Toro 04520, greensmaster 3400 triflex Operator's Manual

FormNo.3398-694RevA

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Greensmaster

®

3400TriFlex

TractionUnit

ModelNo.04520—SerialNo.316000001andUp

®

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3398-694*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives;

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fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Figure1

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineonany
forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunless
theengineisequippedwithasparkarrester,asdenedin
Section4442,maintainedineffectiveworkingorderorthe
engineisconstructed,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

©2015—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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PrintedintheUSA

AllRightsReserved

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Hand-ArmVibrationLevel......................................6

WholeBodyVibrationLevel....................................6

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

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

1InstallingtheRollBar...........................................12

2InstallingtheSeat.................................................12

3InstallingtheSteeringWheel..................................12

4ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................12

5InstallingtheOilCooler(optional).........................14

6InstallingtheGrass-BasketHooks..........................14

7InstallingtheCuttingUnits...................................15

8AddingRearWeight.............................................15

9InstallingEUDecals.............................................15

10ReducingtheTirePressure..................................15

11BurnishingtheBrakes.........................................15

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

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

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

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

Operation....................................................................20

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................20

CheckingtheEngineOil..........................................20

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................21

UsingBiodieselFuel...............................................22

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................23

CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel..........................23

DrainingWaterfromtheFuelFilter...........................24

CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact.....................25

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................25

CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................25

BreakingintheMachine..........................................25

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................25

CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem........................26

InstallingandRemovingtheCuttingUnits.................26

SettingtheReelSpeed.............................................29

Mowing................................................................29

InspectingandCleaningafterMowing.......................30

DrivingtheMachinewithoutMowing.......................30

TransportingtheMachine........................................30

TowingtheMachine...............................................31

Maintenance.................................................................33

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................33

DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................34

EngineMaintenance..................................................35

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................35

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................35

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36

ReplacingtheFuelFilter/WaterSeparator..................36

InspectingtheFuelLinesandConnections.................37

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................37

ServicingtheBattery...............................................37

StoringtheBattery..................................................38

LocatingtheFuses..................................................38

Jump-StartingtheMachine......................................39

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................39

AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral.....................39

AdjustingtheTransportSpeed.................................40

AdjustingtheMowingSpeed....................................41

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................41

CleaningtheRadiatorScreen....................................41

BrakeMaintenance....................................................42

AdjustingtheBrakes...............................................42

BeltMaintenance......................................................42

AdjustingtheAlternatorBelt...................................42

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................43

ChangingtheHydraulicFluidandFilter.....................43

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................43

CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................44

BacklappingtheReels.............................................44

DiagnosticsSystem....................................................45

DiagnosingtheServiceIndicatorLight......................45

Storage........................................................................45

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Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012andmeetsthese
standardswhentheappropriateweightkitisadded.

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

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthemanualitis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantial,

slip-resistantfootwear,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Tiebacklonghair.Donotwearjewelry.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipmentand

removeallobjectsthatcouldbethrownbythemachine,
suchasrocks,toys,andwire.

•Checkthatoperatorpresencecontrols,safetyswitches,

andguardsareattachedandfunctioningproperly .Donot
operatethemachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses
cancollect.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keepingaway

fromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis

engagedbeforestartingengine.Startengineonlyfrom
theoperator'sposition.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Turfconditions

canaffectthemachine'sstability.Usecautionwhile
operatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neveroperatewithoutguardssecurelyinplace.Besure

allinterlocksareattached,adjusted,andfunctioning
properly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stopthemachineonlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits,

disengagethedrives,engagetheparkingbrake,andshut
offtheenginebeforeleavingtheoperator'spositionfor
anyreason,includingemptyingthegrassbaskets.

•Stopandinspectthemachineafterstrikingobjectsorif

anabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessaryrepairs
beforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders

away.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthereelsifnot
mowing.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhentired,ill,orunderthe

inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)—UseandMaintenance

•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Use

theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•Ensurethatyoucanreleasetheseatbeltquicklyinthe

eventofanemergency.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.

•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby

periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.

•DonotremovetheROPS.

•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe

manufacturer.

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MaintenanceandStorage

•Parkthemachineonlevelground,disengagethedrives,

lowerthecuttingunits,settheparkingbrake,stopthe
engine,removethekey,anddisconnectsparkplugwire(s).
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
orrepairingthemachine.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,mufers,

andtheenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spills.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorethe

machinenearames.

•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingthe

machine.Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainthefuel
tankindoors.

