Toro 03422TE, REELMASTER 2300-D, 03427TE, REELMASTER 2600-D Operator's Manual
FORM NO. 3318-232 GB Rev B
®
MODEL NO. 03422TE—70001 & UP
MODEL NO. 03427TE—70001 & UP
®
REELMASTER
Traction Unit
2300-D/2600-D
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
© The T oro Company—1997
This operator's manual has instructions on safety, operation, and maintenance.
This manual emphasizes safety, mechanical and general product information. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION
identify safety messages. Whenever the triangular safety alert symbol appears, understand the safety message that
follows. “IMPORTANT” highlights special mechanical information and “NOTE” emphasizes general product information worthy of special attention.
IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER
The model and serial number for the traction unit is on a plate that is mounted on the left front frame member. The
model and serial number for the cutting unit is on a plate that is mounted on the top front of the center cutting unit.
Use model and serial number in all correspondence and when ordering parts.
To order replacement parts from an authorized TORO Distributor, supply the following information:
1. Model and serial numbers of the machine.
2. Part number, description and quantity of parts desired.
NOTE: Do not order by reference number if a parts catalog is being used; use the part number.
Table of Contents
Safety 3
Specifications 9
Before Operating 10
Controls 13
First-Time Operation 16
Operating 20
Maintenance 23
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Safety
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawn mower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never mow while people, especially children, or
pets are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsi-
ble for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
5. Do not carry passengers.
6. All drivers should seek and obtain professional
and practical instruction. Such instruction should
emphasize:
• the need for care and concentration when
working with ride-on machines;
• control of a ride-on machine sliding on a
slope will not be regained by the application
of the brake. The main reasons for loss of
control are:
– insufficient wheel grip;
– being driven too fast;
– inadequate braking;
3. WARNING—Petrol is highly flammable.
• Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refueling.
• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol
while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
• If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
are of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.
• Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
4. Replace faulty silencers.
Operation
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3. Before attempting to start the engine, disengage
all blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.
– the type of machine is unsuitable for its
task;
– lack of awareness of the effects of
ground conditions, especially slopes;
– incorrect hitching and load distribution.
Preparation
1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear
and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all objects which may
be thrown by the machine.
4. Do not use on slopes of more than:
• Never mow side hills over 5°
• Never mow uphill over 10°
• Never mow downhill over 15°
5. Remember there is no such thing as a “safe”
slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care. To guard against overturning:
• do not stop or start suddenly when going up
or downhill;
• engage the clutch slowly, and always keep
the machine in gear, especially when travailing downhill;
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Safety
• machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns;
• stay alert for bumps and hollows and other
hidden hazards;
• never mow across the face of the slope,
unless the lawn mower is designed for this
purpose.
6. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
• Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
• Limit loads to those you can safely control.
• Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
• Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
when suggested in the instruction handbook.
7. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near road-
ways.
• before refueling;
• before removing the grass catcher;
• before making height adjustments unless the
adjustment can be made from the operator’s
position.
• before clearing blockages;
• before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the equipment.
15. Reduce the throttle setting during engine runout
and, if the engine is provided with a shutoff
valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
Maintenance and Storage
8. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
9. When using any attachments, never direct dis-
charge of material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone near the machine while in operation .
10. Never operate the lawn mower with defective
guards, shields or without safety protective
devices in place.
11. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speeds may increase the hazard of personal injury.
12. Before leaving the operator’s position:
• disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments;
• change into neutral and set the parking
brake;
• stop the engine and remove the key.
13. Disengage the drive to attachments when trans-
porting or not in use.
14. Stop the engine and disengage the drive to the
attachment
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
8. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
9. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
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10. When the machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical lock is used.
Sound & Vibration Levels
Sound Levels
This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted
sound pressure at the operator ear of: 84 dB(A), based
on measurements of identical machines per
84/538/EEC.
This unit has a sound power level of 98 dB(A)/1pW,
based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Directive 79/113/EEC and amendments.
