Toro 03171 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3423-929RevB
Reelmaster
ModelNo.03170—SerialNo.403300001andUp ModelNo.03171—SerialNo.403300001andUp
®
3100-DTractionUnit
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Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower intendedtobeusedbyprofessionaloperatorsin commercialapplications.Itisdesignedprimarilyfor cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.It isnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassand othergrowthalongsidehighways,orforagricultural uses.
Important:Tomaximizethesafety ,performance,
andproperoperationofthismachine,carefully readandfullyunderstandthecontentsofthis Operator’sManual.Failingtofollowthese
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
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Safety-alertsymbol
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Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................5
GeneralSafety...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup.......................................................................11
1InstallingtheWheels......................................12
2InstallingtheSteeringWheel..........................12
3Activating,Charging,andConnectingthe
Battery..........................................................13
4CheckingtheAngleIndicator.........................14
5InstallingtheCEDecal...................................14
6InstallingtheHoodLatch(CEOnly)................15
7InstallingtheExhaustGuard(CE
Only).............................................................16
8InstallingtheRollBar.....................................16
9InstallingtheFrontLiftArms...........................17
10InstallingtheCarrierFramestothe
CuttingUnits.................................................18
11MountingtheCuttingUnits...........................19
12MountingtheCuttingUnitDrive
Motors...........................................................20
13AdjustingtheLiftArms.................................21
14InstallingtheTipperRollerKit
(Optional)......................................................22
ProductOverview...................................................23
Controls...........................................................23
Specications..................................................25
Attachments/Accessories.................................25
Operation................................................................26
BeforeOperationSafety...................................26
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................26
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................27
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................27
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem........................28
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................29
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact............29
TorquingtheWheelNuts...................................29
DuringOperationSafety...................................30
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................31
BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................32
AfterOperationSafety......................................32
CheckingtheInterlockSystem..........................32
IdentifyingtheTie-DownPoints........................33
HaulingtheMachine.........................................33
TowingtheMachine..........................................33
UsingtheStandardControlModule
(SCM)...........................................................33
OperatingTips.................................................36
Maintenance...........................................................41
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........41
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................42
ServiceIntervalChart.......................................43
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................44
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...................................44
RemovingtheHood..........................................44
Lubrication..........................................................44
GreasingtheBearingsAndBushings................44
CheckingtheSealedBearings..........................47
EngineMaintenance...........................................47
EngineSafety...................................................47
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................47
ChangingtheEngineOilandtheFilter..............48
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................49
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................49
InspectingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................49
DrainingtheWaterSeparator...........................49
ChangingtheFuelFilterCanister......................49
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors..........................49
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................50
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................50
ServicingtheBattery.........................................50
StoringtheBattery............................................51
CheckingtheFuses..........................................51
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................51
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............51
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................52
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................52
CleaningtheEngineCoolingSystem................52
BrakeMaintenance.............................................52
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................52
BeltMaintenance................................................53
ServicingtheEngineBelts................................53
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................54
AdjustingtheThrottle........................................54
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................54
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................54
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................54
ChangingtheHydraulicFilter............................55
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................56
CuttingUnitSystemMaintenance........................56
CuttingUnitSafety............................................56
BacklappingtheCuttingUnits...........................56
Storage...................................................................57
PreparationforSeasonalStorage.....................57
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistraction;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.
Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom themachine.
Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere neededthroughoutthisOperator’sManual.
,which
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
93-6681
1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom movingparts.
93–6688
1.Warning—readthe Operator’sManualbefore performingmaintenance.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot—shutofftheengine andwaitforallmoving partstostop.
decal93-6681
decal93-7276
93-7276
1.Explosionhazard—weareyeprotection.
2.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—toperformrstaid, ushwithwater.
3.Firehazard—nore,openames,orsmoking.
decal93-6688
4.Poisonhazard—keepchildrenasafedistanceawayfrom thebattery .
decal94-3353
94-3353
1.Crushinghazardofhand—keepyourhandsasafedistance away.
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99-3444
1.Transportspeed—fast
decal99-3444
99-3444
2.Mowingspeed—slow
121-3598
decal121-3598
CEonly
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandard
stabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Reviewthe instructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’s Manualaswellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperate themachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachine inthoseconditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changesinthe terraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine. Ifpossible,keepthecuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhile operatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhile operatingonslopescancausethemachinetobecomeunstable.
110–0806
117-3270
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand;entanglement hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards andshieldsinplace.
decal110-0806
1.Tippinghazard—donotdriveacrossslopesgreaterthan 17degrees.
decal121-3628
121-3628
Non-CEonly
decal117-3270
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandard
stabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Reviewthe instructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’s Manualaswellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperate themachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachine inthoseconditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changesinthe terraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine. Ifpossible,keepthecuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhile operatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhile operatingonslopescancausethemachinetobecomeunstable.
1.Tippinghazard—donotdriveacrossslopesgreaterthan 25degrees.
decal133-8062
133-8062
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
decalbatterysymbols
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical
8.Batteryacidcancause
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
10.Containslead;donot
Manual.
distanceawayfromthe battery.
explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
discard
121-3607
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonfuses,heightofcut,andmaintenance.
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decal121-3607
121-3619
Model03170only
1.Pushdowntodisengagethecuttingunits6.Engine—stop
2.Pulluptoengagethecuttingunits.7.Engine—run
3.Lowerthecuttingunits.8.Engine—start
4.Raisethecuttingunits.9.Fast
5.Lock
decal121-3619
10.Slow
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121-3620
Model03171only
1.Pushdowntodisengagethecuttingunits7.Lock
2.Pulluptoengagethecuttingunits.8.Engine—stop
3.Movethecuttingunitsright.9.Engine—run
4.Movethecuttingunitsleft.
5.Lowerthecuttingunits.
6.Raisethecuttingunits.
decal121-3620
10.Engine—start
11.Fast
12.Slow
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decal121-3623
121-3623
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donotoperatethe machineunlessyouhavereceivedtraining.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe machine.
3.Tippinghazard—slowthemachinebeforeturning;when drivingonslopes,keepthecuttingunitsloweredandyour seatbeltfastened.
4.Warning—donotparkonslopes;engagetheparkingbrake, stopthecuttingunits,lowertheattachments,shutoffthe engine,andremovethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeleaving themachine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe machine.
6.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
7.Entanglementhazard—keepawayfrommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsinplace.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4 5
6
7
8
9
10
Frontwheelassemblies2 Rearwheelassembly1 Steeringwheel Steering-wheelcap Largewasher1 Jamnut1 Screw
Electrolyte
Inclinometer1
Warningdecal(121-3598)
Lockbracket1 Rivet2 Washer1 Screw(1/4x2inches) Locknut(1/4inch) Exhaustguard1 Self-tappingscrew Roll-barassembly1 Flange-headbolts4 Locknuts4 Hoseclamp1 Liftarms Pivotrod2 Bolt(5/16x7/8inch)
Nopartsrequired
Qty.
A/R
Use
Installthewheels.
1 1
Installthesteeringwheel.
1
Activate,charge,andconnectthe battery.
Checktheangleindicator.
1
1 1
4
2
2
InstalltheCEdecal(ifrequired).
Installthehoodlatch(CE).
Installtheexhaustguard(CE).
Installtherollbar.
Installthefrontliftarms.(Partsare suppliedintheLiftArmKit.)
Installthecarrierframestothecutting units.
11 12 13 14
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Tipperrollerkit(notincluded)
11
1Installtheoptionaltipperrollerkit.
Mountthecuttingunits.
Mountthecuttingunitdrivemotors.
Adjusttheliftarms.
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Ignitionkey2
Operator'sManual Engineoperator'smanual1
Operatortrainingmaterial
Pre-deliverychecklist1
Certicateofcompliance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1

InstallingtheWheels

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Frontwheelassemblies
1Rearwheelassembly
Procedure
Qty.
Use
Starttheengine.
1
1
1
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Checktoensurethatthemachinehasbeenproperlyset up.
EnsureCEcompliance.
2

InstallingtheSteering Wheel

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Steeringwheel
1
Steering-wheelcap
1Largewasher
1Jamnut
1
Screw
1.Mountawheelassemblyontoeachwheelhub (valvestemoutward).
Important:Thereartirehasanarrowerrim
thanthefronttires.
2.Installlugnutsandtorqueto61to88N∙m(45 to65ft-lb).
Procedure
1.Slidethesteeringwheelontothesteeringshaft (Figure3).
Figure3
1.Steeringwheel
2.Washer
2.Slidethewasherontothesteeringshaft(Figure
3).
3.Jamnut
4.Cap
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3.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwitha jamnutandtightenitto27to35N∙m(20to26 ft-lb)(Figure3).
4.Installthecaptothesteeringwheelandsecure itwithascrew(Figure3).
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3.Removethebatterycover(Figure4).

Activating,Charging,and ConnectingtheBattery

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
A/R
Procedure
Note:Ifthebatteryisnotlledwithelectrolyteor
activated,bulkelectrolytewith1.260specicgravity mustbepurchasedfromalocalbatterysupplyoutlet andaddedtothebattery .
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid whichisadeadlypoisonandcausessevere burns.
Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact
Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
Electrolyte
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
DANGER
withskin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubber glovestoprotectyourhands.
availableforushingtheskin.
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Figure4
1.Batterycover
4.Removethellercapsfromthebatteryand slowlylleachcelluntilelectrolyteisjustabove theplates.
5.Installthellercapsandconnecta3to4A batterychargertothebatteryposts.Chargethe batteryatarateof3to4Afor4to8hours.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgasses thatcanexplode.
Keepsparksandamesawayfrom battery.
Neversmokenearthebattery.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthe chargerfromtheelectricaloutletandbattery posts.
7.Removethellercaps.Slowlyaddelectrolyte toeachcelluntilthelevelisuptothellring. Installthellercaps.
Important:Donotoverllthebattery.
Electrolytewilloverowontootherparts ofthemachineandseverecorrosionand deteriorationwillresult.
8.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+) terminalandthenegativecable(black)tothe negative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecure themwithboltsandnuts(Figure5).Makesure thatthepositive(+)terminalisalloftheway ontothepostandthecableispositionedsnug tothebattery.Thecablemustnotcontactthe batterycover.
1.Purchasebulkelectrolytewith1.260specic gravityfromalocalbatterysupplyoutlet.
2.Openthehood.
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WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcould damagethetractorandcablescausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.
Alwaysdisconnectthenegative (black)batterycablebefore disconnectingthepositive(red) cable.
Alwaysconnectthepositive(red) batterycablebeforeconnectingthe negative(black)cable.
4

