Toro 03171 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3380-145RevA
Reelmaster
ModelNo.03170—SerialNo.314000001andUp ModelNo.03171—SerialNo.314000001andUp
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Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmowerintended tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds, andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways, orforagriculturaluses.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SoundPowerLevel..................................................7
SoundPressureLevel...............................................7
VibrationLevel......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Setup...........................................................................12
1InstallingtheWheels............................................13
2InstallingtheSteeringWheel..................................13
3Activating,Charging,andConnectingthe
Battery..............................................................14
4CheckingtheAngleIndicator.................................15
5InstallingtheHoodLatch(CEOnly).......................15
6InstallingtheExhaustGuard(CEOnly)..................16
7InstallingtheRollBar...........................................17
8InstallingtheFrontLiftArms................................17
9InstallingtheCarrierFramestotheCutting
Units.................................................................18
10MountingtheCuttingUnits.................................20
11MountingtheCuttingUnitDriveMotors...............20
12AdjustingtheLiftArms......................................21
ProductOverview.........................................................23
Controls...............................................................23
Specications........................................................25
Attachments/Accessories........................................25
Operation....................................................................25
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................25
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................26
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................26
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................27
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................28
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact.....................28
TorquingtheWheelNuts........................................28
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................28
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................29
CheckingtheInterlockSystem.................................29
TowingtheTractionUnit.........................................30
StandardControlModule(SCM)..............................30
OperatingTips......................................................32
Maintenance.................................................................36
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................36
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................37
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................38
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................38
RemovingtheHood...............................................38
Lubrication...............................................................39
GreasingtheBearingsAndBushings.........................39
SealedBearings......................................................41
EngineMaintenance..................................................42
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................42
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................42
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................43
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................43
InspectingtheFuelLinesandConnections.................43
DrainingtheWaterSeparator...................................43
ChangingtheFuelFilterCanister..............................44
BleedingAirfromtheInjectors................................44
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................45
CaringfortheBattery..............................................45
StoringtheBattery..................................................45
Fuses....................................................................45
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................46
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................46
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................46
CleaningtheEngineCoolingSystem.........................46
BrakeMaintenance....................................................47
AdjustingtheParkingBrake.....................................47
BeltMaintenance......................................................47
ServicingtheEngineBelts.......................................47
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................48
AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................48
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................49
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................49
ChangingtheHydraulicFilter...................................49
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................50
MiscellaneousMaintenance.........................................50
BacklappingtheCuttingSystem................................50
Storage........................................................................51
PreparationforSeasonalStorage..............................51
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN 836:1997(whenappropriatedecalsapplied),and ANSIB71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof productionwhenequippedwithrequiredweightsas listedintheweightchart.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Preparation
Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long
trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearingprotection. Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangled inmovingparts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen barefootorwearingopensandals.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby themachine.
Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheCEN standardEN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI B71.4-2004.
Training
ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and theproperuseoftheequipment.
Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguage
ofthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain thismaterialtothem.
Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir property.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould emphasizethefollowing:
Theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines
Controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The mainreasonsforlossofcontrolareasfollows:
Insufcientwheelgrip
Beingdriventoofast
Inadequatebraking
Thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforthetask
Lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes
Incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution
Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safetyswitches
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
SafeHandlingofFuels
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma fueldispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete. Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
Operation
Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
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Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe parkingbrake.Onlystarttheenginefromtheoperator’s position.NeverremovetheROPSandalwayswearthe seatbeltsduringoperation.
Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Dothefollowing toguardagainstoverturning:
Donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill.
Keepmachinespeedslowonslopesandduringtight
turns.
Stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards.
Nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unlessthe
mowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe machinewhileinoperation.
Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly ,andfunctioning properly.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
Dothefollowingbeforeleavingtheoperator’ sposition:
Stoponlevelground.
Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
Changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake.
Stoptheengineandremovethekey.
Disengagethedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkeyinthefollowingconditions:
Beforerefueling
Beforeremovingthegrasscatcher(s)
Beforemakingheightadjustments,unlessthe
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’sposition.
Beforeclearingblockages
Beforechecking,cleaning,orworkingonthemower
Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs(checkimmediately).Inspectthe mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting andoperatingtheequipment.
Disengagethedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingor
whenthemachineisnotinuse.
Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingtheengine
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithafuelshut-offvalve, turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.
Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopcylinders/reelsifnot mowing.
Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
Theoperatorshallturnonashingwarninglights,if
provided,whenevertravelingonapublicroad,except wheresuchuseisprohibitedbylaw .
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentfuelstoragearea, cuttingunitsanddrivesfreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessive grease.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replacewornor damagedpartsanddecalsforsafety.
Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand xedpartsofthemachine.
Onmulti-cylinder/multi-reelmachines,takecareas
rotatingonecylinder/reelcancauseothercylinders/reels torotate.
Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekey .Waitforallmovement tostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean upoilorfuelspillage.
Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore
fuelnearames.
Parkthemachineonlevelground.
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Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect positiverstandnegativelast.
Usecarewhencheckingthecylinders/reels.Weargloves
andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting ordisconnectingfrombattery.W earprotectiveclothing anduseinsulatedtools.
Hauling
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Do notrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
Preparation
Besuretoestablishyourownspecialproceduresandwork rulesforunusualoperatingconditions(e.g.,slopestoosteep foroperation).Surveythecompletemowingsiteto determinewhichhillscanbesafelyoperatedon.When performingthissitesurvey,alwaysusecommonsenseand takeintoconsiderationtheturfconditionandtherolloverrisk. Todeterminewhichhillsorslopesmaybesafelyoperated on,usetheinclinometerprovidedwitheachmachine.To performasitesurvey,followtheprocedureoutlinedinthe Operationsectionofthethismanual.Themaximumside
hillangleisdetailedontheslopedecalafxednearthe angleindicator.
Training
Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodriveon hillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmaycause thevehicletotiporroll,possiblyresultinginpersonalinjury ordeath.
Operation
Knowhowtostopthemachineandenginequickly.
Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes
orsneakers.
Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance regulations.
Keephands,feet,andclothingawayfrommovingparts
andthemowerdischargearea.
Fillthefueltankuntillevelis12mm(1/2inch)belowthe
bottomofthellerneck.Donotoverll.
Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch beforeoperatingthemachine.
Whenstartingtheengine,engagetheparkingbrake,put
thetractionpedalinneutral,anddisengagetheblade drive.Aftertheenginestarts,releasetheparkingbrake andkeepyourfootoffofthetractionpedal.Themachine mustnotmove.Ifmovementisevident,refertothe Maintenancesectionofthismanualtoadjustthetraction drive.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatingclosetosandtraps,
ditches,creeks,steephillsides,orotherhazards.
Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.
Donotturnonhills.
Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit
tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound. Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
Donotoperateonasidehillthatistoosteep.Arollover
mayoccurbeforelosingtraction.
Model03171-Theslopeangleatwhichthemachine
willtipisdependentonmanyfactors.Amongtheseare mowingconditionssuchaswetorundulatingterrain, speed(especiallyinturns),positionofthecutting units(withtheSidewinder),tirepressure,andoperator experience.Atsidehillanglesof15degreesorless,the riskofarolloverislow.Astheslopeangleincreasestoa recommendedmaximumlimitof20degrees,theriskofa rolloverincreasestoamoderatelevel.Donotexceeda
20degreesidehillslopeanglebecausetheriskofa rolloverandseriousinjuryordeathisveryhigh.
Model03170-Theslopeangleatwhichthemachine
willtipisdependentonmanyfactors.Amongtheseare mowingconditionssuchaswetorundulatingterrain, speed(especiallyinturns),positionofthecuttingunits, tirepressure,andoperatorexperience.Atsidehillangles of20degreesorless,theriskofarolloverislow .As theslopeangleincreasestoarecommendedmaximum
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limitof25degrees,theriskofarolloverincreasestoa moderatelevel.Donotexceeda25degreesidehill
slopeanglebecausetheriskofarolloverandserious injuryordeathisveryhigh.
Forsteeringcontrol,lowerthecuttingunitswhengoing
downslopes.
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting unitstotheground.
Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and anymovingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.
Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.
Usethereversepedalforbraking.
Watchfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.Always
yieldtheright-of-way.
Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
Donottouchtheengine,mufer,exhaustpipe,or
hydraulictankwhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafter ithasstoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough tocauseburns.
Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-roaduse
andisaslow-movingvehicle.Ifyoumustcrossortravel onapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofandcomplywith localregulations,suchasrequiredlights,slowmoving vehiclesigns,andreectors.
Thegrassbasketsmustbeinplaceduringoperationof
thecylinders/reelsorthatchersformaximumsafety.Shut theengineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.
Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornear
themowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation, combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperly positionedguardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Do notresumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
Beforeservicingormakingadjustments,stoptheengine
andremovetheignitionkey.
Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor
settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine speedwithatachometer.
Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor
addingoiltothecrankcase.
Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

SoundPowerLevel

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof96dBA, whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

SoundPressureLevel

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’ searof82 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
Ensurethattheentiremachineisproperlymaintained
andingoodoperatingcondition.Frequentlycheckall nuts,bolts,screws,andhydraulicttings.
Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall
hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore applyingpressuretothesystem.
Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure. Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious injury.Ifuidisinjectedintotheskinitmustbesurgically removedwithinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththis formofinjuryorgangrenemayresult.
Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe

VibrationLevel

Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=.41m/s
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=.52m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=.49m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures outlinedinEN836.
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2
2
2
2
2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
99-3444
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-6681
1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom movingparts.
93-7276
1.Explosionhazard—weareyeprotection.
2.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—toperformrstaid, ushwithwater.
3.Firehazard—nore,openames,orsmoking.
4.Poisonhazard—keepchildrenasafedistancefromthe battery.
99-3496
94-3353
Model03207only
1.Crushinghazardofhand—keepyourhandsasafedistance away.
99-3444
1.Reelspeed—fast
2.Reelspeed—slow
99-3558
CEonly
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Tostarttheengine,sitontheseatandrotatetheignition keytoOn/Preheatuntiltheglowplugindicatorlightgoes out.Rotatethekeytostartanddisengagetheparking brake.ReadtheOperator’sManualforfurtherinstructions.
3.Tostoptheengine,disengagethecuttingunits,rotatethe ignitionkeytoOff,andremovethekey.Engagetheparking brake.ReadtheOperator’sManualforfurtherinstructions.
100-4837
8
104-5181
CEonly
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
2.Tippinghazard—donotdriveonslopesgreaterthan15 degreesand,iftherollbarisinstalled,weartheseatbelt.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.
4.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommoving parts.
5.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,and removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
107-7801
(CEonly)
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachinefor
compliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.The
conservativemaximumslopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineare
prescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Tippinghazard—donotdriveonslopesgreaterthan15 degrees.
117-5104
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104-5192
Model03207only
1.Engagethepowertakeoff (PTO).
2.Disengagethepowertake off(PTO).
3.Lowerthecuttingunits.7.Moverearwardtolockthe
4.Movethecuttingunitsto theright.
5.Raisethecuttingunits.9.Engine—run
6.Movethecuttingunitsto theleft.
liftlever .
8.Engine—stop
13.Slow
10.Engine—start
11.Fast
12.Continuousvariablesetting
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104-5193
Model03206only
1.Engagethepowertakeoff (PTO).
2.Disengagethepowertake off(PTO).
3.Lowerthecuttingunits.7.Moverearwardtolockthe
4.Movethecuttingunitsto theright.
5.Raisethecuttingunits.9.Engine—run
6.Movethecuttingunitsto theleft.
liftlever .
8.Engine—stop
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard.
13.Slow
10.Engine—start
11.Fast
12.Continuousvariablesetting
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Frontwheelassemblies2 Rearwheelassembly1 Steeringwheel Steeringwheelcap Largewasher1 Jamnut1 Screw
Electrolyte
Inclinometer1
Lockbracket1 Rivet2 Washer1 Screw,1/4x2inches Locknut,1/4inch Exhaustguard1 Self-tappingscrew Rollbarassembly1 Flangeheadbolts4 Locknuts4 Hoseclamp1 Liftarms Pivotrod2 Bolt(5/16x7/8inch)
Nopartsrequired
Qty.
A/R
Use
Installthewheels.
1 1
Installthesteeringwheel.
1
Activate,charge,andconnectthe battery.
Checktheangleindicator.
InstalltheHoodLatch(CE). 1 1
4
2
2
InstalltheExhaustGuard(CE).
Installtherollbar.
Installthefrontliftarms.(Partssupplied
intheLiftArmKit.)
Installthecarrierframestothecutting
units.
10 11 12
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
12
Mountthecuttingunits.
Mountthecuttingunitdrivemotors.
Adjusttheliftarms.
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Decal,CE
Ignitionkey2
Operator'sManual EngineOperator'sManual
PartsCatalog
OperatorTrainingMaterial
Pre-deliverychecklist1
Certicateofcompliance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine fromthenormaloperatingposition.
1

InstallingtheWheels

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Frontwheelassemblies
1Rearwheelassembly
Qty.
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1 1
1Usetolookupandorderparts.
1
1
AfxtothemachineovercorrespondingEnglishdecals forEuropeancompliance.
Starttheengine.
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Checktoensurethatthemachinehasbeenproperlyset up.
EnsureCEcompliance.
2

InstallingtheSteeringWheel

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Steeringwheel
1
Steeringwheelcap
1Largewasher
1Jamnut
1
Screw
Use
Procedure
1.Mountawheelassemblyontoeachwheelhub(valve stemoutward).
Important:Thereartirehasanarrowerrimthan thefronttires.
2.Installlugnutsandtorqueto61to88N-m(45to65 ft-lb).
Procedure
1.Slidethesteeringwheelontothesteeringshaft(Figure
3).
Figure3
1.Steeringwheel
2.Washer
2.Slidethewasherontothesteeringshaft(Figure3).
3.Jamnut
4.Cap
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3.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwithajamnut andtightenitto27to35N-m(20to26ft-lb)(Figure3).
4.Installthecaptothesteeringwheelandsecureitwitha screw(Figure3).
3

Activating,Charging,and ConnectingtheBattery

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
A/R
Procedure
Note:Ifthebatteryisnotlledwithelectrolyteoractivated,
bulkelectrolytewith1.260specicgravitymustbepurchased fromalocalbatterysupplyoutletandaddedtothebattery.
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith
Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
1.Purchasebulkelectrolytewith1.260specicgravity
2.Openthehood.
3.Removethebatterycover(
Electrolyte
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
W ash hands after handling .
DANGER
skin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafetyglassesto shieldyoureyesandrubberglovestoprotect yourhands.
availableforushingtheskin.
fromalocalbatterysupplyoutlet.
Figure4).
Figure4
1.Batterycover
4.Removethellercapsfromthebatteryandslowlyll eachcelluntilelectrolyteisjustabovetheplates.
5.Installthellercapsandconnecta3to4ampbattery chargertothebatteryposts.Chargethebatteryata rateof3to4ampsfor4to8hours.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.
Keepsparksandamesawayfrombattery.
Neversmokenearthebattery.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
7.Removethellercaps.Slowlyaddelectrolytetoeach celluntilthelevelisuptothellring.Installtheller caps.
Important:Donotoverllthebattery.Electrolyte willoverowontootherpartsofthemachineand severecorrosionanddeteriorationwillresult.
8.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+) terminalandthenegativecable(black)tothenegative (–)terminalofthebatteryandsecurethemwithbolts andnuts(Figure5).Makesurethatthepositive(+) terminalisallofthewayontothepostandthecable ispositionedsnugtothebattery.Thecablemustnot contactthebatterycover.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury.
Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.
Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.
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Figure5
1.Positive(+)batterycable2.Negative(–)batterycable
Important:Ifthebatteryiseverremoved,make surethatthebatteryclampboltsareinstalledwith theboltheadspositionedonthebottomsideand thenutsonthetopside.Iftheclampboltsare reversed,theymayinterferewiththehydraulic tubeswhenshiftingthecuttingunits.
9.CoatbothbatteryconnectionswithGrafo112X(skin over)grease,T oroPartNo.505-47,petroleumjelly,or lightgreasetopreventcorrosion.
10.Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminalto preventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
11.Installthebatterycover.
4

CheckingtheAngleIndicator

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Inclinometer
Figure6
1.Angleindicator
3.Iftheinclinometerdoesnotreadzerodegrees,move themachinetoalocationwhereazerodegreereading isobtained.Theangleindicator,mountedonthe machine,shouldnowreadzerodegreesaswell.
4.Iftheangleindicatordoesnotreadzerodegrees, loosenthetwoscrewsandnutssecuringtheangle indicatortothemountingbracket,adjusttheindicator toobtainazerodegreereading,andtightenthebolts.
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InstallingtheHoodLatch(CE Only)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Lockbracket
2Rivet
1Washer
1
Screw,1/4x2inches
1
Locknut,1/4inch
Procedure
DANGER
Toreduceriskofinjuryordeathduetorollover,do notoperatethemachineonsidehillssteeperthan 25º.
1.Parkthemachineonaat,levelsurface.
2.Verifythatthemachineislevelbyplacingahandheld inclinometer(suppliedwiththemachine)ontheframe crossrail,bythefueltank(Figure6).Theinclinometer shouldreadzerodegreeswhenviewedfromthe operator’sposition.
Procedure
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehoodlatchbracket.
2.Removethe(2)rivetssecuringthehoodlatchbracket tothehood( fromthehood.
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Figure7).Removethehoodlatchbracket
G012628
1
2
G012629
1
2
G012630
1
Figure9
G012631
1
2
3
Figure7
1.Hoodlatchbracket2.Rivets
3.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positiontheCE lockbracketandthehoodlatchbracketontothehood. Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthehood(Figure8). Donotremoveboltandnutassemblyfromthelock bracketarm.
Figure8
1.Hoodlatch
7.Screwtheboltintotheotherarmofhoodlockbracket tolockthelatchinposition(Figure10).Tightenbolt securelybutdonottightennut.
Figure10
1.Bolt
2.Nut
3.Armofhoodlockbracket
1.CElockbracket
2.Boltandnutassembly
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4.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideofthe hood.
5.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood(Figure
8).
6.Hookthelatchontothehoodlatchbracket(Figure9).

InstallingtheExhaustGuard (CEOnly)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Exhaustguard
4
Self-tappingscrew
Procedure
1.Positiontheexhaustguardaroundthemuferwhile aligningthemountingholeswiththeholesintheframe (
Figure11).
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Figure12
Figure11
1.Exhaustguard
2.Securetheexhaustguardtotheframewith4 self-tappingscrews(Figure11).
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InstallingtheRollBar

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Rollbarassembly
4Flangeheadbolts
4Locknuts
1Hoseclamp
Procedure
1.ROPS
2.Mountingbracket5.Hoseclamp
3.Venttube
2.Secureeachsideoftherollbartothemounting bracketswith2angeheadboltsandlocknuts(Figure
12).T orquethefastenersto81N-m(60ft-lb).
3.Securethefuellineventhosetotheventtubeonthe rollbarwiththehoseclamp.
4.Fuellineventtubehose
CAUTION
Youmustconnectthefuellineventhosetothe venttubepriortostartingtheengineorfuel willowfromthehose.
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InstallingtheFrontLiftArms

Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Liftarms
2Pivotrod
2
Bolt(5/16x7/8inch)
Important:Neverweldormodifyarolloverprotection system(ROPS).ReplaceadamagedROPS,donotrepair orrevise.AnyalterationofaROPSmustbeapproved bythemanufacturer.
1.Lowertherollbarontothetractionunitmounting brackets,aligningthemountingholes.Ensurethat theventtubeontherollbarisontheleftsideofthe machine(
Figure12).
Procedure
1.Removethe2boltsthatsecuretheliftarmpivotshaft linktotheliftarmpivotshafts,andremoveandretain thepivotshaftlinkandbolts(
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Figure13).
Figure13
Figure15
1.Liftarm,pivotshaftlink2.Liftarmpivotshaft
2.Insertapivotrodintoeachliftarmandalignthe mountingholes(Figure14).
Figure14
1.Liftarm
3.Securethepivotrodstotheliftarmswith2bolts(5/16 x7/8inch).
4.Inserttheliftarmsontotheliftarmpivotshafts( 15
),andsecureeachwithaliftarmpivotshaftlinkand
boltspreviouslyremoved.
2.Pivotrod
1.Liftarm,right4.Liftcylinder
2.Retainingring
3.Liftarm,left
5.Removetherearretainingringssecuringthemounting pinstoeachendoftheliftcylinder.
6.Securetherightendoftheliftcylindertotherightlift armwithapinand2spacers(Figure15).Secureitwith aretainingring.
7.Securetheleftendoftheliftcylindertotheleftliftarm withapin.Secureitwitharetainingring.
5.Spacers(2)
6.Mountingpin
9

