Toro 04351, Greensmaster 3050 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3362-974RevA

Greensmaster

®

30502-Wheel

DriveTractionUnit

ModelNo.04351—SerialNo.290000001andUp

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

WARNING

G011182

1

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner’ s Man ual

issupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia
EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,
maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualalsouses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.

Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

©2009—TheT oro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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PrintedintheUSA.

AllRightsReserved

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vibration..............................................................6

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

Setup..........................................................................10

1ActivatingandChargingtheBattery..................11

2MountingtheSeat............................................12

3SecuringtheSteeringArm................................12

4InstallingtheCover..........................................12

5InstallingtheBattery........................................13

6InstallingtheCuttingUnits(ForCutting

UnitModels04610and04611Only)...............14

7AddingRearBallast..........................................15

8InstallCEDecals.............................................15

ProductOverview......................................................16

Controls.............................................................16

Specications.....................................................17

Attachments/Accessories...................................18

Operation...................................................................18

ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................18

CheckingtheEngineOil.....................................18

FillingtheFuelTank...........................................19

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.....................20

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................20

CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel

Nuts...............................................................21

Break-inPeriod..................................................21

StartingtheEngine.............................................21

CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem..................22

PreparingtheMachineforMowing.....................23

TrainingPeriod...................................................23

BeforeMowing..................................................23

Mowing..............................................................23

TransportOperation..........................................24

InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing................24

Maintenance...............................................................25

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................25

DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................26

Lubrication.............................................................27

GreasingtheMachine.........................................27

EngineMaintenance...............................................28

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................28

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter.....................29

AdjustingtheThrottleControl............................29

AdjustingtheChokeControl..............................29

AdjustingtheCarburetorandSpeed

Control..........................................................30

ReplacingtheSparkPlugs...................................30

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................31

ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................31

FuelLinesandConnections................................31

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................31

ServicingtheBattery...........................................31

BrakeMaintenance.................................................32

AdjustingtheBrakes...........................................32

ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................33

AdjustingtheRearCamshaft...............................33

AdjustingtheLiftandMowPedalHeight............33

LevelingtheLiftandMowPedals........................33

AdjustingtheTractionPedal...............................34

AdjustingCuttingUnitLiftandDrop..................34

AdjustingtheLiftCylinders................................35

ReplacingtheSeatSwitch...................................35

ReplacingtheTractionSwitch.............................35

ReplacingtheMow/LiftSwitch..........................36

AdjustingtheTractionReturnLinkage................36

ServicingtheSteeringAssembly..........................36

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................37

ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter.................37

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............38

Storage.......................................................................39

Troubleshooting.........................................................40

Schematics.................................................................44

ConditionsandProductsCovered.......................48

InstructionsforObtainingWarranty

Service...........................................................48

OwnerResponsibilities.......................................48

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered.....................48

Parts...................................................................48

NoteRegardingDeepCycleBattery

Warranty:.......................................................48

MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense.....................48

GeneralConditions............................................48

Noteregardingenginewarranty:.........................48

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesor

Canada...........................................................48

3

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof
productionwhen40lb.ofballastisaddedtothe
rearwheel.

Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol

Figure2),whichmeansCaution,Warning,or

(
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal
injuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

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

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readthemanualitistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict
theageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantial
footwear,hardhat,safetyglassesandearprotection.
Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangled
inmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire
whichcanbethrownbythemachine.

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother
fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwithengine

running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

–Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay

awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.

Operation

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartengine
fromtheoperator’sposition.Useseatbeltsif
provided.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure
totravelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.
Turfconditionscanaffectthemachine’sstability.
Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neveroperatewithguardsnotsecurelyinplace.Be
sureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperty.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.

•Stoponlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits,
disengagedrives,engageparkingbrake(ifprovided),
shutoffenginebeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition
foranyreasonincludingemptyingthegrassbaskets.

•Stopequipmentandinspectthemachineafter
strikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.
Makenecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.

•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders
away.

4

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsifnot
mowing.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

ToroMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecicto
Toroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumust
knowthatisnotincludedintheANSIstandards.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setthe
parkingbrake,stoptheengine,removethekey,and
disconnectsparkplugwire(s).Waitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.

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

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
nearame.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.

