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FormNo.3375-301RevC
Reelmaster
®
6500-Dand6700-D
TractionUnit
ModelNo.03806—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.03807—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.03808—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.03812—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ModelNo.03813—SerialNo.313000001andUp
ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.T oro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean 
directives,fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproduct 
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits 
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Figure1
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia 
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate 
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or 
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas 
mayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower 
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin 
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor 
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf 
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itis 
notdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother 
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate 
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury 
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating 
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor 
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer, 
ortoregisteryourproduct.
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety 
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), 
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury 
ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended 
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight 
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial 
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral 
informationworthyofspecialattention.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts, 
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized 
ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave 
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready. 
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial 
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe 
spaceprovided.
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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroMowerSafety...............................................5
SoundPowerLevel...............................................6
SoundPowerLevel...............................................6
SoundPressureLevel...........................................6
VibrationLevel....................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................7
Setup.........................................................................14
1CheckingFluidLevels......................................14
2InstallingCuttingUnitsModels03860,03861
and03862.......................................................14
3InstallingCuttingUnitsModels03863and
03864.............................................................16
4MakingAlternateCuttingUnit
Adjustments...................................................21
5AddingRearBallast..........................................21
6InstallingCEDecals........................................21
7ReadingtheManualsandStoringAdditional
Parts...............................................................21
ProductOverview......................................................22
Controls.............................................................22
Specications.....................................................25
Attachments/Accessories...................................25
Operation...................................................................26
CheckingtheEngineOil.....................................26
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..............................26
FillingtheFuelTank...........................................27
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid..............................29
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................30
CheckingtheReeltoBedknifeContact................30
StartingandStopping.........................................30
BleedingtheFuelSystem....................................30
PushingorTowingtheMachine..........................31
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.........................31
FaultMemoryandRetrieval................................33
HydraulicSolenoidValveFunctions....................33
OperatingTips...................................................34
Maintenance...............................................................35
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................35
ServiceIntervalChart.........................................36
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................37
Lubrication.............................................................38
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings....................38
EngineMaintenance...............................................40
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................40
ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter......................41
AdjustingThrottle..............................................41
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................42
FuelTank...........................................................42
FuelLinesandConnections................................42
FuelFilter/WaterSeparator................................42
BleedingAirFromInjectors...............................43
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................43
BatteryCare.......................................................43
Fuses..................................................................44
OptionalLighting...............................................44
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................46
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNutsor
Bolts..............................................................46
CheckingthePlanetaryGearDrive
Oil..................................................................46
ChangingthePlanetaryGearDrive
Oil..................................................................46
CheckingtheRearAxleLubricant.......................47
ChangingtheRearAxleLubricant.......................47
RearWheelT oe-In.............................................48
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............48
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................49
RemovingDebris...............................................49
MaintainingtheCoolingSystem..........................49
BrakeMaintenance.................................................50
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes...............................50
BeltMaintenance....................................................50
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt...............................50
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................51
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid.............................51
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter.............................51
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............51
HydraulicSystemTestPorts...............................52
CuttingUnitMaintenance.......................................53
CuttingUnitKickstandModels03863and
03864.............................................................53
Backlapping........................................................53
AdjustingtheCuttingUnitLoweringRate
......................................................................54
LiftedHeightofOuterFrontCuttingUnits
(EnablePosition)............................................55
AdjustingtheTraveloftheFrontThree
CuttingUnits..................................................56
Storage.......................................................................57
TractionUnit......................................................57
Engine...............................................................57
Schematics.................................................................58
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard 
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI 
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof 
productionwhenballastisadded;refertoAdding 
RearBallastinSetUpsection.
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby 
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican 
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause 
noncomplianceofthismachine.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused 
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire 
whichcanbethrownbythemachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingdieselfuel.Itis 
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
•Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwithengine 
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.Do 
notsmoke.
•Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner 
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, 
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay 
attentiontothesafetyalert 
CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-“personalsafety 
instruction.”Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay 
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
symbol,whichmeans
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard 
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI 
B71.4-2004.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining 
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot 
readEnglishitistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain 
thismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe 
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The 
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor 
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict 
theageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor 
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself, 
otherpeopleorproperty.
•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safety 
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning 
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning 
properly.
Operation
•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes 
andhiddenhazards.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis 
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartengine 
fromtheoperator'sposition.Alwaysuseseatbelts 
whenROPSisprovided.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure 
totravelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides. 
Turfconditionscanaffectthemachine'sstability. 
Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand 
whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•Neveroperatewithguardsnotsecurelyinplace.Be 
sureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly, 
andfunctioningproperty.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor 
overspeedtheengine.
•Stoponlevelground,raisethecuttingunits, 
disengagedrives,engageparkingbrake(ifprovided), 
shutoffenginebeforeleavingtheoperator'sposition 
foranyreasonincludingemptyingthegrassbaskets.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories 
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand 
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand 
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety 
glassesandearprotection.Longhair,looseclothing 
orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Stopequipmentandinspectthemachineafter 
strikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs. 
Makenecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure 
ofaclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders 
away.
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•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns 
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsifnot 
mowing.
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof 
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If 
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do 
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine 
intoatrailerortruck.
ToroMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto 
Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust 
knowthatisnotincludedintheANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand 
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety 
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended 
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, 
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,raisethecuttingunits,setparking 
brake,stopengineandremovekey.Waitforall 
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor 
repairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives, 
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup 
oilorfuelspillage.
•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear 
ame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot 
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained 
personneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen 
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith 
storedenergy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs. 
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthe 
positivelast.Reconnectpositiverstandnegative 
last.
•Usecarewhencheckingthereels.W earglovesand 
usecautionwhenservicingthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If 
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine 
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea, 
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore 
connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.W ear 
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall 
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall 
wornordamageddecals.
Operation
•Sitontheseatwhenstartingandoperatingthe 
machine.
•Alwayswearsubstantialshoes.Donotoperatethe 
machinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,or 
sneakers.
•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand 
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance 
regulations.
•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper 
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch 
beforeoperatingthemachine.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent 
lossofcontrol:
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol 
ofthemachine.
•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe 
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas 
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough 
tocauseburns.
•Ifacuttingunitstrikesasolidobjectorvibrates 
abnormally,stopimmediately ,turntheengineoff, 
waitforallmotiontostop,andinspectthemachine 
fordamage.Adamagedreelorbedknifemustbe 
repairedorreplacedbeforeoperationiscontinued.
•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstop 
suddenlywhentravelinguphillordownhill.
•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowto 
driveonhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesor 
hillsmaycauselossofcontrolandcausethevehicle 
totiporroll,possiblyresultinginpersonalinjury
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ordeath.AlwaysusetheseatbeltandRollOver 
ProtectionSystem(ROPS)together.
•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmake 
ittothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachine 
around.Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
SoundPowerLevel
Reelmaster6500
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof101 
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyin 
ornearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless 
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets, 
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown 
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe 
areaiscleared.
•Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsarechocked 
orblocked.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand 
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition 
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole 
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhigh 
pressure.Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands, 
tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunder 
pressurecanhavesufcientforcetopenetratethe 
skinandcauseseriousinjury.
•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon 
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust 
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe 
cuttingunitsandattachmentstotheground.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma 
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing, 
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting 
units,attachmentsandanymovingparts.Keep 
everyoneaway.
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoil 
oraddingoiltothecrankcase.
•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis 
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe 
proceduresoutlinedinEN11094.
SoundPowerLevel
Reelmaster6700
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof103 
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe 
proceduresoutlinedinEN11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’ s 
earof90dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K) 
of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe 
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.69m/s
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.04m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe 
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.55m/s
2
2
2
2
•Tomakesureofoptimumperformanceand 
continuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,use 
onlygenuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories. 
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyother 
manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse 
couldvoidtheproductwarranty.
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe 
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof 
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
105-7506
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.Engine—stop5.Engine—start
3.On
4.Engine—preheat
93-6693
1.Crushinghazardofhand—waitformovingpartstostop.
114–9600
93-6699
1.Machinespeed
2.Slow
3.Continuousvariable 
setting
4.Fast
93-9425
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Hydraulichosesareunderpressure—stayawayfrom 
movingparts.
1.Hydraulicoil
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
93-6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
93-6686
93-6687
1.Donotstephere.
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93–6689
1.Danger—donotsitontheplasticshroud.
93–6681
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard—stayawayfrommoving 
parts.
115-2047
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
93-1263
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Toengagetheparkingbrake,connectthebrakepedals 
withthelockingpin,pushdownonbothpedals,andpullthe 
brakelatchout.
3.Toreleasetheparkingbrake,pressbothpedalsuntilthe 
parkingbrakelatchretracts.
4.Danger—reelsenabled.
104-9298
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
115-2048
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105-0123
Model03808and03813
1.Throttle—slow
2.Throttle—fast8.Headlights(optional)
3.Reelsraisedandoff9.Headlights—On
4.Reelsloweredandonwhenenabled—forwardandbacklap10.Headlights—Off
5.Reels—enabled
6.Reelsdisabled—liftonly
7.Reelsdisabled—liftandlower
11.ReadtheOperatorsManual.
104-9296
Models03806,03807and03812
1.Throttle—slow4.Reelsloweredandonwhen
2.Throttle—fast
3.Reelsraisedandoff6.Reelsdisabled—liftonly9.Headlights—On
enabled—forwardand 
backlap
5.Reelsenabled
7.Reelsdisabled—liftand 
lower
8.Headlights(optional)11.ReadtheOperator's
10.Headlights—Off
Manualforfurther 
instructions.
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117–2718
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder 
pressure.
2.Explosionhazard—read 
theOperator'sManual.
3.Warning—donottouchthe 
hotsurface.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
115-2045
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
3.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdownslopes;slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturnathighspeeds.
5.Warning—weartheseatbeltwhenseatedintheoperator'sposition.
6.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donottowthemachine.
7.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
8.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
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115-2046
(Afxoverpartno.115–2045forCE*)
*ThissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservativemaximum
slopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineareprescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
3.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdownslopes;donotmowonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
5.Warning—weartheseatbeltwhenseatedintheoperator'sposition.
6.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donottowthemachine.
7.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
8.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
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115-2049
Models03806,03807and03812
93-6668
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonchargingthe 
battery;containslead;donotdiscard.
1.Reel—heightofcut
2.Reel—mowandbacklap5.Rearreelscircuitcontrols
3.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
4.Machinespeed
6.Frontreelscircuitcontrols
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement 
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
115-8000
Model03808and03813
1.Reel—heightofcut
2.Reel—mowandbacklap5.Rearreelscircuitcontrols
3.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
4.Machinespeed
6.Frontreelscircuitcontrols
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
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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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Nopartsrequired
LargeO-ring14/10 
Counterweight7/5 
Steeringlockingpin7/5 
Liftchain5/7 
Chainbracket5/7 
U-bolt 
Nut 
Screw5/7 
Washer 
Nut 
LargeO-ring5/7
Nopartsrequired
Calciumchloride(obtainseparately) 
Rearweightkit,partnumber104–1478
(obtainseparately) 
CEdecals 
CEcerticate 
Operator'sManual 
EngineOperator'sManual 
PartsCatalog 
OperatorTrainingMaterial 
DiagnosticACEdisplayoverlay 
Ignitionkeysonring1 
Hoodlockkey1 
Screw 
Wingnut2
10/14
100lb
Qty.
5/7
5/7 
5/7
Use
–
–
1
4 
2 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1
2
Checkuidlevels.
Installcuttingunits.
Installcuttingunits.
Makecuttingunitadjustmentsifneeded.
Addrearballast(ifrequired).
InstalltheCEdecals.
Readthemanualsandviewthetraining 
materialbeforeoperatingthemachine.
1
CheckingFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforestartingtheengineforthersttime,checkthe 
followinguidlevels:
•Engineoil
RefertoCheckingtheEngineOil.
