5ReducingtheTirePressure............................18
6UsingtheCutting-UnitKickstand....................18
ProductOverview...................................................19
Controls...........................................................19
Specications..................................................23
Attachments/Accessories.................................23
BeforeOperation.................................................24
BeforeOperationSafety...................................24
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................24
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................24
AdjustingtheSeat............................................25
DuringOperation.................................................26
DuringOperationSafety...................................26
StartingtheEngine...........................................27
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................27
SettingtheReelSpeed.....................................27
AdjustingtheLift-ArmCounterbalance.............29
BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................29
UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight..................30
UnderstandingtheDiagnosticACE
Display..........................................................30
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.......................30
OperatingTips.................................................32
AfterOperation....................................................33
AfterOperationSafety......................................33
PushingorTowingtheMachine........................33
HaulingtheMachine.........................................34
IdentifyingtheTie-DownPoints........................35
Maintenance...........................................................36
MaintenanceSafety..........................................36
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........36
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................38
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................39
RemovingtheHood..........................................39
RemovingtheBatteryCover.............................39
Lubrication..........................................................40
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings................40
EngineMaintenance...........................................41
EngineSafety...................................................41
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................41
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................42
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter....................43
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................43
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................43
InspectingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................43
DrainingtheWaterSeparator...........................44
ChangingtheFuelFilterCanister......................44
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors..........................44
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................45
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................45
ServicingtheBattery.........................................45
CheckingtheFuses..........................................45
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................46
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................46
TorquingtheWheelNuts...................................46
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............46
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................47
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................47
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................47
CleaningtheEngineCoolingSystem................48
BrakeMaintenance.............................................48
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................48
BeltMaintenance................................................49
ServicingtheEngineBelts................................49
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................50
AdjustingtheThrottle........................................50
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................50
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................50
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................50
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................50
HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................51
HydraulicFluidCapacity...................................51
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................52
ChangingtheHydraulicFilter............................52
CuttingUnitSystemMaintenance........................53
BladeSafety.....................................................53
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact............53
UsingtheOptionalGaugeBar..........................54
BacklappingtheCuttingUnits...........................54
Cleaning..............................................................55
WashingtheMachine.......................................55
Storage...................................................................56
StorageSafety..................................................56
PreparingtheTractionUnit...............................56
PreparingtheEngine........................................56
3

Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordance
withENISO5395(whenyoucompletethesetup
procedures)andANSIB71.4-2017.
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.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Engine-Emission
Certication
TheengineinthismachineisEPATier4FinalandEU
StageVemissionscompliant.
4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal93-7276
93-7276
1.Explosionhazard—weareyeprotection.
2.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—toperformrstaid,
ushwithwater.
3.Firehazard—nore,openames,orsmoking.
4.Poisonhazard—keepchildrenawayfromthebattery.
99-3444
decal99-3444
99-3444
1.Transportspeed—fast2.Mowingspeed—slow
decal106-6755
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
decal110-9642
110-9642
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Movethecotterpintotheholeclosesttotherodbracket
andthenremovetheliftarmandpivotyoke.
decal117-3270
117-3270
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
decal120-0627
120-0627
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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decal120-1683
120-1683
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;alloperatorsshould
betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine.
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeybeforeleavingthemachine.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
3.Tippinghazard—driveslowlywhenturning;donotturnsharply
whiletravelingfast;lowerthecuttingunitswhendrivingdown
slopes;usearolloverprotectionsystemandweartheseatbelt.
6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
6

decal120-2105
120-2105
1.Lowerthecuttingunits.5.ReadtheOperator’sManualfor
informationonstartingtheengine—sit
intheoperator’sposition,turnthekey
totheenginepreheatposition,wait
untiltheenginepreheatlightturnsoff,
turnthekeytotheenginestartposition,
anddisengagetheparkingbrake.
9.Engine—Start
2.Raisethecuttingunits.6.ReadtheOperator’sManual
forinformationonstoppingthe
engine—disengagethecuttingunits,
turnthekeytotheenginestopposition,
removethekeyfromtheignition,and
engagetheparkingbrake.
10.Lights
3.Pulluptoengagethecuttingunits.7.Engine—Shutoff11.Fast
4.Pushdowntodisengagethecutting
units.
