Toro 04540, Greensmaster 3420 TriFlex Operator's Manual

FormNo.3393-398RevB

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Greensmaster

®

3420TriFlex

TractionUnit

ModelNo.04540—SerialNo.315000001andUp

™

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3393-398*B

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

andotherreproductiveharm.

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

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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.

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

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

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setup...........................................................................12

1InstallingtheRollBar...........................................13

2InstallingtheSeat.................................................13

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

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

5InstallingtheGrass-BasketHooks..........................15

6InstallingtheCuttingUnits...................................15

7AddingRearWeight.............................................17

8InstallingEUDecals.............................................17

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

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

Specications........................................................24

Attachments/Accessories........................................24

Operation....................................................................25

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................25

CheckingtheEngineOil..........................................25

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

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................27

CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel..........................27

DrainingWaterfromtheFuelFilter...........................29

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................29

CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................29

CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact.....................29

Breaking-intheMachine..........................................29

StartingandStoppingtheMachine............................30

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

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

DrivingtheMachinewithoutMowing.......................33

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

LoadingtheMachine..............................................34

InspectingandCleaningtheMachineafter

Mowing.............................................................34

TowingtheMachine...............................................34

Maintenance.................................................................36

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................36

DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................37

Lubrication...............................................................38

GreasingtheGeneratorBeltTensioner......................38

EngineMaintenance..................................................38

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................38

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................39

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................40

ServicingtheFuelFilter/WaterSeparator...................40

InspectingtheFuelLinesandConnections.................40

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................41

ServicingtheBattery...............................................41

StoringtheBattery..................................................41

LocatingtheFuses..................................................42

JumpStartingtheMachine.......................................42

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................43

AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral.....................43

AdjustingtheTransportSpeed.................................43

AdjustingtheMowingSpeed....................................44

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................44

CleaningtheRadiatorScreen....................................44

BrakeMaintenance....................................................45

AdjustingtheBrakes...............................................45

BeltMaintenance......................................................45

AdjustingtheAlternatorBelt...................................45

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................46

ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter........................46

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................46

CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................47

BacklappingtheReels.............................................47

Storage........................................................................48

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Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012specications
ineffectatthetimeofproductionwhen16.8kg(37lb)
ofweightisaddedtotherearwheel.

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

SafeOperatingPractices

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
property.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistant

footwear,longtrousers,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymayget
tangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatetheequipment
whenbarefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.

•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safetyswitches

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses
cancollect.

•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
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly ,andfunctioning
properly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed

theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator’ sposition:

–stoponlevelground;

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–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.

RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)­UseandMaintenance

•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep

afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely

necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded

ROPSisinthedownposition.

•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.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea

buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•Toreducetheriskofrehazard,keeptheengine,

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

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.

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•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.

Operation

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•Alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistantshoes.Donot

operatethemachinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,
orsneakers.Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsis
advisableandrequiredbysomelocalordinancesand
insuranceregulations.

•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive

onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandcausethevehicletotiporroll,
possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.

•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper

operation.Ifaswitchhasfailed,replacetheswitchbefore
operatingthemachine

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,sitontheseat,pull

theliftleverbackandreleaseittoensurethecutting
unitsaredisengaged.V erifythatthetractionsystemisin
neutralandtheparkingbrakeisset.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss

ofcontrol:

–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or

otherhazards.

–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid

suddenstopsandstarts.

–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.

Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto

keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.

•Shuttheengineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheANSIstandards.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea

toanother.

•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipewhile

theengineisrunningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecause
theseareascouldbehotenoughtocauseburns.

•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctionalcontrol

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

•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstopsuddenly

whentravelinguphillordownhill.

•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive

onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandcausethemachinetotiporroll,
possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.

•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit

tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.

•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornear

themowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,

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combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperly
positionedguardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Do
notresumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.

•AlwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeROPSwhenoperating

themachine.

•Wheneverthemachineisleftunattended,makesurethe

cuttingunitsarefullyraised,thereelsarenotspinning,
thekeyisremovedfromtheignitionswitch,andthe
parkingbrakeisset.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall

hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.

SoundPowerLevel

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof98dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

SoundPressureLevel

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof84
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

•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.

•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro

Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.Maximumgovernedenginespeedshould
be2900rpm.

•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

VibrationLevel

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.33m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.52m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.26m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.

WholeBody

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.12m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.06m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.