InstallingtheCarrierFrames totheCuttingUnits

Figure
NoPartsRequired
Note:Torquetheboltsto95N-m(70ft-lb).
Procedure
1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Adjust themasdescribedintheCuttingUnitOperator’sManual.
2.Positionafrontcarrierframe(Figure16)ontoeach frontcuttingunit.
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Figure16
1.Frontcarrierframe
3.Securethemountinglinkstothefrontcarrierframes asfollows:
Securethefrontmountinglinkstothemiddle
carrierframeholeswithabolt(3/8x2-1/4inch), 2atwashers,andalocknut,asshowninFigure
17.Positionawasheroneachsideofthelinkwhen mounting.Torquethefastenersto42N-m(31 ft-lb).
Securetherearmountinglinkstothemiddlecarrier
frameholeswithabolt(3/8x2-1/4inch),2at washers,andalocknut,asshowninFigure17. Positionawasheroneachsideofthelinkwhen mounting.Torquethefastenersto42N-m(31 ft-lb).
4.Positiontherearcarrierframe(Figure18)ontotherear cuttingunit.
Figure18
1.Rearcarrierframe
5.Securethemountinglinkstotherearcarrierframeas follows:
Securethefrontmountinglinkstothecarrierframe
holeswithabolt(3/8x2-1/4inch),2atwashers, andalocknut,asshownin
Figure19.Positiona washeroneachsideofthelinkwhenmounting. Torquethefastenersto31ft-lb(42N-m).
Securetherearmountinglinkstotherearcarrier
frameholeswithabolt(3/8x2-1/4inch),2at washers,andalocknut,asshowninFigure19. Positionawasheroneachsideofthelinkwhen mounting.Torquethefastenersto31ft-lb(42 N-m).
1.Frontcarrierframe
2.Frontmountinglink
3.Rearmountinglink
Figure17
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Figure19
unithosesareroutedasshowin(Figure21). Raisethecuttingunitsandshiftthemtotheleft (Model03170).Therearcuttingunithosesmust notcontacttractioncablebracket.Repositionthe ttingsand/orhoses,ifnecessary.
1.Rearcarrierframe
2.Frontmountinglink
3.Rearmountinglink
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MountingtheCuttingUnits

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Slideathrustwasherontoeachfrontliftarmpivotrod.
2.Slidethecuttingunitcarrierframeontothepivotrod andsecureitwithalynchpin(
Note:Onrearcuttingunit,positionthethrustwasher betweentherearofthecarrierframeandthelynchpin.
Figure20).
Figure21
4.Routeatipperchainupthroughtheslotontheendof eachcarrierframe.Securethetipperchaintothetop ofthecarrierframewithabolt,awasher,andalocknut (Figure22).
Figure22
1.Tipperchain
Figure20
1.Thrustwasher3.Lynchpin
2.Carrierframe
3.Greasealltheliftarmandcarrierframepivotpoints.
Important:Ensurethatthehosesarefreeof twistsorsharpbendsandthattherearcutting
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MountingtheCuttingUnit DriveMotors

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Positionthecuttingunitsinfrontoftheliftarmpivot rods.
2.Removetheweightando-ring(Figure23)fromthe insideendoftherighthandcuttingunit.
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Figure23
12

AdjustingtheLiftArms

NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Starttheengine,raisetheliftarms,andchecktoensure thattheclearancebetweeneachliftarmandtheoor platebracketis5to8mm(0.18to0.32inches)(Figure
25).
1.O-ring
2.Weight
3.Removetheplugfromthebearinghousingonthe outsideendoftherighthandcuttingunitandinstall theweightsandgasket.
4.Removetheshippingplugfromthebearinghousings ontheremainingcuttingunits.
5.InserttheO-ring(suppliedwiththecuttingunit)on theangeofthedrivemotor(Figure24).
3.Mountingbolts
Figure25
Cuttingunitsremovedforclarity
1.Liftarm3.Clearance
2.Floorplatebracket
Note:Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjustthe cylinderasfollows:
A.Backoffthestopboltsandadjustthecylinderto
attaintheclearance(Figure26).
Figure24
1.O-ring
6.Mountthemotortothedriveendofthecuttingunit, andsecureitwithtwocapscrewsprovidedwithcutting unit(Figure24).
2.Reelmotor
Figure26
1.Stopbolt3.Clearance
2.Liftarm
B.Backoffthejamnutonthecylinder(Figure27).
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Figure29
Figure27
1.Frontcylinder2.Jamnut
C.Removethepinfromtherodendandrotatethe
clevis.
D.Installthepinandchecktheclearance.
E.RepeatstepsAthroughDifnecessary.
F.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
Note:Iftherearliftarmclunksduringtransport, reducetheclearance.
2.Checktoensurethattheclearancebetweeneachlift armandstopboltis0.13to1.02mm(0.005to0.040 inches)(Figure26).
Note:Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjustthe stopboltstoattainclearance.
3.Starttheengine,raisetheliftarms,andchecktoensure thattheclearancebetweenthewearstraponthetopof therearcuttingunitwearbarandthebumperstrapis
0.51to2.54mm(0.02to0.10inches)(Figure28).
1.Rearcylinder2.Adjustingnut
B.Graspthecylinderrodclosetothenutwitha
pliersandragandrotatetherod.
C.Raisethecuttingunitsandchecktheclearance.
D.RepeatstepsAthroughCifnecessary.
E.Tightentheclevisjamnut.
Important:Lackofclearanceatthefrontstopsorthe rearwearbarcoulddamagetheliftarms.
Figure28
1.Wearbar2.Bumperstrap
Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjusttherear cylinderasfollows:
A.Lowerthecuttingunitsandbackoffthejamnut
onthecylinder(Figure29).
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ProductOverview
Controls
TiltSteeringLever
Pullthetiltsteeringlever(Figure30)backtoadjustthe steeringwheeltothedesiredposition,thenpushthelever forwardtotighten.
IndicatorSlot
Theslotintheoperatorplatform(Figure30)indicateswhen thecuttingunitsareinthecenterposition.
AngleIndicator
Theangleindicator(Figure30)indicatesthesidehillangleof themachineindegrees.
IgnitionSwitch
Figure30
1.Forwardtractionpedal4.Tiltsteeringlever
2.Reversetractionpedal5.Indicatorslot
3.Mow/transportslide
6.Angleindicator
TractionPedals
Pressthetractionforwardpedal(Figure30)tomoveforward. Presstractionreversepedal( toassistinstoppingwhenmovingforward.Also,allowthe pedaltomoveormoveittotheneutralpositiontostopthe machine.
Figure30)tomovebackwardor
Mow/TransportSlide
Usingyourheel,movethemow/transportslide(Figure30) tothelefttotransportandtotherighttomow.Thecutting
unitswillonlyoperateinthemowposition.
Important:Themowspeedissetatthefactoryto9.7 km/h(6mph).Itcanbeincreasedordecreasedby adjustingthespeedstopscrew(
Figure31).
Theignitionswitch(Figure32),whichisusedtostart,stop, andpreheattheengine,hasthreepositions:Off,On/Preheat, andStart.RotatethekeytotheOn/Preheatpositionuntilthe glowplugindicatorlightgoesout(approximately7seconds); thenrotatethekeytotheStartpositiontoengagethestarter motor.Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts.Thekeywill moveautomaticallytotheOn/Runposition.T oshutthe engineoff,rotatethekeytotheOffpositionandremovethe keyfromtheswitchtopreventaccidentalstarting.
Figure32
1.Throttle
2.Hourmeter
3.Temperaturelight9.Ignitionswitch
4.Oilpressurelight
5.Glowplugindicatorlight1 1.Liftleverlock
6.Alternatorlight
7.Cuttingunitdriveswitch
8.Cuttingunitshiftlever
10.Parkingbrake
1.Speedstopscrew
Figure31
Throttle
Movethethrottle(Figure32)forwardtoincreasetheengine speedandrearwardtodecreasetheenginespeed.
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CuttingUnitDriveSwitch
ParkingBrake
Thecuttingunitdriveswitch(Figure32)hastwopositions: EngageandDisengage.Therockerswitchoperatesasolenoid valveonthevalvebanktodrivethecuttingunits.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure32)indicatesthetotalhoursof machineoperation.Thehourmeterstartstofunction wheneverthekeyswitchisOn.
CuttingUnitShiftLever
Tolowerthecuttingunitstotheground,movethecutting unitshiftlever(Figure32)forward.Thecuttingunitswillnot dropunlesstheengineisrunning,andtheywillnotoperatein theraisedposition.Toraisethecuttingunits,pulltheshift leverrearwardtotheRaiseposition.
Movethelevertotherightorlefttomovethecuttingunits inthesamedirection.Thisshouldonlybedonewhenthe cuttingunitsareraisedoriftheyareonthegroundandthe machineismoving(Model03170only).
Note:Theleverdoesnothavetobeheldintheforward positionwhilethecuttingunitsarelowered.
Whenevertheengineisshutoff,engagetheparkingbrake (Figure32)topreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine. Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluponthelever.Theengine willstopifyoupressthetractionpedalwiththeparkingbrake engaged.
LiftLeverLock
Movetheliftleverlock(Figure32)rearwardtopreventthe cuttingunitsfromdropping.
ReelSpeedControl
Thereelspeedcontrolislocatedundertheconsolecover (Figure33).Toobtainthedesiredcliprate(reelspeed),rotate thereelspeedcontrolknobtotheappropriateheight-of-cut settingandmowerspeed.RefertoSelectingtheClipRate.
DANGER
Shiftingthecuttingunitsdownhilldecreases machinestability.Thiscouldcausearollover, whichmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Shiftthecuttingunitsuphillwhileonasidehill.
EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning Light
Thetemperaturewarninglight(Figure32)glowsiftheengine coolanttemperatureishigh.Ifthetractionunitisnotstopped andthecoolanttemperaturerisesanother10°F,theengine willkill.
OilPressureWarningLight
Theoilpressurewarninglight(Figure32)glowsiftheengine oilpressuredropsbelowasafelevel.
AlternatorLight
Thealternatorlight(Figure32)shouldbeoffwhentheengine isrunning.Ifitison,thechargingsystemshouldbechecked andrepairedasnecessary.
Figure33
1.Reelspeedcontrol2.Backlapcontrol
BacklapControl
Thebacklapcontrolislocatedundertheconsolecover (Figure33).RotatetheknobtoRforbacklappingandtoF formowing.Donotchangetheknobpositionwhilethe reelsarerotating.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure34)registerstheamountoffuelin thetank.
GlowPlugIndicator
Theglowplugindicatorlight(Figure32)willglowwhenthe glowplugsareoperating.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;however,the oillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandaftertheengineisrst started.
Crankcasecapacityisapproximately2.8liters(4quarts)with thelter.
Figure34
1.Foreandaftlever
2.Fuelgauge
ForeandAftSeatAdjustments
Movethelever(Figure34)onthesideoftheseatoutward, slidetheseattothedesiredposition,andreleasethelever tolocktheseatintoposition.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
TransportWidth
Widthofcut183cm(72inches)or216cm
Length
Height
Netweight*844kg(1860lbs)
Fueltankcapacity
203cm(80inches)in183 cm(72inches)widthofcut 234cm(92inches)in216cm (85inches)widthofcut
(85inches)widthofcut
248cm(93inch)
180cm(71inches)withROPS
28liters(7.5gallons).
Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing specications:
APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4orhigher.
Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above0ºF(-17ºC))
Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(alltemperatures)
Note:ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefroma distributorineither15W-40or10W-30viscosity.Seethe partscatalogforpartnumbers.
Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhenthe engineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedfortheday.Ifit hasalreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrainbackdownto thesumpforatleast10minutesbeforechecking.Iftheoil levelisatorbelowthe“add”markonthedipstick,addoilto bringtheoilleveltothe“full”mark.Donotoverll.Ifthe oillevelisbetweenthe“full”and“add”marks,youdonot needtoaddoil.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Removethedipstick(Figure35)andwipeitwitha cleanrag.
GroundspeedMow:0-10km/h(0-6mph);
Transport:0-14km/h(0-9 mph).Reverse:0-6km/h(0-4 mph)
*Withcuttingunitsanduids

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.
Figure35
1.Dipstick
3.Pushthedipstickdownintothedipsticktubeand ensurethatitisseatedfully,thenpullthedipstickout andchecktheoillevel.
4.Iftheoillevelislow ,removetheoilllcap(Figure36) andgraduallyaddsmallquantitiesofoil,checkingthe
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levelfrequently,untilthelevelreachestheFullmark onthedipstick.
Figure36
1.Oilllcap
5.Installtheoilllcapandclosethehood.
Important:Besuretokeeptheengineoillevel betweentheupperandlowerlimitsontheoil gauge.Enginefailuremayoccurasaresultofover llingorunderllingtheengineoil.