•Enginecoolant
RefertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem.
•Hydraulicoil
RefertoCheckingtheHydraulicOil.
•Rearaxlelubricant
RefertoCheckingtheRearAxleLubricant.
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InstallingCuttingUnits 
Models03860,03861and 
03862
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
14/10LargeO-ring
7/5Counterweight
7/5Steeringlockingpin
MounttheCuttingUnits
Cuttingunitmodels03860,03861,and03862canbe 
installedatanyofthemountinglocationsonthetraction 
unit.Figure3showstheorientationofthehydraulic 
drivemotorforeachofthelocations.Foranyofthe 
locationsrequiringthemotortobemountedontheright 
endofthecuttingunit,installacounterweightonthe 
leftendofthecuttingunit.Forthelocationsrequiring 
themotortobemountedontheleftend,installa 
counterweightontherightendofthecuttingunit.
Note:Counterweightmountingcapscrewsareshipped 
installedontherightbearinghousingofthecutting 
units.Thecapscrewsonleftbearinghousingaretobe 
usedforsecuringthehydraulicmotor.
Figure4
1.Bearinghousing
2.Largeo-ring
Note:Beforeinstallingcuttingunitmotorsor 
counterweights,lubricateinternalsplinesofcutting 
unitreelshaftswithgrease.
4.Installacounterweightontoappropriateendofeach 
cuttingunitwithcapscrewsprovided(
5.Thoroughlygreasethecuttingunitreelbearingsprior 
toinstallationonthetractionunit.Greaseshould 
beevidentattheinboardreelseals;refertoCutting 
UnitOperator'sManualforgreasingprocedure.
6.Insertathrustwasherontohorizontalshaftofpivot 
knuckleasshownin(
3.Counterweight
Figure4).
Figure5).
Figure3
1.Removecuttingunitsfromcartons.Assembleand 
adjustperCuttingUnitOperator'sManual.
2.Removeprotectiveplugsfromeachendofcutting 
unit.
3.LubricateandinstallalargeO-ringintobearing 
housinggrooveoneachendofcuttingunit
Figure4&Figure7).
(
Figure5
1.Carrierframe
2.Pivotknuckle
3.Liftarmsteeringplate
7.Insertthehorizontalshaftofthepivotknuckleinto 
themountingtubeofthecarrierframe(Figure5).
8.Securepivotknuckletocarrierframewithathrust 
washer,atwasherandaangeheadcapscrew 
(Figure5).
9.Insertathrustwasherontoverticalshaftofpivot 
knuckle(Figure5).
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4.Lynchpin
5.Steeringlockingpin
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10.Ifremoved,inserttheverticalshaftofthepivot 
knuckleintoliftarmpivothub(Figure5).Guide 
thepivotknuckleinplacebetweenthetworubber 
centeringbumpersintheundersideoftheliftarm 
steeringplate.
11.Insertthelynchpinintothecrossholeonthepivot 
knuckleshaft(
Figure5).
12.Removenutsecuringturfcompensationspring 
mountingbrackettocuttingunitstabilizerear 
(Figure6).Inserttipperchainontocapscrewand 
securewithnutremoved.
Figure6
1.Liftchain2.Cuttingunitstabilizerear
TheTurfCompensationSpring(Figure8),connecting 
carrierframetocuttingunit,controlstheamountof 
fore-aftrotationavailable,aswellastheamountof 
groundclearanceintransportandturnaround.
TheTurfCompensationSpringalsotransfersweight 
fromthefronttorearroller.Thishelpstoreduceawave 
patternintheturf,alsoknownasbobbing.
Important:Makespringadjustmentswithcutting 
unitmountedtotractionunitandloweredtoshop 
oor.
1.Tightenlocknutonrearofspringroduntilthegap 
(C)betweenrearofspringbracketandfrontof 
washeris1in.(25mm)(
Figure8).
13.Mountthemotortothedriveendofthecuttingunit 
andsecurewithtwocapscrewsprovided(
Figure7
1.Motor
2.O-ring
Figure7).
Note:Ifxedcuttingunitpositionisrequired, 
insertsteeringlockingpinintopivotknuckle 
mountinghole(Figure5).
14.Hookspringwirearoundbottomofsteeringlocking 
pin(Figure5).
AdjustTurfCompensationSpring
Figure8
2.Tightenhexnutsonfrontendofspringroduntilthe 
compressedlength(A)ofspringis8in.(203mm)
Figure8).
(
Note:Whencuttingroughorundulatingturf, 
increasecompressedlength(A)ofspringto8-1/2in. 
(216mm)andgap(C)betweenrearofspringbracket 
andfrontofwasherto1-1/2in.(38mm)(
Figure8).
Note:Ascompressedspringlength(A)decreases, 
weighttransferfromfrontrollertorearroller 
increasesandcarrierframe/cuttingunitrotation 
angle(B)decreases.
Note:Asgap(C)betweenspringbracketand 
washerincreases,cuttingunitgroundclearance 
decreasesandcarrierframe/cuttingunitrotation 
angle(B)increases.
Tractorsaresetupatthefactoryappropriatelyformost 
fairwaymowingapplications.Thefollowingadjustment 
isforne-tuningthemachinetotheapplication:
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InstallingCuttingUnits 
Models03863and03864
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
5/7Liftchain
5/7Chainbracket
U-bolt
5/7
5/7Screw
5/7
5/7
5/7LargeO-ring
Nut
Washer
Nut
10/14
MounttheLiftBracketsandChains
knuckle(Figure10).Rotatethebrackets45degrees 
totheoutboardsideofthemachine.
Figure10
MountachainbrackettoeachliftarmwithaU-boltand 
2nuts.Positionthebracketsasfollows:
1.Onliftarms#1,#4and#5,positionthechain 
bracketsandU-bolts15inchesbehindthecenter 
lineofthepivotknuckle( 
and#5thebracketsshouldberotatedtotheright 
10degreesfromvertical(Figure9).Onliftarm#4 
thebracketshouldberotatedtotheleft10degrees 
fromvertical(Figure9).
Figure9).Onliftarms#1
3.Onliftarms#6and#7,positionthebracketsand 
U-bolts14.5inchesbehindthecenterlineofthe 
pivotknuckle( 
degreestotheoutboardsideofthemachine.
4.TightenalltheU-boltnutsto38–48ft-lbs.
Figure11).Rotatethebrackets10
Figure11
Figure9
2.Onliftarms#2and#3,positionthebracketsand 
U-bolts15inchesbehindthecenterlineofthepivot
5.Mountaliftchaintoeachchainbracketwithascrew , 
washerandnut,positioningasshowninFigure12
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Figure12
1.Liftchain2.Chainbracket
AdjusttheRearShield
Undermostconditions,bestdispersionisattained 
whentherearshieldisclosed(frontdischarge).When 
conditionsareheavyorwet,rearshieldmaybeopened.
MounttheCounterWeights
Allcuttingunitsareshippedwiththecounterweight 
mountedtotheleftendofthecuttingunit.Usethe 
followingdiagramtodeterminethepositionofthe 
counterweightsandreelmotors.
Figure14
1.Onthe#2,#4and#6cuttingunits,removethe2 
capscrewssecuringthecounterweighttotheleft 
endofthecuttingunit.Removethecounterweight
Figure15).
(
Toopentherearshield(
Figure13),loosenthecapscrew 
securingtheshieldtotheleftsideplate,rotatetheshield 
totheopenpositionandtightenthecapscrew .
Figure13
1.Rearshield
2.Capscrew
Figure15
1.Counterweight
2.Onrightendofcuttingunit,removetheplasticplug 
fromthebearinghousing(Figure16).
3.Removethe2capscrewsfromtherightsideplate 
(Figure16).
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Figure16
thepivotknuckleinplacebetweenthetworubber 
centeringbumpersintheundersideoftheliftarm 
steeringplate.
6.Insertthelynchpinintothecrossholeonthepivot 
knuckleshaft(Figure17).
7.Securetheliftarmchaintothecuttingunitchain 
bracket(
Figure18)withthesnapperpinasfollows:
A.Oncuttingunits#1,4,5,6and7,onlyuse6of
thechainlinks.
B.Oncuttingunits#2and3,useall7ofthechain
links.
1.Plasticplug
2.Capscrew(2)
4.Installthecounterweighttotherightendofthe 
cuttingunitwiththe2screwspreviouslyremoved.
5.Looselyinstallthe2reelmotormountingcapscrews 
totheleftsideplateofthecuttingunit(Figure16).
MounttheCuttingUnits
1.Insertathrustwasherontohorizontalshaftofpivot 
knuckleasshowninFigure17.
Figure17
Figure18
1.Liftchain2.Snapperpin
8.Coatthesplineofthereelmotorwithcleangrease.
9.OilthereelmotorO-ringandinstallitontothe 
motorange.
10.Installthemotorbyrotatingitclockwisesothat 
themotorangesclearthecapscrews(
Figure19). 
Rotatethemotorcounterclockwiseuntiltheanges 
encirclethecapscrewsthentightenthecapscrews
1.Carrierframe
2.Pivotknuckle
3.Liftarmsteeringplate
4.Lynchpin
5.Steeringlockingpin
2.Insertthehorizontalshaftofthepivotknuckleinto 
themountingtubeofthecarrierframe(Figure17).
3.Securepivotknuckletocarrierframewithathrust 
washer,atwasherandaangeheadcapscrew 
(Figure17).
4.Insertathrustwasherontoverticalshaftofpivot 
knuckle(
Figure17).
5.Ifremoved,inserttheverticalshaftofthepivot 
knuckleintoliftarmpivothub(
Figure17).Guide
Important:Makesurethereelmotorhoses 
arenottwisted,kinkedorintheriskofbeing 
pinched.
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Figure20
Figure19
1.Reeldrivemotor
2.Capscrew
Note:Ifxedcuttingunitpositionisrequired, 
insertsteeringlockingpinintopivotknuckle 
mountinghole(
Figure17).
11.Hookspringwirearoundbottomofsteeringlocking 
pin(Figure17).
AdjusttheTurfCompensationSpring
Tractorsaresetupatthefactoryappropriatelyformost 
fairwaymowingapplications.
Thefollowingadjustmentsareavailableforne-tuning 
ofthemachinetotheapplication:
TheTurfCompensationSpring(Figure20)transfers 
weightfromthefronttorearroller.Thishelpstoreduce 
awavepatternintheturf,alsoknownasbobbing.
Important:Makespringadjustmentswithcutting 
unitmountedtotractionunitandloweredtoshop 
oor.
2.Tightenhexnutsonfrontendofspringroduntil 
thecompressedlength(A)ofspringis6.25in.(159 
mm)(Figure20).
Note:Whenoperatingonroughterrain,decrease 
thespringlengthby1/2inch.Groundfollowingwill 
beslightlydecreased.
Note:Ascompressedspringlength(A)decreases, 
weighttransferfromfrontrollertorearroller 
increasesandcarrierframe/cuttingunitrotation 
angle(B)decreases.
Note:Asgap(C)betweenspringbracketand 
washerincreases,cuttingunitgroundclearance 
decreasesandcarrierframe/cuttingunitrotation 
angle(B)increases.
Note:Whencuttingundulatingturf,increasethe 
compressedspringlength(A)andthegapwidth(C) 
1/2inch(
Figure20).
1.Tightenlocknutonrearofspringroduntilthegap 
(C)betweenrearofspringbracketandfrontof 
washeris2in.(51mm)(
Figure20).
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MakingAlternateCuttingUnit 
Adjustments
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thefactorysetsthetractorappropriatelyformost 
fairwaymowingapplications.Severaladjustmentsfor 
ne-tuningthemachineforparticularapplicationsare 
includedintheCuttingUnitMaintenancesectionas 
follows:
•Adjustingthecuttingunitloweringrate
Adjuststhespeedatwhichthecuttingunitslower.
•Adjustingtheliftedheightoftheouterfrontcutting 
units
Adjuststheturnaroundheightoftheouterfront 
cuttingunitstoprovidegreaterclearanceon 
contouredfairways.