•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethesparkplug
wire(s)beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingthereels.Wearglovesand
usecautionwhencheckingthereels.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.

•Chargebatteriesinanopen,wellventilatedarea,away
fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamageddecals.

Operation

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•Alwayswearsubstantialshoes.Donotoperatethe
machinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,or
sneakers.Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsis
advisableandrequiredbysomelocalordinancesand
insuranceregulations.

•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:

–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,

orotherhazards.

–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid

suddenstopsandstarts.

–Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedfor

on-roaduseandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”
Ifyoumustcrossortravelonapublicroad,
youshouldbeawareofandcomplywithlocal
regulations,suchasrequiredlights,slowmoving
vehiclesigns,andreectors.

–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossing

roads.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto

keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol
ofthemachine.

•Thegrassbasketsmustbeinplaceduringoperation
ofthereelsorthatchersformaximumsafety .Shut
theengineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.

•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromonework
areatoanother.

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

5

•Stayclearoftherotatingscreenatthesideofthe
enginetopreventdirectcontactwithyourbodyor
clothing.

•Ifacuttingunitstrikesasolidobjectorvibrates
abnormally,stopimmediately ,turntheengineoff,
waitforallmotiontostop,andinspectthemachine
fordamage.Adamagedreelorbedknifemustbe
repairedorreplacedbeforeoperationiscontinued.

•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctional
controllevertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunits
andwaitforthereelstostopspinning.Setthe
parkingbrake.Stoptheengineandremovethekey
fromtheignitionswitch.

•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstop
suddenlywhentravelinguphillordownhill.

•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowto
driveonhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesor
hillsmaycauselossofcontrolandcausethemachine
totiporroll,possiblyresultinginpersonalinjury
ordeath.

•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmake
ittothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachine
around.Alwaysbackslowly ,straightdowntheslope.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting
units,attachments,andanymovingparts,especially
thescreenatthesideoftheengine.Keepeveryone
away.

•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor
settings.T oensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximum
enginespeedwithatachometer..

•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoil
oraddingoiltothecrankcase.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•Toassureoptimumperformanceandcontinued
safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly
genuineTororeplacementpartsandaccessories.
Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyother
manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse
couldvoidtheproductwarranty.

SoundPressure

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

•Wheneverthemachineisleftunattended,make
surethecuttingunitsarefullyraised,thereelsare
notspinning,thekeyisremovedfromtheignition
switch,andtheparkingbrakeisset.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhigh
pressure.Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,
tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunder
pressurecanhavesufcientforcetopenetratethe
skinandcauseseriousinjury.

Thisunithasamaximumsoundpressurelevelatthe
operator’searof82dBA,basedonmeasurementsof
identicalmachinesperISO11094andEN836.

SoundPower

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBA,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesper
ISO11094.

Vibration

Thisunitdoesnotexceedahand/armvibrationlevelof

2.5m/s
perEN1033.

Thisunitdoesnotexceedawholebodyvibration
levelof0.5m/s
machinesperEN1032.

2

,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines

2

,basedonmeasurementsofidentical

•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe
cuttingunitsandattachmentstotheground.

•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.

6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

106–9071

107-2554

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

2.Off5.Slow8.Failure/malfunction(Leak

3.Choke6.Continuousvariablesetting

4.On

7.Fast10.Engine—stop

detectoralarmtest)

9.Headlights

11.Engine—start

1.Hydraulicoil

2.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

93-6691

93-6686

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

7

93-8062

1.Tolocktheparkingbrake,
pressthebrakepedaland
theparkingbrakelock.

2.Tounlocktheparking
brake,pressthebrake
pedal.

3.Parkingbrakelock

93-8065

1.Transmission3.Neutral

2.Forwardmotion4.Forwardspeeds

93-8075

1.Presstheliftpedaltoraiseandstopthereels.

2.Pressthemowpedaltolowerandstartthereels.

104–2053

93-8063

CEmodelonly ,replaces104-2053

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineonaslopegreater
than15degrees.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—stayasafedistancefromthe
machine.

4.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommoving
parts.

5.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.

1.Lockandunlockthereels

93-6688

1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.

2.Cuttinghazardofhandor
foot—stoptheengineand
waitformovingpartsto
stop.

93-9898

8

93–8069

1.Hotsurface/burnhazard-stayasafedistancefromthehot
surface.