CheckingtheAngle Indicator

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Inclinometer
Procedure
DANGER
Toreduceriskofinjuryordeathdueto rollover,donotoperatethemachineonside hillssteeperthan25º.
1.Parkthemachineonaat,levelsurface.
2.Verifythatthemachineislevelbyplacingahand heldinclinometer(suppliedwiththemachine) ontheframecrossrail,bythefueltank(Figure
6).Theinclinometershouldreadzerodegrees
whenviewedfromtheoperator’sposition.
Figure5
1.Positive(+)batterycable2.Negative(–)batterycable
Important:Ifthebatteryiseverremoved,
makesurethatthebatteryclampboltsare installedwiththeboltheadspositionedon thebottomsideandthenutsonthetop side.Iftheclampboltsarereversed,they mayinterferewiththehydraulictubeswhen shiftingthecuttingunits.
9.CoatbothbatteryconnectionswithGrafo112X (skinover)grease,T oroPartNo.505-47, petroleumjelly,orlightgreasetoprevent corrosion.
10.Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminal topreventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
11.Installthebatterycover.
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Figure6
1.Angleindicator
3.Iftheinclinometerdoesnotreadzerodegrees, movethemachinetoalocationwhereazero degreereadingisobtained.Theangleindicator, mountedonthemachine,shouldnowreadzero degreesaswell.
4.Iftheangleindicatordoesnotreadzerodegrees, loosenthe2screwsandnutssecuringtheangle indicatortothemountingbracket,adjustthe indicatortoobtainazerodegreereading,and tightenthebolts.
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5
InstallingtheCEDecal
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Warningdecal(121-3598)
Procedure
IfthismachinewillbeusedforCE,afxtheCEdecal overthecorrespondingnon-CEdecal.
6

InstallingtheHoodLatch (CEOnly)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lockbracket
2Rivet
1Washer
1
Screw(1/4x2inches)
1
Locknut(1/4inch)
Procedure
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Figure7
1.Hood-latchbracket2.Rivets
3.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positionthe CElockbracketandthehood-latchbracketonto thehood.Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthe hood(Figure8).Donotremovetheboltandnut assemblyfromthelockbracketarm.
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Figure8
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehood-latch bracket.
2.Removetherivets(2)securingthehood-latch brackettothehood(Figure7).Removethe hood-latchbracketfromthehood.
1.CElockbracket
4.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideof thehood.
5.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood (Figure8).
6.Hookthelatchontothehood-latchbracket (Figure9).
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2.Boltandnutassembly
Figure9
1.Hoodlatch
7.Screwtheboltintotheotherarmofhood-lock brackettolockthelatchinposition(Figure10).
Note:Tightentheboltsecurelybutdonot
tightenthenut.
Figure10
1.Bolt
2.Nut
3.Armofhood-lockbracket
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Figure11
1.Exhaustguard
2.Securetheexhaustguardtotheframewith4 self-tappingscrews(Figure11).
8
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InstallingtheRollBar

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
7

InstallingtheExhaust Guard(CEOnly)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Exhaustguard
4
Self-tappingscrew
Procedure
1.Positiontheexhaustguardaroundthemufer whilealigningthemountingholeswiththeholes intheframe(Figure1 1).
1Roll-barassembly
4Flange-headbolts
4Locknuts
1Hoseclamp
Procedure
Important:Neverweldormodifyarollover
protectionsystem(ROPS).Replaceadamaged ROPS;donotrepairorreviseit.
1.Lowertherollbarontothetractionunitmounting brackets,aligningthemountingholes.Ensure thattheventtubeontherollbarisontheleft sideofthemachine(Figure12).
16
Figure12
andretainthepivotshaftlinkandbolts(Figure
13).
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1.ROPS
2.Mountingbracket5.Hoseclamp
3.Venttube
2.Secureeachsideoftherollbartothemounting bracketswith2angeheadboltsandlocknuts (Figure12).T orquethefastenersto81N∙m(60 ft-lb).
3.Securethefuellineventhosetotheventtube ontherollbarwiththehoseclamp.
4.Fuellineventtubehose
CAUTION
Startingtheenginewiththefuellinevent hosedisconnectedfromtheventtube willcausefuelwillowfromthehose, increasingtheriskofreorexplosion. Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburn youandothersandcancauseproperty damage.
Connectthefuellineventhosetothe venttubepriortostartingtheengine.
Figure13
1.Liftarmpivotshaftlink2.Liftarmpivotshaft
2.Insertapivotrodintoeachliftarmandalignthe mountingholes(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Liftarm
2.Pivotrod
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9

InstallingtheFrontLift Arms

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Liftarms
2Pivotrod
2
Bolt(5/16x7/8inch)
Procedure
1.Removethe2boltsthatsecuretheliftarmpivot shaftlinktotheliftarmpivotshafts,andremove
3.Securethepivotrodstotheliftarmswith2bolts (5/16x7/8inch).
4.Inserttheliftarmsontotheliftarmpivotshafts (Figure15),andsecureeachwithaliftarmpivot shaftlinkandboltspreviouslyremoved.
Note:T orquetheboltsto95N∙m(70ft-lb).
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Figure15
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1.Liftarm,right4.Liftcylinder
2.Retainingring
3.Liftarm,left
5.Removetherearretainingringssecuringthe mountingpinstoeachendoftheliftcylinder.
6.Securetherightendoftheliftcylindertothe rightliftarmwithapinand2spacers(Figure
15).Secureitwitharetainingring.
7.Securetheleftendoftheliftcylindertotheleft liftarmwithapin.Secureitwitharetainingring.
5.Spacers(2)
6.Mountingpin
10

InstallingtheCarrier FramestotheCuttingUnits

NoPartsRequired
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Figure16
1.Frontcarrierframe
3.Securethemountinglinkstothefrontcarrier
framesasfollows:
Securethefrontmountinglinkstothemiddle
carrierframeholeswithabolt(3/8x2-1/4 inch),2atwashers,andalocknut,as showninFigure17.Positionawasheron eachsideofthelinkwhenmounting.T orque thefastenersto42N∙m(31ft-lb).
Securetherearmountinglinkstothemiddle
carrierframeholeswithabolt(3/8x2-1/4 inch),2atwashers,andalocknut,as showninFigure17.Positionawasheron eachsideofthelinkwhenmounting.T orque thefastenersto42N∙m(31ft-lb).
Procedure
1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons. Adjustthemasdescribedinthecuttingunit operator’smanual.
2.Positionafrontcarrierframe(Figure16)onto eachfrontcuttingunit.
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Figure17
1.Frontcarrierframe
2.Frontmountinglink
3.Rearmountinglink
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4.Positiontherearcarrierframe(Figure18)onto therearcuttingunit.
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Figure19
Figure18
1.Rearcarrierframe
5.Securethemountinglinkstotherearcarrier frameasfollows:
Securethefrontmountinglinkstothecarrier
frameholeswithabolt(3/8x2-1/4inch), 2atwashers,andalocknut,asshownin
Figure19.Positionawasheroneachsideof
thelinkwhenmounting.Torquethefasteners to42N∙m(31ft-lb).
Securetherearmountinglinkstotherear
carrierframeholeswithabolt(3/8x2-1/4 inch),2atwashers,andalocknut,as showninFigure19.Positionawasheron eachsideofthelinkwhenmounting.T orque thefastenersto42N∙m(31ft-lb).
1.Rearcarrierframe
2.Frontmountinglink
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3.Rearmountinglink
11

MountingtheCuttingUnits

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Slideathrustwasherontoeachfrontliftarm pivotrod.
2.Slidethecuttingunitcarrierframeontothepivot rodandsecureitwithalynchpin(Figure20).
Note:Onrearcuttingunit,positionthethrust
washerbetweentherearofthecarrierframe andthelynchpin.
Figure20
1.Thrustwasher3.Lynchpin
2.Carrierframe
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3.Greasealltheliftarmandcarrierframepivot points.
Important:Ensurethatthehosesarefree
oftwistsorsharpbendsandthattherear cuttingunithosesareroutedasshowin (Figure21).Raisethecuttingunitsandshift themtotheleft(Model03171).Therear cuttingunithosesmustnotcontacttraction cablebracket.Repositionthettingsand/or hoses,ifnecessary.
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MountingtheCuttingUnit DriveMotors

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Positionthecuttingunitsinfrontoftheliftarm pivotrods.
2.RemovetheweightandO-ring(Figure23)from theinsideendoftherightcuttingunit.
Figure21
4.Routeatipperchainupthroughtheslotonthe endofeachcarrierframe.Securethetipper chaintothetopofthecarrierframewithabolt,a washer,andalocknut(Figure22).
Figure22
1.Tipperchain
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Figure23
1.O-ring
2.Weight
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3.Removetheplugfromthebearinghousingon theoutsideendoftherightcuttingunitand installtheweightsandgasket.
4.Removetheshippingplugfromthebearing housingsontheremainingcuttingunits.
5.InserttheO-ring(suppliedwiththecuttingunit) ontheangeofthedrivemotor(Figure24).
3.Mountingbolts
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Note:Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust
thecylinderasfollows:
A.Backoffthestopboltsandadjustthe
cylindertoattaintheclearance(Figure26).
Figure24
1.O-ring
6.Mountthemotortothedriveendofthecutting unit,andsecureitwith2capscrewsprovided withcuttingunit(Figure24).
2.Reelmotor
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AdjustingtheLiftArms

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Starttheengine,raisetheliftarms,andcheckto ensurethattheclearancebetweeneachliftarm andtheoorplatebracketis5to8mm(0.18to
0.32inches)(Figure25).
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Figure26
1.Stopbolt3.Clearance
2.Liftarm
B.Backoffthejamnutonthecylinder(Figure
27).
Figure27
1.Frontcylinder2.Jamnut
C.Removethepinfromtherodendandrotate
theclevis.
D.Installthepinandchecktheclearance.
E.RepeatstepsAthroughDifnecessary.
F.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
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Cuttingunitsremovedforclarity
1.Liftarm3.Clearance
2.Floorplatebracket
Figure25
Note:Iftherearliftarmclunksduringtransport,
reducetheclearance.
2.Checktoensurethattheclearancebetween eachliftarmandstopboltis0.13to1.02mm (0.005to0.040inches)(Figure26).
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Note:Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust
thestopboltstoattainclearance.
3.Starttheengine,raisetheliftarms,andcheck toensurethattheclearancebetweenthewear straponthetopoftherearcuttingunitwearbar andthebumperstrapis0.51to2.54mm(0.02 to0.10inches)asshowninFigure28.
Figure28
1.Wearbar2.Bumperstrap
Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjustthe rearcylinderasfollows:
A.Lowerthecuttingunitsandbackoffthejam
nutonthecylinder(Figure29).
Figure29
1.Raisethecuttingunitsallthewayup.
2.Locatetheframebracketabovethecenter cuttingunit(Figure30).
3.Whilepressingdownonthefrontrollerofthe centercuttingunit,determinewhichholesonthe tipperbracketalignwiththeframebracketholes
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toattainthesamerollercontactwhenthetipper bracketisinstalled(Figure30).
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Figure30
1.Framebracket2.Tipperbracket
4.Lowerthecuttingunitsandmountthetipper brackettotheframewiththe2carriagebolts and2nutssuppliedwiththekit(Figure30).
1.Rearcylinder2.Adjustingnut
B.Graspthecylinderrodclosetothenutwith
apliersandragandrotatetherod.
C.Raisethecuttingunitsandcheckthe
clearance.
D.RepeatstepsAthroughCifnecessary.
E.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
Important:Lackofclearanceatthefrontstopsor
therearwearbarcoulddamagetheliftarms.
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InstallingtheTipperRoller Kit(Optional)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Tipperrollerkit(notincluded)
Procedure
Whencuttinginhigherheightsofcut,itis recommendedthattheTipperRollerKitbeinstalled.
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ProductOverview
Controls
TiltSteeringLever
Pullthetiltsteeringlever(Figure31)backtoadjust thesteeringwheeltothedesiredposition,thenpush theleverforwardtotighten.
IndicatorSlot
Theslotintheoperatorplatform(Figure31)indicates whenthecuttingunitsareinthecenterposition.
AngleIndicator
Theangleindicator(Figure31)indicatesthesidehill angleofthemachineindegrees.
IgnitionSwitch
Figure31
1.Forwardtractionpedal4.Tiltsteeringlever
2.Reversetractionpedal5.Indicatorslot
3.Mow/transportslide
6.Angleindicator
TractionPedals
Pressthetractionforwardpedal(Figure31)tomove forward.Pressthetractionreversepedal(Figure
31)tomovebackwardortoassistinstoppingwhen
movingforward.Also,allowthepedaltomoveor moveittotheNEUTRALpositiontostopthemachine.
Mow/TransportSlide
Usingyourheel,movethemow/transportslide(Figure
31)tothelefttotransportandtotherighttomow.The
cuttingunitsoperateonlyinthemowposition.
Important:Themowspeedissetatthefactoryto
9.7km/h(6mph).Itcanbeincreasedordecreased byadjustingthespeedstopscrew(Figure32).
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Theignitionswitch(Figure33),whichisusedto start,stop,andpreheattheengine,has3positions: OFF,ON/PREHEAT,andST ART.Rotatethekeytothe ON/PREHEATpositionuntiltheglowplugindicatorlight goesout(approximately7seconds);thenrotatethe keytotheSTARTpositiontoengagethestartermotor. Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts.Thekey automaticallymovestotheON/RUNposition.Toshut offtheengine,rotatethekeytotheOFFpositionand removethekeyfromtheswitchtopreventaccidental starting.
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Figure33
1.Speedstopscrew
Figure32
1.Throttle
2.Hourmeter
3.Temperaturelight9.Ignitionswitch
4.Oil-pressurelight
5.Glow-plugindicatorlight11.Liftleverlock
6.Alternatorlight
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7.Cutting-unitdriveswitch
8.Cutting-unitshiftlever
10.Parkingbrake
Throttle
Movethethrottle(Figure33)forwardtoincreasethe enginespeedandrearwardtodecreasetheengine speed.
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CuttingUnitDriveSwitch
GlowPlugIndicator
Thecuttingunitdriveswitch(Figure33)has2 positions:ENGAGEandDISENGAGE.Therockerswitch operatesasolenoidvalveonthevalvebanktodrive thecuttingunits.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure33)indicatesthetotalhoursof machineoperation.Thehourmeterstartstofunction wheneverthekeyswitchison.
CuttingUnitShiftLever
Tolowerthecuttingunitstotheground,movethe cuttingunitshiftlever(Figure33)forward.Thecutting unitsdonotdropunlesstheengineisrunning,and theydonotoperateintheraisedposition.Toraise thecuttingunits,pulltheshiftleverrearwardtothe RAISEposition.
Movethelevertotherightorlefttomovethecutting unitsinthesamedirection.Thisshouldonlybedone whenthecuttingunitsareraisedoriftheyareonthe groundandthemachineismoving(Model03171 only).
Theglowplugindicatorlight(Figure33)glowswhen theglowplugsareoperating.
ParkingBrake
Whenevertheengineisshutoff,engagetheparking brake(Figure33)topreventaccidentalmovementof themachine.T oengagetheparkingbrake,pullupon thelever.Theenginestopsifyoupressthetraction pedalwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.
LiftLeverLock
Movetheliftleverlock(Figure33)rearwardtoprevent thecuttingunitsfromdropping.
ReelSpeedControl
Thereelspeedcontrolislocatedundertheconsole cover(Figure34).Toobtainthedesiredcliprate (reelspeed),rotatethereelspeedcontrolknobtothe appropriateheight-of-cutsettingandmowerspeed. RefertoSelectingtheClipRate(ReelSpeed)(page
39).
Note:Theleverdoesnothavetobeheldinthe
forwardpositionwhilethecuttingunitsarelowered.
DANGER
Shiftingthecuttingunitsdownhilldecreases machinestability.Thiscouldcausearollover, whichmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Shiftthecuttingunitsuphillwhileonaside hill.
EngineCoolantTemperature WarningLight
Thetemperaturewarninglight(Figure33)glowsifthe enginecoolanttemperatureishigh.Ifyoudonotstop thetractionunitandthecoolanttemperaturerises another10°F ,theengineshutsoff.
OilPressureWarningLight
Theoilpressurewarninglight(Figure33)glowsifthe engineoilpressuredropsbelowasafelevel.
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Figure34
1.Reelspeedcontrol2.Backlapcontrol
BacklapControl
AlternatorLight
Thealternatorlight(Figure33)shouldbeoffwhen theengineisrunning.Ifitison,checkandrepairthe chargingsystemasneeded.
Thebacklapcontrolislocatedundertheconsolecover (Figure34).RotatetheknobtoRforbacklappingand toFformowing.Donotchangetheknobposition whilethereelsarerotating.
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FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure35)registerstheamountof fuelinthetank.
Figure35
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.
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1.Foreandaftlever
2.Fuelgauge
ForeandAftSeatAdjustments
Movethelever(Figure35)onthesideoftheseat outward,slidetheseattothedesiredposition,and releasethelevertolocktheseatintoposition.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
Transportwidth
Widthofcut183cm(72inches)or216cm
Length
Height
Netweight*844kg(1,860lb)
Fueltankcapacity
203cm(80inches)in183 cm(72inches)widthofcut 234cm(92inches)in216cm (85inches)widthofcut
(85inches)
248cm(93inch)
193cm(76inches)withROPS
28L(7.5USgallons).
GroundspeedMow:0to10km/h(0to6
mph);Transport:0to14km/h (0to9mph).Reverse:0to6 km/h(0to4mph)
*Withcuttingunitsanduids

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
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Operation
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.
Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto
ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

FuelSafety

Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
Level
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase; however,theoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeand aftertheengineisrststarted.
Thecrankcasecapacityisapproximately3.8L(4.0 USqt)withthelter.
Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing specications:
APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4or
higher.
Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above-17ºC(0ºF))
Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(all
temperatures)
Note:ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefroma
distributorineither15W-40or10W-30viscosity.See thepartscatalogforpartnumbers.
Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhen
theengineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedforthe day.Ifithasalreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrain backdowntothesumpforatleast10minutesbefore checking.IftheoillevelisatorbelowtheAddmark onthedipstick,addoiltobringtheoilleveltotheFull mark.Donotoverll.Iftheoillevelisbetweenthe FullandAddmarks,youdonotneedtoaddoil.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,shutofftheengine,engagethe parkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch.
2.Removethedipstick(Figure36)andwipeitwith acleanrag.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
Donotaddordrainthefuelinanenclosedspace.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel vaporshavedissipated.
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Figure36
1.Dipstick
3.Pushthedipstickdownintothedipsticktube andensurethatitisseatedfully ,thenpullthe dipstickoutandchecktheoillevel.
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4.Iftheoillevelislow,removetheoil-llcap (Figure37)andgraduallyaddsmallquantitiesof oil,checkingthelevelfrequently,untilthelevel reachestheFullmarkonthedipstick.
Figure37
1.Oil-llcap
5.Installtheoil-llcapandclosethehood.
Important:Keeptheengine-oillevel
betweentheupperandlowerlimitsontheoil gauge.Enginefailuremayoccurasaresult ofoverllingorunderllingtheengineoil.
Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodiesel
blends.
UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblends
incoldweather.
Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuel
astheymaybedegradedovertime.
Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatime
afterconvertingtobiodieselblends.
Contactadistributorformoreinformationon
biodieselblendedfuel.
1.Cleantheareaaroundthefuel-tankcap(Figure
38).
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FillingtheFuelTank

Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswith low(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent. Theminimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchase fuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180days toensurefuelfreshness.
Thefueltankcapacityisapproximately28L(7.5US gallons).
Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(No.2-D)at temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwinter-grade (No.1-DorNo.1-D/2-Dblend)belowthat temperature.Usingwinter-gradefuelatlower temperaturesprovidesalowerashpointandcold owcharacteristics,whicheasesstartingandreduces pluggingofthefuellter.
Usingsummer-gradefuelabove-7°C(20°F) contributestowardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreased powercomparedtowintergradefuel.
BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuel ofuptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).The petrodieselportionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur. Observethefollowingprecautions:
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Figure38
1.Fuel-tankcap
2.Removethefuel-tankcap.
3.Fillthetanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Note:Donotoverllthefueltank.
4.Installthecap.
5.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

CheckingtheCooling System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Cleandebrisofftheradiatordaily(Figure39).Clean theradiatorhourlyifconditionsareextremelydusty anddirty;refertoCleaningtheEngineCoolingSystem
(page52).
Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeet
specicationASTMD6751orEN14214.
TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTM
D975orEN590.
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Figure39
1.Radiator
Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solution ofwaterandpermanentethyleneglycolantifreeze. Checkthecoolantlevelatthebeginningofeachday beforestartingtheengine.
Thecapacityofthecoolingsystemisapproximately
5.7L(6USqt).
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,the pressurized,hotcoolantcanescapeand causeburns.
Donotopentheradiatorcapwhenthe engineisrunning.
Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap, andopenthecapslowlytoallowsteamto escape.
1.Checkthecoolantlevelintheexpansiontank (Figure40).
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1.Expansiontank
Figure40
Note:Withacoldengine,thecoolantlevel
shouldbeapproximatelymidwaybetweenthe marksonthesideofthetank.
2.Ifthecoolantlevelislow,removetheexpansion
tankcapandreplenishthesystem.Donot
overll.
3.Installtheexpansiontankcap.