•Adjustingthetravelofthefrontthreecuttingunits
InstallingCEDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
4
CEdecals
2
CEcerticate
Procedure
IfyouwillbeusingthemachineinaCEcountry,install 
thesuppliedCEdecalsoverthecorrespondingANSI 
decalsontheproduct.StoretheCEcerticatesinasafe 
location.
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ReadingtheManualsand 
StoringAdditionalParts
Adjuststhedownwardtravelofthefrontthree 
cuttingunitstoallowforhighlycontouredfairways.
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AddingRearBallast
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
100lb
Procedure
TocomplywithCENstandardEN836:1997,ISO 
standard5395:1990,andtheANSIB71.4-2004 
Standard,add100lb(45kg)ofcalciumchloride 
ballasttotherearwheelsandinstalltherearweightkit 
(PartNumber104-1478).
Calciumchloride(obtainseparately)
Rearweightkit,partnumber104–1478(obtain
1
separately)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Operator'sManual
1
EngineOperator'sManual
1
PartsCatalog
1
OperatorTrainingMaterial
1
DiagnosticACEdisplayoverlay
1Ignitionkeysonring
1Hoodlockkey
2
Screw
2Wingnut
Procedure
1.Readthemanuals.
2.ViewtheOperatorTrainingMaterial.
3.ThediagnosticACEdisplayoverlayisfordiagnosing 
machinemalfunctions.Storeitinasafelocation.
Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewith 
calciumchloride,removeunitfromturfareaas 
quicklyaspossible.Topreventpossibledamageto 
turf,immediatelysoakaffectedareawithwater.
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ProductOverview
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Controls
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure21)controlsforwardand 
reverseoperation.Depresstopofpedaltomoveforward 
andbottomtomovebackward.Groundspeeddepends 
onhowfarpedalisdepressed.Fornoload,maximum 
groundspeed,fullydepresspedalwhilethrottleisin 
FAST.
Tostop,reducefootpressureontractionpedaland 
allowittoreturntocenterposition.
•Themachineisbeingoperatedfasterthanthe 
maximumspeedvalueinitiallyprogrammedintothe 
ECU.
•Anelectricalmalfunctionhasbeendetected(open 
orshortedoutput.
•Ahydraulicleakhasbeendetected(Onlyif 
Turfdefenderleakdetectorisinstalledonmachine)
•Acommunicationserrorhasbeendetected(Onlyif 
Turfdefenderleakdetectorisinstalledonmachine)
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure21)hasthreepositions:OFF , 
ON/PreheatandSTART.
Speedometer
Thespeedometer(Figure21)indicatesgroundspeedat 
whichmachineistraveling.
BrakePedals
Twobrakepedals(Figure21)operateindividualwheel 
brakesforturningassistance,parking,andtoaidin 
obtainingbettersidehilltraction.Lockingpinconnects 
thepedalsforparkingbrakeoperationandtransport.
Figure21
1.Tractionpedal6.Parkingbrakelatch
2.Forwardspeedlimiter7.Lockingpin
3.Reddiagnosticlight8.Reversespeedlimiter
4.Speedometer
5.Brakepedals
9.Keyswitch
ForwardSpeedLimiter
Presettheforwardspeedlimiter(Figure21)tolimit 
theamountthetractionpedalcanbedepressedinthe 
forwarddirectiontomaintainaconstantmowingspeed.
RedDiagnosticLight
Thereddiagnosticlight(Figure21),locatedonsteering 
tower,isusedtoconveyseveraldifferentmessages. 
Whilestartingthemachine,thelightwillilluminatewhen 
theglowplugsareon.
Ifthelightblinksduringoperation,itmayindicateany 
ofthefollowing:
ParkingBrakeLatch
Aknobontheleftsideofconsoleactuatesparkingbrake 
lock(Figure21).Toengageparkingbrake,connect 
pedalswithlockingpin,pushdownonbothpedalsand 
pullparkingbrakelatchout.Toreleaseparkingbrake, 
depressbothpedalsuntilparkingbrakelatchretracts.
ReverseSpeedLimiter
Adjustthescrew(Figure21)tolimittheamountthe 
tractionpedalcanbedepressedintherearwarddirection 
tolimitspeed.
LowerMow/RaiseControlLever 
(Joystick)
Thelever(Figure22andFigure23)raisesandlowersthe 
cuttingunitsandalsostartsandstopsthereels.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure22andFigure23)indicateslevel 
offuelintank.
EngineOilPressureWarningLight
Thislight(Figure22andFigure23)indicatesdangerously 
lowengineoilpressure.
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Figure22
G019449
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Model03808and03813
1.Throttlecontrol
2.Lowermow/raisecontrol 
lever
3.Fuelgauge
4.Chargeindicator10.Enable/disableswitch
5.Engineoilpressure 
warninglight
6.Enginecoolant 
temperaturewarning 
light
7.Glowplugindicatorlight
8.Enginecoolant 
temperaturegauge
9.Enable/disableswitch(#7) 
rightrear
(Master)
11.Enable/disableswitch(#6) 
leftrear
ThrottleControl
Movethecontrol(Figure22andFigure23)forwardto 
increaseenginespeed,rearwardtodecreasespeed.
EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning 
Light
Thelight(Figure22andFigure23)illuminatesand 
theengineshutsdownwhenthecoolantreachesa 
dangerouslyhightemperature.
GlowPlugIndicatorLight
Figure23
Models03806,03807and03812
1.Throttlecontrol6.Enginecoolant
2.Lowermow/raisecontrol 
lever
3.Fuelgauge8.Enginecoolant
4.Chargeindicator9.Enable/disableswitch
5.Engineoilpressure 
warninglight
temperaturewarning 
light
7.Glowplugindicatorlight
temperaturegauge
(Master)
Enable/DisableSwitches
Theenable/disableswitches(Figure22andFigure23) 
areusedinconjunctionwiththelowermow/raise 
controllever(Joystick)tooperatereels.Reelscanbe 
raisedbutnotloweredwheninmidposition.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure24)showstotalhoursthat 
machinehasbeenoperated.
Whentheindicatorlight(Figure22andFigure23)islit, 
indicatesglowplugsareon.
ChargeIndicator
Thechargeindicator(Figure22andFigure23) 
illuminateswhensystemchargingcircuitmalfunctions.
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1.Hourmeter
adjustsseatforoperatorsweight.Toadjustseatfore 
andaft,pullleveronleftsideofseatassemblyoutward. 
Aftermovingseattodesiredlocation,releaseleverto 
lockseatintoposition.Toadjustforoperatorsweight, 
turnspringtensionknob;clockwisetoincreasetension, 
counterclockwisetodecreasespringtension.
Figure24
BacklapKnobs
Thebacklapknobs(Figure25)areusedin 
conjunctionwithlowermow/raisecontrollever 
forbacklappingoperation.RefertoBacklappingin 
CuttingUnitMaintenance(page53).
Figure25
Figure26
1.Seatadjustingknob2.Seatadjustinglever
GreenDiagnosticLight
Themachineisequippedwithadiagnosticlightwhich 
indicatesiftheelectroniccontrollerisfunctioning 
correctly.Thegreendiagnosticlight(Figure27)is 
locatedunderthecontrolpanel,nexttothefuseblock. 
Whentheelectroniccontrollerisfunctioningcorrectly 
andthekeyswitchismovedtotheONposition,the 
controllerdiagnosticlightwillbeilluminated.Thelight 
willblinkifthecontrollerdetectsamalfunctionin 
theelectricalsystem.Thelightwillstopblinkingand 
automaticallyresetwhenthekeyswitchisturnedtothe 
OFFposition.
1.Backlapknobs2.Reelcontrolknobs
ReelSpeedControls
ControlsRPMoffrontandrearcuttingunits(Figure25). 
#1positionisforbacklapping.Remainingsettingsare 
formowingoperations.Seedecalunderseatforproper 
settings.
Seat
Theseatadjustinglever(Figure26)allows4inchfore 
andaftadjustment.Theseatadjustingknob(Figure26)
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TheDiagnosticACEdisplayisatooltohelptheuser 
verifycorrectelectricalfunctionsofthemachine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Figure27
1.Greendiagnosticlight
Whenthecontrollerdiagnosticlightblinks,oneofthe 
followingproblemshasbeendetectedbythecontroller:
•Oneoftheoutputshasbeenshorted.
•Oneoftheoutputsisopencircuited.
Usingthediagnosticdisplay,determinewhichoutput 
ismalfunctioning,refertoCheckingInterlock 
Switches.
Ifthediagnosticlightisnotilluminatedwhenthe 
keyswitchisintheOnposition,thisindicatesthat 
theelectroniccontrollerisnotoperating.Possible 
causesare:
•Loopbackisnotconnected.
•Thelightisburnedout.
Width-of-cut,model03806, 
03807and03812
Width-of-cut,model03808and 
03813
Overallwidth,Transport89inches(226cm)
Overallwidth,Operational110inches(279cm)
Overalllength120inches(305cm)
HeightWithROPSinstalled84inches(213cm)
Weight*,model038063200lb(1451kg)
Weight*,model03807and 
03812
Weight*,model03808and 
03813
*With5bladecuttingunitsandfulluidlevels.
96inches(244cm)
133inches(338cm)
3300lb(1496kg)
3950lb(1792kg)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand 
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto 
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour 
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto 
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments 
andaccessories.
•Fusesareblown.
•Nobatterypower.
Checkelectricalconnections,inputfusesand 
diagnosticlightbulbtodeterminemalfunction. 
Makesureloopbackconnectorissecuredtowire 
harnessconnector.
DiagnosticACEDisplay(Optional)
Themachineisequippedwithanelectroniccontroller 
whichcontrolsmostmachinefunctions.Thecontroller 
determineswhatfunctionisrequiredforvariousinput 
switches(i.e.seatswitch,keyswitch,etc.)andturns 
ontheoutputstoactuatesolenoidsorrelaysforthe 
requestedmachinefunction.
Fortheelectroniccontrollertocontrolthemachineas 
desired,eachoftheinputswitches,outputsolenoidsand 
relaysmustbeconnectedandfunctioningproperly .
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe 
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
CheckingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase; 
however,theoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandafter 
theengineisrststarted.
Crankcasecapacityisapproximately7.5qt.(7l)with 
thelter.
Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing 
specications:
Figure29
1.Dipstick
•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4or 
higher.
•Preferredoil:SAE15W -40(above0°F)
•Alternateoil:SAE10W -30or5W-30(all 
temperatures)
Note:ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyour 
distributorineither15W-40or10W-30viscosity.See 
thepartscatalogforpartnumbers.
Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhen 
theengineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedforthe 
day.Ifithasalreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrain 
backdowntothesumpforatleast10minutesbefore 
checking.Iftheoillevelisatorbelowthe“add”mark 
onthedipstick,addoiltobringtheoilleveltothe“full” 
mark.DONOTOVERFILL.Iftheoillevelisbetween 
the“full”and“add”marks,nooiladditionisrequired.
1.Parkmachineonalevelsurface.Releasehoodlatch 
andopenhood(
Figure28).
3.Ifoillevelislow,removellercap(Figure30)and 
addoiluntillevelreachesFULLmarkondipstick. 
Donotoverll.
Figure30
1.Fillercap
4.Installllercap.
5.Closehoodandsecurelatch.
Figure28
1.Hoodlatch
2.Removedipstick(Figure29),wipecleanandreinstall 
dipstick.Pullitoutagainandcheckoillevelon 
dipstick:OillevelshouldbeuptoFULLmarkon 
dipstick.
CheckingtheCoolingSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Cleandebrisoffscreen,oilcoolerandfrontof 
radiatordaily,moreoftenifconditionsareextremely 
dustyanddirty;refertoRemovingDebrisin 
CoolingSystemMaintenance(page49).
Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solution 
ofwaterandpermanentethyleneglycolantifreeze. 
Checklevelofcoolantinradiatorandexpansiontank
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atthebeginningofeachdaybeforestartingtheengine.