98-4387

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot
discard.

9

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

3

4

5

6

Nopartsrequired

Seat
Nute(5/16inch)
Seatcover
Bolt(1/2x3/4inch)
Washer(1/2inch)
Cover
Socketheadscrew(1/4x3/4inch)
Locknut(1/4inch)
Washer(1/4inch)
Self-tappingscrew
Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)
Nut(1/4inch)
Gaugebar
Bolt(#10x5/8inch)
Jamnut(#10)
Cuttingunit
Washer6
Ballstud6
Grassbasket

Qty.

Use

–

1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
3

3

Activateandchargethebattery.

Mounttheseat.

Securethesteeringarm.

Installthecover.

Installthebattery .

Installthecuttingunits.

7
8

Nopartsrequired

Warningdecal(93-8063)

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator’sManual
EngineOperator’sManual

OperatorVideo

PartsCatalog

Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet
Noiseratingcerticate
Certicateofcompliance
Emissionswarranty1

Ignitionkeys2

Qty.

1
1

1

1Usetoorderparts.

1
1
1

Readbeforeoperating.

Watchbeforeoperating.

Fileforfuturereference.

Useforstartingtheengine.

–

1

Addrearballast.

InstallCEdecals,ifrequired.

Use

10

1

ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)toll
batteryinitially.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

1.Removethewingnuts,washers,andbatteryclamp
andliftoutthebattery.

Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.

2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent

Figure3).

caps(

Figure4

1.Electrolyte

4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessary
tobringtheelectrolytetowithinabout1/4inch(6
mm)ofthebottomofthellwell(

5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsor
for4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis

1.250orhigherandthetemperatureisatleast60°F
(16°C)withallcellsgassingfreely.

Figure4).

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.

6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.

Figure3

3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout1/4inch(6mm)ofuid
(Figure4).

Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.

11

WARNING

G011184

1

2

3

G011185

1

2

3

Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.

2

MountingtheSeat

3

SecuringtheSteeringArm

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Bolt(1/2x3/4inch)

1

Washer(1/2inch)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Seat

4

Nute(5/16inch)

1

Seatcover

Procedure

Note:Mounttheseatslidesinthefrontsetofmounting

holestogainanadditional3inches(7.6cm)inthe
forwardadjustment,orintherearmountingholesforan
additional3inches(7.6cm)intherearwardadjustment.

1.Supporttheseatbaseintheuppositionwiththeseat
supportrod.

2.Removethelocknutssecuringtheseatslidestothe
plywoodshippingbase.Discardthelocknuts.

3.Securetheseat,seatpanel,andseatslidestotheseat
supportwiththelocknuts(5/16inch)(
suppliedinthelooseparts.Mounttheseatpanelon
therightside,positionedasshowninFigure5.

Figure5)

Procedure

1.Removethebolt(1/2x3/4inch)andwasher(1/2
inch)mountedtotheoutsideofthesteeringarm
framebracket.

2.Pivotthesteeringarmupward,aligningthemounting
holesinthearmwiththeholesintheframebracket.

3.Selectthedesiredmountingholeforoperator
comfortandsecurethearmwith2bolts(1/2x3/4
inch)andwashers(1/2inch)(oneeachinloose
parts)(

Figure6).

Figure6

1.Boltandwasher3.Framebracket

2.Steeringarm

1.Seatsupportrod3.Seatpanel

2.Seatslide

Figure5

12

4

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1

2

3

5

InstallingtheCover

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Cover

1

Socketheadscrew(1/4x3/4inch)

1

Locknut(1/4inch)

1

Washer(1/4inch)

2

Self-tappingscrew

Procedure

1.Alignthecovermountingholeswiththeholesinthe
frametubeandmountingbracket(Figure7).

InstallingtheBattery

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2

Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)

2

Nut(1/4inch)

Procedure

1.Mountthebatterywiththebatteryterminalstoward
thehydraulictankonthemachine.

2.Connectthepositivebatterycable(red)fromthe
startersolenoidtothepositivepost(+)ofthebattery
(Figure8).Secureitwithawrenchandcoatthe
terminalwithpetroleumjelly .Makesurethecable
willcleartheseat,intherear-mostposition,which
couldcausewearordamagetothecable.

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.

