Toro 04358 Greensmaster 3150, Greensmaster 3150, 04357 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3377-374RevB

Greensmaster

®

31502-Wheel

DriveTractionUnit

ModelNo.04358—SerialNo.313000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3377-374*B

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives,
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark

arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely .

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualalsouses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.

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information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
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modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

SoundPowerLevel..................................................6

SoundPressureLevel...............................................6

VibrationLevel......................................................6

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

Setup...........................................................................11

1ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................12

2InstallingtheBattery............................................13

3InstallingtheRollOverProtectionSystem

(ROPS).............................................................13

4InstallingtheCuttingUnits(Forcuttingunit

models04610,04611,04616,04618,04619,and

04624only)........................................................14

5AddingRearBallastandW eightKit........................15

6InstallingCEDecals.............................................15

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

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

Specications........................................................19

Attachments/Accessories........................................19

Operation....................................................................19

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................19

CheckingtheEngineOil..........................................19

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................20

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

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................21

CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................22

Break-inPeriod......................................................22

StartingtheEngine.................................................22

CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem........................23

CheckingtheLeakDetector.....................................23

SettingtheReelSpeed.............................................24

PreparingtheMachineforMowing...........................25

TrainingPeriod......................................................25

BeforeMowing......................................................25

Mowing................................................................25

LeakDetectorOperation.........................................27

TransportOperation...............................................27

InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing......................27

TowingtheTractionUnit.........................................27

Maintenance.................................................................28

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28

DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................29

ServiceIntervalChart.............................................30

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................30

RemovingtheSeat..................................................30

JackingtheMachine................................................30

Lubrication...............................................................31

GreasingtheMachine.............................................31

EngineMaintenance..................................................33

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................33

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................33

AdjustingtheThrottleControl.................................34

AdjustingtheChokeControl....................................34

AdjustingtheEngineSpeed.....................................34

ReplacingtheSparkPlugs........................................35

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................35

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................35

FuelLinesandConnections.....................................35

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................36

ServicingtheBattery...............................................36

ServicingtheFuses.................................................36

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................37

AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral.....................37

AdjustingtheTransportSpeed.................................37

AdjustingtheMowingSpeed....................................38

BrakeMaintenance....................................................38

AdjustingtheBrakes...............................................38

ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................39

AdjustingtheCuttingUnitLift/Drop........................39

AdjustingtheLiftCylinders.....................................39

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................40

ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter........................40

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................40

CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................41

Backlapping...........................................................41

Storage........................................................................42

Schematics...................................................................43

3

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2004
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproductionwhen
40lb.ofballastandtheappropriatewheelweightkit
isaddedtotherearwheel.

Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards
Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis
machine.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2004.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthemanual
itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialto
them.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
peopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantialfootwear,

hardhat,safetyglassesandearprotection.Longhair,
looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.

Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwithengine

running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

–Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstayaway

fromanopenameorwheregasolinefumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.

–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly .Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand

hiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis

engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartenginefrom
theoperator'sposition.Useseatbeltsifprovided.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthemachine'sstability.Usecaution
whileoperatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neveroperatewithoutguardssecurelyinplace.Besure

allinterlocksareattached,adjusted,andfunctioning
properly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stoponlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits,disengage

drives,engageparkingbrake(ifprovided),shutoffengine
beforeleavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason
includingemptyingthegrassbaskets.

•Stopequipmentandinspectthemachineafterstriking

objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders

away.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsifnotmowing.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

4

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,settheparking

brake,stoptheengine,removethekey,anddisconnect
sparkplugwire(s).Waitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,mufers,

andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear

ame.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore

fuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.

•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethesparkplugwire(s)

beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnectpositive
rstandnegativelast.

•Usecareandweargloveswhencheckingthereels.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Chargebatteriesinanopen,wellventilatedarea,away

fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damageddecals.

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheANSIstandards.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

Operation

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•Alwayswearsubstantialshoes.Donotoperatethe

machinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,orsneakers.
Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.

•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper

operation.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade

attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss

ofcontrol:

–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or

otherhazards.

–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid

suddenstopsandstarts.

–Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road

useandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”Ifyoumustcross
ortravelonapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofand
complywithlocalregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slowmovingvehiclesigns,andreectors.

–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.

Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way .

–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto

keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.

•Thegrassbasketsmustbeinplaceduringoperation

ofthereelsorthatchersformaximumsafety.Shutthe
engineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.

•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea

toanother.

•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipewhile

theengineisrunningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecause
theseareascouldbehotenoughtocauseburns.

•Stayclearoftherotatingscreenatthesideoftheengine

topreventdirectcontactwithyourbodyorclothing.

