Toro Groundsmaster 3400 User manual

FormNo.3399-521RevA
Groundsmaster®34004-Wheel
DriveTractionUnit
ModelNo.30651—SerialNo.314000001andUp
G018031
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)*3399-521*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives;
fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
parks,sportselds,caravanparks,cemeteriesandcommercial
grounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluse.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyforproductandaccessory
information,helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbers
ofyourproductready.Themodelandserialnumbersare
onaplatemountedontheleftsideoftheframe.Writethe
numbersinthespaceprovided.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure1),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure1
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
SoundPowerLevel..................................................6
SoundPressureLevel...............................................6
VibrationLevel.......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Setup...........................................................................10
1CheckingtheTirePressure....................................10
2ReadingtheManual..............................................10
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Controls...............................................................11
Specications........................................................20
Attachments/Accessories........................................20
Operation....................................................................21
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................21
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................22
AddingFuel...........................................................22
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid...................................23
CheckingtheWheelNutTorque...............................24
UsingthePlatform-LatchingMechanism...................24
UnderstandingtheOperator-Presence
Control.............................................................24
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................25
UsingCutting-UnitPositionControl.........................26
EngagingtheCuttingUnitDrive..............................26
UsingtheWeightTransfer/Traction
Assistance..........................................................26
FoldingtheROPS..................................................27
JackingPoints........................................................28
RaisingTheMowerofftheGround...........................28
TransportingMachines............................................29
OperatingTips......................................................29
Maintenance.................................................................30
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................30
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................31
Pre-Maintenance...................................................32
Lubrication...............................................................33
GreasingtheBearings,Bushings,andPivots...............33
EngineMaintenance..................................................34
CheckingtheEngine-Overheat-Warning
System..............................................................34
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................34
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................36
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................36
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................37
CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections..................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................37
CheckingtheElectricalSystem.................................37
CheckingtheBatteryCondition................................37
ServicingtheBattery...............................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................38
ChangingtheTransmission-OilFilter........................38
ChangingtheHydraulic-Fluid-ReturnFilter...............38
CheckingtheRearWheelAlignment.........................39
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................40
RemovingDebrisfromtheCoolingSystem................40
BrakeMaintenance....................................................41
TowingtheMower..................................................41
BeltMaintenance......................................................43
TensioningtheAlternatorBelt.................................43
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................43
CheckingtheForwardandReversePedal
Action...............................................................43
OperatingthePresenceSeatSwitch...........................43
UsingtheCuttingUnitInterlockSwitch.....................43
UsingtheParking-BrakeInterlockSwitch..................43
InspectingtheTransmissionControlCableand
OperatingMechanism.........................................44
TransmissionNeutralInterlockSwitch......................44
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................45
ServicetheHydraulicSystem...................................45
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidOverheatWarning
System..............................................................45
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................46
MiscellaneousMaintenance.........................................46
WasteDisposal.......................................................46
Storage........................................................................47
PreparingtheTractionUnit.....................................47
PreparingtheEngine..............................................47
Troubleshooting...........................................................48
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Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithEN
ISO5395:2013.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger.Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
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,alwayswearslip-resistantfootwear,long
trousers,safetyglasses,andhearingprotection.Tieback
longhair.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.
•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.
•AlwaysmakesurethatthefoldingROPSissecuredinits
verticaloperatingpositionbeforeuse.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingoneblade
cancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,engagetheparking
brake,disengagethecuttingunitdrivesystemandensure
thattheforward/reversespeedcontrolsareintheneutral
position.
•Donotuseonaslopeofmorethan16degrees.Care
shouldbetakenwhenusingthemoweronanyslope
wheregroundconditionsaresuchthattheremaybearisk
ofthemowerrollingover.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand
duringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
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•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother
thangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besure
thatallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,and
functioningproperly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethedrivetotheattachment,
–lowertheattachmenttotheground;
–Ensurethetransmissionisinneutralandengagethe
parkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Whentransportingthemower:
–disengagethedrivetothecuttingunit,
–raisethecuttingunittothetransportposition.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetothecuttingunit:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if
theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel
offattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•AlwaysweartheseatbeltwhenthefoldingROPSisinits
verticaloperatingposition.