Capacityofcoolingsystemis10quarts(9.4l).
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,pressurizedhot 
coolantcanescapeandcauseburnsiftheradiator 
capisremoved.
Allowtheenginetocoolatleast15minutesoruntil 
theradiatorcapiscoolenoughtotouchwithout 
burninghands.
1.Carefullyremoveradiatorcapandexpansiontank 
cap(Figure31).
2.Checklevelofcoolantinradiatorandinexpansion
Figure31).
tank(
Radiatorshouldbelledtothetopofthellerneck 
andtheexpansiontanklledtotheFullmark.
Figure32
1.Ventplug
4.Installradiatorcapandexpansiontankcap.
5.Closehoodandsecurelatch.
FillingtheFuelTank
Figure31
1.Expansiontank
3.FillexpansiontanktotheFullmarkandradiator 
tothetopofthellerneck.Donotoverllthe
expansiontank.
Note:Ifairistrappedissystem,removeventplug
Figure32),fromtopofradiatorsidetank,toallow
( 
trappedairtoescape.Reinstallventplugusing 
Teonthreadsealant.
DANGER
Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel 
vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.Are 
orexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothersand 
cancausepropertydamage.
•Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors,in 
anopenarea,whentheengineisoffandiscold. 
Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add 
fueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis1in.(25 
mm)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This 
emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto 
expand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay 
awayfromanopenameorwherefuelfumes 
maybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinaclean,safety-approvedcontainer 
andkeepthecapinplace.
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswith 
low(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent. 
Theminimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchase 
fuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daysto 
ensurefuelfreshness.
Fueltankcapacity:15USgallons(57l)
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures 
above20°F(-7°C)andwintergrade(No.1-Dor 
No.1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useof 
wintergradefuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslower
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ashpointandcoldowcharacteristicswhichwillease 
startingandreducefuellterplugging.
Useofsummergradefuelabove20°F(-7°C)will 
contributetowardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreased 
powercomparedtowintergradefuel.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasoline 
insteadofdieselfuel.Failuretoobservethis 
cautionwilldamagetheengine.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable 
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel 
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, 
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat 
spills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term 
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand 
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor 
conditioneropening .
•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.
BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuel 
ofuptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).The 
petrodieselportionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur. 
Observethefollowingprecautions:
•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeet 
specicationASTMD6751orEN14214.
•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTM 
D975orEN590.
•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodiesel 
blends.
•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblends 
incoldweather.
•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelas 
theymaybedegradedovertime.
•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter 
convertingtobiodieselblendsd.
•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformore 
informationonbiodiesel.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay 
awayfromanopenameorwherefuelfumes 
maybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit 
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore 
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem 
inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static 
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich 
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom 
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage 
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground 
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron 
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets 
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe 
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe 
truckortrailerandrefueltheequipmentwith 
itswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch 
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable 
container,ratherthanfromafueldispenser 
nozzle.
•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keep 
thenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel 
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil 
fuelingiscomplete.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Usingacleanrag,cleanareaaroundfueltankcap.
3.Removecapfromthefueltank(Figure33).
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Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless,
makingitdifculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditivefor 
thehydraulicsystemoilisavailablein2/3oz.(20ml) 
bottles.Onebottleissufcientfor4-6gal(15-221) 
ofhydraulicoil.Orderpartno.44-2500fromyour 
authorizedTorodistributor.
BiodegradableHydraulicFluid-Mobil224H
ToroBiodegradableHydraulicFluid(Availablein5gallon
pailsor55gallondrums.SeepartscatalogorT orodistributor 
forpartnumbers.)
Alternateuid:MobilEAL224H
Figure33
1.Fueltankcap
4.Fillthetankuntilthelevelistothebottomofthe 
llerneckwithdieselfuel.
5.Installfueltankcaptightlyafterllingtank.
Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse. 
Thiswillminimizepossiblebuildupofcondensation 
insidethefueltank.
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Themachinesreservoirislledatthefactorywith 
approximately8.5U.S.gallons(32l)ofhighquality 
hydraulicuid.Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuid 
beforetheengineisrststartedanddailythereafter. 
Therecommendedreplacementuidisasfollows:
ToroPremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid(Availablein5 
gallonpailsor55gallondrums.SeepartscatalogorT oro 
distributorforpartnumbers.)
Note:Thisisvegetable-oilbasedbiodegradableoil 
testedandapprovedbyToroforthismodel.Thisuid 
isnotasresistanttohightemperaturesasstandard 
uid,soinstallanoilcoolerifrequiredbytheoperator 
manualandfollowrecommendeduidchangeintervals 
withthisuid.Contaminationbymineral-based 
hydraulicuidswillchangethebiodegradabilityand 
toxicityofthisoil.Whenchangingfromstandarduid 
tothebiodegradabletype,becertaintofollowthe 
approvedushingprocedure.ContactyourlocalT oro 
Distributorfordetails.
1.Positionmachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe 
cuttingunitsandstoptheengine.
2.Cleanareaaroundllerneckandcapofhydraulic
Figure34).Removecapfromllerneck.
tank(
Alternateuids:IftheTorouidisnotavailable,other 
uidsmaybeusedprovidedtheymeetallthefollowing 
materialpropertiesandindustryspecications.Wedo 
notrecommendtheuseofsyntheticuid.Consult 
withyourlubricantdistributortoidentifyasatisfactory 
productNote:Torowillnotassumeresponsibilityfor 
damagecausedbyimpropersubstitutions,souseonly 
productsfromreputablemanufacturerswhowillstand 
behindtheirrecommendation.
HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPointAnti-wearHydraulic 
Fluid,ISOVG46
MaterialProperties:
Viscosity,ASTMD445cSt@40°C44to48
ViscosityIndexASTM 
D2270 
PourPoint,ASTMD97-34°Fto-49°F
IndustrySpecications:
VickersI-286-S(QualityLevel),VickersM-2950-S 
(QualityLevel),DenisonHF-0
cSt@100°C7.9to8.5 
140to160
Figure34
1.Hydraulictankcap
3.Removedipstickfromllerneckandwipeitwith 
acleanrag.Insertdipstickintollerneck;then 
removeitandchecklevelofuid.Fluidlevelshould 
bewithin1/4inchofmarkondipstick.
4.Iflevelislow ,addappropriateuidtoraiselevel 
tofullmark.
5.Installdipstickandcapontollerneck.
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CheckingtheTirePressure
BleedingtheFuelSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Thetiresareover-inatedforshipping.Therefore, 
releasesomeoftheairtoreducethepressure.Correct 
airpressureinthefrontandreartiresis15-20psi.
Important:Maintainevenpressureinalltiresto 
ensureagoodquality-of-cutandpropermachine 
performance.Donotunderinate.
CheckingtheReeltoBedknife 
Contact
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Eachdaybeforeoperating,checkreeltobedknife 
contact,regardlessifqualityofcuthadpreviouslybeen 
acceptable.Theremustbelightcontactacrossthefull 
lengthofthereelandbedknife(refertoAdjustingReel 
toBedknifeinCuttingUnitOperator'sManual).
StartingandStopping
1.Sitontheseat,keepfootofftractionpedal. 
Ensureparkingbrakeisengaged,tractionpedal 
isinNeutral,throttleisinSlowpositionandthe 
Enable/DisableswitchisintheDisableposition.
2.TurnignitionswitchtoOn/Preheatposition. 
Anautomatictimerwillcontrolpreheatfor 
approximately6seconds.Afterpreheat,turnkey 
toStartposition.Cranktheenginefornolonger 
than15seconds.Releasekeywhenenginestarts. 
Ifadditionalpreheatisrequired,turnkeytoOff 
positionthentoOn/Preheatposition.Repeat 
processasrequired.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.Makesurefuel 
tankisatleasthalffull.
2.Unlatchandraisehood.
DANGER
Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel 
vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.A 
reorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand 
othersandcancausepropertydamage.
•Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors, 
inanopenarea,whentheengineisoffand 
iscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add 
fueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis1in. 
(25mm)belowthebottomofthellerneck. 
Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuel 
toexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay 
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel 
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinaclean,safety-approved 
containerandkeepthecapinplace.
3.Openventplugonthefuellter/waterseparator 
(Figure35).
3.Runengineatidlespeedorpartialthrottleuntil 
enginewarmsup.
4.Tostop,moveallcontrolstoNeutralandsetparking 
brake.Returnthrottletotheidleposition,turnkey 
toOFFandremoveitfromswitch.
Important:Allowenginetoidlefor5minutes 
beforeshuttingitoffafterafullloadoperation. 
Failuretodosomayleadtoturbo-charger 
trouble.
Note:Werecommendthatanytimethemachineis 
parked(shortorlongterm)thecuttingunitsshould 
beloweredtotheground.Thisrelievespressure 
fromtheliftcircuitandeliminatestheriskofthe 
cuttingunitsaccidentallyloweringtotheground.
Figure35
1.Fuellter/waterseparator
4.TurnkeyinignitionswitchtotheOnposition. 
Electricfuelpumpwillbeginoperation,thereby 
forcingairoutaroundventplug.LeavekeyinOn 
positionuntilasolidstreamoffuelowsoutaround 
plug.TightenplugandturnkeytoOFF .
5.Opentheairbleedscrewonthefuelinjectionpump 
(Figure36).
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Figure36
Figure37
1.Bypassvalve
1.Fuelinjectionpumpbleedscrew
6.TurnkeyinignitionswitchtotheOnposition. 
Electricfuelpumpwillbeginoperation,thereby 
forcingairoutaroundairbleedscrew .Leavekeyin 
Onpositionuntilasolidstreamoffuelowsout 
aroundscrew .TightenscrewandturnkeytoOff.
Note:Normally,engineshouldstartafterabove 
bleedingproceduresarefollowed.However,if 
enginedoesnotstart,airmaybetrappedbetween 
injectionpumpandinjectors;refertoBleedingAir 
FromInjectorsintheMaintenanceSection.
PushingorTowingthe 
Machine
Inanemergency,themachinecanbemovedby 
actuatingthebypassvalveinthevariabledisplacement 
hydraulicpumpandpushingortowingthemachine.
Important:Donotpushortowthemachine 
fasterthan2-3mph(3-4.8km/h)becauseinternal 
transmissiondamagemayoccur.Thebypassvalve 
mustbeopenwheneverthemachineispushedor 
towed.
1.Thebypassvalveislocatedontopofvariable 
displacementpump( 
90°,ineitherdirection,toopenandallowoilto 
bypassinternally.Becauseuidisbypassed,the 
machinecanbemovedslowlywithoutdamaging 
thetransmission.
Figure37).Rotatethevalve
2.Closethebypassvalvebeforestartingtheengine. 
However,donotexceed5-8ft.-lb.(7-11N·m) 
torquetoclosethevalve.
Important:Runningtheenginewiththe 
bypassvalveopenwillcausethetransmission 
tooverheat.
CheckingtheInterlock 
Switches
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor 
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly 
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches 
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore 
operatingthemachine.
Thepurposeoftheinterlockswitchesaretoprevent 
theenginefromcrankingorstartingunlessthetraction 
pedalisinNeutral,theEnable/Disableswitchisin 
DisableandtheLowerMow/Raisecontrolisinthe 
neutralposition.Inaddition,theenginewillstopwhen 
thetractionpedalisdepressedwitheithertheoperator 
offtheseatortheparkingbrakeengaged.
Toverifyinterlockswitchfunction:
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Parkmachineonalevelsurface,lowerthecutting 
units,stoptheengineandengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Opencontrolpanelcover.Locatewireharnessand 
loopbackconnector.Carefullyunplugloopback 
connectorfromharnessconnector(
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correspondingswitchisclosed.Repeatoneach 
switchthatispossibletobechangedbyhand.
7.IfswitchisclosedandappropriateLEDdoesnot 
turnon,checkallwiringandconnectionstoswitch 
and/orcheckswitcheswithanohmmeter.Replace 
anydamagedswitchesandrepairanydamaged 
wiring.
