Toro 04530, greensmaster 3320 triflex Operator's Manual

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Greensmaster

®

3320TriFlex

TractionUnit

ModelNo.04530—SerialNo.314004001andUp

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Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Figure1

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark

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

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

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

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

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

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Contents

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

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

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

ToroMowerSafety..................................................6

SoundPowerLevel..................................................7

SoundPressureLevel...............................................7

VibrationLevel......................................................7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8

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

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

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

3InstallingtheSteeringWheel..................................13

4ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................13

5InstallingtheOptionalOilCooler...........................14

6InstallingtheGrassBasketHooks..........................15

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

8AddingRearWeight.............................................17

9InstallingEUDecals.............................................17

ProductOverview.........................................................18

Controls...............................................................18

Specications........................................................25

Attachments/Accessories........................................25

Operation....................................................................26

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................26

CheckingtheEngineOil..........................................26

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................26

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...........................27

CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact.....................28

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................28

CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................28

Breaking-intheMachine..........................................28

StartingtheEngine.................................................29

CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem........................29

InstallingandRemovingtheCuttingUnits.................30

TrainingPeriod......................................................32

Mowing................................................................32

TransportingtheMachine........................................33

InspectingandCleaningAfterMowing......................33

TowingtheMachine...............................................33

Maintenance.................................................................34

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................34

DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................35

Lubrication...............................................................36

GreasingtheMachine.............................................36

EngineMaintenance..................................................36

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................36

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................37

ReplacingtheSparkPlugs........................................37

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................38

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................38

InspectingtheFuelLinesandConnections.................38

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38

ServicingtheBattery...............................................38

ServicingtheFuses.................................................39

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

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

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

AdjustingtheMowingSpeed....................................40

BrakeMaintenance....................................................41

AdjustingtheBrakes...............................................41

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................41

ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter........................41

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................42

CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................42

BacklappingtheReels.............................................42

Storage........................................................................43

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Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2012
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproductionwhen54
kg(119lb)ofweightisaddedtotherearwheel.

Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards
Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis
machine.

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

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertrainingmaterial

carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.

•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguage

ofthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese

instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare

nearby.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor

accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain

professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:

–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking

withride-onmachines;

–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill

notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

◊insufcientwheelgrip;

◊beingdriventoofast;

◊inadequatebraking;

◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforthetask;

◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes.

◊Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,or
damagetoproperty.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long

trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearingprotection.
Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangled
inmovingparts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.

•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safetyswitches

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade

attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel

ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.T oguardagainst
overturning:

–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor

downhill;

–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand

duringtightturns;

–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden

hazards;

–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unlessthe

mowerisdesignedforthispurpose.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces

otherthangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof

materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,

orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall

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interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly ,andfunctioning
properly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed

theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator’ sposition:

–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot

inuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:

–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment

canbemadefromtheoperator’sposition.
–beforeclearingblockages;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage

andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe

equipment.

•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingtheengine

and,iftheengineisprovidedwithafuelshut-offvalve,
turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthereelswhennot
mowing.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin

theeventofanemergency.

•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna

foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs
orwater.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.

•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby

periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.

•DonotremovetheROPS.

•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe

manufacturer.

SafeHandlingofFuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

•Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)­UseandMaintenance

•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep

afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely

necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded

ROPSisinthedownposition.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea

buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.

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•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•Toreducetheriskofrehazard,keeptheengine,

silencer/mufer,batterycompartment,andfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.

•Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor

deterioration.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent

entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.

•Onmulti-reelmachines,takecareasrotatingonereelcan

causeotherreelstorotate.

•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking

brake,stopengineandremovekey .Waitforallmovement
tostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,mufers,

andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spillage.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect

thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingthereels.Wrapthereelsorwear

gloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away

fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.W earprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.

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.Ifaswitchhasfailed,replacetheswitchbefore
operatingthemachine.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,sitontheseat,pull

ontheraise/lowermowcontroltoensurethatthecutting
unitsaredisengaged,ensurethatthetractionpedalisin
neutral,andengagetheparkingbrake.

•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.

•Shuttheengineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.

•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.

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•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit

tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.

•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornear

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

•Wheneverthemachineisleftunattended,makesurethe

cuttingunitsarefullyraised,thereelsarenotspinning,
thekeyisremovedfromtheignitionswitch,andthe
parkingbrakeisset.

•AlwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeROPSwhenoperating

themachine.

•Donotoperatethismachineonslopesexceeding15

degrees.

SoundPowerLevel

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof97dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

SoundPressureLevel

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof81
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

VibrationLevel

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.

•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor

settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,havean
AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine
speedwithatachometer..

•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,

contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•Toassureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

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

•Disconnectthecuttingunitsfromthepowersupply ,

usingthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectcouplers,before
performinganyworkonthecuttingunits.