Figure7

Shownwithsteeringarmremoved

1.Cover

2.Mountingbracket

2.Looselysecuretherearofthecovertothetopof
themountingbracketwithasocketheadscrew(1/4
x3/4inch),washer(1/4inch),andalocknut(1/4
inch)(Figure7).

3.Looselysecurethefrontofthecovertotheframe
tubewithtwoselftappingscrews(Figure7).Tighten
allofthecovermountingfasteners.

3.Frametube

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.

Figure8

1.Negative(-)2.Positive(+)

3.Connecttheblackgroundcable(fromtheengine
base)tothenegative(-)postofthebattery.Secureit
withawrenchandcoattheterminalwithpetroleum
jelly.

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WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative(black)
cable.

4.Installthebatteryclampandwashersandsecure
themwiththewingnuts.

5.Placetheterminalcoveroverthepositive(+)battery
post.

6

InstallingtheCuttingUnits
(ForCuttingUnitModels04610
and04611Only)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Gaugebar

1

Bolt(#10x5/8inch)

1

Jamnut(#10)

3

Cuttingunit

6Washer

6Ballstud

3

Grassbasket

Figure9

1.Pullframe

2.Pullarm

3.Slidethecuttingunitunderthepullframewhile
hookingthelifthookontotheliftarm(Figure10).

1.Liftarm2.Lifthook

4.Slidethesleevebackontheballjointandrotatethe
pullarmdownsothesockettsovertheballstud.
Releasethesleevesoitslidesoverthestudandlocks
theassembliestogether(

5.Mountthebasketsonthepullframes,loosenthe
jamnutsonthepullarms,andadjusttheballsockets
untilthereis1/4to1/2inch(6to13mm)clearance
betweenthelipofthebasketandthereelbladesor
thefrontshield.

3.Ballstud

Figure10

Figure9).

Procedure

Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cut

orperformingothermaintenanceproceduresonthe
cuttingunits,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthe
supporttubesonthefrontoftheframetoprevent
damagetothehoses.

1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustthemaslistedinthecuttingunitOperator’s
Manual.Usethegaugebarfromtheloosepartskit
toadjusttheheightofcut.

2.Mountawasherandballstudtoeachendofthe
frontrolleronthecuttingunits(

Figure9).

Note:Thispreventsthebasketfromtippingthe
cuttingunitforward,causingtheliftrollertocome
offoftheliftarmwhileinthemowingoperation.

Besurethebasketlipisequidistantfromthereel
bladesallacrosseachreel.Ifthebasketistooclose
tothereel,itispossibleforthereeltocontactthe
basketwhenthecuttingunitisraisedoffofthe
ground.

6.Alignthesocketsintheballjointssotheopenside
ofthesocketiscenteredtowardstheballstud.
Tightenthejamnutstosecurethesocketsinposition
(Figure11).

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Figure11

1.Pullarm3.Balljoint

2.Jamnut

7.Assemblethemountingboltsforthereeldrive
motortoeachcuttingunit.Leaveapproximately1/2
inch(13mm)ofthreadsexposedoneachmounting
bolt(Figure12).

7

AddingRearBallast

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2004Standard
when40lbofcalciumchlorideballastisaddedtothe
rearwheel.

Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewith
calciumchloride,removetheunitfromtheturfarea
asquicklyaspossible.Topreventpossibledamage
totheturf,immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawith
water.

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Figure12

1.Bolts2.Drivemotor

8.Removetheprotectivecoversfromthecuttingunits
andthereeldrivemotorshafts.

Note:Retaintheprotectivecoversforthecutting
units.Installthemwheneverthereeldrivemotors
areremovedtoprotectthecuttingunitbearings
fromcontamination.

9.Usingahandpumpgreasegun,llthecavityatthe
endofthecuttingunitwith#2generalpurpose
grease.

10.Coatthesplineshaftofthemotorwithcleangrease
andinstallthemotorbyrotatingthemotorclockwise
sothatthemotorangesclearthestuds.Rotate
themotorcounterclockwiseuntiltheangesare
encirclingthestuds.

InstallCEDecals

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Warningdecal(93-8063)

Procedure

IfthismachinewillbeusedintheCE,afxthewarning
decal(93-8063)overEnglishwarningdecal(104-2053).

11.Tightenthemountingbolts(

Figure12).

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