Figure38
1.Loop-backconnector
3.ConnecttheDiagnosticACEdisplayconnector 
totheharnessconnector(
Figure39).Makesure 
correctoverlaydecalispositionedonDiagnostic 
ACEdisplay.
Figure39
1.DiagnosticACE
4.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOnposition,butdonot 
startmachine.
Note:Theredtextontheoverlaydecalrefersto 
inputswitchesandthegreentextreferstooutputs.
5.The“inputsdisplayed”LED,onlowerrightcolumn 
oftheDiagnosticACE,shouldbeilluminated.If 
“outputsdisplayed”LEDisilluminated,pressand 
releasethetogglebutton,onDiagnosticACE,to 
changeLEDto“inputsdisplayed”.Donothold 
buttondown.
6.TheDiagnosticACEwillilluminatetheLED 
associatedwitheachoftheinputswhenthatinput 
switchisclosed.
Individually,changeeachoftheswitchesfrom 
opentoclosed(i.e.,sitonseat,engagetraction 
pedal,etc.),andnotethattheappropriateLED 
onDiagnosticACEwillblinkonandoffwhen
TheDiagnosticACEalsohastheabilitytodetect 
whichoutputsolenoidsorrelaysareturnedon.This 
isaquickwaytodetermineifamachinemalfunction 
iselectricalorhydraulic.
Toverifyoutputfunction:
1.Parkmachineonalevelsurface,lowerthecutting 
units,stoptheengineandengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Opencontrolpanelcover.Locatewireharness 
andconnectorsnearcontroller.Carefullyunplug 
loopbackconnectorfromharnessconnector.
3.ConnecttheDiagnosticACEconnectortothe 
harnessconnector.Makesurecorrectoverlaydecal 
ispositionedonDiagnosticACE.
4.TurnthekeyswitchtotheOnposition,butdonot 
startmachine.
Note:Theredtextontheoverlaydecalrefersto 
inputswitchesandthegreentextreferstooutputs.
5.The“outputsdisplayed”LED ,onlowerright 
columnofDiagnosticACE,shouldbeilluminated. 
If“inputsdisplayed”;LEDisilluminated,pressthe 
togglebutton,onDiagnosticACE,tochangeLED 
to“outputsdisplayed.”
Note:Itmaybenecessarytotogglebetween 
“inputsdisplayed”and“outputsdisplayed”several 
timestodothefollowingstep.Totogglebackand 
forth,presstogglebuttononce.Thismaybedone 
asoftenasrequired.Donotholdthebutton.
6.Sitontheseatandattempttooperatethedesired 
functionofthemachine.Theappropriateoutput 
LED'sshouldilluminatetoindicatethattheECU 
isturningonthatfunction.(RefertoHydraulic 
SolenoidValveFunctionstobecertainofthe 
speciedoutputLEDs.)
Note:IfanyoutputLEDisblinking,this 
indicatesanelectricalproblemwiththatOUTPUT. 
Repair/replacedefectiveelectricalpartsimmediately . 
ToresetablinkingLED,turnthekeyswitch“Off”, 
thenback“On”andclearthecontrollersfault 
memory(RefertoClearingtheFaultMemoryin 
FaultMemoryandRetrieval).
IfnooutputLEDsareblinking,butthecorrect 
outputLED'sdonotilluminate,verifythatthe
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requiredinputswitchesareinthenecessary 
positionstoallowthatfunctiontooccur.Verify 
correctswitchfunction.
IftheoutputLEDsareonasspecied,butthe 
machinedoesnotfunctionproperly,thisindicatesa 
non-electricalproblem.Repairasnecessary.
TooldisplayonOutputstoseefault.The 
Problemcircuitwillbeashing.Recordswill 
repeatuntilkeyisturnedoff.Unitwillnotstart 
inthismode.
ClearingtheFaultMemory(DiagnosticT ool 
notrequired)
Note:Duetoelectricalsystemconstraints, 
theoutputLED'sfor“Start”,“Preheat”and 
“ETR/ALT”maynotblinkeventhoughan 
electricalproblemmayexistforthosefunctions.If 
themachineproblemappearstobewithoneof 
thesefunctions,becertaintochecktheelectrical 
circuitwithavolt/ohmmetertoverifythatno 
electricalproblemexiststothesefunctions.
Ifeachinputswitchisinthecorrectposition 
andfunctioningcorrectly,buttheoutputLEDs 
arenotcorrectlyilluminated,thisindicatesan 
ECUproblem.Ifthisoccurs,contactyourT oro 
Distributorforassistance.
FaultMemoryandRetrieval
IftheControllersensesafaultononeoftheoutput 
solenoids,itwillashthemachinesdiagnosticLamp
(ReelDiagnosticLamponconsoleorGreenDiagnostic 
Lampunderconsole)andstorethefaultintothe 
Controllers(ECU)memory.Thefaultcanthenbe 
retrievedandviewedwiththeDiagnosticACEhand 
heldtooloralaptop/PCatanytime.TheController 
willstoreone(1)faultatatimeandwillnotstore 
anotherdifferentfaultuntiltherstfaultiscleared.
7.RotateignitionkeytoOffposition.
8.TurnBacklapSwitchtotheFrontorRearBacklap 
position.
9.TurntheReelControlSwitchtoEnableposition.
10.MovetheJoysticktotheRaisepositionandhold.
11.TurntheignitionkeytoOn,andcontinuetohold 
theJoystickintheRaisepositionuntiltheReel 
ControlLampstartstoash(approx.2seconds).
12.ReleasetheJoystickandturntheKeyOff.Memory 
isnowcleared.
13.TurntheBacklapSwitchtoOffandEnableSwitch 
toDisableposition.
Important:TheDiagnosticACEdisplaymust 
notbeleftconnectedtothemachine.Itis 
notdesignedtowithstandtheenvironment 
ofthemachine'severydayuse.Whendone 
usingDiagnosticACE,disconnectitfromthe 
machineandreconnectloopbackconnectorto 
harnessconnector.Machinewillnotoperate 
withoutloopbackconnectorinstalledon 
harness.StoreDiagnosticACEindry,secure 
locationinshop,notonmachine.
RetrievingFaultInformation
RetrievingStoredFaults(Donotsitinseat)
1.RotateignitionkeytoOffposition.
2.ConnecttheHandheldDiagnosticTooltothe 
desiredControllerLoopbackConnector(usethe 
properoverlay).
3.MovetheJoysticktotheRaisepositionandhold.
4.RotateignitionkeytoOnposition,andcontinueto 
holdtheJoystickinRaisepositionuntilthetopleft 
DiagnosticToollightcomeson(approx.2seconds).
5.ReleasetheJoysticktothecenterposition.
6.HandheldToolwillnowplaybackthefaultretained 
intheControllermemory.
Important:Thedisplaywillshoweight(8) 
individualrecordswiththefaultdisplayedon 
the8threcord.Eachrecordwillbedisplayed 
for10seconds.BesuretohavetheDiagnostic
HydraulicSolenoidValve 
Functions
Usethelistbelowtoidentifyanddescribethedifferent 
functionsofthesolenoidsinthehydraulicmanifold. 
Eachsolenoidmustbeenergizedtoallowfunctionto 
occur.
Solenoid
MSV1
MSV2
SV4Liftfrontwingcuttingunits
SV3Liftfrontcentercuttingunit
SV5Liftrearcuttingunits
SV1Pressurizeraise/lower
SV2Direction:ON=Raise,
SV6Leftrearwingcuttingunit
Function
Frontreelcircuit
Rearreelcircuit
hydrauliccircuit
OFF=Lower
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Solenoid
SV7
SV8
Function
Rightrearwingcuttingunit
LoadHolding
On.Themachineshouldnotbestarteduntilthe 
glowplugcycleiscomplete.
Mowing
OperatingTips
Familiarization
Beforemowinggrass,practiceoperatingmachinein 
anopenarea.Startandstoptheengine.Operatein 
forwardandreverse.Lowerandraisecuttingunitsand 
engageanddisengagereels.Whenyoufeelfamiliarwith 
themachine,practiceoperatingupanddownslopes 
atdifferentspeeds.
Thebrakescanbeusedtoassistinturningthemachine. 
However,usethemcarefully,especiallyonsoftor 
wetgrassconditionsbecausetheturfmaybetorn 
accidentally.Individualturningbrakesmayalsobeused 
tohelpmaintaintraction.Forexample,insomeslope 
conditions,theuphillwheelslipsandlosestraction.If 
thissituationoccurs,depressuphillturnpedalgradually 
andintermittentlyuntiltheuphillwheelstopsslipping, 
thus,increasingtractiononthedownhillwheel.
Important:Beforemowinggrass,practice 
operatingthemachineinturns.Turfdamagein 
turnsmayoccurespeciallyundersoftorwetgrass 
conditionsiftheturniscompletedatahighspeed 
oratasmallturningradius.Maintainaspeed 
below3mphduringaturnandaturningradius 
greaterthan8feettominimizeturfdamagefrom 
tiresorcuttingunits.Mountingthecuttingunits 
withthesteeringpininthefrontmountingholewill 
allowthecuttingunittosteeritselfasthetraction 
unitturnsprovidingoptimummaneuverabilityand 
cuttingperformanceinturns.Duringcross-cutting 
offairways,ateardropshapeturnisrecommended 
toincreasecuttingproductivityandminimizeturf 
damage.
StartengineandmovethrottletoFASTso 
engineisrunningatmaximumspeed.Movethe 
Enable/DisableswitchtoENABLEandusethe 
LOWERMOW/RAISElevertocontrolthecutting 
units(frontcuttingunitsaretimedtolowerbefore 
therearcuttingunits).Tomoveforwardandcut 
grass,presstractionpedalforward.Maintainaspeed 
whichdoesnotresultintheReelControlLightbeing 
illuminated.Graduallyincreaseordecreasetraction 
speedtoensureproperclipismaintained.
Transport
MovetheEnable/DisableswitchtoJoyStickDisable 
(midposition),lockbrakepedalstogetherandraisethe 
cuttingunitstothetransportposition.Becarefulwhen 
drivingbetweenobjectssoyoudonotaccidentally 
damagethemachineorcuttingunits.Useextracare 
whenoperatingmachineonslopes.Driveslowlyand 
avoidsharpturnsonslopestopreventrollovers.The 
cuttingunitsshouldbeloweredwhengoingdownhill 
forsteeringcontrol.
DANGER
Whenoperatingthemachine,alwaysusetheseat 
beltandROPStogether.Donotuseaseatbelt 
withoutaROPS.
WarningSystem
Ifawarninglightcomesonduringoperation,stopthe 
machineimmediatelyandcorrecttheproblembefore 
continuingoperation.Seriousdamagecouldoccurif 
themachineisoperatedwithamalfunction.
Important:TheRedDiagnosticLight,onthe 
steeringtower,indicateswhentheglowplugsare
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst8hours
Aftertherst50hours
Aftertherst200hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every50hours
Every100hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Checkthetorqueofthewheelnutsorbolts(aftertherst1–4hoursofoperation 
andthenafter10hoursofoperation).
•Changetheengineoilandoillter.
•Changetheplanetarygeardriveoil.
•Changetherearaxlelubricant.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checkandcleanthecoolingsystem.
•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checkthereeltobedknifecontact.
•Checktheinterlockswitches.
•Drainthefuellter/waterseparator.
•Removedebrisfromtherearscreen,oilcooler,andradiator(morefrequentlyin 
dirtyconditions).
•Inspectthehydrauliclinesandhosesforleaks,kinkedlines,loosemounting 
supports,wear,loosettings,weatherdeterioration,andchemicaldeterioration.
•Greasethebearingsandbushings.
•Checktheconditionofthebattery.
•Inspectandtightenthecoolingsystemhosesandconnections.
•Checktheconditionandtensionofthealternatorbelt.
Every150hours
Every200hours
Every400hours
Every800hours
Every2years
Important:Refertoyourengine
•Changetheengineoilandoillter.