CheckingtheHydraulic System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
thelevelofthehydraulicuid.
Thehydraulic-uidtankislledatthefactorywith approximately13.2L(3.5USgallons)ofhigh-quality hydraulicuid.Checkthelevelofthehydraulic
uidbeforetheengineisrststartedanddaily thereafter.
Thebesttimetocheckthehydraulicuidiswhenthe uidiscold.Themachineshouldbeinitstransport conguration.IftheuidlevelisbelowtheAddmark onthedipstick,adduidtobringtheuidleveltothe middleoftheacceptablerange.Donotoverllthe tank.IftheoillevelisbetweentheFullandtheAdd marks,nouidadditionisrequired.
TherecommendedreplacementuidisToro PremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid(Availablein 5-gallonpailsor55-gallondrums.Refertotheparts catalogoraT orodistributorforpartnumbers.)
Alternativeuids:IftheT orouidisnotavailable, otherconventional,petroleum-baseduidsmaybe used,providedthattheymeetallthefollowingmaterial propertiesandindustryspecications.Checkwith
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youroilsuppliertoseewhethertheuidmeetsthese specications.
Note:T orowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamage
causedbyimpropersubstitutions,souseonly productsfromreputablemanufacturerswhowillstand behindtheirrecommendation.
HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPointAntiwearHydraulic Fluid,ISOVG46Multigrade
MaterialProperties:
Viscosity,ASTMD445cSt@40°C(104°F)
Viscosityindex,ASTM D2270
Pourpoint,ASTMD97-36.7°Cto-45°C(-34°Fto
FZG,failstage Watercontent(newuid)500ppm(maximum)
IndustrySpecications:
VickersI-286-S,VickersM-2950-S,DenisonHF-0, Vickers35VQ25(EatonATS373-C)
Theproperhydraulicuidsmustbespeciedfor mobilemachinery(asopposedtoindustrialplant usage),multiweight-type,withZnDTPorZDDP anti-wearadditivepackage(notanashless-typeuid).
44to48 cSt@100°C(212°F)
7.9to9.1 140orhigher(high viscosityindexindicatesa multiweightuid)
-49°F) 11orbetter
Important:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmost
colorless,makingitdifculttospotleaks.Ared dyeadditiveforthehydraulicsystemuidis availablein20ml(2/3oz)bottles.Onebottle issufcientfor15to22L(4to6USgallons)of hydraulicuid.OrderPartNo.44-2500fromyour AuthorizedToroDistributor.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,shutofftheengine,engagethe parkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthellerneckandcapof thehydraulic-uidtank(Figure41)andremove thecap.
3.Removethedipstickfromthellerneckand wipeitwithacleanrag.
4.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck;then removeitandchecktheuidlevel.
Note:Theuidlevelshouldbewithin6mm
(1/4inch)ofthemarkonthedipstick.
5.Ifthelevelislow,addtheappropriateuidto raisetheleveltothefullmark.
6.Installthedipstickandcapontothellerneck.

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Thetiresareover-inatedforshipping.Therefore, releasesomeoftheairtoreducethepressure.The properairpressureinthetiresis97to124kPa(14 to18psi).
Note:Maintaintherecommendedpressureinalltires
toensureagoodqualityofcutandpropermachine performance.
DANGER
Lowtirepressuredecreasesmachinesidehill stability.Thiscouldcausearollover,which mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Donotunder-inatethetires.

Checkingthe Reel-to-BedknifeContact

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Checkthereel-to-bedknifecontactevenifthequality ofcuthadbeenacceptablepreviously .Theremust belightcontactacrossthefulllengthofthereeland bedknife;refertoAdjustingReeltoBedknifeinthe cuttingunitoperator’smanual.
1.Hydraulic-uidtankcap
Figure41

TorquingtheWheelNuts

ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour
Aftertherst10hours
Every200hours
Torquethewheelnutsto61to88N∙m(45to65ft-lb).
WARNING
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Failuretomaintainpropertorqueofthewheel nutscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
Ensurethatthewheelnutsaretorquedto61 to88N∙m(45to65ft-lb).
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DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;slip-resistant,substantialfootwear; longpants;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearloosejewelry .
Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction
couldcausethemachinetoslide.
Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and youareintheoperatingposition.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.
Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge givesway .
Stopthecuttingunitswheneveryouarenot
mowing.
Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove
thekey,andinspectthecuttingunitsafterstriking anobjectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationin themachine.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore resumingoperation.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut
offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating position).
Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gassesareenclosed.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including
toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.
Useaccessories,attachments,andreplacement
partsapprovedbyTheT oro®Companyonly.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

DonotremovetheROPSfromthemachine.
Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou
canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo
notcontactthem.
KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.
ReplacedamagedROPScomponents.Donot
repairoralterthem.
MachineswithaFixedRollBar
TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.
Alwayswearyourseatbelt.

SlopeSafety

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.
Thistriplexmowerhasauniquedrivesystemfor
superiortractiononhills.Theuphillwheeldoes notspinoutandlimittractionlikeconventional triplexmowers.Ifyouoperatethemachineona sidehillthatistoosteep,rolloverwilloccurbefore losingtraction.
Whenpossible,mowupanddownahillrather
thanacrossit.
Onsidehills,shiftthecuttingunitsuphill(if
equipped).
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Ifthetireslosetraction,disengagetheblade(s)
andproceedslowlystraightdowntheslope.
Ifyoumustturn,turnslowlyandgraduallydownhill,
ifpossible.
Evaluatethesiteconditionstodetermineifthe
slopeissafeformachineoperation,including surveyingthesite.Alwaysusecommonsense andgoodjudgmentwhenperformingthissurvey .
Reviewtheslopeinstructionslistedbelowfor
operatingthemachineonslopesandreviewthe conditionsinwhichyouwilloperatethemachine todeterminewhetheryoucanoperateitinthe conditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changes intheterraincanresultinachangeinslope operationforthemachine.
Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction.Maketurnsslowlyandgradually.
Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion.
Removeormarkobstructionssuchasditches,
holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards. Tallgrasscanhideobstructions.Uneventerrain couldoverturnthemachine.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet
grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatingthemachine
neardropoffs,ditches,embankments,water hazardsorotherhazards.Themachinecould suddenlyrolloverifawheelgoesovertheedge ortheedgecavesin.Establishasafetyarea betweenthemachineandanyhazard.
Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.
Iftherearehazards,mowtheslopewitha pedestrian-controlledmachine.
Ifpossible,keepthecuttingunit(s)loweredtothe
groundwhileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthe cuttingunit(s)whileoperatingonslopescancause themachinetobecomeunstable.
Useextremecautionwithgrasscollectionsystems
orotherattachments.Thesecanchangethe stabilityofthemachineandcausealossofcontrol.
Theenginehasceasedrunningduetolackof
fuel.
Maintenancehasbeenperformeduponthefuel
systemcomponents;e.g.,lterreplaced,etc.

StartingtheEngine

1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengagedand thereeldriveswitchisintheDISENGAGEposition.
2.Removeyourfootfromthetractionpedaland ensurethatthepedalisintheneutralposition.
3.Movethethrottlelevertothe1/2throttleposition.
4.Insertthekeyintotheswitchandrotateittothe ON/PREHEATpositionuntiltheglowplugindicator lightgoesout(approximately7seconds);then rotatethekeytotheSTARTpositiontoengage thestartermotor.Releasethekeywhenthe enginestarts.
Note:Thekeymovesautomaticallytothe
ON/RUNposition.
Important:Topreventoverheatingofthe
startermotor,donotengagethestarter longerthan15seconds.After10secondsof continuouscranking,wait60secondsbefore engagingthestartermotoragain.
5.Whentheengineisstartedforthersttime orafteranoverhauloftheengine,operate themachineinforwardandreversefor1to2 minutes.Alsooperatetheliftleverandcutting unitdriveswitchtoensureproperoperationof allparts.
Note:Turnthesteeringwheeltotheleftand
righttocheckthesteeringresponse,thenshut theengineoffandcheckforoilleaks,loose parts,andanyothernoticeablemalfunctions.
CAUTION
Checkingforoilleaks,looseparts,and othermalfunctionscouldresultininjury .
Shutofftheengineandwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforechecking foroilleaks,looseparts,andother malfunctions.

StartingandShuttingOff theEngine

Youmayneedtobleedthefuelsystemifanyof thefollowingsituationshaveoccurred;referto
BleedingtheFuelSystem(page32):
Itistheinitialstartupofanewengine.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

MovethethrottlecontroltotheIDLEposition,move thereeldriveswitchtoDISENGAGE,androtatethe starterkeytoOFF.
Note:Removethekeyfromtheswitchtoprevent
accidentalstarting.
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BleedingtheFuelSystem

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,shutofftheengine,engagethe parkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch.
2.Ensurethatthefueltankisatleasthalffull.
3.Unlatchandraisethehood.
4.Opentheairbleedscrewonthefuel-injection pump(Figure42).
Figure42
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
Keepallpartsofthemachineingoodworking
conditionandallhardwaretightened,especially blade-attachmenthardware.
Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

CheckingtheInterlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
CAUTION
Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
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switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
1.Fuel-injectionpumpbleedscrew
5.Turnthekeyintheignitionswitchtothe ONposition.Theelectricfuelpumpbegins operation,therebyforcingairoutaroundtheair bleedscrew.
Note:LeavethekeyintheONpositionuntila
solidstreamoffuelowsoutaroundthescrew.
6.Tightenthescrewandturnthekeytooff.
Note:Normallytheengineshouldstartafterfollowing
thebleedingproceduresabove.However,ifthe enginedoesnotstart,airmaybetrappedbetweenthe injectionpumpandtheinjectors;refertoBleedingthe
FuelSystem(page32).

AfterOperationSafety

Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,
mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
Ifthecuttingunitsareinthetransportposition,use
thepositivemechanicallock(ifavailable)before youleavethemachineunattended.
1.Ensurethatallbystandersareawayfromthe areaofoperation,andkeephandsandfeet awayfromthecuttingunits.
2.Whilesittingontheseat,theenginemustnot startwitheitherthecuttingunitswitchengaged orthetractionpedalengaged.Correctthe problemifitisnotoperatingproperly.
3.Whilesittingontheseat,putthetractionpedal inneutral,disengagetheparkingbrake,and setthecuttingunitswitchintheOFFposition. Theengineshouldstart.Risefromtheseatand slowlypressthetractionpedal,andtheengine shouldshutoffin1to3seconds.Correctthe problemifitisnotoperatingproperly.
Note:Themachineisequippedwithaninterlock
switchontheparkingbrake.Theengineshutsoffif youpressthetractionpedalwiththeparkingbrake engaged.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine
inanyenclosure.
Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe
machine.
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IdentifyingtheTie-Down Points

Figure43
1.Tie-downloops

HaulingtheMachine

Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineonto
atrailerortruck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurely.

TowingtheMachine

Incaseofanemergency,themachinecanbe towedforashortdistance;however,T orodoesnot recommendthisasastandardprocedure.
Important:Donottowthemachinefasterthan
3to4km/h(2to3mph)becauseitmaydamage thedrivesystem.Ifthemachinemustbemoved aconsiderabledistance,transportitonatruck ortrailer.
1.Locatethebypassvalveonthepump(Figure
44)androtateit90°.
2.Beforestartingtheengine,closethebypass valvebyrotatingit90°(1/4turn).Donotstart theenginewhilethevalveisopen.