FillingtheFuelTank

DANGER
Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.Are orexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothersand cancausepropertydamage.
fuelatlowertemperaturesprovidesalowerashpointand coldowcharacteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce pluggingofthefuellter.
Useofsummergradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)willcontribute towardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreasedpowercompared towintergradefuel.
BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelofup toB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).Thepetrodiesel portionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.Observethe followingprecautions:
Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication
ASTMD6751orEN14214.
TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975
orEN590.
Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodieselblends.
UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblendsincold
weather.
Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelasthey
maybedegradedovertime.
Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter
convertingtobiodieselblends.
Contactadistributorformoreinformationonbiodiesel
blendedfuel.
1.Cleantheareaaroundthefueltankcap(
Figure37).
Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors,in anopenarea,whentheengineisoffandiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add fueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm (1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomoftheller neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsthe fueltoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe ignitedbyaspark.
Storefuelinaclean,safety-approvedcontainer andkeepthecapinplace.
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow (<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchasefuelin quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daystoensurefuel freshness.
Thefueltankcapacityisapproximately28liters(7.5gallons).
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures above-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade(No.1-DorNo. 1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Usingwintergrade
Figure37
1.Fueltankcap
2.Removethefueltankcap.
3.Fillthetanktothebottomofthellerneck.Donot
overll.
4.Installthecap.
5.Wipeupanyfuelthatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheCoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Cleandebrisoffoftheradiatorandtheoilcoolerdaily(Figure
38).Cleantheradiatorhourlyifconditionsareextremely dustyanddirty;refertoCleaningtheEngineCoolingSystem.
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Figure38
1.Accesspanel
2.Radiator
3.Oilcooler
Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solutionofwater andpermanentethyleneglycolanti-freeze.Checkthecoolant levelatthebeginningofeachdaybeforestartingtheengine.
Thecapacityofthecoolingsystemisapproximately5.7liters (6quarts).
2.Ifthecoolantlevelislow,removetheexpansiontank capandreplenishthesystem.Donotoverll.
3.Installtheexpansiontankcap.

CheckingtheHydraulic System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe
hydraulicuidlevel.
Thehydraulicuidtankislledatthefactorywith approximately13.2liters(3.5U.S.gallons)ofhigh-quality hydraulicuid.Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuid
beforetheengineisrststartedanddailythereafter. TherecommendedreplacementuidisT oroPremium AllSeasonHydraulicFluid(Availablein5-gallonpailsor
55-gallondrums.SeepartscatalogorTorodistributorfor partnumbers.)
Alternateuids:IftheT orouidisnotavailable,other uidsmaybeusedprovidedtheymeetallthefollowing materialpropertiesandindustryspecications.Torodoesnot recommendusingsyntheticuid.Consultwithalubricant distributortoidentifyasatisfactoryproduct.
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,thepressurized,hot coolantcanescapeandcauseburns.
Donotopentheradiatorcapwhentheengine isrunning.
Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,and openthecapslowlytoallowsteamtoescape.
1.Checkthecoolantlevelintheexpansiontank(Figure ).
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Figure39
1.Expansiontank
Note:Withacoldengine,thecoolantlevelshouldbe approximatelymidwaybetweenthemarksontheside ofthetank.
Note:Torowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamage causedbyimpropersubstitutions,souseonlyproducts fromreputablemanufacturerswhowillstandbehindtheir recommendation.
HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPointAnti-wearHydraulic Fluid,ISOVG46
MaterialProperties:
Viscosity,ASTMD445cSt@40°C44to48
ViscosityIndexASTM D2270 PourPoint,ASTMD97-34°Fto-49°F
IndustrySpecications:
VickersI-286-S(QualityLevel),VickersM-2950-S (QualityLevel),DenisonHF-0
cSt@100°C7.9to8.5 140to160
Important:TheISOVG46Multigradeuidhasbeen foundtoofferoptimalperformanceinawiderangeof temperatureconditions.Foroperationinconsistently highambienttemperatures,65°F(18°C)to120°F (49°C),ISOVG68hydraulicuidmayofferimproved performance.
PremiumBiodegradableHydraulicFluid-MobilEAL EnviroSyn46H
Important:MobilEALEnviroSyn46Histheonly syntheticbiodegradableuidapprovedbyT oro.This uidiscompatiblewiththeelastomersusedinToro hydraulicsystemsandissuitableforawide-range oftemperatureconditions.Thisuidiscompatible withconventionalmineraloils,butformaximum biodegradabilityandperformancethehydraulicsystem shouldbethoroughlyushedofconventionaluid.The oilisavailablein19liters(5gallon)containersor55 gallondrumsfromyourMobilDistributor.
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Important:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless, makingitdifculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditive forthehydraulicsystemoilisavailablein20ml(2/3 oz.)bottles.Onebottleissufcientfor15-22liters(4-6 gallons)ofhydraulicoil.Orderpartno.44-2500from yourauthorizedT orodistributor.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,andstoptheengine.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthellerneckandcapofthe
hydraulicuidtank(Figure40)andremovethecap.

CheckingtheReel-to-Bedknife Contact

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Checkthereel-to-bedknifecontactevenifthequalityof cuthadbeenacceptablepreviously.Theremustbelight contactacrossthefulllengthofthereelandbedknife;refer toAdjustingReeltoBedknifeintheCuttingUnitOperator’ s Manual.

TorquingtheWheelNuts

ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour
Aftertherst10hours Every200hours
Torquethewheelnutsto61to88N-m(45to65ft-lb).
WARNING
Failuretomaintainpropertorqueofthewheelnuts couldresultinpersonalinjury.
Figure40
1.Hydraulicuidtankcap
3.Removethedipstickfromthellerneckandwipeit
withacleanrag.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck; thenremoveitandchecktheuidlevel.Theuidlevel shouldbewithin6mm(1/4inch)ofthemarkonthe dipstick.
4.Ifthelevelislow ,addtheappropriateuidtoraisethe
leveltothefullmark.
5.Installthedipstickandcapontothellerneck.

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Thetiresareover-inatedforshipping.Therefore,release someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Theproperair pressureinthetiresis97to124kPa(14to18psi).
Note:Maintaintherecommendedpressureinalltiresto ensureagoodqualityofcutandpropermachineperformance.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

Youmayneedtobleedthefuelsystemifanyofthe followingsituationshaveoccurred(refertoBleeding theFuelSystem):
Itistheinitialstartupofanewengine.
Theenginehasceasedrunningduetolackoffuel.
Maintenancehasbeenperformeduponthefuel
systemcomponents;e.g.,lterreplaced,etc.
StartingtheEngine
1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeissetandthereeldrive switchisintheDisengageposition.
2.Removeyourfootfromthetractionpedalandensure thatthepedalisintheneutralposition.
3.Movethethrottlelevertothe1/2throttleposition.
4.Insertthekeyintotheswitchandrotateittothe On/Preheatpositionuntiltheglowplugindicatorlight goesout(approximately7seconds);thenrotatethe keytotheStartpositiontoengagethestartermotor. Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts.
DANGER
Lowtirepressuredecreasesmachinesidehill stability.Thiscouldcausearollover,whichmay resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Donotunder-inatethetires.
Note:ThekeywillmoveautomaticallytotheOn/Run position.
Important:Topreventoverheatingofthestarter motor,donotengagethestarterlongerthan15 seconds.After10secondsofcontinuouscranking, wait60secondsbeforeengagingthestartermotor again.
5.Whentheengineisstartedforthersttimeorafteran overhauloftheengine,operatethemachineinforward
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andreverseforonetotwominutes.Alsooperatethe liftleverandcuttingunitdriveswitchtoensureproper operationofallparts.
Note:Turnthesteeringwheeltotheleftandright tocheckthesteeringresponse,thenshuttheengine offandcheckforoilleaks,looseparts,andanyother noticeablemalfunctions.
CAUTION
Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforecheckingforoilleaks,loose parts,andothermalfunctions.
StoppingtheEngine
MovethethrottlecontroltotheIdleposition,movethereel driveswitchtoDisengage,androtatethestarterkeytoOff.
Note:Removethekeyfromtheswitchtopreventaccidental starting.

BleedingtheFuelSystem

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,andensurethatthe fueltankisatleasthalffull.
2.Unlatchandraisethehood.
DANGER
Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.A reorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcancausepropertydamage.
Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors, inanopenarea,whentheengineisoffand iscold.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis 6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthe bottomofthellerneck.Thisemptyspace inthetankallowsthefueltoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwherefuel fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storefuelinaclean,safety-approved containerandkeepthecapinplace.
3.Opentheairbleedscrewonthefuelinjectionpump (Figure41).
Figure41
1.Fuelinjectionpumpbleedscrew
4.TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOnposition. Theelectricfuelpumpwillbeginoperation,thereby forcingairoutaroundtheairbleedscrew .
Note:LeavethekeyintheOnpositionuntilasolid streamoffuelowsoutaroundthescrew .
5.TightenthescrewandturnthekeytoOff.
Note:Normallytheengineshouldstartafterfollowingthe bleedingproceduresabove.However,iftheenginedoesnot start,airmaybetrappedbetweentheinjectionpumpandthe injectors;refertoBleedingAirfromtheInjectors.

CheckingtheInterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
CAUTION
Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly, causingpersonalinjury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.
1.Ensurethatallbystandersareawayfromtheareaof operation,andkeephandsandfeetawayfromthe cuttingunits.
2.Whilesittingontheseat,theenginemustnotstart witheitherthecuttingunitswitchengagedorthe tractionpedalengaged.Correcttheproblemifitisnot operatingproperly.
3.Whilesittingontheseat,putthetractionpedalin neutral,disengagetheparkingbrake,andsetthecutting unitswitchintheOffposition.Theengineshouldstart. Risefromtheseatandslowlypressthetractionpedal, andtheengineshouldstopinonetothreeseconds. Correcttheproblemifitisnotoperatingproperly.
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Note:Themachineisequippedwithaninterlockswitchon theparkingbrake.Theenginewillstopifthetractionpedalis pressedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

TowingtheTractionUnit

Incaseofanemergency ,themachinecanbetowedfora shortdistance;however,Torodoesnotrecommendthisas astandardprocedure.
Important:Donottowthemachinefasterthan3to 4km/h(2to3mph)becauseitmaydamagethedrive system.Ifthemachinemustbemovedaconsiderable distance,transportitonatruckortrailer.
1.Locatethebypassvalveonthepump(Figure42)and rotateit90°.
START.OutputLEDsmonitorrelayconditionindicatingthe presenceofvoltageatoneofthreespecicoutputterminals.
Outputcircuitsdonotdetermineoutputdeviceintegrity,so electricaltroubleshootingincludesoutputLEDinspection andconventionaldeviceandwireharnessintegritytesting. Measurethedisconnectedcomponentimpedance,the impedancethroughwireharness(disconnectatSCM),orby temporarily”testenergizing”thespeciccomponent.
TheSCMdoesnotconnecttoanexternalcomputerorhand helddevice,cannotbere-programmed,anddoesnotrecord intermittentfaulttroubleshootingdata.
ThedecalontheSCMonlyincludessymbols.ThreeLED outputsymbolsareshownintheoutputbox.AllotherLEDs areinputs.Thechartbelowidentiesthesymbols.
Figure42
1.Bypassvalve
2.Beforestartingtheengine,closethebypassvalveby rotatingit90°(1/4turn).Donotstarttheenginewhile thevalveisopen.

StandardControlModule (SCM)