•Checkthetorqueofthewheelnutsorbolts.
•Servicetheaircleaner.(Servicetheaircleanerearlieriftheaircleanerindicator 
showsred.Serviceitmorefrequentlyinextremelydirtyordustyconditions.)
•Checkthefuellinesandconnections.
•Replacethefuelltercanister.
•Checktheplanetarygeardriveoil(Also,checkifexternalleakageisobserved)
•Checktherearaxlelubricantlevel.
•Changetheplanetarygeardriveoil.(Oryearly,whichevercomesrst)
•Changetherearaxlelubricant.
•Checktherearwheeltoe-in.
•Changethehydraulicuid.
•Drainandcleanthefueltank.
•Drainandushthecoolingsystem.
•Replaceallmovinghoses.
•Drain/ushthehydraulictank.
Operator's Man ual
foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure 
youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany 
maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
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ServiceIntervalChart
Figure40
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist
Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Checksafetyinterlockoperation.
Checkbrakeoperation.
Checkengineoilandfuellevel.
Checkcoolingsystemuidlevel.
Drainthewater/fuelseparator.
Checktheairlterrestrictionindicator.
Checktheradiatorandscreenfordebris.
Checkunusualenginenoises.
Checkunusualoperatingnoises.
Checkthetransmissionoillevel.
Checkthehydraulicsystemoillevel.
Checkthehydrauliclterindicator.
Checkthehydraulichosesfordamage.
Checkforuidleaks.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checkinstrumentoperation.
Checkthereel-to-bedknifeadjustment.
Checktheheight-of-cutadjustment.
Lubricateallgreasettings.
Touchupdamagedpaint.
1
2
3
Fortheweekof: MaintenanceCheckItem
Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.
Sat.Sun.
1.Checktheglowplugandinjectornozzlesifhardstarting,excesssmoke,orroughrunningisnoted.
2.Checkwiththeenginerunningandoilatoperatingtemperature.
3.Immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted
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Lubrication
GreasingtheBearingsand 
Bushings
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Themachinehasgreasettingsthatmustbelubricated 
regularlywithNo.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBase 
Grease.Ifmachineisoperatedundernormalconditions, 
lubricateallbearingsandbushingsafterevery50hours 
ofoperationorimmediatelyaftereverywashing.
Thegreasettinglocationsandquantitiesare:
•Cuttingunitcarrierframeandpivot(2ea.) 
Figure41).
(
Figure42
1.Topttingonkingpin
Figure41
•Rearaxletierod(2)(Figure42).
•Steeringcylinderballjoints(2)(Figure42).
•Kingpinbushings(2)(
Figure42).Thetoptting
onthekingpinshouldonlybelubricated 
annually(2pumps).
•Frontliftcylinders(3)(Figure43andFigure44).
Figure43
Figure44
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•Rearliftcylinderpivot(2)(Figure45).
•Rearliftarmpivots(2)(Figure48).
Figure45
•Liftarmpivot(3)(Figure46).
Figure46
•Rearaxlepivot(Figure47).
Figure48
•Brakepedalshaft(1)(Figure49).
Figure49
Figure47
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EngineMaintenance
Thiscleaningprocesspreventsdebrisfrommigrating 
intotheintakewhentheprimarylterisremoved.
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Every400hours
Checktheaircleanerbodyfordamagewhichcould 
causeanairleak.Replaceifdamaged.Checkthewhole 
intakesystemforleaks,damageorloosehoseclamps.
Servicetheaircleanerlteronlywhentheservice 
indicator( 
beforeitisnecessaryonlyincreasesthechanceofdirt 
enteringtheenginewhenthelterisremoved.
Figure50)requiresit.Changingtheairlter
Figure50
3.Removeandreplacetheprimarylter(
Figure52).
Cleaningoftheusedelementisnotrecommended 
duetothepossibilityofdamagetotheltermedia. 
Inspectthenewlterforshippingdamage,checking 
thesealingendofthelterandthebody.Donot 
useadamagedelement.Insertthenewlterby 
applyingpressuretotheouterrimoftheelementto 
seatitinthecanister.Donotapplypressuretothe
exiblecenterofthelter.
Figure52
1.Aircleanerprimarylter
1.Aircleanerindicator
Important:Besurethecoverisseatedcorrectly 
andsealswiththeaircleanerbody.
1.Pullthelatchoutwardandrotatetheaircleaner 
covercounterclockwise(Figure51).
Figure51
1.Aircleanerlatch2.Aircleanercover
2.Removethecoverfromtheaircleanerbody .Before 
removingthelter,uselowpressureair(40psi, 
cleananddry)tohelpremovelargeaccumulations 
ofdebrispackedbetweenoutsideofprimarylter 
andthecanister.Avoidusinghighpressureair
whichcouldforcedirtthroughthelterintothe 
intaketract.
Important:Neverattempttocleanthesafety 
lter(Figure53).Replacethesafetylterwitha 
newoneaftereverythreeprimarylterservices.
Figure53
1.Aircleanersafetylter
4.Cleanthedirtejectionportlocatedintheremovable 
cover.Removetherubberoutletvalvefromthe 
cover,cleanthecavityandreplacetheoutletvalve.
5.Installthecoverorientingtherubberoutletvalvein 
adownwardposition—betweenapproximately5:00 
to7:00whenviewedfromtheend.
6.Resettheindicator(Figure50)ifitshowsred.
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ServicingtheEngineOiland
AdjustingThrottle
Filter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours
Every150hours
Changeoilandlterinitiallyaftertherst50hoursof 
operation,thereafterchangeoilandlterevery150 
hours.
1.Removedrainplug( 
drainpan.Whenoilstops,installdrainplug.
1.Drainplugs
Figure54)andletoilowinto
Figure54
1.Positionthrottleleverforwardsoitstopsagainst 
seatbaseslot.
2.Loosenthethrottlecableconnectorontheleverarm 
attheinjectionpump(
1.Injectionpumpleverarm
Figure56).
Figure56
2.Connector
3.Holdtheinjectionpumpleverarmagainstthehigh 
idlestopandtightenthecableconnector.
Note:Whentightened,thecableconnectormustbe 
freetoswivel.
2.Removeoillter(Figure55).Applyalightcoatof 
cleanoiltothenewltersealbeforescrewingiton. 
Donotover-tighten.
Figure55
1.Oillter
3.Addoiltothecrankcase.Capacityis7.5qt.(7L) 
withlter.
4.Torquethelocknut,usedtosetthefrictiondeviceon 
thethrottlelever,to40-55in-lb.Themaximumforce 
requiredtooperatethethrottlelevershouldbe20lb.
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FuelSystem
FuelLinesandConnections
Maintenance
FuelTank
ServiceInterval:Every2years
Drainandcleanfueltankevery2years.Also,drainand 
cleantankiffuelsystembecomescontaminatedorif 
machineistobestoredforanextendedperiod.Use 
cleanfueltoushoutthetank.
Figure57
ServiceInterval:Every400hours
Checklinesandconnectionsevery400hoursoryearly, 
whichevercomesrst.Inspectfordeterioration, 
damage,orlooseconnections.
FuelFilter/WaterSeparator
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Every400hours
Drainwaterorothercontaminantsfromfuellter/water 
separator(Figure58)daily .
1.Locatefuellter,underhood,andplaceaclean 
containerunderit.
2.Loosendrainplugonbottomofltercanister. 
Tightenplugafterdraining.
1.Fueltankdrain
DANGER
Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel 
vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.Are 
orexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothersand 
cancausepropertydamage.
•Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors,in 
anopenarea,whentheengineisoffandiscold. 
Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuel 
tothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4to1/2in.(6 
to13mm)belowthebottomofthellerneck. 
Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto 
expand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway 
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe 
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinaclean,safety-approvedcontainer 
andkeepthecapinplace.
Figure58
1.Waterseparatorltercanister
Replaceltercanisterafterevery400hoursof 
operation.
3.Cleanareawhereltercanistermounts.
4.Removeltercanisterandcleanmountingsurface.
5.Lubricategasketonltercanisterwithcleanoil.
6.Installltercanisterbyhanduntilgasketcontacts 
mountingsurface,thenrotateanadditional1/2turn.
7.Tightenthedrainplugonthebottomofthelter 
canister.
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BleedingAirFromInjectors
ElectricalSystem
Note:Thisprocedureshouldbeusedonlyiffuel 
systemhasbeenpurgedofairthroughnormalpriming 
proceduresandenginewillnotstart;refertoBleeding 
theFuelSysteminOperationSection.
1.LoosenthepipeconnectiontotheNo.1nozzleand 
holderassembly .
Figure59
1.Fuelinjectors(4)
2.MovethrottletoFastposition.
3.TurnkeyinkeyswitchtoRunpositionandwatch 
fuelowaroundconnector.TurnkeytoOffposition 
whensolidowisobserved.
4.Tightenpipeconnectorsecurely .
5.Repeatsteps1through4onremainingnozzles.
Note:Fanshroudmaybeeasilyunboltedfrom 
machinetosimplifycleaning.
6.Installrearscreenandsecurelatches.
Note:Donotusewatertocleanengine,asdamage 
mayoccur.
Maintenance
BatteryCare
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
Important:Beforeweldingonamachine, 
disconnectbothcablesfromthebattery,disconnect 
bothwireharnessplugsfromtheelectroniccontrol 
unitandtheterminalconnectorfromthealternator 
topreventdamagetotheelectricalsystem.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst 
metaltractorcomponentscausingsparks.Sparks 
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting 
inpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot 
allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal 
partsofthemachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween 
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe 
machine.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe 
tractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscancause 
thebatterygassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal 
injury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)battery 
cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red) 
cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)batterycable 
beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.
Note:Checkbatteryconditionweeklyorafterevery50 
hoursofoperation.Keepterminalsandentirebattery 
casecleanbecauseadirtybatterywilldischargeslowly. 
Tocleanthebattery,washtheentirecasewithsolution
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ofbakingsodaandwater.Rinsewithclearwater.Coat
thebatterypostsandcableconnectorswithGrafo112X 
(skin-over)grease(ToroPartNo.505-47)orpetroleum 
jellytopreventcorrosion.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa 
deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith 
skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassesto 
shieldyoureyesandrubberglovestoprotect 
yourhands.
•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways 
availableforushingtheskin.
Fuses
OptionalLighting
Important:Ifoptionallightingisbeaddedto
thetractionunit,usetheinstructions,schematic 
(Figure62),andpartnumberslistedbelowto 
preventdamagetothetractionunitselectrical 
system.
InstallationInstructions
1.Installarelayintotheopenconnectorunderconsole.
2.Installlightswitch.
Note:Punchoutincontrolpanelprovidedfor 
switchinstallation.
3.Crimparingorforkterminalontoeachofthe 
orangewires(J24&J25)underconsole.Secure 
themtolightswitchterminals#2.
Thereare7fusesinthemachineselectricalsystem. 
Theyarelocatedbelowtheoperatorscontrolpanel 
(Figure60andFigure61).
Figure60
1.Fuses
4.Splicepower(+)wiresfromlightstoredwireatJ23.
5.Securegroundwiresfromlightstotheengineblock 
ground.
6.Installa10amp.fusetofuseblockatlocationshown 
onfuseblockdecal.Donotexceedfuserating.
Figure61
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Figure62
Switch
ToroPartNo.75-1010ToroPartNo.70-1480
HoneywellPartNo.1TL1-2HellaPartNo.8741 1B
Relay
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DriveSystem
Maintenance
ChangingthePlanetaryGear 
DriveOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst200hours
CheckingtheTorqueofthe 
WheelNutsorBolts
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours
Every200hours
WARNING
Failuretomaintainpropertorqueofthewheelnuts 
couldresultinpersonalinjury.
Torquethefrontwheelnutsandrearwheelboltsto 
85-100ft.-lb.after
after 10 hour s of operation.
thereafter.