•NeverweartheseatbeltwhenthefoldingROPSisnotin
itsverticaloperatingposition.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopcuttingunitifnot
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerwhilesick,tired,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifyoumustdrainthefueltank,doitoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyfromignition.Wait
forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Connect
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wearglovesanduse
cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades;never
straightenorweldthem.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.Wearprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedinthesafetystandards.
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Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•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
•Makesurethatallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
thatallhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,youmustrelieveallpressureinthe
systembystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keepyourhands,feet,clothing,andanyparts
ofthebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro
Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.Maximumgovernedenginespeedshould
be3,000rpm.
•Ifyouneedtomakemajorrepairsordesireassistance,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsandreplacement
parts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedifusedwith
unapprovedattachments.
SoundPowerLevel
Model30651withModel30645
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof104dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of2dBA.Sound
powerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinISO11094.
Model30651withModel30646
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of2dBA.Sound
powerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Model30651withModel30645
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of93dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of2
dBA.Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395.
Model30651withModel30646
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of94dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of2
dBA.Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395.
VibrationLevel
Model30651withModel30645
Hand-Arm
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Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.5m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.8m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.0m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.5m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.3m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395.
Model30651withModel30646
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.5m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.8m/s2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.0m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.5m/s2
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.3m/s2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
70-13-072
1.Jackingpoint
950832
1.Tirepressure
950889
1.Warning—hotsurfaces.
111-0773
1.Warning—crushingofngers,forceappliedfromside.
111-8098
1.Tippinghazard—driveslowlywhenturningorgoingupslopes.3.Tippinghazard—wearaseatbeltwhentheROPSisup;do
notwearaseatbeltwhentheROPSisdown.
2.TIppinghazard—onlydriveupslopesthatarebetween0and
18degrees;donotdriveupslopesthataregreaterthan18
degrees.
4.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;removethekeyfrom
theignitionandreadtheOperator'sManualbeforeservicing
orperformingmaintenance;thrownobjecthazard;keep
bystandersawayfromthemachine.
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111–5233
1.Slow4.Floatthecuttingunitover
theground
2.Continuousvariable
enginespeed
5.Neutralcuttingunit
3.Fast6.Raisethecuttingunit
111-3344
1.Ignitionswitch
111-3562
1.Presspedaltoadjuststeeringwheeltilt.
111-3566
1.Falling,crushinghazard—ensureplatformlatchinengaged
beforeoperating.
111-3567
1.Pedaloperation
111-3901
1.Transmissionoil—readtheOperator'sManualformore
information.
111-3902
1.Warning—cuttinghazardofhand,fan.
2.Hotsurfaces—readtheOperator'sManualformore
information.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Tirepressuregauge(notsupplied)1Checkthetirepressure.
Operator'sManual1
EngineOperator'sManual1
PartsCatalog1
2CEcerticate1
ReadtheOperator'sManualbefore
operatingthemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
CheckingtheTirePressure
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Tirepressuregauge(notsupplied)
Procedure
Correctairpressureinthefrontandreartires.Seethechart
belowforthecorrectpressure.
Important:Maintaincorrecttirepressuresinalltiresto
ensurecorrectcontactwiththeturf.
TiresTireTypeRecommendedTirePressures
Turf
Conditions
Road
Conditions
Max
Pressure
FrontAxle26x
12.00-12
BKTturf
pattern
0.7bar(10
psi)
1.4bar(20
psi)
1.7bar(25
psi)
RearAxle20x10.00
-86
BKTturf
pattern
0.7bar(10
psi)
1.4bar(20
psi)
1.7bar(25
psi)
2
ReadingtheManual
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Operator'sManual
1EngineOperator'sManual
1PartsCatalog
1CEcerticate
Procedure
•ReadtheOperator'sManual.
•Storealldocumentationinasafeplaceforfutureuse.