UsingtheStandardControl Module(SCM)

TheStandardControlModuleisapottedelectronic deviceproducedinaone-size-ts-allconguration. Themoduleusessolidstateandmechanical componentstomonitorandcontrolstandardelectrical featuresrequiredforsafeproductoperation.
Themodulemonitorsinputsincludingneutral,parking brake,PTO,start,backlap,andhightemperature. ThemoduleenergizesoutputsincludingPTO,Starter,
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andETR(energizetorun)solenoid.
Themoduleisdividedintoinputsandoutputs.Inputs andoutputsareidentiedbygreenLEDindicators mountedontheprintedcircuitboard.
Thestartcircuitinputisenergizedby12VDC.All otherinputsareenergizedwhenthecircuitisclosed toground.EachinputhasaLEDthatisilluminated whenthespeciccircuitisenergized.Usetheinput LEDsforswitchandinputcircuittroubleshooting.
Outputcircuitsareenergizedbyanappropriatesetof inputconditions.The3outputsincludePTO,ETR, andST ART.OutputLEDsmonitorrelaycondition indicatingthepresenceofvoltageat1of3specic outputterminals.
Outputcircuitsdonotdetermineoutputdevice integrity,soelectricaltroubleshootingincludesoutput LEDinspectionandconventionaldeviceandwire harnessintegritytesting.Measurethedisconnected componentimpedance,theimpedancethroughwire harness(disconnectatSCM),orbytemporarily”test energizing”thespeciccomponent.
TheSCMdoesnotconnecttoanexternalcomputer orhandhelddevice,cannotbere-programmed,and doesnotrecordintermittentfaulttroubleshootingdata.
1.Bypassvalve
ThedecalontheSCMonlyincludessymbols.Three LEDoutputsymbolsareshownintheoutputbox.All otherLEDsareinputs.Thechartbelowidentiesthe symbols.
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Figure44
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Figure45
1.Inputs7.Neutral
2.Backlap
3.Hightemperature
4.Inseat10.ETR
5.PTOswitch
6.Parkingbrakeoff12.Outputs
8.PTO
9.Start
11.Power
Herearethelogicaltroubleshootingstepsforthe SCMdevice.
1.Determinetheoutputfaultyouaretryingto resolve(PTO,START ,orETR).
2.MovethekeyswitchtotheONpositionand ensurethattheredpowerLEDisilluminated.
3.Movealltheinputswitchestoensurethatall LEDschangestate.
4.Positiontheinputdevicesattheappropriate positiontoachievetheappropriateoutput. Usethefollowinglogiccharttodeterminethe appropriateinputcondition.
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5.IfthespecicoutputLEDisilluminatedwithout theappropriateoutputfunction,checktheoutput harness,connections,andcomponent.Repair asneeded.
6.IfthespecicoutputLEDisnotilluminated, checkbothfuses.
7.IfthespecicoutputLEDisnotilluminated andtheinputsareintheappropriatecondition, installanewSCManddetermineifthefault disappears.
Eachrow(across)inthelogicchartbelowidenties inputandoutputrequirementsforeachspecic productfunction.Theproductfunctionsarelistedin theleftcolumn.Thesymbolsidentifythespecic circuitconditionincluding:energizedtovoltage, closedtoground,andopentoground.
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INPUTSOUTPUTS
FunctionPower
Start
Run(Off Unit)
Run(On Unit)
Mow
Backlap
HiTemp
ON
In Neutral
OO
OO
StartON
+
OOOOOOO
OO
O
Brake ON
OO
(–)Indicatesacircuitclosedtoground—LEDON.
(O)Indicatesacircuitopentogroundor
de-energized—LEDOFF .
(+)Indicatesanenergizedcircuit(clutchcoil,
solenoid,orstartinput)—LEDON.
Ablankindicatesacircuitthatisnotinvolvedwith
thelogic.
Totroubleshoot,turnonthekeywithoutstartingthe engine.Identifythespecicfunctionthatdoesnot workandworkacrossthelogicchart.Inspectthe conditionofeachinputLED’stoensurethatitmatches thelogicchart.
PTOONInSeat
O
OO
HiTempBacklap
OO
OOO
OOO
Start
++
O
OOO
ETR
+
+
++
++
PTO
O
O
O
IftheinputLEDsarecorrect,checktheoutputLED. IftheoutputLEDisilluminatedbutthedeviceisnot energized,measuretheavailablevoltageattheoutput device,thecontinuityofthedisconnecteddevice,and thepotentialvoltageonthegroundcircuit(oating ground).Repairswillvarydependingonyourndings.
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OperatingTips
GeneralTipsforModel03171
DANGER
Themowerhasauniquetractionsystemthat allowsthemachinetomoveforwardonside hills,eveniftheuphillwheelshouldcome offtheground.Ifthisshouldhappen,youor anybystanderscouldbeseriouslyinjuredor killedinarollover.
Theslopeangleatwhichthemachinetips dependsonmanyfactors.Amongtheseare mowingconditionssuchaswetorundulating turf,speed(especiallyinturns),position ofthecuttingunits(withSidewinder),tire pressure,andoperatorexperience.
Atsidehillanglesof15degreesorless,the riskofarolloverislow.Astheslopeangle increasestoarecommendedmaximumlimit of25degrees,theriskofarolloverincreases toamoderatelevel.Donotexceeda20
degreesidehillslopeanglebecausetherisk ofarolloverandseriousinjuryordeathis veryhigh.
Todeterminewhichhillsorslopesyoumay safelyoperateon,youmustconductasite surveyofthemowingarea.Whenperforming thissitesurvey,alwaysusecommonsense andtakeintoconsiderationtheturfcondition andtherolloverrisk.Todeterminewhichhills orslopesmaybesafelyoperatedon,usethe inclinometerprovidedwitheachmachine.T o performasitesurvey,laya1.25mplank(4 ft2x4)ontheslopesurfaceandmeasure theangleoftheslope.The1.25mplank(4ft 2x4)averagestheslopebutdoesnottake intoconsiderationdipsorholes,whichcan causeasuddenchangeinsidehillangle.The
maximumsidehillangleshouldnotbegreater than20degrees.
Additionally,themachineisequippedwithan angleindicatormountedonthesteeringtube. Thisindicatesthesidehillanglethemachine isonandidentiestherecommended maximumlimitof25degrees.
Practiceoperatingthemachineandbecome
thoroughlyfamiliarwithit.
Starttheengineandrunitathalfidleuntilitwarms
up.Pushthethrottleleverallthewayforward,lift
thecuttingunits,disengagetheparkingbrake, presstheforwardtractionpedal,andcarefully drivetoanopenarea.
Practicemovingforwardandinreverse,and
startingandstoppingthemachine.T ostopthe machine,takeyourfootoffthetractionpedaland letitreturntoneutralorpressdownonthereverse pedaltostop.Goingdownahill,youmayneedto usethereversepedaltostop.
Whendrivingonslopes,driveslowlytomaintain
steeringcontrolandavoidturnstoprevent rollovers.Insidehillsituationsyoushouldshift thesidewindercuttingunitstotheuphillsideto giveyoumorestability.Conversely,shiftingthe cuttingunitstothedownhillsidewillgiveyouless stability.Thisshouldalwaysbedonebeforegoing onasidehill.
Whenpossible,mowupanddownhillsratherthan
acrossthem.Havethecuttingunitsloweredwhen goingdownahilltomaintainsteeringcontrol.Do notattempttoturnonahill.
Practicedrivingaroundobstacleswiththecutting
unitsupanddown.Becarefulwhendriving betweenobjectssothatyoudonotdamagethe machineorcuttingunits.
Getafeelforthereachofthecuttingunitssothat
youdonothangthemupordamagetheminany way.
Donotshifttheunitsfromsidetoside,unlessthe
cuttingunitsaredownandthemachineismoving, orthecuttingunitsareupinthetransportposition. Shiftingthecuttingunitswhentheyaredownand themachineisnotmovingmaydamagetheturf.
Alwaysdriveslowlyinroughareas.
Ifapersonappearsinorneartheoperatingarea,
stopthemachine,anddonotstartitagainuntilthe areaiscleared.Themachineisdesignedfor1 person.Neverletanyoneelserideonthemachine withyou.Thisisextremelydangerousandcould resultinseriousinjury.
Accidentscanhappentoanyone.Themost
commoncausesareexcessivespeed,sudden turns,terrain(notknowingwhichslopesandhills canbemowedsafely),notstoppingtheengine beforeleavingtheoperator’sseat,anddrugs thatimpairyouralertness.Coldcapsulesor prescriptiondrugsmaycausedrowsiness,ascan alcoholandotherdrugs.Stayalertandstaysafe. Failuretodosocouldresultinseriousinjury.
Donotoperatethemoweriftired,ill,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
TheSidewinderoffersuptoamaximumof33cm
(13inches)ofoverhang,allowingyoutotrimcloser totheedgeofsandtrapsandotherobstacles,
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whileatthesametimekeepingthetractortiresas farawayfromtheedgeoftrapsorwaterhazards aspossible.
Ifanobstacleisintheway,shiftthecuttingunits
toeasilymowaroundit.
Whentransportingthemachinefrom1workarea
toanother,raisethecuttingunitstothefullyup position,movethemow/transportslidetotheleft totransport,andplacethethrottleintheFAST position.
GeneralTipsforModel03170
DANGER
Themowerhasauniquetractionsystemthat allowsthemachinetomoveforwardonside hills,eveniftheuphillwheelshouldcome offtheground.Ifthisshouldhappen,youor anybystanderscouldbeseriouslyinjuredor killedinarollover.
Theslopeangleatwhichthemachinetips dependsonmanyfactors.Amongtheseare mowingconditionssuchaswetorundulating turf,speed(especiallyinturns),positionof thecuttingunits,tirepressure,andoperator experience.
Atsidehillanglesof20degreesorless,the riskofarolloverislow.Astheslopeangle increasestoarecommendedmaximumlimit of25degrees,theriskofarolloverincreases toamoderatelevel.Donotexceeda25
degreesidehillslopeanglebecausetherisk ofarolloverandseriousinjuryordeathis veryhigh.
Todeterminewhichhillsorslopesyoumay safelyoperateon,youmustconductasite surveyofthemowingarea.Whenperforming thissitesurvey,alwaysusecommonsense andtakeintoconsiderationtheturfcondition andtherolloverrisk.Todeterminewhichhills orslopesmaybesafelyoperatedon,usethe inclinometerprovidedwitheachmachine.T o performasitesurvey,laya1.25mplank(4 ft2x4)ontheslopesurfaceandmeasure theangleoftheslope.The1.25mplank(4ft 2x4)averagestheslopebutdoesnottake intoconsiderationdipsorholes,whichcan causeasuddenchangeinsidehillangle.The
maximumsidehillangleshouldnotbegreater than25degrees.
Additionally,themachineisequippedwithan angleindicatormountedonthesteeringtube. Thisindicatesthesidehillanglethemachine isonandidentiestherecommended maximumlimitof25degrees.
Practiceoperatingthemachineandbecome
thoroughlyfamiliarwithit.
Starttheengineandrunitathalfidleuntilitwarms
up.Pushthethrottleleverallthewayforward,lift thecuttingunits,disengagetheparkingbrake, presstheforwardtractionpedal,andcarefully drivetoanopenarea.
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Practicemovingforwardandreverse,andstarting
andstoppingthemachine.Tostopthemachine, takeyourfootoffthetractionpedalandletitreturn toneutralorpressdownonthereversepedalto stop.Goingdownahill,youmayneedtousethe reversepedaltostop.
Whendrivingonslopes,driveslowlytomaintain
steeringcontrolandavoidturnstoprevent rollovers.
Whenpossible,mowupanddownhillsratherthan
acrossthem.Havethecuttingunitsloweredwhen goingdownahilltomaintainsteeringcontrol.Do notattempttoturnonahill.
Practicedrivingaroundobstacleswiththecutting
unitsupanddown.Becarefulwhendriving betweenobjectssothatyoudonotdamagethe machineorcuttingunits.
Getafeelforthereachofthecuttingunitssothat
youdonothangthemupordamagetheminany way.
Alwaysdriveslowlyinroughareas.
Ifapersonappearsinorneartheoperatingarea,
stopthemachine,anddonotstartitagainuntilthe areaiscleared.Themachineisdesignedfor1 person.Neverletanyoneelserideonthemachine withyou.Thisisextremelydangerousandcould resultinseriousinjury.
Accidentscanhappentoanyone.Themost
commoncausesareexcessivespeed,sudden turns,terrain(notknowingwhichslopesandhills canbemowedsafely),notstoppingtheengine beforeleavingtheoperator’sseat,anddrugs thatimpairyouralertness.Coldcapsulesor prescriptiondrugsmaycausedrowsiness,ascan alcoholandotherdrugs.Stayalertandstaysafe. Failuretodosocouldresultinseriousinjury.
Donotoperatethemoweriftired,ill,orunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Whentransportingthemachinefrom1workarea
toanother,raisethecuttingunitstothefullyup position,movethemow/transportslidetotheleft totransport,andplacethethrottleintheFAST position.
MowingTechniques
T obegincutting,engagethecuttingunits,then
approachthemowingareaslowly.Oncethefront cuttingunitsareoverthemowingarea,lowerthe cuttingunits.
T oachievetheprofessionalstraight-linecutand
stripingthatisdesirableforsomeapplications,nd atreeorotherobjectinthedistanceanddrive straighttowardit.
Assoonasthefrontcuttingunitsreachtheedgeof
themowingarea,liftthecuttingunitsandperform ateardropshapedturntoquicklylineyouupfor yournextpass.
T omowaroundbunkers,ponds,orothercontours
easily,usetheSidewinderandmovethecontrol leverleftorright,dependingonyourmowing application.Thecuttingunitscanalsobeshifted tovarytiretracking.
Thecuttingunitstendtothrowgrasstothefront
ortherearofthemachine.Frontthrowshouldbe usedwhencuttingsmalleramountsofgrass;thus, leavingabetterafter-cutappearance.T othrow clippingstothefront,simplyclosetherearshield onthecuttingunits.
CAUTION
Topreventpersonalinjuryordamagetothe machine,donotopenorclosethecuttingunit shieldswhiletheengineisrunning.
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeopeningorclosingthe cuttingunitshields.
Whencuttinglargeramountsofgrass,position
theshieldstojustbelowhorizontal.Donotopen
theshieldstoofaroranexcessiveamountof clippingscouldbuildupontheframe,rear radiatorscreen,andenginearea.
Thecuttingunitsarealsoequippedwithbalance
weightsonthenon-motorendtogiveanevencut. Youcanaddorremoveweightsifamismatch occursonyourturf.
AfterMowing
Aftermowing,thoroughlywashthemachinewitha gardenhosewithoutanozzletopreventexcessive waterpressurefrompreventcontaminationand damagetothesealsandbearings.Ensurethatthe radiatorandoilcoolerarekeptfreeofdirtorgrass clippings.Aftercleaning,inspectthemachinefor possiblehydraulicuidleaks,damage,orweartothe hydraulicandmechanicalcomponents.Checkthe cuttingunitbladestoensurethattheyaresharpand thatthereel-to-bedknifecontactisproperlyadjusted.
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Important:Afterwashingthemachine,movethe
Sidewindermechanismfromlefttorightseveral timestoremovethewaterbetweenthebearing blocksandthecrosstube(Model03171only).
SelectingtheClipRate(Reel Speed)
Toachieveaconsistent,highqualityofcutanda uniformafter-cutappearance,itisimportantthatthe reelspeedbematchedtotheheightofcut.
Important:Ifthereelspeedistooslow,youmay
noticevisibleclipmarks.Ifthereelspeedistoo fast,thecutmayhaveafuzzyappearance.
Adjustthecliprate(reelspeed)asfollows:
1.Verifytheheight-of-cutsettingonthecutting units.Usethecolumnofthechartlisting either5or8reels,andndtheheight-of-cut listingnearesttheactualheight-of-cutsetting. Lookacrossthecharttondthenumberthat correspondstothatheightofcut.
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HeightofCut
REELSPEEDSELECTIONCHART
5-BladeReel8-BladeReel11-BladeReel
8km/h
(5mph)
9.6km/h (6mph)
8km/h
(5mph)
9.6km/h (6mph)
8km/h
(5mph)
9.6km/h (6mph)
63.5mm
60.3mm
57.2mm
54.0mm
50.8mm2inches34
47.6mm
44.5mm
41.3mm
38.1mm
34.9mm
31.8mm
28.8mm
25.mm1inch9
22.2mm
19.1mm
15.9mm
12.7mm
9.5mm
2-1/2inches
2-3/8inches
2-1/4inches
2-1/8inches
1-7/8inches
1-3/4inches
1-5/8inches
1-1/2inches
1-3/8inches
1-1/4inches
1-1/8inches
7/8inch9*9*
3/4inch9*9*
5/8inch9*9*
1/2inch9*9*
3/8inch9*9*
33
34
34
34
4
4
5
57
5
6944
8
3*3*
3*3*
3*3*
3*3*
3*3*
5
5
6
834
9*
9*
3*3*
3*3*
3*3*
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4
5
57
7
9
9
9
5
6
96
9*
9*
9*
7
77
88
99
*T orodoesnotrecommendthisheightofcut and/ormowingspeed.
Note:Thehigherthenumber,thehigherthe
speed.
2.Turnthereelspeedcontrolknob(Figure46)to thenumbersettingdeterminedinStep1.
3.Operatethemachineforseveraldays,then examinethecuttoensurethequalityofcut.The reelspeedknobmaybeset1positiononeither sideofthepositionindicatedonthechartto accountfordifferencesingrasscondition,grass lengthremoved,andpersonalpreference.
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Figure46
1.Reelspeedcontrol2.Backlapcontrol
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Afterthersthour
Aftertherst10hours
Aftertherst50hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every150hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•T orquethewheelnuts.
•T orquethewheelnuts.
•Checktheconditionandtensionofallbelts.
•Changethehydrauliclter.
•Changetheoilandtheoillter.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Checktheengine-coolantlevel.
•Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuid.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checkthereel-to-bedknifecontact.
•Checktheinterlocksystem.
•Drainthewaterseparator.
•Cleantheradiatorandoilcooler.
•Checkthehydrauliclinesandhoses.
•Checktheelectrolytelevel.(Ifmachineisinstorage,checkevery30days.)
•Lubricateallbearingsandbushings(lubricateallbearingsandbushingsdailywhen conditionsaredustyanddirty).
•Checktheconditionandtensionofallbelts.
•Changetheoilandtheoillter.
•T orquethewheelnuts.
Every200hours
Every400hours
Every500hours
Every2years
•Servicetheaircleaner(morefrequentlyinextremedustyordirtyconditions).
•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.
•Changethehydrauliclter.
•Checkthefuellinesandconnections.
•Replacethefuelltercanister.
•Changethehydraulicuid.
•Greasethebearingsintherearaxle.
•Drainandcleanthefueltank.
•Drainandushthecoolantsystem(takethemachinetoanAuthorizedService DealerorDistributororrefertotheServiceManual).
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist

Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof:
MaintenanceCheckItem
Checkthesafetyinterlock operation.
Checkthebrakeoperation.
Checkthefuellevel.
Checktheengine-oillevel.
Checkthecoolingsystem uidlevel.
Drainthewater/fuel separator.
Checktheairlter,dustcup, andburpvalve.
Checkforunusualengine
1
noises.
Checktheradiatorand screenfordebris
Checkforunusualoperating noises.
Checkthehydraulicsystem oillevel.
Checkthehydraulichoses fordamage.
Checkforuidleaks.
Checkthefuellevel.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checktheinstrument operation.
Checkthereel-to-bedknife contactadjustment.
Checktheheight-of-cut adjustment.
Lubricateallthegrease
2
ttings.
Touch-upanydamaged paint.
1
Checktheglowplugandinjectornozzlesifstartingishard,thereisexcesssmoke,orroughrunningisnoted.
2
Immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted.
Mon.T ues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.
Sat.Sun.
Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
Note:T oobtainanelectricalschematicorahydraulicschematicforyourmachine,visitwww.Toro.com.
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NotationforAreasofConcern
Inspectionperformedby:
ItemDate

ServiceIntervalChart

Information
Figure47
decal121-3607
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Pre-Maintenance
Lubrication
Procedures
GreasingtheBearingsAnd

Pre-MaintenanceSafety

Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing,orleaving
themachine,dothefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Movethethrottleswitchtothelow-idleposition.
–Disengagethecuttingunits.
–Lowerthecuttingunits.
–Ensurethatthetractionisinneutral.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore
performingmaintenance.
Ifpossible,donotperformmaintenancewhilethe
engineisrunning.Keepawayfrommovingparts.
Usejackstandstosupportthemachineor
componentswhenrequired.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
Bushings
ServiceInterval:Every50hours(lubricateall
bearingsandbushingsdailywhen conditionsaredustyanddirty).
Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)
Themachinehasgreasettingsthatmustbe lubricatedregularlywithNo.2lithiumgrease. Lubricatethebearingsandbushingsdailywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyanddirty. Dustyanddirtyoperatingconditionscouldcause dirttogetintothebearingsandbushings,resulting inacceleratedwear.Lubricatethegreasettings immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessofthe intervalspecied.
Thegreasettinglocationsandquantitiesareas follows:
Rearcuttingunitpivot(Figure49)

RemovingtheHood

Thehoodmaybeeasilyremovedtoeasemaintenance proceduresintheengineareaofthemachine.
1.Unlatchandraisethehood.
2.Removethecotterpinthatsecuresthehood pivottothemountingbrackets(Figure48).
Figure48
1.Cotterpin
3.Slidethehoodtotherightside,lifttheother side,andpullitoutofthebrackets.
Note:Reversetheproceduretoinstallthehood.
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Figure49
Frontcuttingunitpivot(Figure50)
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Figure50
SideWindercylinderends(2;Model03171only)
(Figure51)
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Figure53
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Figure51
Steeringpivot(Figure52)
Figure52
Rearliftarmpivotandliftcylinder(2)(Figure53)
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Leftfrontliftarmpivotandliftcylinder(2)(Figure
54)
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Figure54
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Rightfrontliftarmpivotandliftcylinder(2)(Figure
55)
Figure55
Neutraladjustmechanism(Figure56)
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Figure56
Mow/transportslide(Figure57)
Figure57
Belttensionpivot(Figure58)
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Figure59
Note:Ifdesired,installanadditionalgreasetting
intheotherendofthesteeringcylinder.Remove thetire,installthetting,greasethetting,remove thetting,andinstalltheplug(Figure60).
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Figure58
Steeringcylinder(Figure59).
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CheckingtheSealed Bearings