Vibration Levels
Safety
This unit has a vibration level of 5.0 m/s2at the posterior, based on measurements of identical machines per
ISO 5349 procedures.
This unit does not exceed a vibration level of 0.5 m/s
at the posterior based on measurements of identical
machines per ISO 5349 procedures.
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Symbol Glossary
Caustic liquids,
chemical burns to
fingers or hand
Crushing of
whole body,
applied from
above
Cutting or
entanglement of
foot, rotating auger
Poisonous
fumes or toxic
gases, asphyxiation
Crushing of
torso, force
applied from side
Severing of
foot, rotating
knives
Electrical shock,
electrocution
Crushing of fingers
or hand/, force
applied from side
Severing of
fingers or hand,
impeller blade
High pressure
fluid, injection
into body
force applied
from side
Wait until all
machine
components have
completely stopped
before touching them
High pressure
spray, erosion of
flesh
Crushing of
whole body
Severing of
fingers or hand,
engine fan
High pressure
spray, erosion of
flesh
Crushing of
head, torso and
arms
Whole body entanglement,
implement input drive line
Crushing of
fingers
or hand,
force
applied from
above
Cutting of
fingers or hand
Crushing of
toes or foot, force
applied from above
Cutting of footCrushing of leg,
Fingers or
hand entangle-
ment, chain drive
Hand & arm
entanglement,
belt drive
Explosion Fire or open
Shut off engine
& remove key before
performing mainten-
ance or repair work
Thrown or fly-
ing objects, whole
body exposure
flame
Riding on this
machine is allowed
only on a passen-
ger seat & only if the
driver’s view is not
hindered
Thrown or
flying objects,
face exposure
Secure lifting
cylinder with locking
device before getting
in hazardous area
Consult
technical manual
for proper service
procedures
Runover/back-
over, (relevant
machine to appear
in dashed box)
Stay a safe
distance from
the machine
Fasten seat belts Safety alert
Machine tipping,
riding mower
Stay clear of
articulation area
while engine is
running
Machine rollover,
ROPS (relevant
machine to appear
in dashed box)
Stored energy
hazard, kickback
or upward motion
Do not open
or remove safety
shields while
engine is
running
triangle
Do not step on
loading platform if
PTO is connected to tractor
& engine is running
outline safety
alert symbol
Hot surfaces,
burns to fingers
or hands
Do not step
Read operator’s
manual
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Safety
Eye protection
must be worn
Fire, open light
& smoking
prohibited
Level
indicator
Engage Disengage
Head protection
must be worn
Hydraulic
system
Liquid level Filter Temperature Failure/
Hearing
protection must
be worn
Brake system
Attachment
lower
Caution, toxic
risk
First aid
Oil Coolant (water) Intake air Exhaust gas Pressure
Malfunction
Attachment
raise
Spacing distance Snow thrower,
Flush with water Engine Transmission
Start switch/
mechanism
collector auger
On/start Off/stop
Plus/increase/
positive polarity
Minus/decrease/
negative polarity
Horn Battery charging
Machine travel
direction,
forward/rearward
Jack or
support point
condition
Control lever
operating
direction, dual
direction
Draining/
emptying
Hourmeter/elapsed
operating hours
Control lever
operating
direction, multiple
direction
Engine lubricating oil
Fast Slow Continuous
Clockwise
rotation
Engine lubricating
oil pressure
Counter-clockwise rotation
Engine lubricating
oil level
variable, linear
Grease
lubrication
point
Engine lubricating
oil filter
Volume empty Volume full
Oil lubrication
point
Engine
lubricating oil
temperature
Lift point
Engine coolant
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Safety
Engine coolant
pressure
Engine coolant f
ilter
n/min
Engine failure/
malfunction
Transmission
failure/malfunction
Engine rotational
speed/frequency
Clutch Neutral High Low Forward Reverse Park
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First gear Second gear
Engine
lubricating oil
pressure
Choke Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat
Engine intake/
combustion air
Engine intake/
combustion air
pressure
(low temperature
start aid)
Engine intake/
air filter
Transmission oil Transmission oil
Engine start Engine stop
pressure
Transmission oil
temperature
NHLFRP
Third gear (other #'s
may be used until
the maximum # of forward gears is reached.)
