Toro 04036, 04037, Greensmaster 2000, Greensmaster 2600, 04034 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3367-413RevA

Greensmaster

®

2000and2600

Walk-BehindMower

ModelNo.04036—SerialNo.311000001andUp

ModelNo.04037—SerialNo.311000001andUp

ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.T oro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives,fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

WARNING

Figure1

1.Safetyalertsymbol.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.

Introduction

Thismachineisawalkbehind,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itis
notdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.

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information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral
informationworthyofspecialattention.

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productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
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andserialnumbersarelocatedonaplateontherear
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ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure1),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.

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Contents

Introduction.................................................................2

Safety...........................................................................4

SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4

ToroMowerSafety...............................................5

SoundPressure.....................................................6

SoundPower........................................................6

Vibration(Model04036)......................................6

Vibration(Model04037)......................................6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................7

Setup............................................................................9

1InstallingandAdjustingtheHandle....................9

2InstalltheLiftHandles.....................................11

3InstallingtheKickstand(Model04037

Only)..............................................................11

4InstallingtheTransportWheels........................12

5AdjustingtheCuttingUnit...............................13

6InstallingtheGrassBasket...............................13

ProductOverview......................................................14

Controls.............................................................14

Specications.....................................................15

Attachments/Accessories...................................15

Operation...................................................................16

ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................16

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................16

FillingtheFuelTank...........................................16

CheckingtheInterlockSwitchOperation............17

StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................17

DrivingtheMachineinTransport.......................17

PreparingtoMow...............................................18

Mowing..............................................................18

OperatingTips...................................................18

Maintenance...............................................................19

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................19

DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................20

Lubrication.............................................................21

GreasingtheMachine.........................................21

EngineMaintenance...............................................22

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................22

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................23

ReplacingtheSparkPlug....................................23

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................24

CleaningtheFuelFilter.......................................24

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................25

ServicingtheInterlockSwitch............................25

BrakeMaintenance.................................................25

AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake...................25

BeltMaintenance....................................................27

AdjustingtheBelts.............................................27

ReplacingtheDifferentialBelt............................29

ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................30

AdjustingtheTractionControl...........................30

CuttingUnitMaintenance.......................................30

LevelingtheRearDrumtotheReel.....................30

AdjustingtheBedknifetotheReel......................31

AdjustingtheHeightofCut................................31

AdjustingtheGrassShieldHeight.......................32

AdjustingtheCut-OffBar..................................33

BedbarIdentication..........................................33

SettingtheMachinetoMatchTurf

Conditions.....................................................34

ServicingtheBedbar...........................................35

BacklappingtheReel..........................................35

Storage.......................................................................36

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Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof
productionwhentheOperatorPresenceKit,PartNo.
105–5363isinstalled.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions:

–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor

thispurpose.

–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile

refuelling.

–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never

removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.

–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe

enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004.

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
materialcarefully .Befamiliarwiththecontrols,
safetysigns,andtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthe
languageoftheOperator’sManualitistheowner’s
responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby .

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeople,orproperty.

•Alloperatorsormechanicsmustbetrained.Itisthe
owner’sresponsibilityfortrainingusers.

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Checkthatoperatorspresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.

Operation

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,
longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly ,
andfunctioningproperly .

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatorsposition:

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–stoponlevelground;

–disengagethecuttingunitandtractiondrive;

–settheparkingbrake;

–stoptheengine.

•Disengagedrivetocuttingunitwhentransportingor
notinuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetocuttingunit:

–beforerefuelling;

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher;

–beforemakingheightadjustment.

–beforeclearingblockages;

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower;

–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperating
theequipment.

•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingengine
andclosethefuelshutoffvalveattheconclusion
ofmowing.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelifnot
mowing.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer
andfuelstorageareafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessive
grease.

•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamagedpartsanddecals.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.

•Disengagedrives,disengagethecuttingunit,set
parkingbrake,stopengineanddisconnectsparkplug
wire.Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.