TheStandardControlModuleisapottedelectronicdevice producedinaone-size-ts-allconguration.Themodule usessolidstateandmechanicalcomponentstomonitorand controlstandardelectricalfeaturesrequiredforsafeproduct operation.
Themodulemonitorsinputsincludingneutral,parkingbrake, PTO,start,backlap,andhightemperature.Themodule energizesoutputsincludingPTO,Starter,andETR(energize torun)solenoid.
Themoduleisdividedintoinputsandoutputs.Inputsand outputsareidentiedbygreenLEDindicatorsmountedon theprintedcircuitboard.
Thestartcircuitinputisenergizedby12VDC.Allother inputsareenergizedwhenthecircuitisclosedtoground. EachinputhasaLEDthatisilluminatedwhenthespecic circuitisenergized.UsetheinputLEDsforswitchandinput circuittroubleshooting.
Figure43
HerearethelogicaltroubleshootingstepsfortheSCMdevice.
1.Determinetheoutputfaultyouaretryingtoresolve (PTO,START,orETR).
2.MovethekeyswitchtotheOnpositionandensure thattheredpowerLEDisilluminated.
3.MovealltheinputswitchestoensurethatallLEDs changestate.
4.Positiontheinputdevicesattheappropriatepositionto achievetheappropriateoutput.Usethefollowinglogic charttodeterminetheappropriateinputcondition.
5.IfthespecicoutputLEDisilluminatedwithoutthe appropriateoutputfunction,checktheoutputharness, connections,andcomponent.Repairasneeded.
6.IfthespecicoutputLEDisnotilluminated,check bothfuses.
7.IfthespecicoutputLEDisnotilluminatedandthe inputsareintheappropriatecondition,installanew SCManddetermineifthefaultdisappears.
Eachrow(across)inthelogicchartbelowidentiesinputand outputrequirementsforeachspecicproductfunction.The productfunctionsarelistedintheleftcolumn.Thesymbols identifythespeciccircuitconditionincluding:energizedto voltage,closedtoground,andopentoground.
Outputcircuitsareenergizedbyanappropriatesetofinput conditions.ThethreeoutputsincludePTO,ETR,and
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INPUTSOUTPUTS
FunctionPower
Start
Run(Off Unit)
Run(On Unit)
Mow
Backlap
HiTemp
ON
In Neutral
StartON
OO
OO
Brake ON
+
OOOOOOO
OO
O
OO
PTOONInSeat
O
(–)Indicatesacircuitclosedtoground—LEDON.
(O)Indicatesacircuitopentogroundorde-energized
—LEDOFF.
(+)Indicatesanenergizedcircuit(clutchcoil,solenoid,or
startinput)—LEDON.
ABlankindicatesacircuitthatisnotinvolvedwiththe
logic.
Totroubleshoot,turnonthekeywithoutstartingtheengine. Identifythespecicfunctionthatdoesnotworkandwork acrossthelogicchart.Inspecttheconditionofeachinput LED’stoensurethatitmatchesthelogicchart.
OO
HiTempBacklap
OO
OOO
OOO
Start
++
O
OOO
ETR
+
+
++
++
PTO
O
O
O
IftheinputLEDsarecorrect,checktheoutputLED .Ifthe outputLEDisilluminatedbutthedeviceisnotenergized, measuretheavailablevoltageattheoutputdevice,the continuityofthedisconnecteddevice,andthepotential voltageonthegroundcircuit(oatingground).Repairswill varydependingonyourndings.
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OperatingTips
GeneralTipsforModel03171
DANGER
Themowerhasauniquetractionsystemthatwill allowthemachinetomoveforwardonsidehills, eveniftheuphillwheelshouldcomeoffofthe ground.Ifthisshouldhappen,theoperatororany bystanderscouldbeseriouslyinjuredorkilledina rollover.
Theslopeangleatwhichthemachinewilltipis dependentonmanyfactors.Amongtheseare mowingconditionssuchaswetorundulatingturf, speed(especiallyinturns),positionofthecutting units(withSidewinder),tirepressure,andoperator experience.
Atsidehillanglesof15degreesorless,theriskof arolloverislow.Astheslopeangleincreasestoa recommendedmaximumlimitof25degrees,the riskofarolloverincreasestoamoderatelevel.
not ex ceed a 20 deg r ee side hill slope ang le because the risk of a r ollo v er and serious injur y or death is v er y high.
Todeterminewhichhillsorslopesyoumaysafely operateon,youmustconductasitesurveyof themowingarea.Whenperformingthissite survey,alwaysusecommonsenseandtakeinto considerationtheturfconditionandtherollover risk.T odeterminewhichhillsorslopesmaybe safelyoperatedon,usetheinclinometerprovided witheachmachine.Toperformasitesurvey,laya
1.25mplank(4ft2x4)ontheslopesurfaceand measuretheangleoftheslope.The1.25mplank (4ft2x4)willaveragetheslopebutwillnottake intoconsiderationdipsorholeswhichcancausea suddenchangeinsidehillangle.
T he maximum
side hill ang le should not be g r eater than 20 deg r ees.
Additionally,themachineisequippedwithan angleindicatormountedonthesteeringtube.This indicatesthesidehillanglethemachineisonand identiestherecommendedmaximumlimitof25 degrees.
Al w ays w ear y our seat belt.
Practiceoperatingthemachineandbecomethoroughly
familiarwithit.
Starttheengineandrunitathalfidleuntilitwarmsup.
Pushthethrottleleverallthewayforward,liftthecutting units,disengagetheparkingbrake,presstheforward tractionpedal,andcarefullydrivetoanopenarea.
Do
Practicemovingforwardandreverse,andstartingand
stoppingthemachine.Tostop,takeyourfootoffofthe tractionpedalandletitreturntoneutralorpressdown onthereversepedaltostop.Goingdownahill,youmay needtousethereversepedaltostop.
Whendrivingonslopes,driveslowlytomaintainsteering
controlandavoidturnstopreventrollovers.Insidehill situationsyoushouldshiftthesidewindercuttingunits totheuphillsidetogiveyoumorestability.Conversely, shiftingthecuttingunitstothedownhillsidewillgive youlessstability.Thisshouldalwaysbedonebefore goingonasidehill.
Whenpossible,mowupanddownhillsratherthanacross
them.Havethecuttingunitsloweredwhengoingdowna hilltomaintainsteeringcontrol.Donotattempttoturn onahill.
Practicedrivingaroundobstacleswiththecuttingunits
upanddown.Becarefulwhendrivingbetweennarrow objectssothatyoudonotdamagethemachineorcutting units.
OntheSidewinderunit,getafeelforthereachofthe
cuttingunitssothatyoudonothangthemupordamage theminanyway.
Donotshifttheunitsfromsidetoside,unlessthecutting
unitsaredownandthemachineismoving,orthecutting unitsareupinthetransportposition.Shiftingthecutting unitswhentheyaredownandthemachineisnotmoving maydamagetheturf.
Alwaysdriveslowlyinroughareas.
Ifapersonappearsinorneartheoperatingarea,stop
themachine,anddonotstartitagainuntiltheareais cleared.Themachineisdesignedforoneperson.Never letanyoneelserideonthemachinewithyou.Thisis extremelydangerousandcouldresultinseriousinjury.
Accidentscanhappentoanyone.Themostcommon
causesareexcessivespeed,suddenturns,terrain(not knowingwhichslopesandhillscanbemowedsafely),not stoppingtheenginebeforeleavingtheoperator’sseat, anddrugsthatimpairyouralertness.Coldcapsulesor prescriptiondrugsmaycausedrowsiness,ascanalcohol andotherdrugs.Stayalertandstaysafe.Failuretodoso couldresultinseriousinjury.
TheSidewinderoffersuptoamaximumof33cm(13
inches)ofoverhang,allowingyoutotrimclosertothe edgeofsandtrapsandotherobstacles,whileatthesame timekeepingthetractortiresasfarawayfromtheedge oftrapsorwaterhazardsaspossible.
Ifanobstacleisintheway,shiftthecuttingunitstoeasily
mowaroundit.
Whentransportingthemachinefromoneworkareato
another,raisethecuttingunitstothefullyupposition, movethemow/transportslidetothelefttotransport, andplacethethrottleintheFastposition.
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GeneralTipsforModel03170
DANGER
Themowerhasauniquetractionsystemthatwill allowthemachinetomoveforwardonsidehills, eveniftheuphillwheelshouldcomeoffofthe ground.Ifthisshouldhappen,theoperatororany bystanderscouldbeseriouslyinjuredorkilledina rollover.
Theslopeangleatwhichthemachinewilltipis dependentonmanyfactors.Amongtheseare mowingconditionssuchaswetorundulatingturf, speed(especiallyinturns),positionofthecutting units,tirepressure,andoperatorexperience.
Atsidehillanglesof20degreesorless,theriskof arolloverislow.Astheslopeangleincreasestoa recommendedmaximumlimitof25degrees,the riskofarolloverincreasestoamoderatelevel.
not ex ceed a 25 deg r ee side hill slope ang le because the risk of a r ollo v er and serious injur y or death is v er y high.
Todeterminewhichhillsorslopesyoumaysafely operateon,youmustconductasitesurveyof themowingarea.Whenperformingthissite survey,alwaysusecommonsenseandtakeinto considerationtheturfconditionandtherollover risk.T odeterminewhichhillsorslopesmaybe safelyoperatedon,usetheinclinometerprovided witheachmachine.Toperformasitesurvey,laya
1.25mplank(4ft2x4)ontheslopesurfaceand measuretheangleoftheslope.The1.25mplank (4ft2x4)willaveragetheslopebutwillnottake intoconsiderationdipsorholeswhichcancausea suddenchangeinsidehillangle.
T he maximum
side hill ang le should not be g r eater than 25 deg r ees.
Additionally,themachineisequippedwithan angleindicatormountedonthesteeringtube.This indicatesthesidehillanglethemachineisonand identiestherecommendedmaximumlimitof25 degrees.
Al w ays w ear y our seat belt.
Practiceoperatingthemachineandbecomethoroughly
familiarwithit.
Starttheengineandrunitathalfidleuntilitwarmsup.
Pushthethrottleleverallthewayforward,liftthecutting units,disengagetheparkingbrake,presstheforward tractionpedal,andcarefullydrivetoanopenarea.
Practicemovingforwardandreverse,andstartingand
stoppingthemachine.Tostop,takeyourfootoffofthe tractionpedalandletitreturntoneutralorpressdown
Do
onthereversepedaltostop.Goingdownahill,youmay needtousethereversepedaltostop.
Whendrivingonslopes,driveslowlytomaintainsteering
controlandavoidturnstopreventrollovers.Insidehill situationsyoushouldshiftthesidewindercuttingunits totheuphillsidetogiveyoumorestability.Conversely, shiftingthecuttingunitstothedownhillsidewillgive youlessstability.Thisshouldalwaysbedonebefore goingonasidehill.
Whenpossible,mowupanddownhillsratherthanacross
them.Havethecuttingunitsloweredwhengoingdowna hilltomaintainsteeringcontrol.Donotattempttoturn onahill.
Practicedrivingaroundobstacleswiththecuttingunits
upanddown.Becarefulwhendrivingbetweennarrow objectssothatyoudonotdamagethemachineorcutting units.
OntheSidewinderunit,getafeelforthereachofthe
cuttingunitssothatyoudonothangthemupordamage theminanyway.
Donotshifttheunitsfromsidetoside,unlessthecutting
unitsaredownandthemachineismoving,orthecutting unitsareupinthetransportposition.Shiftingthecutting unitswhentheyaredownandthemachineisnotmoving maydamagetheturf.
Alwaysdriveslowlyinroughareas.
Ifapersonappearsinorneartheoperatingarea,stop
themachine,anddonotstartitagainuntiltheareais cleared.Themachineisdesignedforoneperson.Never letanyoneelserideonthemachinewithyou.Thisis extremelydangerousandcouldresultinseriousinjury.
Accidentscanhappentoanyone.Themostcommon
causesareexcessivespeed,suddenturns,terrain(not knowingwhichslopesandhillscanbemowedsafely),not stoppingtheenginebeforeleavingtheoperator’sseat, anddrugsthatimpairyouralertness.Coldcapsulesor prescriptiondrugsmaycausedrowsiness,ascanalcohol andotherdrugs.Stayalertandstaysafe.Failuretodoso couldresultinseriousinjury.
TheSidewinderoffersuptoamaximumof33cm(13
inches)ofoverhang,allowingyoutotrimclosertothe edgeofsandtrapsandotherobstacles,whileatthesame timekeepingthetractortiresasfarawayfromtheedge oftrapsorwaterhazardsaspossible.
Ifanobstacleisintheway,shiftthecuttingunitstoeasily
mowaroundit.
Whentransportingthemachinefromoneworkareato
another,raisethecuttingunitstothefullyupposition, movethemow/transportslidetothelefttotransport, andplacethethrottleintheFastposition.
MowingTechniques
Tobegincutting,engagethecuttingunits,thenapproach
themowingareaslowly.Oncethefrontcuttingunitsare overthemowingarea,lowerthecuttingunits.
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Toachievetheprofessionalstraight-linecutandstriping
thatisdesirableforsomeapplications,ndatreeorother objectinthedistanceanddrivestraighttowardit.
Important:Ifthereelspeedistooslow ,youmaynotice visibleclipmarks.Ifthereelspeedistoofast,thecut mayhaveafuzzyappearance.
Assoonasthefrontcuttingunitsreachtheedgeofthe
mowingarea,liftthecuttingunitsandperformateardrop shapedturntoquicklylineyouupforyournextpass.
Tomowaroundbunkers,ponds,orothercontours
easily,usetheSidewinderandmovethecontrolleverleft orright,dependingonyourmowingapplication.The cuttingunitscanalsobeshiftedtovarytiretracking.
Thecuttingunitstendtothrowgrasstothefrontorthe
rearofthemachine.Frontthrowshouldbeusedwhen cuttingsmalleramountsofgrass;thus,leavingabetter after-cutappearance.T othrowclippingstothefront, simplyclosetherearshieldonthecuttingunits.
CAUTION
Topreventpersonalinjuryordamagetothe machine,donotopenorclosethecuttingunit shieldswhiletheengineisrunning.
Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeopeningorclosingthecuttingunit shields.
Whencuttinglargeramountsofgrass,positiontheshields
tojustbelowhorizontal.Donotopentheshieldstoo
faroranexcessiveamountofclippingscouldbuild upontheframe,rearradiatorscreen,andengine area.
Adjustthecliprate(reelspeed)asfollows:
1.Verifytheheight-of-cutsettingonthecuttingunits. Usethecolumnofthechartlistingeither5or8reels, andndtheheight-of-cutlistingnearesttheactual height-of-cutsetting.Lookacrossthecharttondthe numberthatcorrespondstothatheightofcut.
Thecuttingunitsarealsoequippedwithbalanceweights
onthenon-motorendtogiveanevencut.Youcanadd orremoveweightsifamismatchoccursonyourturf.
AfterMowing
Aftermowing,thoroughlywashthemachinewithagarden hosewithoutanozzletopreventexcessivewaterpressure frompreventcontaminationanddamagetothesealsand bearings.Ensurethattheradiatorandoilcoolerarekept freeofdirtorgrassclippings.Aftercleaning,inspectthe machineforpossiblehydraulicuidleaks,damage,orwear tothehydraulicandmechanicalcomponents.Checkthe cuttingunitbladestoensurethattheyaresharpandthatthe reel-to-bedknifecontactisproperlyadjusted.
Important:Afterwashingthemachine,movethe Sidewindermechanismfromlefttorightseveraltimes toremovethewaterbetweenthebearingblocksandthe crosstube(model03170only).
SelectingtheClipRate(ReelSpeed)
Toachieveaconsistent,highqualityofcutandauniform after-cutappearance,itisimportantthatthereelspeedbe matchedtotheheightofcut.
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REELSPEEDSELECTIONCHART
Height-of-Cut
5-BladeReel8-BladeReel
8kph
(5MPH)
9.6kph
(6MPH)
8kph
(5MPH)
9.6kph
(6MPH)
63.5 mm
60.32 mm
57.15 mm
53.97 mm
50.8 mm
47.62 mm
44.45 mm
41.27 mm
38.10 mm
34.92 mm
31.75 mm
28.75 mm
25.40 mm
22.22 mm
19.05 mm
15.87 mm
12.70 mm
9.52 mm
2-1/2
inches
2-3/8
inches
2-1/4
inches
2-1/8
inches
2inches34
1-7/8
inches
1-3/4
inches
1-5/8
inches
1-1/2
inches
1-3/8
inches
1-1/4
inches
1-1/8
inches
1inch9
7/8inch9*9*
3/4inch9*9*
5/8inch9*9*
1/2inch9*9*
3/8inch9*9*
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34
34
34
4
4
5
57
5
6944
8
5
5
6
834
9*
9*
3*3*
3*3*
3*3*
3*3*
3*3*
3*3*
3*3*
3*3*
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4
5
57
7
9
9
9
Figure44
1.Reelspeedcontrol2.Backlapcontrol
3.Operatethemachineforseveraldays,thenexaminethe cuttoensurethequalityofcut.Thereelspeedknob maybesetonepositiononeithersideoftheposition indicatedonthecharttoaccountfordifferencesin grasscondition,grasslengthremoved,andpersonal preference.
5
6
9
9*
9*
9*
*Torodoesnotrecommendthisheight-of-cutand/or mowingspeed.
Note:Thehigherthenumber,thehigherthespeed.
2.Turnthereelspeedcontrolknob(Figure44)tothe numbersettingdeterminedinStep1.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Afterthersthour
Aftertherst10hours
Aftertherst50hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every150hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•T orquethewheelnuts.
•T orquethewheelnuts.
•Checktheconditionandtensionofallbelts.
•Changethehydrauliclter.
•Changetheoilandoillter.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checktheenginecoolantlevel.
•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checkthereel-to-bedknifecontact.
•Checktheinterlocksystem.
•Drainthewaterseparator.
•Cleantheradiatorandoilcooler.
•Checkthehydrauliclinesandhoses.
•Checktheelectrolytelevel.(Ifmachineisinstorage,checkevery30days.)
•Lubricateallbearingsandbushings.(Lubricateallbearingsandbushingsdailywhen conditionsaredustyanddirty.)
•Checktheconditionandtensionofallbelts.
•Changetheoilandoillter.
•T orquethewheelnuts.
Every200hours
Every400hours
Every500hours
Every2years
•Servicetheaircleaner(Morefrequentlyinextremedustyordirtyconditions)
•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.
•Changethehydrauliclter.
•Checkthefuellinesandconnections.
•Replacethefuelltercanister.
•Changethehydraulicuid.
•Greasethebearingsintherearaxle.
•Drainandcleanthefueltank.
•Drainandushthecoolantsystem(T aketoanauthorizedTorodealerorrefertothe ServiceManual).
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist

Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof:
MaintenanceCheckItem
Checkthesafetyinterlock operation.
Checkthebrakeoperation.
Checkthefuellevel.
Checktheengineoillevel.
Checkthecoolingsystem uidlevel.
Drainthewater/fuel separator.
Checktheairlter ,dustcup, andburpvalve.
Checkforunusualengine
2
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-upanydamagedpaint.
1
Checktheglowplugandinjectornozzlesifstartingishard,thereisexcesssmoke,orroughrunningisnoted.
2
Immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted.
Mon.T ues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.
Sat.Sun.
Important:Refertoyourengine
NotationforAreasofConcern
Inspectionperformedby:
ItemDate
Operator's Man ual
foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
Information
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NotationforAreasofConcern(cont'd.)