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.20m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.31m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.15m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

WholeBody

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.14m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.07m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

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2

2

2

2

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

119-9345

115-8156

1.Reelheight3.8Bladecuttingunit5.14Bladecuttingunit7.Fast

2.5Bladecuttingunit4.11Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed

8.Slow

8

121–6670

1.Engagethereels.2.Disengagethereels.

121–5171

1.Presspedaltounlock

1.Choke

2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop

3.Enginerun

117–2718

119-9346

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore

information.

1.Off3.On

2.Headlights

121–5172

1.Slow

2.Continuous
variable
setting

3.Fast6.Lower

4.Raisethe
reels

5.Reel
position
setting

and
engage
thereels

121–5169

7.Reel—backlapping 10.Fast—use

8.Neutral—use
for
backlapping

9.Slow—use
for
mowing

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

for
transport

11.Functional
control
lever

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.

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121–2641

121–2640

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.

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—donot
driveacrossslopesgreater
than15degreesordown
slopesgreaterthan15
degrees.

5.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
Seatwiringharness
Steeringwheel
Locknut(1-1/2inches)
Washer1
Steeringwheelcap

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Grassbaskethook
Flangebolts12
Gaugebar
Cuttingunit(model04613,04614,or

04615)
Cuttingunitupperweight
Hexheadscrews6
GrassBasket
Weightkit,119-7129(for2-wheeldrive

units)
Weightkit,120-5750(forunitswiththe

3-wheeldrivekitinstalled)

Qty.

Use

4
4
1
1
1
1

1

–

–

6

1

3

3

3

1

1

Installtherollbar.

Installtheseattothebase.

Installthesteeringwheel.

Activateandchargethebattery.

Installtheoptionaloilcooler.

Installthegrassbaskethooks.

Installthecuttingunits

Addrearweight.

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Warningdecal121–26401

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual(machine)
EngineOperator'sManual(engine)

PartsCatalog

OperatorTrainingMaterials

Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet
Noiseratingcerticate
Certicateofcompliance

Ignitionkeys2

Qty.

InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.

Use

1
1

1

1

1
1
1

Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Saveforfuturepartsordering.

Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Saveforfuturereference.

Starttheengine.

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2

3

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2

3

4

5

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

1

Seatwiringharness

Procedure

Note:Mounttheseatinthefrontsetofmountingholesto

gainanadditional7.6cm(3inches)intheforwardadjustment,
orintherearmountingholesforanadditional7.6cm(3
inches)intherearwardadjustment.

1.Removeanddiscardthelagboltssecuringtheseat
slidesandcuttheshippingstraps.

2.Removethe4bolts(5/16x3/4inch)andwashers
fromtheshippingbracketanddiscardthebracket.

3.Securetheseattotheseatbasewith4boltsandwashers
removedpreviously(Figure4).

Figure3

1.Rollbar

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

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

3.Flange-nut(1/2inch)

Figure4

1.Seat4.Bolt(5/16x3/4inch)

2.Seatbase

3.Washer

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5.Installtheseatusingthese
holes.

4.Locatetheopenconnectoronthemainwiringharness
totherightoftheseatandconnectittothewiring
harnessthatcamewiththeseat.

5.Routetheseatwiringharnessaroundtheseatslides,
ensuringthatitwillnotbepinchedwhentheseat
moves,andconnectittotheportonthebottomof
theseat.

4

ActivatingandChargingthe Battery

NoPartsRequired

3

InstallingtheSteeringWheel

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Steeringwheel

1

Locknut(1-1/2inches)

1Washer

1

Steeringwheelcap

Procedure

1.Slidethesteeringwheelontothesteeringshaft(Figure

5).

Procedure

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

1.Removethefastenersandbatteryclampandliftout
thebattery.

Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Y oucouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.

2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovetheventcaps
(Figure6).

Figure5

1.Steeringwheel

2.Washer

2.Slidethewasherontothesteeringshaft(Figure5).

3.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwithajamnut
andtightenitto27to35N-m(20to26ft-lb)(Figure5).

4.Installthecaptothesteeringwheelandsecureitwitha
screw(Figure5).

3.Jamnut

4.Cap

Figure6

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

7).

Figure7

1.Electrolyte

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4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe

1 2

g016293

3

4

5

6

7

electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessaryto
bringtheelectrolytetowithinabout6mm(1/4inch)
ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure7).

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.

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

6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.

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

7.Placethebatteryonthebatterytrayandsecureitwith
thebatteryclampandfastenersremovedpreviously
(Figure8).

Figure8

Gasolinemodelshown,yourmodelmayvary .

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.

1.Batteryclamp

2.Battery6.Batteryclamphook

3.Positive(+)batterycable

4.Batteryclampwingnut

8.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenthenegativecable(black)tothe
negative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecurethem
withtheboltsandnuts(Figure8).Slidetherubber
bootoverthepositiveterminaltopreventapossible
shortfromoccurring.

5.Negative(-)batterycable

7.Batterytray

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe
tractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscancause
thebatterygassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.

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

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

WARNING

Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.

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