•Removethesparkplugwirebeforemakingany
repairs.

•Usecarewhencheckingthereel.W earglovesand
usecautionwhenservicingthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.

ToroMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO ,or
ANSIstandard.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennis
shoesorsneakers.

•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.

•Handlegasolinecarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.T oprevent
lossofcontrol:

–Donotoperateclosetosandtraps,ditches,

creeks,orotherhazards.

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–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid

suddenstopsandstarts.

–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe

right-of-way.

–Reduceenginespeedandapplytheservicebrake

whengoingdownhilltokeepforwardspeedslow
andtomaintaincontrolofthemachine.

•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.

•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinor
nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecuttingunit
andanymovingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.

•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorized
ToroDistributorcheckthemaximumenginespeed
withatachometer.Maximumgovernedenginespeed
shouldbe3600±100RPM.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachmentsand
replacementparts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedif
usedwithunapprovedattachments.

Vibration(Model04037)

Thisunitdoesnotexceedahand/armvibrationlevelof

4.50m/s
perEN1033andEN836.

2

,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines

SoundPressure

Thisunithasamaximumsoundpressurelevelatthe
operatorsearof84dBA,basedonmeasurementsof
identicalmachinesperEN836andISO11201.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof95
dBA,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesper
ISO11094.

Vibration(Model04036)

Thisunitdoesnotexceedahand/armvibrationlevelof

4.50m/s
perEN1033andEN836.

2

,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-9356

1.Entanglementhazard—stayawayfrommovingparts.

93-7348

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Firehazard—nore,openames,orsmoking;whenadding
fueltothetank,leavespacebetweenthefuelandthetopof
thetank.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.

4.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommoving
parts

115-1613

1.Warning—readthe

Operator’sManual.

2.Warning—remove
thesparkplugwire
beforeperformingany
maintenanceonthe
machine.

3.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.

4.Cutting,dismemberment
hazardofhandor
foot—stayawayfrom
movingparts.

115-1615

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

93-7346

1.Reeldrive3.Disengage

2.Engage

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112-9408

1.Engine—stop2.Engine—run

93-6085

1.Fast

2.Continuousvariable
setting

3.Slow

93-9886

1.Useunleadedgasoline.

115-1614

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom

2.Warning—donotoperatethemachineunlessyouaretrained.

themachine.

4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin
place.

115-1718

1.Brake4.Parkingbrake

2.Releasethehandleto
disengagethebrake

3.Compressthehandleto
engagethebrake

5.Pushintheswitchtolock
theparkingbrake

6.Pullouttheswitchto
unlocktheparkingbrake

115-1720

1.Forward3.Neutral

2.Drivewheel

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

3

4

5
6

Handle1
Cabletie
Lifthandle
Clamp
Locknut8
Kickstandassembly1
Spring
Smallspacer
Largespacer2
Largebolt2
Smallbolt
Locknut2
Washer2
Wheelshaft,right
Wheelshaft,left
Transportwheels(obtainseparately)

Nopartsrequired

Grassbasket

Qty.

2
2
4

2
2

2

1
1
2

–

1Installthegrassbasket.

Installthehandle.

Installthelifthandles.

Installthekickstand(model04037only).

Installthetransportwheels.

Adjustthecuttingunit.

Use

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator’sManual
EngineOperator’sManual
PartsCatalog
OperatorTrainingMaterial
CerticateofCompliance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

Qty.

Use

1
1
1
1
1

Readorviewbeforeoperatingthemachine

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1

InstallingandAdjustingthe
Handle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Handle

2

Cabletie

InstallingtheHandle

Figure3

1.Handleend

1.Removethebolt,washer,andlockwasherfromthe
mountingpinoneachsideofthemower(Figure2).

Figure2

1.Mountingpins3.Boltandlocknut

2.Handlearms4.Hairpincotterandringpin

2.Removetheboltsandlocknutssecuringthebottom
ofthehandlearmstoeachsideofthemower

Figure2).