ServiceIntervalChart

Premaintenance Procedures

RemovingtheHood

Thehoodmaybeeasilyremovedtoeasemaintenance proceduresintheengineareaofthemachine.
1.Unlatchandraisethehood.
2.Removethecotterpinthatsecuresthehoodpivotto themountingbrackets(
Figure46).
Figure45
Figure46
1.Cotterpin
3.Slidethehoodtotherightside,lifttheotherside,and pullitoutofthebrackets.
Note:Reversetheproceduretoinstallthehood.
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Lubrication

GreasingtheBearingsAnd Bushings

ServiceInterval:Every50hours(Lubricateallbearingsand
bushingsdailywhenconditionsaredusty anddirty.)
Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)
Themachinehasgreasettingsthatmustbelubricated regularlywithNo.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBaseGrease. Bearingsandbushingsmustbelubricateddailywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyanddirty.Dusty anddirtyoperatingconditionscouldcausedirttogetinto thebearingsandbushings,resultinginacceleratedwear. Lubricatethegreasettingsimmediatelyaftereverywashing, regardlessoftheintervalspecied.
Thegreasettinglocationsandquantitiesareasfollows:
Figure49
Rearcuttingunitpivot(Figure47)
Figure47
Frontcuttingunitpivot(Figure48)
Steeringpivot(Figure50)
Figure50
Rearliftarmpivotandliftcylinder(2)(Figure51)
Figure48
SideWindercylinderends(2;model03170only)(Figure
49)
Figure51
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Leftfrontliftarmpivotandliftcylinder(2)(Figure52)
Figure52
Rightfrontliftarmpivotandliftcylinder(2)(Figure53)
Figure55
Belttensionpivot(Figure56)
Figure53
Neutraladjustmechanism(Figure54)
Figure54
Mow/transportslide(Figure55)
Figure56
Steeringcylinder(Figure57).
Figure57
Note:Ifdesired,installanadditionalgreasettingin
theotherendofthesteeringcylinder.Removethetire, installthetting,greasethetting,removethetting,and installtheplug(Figure58).
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SealedBearings

Bearingsrarelyfailfromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship. Themostcommonreasonforfailureismoistureand contaminationworkingitswaypasttheprotectiveseals. Bearingsthataregreasedwillrelyuponregularmaintenance topurgeharmfuldebrisfromthebearingarea.Sealed bearingsrelyonaninitialllofspecialgreaseandarobust integralsealtokeepcontaminantsandmoistureoutofthe rollingelements.
Figure58
Thesealedbearingsrequirenolubricationorshort-term maintenance.Thisminimizesroutineservicerequired andreducesthepotentialofturfdamageduetogrease contamination.Thesesealedbearingpackageswillprovide goodperformanceandlifeundernormaluse,butperiodic inspectionsofbearingconditionandsealintegrityshould beconductedtoavoiddowntime.Thesebearingsshould beinspectedseasonallyandreplacedifdamagedorworn. Bearingsshouldoperatesmoothlywithnodetrimental characteristicssuchashighheat,noise,looseness,or indicationsofcorrosion(rust).
Duetotheoperatingconditionsthesebearing/sealpackages aresubjectto(i.e.,sand,turfchemicals,water,impacts,etc.) theyareconsiderednormalwearitems.Bearingsthatfaildue tocausesotherthandefectsinmaterialsorworkmanshipare typicallynotcoveredunderthewarranty.
Note:Bearinglifecanbenegativelyaffectedbyimproper wash-downprocedures.Donotwashdowntheunitwhenit isstillhotandavoiddirectinghigh-pressureorhighvolume sprayatthebearings.
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EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every200hours(Morefrequentlyin
extremedustyordirtyconditions)
Checktheaircleanerbodyfordamagewhichcouldcause
anairleak.Replaceitifitisdamaged.Checkthewhole intakesystemforleaks,damage,orloosehoseclamps.
Servicetheaircleanerattherecommendedservice
intervalorearlierifengineperformancesuffersdueto extremelydusty ,dirtyconditions.Changingtheairlter beforeitisnecessaryonlyincreasesthechanceofdirt enteringtheenginewhenthelterisremoved.
Ensurethatthecoverisseatedcorrectlyandsealswith
theaircleanerbody.
Figure60
1.Primarylter
1.Releasethelatchesthatsecuretheaircleanercoverto theaircleanerbody(Figure59).
Figure59
1.Aircleanercover2.Aircleanerlatch
2.Removethecoverfromtheaircleanerbody .
3.Beforeremovingthelter,uselow-pressureair(40psi, cleananddry)tohelpremovelargeaccumulationsof debrispackedbetweentheoutsideofprimarylterand thecanister.Avoidusinghigh-pressureairwhichcould forcedirtthroughthelterintotheintaketract.This cleaningprocesspreventsdebrisfrommigratinginto theintakewhenyouremovetheprimarylter.
4.Removeandreplacetheprimarylter(Figure60).
5.Inspectthenewlterforshippingdamageandcheck thesealingendofthelterandthebody.Donotuse
adamagedelement.
6.Insertthenewlterbyapplyingpressuretotheouter rimoftheelementtoseatitinthecanister.Donot
applypressuretotheexiblecenterofthelter.
7.Cleanthedirtejectionportlocatedintheremovable cover.
8.Removetherubberoutletvalvefromthecover,clean thecavity,andreplacetheoutletvalve.
9.Installthecoverorientingtherubberoutletvalveina downwardposition—betweenapproximately5o'clock to7o'clockwhenviewedfromtheend.
10.Securethecoverlatches.

ChangingtheEngineOiland Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours
Every150hours
1.Removeeitherdrainplug(Figure61)andlettheoil owintoadrainpan;whentheoilstopsowing,install thedrainplug.
Note:Cleaningtheusedelementmaydamagethe ltermedia.
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Figure61
1.Engineoildrainplug
2.Removetheoillter(Figure62).
FuelSystem Maintenance
DANGER
Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuelvapors arehighlyammableandexplosive.Areoran explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothersand cancausepropertydamage.
Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors,in anopenarea,whentheengineisoffandiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add fueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm (1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomoftheller neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsthe fueltoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe ignitedbyaspark.
Figure62
1.Engineoillter
3.Applyalightcoatofcleanoiltothenewltersealand installtheoillter.Donotovertighten0.
4.Addoiltothecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine OilLevel.
Storefuelinaclean,safety-approvedcontainer, andkeepthecapinplace.

ServicingtheFuelTank

ServiceInterval:Every2years—Drainandcleanthefuel
tank.
Drainandcleanthetankifthefuelsystembecomes contaminatedorifthemachinewillbestoredforanextended periodoftime.Usecleanfueltoushoutthetank.

InspectingtheFuelLinesand Connections

ServiceInterval:Every400hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)
Inspectthefuellinesandconnectionsfordeterioration, damage,orlooseconnections.

DrainingtheWaterSeparator

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Placeacleancontainerunderthefuellter.
2.Loosenthedrainvalveonthebottomofthelter canister(
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Figure63).
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1
2
3
Figure63
2.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.
3.TurnthekeyinthekeyswitchtotheStartpositionand watchthefuelowaroundtheconnector.Turnthekey totheOffpositionwhenyouseeasolidow.
4.Tightenthepipeconnectorsecurely.
5.Repeatthisprocedureontheremainingnozzles.
1.Waterseparator/lter canister
2.Ventplug
3.Tightenthevalveafterdraining.
3.Drainvalve

ChangingtheFuelFilter Canister

ServiceInterval:Every400hours
1.Cleantheareawheretheltercanistermounts(Figure
63).
2.Removetheltercanisterandcleanthemounting surface.
3.Lubricatethegasketontheltercanisterwithcleanoil.
4.Installtheltercanisterbyhanduntilthegasket contactsthemountingsurface;thenrotateanadditional 1/2turn.

BleedingAirfromtheInjectors

Note:Thisprocedureshouldbeusedonlyifthefuelsystem
hasbeenpurgedofairthroughnormalprimingprocedures andtheenginewillnotstart;refertoBleedingtheFuel System.
1.LoosenthepipeconnectiontotheNo.1nozzleand holderassembly.
Figure64
1.Fuelinjectors
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ElectricalSystem Maintenance
Keepthetopofthebatterycleanbywashingitperiodically withabrushdippedinammoniaorbicarbonateofsoda solution.Flushthetopsurfacewithwateraftercleaning.Do notremovethellercapswhilecleaning.

CaringfortheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktheelectrolyte
level.(Ifmachineisinstorage,check every30days.)
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
W ash hands after handling .
Thebatteryelectrolytelevelmustbeproperlymaintainedand thetopofthebatterykeptclean.Ifthemachineisstoredina locationwheretemperaturesareextremelyhigh,thebattery willrundownmorerapidlythanifthemachineisstoredin alocationwheretemperaturesarecool.
DANGER
Thebatterycablesmustbetightontheterminalstoprovide goodelectricalcontact.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe tractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscancause thebatterygassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.
Always cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red) cable.
Always beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.
Ifcorrosionoccursattheterminals,disconnectthecables, negative(–)cablerst,andscrapetheclampsandterminals separately.Connectthecables,positive(+)cablerst,and coattheterminalswithpetroleumjelly.
Important:Alwaysdisconnectthebatterycables, groundcable(–)rst,topreventpossiblewiringdamage fromshortoutswheneverworkingwiththeelectrical system.
disconnect
connect
thenegative(black)battery
thepositive(red)batterycable
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassesto shieldyoureyesandrubberglovestoprotect yourhands.
Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways availableforushingtheskin.
Chargethebatteryinawell-ventilatedplaceso thatthegassesproducedwhilechargingcan dissipate.
Sincethegasesareexplosive,keepopenames andelectricalsparksawayfromthebattery;do notsmoke.
Nauseamayresultifthegasesareinhaled.
Unplugthechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet beforeconnectingtoordisconnectingthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts.
Maintainthecelllevelwithdistilledordemineralizedwater. Donotllthecellsabovethebottomofthesplitringinside eachcell.Installthellercapswiththeventspointingtothe rear(towardthefueltank).

StoringtheBattery

Ifthemachinewillbestoredmorethan30days,removethe batteryandchargeitfully.Eitherstoreitontheshelforonthe machine.Leavethecablesdisconnectediftheyarestoredon themachine.Storethebatteryinacoolatmospheretoavoid quickdeteriorationofthechargeinthebattery.Toprevent thebatteryfromfreezing,ensurethatitisfullycharged.The specicgravityofafullychargedbatteryis1.265–1.299.