1-4 hour s of operation and a gain
Torqueevery200hours
CheckingthePlanetaryGear 
DriveOil
ServiceInterval:Every400hours(Also,checkif
externalleakageisobserved)
Checktheoillevelevery400hoursofoperation. 
UsehighqualitySAE85W-140wt.gearlubeasa 
replacement.
1.Withmachineonlevelsurface,positionthewheel 
soonecheckplug(Figure63)isatthe12o'clock 
positionandtheotherisat3o'clockposition.
Every800hours(Oryearly,whichever 
comesrst)
Changetheoilinitiallyafter200hoursoperation. 
Thereafter,changetheoilevery800hours.Usehigh 
qualitySAE85W -140wt.gearlubeasreplacement.
1.Withmachineonlevelsurface,positionawheel 
sooneofthecheck/drainplugsisatthelowest(6 
o’clock)position(
1.Check/drainplug
2.Placeadrainpanundertheplanetaryhub,remove 
plugandallowoiltodrain.
3.Placeadrainpanunderthebrakehousing,remove 
thedrainplugandallowtheoiltodrain(
Figure64).
Figure64
Figure65).
Figure63
1.Checkplug(2)
2.Removetheplugatthe3o’clockposition(Figure63). 
Oillevelshouldbeatthebottomofthecheckplug 
hole.
3.Iftheoillevelislow ,removetheplugatthe12 
o’clockpositionandaddoiluntilitbeginstoow 
outoftheholeatthe3o’clockposition.
4.Re-installbothplugs.
5.Repeatsteps1through4ontheoppositeplanetary 
gearassembly.
Figure65
1.Brakehousingdrainplug
4.Whenalloftheoilhasdrainedfrombothlocations, 
re-installthepluginthebrakehousing.
5.Rotatethewheeluntiltheopenplugholeinthe 
planetaryisatthetwelveo'clockposition.
6.Throughtheopenhole,slowlylltheplanetarywith 
22ounces.(0.6liter)ofhighqualitySAE85W -140 
wt.gearlube.
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Important:Iftheplanetaryllsbeforethe 
22ounces(0.6liter)ofoilisadded,waitone 
hourorinstalltheplugandmovethemachine 
approximatelytenfeettodistributetheoil 
throughthebrakesystem.Then,removethe 
plugandaddtheremainingoil.
7.Re-installtheplug.
8.Repeattheprocedureontheopposite 
planetary/brakeassembly .
CheckingtheRearAxle 
Lubricant
ServiceInterval:Every400hours
TherearaxleisshippedfromthefactorylledwithSAE 
85W-140wt.gearlube.Checklevelbeforeengineisrst 
startedandevery400hoursthereafter.Capacityis80oz. 
Visuallyinspectforleaksdaily.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Removeacheckplug( 
axleandmakesurelubricantisuptobottomofhole. 
Iflevelislow ,removethellplug(Figure66)and 
addenoughlubricanttobringtheleveluptothe 
bottomofthecheckplugholes.
Figure66)fromoneendof
Figure67
1.Drainpluglocation
3.Removethe(3)oillevelcheckplugsandmainaxle 
ventcaptoeaseindrainingoftheoil.
4.Removethedrainplugsandallowtheoiltodrain 
intothepans.
5.Installtheplugs.
6.Removeacheckplugandllaxlewithapproximately 
80oz.of85W-140gearlubeoruntillubricantisup 
tobottomofhole.
7.Installcheckplug.
Figure66
1.Checkplug
2.Fillplug
ChangingtheRearAxle 
Lubricant
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst200hours
Every800hours
Changetheoilinitiallyaftertherst200hoursof 
operationandevery800hoursofoperationthereafter.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthe3drainplugs,1oneach 
endand1inthecenter(Figure67).
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RearWheelToe-In
ServiceInterval:Every800hours
Afterevery800operatinghoursorannually,checkthe 
rearwheeltoe-in.
1.Measurethecenter-to-centerdistance(ataxleheight) 
atthefrontandrearofthesteeringtires.Thefront 
measurementmustbe1/8in.(3mm)lessthanthe 
rearmeasurement.
2.Toadjust,removethecotterpinandnutfromeither 
tierodballjoint.Removetierodballjointfromaxle 
casesupport(Figure68).
3.Loosentheclampsatbothendsofthetierods 
(Figure68).
Note:On4wheeldrivemodels,leftreartiremust 
alsobeofftheshopoor.
3.Startengineandallowrunatlowidle.
4.Adjustjamnutsonpumprodendtomovepump 
controltubeforwardtoeliminateforwardcreepor 
rearwardtoeliminaterearwardcreep(Figure69).
Figure69
Figure68
1.Tierodclamp2.Tierodballjoint
4.Rotatethedetachedballjointinwardoroutward 
one(1)completerevolution.Tightenclampatloose 
endoftierod.
5.Rotatetheentiretierodassemblythesamedirection 
(inwardoroutward)one(1)completerevolution. 
Tightenclampatconnectedendoftierod.
6.Installtheballjointintheaxlecasesupportand 
tightenthenutngertight.Measuretoe-in.
7.Repeatprocedureifnecessary.
8.Tightenthenutandinstallanewcotterpinwhen 
theadjustmentiscorrect.
AdjustingtheTractionDrive 
forNeutral
Themachinemustnotcreepwhentractionpedalis 
released.Ifitdoescreep,anadjustmentisrequired.
1.Pumprod2.Pumpcontroltube
5.Afterwheelrotationceases,tightenjamnutsto 
secureadjustment.
6.Stoptheengineandreleasetherightbrake.Remove 
jackstandsandlowerthemachinetotheshopoor. 
Testdrivethemachinetomakesureitdoesnotcreep.
1.Parkmachineonalevelsurface,shutengineoffand 
lowercuttingunitstotheoor.Depressonlythe 
rightbrakepedalandengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Jackupleftsideofmachineuntilfronttireisoffthe 
shopoor.Supportmachinewithjackstandsto 
preventitfromfallingaccidentally.
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CoolingSystem
Maintenance
RemovingDebris
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Removedebrisfromrearscreen,oilcoolerandradiator 
daily,cleanmorefrequentlyindirtyconditions.
Important:Neverspraywaterontoahotengineas 
damagetoenginemayoccur.
1.Turnengineoff,releasehoodlatchandraisehood. 
Cleanengineareathoroughlyofalldebris.Close 
hood.
2.Unlatchandremoverearscreen( 
screenthoroughly .
Figure70).Clean
Figure71
1.Oilcooler
2.Radiator
MaintainingtheCooling 
System
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Every2years
Capacityofthesystemis10qts.(9.4l).Alwaysprotect 
coolingsystemwitha50/50solutionofwaterand 
permanentethyleneglycolanti-freeze.Donotusewater 
onlyinthecoolingsystem.
1.Afterevery100operatinghours,inspectandtighten 
hoseconnections.Replaceanydeterioratedhoses.
2.Afterevery2years,drainandushthecooling 
system.Addanti-freeze;refertoCheckingthe 
CoolingSystemintheOperationSection.
Figure70
1.Rearscreen
3.Unscrewknobsandpivotoilcoolerrearward 
(Figure71).Cleanbothsidesofoilcoolerand 
radiatorareathoroughlywithcompressedair.Do 
notusewater.Openhoodandblowdebrisout 
towardbackofmachine.Pivotoilcoolerbackinto 
positionandtightenknobs.
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BrakeMaintenance
BeltMaintenance
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes
Adjusttheservicebrakeswhenthereismorethan1inch 
offreetravelofthebrakepedal,orwhenthebrakesdo 
notworkeffectively .Freetravelisthedistancethebrake 
pedalmovesbeforebrakingresistanceisfelt.
1.Disengagelockingpinfrombrakepedalssoboth 
pedalsworkindependentlyofeachother.
2.Toreducefreetravelofbrakepedals,tightenthe 
brakesbylooseningthefrontnutonthethreaded 
endofthebrakecable( 
nuttomovecablebackwarduntilbrakepedalshave 
1/2to1inchoffreetravel.Tightenfrontnutsafter 
brakesareadjustedcorrectly.
Figure72).Thentightenrear
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Checkconditionandtensionofalternatorbeltafter 
every100hoursofoperation(Figure73).Replacebelt 
asrequired.Checkthetensionasfollows:
1.Openhood.
2.Checktensionbydepressingbeltmidwaybetween 
alternatorandcrankshaftpulleyswith22lb.offorce. 
Beltshoulddeect7/16in.Ifdeectionisincorrect, 
proceedtostep
3.Ifcorrect,continueoperation.
1.Brakecables
Figure72
1.Alternatorbelt2.Brace
3.Loosenboltsecuringbracetoengineandbolt 
securingalternatortobrace.
4.Insertprybarbetweenalternatorandengineandpry 
outonalternator.
5.Whenpropertensionisachieved,tightenalternator 
andbraceboltstosecureadjustment.
6.Tightenlocknuttosecureadjustment.
Figure73
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HydraulicSystem
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter
Maintenance
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid
ServiceInterval:Every800hours
Changehydraulicuidafterevery800operatinghours, 
innormalconditions.Ifuidbecomescontaminated, 
contactyourlocalTorodistributorbecausethesystem 
mustbeushed.Contaminateduidlooksmilkyor 
blackwhencomparedtocleanoil.
1.Turnengineoffandraisehood.
2.Removedrainplugfrombottomofreservoir 
Figure74)andlethydraulicuidowintodrain
( 
pan.Installandtightenplugwhenhydraulicuid 
stopsdraining.
Thehydraulicsystemlterheadisequippedwitha 
serviceintervalindicator.Withtheenginerunning,view 
theindicator,itshouldbeintheGREENzone.When 
theindicatorisintheREDzone,thelterelement 
shouldbechanged.
UsetheT ororeplacementlter(PartNo.94-2621).
Important:Useofanyotherltermayvoidthe 
warrantyonsomecomponents.
1.Positionmachineonalevelsurface,lowerthecutting 
units,stoptheengine,engagetheparkingbrakesand 
removekeyfromignitionswitch.
2.Cleanareaaroundltermountingarea.Placedrain 
panunderlterandremovelter(
Figure75).
Figure74
1.Hydraulicreservoir
3.Fillreservoirwithapproximately8.5gallonsof 
hydraulicuid;refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluid.
Important:Useonlyhydraulicuidsspecied. 
Otheruidscouldcausesystemdamage.
4.Installreservoircap.Startengineanduseallhydraulic 
controlstodistributehydraulicuidthroughoutthe 
system.Alsocheckforleaks.Thenstoptheengine.
5.Checklevelofuidandaddenoughtoraiselevelto 
Fullmarkondipstick.Donotoverll.
Figure75
1.Hydrauliclter2.Serviceintervalindicator
3.Lubricatenewltergasketandllthelterwith 
hydraulicuid.
4.Ensurethattheltermountingareaisclean.Screw 
lteronuntilgasketcontactsmountingplate.Then 
tightenlter1/2turn.
5.Startengineandletrunforabouttwominutesto 
purgeairfromthesystem.Stoptheengineand 
checkforleaks.
CheckingtheHydraulicLines 
andHoses
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Inspecthydrauliclinesandhosesdailyforleaks,kinked 
lines,loosemountingsupports,wear,loosettings, 
weatherdeteriorationandchemicaldeterioration.Make 
allnecessaryrepairsbeforeoperating.
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WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan 
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.
•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesandlinesare 
ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections 
andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto 
thehydraulicsystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin 
holeleaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure 
hydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.
•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem 
beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic 
system.
•Getimmediatemedicalhelpifuidisinjected 
intoskin.
HydraulicSystemTestPorts
Thetestportsareusedtotestpressureinthehydraulic 
circuits.ContactyourlocalTorodistributorfor 
assistance.
1.TestPortA(Figure76andFigure77)isusedto 
assistintroubleshootingthehydrauliccircuitfor 
theliftcylinders.
Figure77
Models03806,03807and03812
1.TestportA(Liftcylinders)
2.TestPortB(Figure78)isusedtoassistintrouble 
shootingthehydrauliccircuitforthefrontcutting 
units.