(

3.Removethehairpincottersandringpinssecuring
thehandlearmstotherearoftheframe(Figure2).

6.Securethehandleendstothemountingpinswiththe
bolts,washers,andlockwasherspreviouslyremoved

Figure3).

(

7.Securethebottomofhandlearmstoeachsideof
themowerwiththeboltsandlocknutspreviously
removed(Figure3).Ensurethatyouinstallthe
bushingsinthehandlearmmountingholes.

8.Securethehandlearmstotherearoftheframewith
thehairpincottersandringpinspreviouslyremoved

Figure3).

(

AdjustingtheHandle

1.Removethehairpincottersfromtheringpinson
eachsideofthemower(Figure2).

2.Whilesupportingthehandle,removetheringpins
fromeachsideandraiseorlowerthehandletothe
desiredoperatingposition(

3.Installtheringpinsandhairpincotters.

Figure2).

4.Insertthehandleendsthrutheholesinthehandle
armsandaligntheholeswiththemountingpins

Figure2).

(

5.Squeezethehandleendsinwardandinstallthemon
themountingpins(Figure3).

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2

3

InstalltheLiftHandles

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2

Lifthandle

4

Clamp

8Locknut

Procedure

1.Looselymountalifthandletoeachsideofthe
handlewith2clampsand4locknuts(Figure4).

InstallingtheKickstand(Model
04037Only)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Kickstandassembly

2

Spring

2

Smallspacer

2Largespacer

2Largebolt

2

Smallbolt

2Locknut

2Washer

Procedure

1.Positionthekickstandbetweenthetabsontherear
oftheframe.

2.Installawasherontothesmallbolt.Installtheright
sideofthekickstandtotheframewiththeboltand
washer,thesmallspacer,andlocknut(
Ensuretheboltisinstalledfromtheinsideofthe
frameasshownin

Figure5.

Figure5).

Figure4

1.Lifthandle3.Clamp

2.Locknut

2.Positionthehandlesabout6inchesbelowthe
controlpanel(Figure4).Tightenthemountingnuts.

Note:Thelifthandlesmayberelocatedfor
operatorcomfort.

3.Securethecontrolcablestothehandle,belowthelift
handles,withcableties.

3.Installawasherontothelargebolt.

4.Installthespacerintothespringandinstallthelarge
boltintothespacer.

Important:Wheninstallingthespring,place
oneendofthespringundertherearframe

Figure5).

(

5.Installtheleftsideofthekickstandtotheframewith
theboltandwasher,thelargespacerandspring,and
locknut(Figure5).Ensuretheboltisinstalledfrom
theinsideoftheframeasshowninFigure5.

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Figure5

1.Largebolt

2.Washer

3.Spring

4.Smallbolt

5.Smallspacer

6.Lefthandleend

7.Largespacer

8.Locknut

6.Placeanutrunnerovertheendofthespringpointing
towardstherearandmovetheendofthespringover
andunderthekickstandspacer(

Figure6).

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InstallingtheTransport
Wheels

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Wheelshaft,right

1

Wheelshaft,left

2

Transportwheels(obtainseparately)

Procedure

1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull
uponthehandletosupportthemoweronthekick
stand.

2.Apply#242Loctitetothethreadsofthewheel
shafts.

3.Threadtherightwheelshaftintothedrivepulleyon
therightsideofthemachine(

Note:Therightwheelshafthaslefthandthreads.

Figure7).

Figure6

1.Nutrunner3.Movethespringendunder
thekickstandspacer

2.Spring4.Springendunderframe

Figure7

1.Rightwheelshaft

4.Torquetheshaftto65to75ft-lb(88to101N-m).

5.Slidethewheelontotheaxle(Figure8).

6.Pivotthewheellockingclipawayfromcenterof
thewheelallowingittoslidefartherontotheaxle
(Figure8).

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