8.Engine—Preheat12.Slow
decal121-7884
121–7884
1.8bladereeladjustment3.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonadjustingthe
reel.
2.11bladereeladjustment
7

decal133-4901
133-4901
1.8-bladereeladjustment3.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonadjustingthe
reel.
2.11-bladereeladjustment
8

Model03910
decal121-7928
121-7928
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditions
onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe
cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan
causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;alloperatorsshould
betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine.
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeybeforeleavingthemachine.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
3.Tippinghazard—donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast;do
notdriveupordownslopesgreaterthan22°;lowerthecutting
unitswhendrivingdownslopes;usearolloverprotection
systemandweartheseatbelt.
6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
9

Models03820and03821AfxoverPartNo.120-1683forCE
decal138-1186
138-1186
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditions
onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe
cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan
causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;alloperatorsshould
betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine.
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeybeforeleavingthemachine.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
3.Tippinghazard—donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast;do
notdriveupordownslopesgreaterthan16°;lowerthecutting
unitswhendrivingdownslopes;usearolloverprotection
systemandweartheseatbelt.
6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
10

Model03910
decal138-6980
138-6980
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
Models03820and03821
decal138-6981
138-6981
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
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decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
fromthebattery.
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
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Righthoseguide1
1Lefthoseguide1Installthecuttingunits.
2Nopartsrequired–Adjusttheturfcompensationspring.
Warningdecal121-7928(machine
model03910)1
Warningdecal138-1186(machine
models03820and03821)1
CEdecal1
3
Productionyeardecal1
InstalltheCEdecals,ifrequired.
Lockbracket1
Rivet2
Washer1
Screw(1/4x2inches)1
4
Locknut(1/4inch)1
Installthehoodlatch(CEonly).
5Nopartsrequired–Reducethetirepressure.
6Cutting-unitkickstand1Usethecutting-unitkickstand.
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
Keys2Starttheengine.
Operator'sManual1
Engineowner’smanual1Readthemanualsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Cuttingperformancepaper1Usethepaperforadjustingthecuttingunitreel-to-bedknife
contact.
Shim1Usetheshimforadjustingthecuttingunitreel-to-bedknife
contact.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
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1
InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Righthoseguide
1Lefthoseguide
Procedure
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engagethe
parkingbrake,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
2.Removethereelmotorsfromtheshipping
brackets.
3.Removeanddiscardtheshippingbrackets.
4.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.
Assembleandadjustthemasdescribedinthe
cuttingunitOperator'sManual.
5.Makesurethatthecounterweight(Figure3)is
installedtotheproperendofthecuttingunitas
describedinthecuttingunitOperator'sManual.
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Figure3
1.Counterweight
6.Allthecuttingunitsareshippedwiththeturf
compensationspringmountedtotheright
sideofthecuttingunit.Ensurethattheturf
compensationspringismountedtothesame
sideofthecuttingunitasthereeldrivemotor.
Positiontheturfcompensationasfollows:
A.Removethe2carriageboltsandnuts
securingtherodbrackettothecuttingunit
tabs(Figure4).
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Figure4
1.Turfcompensationspring3.Springtube
2.Rodbracket
B.Removetheangenutsecuringthespring
tubebolttothecarrierframetab(Figure4),
andremovetheassembly.
C.Mountthespringtubebolttotheopposite
tabonthecarrierframeandsecureitwith
theangenut.
Note:Positiontheboltheadtotheouter
sideofthetabasshowninFigure4.
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Figure5
1.Oppositecarrierframetab2.Rodbracket
D.Mounttherodbrackettothecuttingunit
tabswiththecarriageboltsandnuts(Figure
5).
Note:Wheninstallingorremovingthecutting
units,makesurethatthehairpincotteris
installedinthespringrodholenexttotherod
bracket.Otherwise,installthehairpincotterin
theholeintheendoftherod.
7.Oncuttingunit4(leftfront)andcuttingunit5
(rightfront),usetherod-bracketmountingnuts
toinstallthehoseguidestothefrontofthe
cutting-unittabs.Thehoseguidesshouldlean
towardthecentercuttingunit(Figure6,Figure
7,Figure8).