Hydraulic oil Hydraulic oil
Hydraulic oil
pressure
Hydraulic oil level Hydraulic oil filter
temperature
Hydraulic oil
failure/malfunction
Headlights Lock Unlock Differential lock 4-Wheel drive Power Take-Off Power Take-Off,
Reel cutting
element, height
adjustment
Parking brake Fuel Fuel level Fuel filter Fuel system
Traction Above working
temperature range
Drilling Manual metal arc
0430 weight Do not dispose
welding
in the garbage
failure/malfunction
Manual 0356 Water pump
CE logo
Diesel fuel Unleaded fuel
rotational speed
Reel cutting
element
0626 Keep dry
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Specifications
Engine: Perkins, 4-cycle, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled,
vertical overhead valve, diesel engine with centrifugal
water pump. 13.4 kW governed to a maximum speed
of 3200 rpm. 676 cc displacement. Forced lubrication
gear pump. Mechanical centrifugal governor.
Mechanical fuel transfer pump. Fuel filter/water separator with replaceable filter element. 12-volt (0.7 kW)
starter. Heavy-duty remote mounted air cleaner. Spinon oil
filter.
Radiator: Side-mounted radiator. Cooling system
capacity is 4.7 liters.
Electrical: 12-volt Group 55, 450 cold-cranking amps
at –18°, 75-minute reserve capacity at 27°C. 14-amp
alternator with regulator/rectifier. Seat switch, PTO
and traction interlock switches. Indicator light when
cutting units are running.
Fuel Capacity: 24.6 liters
Traction Drive: Three high-torque hydraulic wheel
motors. 3-wheel drive; two-position selector valve
located below the seat, push for 3-wheel drive and pull
for 2-wheel drive. Oil cooler and shuttle valve provide
positive closed-loop cooling.
Hydraulic Oil Capacity/Filter: Remote mounted, 8.7
liter oil reservoir. 25-micron remote-mounted spin-on
the filter.
Ground Speed: Infinitely variable speed selection in
forward and reverse
Mowing speed: 0–8 km/h
Transport speed: 0–13 km/h
Reverse speed: 0–3 km/h
Tires/Wheels: Two front traction tires, 20 x 10-8,
tubeless, 4-ply rating. Rear steering tire and tube: 20 x
8-8, 2-ply rating. Demountable front rims.
Recommended tire pressure 97–138 kPa front tires and
55–69 kPa rear tire.
teristics of the hydrostat. Parking or emergency brake
is actuated by a ratchet hand lever on the operator’s
left-hand side.
Controls: Foot-operated traction pedal and traction
pedal stop. Hand-operated throttle, ignition switch,
reel engagement switch, cold start button reel unit lift
lever, parking brake and seat adjustment, 2-position
selector valve for 2- or 3-wheel drive selection.
Gauges and Protective Systems: Hour meter, temperature gauge, 4-light warning cluster gauge: oil pressure, water temperature amps and glow plug. High
water temperature shutdown. Electric traction pump
declutching switch for cold start. Engine preheat
incorporated into the ignition switch.
Seat: Adjustable to operator weight, fore and aft, with
removable fold-up armrests.
Cutting Unit Lift: Hydraulic lift with an automatic
reel shut off.
Overall Dimensions:
Wheel tread width: 138
cm
Wheel base: 140
cm
Width: 194
cm
Length: 249
cm
Height: 112
cm
Weight: 562 kg with 5-blade cutting
unit
569 kg with 8-blade cutting
unit
Frame: The frame consists of formed steel, welded
steel and steel tubing components. Tricycle vehicle
with 3-wheel traction drive and rear wheel steering.
Steering: Pinion and sector gear with solid drag link
to rear steer wheel arm.
Brakes: Service braking through the dynamic charac-
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