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ProductOverview
G018144
1
2 3 4 5
Figure2
1.Cuttingunit4.Operator'sseat
2.Controlarm5.Hood
3.Steeringwheel
Controls
ControlPanelComponents
17
9
5
18 1
2
7
14
11
10
6
12 15 13 16 8
4
3
G018032
Figure3
1.Parking-brakeswitch10.Hornbutton(suppliedwith
lightkit)
2.Lightswitch(suppliedwith
lightkit)
11.Auxiliary12Vsocket
(suppliedwitha12Vkit)
3.Warning-beaconswitch
(suppliedwithbeaconkit)
12.Oil-pressureindicator
4.Hazard-warningswitch
(suppliedwithlightingkit)
13.Transmission-temperature
indicator
5.Cutting-unitposition
control
14.Hourmeter
6.Throttle-controllever15.Battery-warningindicator
7.Ignitionswitch16.Engine-temperature
warningindicator
8.Cutting-unitdriveswitch17.Glow-plugindicator
9.Direction-indicatorswitch
(suppliedwithlightingkit)
18.Transmission-neutral
indicator
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1
g018033
Figure4
1.Weight-transfercontrol
g014420
1 2
Figure5
1.Reverse-travelpedal2.Forward-travelpedal
BrakingSystem
ParkingBrake
Movetheparking-brakeswitchtoitsforwardpositionby
depressingthesmallerlockingbuttonandmovingtheswitch
forwardtoengagetheparkingbrake(Figure6).
Note:Donotoperatethemowerwiththeparkingbrake
engagedanddonotengagetheparkingbrakewhilethe
mowerismoving.
Thislightilluminateswhentheparkingbrakeisengagedand
theignitionkeyisturnedtopositionI.
WARNING
Theparkingbrakeoperatesonthefrontwheels
only.
Donotparkthemoweronaslope.
P
1
G018029
Figure6
1.Parkingbrake
ServiceBrake
Servicebrakingisachievedbythehydraulictransmission
system.Whentheforwardorreversetravelpedalsare
releasedortheenginespeedreduced,servicebraking
becomeseffectiveandtravelspeedisautomaticallyreduced.
Toincreasethebrakingeffect,pushthetransmissionpedal
intotheneutralposition.Servicebrakingiseffectiveonthe
frontwheelsonly.
WARNING
Theservicebrakingsystemwillnotholdthemower
atastandstill.
Al w ays ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengagedto
parkthemoweratastandstill.
EmergencyBrake
Intheeventofservicebrakefailure,turntheignitionoffto
bringthemowertoastandstill.
WARNING
Takecarewhenusingtheemergencybraking.
Remainseatedandholdontothesteeringwheel
topreventejectionfromthemowercausedbythe
frontwheelbrakesbeingappliedsuddenlywhen
travelling.
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ThrottleControl
Operatethethrottlecontrolinaforwarddirectiontoincrease
theenginespeed.Operatethethrottlecontrolinarearward
directiontoreduceenginespeed(Figure7).
Note:Theenginespeeddictatesthespeedoftheother
functions(i.e.,travel,cutting-bladerotationspeedandcutting
unitliftspeed).
1
G018034
Figure7
1.Throttlecontrol
Travel
Forwardtravel:Presstheforwardtravelpedaltoincrease
forward-travelspeed.Releasethepedaltoreducespeed
(Figure8).
Reversetravel:Pressthereversetravelpedaltoincrease
reverse-travelspeed.Releasethepedaltoreducespeed
(Figure8).
Stop(Neutral):Releasetheforwardorreversetravelpedal.
g014420
1 2
Figure8
1.Reversetravelpedal2.Forwardtravelpedal
Cutting-UnitDriveSwitch
AlwaysputthecuttingunitdriveswitchintheOFFposition
whentravellingbetweenworkareas.
Adjustable-SteeringColumn
WARNING
Neveroperatethemowerwithoutrstcheckingthat
thesteeringcolumnadjustermechanismisingood
workingorderandthat,onceadjustedandlocked,
thesteeringwheelremainssecurelyinposition.
Theoperatormaylosecontrolcausinginjuryor
propertydamage.
Adjustmentofthesteeringwheelandsteeringcolumnshould
onlybecarriedoutwhenthemowerisatastandstillwith
theparkingbrakeengaged.
1.Totiltthesteeringwheel,pressthefootpedaldown.
2.Positionthesteeringtowertothemostcomfortable
positionandreleasethepedal(Figure9).