Fuses

Thefusesarelocatedunderconsolecoverofthemachine.
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DriveSystem
CoolingSystem
Maintenance

AdjustingtheTractionDrive forNeutral

Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetractionpedalisintheneutral position,adjustthetractioncam.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandturntheengine off.
2.Raiseonefrontwheelandonerearwheelofftheoor andplacesupportblocksundertheframe.
Note:Onefrontwheelandrearwheelmustberaised offthegroundorthemachinewillmoveduringthe adjustment.
3.Loosenlocknutontractionadjustmentcam(Figure65).
Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineCooling System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Removedebrisfromtheoilcoolerandradiatordaily.Clean themmorefrequentlyindirtyconditions.
1.Turntheengineoffandraisethehood.
2.Cleantheengineareathoroughlyofalldebris.
3.Removetheaccesspanel(
Figure66).
Figure65
1.Tractionadjustmentcam2.Locknut
4.Starttheengineandrotatethecamhexinboth directionstodeterminemid-positionofneutralspan.
5.Tightenthelocknutthatsecurestheadjustment.
6.Stoptheengine.
7.Removethesupportblocksandlowerthemachineto theshopoor.Testdrivethemachinetoensurethatit doesnotcreep.
Figure66
1.Accesspanel3.Radiator
2.Oilcooler
4.Unlatchtheoilcoolerandpivotitrearward(Figure67).
Figure67
5.Cleanbothsidesoftheoilcoolerandradiatorarea thoroughlywithwaterorcompressedair.
6.Pivottheoilcoolerbackintoposition.
7.Installtheaccesspanelandclosethehood.
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BrakeMaintenance
BeltMaintenance

AdjustingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checktheparkingbrake
adjustment.
1.Loosenthesetscrewthatsecurestheknobtothe parkingbrakelever(Figure68).
Figure68
1.Parkingbrakelever
2.Knob
3.Setscrew

ServicingtheEngineBelts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours—Checkthe
conditionandtensionofallbelts.
Every100hours—Checktheconditionandtension ofallbelts.
TensioningtheAlternator/FanBelt
1.Openthehood.
2.Checkthetensionbydepressingthealternator/fanbelt midwaybetweenthealternatorandcrankshaftpulleys with30N-m(22lb)offorce(Figure69).
Note:Thebeltshoulddeect11mm(7/16inch).
2.Rotatetheknobuntilyouproduceaforceof41–68 N-m(30–40lb)neededtoactuatethelever.
3.Tightenthesetscrewafterattainingtheadjustment.
Figure69
1.Alternator/fanbelt
3.Ifthedeectionisincorrect,completethefollowing proceduretotensionthebelt:
A.Loosentheboltthatsecuresthebracetothe
engineandtheboltthatsecuresthealternatorto thebrace.
B.Insertaprybarbetweenthealternatorandthe
engineandpryoutonthealternator.
C.Whenyouachievetheproperbelttension,tighten
thealternatorandbraceboltstosecurethe adjustment.
ReplacingtheHydrostatDriveBelt
1.Insertanutdriverorsmallpieceoftubingontothe endofthebelttensioningspring.
WARNING
Usecautionwhende-tensioningthespring,as itisunderaheavyload.
2.Pushdownandforwardonthespringend(Figure70) tounhookitfromthebracketandreleasetensionon thespring.
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Figure70
ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheThrottle

1.Positionthethrottleleverrearwardsothatitstops againstthecontrolpanelslot.
2.Loosenthethrottlecableconnectorontheinjection pumpleverarm(
Figure71).
1.Hydrostatdrivebelt
3.Replacethebelt.
4.Reversetheproceduretotensionthespring.
2.Springend
Figure71
1.Injectionpumpleverarm
3.Holdtheinjectionpumpleverarmagainstthelowidle stopandtightenthecableconnector.
4.Loosenthescrewssecuringthethrottlecontroltothe controlpanel.
5.Pushthethrottlecontrolleverallthewayforward.
6.Slidethestopplateuntilitcontactsthethrottlelever, andtightenthescrewsthatsecurethethrottlecontrol tothecontrolpanel.
7.Ifthethrottledoesnotstayinpositionduring operation,torquethelocknutusedtosetthefriction deviceonthethrottleleverto5–6N-m(40–55inch-lb).
Note:Themaximumforcerequiredtooperatethe throttlelevershouldbe27N-m(20lb).
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HydraulicSystem Maintenance

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Every400hours
Iftheuidbecomescontaminated,contactaTorodistributor toushthehydraulicsystem.Contaminatedhydraulicuid looksmilkyorblackwhencomparedtocleanuid.
1.Turntheengineoffandraisethehood.
2.Disconnectthehydraulicline(Figure72)orremovethe hydrauliclter(Figure73)andletthehydraulicuid owintoadrainpan.
Figure72
1.Hydraulicline
Figure74
1.Hydraulicllcap
5.Installthereservoircap,starttheengine,anduseallof thehydrauliccontrolstodistributethehydraulicuid throughoutthesystem.
6.Checkforleaks;thenstoptheengine.
7.Checktheuidlevelandaddenoughtoraisethelevel toFullmarkonthedipstick.Donotoverll.

ChangingtheHydraulicFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours
Every200hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)
UseagenuineTororeplacementlter(PartNo.54-0110).
Important:Usinganyotherltermayvoidthewarranty onsomecomponents.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,stoptheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
Figure73
1.Hydrauliclter
3.Installthehydrauliclinewhenhydraulicuidstops draining.
4.Fillthereservoir(Figure74)withapproximately13.2 liters(3.5U .S.gallons)ofhydraulicuid;referto CheckingtheHydraulicSystem.
Important:Useonlythehydraulicuids specied.Otheruidscoulddamagethehydraulic system.
2.Pinchoffthehosetotheltermountingplate.
3.Cleanaroundtheltermountingarea.
4.Placeadrainpanunderthelter(Figure73)and removethelter.
5.Lubricatethenewltergasketandllthelterwith hydraulicuid.
6.Ensurethattheltermountingareaisclean,screwthe lteronuntilthegasketcontactsthemountingplate, andthentightenthelter1/2turn.
7.Releasethehosetotheltermountingplate.
8.Starttheengineandletitrunforabouttwominutesto purgetheairfromthesystem.
9.Stoptheengineandcheckforleaks.
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CheckingtheHydraulicLines
Miscellaneous
andHoses
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Checkhydrauliclinesandhosesforleaks,kinkedlines,loose mountingsupports,wear,loosettings,weatherdeterioration, andchemicaldeterioration.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore operating.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.
Ensurethatallhydraulicuidhosesandlinesare ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.
Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin holeleaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressure hydraulicuid.
Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.
Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.
Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis injectedintoskin.
Maintenance

BacklappingtheCutting System

DANGER
Contactingthereelsmaycausepersonalinjuryor death.
Neverplaceyourhandsorfeetinthereelarea whiletheengineisrunning.
Whilebacklapping,thereelsmaystallandthen startagain.
Donotattempttostartreelsagainwithyour handorfoot.
Donotadjustthereelswhiletheengineis running.
Ifthereelstalls,stoptheenginebefore attemptingtoclearthereel.
1.Positionthemachineonacleanandlevelsurface,lower thecuttingunits,stoptheengine,engageparkingbrake, andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
2.Removetheconsolecovertoexposethecontrols.
3.Rotatethebacklapcontroltothebacklapposition(R). Rotatethereelspeedcontroltoposition1(Figure75).
Figure75
1.Reelspeedcontrol2.Backlapcontrol
Note:Theseatswitchisbypassedwhenthebacklap controlisinthebacklapposition.Theoperatordoes notneedtobeintheseat,buttheparkingbrakemust beengagedortheenginewillnotrun.
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Important:Donotrotatethebacklapcontrol fromthemowpositiontothebacklapposition whileengineisrunning.Otherwise,youmay damagethereels.
Storage
PreparationforSeasonal
4.Maketheinitialreel-to-bedknifeadjustments appropriateforbacklappingonallcuttingunits.Start theengineandsetittolowidlespeed.
5.EngagethereelsbyengagingthePTOswitchonthe controlpanel.
6.Applylappingcompoundwithlong-handledbrush.
7.Toadjustthecuttingunitswhilebacklapping,disengage thereelsandturntheengineoff.Afteryouhavemade theadjustments,repeatsteps4through6
8.Afterbacklapping,stoptheengine,rotatethebacklap controltotheMowposition(F),setthereelspeed controlstothedesiredmowingsetting,andwashallthe lappingcompoundoffthecuttingunits.
Note:Additionalinstructionsandprocedureson backlappingareavailableintheTOROSharpening Reel&RotaryMowersManualFormNo.80–300SL.
Note:Forabettercuttingedge,runaleacross thefrontfaceofthebedknifeafterlapping.Thiswill removeanyburrsorroughedgesthatmayhavebuilt uponthecuttingedge.
Storage
Followtheseproceduresanytimeyouwillbestoringthe machineformorethan30days.
TractionUnit
1.Thoroughlycleanthetractionunit,cuttingunits,and engine.
2.Checkthetirepressure.Inatealltiresto97to110 kPa(14to18psi).
3.Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemasnecessary.
4.Greaseoroilallgreasettingsandpivotpoints.Wipe upanyexcesslubricant.
5.Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpaintedareas thatarescratched,chipped,orrusted.Repairanydents inthemetalbody.
6.Servicethebatteryandcablesasfollows:
A.Removethebatteryterminalsfromthebattery
posts.
B.Removethebattery.
C.Slowlychargethebatterybeforestorageandevery
60daysthereafterfor24hourstopreventlead sulfationofthebattery.
Note:T opreventthebatteryfromfreezing, ensurethatitisfullycharged.Thespecicgravity ofafullychargedbatteryis1.265–1.299.
D.Cleanthebattery,terminals,andpostswithawire
brushandbakingsodasolution.
E.Coatthecableterminalsandbatterypostswith
Grafo112Xskin-overgrease(ToroPartNo. 505-47)orpetroleumjellytopreventcorrosion.
F.Eitherstorethebatteryontheshelforon
themachineinacoolarea.Leavethecables disconnectedifthebatteryisstoredonthe machine.
Engine
1.Draintheengineoilfromtheoilpanandreplacethe drainplug.
2.Removeanddiscardtheoillter.
3.Installanewoillter.
4.Filltheoilpanwithapproximately3.8liters(4quarts) ofSAE15W-40motoroil.
5.Starttheengineandrunitatidlespeedfor approximatelytwominutes.
6.Stoptheengine.
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7.Thoroughlydrainallthefuelfromthefueltank,fuel lines,fuellter,andwaterseparatorassembly.
8.Flushthefueltankwithfresh,cleandieselfuel.
9.Secureallfuelsystemttings.
10.Thoroughlycleanandservicetheaircleanerassembly.
11.Sealtheaircleanerinletandtheexhaustoutletwith weatherprooftape.
12.Checkanti-freezeprotectionandaddasneededforthe expectedminimumtemperatureinyourarea.
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Notes:
53
Notes:
54
Notes:
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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,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenance andadjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperform requiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowinga warrantyclaim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:
Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-T oro brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.
Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended
maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.
ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinan
abusive,negligent,orrecklessmanner.
Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobe
defective.Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup, duringnormalProductoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brake padsandlinings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings (sealedorgreasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsand bearings,tires,lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchas diaphragms,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,damageto
seatsduetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratched decalsorwindows,etc.
Parts
Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart. Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.T orowill makethenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyor replaceit.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
RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy underthiswarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty . Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforuseare limitedtothedurationofthisexpresswarranty .
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarranty givesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhich varyfromstatetostate.
Noteregardingenginewarranty:
TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and/ortheCaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonot applytotheEmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngine EmissionControlWarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductor containedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.
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