
FormNo.3386-664RevA
Reelmaster
®
7000-D4-Wheel
DriveTractionUnit
ModelNo.03780—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.03780A—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
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*3386-664*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives,
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisincorporatedwith
themuferassembly.
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ForestryService.
Important:Thisengineisequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
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Figure1
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ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsingolfcourses,parks,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
©2014—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
Figure2
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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6
SoundPowerLevel..................................................7
SoundPressureLevel...............................................7
VibrationLevel......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................13
1AdjustingtheSupportRollers................................14
2ReplacingtheWarningDecalforCE
Compliance........................................................14
3InstallingtheHoodLockforCE
Compliance........................................................14
4InstallingtheCuttingUnits....................................15
5AdjustingtheTurfCompensationSpring.................19
6UsingtheCuttingUnitKickstand...........................19
7GreasingtheMachine...........................................20
8CheckingFluidLevels...........................................21
9UsingtheGaugeBar............................................21
ProductOverview.........................................................22
Controls...............................................................22
Specications........................................................28
TractionUnitSpecications.....................................28
Attachments/Accessories........................................28
Operation....................................................................29
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................29
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................29
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................30
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...........................31
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................32
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................32
EngineSpeedSwitch...............................................32
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches...............................32
AdjustingtheLiftArmCounterbalance.....................33
AdjustingtheLiftArmTurnAroundPosition.............33
PushingorTowingtheMachine................................34
JackingPoints........................................................34
TieDowns............................................................34
OperatingCharacteristics........................................34
OperatingTips......................................................35
Maintenance.................................................................36
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................36
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................37
ServiceIntervalChart.............................................38
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................39
RemovingtheHood...............................................39
Lubrication...............................................................39
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................39
EngineMaintenance..................................................41
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................41
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................42
ServicingtheDieselParticulateFilter(DPF)...............42
ServicingtheDieselOxidationCatalyst
(DOC)..............................................................42
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................43
FuelTank..............................................................43
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................43
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................43
ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................43
FuelPickupTubeScreen.........................................44
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................44
ChargingandConnectingtheBattery........................44
BatteryCare...........................................................45
Fuses....................................................................46
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................47
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................47
CheckingthePlanetaryGearDriveOil......................47
ChangingthePlanetaryGearDriveOil......................47
CheckingtheRearAxleLubricant.............................48
ChangingtheRearAxleLubricant.............................48
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................48
CheckingtheRearWheelToe-In..............................49
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................50
ServicingtheEngineCoolingSystem........................50
BrakeMaintenance....................................................51
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................51
BeltMaintenance......................................................51
ServicingtheAlternatorBelt....................................51
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................52
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................52
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.................................52
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................52
CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................53
BacklappingtheCuttingUnits..................................53
Storage........................................................................54
Engine..................................................................54
TractionUnit.........................................................54
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsENISO5395:2013
(whenappropriatedecalsapplied),andANSIB71.4-2012
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,or
DANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheENISO5395:2013
andANSIB71.4-2012.
hair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefootor
wearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.
Training
•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,orproperty.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long
trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andearprotection.Long
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
Operation
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.
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•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.T oguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand
duringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen
suggestedintheoperator'smanual.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother
thangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly ,andfunctioning
properly.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if
theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel
offattheconclusionofmowing.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopcylinders/reelsifnot
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent
entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.
•Onmulti-cylinder/multi-reelmachines,takecareas
rotatingonecylinder/reelcancauseothercylinders/reels
torotate.
•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyfromignition.Wait
forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspillage.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingthecylinders/reels.Weargloves
andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
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ordisconnectingfrombattery.W earprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes
orsneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss
ofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
embankments,orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.
•WhenoperatingamachinewithROPS(roll-over
protectionsystem)neverremovetheROPSandalways
usetheseatbelt.
•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea
toanother.
•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust
pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.
•Onanyhill,thereisthepossibilityoftippingorrolling
over,buttheriskincreasesastheslopeangleincreases.
Steephillsshouldbeavoided.
Cuttingunitsmustbeloweredwhengoingdownslopes
tomaintainsteeringcontrol
•Engagetractiondriveslowly,alwayskeepfootontraction
pedal,especiallywhentravelingdownhill.