•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethesparkplugwire(s)

beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositive
terminalrstandthenegativeterminallast.

•Usecareandweargloveswhencheckingthereels.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Chargebatteriesinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,away

fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damageddecals.

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheANSIstandards.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
ofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

Operation

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•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,
slow-movingvehiclesigns,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.
Repairorreplaceadamagedreelorbedknifebefore
continuingoperation.

•Beforegettingofftheseat,movethefunctionalcontrol

levertoNEUTRAL,raisethecuttingunits,andwaitforthe
reelstostopspinning.Settheparkingbrake.Stopthe
engineandremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstopsuddenly

whentravelinguphillordownhill.

•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive

onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandcausethemachinetotiporroll,
possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.

•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit

tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.

•Whenapersonoranimalappearsunexpectedlyinor

nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,
combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperly
positionedguardscanleadtothrown-objectinjuries.Do
notresumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Ensurethatallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandthat

allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin-holeleaksor

nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.

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

SoundPowerLevel

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof98dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe

hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.

•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular

basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance

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

•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor

settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine
speedwithatachometer..

•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,

contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

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

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

SoundPressureLevel

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof84
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

Hand-ArmVibrationLevel

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.22m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.24m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.24m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.

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2

2

WholeBodyVibrationLevel

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.41m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.21m/s

2

2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

119-9343

115-8156

1.Reelheight3.8Bladecuttingunit5.14Bladecuttingunit7.Fast

2.5Bladecuttingunit4.11Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed

8.Slow

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115-8155

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotprimeoruse
startinguid.

117–2718

131-2046

1.ReadtheOperator's
manualforfuse

information.

115-8203

2.Radiatorfan—50Amp

1.Doublelights

2.Singlelight

1.Presspedaltounlock

3.Off

119-9346

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore

information.

115-8226

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

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,openames,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

discard.

132-9548

1.Enginespeed—fast

2.Enginespeed—slow8.Reel—transport

3.Lowerandengagethereels9.Reel—mow

4.Raiseanddisengagethereels10.Reel—backlaping

5.Reelspeed—fast11.Moveforward

6.Reelspeed—slow

7.Reelspeed—neutral

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132-9549

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.

2.Hydraulicuidlevel

3.Choke

133-2338

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

2.Warning—wearhearing
protection.

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

4.Tippinghazard—slow
machinebeforeturning,
donotturnathighspeeds.

5.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.

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

4.Engine—start

5.Engine—run

6.Engine—stop

ReplacesDecal133-2338forCEMachines

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

2.Warning—wearhearing
protection.

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

133-2339

4.Tippinghazard—donot
driveacrossordown
slopesgreaterthan15
degrees.

5.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.

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

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

3

4
5

6

7

8

Rollbar1
Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)
Flange-nut(1/2inch)

Seat-completionkit

Steeringwheel
Locknut(1-1/2inches)
Washer1
Steering-wheelcap

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Grass-baskethook
Flangebolts12
Gaugebar
Cuttingunit(obtainfromyourT oro

Distributor)
Grassbasket

WeightKit,121-6665(purchase
separately)Note:Thiskitisnotrequired
forunitswiththe3wheeldrivekit
installed.

Qty.

4
4

1Installtheseattothebase.

1
1

1

–

–

6

1

3

3

1Addrearweight.

Installtherollbar.

Installthesteeringwheel.

Activateandchargethebattery.

Installtheoptionaloilcooler.

Installthegrass-baskethooks.

Installthecuttingunits.

Use

9
10
11

Warningdecal,133-23381

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual(machine)
Engineoperator'smanual(engine)

PartsCatalog

Operatortrainingmaterials

Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet
Noiseratingcerticate
Certicateofcompliance

Ignitionkeys2

Qty.

InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.

–

–

1
1

1

1

1
1
1

Readbeforeoperatingthemachine

Saveforfuturepartsordering

Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine

Saveforfuturereference

Starttheengine

Reducethetirepressure.

Burnishthebrakes.

Use

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2

3

2

InstallingtheRollBar

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Rollbar

4

Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)

4

Flange-nut(1/2inch)

Procedure

1.Removethetopcratesupportfromthecrate.

2.Removetherollbarfromthecrate.

3.Installtherollbarintothepocketsoneachsideof
themachine,using4bolts(1/2x3-3/4inches)and4
ange-nuts(1/2inch)(Figure3).