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Figure6
1.Cuttingunit15.Cuttingunit5
2.Cuttingunit26.Reelmotor
3.Cuttingunit37.Weight
4.Cuttingunit4
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Figure7
1.Hoseguide(leftside
shown)
3.Nuts
2.Rodbracket
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Figure8
1.Hoseguides(eachmustleantowardthecentercuttingunit)
8.Loweralltheliftarmscompletely.
9.Removethesnapperpinandthecapfromthe
lift-armpivotyoke(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Snapperpin2.Cap
10.Forthefrontcuttingunits,slideacuttingunit
undertheliftarmwhileinsertingthecarrierframe
shaftupintothelift-armpivotyoke(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Liftarm3.Lift-armpivotyoke
2.Carrierframeshaft
11.Usethefollowingprocedureontherearcutting
unitswhentheheightofcutisabove1.2cm
(3/4inch).
A.Removethelynchpinandwashersecuring
thelift-armpivotshafttotheliftarmand
slidethelift-armpivotshaftoutofthelift
arm(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Lift-armshaftlynchpinandwasher
B.Insertthelift-armyokeontothecarrier
frameshaft(Figure10).
C.Insertthelift-armshaftintotheliftarmand
secureitwiththewasherandlynchpin
(Figure11).
12.Insertthecapoverthecarrierframeshaftand
lift-armyoke.
13.Securethecapandthecarrierframeshafttothe
lift-armyokewiththesnapperpin.
Note:Usetheslotifasteeringcuttingunitis
desiredorusetheholeifthecuttingunitistobe
lockedinposition(Figure9).
14.Securethelift-armchaintothechainbracket
withthesnapperpin(Figure12).
Note:Usethenumberofchainlinksspecied
inthecuttingunitOperator'sManual.
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Figure12
1.Lift-armchain3.Snapperpin
2.Chainbracket
15.Coatthesplineshaftofthereelmotorwithclean
grease.
16.Oilthereel-motorO-ringandinstallitontothe
motorange.
17.Installthemotorbyrotatingitclockwisesothat
themotorangesclearthelocknuts(Figure
13).Rotatethemotorcounterclockwiseuntilthe
angesencirclethenuts,thentightenthenuts.
Important:Makesurethatthereelmotor
hosesarenottwisted,kinked,oratriskof
beingpinched.
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Figure13
1.Reel-drivemotor2.Mountingnuts
2
AdjustingtheTurf
CompensationSpring
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theturfcompensationspring(Figure14)transfers
weightfromthefronttotherearroller.Thishelps
toreduceawavepatternintheturf,alsoknownas
marcellingorbobbing.
Important:Makespringadjustmentswiththe
cuttingunitmountedtothetractionunit,pointing
straightaheadandloweredtotheshopoor.
1.Makesurethatthehairpincotterisinstalledin
therearholeinthespringrod(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Turfcompensationspring3.Springrod
2.Hairpincotter4.Hexnuts
2.Tightenthehexnutsonthefrontendofthe
springroduntilthecompressedlengthofthe
spring(Figure14)is12.7cm(5inches)for
5-inchcuttingunitsand15.8cm(6-1/4inches)
for7-inchcuttingunits.
Note:Whenoperatingonroughterrain,
decreasethespringlengthby2.5cm(1/2inch).
Groundfollowingwillbeslightlydecreased.
3
InstallingtheCEDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal121-7928(machinemodel03910)
1Warningdecal138-1186(machinemodels03820and
03821)
1CEdecal
1Productionyeardecal
Procedure
OnmachinesrequiringCEcompliance,applythe
productionyeardecal(PartNo.133-5615)nearthe
serialplate,theCEdecal(PartNo.93-7252)near
thehoodlock,andtheCEwarningdecal(PartNo.
121-7928formachinemodel03910andPartNo.
138-1186formachinemodels03820and03821)over
thestandardwarningdecal(PartNo.120-1683).
4
InstallingtheHoodLatch
(CEOnly)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lockbracket
2Rivet
1Washer
1Screw(1/4x2inches)
1Locknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehood-latch
bracket.
2.Removethe2rivetssecuringthehood-latch
brackettothehood(Figure15)andremovethe
hood-latchbracketfromthehood.
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Figure15
1.Hood-latchbracket2.Rivets
3.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positionthe
CElockbracketandthehood-latchbracketonto
thehood.