Usereverseontractionpedalforbraking.
•Ifthemachinestallswhenclimbingaslope,donotturn
themachinearound.Alwaysbackslowly,straightdown
theslope.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornearthe
mowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,combined
withterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned
guardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donotresume
mowinguntiltheareaiscleared.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall
hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor
nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular
basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance
adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts.
•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro
Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,
contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsandreplacement
parts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedifusedwith
unapprovedattachments.
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SoundPowerLevel
VibrationLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof101dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof83
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.3m/s
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.3m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.16m/s
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.2m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.1m/s
2
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
2
2
1.Toengagetheparking
brake,securethebrake
pedalswiththelockingpin,
presstheparkingbrake
pedalsandengagethetoe
pedal.
117-4763
93-6680
2.Todisengagetheparking
brake,disengagethe
lockingpinandreleasethe
pedals.
93-6686
1.Hydraulicoil
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
117-4765
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Donotusestartingaids.
117-4766
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
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117–2718
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
98-4387
93-6688
2.Cuttinghazardofhandor
foot—stoptheengineand
waitformovingpartsto
stop.
125–8754
1.Headlights
2.Engage7.Lowerthecuttingunits
3.Powertake-off(PTO)
4.Disengage
5.Fast
6.Slow
8.Raisethecuttingunits
9.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
110-9642
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Movethecotterpintotheholeclosesttotherodbracket
andthenremovetheliftarmandpivotyoke.
121–3887
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
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121–3884
1.Engine—stop3.Engine—start
2.Engine—preheat
112-5019
93–6681
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
125–4605
1.Powerseat,10A6.Powersupplied,10A
2.Worklight,10A
3.Engine,10A8.Powersupplied,7.5A
4.Cigarettelighter,10A9.Controller,2A
5.Infocenter,2A
7.Controller,2A
10.Enginepreheat,60A
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
120-1670
1.Tractionunitspeed3.Fast
2.Slow
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
130-1651
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationof
servicingthemachine.
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
8.Batteryacidcancause
10.Containslead;donot
distancefromthebattery.
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
discard.
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120-1683
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
3.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturnat
highspeeds;lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdownslopes;
usearolloverprotectionsystemandweartheseatbelt
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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120-1686
Afxoverpartno.120–1683forCE*
*ThissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachinefrocompliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerStandardENISO5395:2013.Theconservativemaximumslope
anglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineareprescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.
3.Tippinghazard—donotturnathighspeeds,donotupand
downslopesgreaterthan16degrees,donotmowacross
slopesgreaterthan22degrees;lowerthecuttingunitwhen
drivingdownslopes;usearolloverprotectionsystemand
weartheseatbelt
4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Nopartsrequired
Warningdecal1
Hoodlockbracket1
Rivet2
Screw,1/4x2inch
Flatwasher,1/4inch
Locknut,1/4inch
Fronthoseguide-R.H.1
Fronthoseguide-L.H.1
Nopartsrequired
Cuttingunitkickstand
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Gaugebar
Qty.
Use
–
1
2
1
–
1
–
–
1
Adjustthesupportrollers
UsedonlyonmachinesrequiringCE
Compliance.
Usedonlyonmachinesrequiring
EuropeanCECompliance.
Installthecuttingunits
Adjusttheturfcompensationspring.
InstalltheCuttingUnitKickstand.
Greasethemachine.
Checktherearaxlelubricant,hydraulic
uid,andengineoillevels
Usethegaugebartoadjustthecutting
unit.
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Operator'sManual
EngineOperator'sManual
PartsCatalog
OperatorTrainingMaterial
DeclarationofConformity
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Qty.
1
1
1
1
1
Readbeforeoperatingmachine
Readbeforeoperatingengine
Usetoreferencepartnumbers
Viewbeforeoperatingmachine
UseforCECompliance
Use
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1
2
AdjustingtheSupportRollers
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Dependingonwhatwidthcuttingunitsaretobeinstalledon
thetraction,adjustthesupportrollersasfollows:
•Ifusing27inchcuttingunits,therollersaretobeinstalled
intheuppermountingholesofsupportassembly
channels(Figure3).