Bearingsrarelyfailfromdefectsinmaterialsor workmanship.Themostcommonreasonforfailureis moistureandcontaminationworkingitswaypastthe protectiveseals.Bearingsthataregreasedrelyupon regularmaintenancetopurgeharmfuldebrisfromthe bearingarea.Sealedbearingsrelyonaninitialll ofspecialgreaseandarobustintegralsealtokeep contaminantsandmoistureoutoftherollingelements.
Thesealedbearingsrequirenolubricationor short-termmaintenance.Thisminimizesroutine servicerequiredandreducesthepotentialofturf damageduetogreasecontamination.Thesesealed bearingpackageswillprovidegoodperformance andlifeundernormaluse,butperiodicinspections ofbearingconditionandsealintegrityshouldbe conductedtoavoiddowntime.Thesebearingsshould beinspectedseasonallyandreplacediftheyare damagedorworn.Bearingsshouldoperatesmoothly withnodetrimentalcharacteristicssuchashighheat, noise,looseness,orindicationsofcorrosion(rust).
Duetotheoperatingconditionsthesebearing/seal packagesaresubjectto(i.e.,sand,turfchemicals, water,impacts,etc.)theyareconsiderednormalwear items.Bearingsthatfailduetocausesotherthan defectsinmaterialsorworkmanshiparetypicallynot coveredunderthewarranty.
EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed
theengine.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every200hours(morefrequentlyin
extremedustyordirtyconditions).
Checktheaircleanerbodyfordamagewhich
couldcauseanairleak.Replaceitifitisdamaged. Checkthewholeintakesystemforleaks,damage, orloosehoseclamps.
Servicetheaircleanerattherecommended
serviceintervalorearlierifengineperformance suffersduetoextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions. Changingtheairlterbeforeitisnecessaryonly increasesthechanceofdirtenteringtheengine whenthelterisremoved.
Ensurethatthecoverisseatedcorrectlyandseals
withtheair-cleanerbody.
1.Releasethelatchesthatsecuretheair-cleaner covertotheair-cleanerbody(Figure61).
Note:Bearinglifecanbenegativelyaffectedby
improperwash-downprocedures.Donotwashdown themachinewhenitisstillhotandavoiddirecting high-pressureorhigh-volumesprayatthebearings.
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Figure61
1.Air-cleanercover2.Air-cleanerlatch
2.Removethecoverfromtheair-cleanerbody .
3.Beforeremovingthelter,uselow-pressure air—276kPa(40psi),cleananddry—tohelp removelargeaccumulationsofdebrispacked betweentheoutsideofprimarylterandthe canister.Avoidusinghigh-pressureairwhich couldforcedirtthroughthelterintotheintake tract.Thiscleaningprocesspreventsdebris frommigratingintotheintakewhenyouremove theprimarylter.
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4.Removeandreplacetheprimarylter(Figure
62).
Note:Cleaningtheusedelementmaydamage
theltermedia.
Figure62
1.Primarylter
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Figure63
1.Drainplugs
2.Removetheoillter(Figure64).
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5.Inspectthenewlterforshippingdamageand checkthesealingendofthelterandthebody.
Donotuseadamagedelement.
6.Insertthenewlterbyapplyingpressuretothe outerrimoftheelementtoseatitinthecanister.
Donotapplypressuretotheexiblecenter ofthelter.
7.Cleanthedirtejectionportlocatedinthe removablecover.
8.Removetherubberoutletvalvefromthecover, cleanthecavity,andreplacetheoutletvalve.
9.Installthecoverorientingtherubberoutletvalve inadownwardposition—betweenapproximately 5o'clockto7o'clockwhenviewedfromtheend.
10.Securethecoverlatches.

ChangingtheEngineOil andtheFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours
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Figure64
1.Oillter
3.Applyalightcoatofcleanoiltothenewlter sealandinstalltheoillter.
Note:Donotovertightenthelter.
4.Addoiltothecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page26).
Every150hours
1.Removeeitherdrainplug(Figure63)andlet theoilowintoadrainpan;whentheoilstops owing,installthedrainplug.
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FuelSystem Maintenance
DANGER
Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.A reoranexplosionfromfuelcanburnyou andothersandcancausepropertydamage.
Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors, inanopenarea,whentheengineisoffand iscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6 to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwherefuel fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storefuelinaclean,safety-approved container,andkeepthecapinplace.

ServicingtheFuelTank

ServiceInterval:Every2years—Drainandcleanthe
fueltank.
Drainandcleanthetankifthefuelsystembecomes contaminatedorifthemachinewillbestoredforan extendedperiodoftime.Usecleanfueltoushout thetank.
Figure65
1.Waterseparator/lter canister
2.Ventplug
3.Tightenthevalveafterdraining.
3.Drainvalve

ChangingtheFuelFilter Canister

ServiceInterval:Every400hours
1.Cleantheareawheretheltercanistermounts
(Figure65).
2.Removetheltercanisterandcleanthe
mountingsurface.
3.Lubricatethegasketontheltercanisterwith
cleanoil.
4.Installtheltercanisterbyhanduntilthegasket
contactsthemountingsurface;thenrotatean additional1/2turn.
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InspectingtheFuelLines andConnections

ServiceInterval:Every400hours/Y early(whichever
comesrst)
Inspectthefuellinesandconnectionsfordeterioration, damage,orlooseconnections.

DrainingtheWater Separator

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Placeacleancontainerunderthefuellter.
2.Loosenthedrainvalveonthebottomofthelter canister(Figure65).

BleedingAirfromthe Injectors

Note:Performthisprocedureonlywhenthefuel
systemhasbeenpurgedofairthroughnormalpriming proceduresandtheenginedoesnotstart;referto
BleedingtheFuelSystem(page32).
1.Loosenthepipeconnectiontothe#1nozzleand holderassembly.
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Figure66
1.Fuelinjectors
2.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.
3.TurnthekeyinthekeyswitchtotheST ART positionandwatchthefuelowaroundthe connector.TurnthekeytotheOFFposition whenyouseeasolidow.
4.Tightenthepipeconnectorsecurely.
5.Repeatthisprocedureontheremainingnozzles.
ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe
machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst
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andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.
Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated
area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated tools.

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthe
electrolytelevel.(Ifmachineisin storage,checkevery30days.)
Thebatteryelectrolytelevelmustbeproperly maintainedandthetopofthebatterykeptclean.Ifthe machineisstoredinalocationwheretemperatures areextremelyhigh,thebatterywillrundownmore rapidlythanifthemachineisstoredinalocation wheretemperaturesarecool.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid whichisadeadlypoisonandcausessevere burns.
Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact withskin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubber glovestoprotectyourhands.
Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways availableforushingtheskin.
Chargethebatteryinawell-ventilated placesothatthegassesproducedwhile chargingcandissipate.
Sincethegasesareexplosive,keepopen amesandelectricalsparksawayfromthe battery;donotsmoke.
Nauseamayresultifthegasesareinhaled.
Unplugthechargerfromtheelectrical outletbeforeconnectingtoor disconnectingthechargerleads fromthebatteryposts.
Maintainthecelllevelwithdistilledordemineralized water.Donotllthecellsabovethebottomofthesplit
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ringinsideeachcell.Installthellercapswiththe ventspointingtotherear(towardthefueltank).
DriveSystem
Keepthetopofthebatterycleanbywashingit periodicallywithabrushdippedinammoniaor bicarbonateofsodasolution.Flushthetopsurface withwateraftercleaning.Donotremovetheller capswhilecleaning.
Thebatterycablesmustbetightontheterminalsto providegoodelectricalcontact.
Ifcorrosionoccursattheterminals,disconnectthe cables,negative(–)cablerst,andscrapetheclamps andterminalsseparately.Connectthecables,positive (+)cablerst,andcoattheterminalswithpetroleum jelly.

StoringtheBattery

Ifthemachinewillbestoredmorethan30days, removethebatteryandchargeitfully.Eitherstore itontheshelforonthemachine.Leavethecables disconnectediftheyarestoredonthemachine. Storethebatteryinacoolatmospheretoavoid quickdeteriorationofthechargeinthebattery.T o preventthebatteryfromfreezing,ensurethatitis fullycharged.Thespecicgravityofafullycharged batteryis1.265to1.299.
Maintenance

AdjustingtheTraction DriveforNeutral

Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetractionpedalisinthe neutralposition,adjustthetractioncam.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,shutofftheengine,engagethe parkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch.
2.Raise1frontwheeland1rearwheelofftheoor andplacesupportblocksundertheframe.
Note:1frontwheelandrearwheelmustbe
raisedoffthegroundorthemachinewillmove duringtheadjustment.
3.Loosenlocknutontractionadjustmentcam (Figure67).

CheckingtheFuses

Thefusesarelocatedundertheconsolecoverofthe machine.
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Figure67
1.Tractionadjustmentcam2.Locknut
4.Starttheengineandrotatethecamhexinboth directionstodeterminemid-positionofneutral span.
5.Tightenthelocknutthatsecurestheadjustment.
6.Shutofftheengine.
7.Removethesupportblocksandlowerthe machinetotheshopoor.Testdrivethe machinetoensurethatitdoesnotcreep.
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CoolingSystem
6.Installtheaccesspanelandclosethehood.
Maintenance

CoolingSystemSafety

Swallowingenginecoolantcancauseinjury
ordeath;keepoutofreachfromchildrenand pets.
Dischargeofhot,pressurizedcoolantortouching
ahotradiatorandsurroundingpartscancause severeburns.
–Alwaysallowtheenginetocoolatleast15
minutesbeforeremovingtheradiatorcap.
–Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,and
openthecapslowlytoallowsteamtoescape.

CleaningtheEngine CoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Removedebrisfromtheoilcoolerandradiatordaily. Cleanthemmorefrequentlyindirtyconditions.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,shutofftheengine,engagethe parkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch.
2.Raisethehood.
3.Cleantheengineareathoroughlyofalldebris.
4.Removetheaccesspanel.
5.Cleanbothsidesoftheradiatorareathoroughly withwaterorcompressedair(Figure68).
BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checkthe
parkingbrakeadjustment.
1.Loosenthesetscrewthatsecurestheknobto theparkingbrakelever(Figure69).
Figure69
1.Parkingbrakelever
2.Knob
2.Rotatetheknobuntilyouproduceaforceof41 to68N∙m(30to40ft-lb)neededtoactuatethe lever.
3.Tightenthesetscrewafterattainingthe adjustment.
3.Setscrew
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Figure68
1.Radiator
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BeltMaintenance

ServicingtheEngineBelts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours—Checkthe
conditionandtensionofallbelts.
Every100hours—Checktheconditionand tensionofallbelts.
TensioningtheAlternator/FanBelt
1.Openthehood.
2.Checkthetensionbydepressingthe alternator/fanbeltmidwaybetweenthe alternatorandcrankshaftpulleyswith30N∙m (22ft-lb)offorce(Figure70).
2.Pushdownandforwardonthespringend (Figure71)tounhookitfromthebracketand releasetensiononthespring.
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Figure71
Note:Thebeltshoulddeect11mm(7/16
inch).
Figure70
1.Alternator/fanbelt
3.Ifthedeectionisincorrect,completethe followingproceduretotensionthebelt:
A.Loosentheboltthatsecuresthebraceto
theengineandtheboltthatsecuresthe alternatortothebrace.
1.Hydrostatdrivebelt
3.Replacethebelt.
4.Reversetheproceduretotensionthespring.
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2.Springend
B.Insertaprybarbetweenthealternatorand
theengineandpryoutonthealternator.
C.Whenyouachievetheproperbelttension,
tightenthealternatorandbraceboltsto securetheadjustment.
ReplacingtheHydrostatDriveBelt
1.Insertanutdriverorsmallpieceoftubingonto theendofthebelttensioningspring.
WARNING
Usecautionwhende-tensioningthe spring,asitisunderaheavyload.
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ControlsSystem
HydraulicSystem
Maintenance