Note:Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthe
hood(Figure16).Donotremovetheboltand
nutfromthelock-bracketarm.
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Figure16
1.CElockbracket2.Boltandnut
4.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideof
thehood.
5.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood
(Figure16).
6.Hookthelatchontothehood-latchbracket
(Figure17).
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Figure17
1.Hoodlatch
7.Screwtheboltintotheotherarmofthehood-lock
brackettolockthelatchinposition(Figure18).
Note:Tightentheboltsecurelybutdonot
tightenthenut.
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Figure18
1.Bolt3.Armofhood-lockbracket
2.Nut
5
ReducingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevels
beforestartingthemachine;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page46).
6
UsingtheCutting-Unit
Kickstand
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Cutting-unitkickstand
Procedure
Wheneveryoutipacuttingunittoexposethe
bedknife/reel,propuptherearofthecuttingunitwith
thekickstandtoensurethatthenutsonthebackend
ofthebedbaradjustingscrewsarenotrestingonthe
worksurface(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Cutting-unitkickstand
Securethekickstandtothechainbracketwiththe
snapperpin(Figure20).
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Figure20
1.Chainbracket3.Cutting-unitkickstand
2.Snapperpin
ProductOverview
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Figure21
1.Enginehood5.Seatadjustmentlever
2.Seat6.Frontcuttingunits
3.Controlarm7.Rearcuttingunits
4.Steeringwheel
Controls
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Figure22
1.Forwardtractionpedal3.Mow/transportslide
2.Reversetractionpedal4.Tilt-steeringlever
TractionPedals
Presstheforwardtractionpedal(Figure22)tomove
forward.Pressreversetractionpedal(Figure22)to
movebackwardortoassistinstoppingwhenmoving
forward.Also,allowthepedaltomoveormoveitto
theNEUTRALpositiontostopthemachine.
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Mow/TransportSlide
Usingyourheel,movethemow/transportslide(Figure
22)tothelefttotransportandtotherighttomow.The
cuttingunitswillonlyoperateintheMOWposition
andnotlowerintheTRANSPORTposition.
Important:Themowspeedissetatthefactoryto
9.7km/h(6mph).Itcanbeincreasedordecreased
byadjustingthespeedstopscrew(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Speedstopscrew
Tilt-SteeringLever
Pullthetilt-steeringlever(Figure22)backtotiltthe
steeringwheeltothedesiredposition.Thenpushthe
leverforwardtosecuretheposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitch(Figure24),usedtostart,shut
off,andpreheattheengine,has3positions:OFF,
ON/PREHEAT,andSTART.Rotatethekeytothe
ON/PREHEATpositionuntiltheglow-plugindicator
lightgoesout(approximately7seconds);thenrotate
thekeytotheSTARTpositiontoengagethestarter
motor.Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts.The
keymovesautomaticallytotheON/RUNposition.To
shutofftheengine,rotatethekeytotheOFFposition.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchtopreventaccidental
starting.
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Figure24
1.Parkingbrake7.Oil-pressurelight
2.Ignitionswitch8.Temperaturelight
3.Enable/Disableswitch9.Lightswitch
4.Diagnosticlight10.Glow-plugindicatorlight
5.Lowermow/raisecontrol
lever
11.Throttle
6.Hourmeter12.Alternatorlight
Throttle
Movethethrottle(Figure24)forwardtoincreasethe
enginespeedandrearwardtodecreasetheengine
speed.
Enable/DisableSwitch
Usetheenable/disableswitch(Figure24)in
conjunctionwiththelowermow/raisecontrollever
tooperatethecuttingunits.Youcannotlowerthe
cuttingunitswhenthemow/transportleverisin
theTRANSPORTposition.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure24)indicatesthetotalhours
ofmachineoperation.Itstartstofunctionwhenever
thekeyswitchison.
LowerMow/RaiseControlLever
Thislever(Figure24)raisesandlowersthecutting
unitsandalsostartsandstopsthereelswhenthe
reelsareenabledinthemowmode.Youcannot
lowerthecuttingunitswhenthemow/transport
leverisintheTRANSPORTposition.
Note:Whenthecuttingunitsareenabled,youdonot
needtoholdtheleverintheforwardpositionwhilethe
cuttingunitsareloweredorraised.
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