•Ifacuttingunitstrikesasolidobjectorvibrates

abnormally,stopimmediately ,turntheengineoff,waitfor
allmotiontostop,andinspectthemachinefordamage.
Adamagedreelorbedknifemustberepairedorreplaced
beforeoperationiscontinued.

•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctionalcontrol

levertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunitsandwaitfor
thereelstostopspinning.Settheparkingbrake.Stopthe
engineandremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstopsuddenly

whentravelinguphillordownhill.

•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive

onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandcausethemachinetotiporroll,
possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.

•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit

tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.

•Whenapersonoranimalappearsunexpectedlyinor

nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,
combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperly
positionedguardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Do
notresumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.

•Wheneverthemachineisleftunattended,makesurethe

cuttingunitsarefullyraised,thereelsarenotspinning,

5

thekeyisremovedfromtheignitionswitch,andthe
parkingbrakeisset.

VibrationLevel

Hand-Arm

MaintenanceandStorage

•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall

hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor

nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.

•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe

hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.

•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular

basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance

adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts,especiallythescreenatthesideofthe
engine.Keepeveryoneaway.

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.97m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.11m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

WholeBody

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.40m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

2

2

2

2

2

•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor

settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy ,havean
AuthorizedT oroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine
speedwithatachometer..

•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,

contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•Toassureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

SoundPowerLevel

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof95dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

SoundPressureLevel

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof82
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

121–9566

105–5471

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.6.Continuousvariablesetting

2.Off

3.Choke8.Failure/malfunction(Lealdetectoralarmtest)

4.On

5.Slow

7.Fast

9.Headlights

1.Hydraulicoil

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

93-6686

7

117–2718

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

93–9051

121–2641

105–8306

1.Forwardmachinespeeds

2.Fast-usefortransport4.Neutral-usefor

3.Slow-useformowing

backlapping.

93-8062

1.Tolocktheparkingbrake,
pressthebrakepedaland
theparkingbrakelock.

2.Tounlocktheparking
brake,pressthebrake
pedal.

3.Parkingbrakelock

1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.

2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.

3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.

4.Tippinghazard—slow
machinebeforeturning,
donotturnathighspeeds.

5.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.

8

104–7729

Replaces121–2641forCE.

1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.

2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine

3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.

121–2640

4.Tippinghazard—donot
driveacrossslopesgreater
than15degreesordown
slopesgreaterthan15
degrees.

5.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.

1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.

2.Cutting/dismemberment

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

hazard;handorfoot—stop
theengineandwaitfor
movingpartstostop.

distancefromthebattery .

explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

discard.

115-8156

1.Reelheight3.8Bladecuttingunit5.14Bladecuttingunit7.Fast

2.5Bladecuttingunit4.11Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed

9

8.Slow

105–8305

1.Lowerandengagethe
reels.

2.Raiseanddisengagethe
reels.

3.Engine-stop

4.On

5.Engine-start

115-8226

1.Tippinghazard—readtheOperator'smanual;alwayswear
aseatbeltwhenoperating,donotremovetherollover
protectionsystem(ROPS).

10

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1
2

3

4

5

6

MediaandAdditionalParts

Nopartsrequired

Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)
Nut(1/4inch)
Bolt(1/2x1.75inch)
Nut(1/2inch)
Bolt(#10x5/8inch)
Jamnut(#10)
Cuttingunit
Grassbasket
Rearweightkit,100-6441(purchase

separately)

Calciumchloride(purchaseseparately)

Rearweightkit,99-1645(purchase
separatelyifyouhavea3-wheeldrive
kitinstalled)

Warningdecal(121–2641)

18kg(40

Qty.

lb)

Use

–

2
2
8
8
1
1
3
3

1

1

1

Activateandchargethebattery .

Installthebattery.

Installtherolloverprotectionsystem
(ROPS).

Installthecuttingunits.

Addrearballastandweightkit.

InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.

Description

Operator’sManual
EngineOperator’sManual
OperatorTrainingMaterial

PartsCatalog

Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet
Noiseratingcerticate
CerticateofQuality
DeclarationofConformity
Emissionswarranty1

Ignitionkeys2

Qty.

Use

1
1
1

1

1
1
1
1

Readthisinformationbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Identifyandorderserviceparts.

Readthiscomplianceinformation.

Startthemachine.

11

1

ActivatingandChargingthe Battery

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)tollbattery
initially.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

1.Removethewingnuts,washers,andbatteryclampand
liftoutthebattery.

Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.

2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovetheventcaps
(Figure3).

Figure4

1.Electrolyte

4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessaryto
bringtheelectrolytetowithinabout6mm(1/4inch)
ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure4).

5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsorfor
4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis1.250or
higherandthetemperatureisatleast16°C(60°F)
withallcellsgassingfreely .

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.

6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.

Figure3

3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout6mm(1/4inch)ofuid
(Figure4).

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

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.

12

WARNING

Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.