3.TestPortC(
Figure78)isusedtoassistintrouble 
shootingthehydrauliccircuitfortherearcutting 
units.
1.TestportA(Liftcylinders)
Figure76
Model03808and03813
Figure78
1.TestportB(Frontcutting 
units)
2.TestportC(Rearcutting 
units)
4.TestPortDislocatedonthebottomofthe 
hydrostatictransmission(Figure79)andisusedto 
measurethechargepressureofthetransmission.
5.TestPortEisusedtomeasuretractionforward 
pressure(Figure79).
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6.TestPortFisusedtomeasuretractionreverse 
pressure(Figure79).
CuttingUnitMaintenance
7.TestPortGisusedtomeasuresteeringcircuit 
pressure(
1.TestportD(Charge 
pressure)
2.TestportE(Traction 
forwardpressure)
Figure79).
Figure79
3.TestportF(Traction 
reversepressure)
4.TestportG(Steering 
circuitpressure)
CuttingUnitKickstand 
Models03863and03864
Wheneverthecuttingunithastobetippedtoexposethe 
bedknife/reel,propuptherearofthecuttingunitwith 
thekickstand(suppliedwiththetractionunit)tomake 
surethenutsonthebackendofthebedbaradjusting 
screwsarenotrestingontheworksurface(
Figure80).
Figure80
1.Cuttingunitkickstand
Backlapping
DANGER
Thereelsmaystallwhilebacklappingandcould 
restartsuddenly.Contactwiththereelsduring 
backlappingwillcausepersonalinjury.
•Neverplacehandsorfeetinthereelareawhile 
theengineisrunning.
•Neverattempttoturnthereelsbyhandorfoot 
ortouchthereelswhilebacklapping.
•Neverchangeenginespeedwhilebacklapping. 
Onlybacklapatidlespeed.
•Stoptheengineandmovethedesiredreelspeed 
selectorknob(s)onepositioncloserto“13.”
Note:Whenbacklapping,thefrontunitsalloperate 
together,andtherearunitsoperatetogether.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe 
cuttingunits,stoptheengine,engagetheparking
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brake,andmovetheEnable/Disableswitchto 
disableposition.
2.Unlockandraisetheseattoexposecontrols.
3.Locatethereelspeedselectorknobsandbacklap 
knobs(Figure81).Rotatethedesiredbacklap 
knob(s)tothebacklappositionandthedesiredreel 
speedselectorknob(s)toposition1.
Figure81
9.Ifreelsstallorbecomeerraticwhilebacklapping, 
stopbacklappingbymovingtheLowerMow/Lift 
controlleverrearward.Oncethereelshavestopped, 
movethedesiredreelspeedselectorknob(s)one 
positioncloserto13.Resumebacklappingby 
movingtheLowerMow/Liftcontrolleverforward.
10.Tomakeanadjustmenttothecuttingunits 
whilebacklapping,turnreelsOffbymoving 
theLowerMow/Raiseleverrearward;movethe 
Enable/DisableswitchtoDisableandturnthe 
engineOff.Afteradjustmentshavebeencompleted, 
repeatsteps
5through9.
11.Whenthecuttingunitisadequatelysharpened,a 
burrwillformonthefrontedgeoftheknife.Using 
ale,carefullyremovetheburrwithoutdullingthe 
cuttingedge.
12.Repeatprocedureforallcuttingunitstobe 
backlapped.
Whenbacklapoperationhasbeencompleted,return 
thebacklapknobstotheforwardowposition, 
lowerseatandwashalllappingcompoundoffcutting 
units.Adjustcuttingunitreeltobedknifeasneeded.
1.Backlapknobs2.Reelspeedselectorknobs
Note:Backlappingspeedmaybeincreasedby 
movingthereelspeedselectorknobtoward13. 
Eachpositionwillincreasespeedapproximately100 
rpm.Afterchangingselector,wait30secondsfor 
thesystemtostabilizeatthenewspeed.
4.Makeinitialreeltobedknifeadjustmentsappropriate 
forbacklappingonallcuttingunitswhicharetobe 
backlapped.
5.Startengineandrunatidlespeed.
CAUTION
Contactwiththereelsorothermovingpartscan 
resultinpersonalinjury.
•Keepnger,hands,andclothingawayfrom 
thereelsandothermovingparts.
•Neveruseashorthandlesbrushtoapply 
lappingcompound.
6.Selecteitherfront,rear,orbothbacklapknobsto 
determinewhichreelswillbebacklapped.
7.MoveEnable/DisableswitchtoEnableposition. 
MoveLowerMow/Liftcontrolforwardtostart 
backlappingoperationondesignatedreels.
8.Applylappingcompoundwithalonghandlebrush 
(ToroPartNo.29-9100).Neveruseashorthandled 
brush.
Note:Ifthebacklapknobsarenotreturnedtothe 
forwardowpositionafterbacklapping,thecutting 
unitswillnotraiseorfunctionproperly.
AdjustingtheCuttingUnit 
LoweringRate
Tractorsaresetupatthefactoryappropriatelyformost 
fairwaymowingapplications.
Thefollowingadjustmentsareavailableforne-tuning 
ofthemachinetotheapplication:
Thecuttingunitliftcircuitsareequippedwithadjustable 
valvestoensurethecuttingunitsloweratthedesired 
rate.Adjustasfollows:
Runtractionunituntiloperatingtemperatureisreached.
1.Locatethevalves,ontheliftmanifold,for 
adjustingthedesiredcuttingunit(s)(Seechartand 
Figure82andFigure83).
Valve
FC1#1(FrontCenter)
FC4#4(FrontWings)
FC5#2(Rear)
FC6#6(RearLeft)
FC7#7(RearRight)
CuttingUnitAffected
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Figure82
Model03808and03813
1.Adjustmentvalvefor#1(FrontCenter)cuttingunit
2.Adjustmentvalvefor#4(FrontWings)cuttingunits
3.Adjustmentvalvesfor#2(Rear)cuttingunits
LiftedHeightofOuterFront 
CuttingUnits(EnablePosition)
Theturnaroundheightofthefrontoutercuttingunits 
(#4)andrear(#6)cuttingunitsmaybe 
increasedtoprovideadditionalgroundclearanceon 
contouredfairways.
Note:TheRMCONFIGtimedelayshouldnotbe 
changedfromtheoriginalsettingof0whenusingthis 
methodtoadjustturnaroundheight.
Toincrease/adjusttheturnaroundheightofthecutting 
unitsproceedasfollows:
•Positionmachineonalevelsurface,lowerthecutting 
unitsandstoptheengine.
•Loosenthecarriageboltnutsecuringtheliftarm 
switchbrackettothe#4,6or7liftarms(
Figure84).
Figure83
Models03806,03807and03812
1.Adjustmentvalvefor#1(FrontCenter)cuttingunit
2.Adjustmentvalvefor#4(FrontWings)cuttingunits
3.Adjustmentvalvesfor#2(Rear)cuttingunits
4.Adjustmentvalvefor#6(RearLeft)cuttingunit
5.Adjustmentvalvefor#7(RearRight)cuttingunit
2.Loosenthelockingnutsonthevalves.
3.UsingaAllenHeadwrench,rotatetheappropriate 
valveclockwisetoslowdowndroprateofcutting 
units.
4.Verifytheliftrateadjustmentbyraisingandlowering 
cuttingunitsseveraltimes.Readjustasrequired.
5.Tightenthelockingnuttosecuretheadjustment.
Figure84
#4shown
1.Liftarmswitch3.Liftarmag
2.Carriageboltnut
•Movetheliftswitchbracketupintheslottothe 
desiredposition.
•Setthedistancebetweentheliftarmswitchandthe 
agontheliftarmtoapproximately.062inches.
•Tightencarriageboltnut.
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AdjustingtheTravelofthe
FrontThreeCuttingUnits
Additionaldownwardtravelofthefrontthreecutting 
unitsmaybedesirableinhighlycontouredlocations.If 
anyofthefrontthreecuttingunitsliftofftheground 
whencrestingahill,thefrontcarrierframemaybe 
loweredbyremovingmountingboltsandrepositioning 
frameinthebottomsetofholesinthemainframe
Figure85).Contactyourdistributorforassistance.
(
Note:Movingthecarrierframedownwilldecreasethe 
amountofclearancebetweenthecuttingunitsandthe 
groundinturnaroundandtransportpositionsandmay 
requireadjustingtheliftchainlengthonthecuttingunit.
1.Carrierframemountingbolts
Figure85
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Storage
TractionUnit
1.Thoroughlycleanthetractionunit,cuttingunitsand 
theengine.
2.Checkthetirepressure.Inatealltiresto15-20psi.
3.Checkallfastenersforlooseness;tightenas 
necessary.
4.Greaseoroilallgreasettingsandpivotpoints. 
Wipeupanyexcesslubricant.
5.Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpaintedareas 
thatarescratched,chipped,orrusted.Repairany 
dentsinthemetalbody .
6.Servicethebatteryandcablesasfollows:
A.Removethebatteryterminalsfromthebattery
posts.
B.Cleanthebattery,terminals,andpostswithawire
brushandbakingsodasolution.
C.Coatthecableterminalsandbatterypostswith
Grafo112Xskin-overgrease(ToroPartNo. 
505-47)orpetroleumjellytopreventcorrosion.
Engine
1.Draintheengineoilfromtheoilpanandreplace 
thedrainplug.
2.Removeanddiscardtheoillter.Installanewoil 
lter.
3.Relloilpanwith7.5qts.(7l)ofSAE15W -40CD , 
CE,CF,CF-4,orCG-4motoroil.
4.Starttheengineandrunatidlespeedfor 
approximatelytwominutes.
5.Stoptheengine.
6.Flushthefueltankwithfresh,cleandieselfuel.
7.Secureallfuelsystemttings.
8.Thoroughlycleanandservicetheaircleaner 
assembly.
9.Sealtheaircleanerinletandtheexhaustoutletwith 
weatherprooftape.
10.Checkantifreezeprotectionandadda50/50 
solutionofwaterandantifreezeasneededfor 
expectedminimumtemperatureinyourarea.
D.Slowlyrechargethebatteryevery60daysfor24
hourstopreventleadsulfationofthebattery.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat 
canexplode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeep 
sparksandamesawayfrombattery.
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TheToroT otalCoverageGuarantee
ALimitedWarranty
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuant 
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial 
product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship 
fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This 
warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators 
(refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea 
warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou 
includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty 
beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser. 
*Productequippedwithanhourmeter.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
YouareresponsiblefornotifyingtheCommercialProductsDistributoror 
AuthorizedCommercialProductsDealerfromwhomyoupurchasedthe 
Productassoonasyoubelieveawarrantableconditionexists.Ifyouneed 
helplocatingaCommercialProductsDistributororAuthorizedDealer,or 
ifyouhavequestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsorresponsibilities, 
youmaycontactusat:
ToroCommercialProductsServiceDepartment 
ToroWarrantyCompany
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth 
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
952–888–8801or800–952–2740 
E-mail:commercial.warranty@toro.com
OwnerResponsibilities
AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenance 
andadjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperform 
requiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowinga 
warrantyclaim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty 
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot 
coverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-T ororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-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.
•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Conditionsconsideredtobe
outsideinuenceinclude,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 
makethenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyor 
replaceit.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.
DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty:
DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberof 
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,replacementoflters, 
coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe 
normalservicesToroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.
GeneralConditions
RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy 
underthiswarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor 
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe 
useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany 
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring 
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion 
ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty 
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty . 
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforuseare 
limitedtothedurationofthisexpresswarranty .
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential 
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe 
aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarranty 
givesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhich 
varyfromstatetostate.
Noteregardingenginewarranty:
TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby 
aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S. 
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EP A)and/ortheCaliforniaAir 
ResourcesBoard(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonot 
applytotheEmissionsControlSystemWarranty .RefertotheEngine 
EmissionControlWarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductor 
containedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain 
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining 
guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.
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