InstallingtheSeat

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Seat-completionkit

Procedure

Acquireyourdesiredseatkitfromyourdistributorandinstall
itasdirectedintheinstructionincludedwiththekit.

3

InstallingtheSteeringWheel

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Steeringwheel

1

Locknut(1-1/2inches)

1Washer

1

Steering-wheelcap

Figure3

1.Rollbar

2.Bolt(1/2x3-3/4inches)

4.Torquethefastenersto136to149N∙m(100to110
ft-lb).

3.Flange-nut(1/2inch)

Procedure

1.Slidethesteeringwheelontothesteeringshaft(Figure

4).

Figure4

1.Steeringwheel

2.Washer

2.Slidethewasherontothesteeringshaft(Figure4).

3.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwithalocknut
andtightenitto27to35N∙m(20to26ft-lb)(Figure4).

4.Installthecaptothesteeringwheelandsecureitwith6
bolts(Figure4).

3.Locknut

4.Cap

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4

ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265specicgravity)tollthebattery
initially.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

1.Removethefastenersandbatteryclampandliftout
thebattery.

Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Y oucouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.

2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovetheventcaps
(Figure5).

Figure6

1.Electrolyte

4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessaryto
bringtheelectrolytetowithinabout6mm(1/4inch)
ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure6).

5.Connecta2to4Abatterychargertothebatteryposts.
Chargethebatteryforatleast2hoursat4Aorforat
least4hoursat2Auntilthespecicgravityis1.250
orhigherandthetemperatureisatleast16°C(60°F)
withallcellsgassingfreely .

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfromthebattery.

Important:Ifyoudonotchargethebatteryforat
leastthetimespeciedabove,youmayreducethe
lifeofthebattery.

6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.

Figure5

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

6).

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

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.

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Important:Failuretocorrectlyactivatethe
batterymayresultinbatterygassingand/or
prematurebatteryfailure.

7.Installtheventcaps.

8.Placethebatteryonthebatterytrayandsecureitwith
thebatteryclampandfastenersremovedpreviously.

9.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenthenegativecable(black)tothe
negative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecurethem
withtheboltsandnuts(Figure7).Slidetherubber
bootoverthepositiveterminaltopreventapossible
shortfromoccurring.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe
tractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscancause
thebatterygassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)battery
cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)batterycable
beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.

heavy-dutyuse(mowingotherthangreens,suchasfairways
orverticutting),installaHydraulicOilCoolerKit,PartNo.
119-1691.

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InstallingtheGrass-Basket Hooks

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

6

Grass-baskethook

12Flangebolts

Procedure

Installthe6grass-baskethooksontotheendsofthe
suspension-armbarsusingthe12angebolts(Figure8).

Figure7

1.Negative(-)

2.Positive(+)

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InstallingtheOilCooler (optional)

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Ifyouareoperatingthemachineinhotclimates,wherethe
ambienttemperatureisabove29°C(85°F),orusingitfor

1.Flangebolt

2.Grass-baskethook

Figure8

3.Suspension-armbar

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InstallingtheCuttingUnits

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Gaugebar

3

Cuttingunit(obtainfromyourT oroDistributor)

3

Grassbasket

Procedure

1.Setupthecuttingunitsasdescribedinthecuttingunit
Operator’sManual.

2.Applygreasetotheinsidediameterofthedrivecoupler.

3.InstallthecuttingunitsasdescribedinInstallingthe

CuttingUnits(page27).

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AddingRearWeight

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

WeightKit,121-6665(purchaseseparately)Note:

1

Thiskitisnotrequiredforunitswiththe3wheeldrive
kitinstalled.

ReducingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thetiresareover-inatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevelsbefore
startingthemachine.RefertoCheckingtheTirePressure

(page25).

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BurnishingtheBrakes

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Firmlyapplythebrakesanddrivethemachineatmowing
speeduntilthebrakesarehot,asindicatedbytheirsmell.Y ou
mayneedtoadjustthebrakesafterthebreak-inperiod;refer
toAdjustingtheBrakes(page42).

Procedure

ThisunitcomplieswithENISO5395:2013andANSI
B71.4-2012whenequippedwithWeightKit,PartNo.
121-6665.

Note:Iftheunitisequippedwitha3-WheelDriveKit,
additionalweightisnotrequiredtomeetENISO5395:2013
andANSIB71.4-2012.

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InstallingEUDecals

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Warningdecal,133-2338

Procedure

IfthismachinewillbeusedintheEU ,afxthewarning-decal
133-2338overEnglishwarning-decal133-2339.

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