•Ifusing32inchcuttingunits,therollersaretobe
installedinthelowermountingholesofsupportassembly
channels(Figure3).
ReplacingtheWarningDecal
forCECompliance
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Warningdecal
Procedure
OnmachinesrequiringCECompliance,afxthewarning
decal,partno.120–1683overthewarningdecalpartno.
120–1686.
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InstallingtheHoodLockfor
CECompliance
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
Figure3
1.Supportassemblychannel3.Usethisholefor32inch
cuttingunits
2.Usethisholefor27inch
cuttingunits
1Hoodlockbracket
2Rivet
1
Screw,1/4x2inch
2
Flatwasher,1/4inch
1
Locknut,1/4inch
Procedure
1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehoodlatchbracket
(Figure4).
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Figure6
Figure4
1.Hoodlatch
2.Removethe(2)rivetssecuringthehoodlatchbracket
tothehood(Figure5).Removethehoodlatchbracket
fromthehood.
Figure5
1.Hoodlatchbracket2.Rivets
3.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positiontheCE
lockbracketandthehoodlatchbracketontothehood.
Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthehood(Figure5).
Donotremoveboltandnutassemblyfromthelock
bracketarm.
1.CElockbracket
2.Boltandnutassembly
4.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideofthe
hood.
5.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood(Figure
6).
6.Hookthelatchontothehoodlatchbracket(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Hoodlatch
7.Screwtheboltintotheotherarmofhoodlockbracket
tolockthelatchinposition(Figure8).Tightenbolt
securelybutdonottightennut.
1.Bolt
2.Nut
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Figure8
3.Armofhoodlockbracket

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InstallingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Fronthoseguide-R.H.
1Fronthoseguide-L.H.
Procedure
1.Removethereelmotorsfromtheshippingbrackets.
2.Removetheshippingbracketsanddiscard.
3.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustasdescribedinthecuttingunitOperator's
Manual.
4.Makesurethecounterweight(Figure9)isinstalledto
theproperendofthecuttingunitasdescribedinthe
cuttingunitOperator'sManual.
Figure10
1.Turfcompensationspring3.Springtube
2.Rodbracket
B.Removetheangenutsecuringthespringtube
bolttothecarrierframetab(Figure10)Remove
theassembly.
C.Mountthespringtubebolttotheoppositetabon
thecarrierframeandsecurewiththeangenut.
Theboltheadistobepositionedtotheouterside
ofthetabasshowninFigure11.
Figure11
1.Oppositecarrierframetab
2.Rodbracket
Figure9
1.Counterweight
5.Allthecuttingunitsareshippedwiththeturf
compensationspringmountedtotherightsideofthe
cuttingunit.Theturfcompensationspringmustbe
mountedtothesamesideofthecuttingunitasthe
reeldrivemotor.Repositiontheturfcompensation
asfollows:
A.Removethe2carriageboltsandnutssecuringthe
rodbrackettothecuttingunittabs(Figure10).
D.Mounttherodbrackettothecuttingunittabs
withthecarriageboltsandnuts(Figure11).Also,
onthecuttingunit,mountthelefthandhose
guidetothefrontofthecuttingunittabswhen
reinstallingtherodbracket(Figure13).
Important:Onthe#4(leftfront)and#5
(rightfront)cuttingunits,usetherodbracket
mountingnutstoinstallthehoseguidesto
thefrontofthecuttingunittabs.Thehose
guidesshouldleantowardthecentercutting
unit(Figure12throughFigure14).
Figure12
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Figure13
1.Hoseguide(Lefthand
shown)
2.Rodbracket
1.Hoseguides(eachmustleantowardthecentercuttingunit)
3.Nuts
Note:Wheninstallingorremovingthecutting
units,makesurethehairpincotterisinstalled
inthespringrodholenexttotherodbracket.
Otherwise,thehairpincottermustbeinstalledin
theholeintheendoftherod.
Figure14
6.Increasethesteeringontherearcuttingunitsby
removingthe(2)pivotspacers,hexsocketscrewsand
angelocknuts(Figure15)fromtherear(#2and#3)
cuttingunitcarrierframes(Figure12).
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