G014549
Figure9
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OperatorSeat
WARNING
Neveroperatethemowerwithoutrstchecking
thattheoperatorseatmechanismsareingood
workingorderandthat,onceadjustedandlocked,
theseatremainssecurelyinposition.
Adjustmentoftheseatmechanismsshouldonlybe
carriedoutwhenthemowerisatastandstillwith
theparkingbrakeengaged.
Theoperatormaylosecontrolcausinginjuryor
propertydamage.
Fore/AftAdjustment:Theseat-adjustmentleverallowsyou
toadjusttheseatforwardandrearward(Figure10).
Operatorweightadjustment:Rotatethehandleclockwise
toincreasesuspensionstiffnessandcounter-clockwiseto
decreaseit(Figure10).
Kg
Kg
CW CCW
G018093
1
2
Figure10
1.Seat-adjustmentlever2.Operator-weighthandle
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WarningSystems
Engine-CoolantOverheatingWarningLight
Theengine-coolantwarninglightilluminates,themowerdeck
stops,andthehornisactuated(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Engine-coolantoverheatingwarninglight
Hydraulic-FluidOverheatingWarningLightandHorn
Thehydraulic-uidwarninglightilluminateswhen
overheatingoccurs.Thehornisactuatedwhenthehydraulic
uidinthereservoirexceeds95degreesC(203degreesF)
asshowninFigure12.
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1
Figure12
1.Hydraulic-oiloverheatingwarninglight
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LowBattery-ChargeWarningLight
Thebattery-chargewarninglightilluminateswhenthelow
batterychargeislow(Figure13).
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1
Figure13
1.Lowbattery-chargewarninglight
LowEngine-OilPressureWarningLight
Theengine-oilpressurewarninglightilluminateswhentheoil
pressureistoolow(Figure14).
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1
Figure14
1.Lowengineoilpressurewarninglight
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IgnitionKey
0=Engineoff
I=Enginerun/Auxiliaryon
II=Enginepre-heat
III=Enginestart
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someone
couldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Lowerthecuttingunitstotheground,setthe
parkingbrakeandremovethekeyfromtheignition
switchbeforeservicingormakingadjustmentsto
themachine.
I
II
III
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Figure15
1.Ignitionswitch
EnginePre-HeatIndicatorLight
TurntheignitionkeytopositionII.Theenginepre-heat
indicatorlightwillilluminateandheattheglowplugs(Figure
16).
Important:Attemptingtostartacoldenginebefore
usingthepre-heatcancauseunnecessaryweartothe
battery.
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1
Figure16
1.Enginepre-heatindicatorlight
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeshowstheamountoffuelinthetank(Figure
17).
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FUEL
EF
Figure17
17

HourMeter
Thehourmetershowsthetotalhoursthatthemachinehas
beenoperated(Figure18).
000.0
1
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Figure18
1.Hourmeter
TransmissionNeutral-IndicatorLight
Thislightilluminateswhenthetravelcontrolpedalisinthe
NEUTRALpositionandtheignitionkeyisturnedtoposition
I(Figure19).
Note:Theparkingbrakemustbeengagedforthe
transmissionneutral-indicatorlighttoilluminate.
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1
Figure19
1.Transmissionneutral-indicatorlight
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CuttingUnitDrive-SwitchIndicator
Light
Thislightilluminateswhenthecutting-unit-driveswitchis
intheFORWARDpositionandtheignitionkeyisturnedto
positionI(Figure20).
1
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Figure20
1.Indicatorlightforthecutting-unit-driveswitch
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Width1,490mm(58.7inches)
Length2,410mm(94.9inches)
Height1681mm(66.2inches)withROPSfolded
2160mm(85inches)withROPSinitsverticaloperatingposition
Weight(withoutcuttingunit)880kg(1940lb)
Fuel-tankcapacity45.7L(10UKgallons)
Maximumforwardspeed25km/h(15.5mph)
Maximumreversespeed12.5km/h(8mph)
Hydraulic-systemcapacity32L(7.04UKgallons)
EngineKubota26.5kw(35.5hp)at2000rpmDIN70020
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesare
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributor.
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