7.Installtheventcaps.

2

InstallingtheBattery

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2

Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)

2

Nut(1/4inch)

Procedure

1.Mountthebatterywiththebatteryterminalstoward
thefrontofthemachine.

2.Connectthepositivebatterycable(red)fromthe
startersolenoidtothepositivepost(+)ofthebattery
(Figure5).Secureitwithawrenchandcoatthe
terminalwithpetroleumjelly.Makesurethecablewill
cleartheseat,intherear-mostposition,whichcould
causewearordamagetothecable.

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.

Figure5

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

3.Connecttheblackgroundcable(fromtheenginebase)
tothenegative(-)postofthebattery.Secureitwitha
wrenchandcoattheterminalwithpetroleumjelly .

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.

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

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

4.Installthebatteryclampandwashersandsecurethem
withthewingnuts.

5.Placetheterminalcoveroverthepositive(+)battery
post.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.

3

InstallingtheRollOver ProtectionSystem(ROPS)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

8

Bolt(1/2x1.75inch)

8

Nut(1/2inch)

Procedure

1.Removethescrewsandnutssupportingthejackpad
ontherightsideofthemachine.

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2.LowertheROPSframe(Figure6)ontothemounting

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brackets,aligningthemountingholes.

3.Secureeachsideoftherollbarandthepreviously
removedjackpadtothemountingbracketswith8
screws(1/2-13x1.75inch)andlocknuts.Torquethe
fastenersto91to115N-m(67to85ft-lb).

WARNING

TheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)isan
integralandeffectivesafetydevice.Alwaysusethe
seatbeltwiththerollbar.

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InstallingtheCuttingUnits
(Forcuttingunitmodels04610,
04611,04616,04618,04619,
and04624only)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Bolt(#10x5/8inch)

1

Jamnut(#10)

3

Cuttingunit

3

Grassbasket

Procedure

Important:Don’traisethesuspensiontothetransport

positionwhenthereelmotorsareintheholdersonthe
machineframe.Damagetothemotorsorhosescould
result.

1.Jackpad

2.ROPS

Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cutor
performingothermaintenanceproceduresonthecutting
units,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthesupporttubes
onthefrontoftheframetopreventdamagetothehoses.

1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustthemaslistedinthecuttingunitOperator's
Manual.

2.Slidethecuttingunitunderthepullframewhile
hookingthelifthookontotheliftarm(Figure7).

Figure6

3.Seatbelt

Figure7

1.Liftarm2.Lifthook

3.Slidethesleevebackontheballjointreceiverandhook
thereceiverontothecuttingunitballstud.Releasethe

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sleevesoitslidesoverthestudandlockstheassemblies
together(

Figure8).

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1.Pullframe

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2.Pullarm

Figure8

3.Ballstud

Figure10

1.Mountingbolts2.Drivemotor

4.Mountthebasketsonthepullframes,loosenthe
jamnutsonthepullarms,andadjusttheballsockets
untilthereis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)clearance
betweenthelipofthebasketandthereelbladesorthe
frontshield.

Note:Thispreventsthebasketfromtippingthe
cuttingunitforward,causingtheliftrollertocomeoff
oftheliftarmwhileinthemowingoperation.

Besurethebasketlipisequidistantfromthereelblades
allacrosseachreel.Ifthebasketistooclosetothereel,
itispossibleforthereeltocontactthebasketwhenthe
cuttingunitisraisedoffoftheground.

5.Alignthesocketsintheballjointssotheopensideof
thesocketiscenteredtowardstheballstud.Tightenthe
jamnutstosecurethesocketsinposition(Figure9).

7.Coatthesplineshaftofthemotorwithcleangrease
andinstallthemotorbyrotatingthemotorclockwise
sothatthemotorangesclearthestuds.Rotatethe
motorcounterclockwiseuntiltheangesareencircling
thestuds.

8.Tightenthemountingbolts(Figure10).

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AddingRearBallastand WeightKit

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Rearweightkit,100-6441(purchaseseparately)

18kg

(40lb)

Calciumchloride(purchaseseparately)

Rearweightkit,99-1645(purchaseseparatelyifyou

1

havea3-wheeldrivekitinstalled)

Figure9

1.Pullarm3.Balljoint

2.Jamnut

6.Ensurethatthereisapproximately13mm(1/2inch)
ofthreadsexposedoneachreeldrivemotormounting
bolt(Figure10).

Procedure

ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2004andEN836
Standardswhenyouequipitwithrearweightkit100-6441
and18kg(40lb)ofcalciumchlorideballastisaddedtothe
rearwheel.Ifyouinstalla3-WheelDrivekit,userearweight
kit99-1645insteadof100-6441.

Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewithcalcium
chloride,removetheunitfromtheturfareaasquickly
aspossible.Topreventpossibledamagetotheturf,
immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawithwater.

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