AdjustingtheThrottle

1.Positionthethrottleleverrearwardsothatit stopsagainstthecontrolpanelslot.
2.Loosenthethrottlecableconnectoronthe injection-pumpleverarm(Figure72).
Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected
intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.
Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare
ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.
Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.
Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.
Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem
beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.
ChangingtheHydraulic
Figure72
1.Injection-pumpleverarm
3.Holdtheinjection-pumpleverarmagainstthe lowidlestopandtightenthecableconnector.
4.Loosenthescrewssecuringthethrottlecontrol tothecontrolpanel.
5.Pushthethrottlecontrolleveralltheway forward.
6.Slidethestopplateuntilitcontactsthethrottle lever,andtightenthescrewsthatsecurethe throttlecontroltothecontrolpanel.
7.Ifthethrottledoesnotstayinpositionduring operation,torquethelocknutusedtosetthe frictiondeviceonthethrottleleverto5to6N∙m (40to55inch-lb).
Note:Themaximumforcerequiredtooperate
thethrottlelevershouldbe27N∙m(20ft-lb).
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Fluid
ServiceInterval:Every400hours
Iftheuidbecomescontaminated,contactaT oro distributortoushthehydraulicsystem.Contaminated hydraulicuidlooksmilkyorblackwhencomparedto cleanuid.
1.Turntheengineoffandraisethehood.
2.Disconnectthehydraulicline(Figure73)or removethehydrauliclter(Figure74)andlet thehydraulicuidowintoadrainpan.
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Figure73
1.Hydraulicline

ChangingtheHydraulic Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours
Every200hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)
UseagenuineT ororeplacementlter(PartNo. 54-0110).
Important:Usinganyotherltermayvoidthe
warrantyonsomecomponents.
Figure74
1.Hydrauliclter
3.Installthehydrauliclinewhenhydraulicuid stopsdraining.
4.Fillthereservoir(Figure75)withapproximately
13.2L(3.5USgallons)ofhydraulicuid;referto
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem(page28).
Important:Useonlythehydraulicuids
specied.Otheruidscoulddamagethe hydraulicsystem.
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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,shutofftheengine,engagethe parkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch.
2.Pinchoffthehosetotheltermountingplate.
3.Cleanaroundtheltermountingarea.
4.Placeadrainpanunderthelter(Figure74) andremovethelter.
5.Lubricatethenewltergasketandllthelter withhydraulicuid.
6.Ensurethattheltermountingareaisclean, screwthelteronuntilthegasketcontactsthe mountingplate,andthentightenthelter1/2 turn.
7.Releasethehosetotheltermountingplate.
8.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes topurgetheairfromthesystem.
9.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.
Figure75
1.Hydraulicllcap
5.Installthereservoircap,starttheengine,and useallofthehydrauliccontrolstodistributethe hydraulicuidthroughoutthesystem.
6.Checkforleaks;thenshutofftheengine.
7.Checktheuidlevelandaddenoughtoraise theleveltoFullmarkonthedipstick.Donot
overll.
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CheckingtheHydraulic
CuttingUnitSystem
LinesandHoses
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Checkhydrauliclinesandhosesforleaks,kinked lines,loosemountingsupports,wear,loosettings, weatherdeterioration,andchemicaldeterioration. Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeoperating.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury .
Ensurethatallhydraulicuidhoses andlinesareingoodconditionandall hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic system.
Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject high-pressurehydraulicuid.
Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic leaks.
Maintenance

CuttingUnitSafety

Awornordamagedcuttingunitcanbreak,anda pieceofareelorbedknifecouldbethrownatyou orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryor death.
Inspectthecuttingunitsperiodicallyforwearor
damage.
Usecarewhencheckingthecuttingunits.Wrap
thebladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingthereelsandbedknives.Onlyreplaceor sharpenthereelsandbedknives;neverstraighten orweldthem.
Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1
reelcancauseotherbladestorotate.

BacklappingtheCutting Units

Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe hydraulicsystem.
Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuid isinjectedintoskin.
DANGER
Contactingthereelsmaycausepersonal injuryordeath.
Neverplaceyourhandsorfeetinthereel areawhiletheengineisrunning.
Whilebacklapping,thereelsmaystalland thenstartagain.
Donotattempttostartreelsagainwith yourhandorfoot.
Donotadjustthereelswhiletheengineis running.
Ifthereelstalls,shutofftheenginebefore attemptingtoclearthereel.
1.Parkthemachineonacleanandlevelsurface, lowerthecuttingunits,shutofftheengine, engagetheparkingbrake,andremovethekey fromtheignitionswitch.
2.Removetheconsolecovertoexposethe controls.
3.Rotatethebacklapcontroltothebacklap position(R).Rotatethereelspeedcontrolto position1(Figure76).
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Storage

PreparationforSeasonal Storage

Followtheseproceduresanytimeyouwillbestoring themachineformorethan30days.

PreparingtheTractionUnit

1.Thoroughlycleanthetractionunit,cuttingunits, andengine.
2.Checkthetirepressure.Inatealltiresto97to 110kPa(14to18psi).
Figure76
1.Reelspeedcontrol2.Backlapcontrol
Note:Theseatswitchisbypassedwhenthe
backlapcontrolisinthebacklapposition.You donotneedtobeintheseat,buttheparking brakemustbeengagedfortheenginetorun.
Important:Donotrotatethebacklap
controlfromthemowpositiontothebacklap positionwhileengineisrunning.Otherwise, youmaydamagethereels.
4.Maketheinitialreel-to-bedknifeadjustments appropriateforbacklappingonallcuttingunits. Starttheengineandsetittolowidlespeed.
5.EngagethereelsbyengagingthePTOswitch onthecontrolpanel.
6.Applylappingcompoundwithlong-handled brush.
7.T oadjustthecuttingunitswhilebacklapping, disengagethereelsandturntheengineoff. Afteryouhavemadetheadjustments,repeat steps4through6.
8.Afterbacklapping,shutofftheengine,rotate thebacklapcontroltothemowposition(F),set thereelspeedcontrolstothedesiredmowing setting,andwashallthelappingcompoundoff thecuttingunits.
Note:Additionalinstructionsandprocedures
onbacklappingareavailableintheT oroReel MowerBasics(withsharpeningguidelines), Form09168SL.
Note:Forabettercuttingedge,runaleacross
thefrontfaceofthebedknifeafterlapping.This removesanyburrsorroughedgesthatmay havebuiltuponthecuttingedge.
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3.Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemas necessary.
4.Greaseoroilallgreasettingsandpivotpoints. Wipeupanyexcesslubricant.
5.Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpainted areasthatarescratched,chipped,orrusted. Repairanydentsinthemetalbody.
6.Servicethebatteryandcablesasfollows:
A.Removethebatteryterminalsfromthe
batteryposts.
B.Removethebattery.
C.Slowlychargethebatterybeforestorage
andevery60daysthereafterfor24hoursto preventleadsulfationofthebattery.
Note:T opreventthebatteryfromfreezing,
ensurethatitisfullycharged.Thespecic gravityofafullychargedbatteryis1.265 to1.299.
D.Cleanthebattery,terminals,andpostswith
awirebrushandbakingsodasolution.
E.Coatthecableterminalsandbatteryposts
withGrafo1 12Xskin-overgrease(T oro Part505-47)orpetroleumjellytoprevent corrosion.
F.Eitherstorethebatteryontheshelforon
themachineinacoolarea.Leavethe cablesdisconnectedifthebatteryisstored onthemachine.

PreparingtheEngine

1.Draintheengineoilfromtheengineandinstall thedrainplug.
2.Removeanddiscardtheoillter.
3.Installanewoillter.
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4.Filltheenginewithapproximately3.8L(4US qt)ofSAE15W-40motoroil.
5.Starttheengineandrunitatidlespeedfor approximately2minutes.
6.Shutofftheengine.
7.Thoroughlydrainallthefuelfromthefuel tank,fuellines,fuellter,andwater-separator assembly.
8.Flushthefueltankwithfresh,cleandieselfuel.
9.Secureallthefuel-systemttings.
10.Thoroughlycleanandservicetheair-cleaner assembly.
11.Sealtheair-cleanerinletandtheexhaustoutlet withweatherprooftape.
12.Checktheantifreezeprotectionandadd antifreeze/coolantasneededfortheexpected minimumtemperatureinyourarea.
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WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.
Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
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HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.
AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.
CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora
productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,TorohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover ,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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TheToroWarranty
ATwo-YearLimitedWarranty
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators (refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser. *Productequippedwithanhourmeter.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
YouareresponsiblefornotifyingtheCommercialProductsDistributoror AuthorizedCommercialProductsDealerfromwhomyoupurchasedthe Productassoonasyoubelieveawarrantableconditionexists.Ifyouneed helplocatingaCommercialProductsDistributororAuthorizedDealer,or ifyouhavequestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsorresponsibilities, youmaycontactusat:
ToroCommercialProductsServiceDepartment ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196
952–888–8801or800–952–2740 E-mail:commercial.warranty@toro.com
OwnerResponsibilities
AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenanceand adjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperformrequired maintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowingawarranty claim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:
Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-T ororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-Toro brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.
Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended
maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.
ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,
negligent,orrecklessmanner.
Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective.
Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormal Productoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brakepadsand linings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings(sealedor greasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsandbearings,tires, lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchasdiaphragms, nozzles,andcheckvalves,etc.
Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Conditionsconsideredtobe
outsideinuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storage practices,contamination,useofunapprovedfuels,coolants,lubricants, additives,fertilizers,water,orchemicals,etc.
Failureorperformanceissuesduetotheuseoffuels(e.g.gasoline,
diesel,orbiodiesel)thatdonotconformtotheirrespectiveindustry standards.
Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear,anddeterioration.
Normal“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damagetoseats
duetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecalsor windows,etc.
Parts
Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart. Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.Torowillmake thenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyorreplace it.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.
DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty:
DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberof kilowatt-hourstheycandeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating,recharging, andmaintenancetechniquescanextendorreducetotalbatterylife.Asthe batteriesinthisproductareconsumed,theamountofusefulworkbetween chargingintervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthebatteryiscompletelyworn out.Replacementofwornoutbatteries,duetonormalconsumption, istheresponsibilityoftheproductowner.Batteryreplacementmaybe requiredduringthenormalproductwarrantyperiodatowner’sexpense. Note:(Lithium-Ionbatteryonly):ALithium-Ionbatteryhasapartonly proratedwarrantybeginningyear3throughyear5basedonthetime inserviceandkilowatthoursused.RefertotheOperator'sManualfor additionalinformation.
MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense
Enginetune-up,lubrication,cleaningandpolishing,replacementoflters, coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe normalservicesT oroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.
GeneralConditions
RepairbyanAuthorizedToroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy underthiswarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty .All impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedto thedurationofthisexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabove exclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyou speciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom statetostate.
Noteregardingenginewarranty:
TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EP A)and/ortheCaliforniaAirResources Board(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonotapplytothe EmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngineEmissionControl WarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductorcontainedintheengine manufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter .
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