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•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,

contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

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

•Disconnectthecuttingunitsfromthepowersupply ,

usingthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectcouplers,before
performinganyworkonthecuttingunits.

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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.

115-8203

121–6670

1.Engagethereels.2.Disengagethereels.

117–2718

1.ReadtheOperator's
manualforfuse

information.

2.Radiatorfan—50Amp

121–5169

1.Throttle—slow5.Functionalcontrollever

2.Throttle—continuousvariablesetting6.Lowerthereelsandengage.

3.Throttle—fast7.Useforbacklappingreels

4.Raisethereels8.Neutral

9.Useformowing

10.Usefortransport

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121–5171

1.Choke

2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop

1.Presspedaltounlock

3.Enginerun

121–2641

1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine

119-9346

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore

information.

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.

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
distancefromthebattery.

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot
discard.

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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—donot
driveacrossslopesgreater
than15degreesordown
slopesgreaterthan15
degrees.

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

1.Doublelights

2.Singlelight

131-2046

3.Off

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

3

4
5

6

7

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

Seat-completionkit

Steeringwheel
Locknut(1-1/2inches)
Washer1
Steeringwheelcap

Nopartsrequired

Grass-baskethook
Flangebolts12
Gaugebar
Cuttingunit(model04613,04614,or

04615)
Cutting-unitupperweight
Hex-headbolts6
GrassBasket

Weightkit,121–6665(purchase
seperately)Note:notrequiredforunits
withthe3wheeldrivekitinstalled.

Qty.

4
4

1Installtheseattothebase.

1
1

1

–

6

1

3

3

3

1Addrearweight.

Installtherollbar.

Installthesteeringwheel.

Activateandchargethebattery.

Installthegrass-baskethooks.

Installthecuttingunits.

Use

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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

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

Steeringwheelcap

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llbattery
initially.

1.Removethefastenersandbatteryclampandliftout
thebattery.

Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Y oucouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.

2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovetheventcaps
(Figure5).

Figure5

Figure6

1.Electrolyte

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

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.

5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsorfor
4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis1.250or
higherandthetemperatureisatleast60°F(16°C)with
allcellsgassingfreely.

6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.

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

6).

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

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

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WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.

5

InstallingtheGrass-Basket Hooks

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

6

Grass-baskethook

12Flangebolts

WARNING

Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.

7.Placethebatteryonthebatterytrayandsecureitwith
thebatteryclampandfasternersremovedpreviously.

8.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.

Procedure

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

Figure8

1.Flangebolt

2.Grass-baskethook

3.Suspension-armbar

6

1.Negative(-)

2.Positive(+)

Figure7

InstallingtheCuttingUnits

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Gaugebar

3

Cuttingunit(model04613,04614,or04615)

3

Cutting-unitupperweight

6Hex-headbolts

3

GrassBasket

Procedure

Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cut,or

performingothermaintenanceproceduresonthecutting
units,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthestoragelocation

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onthefrontofthesuspensionarmstopreventdamageto

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them.

Important:Donotraisethesuspensiontothetransport
positionwhenthereelmotorsareintheholdersinthe
machineframe.Damagetothemotorsorhosescould
result.

Important:Wheneverthecuttingunithastobetipped
toexposebedknife/reel,propuprearofcuttingunitto
makesurenutsonbackendofbedbaradjustingscrews
arenotrestingonworksurface(Figure9).

Figure10

Figure9

1.Prop(notprovided)2.Bedknifeadjustingnut(2)

Note:Allcuttingunitsareshippedwiththecounterweight
mountedtotherightendandthemotormountanddrive
couplermountedtotheleftendofthecuttingunit.

1.Disconnectthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectcouplers;
refertoCuttingUnitPowerDisconnectConnectors

(page24).

CAUTION

Ifyoudonotdisconnectthepowertothe
cuttingunits,someonecouldaccidentally
startthecuttingunit,causingseriousinjury
tohandsandfeet.

Alwaysseparatethecuttingunitpower
disconnectcouplersbeforeworkingonthe
cuttingunits.

1.Cutting-untilweight(ip
over)

2.Upperweight

3.Hex-headbolts

5.Rotatetheweight180degreessothattheopenscrew
holesthatwereontheundersideoftheweightarenow
ontop.Installtheweighttothecuttingunitusingthe
boltsremovedpreviously.

6.Installanupperweighttothecuttingunitweightusing
2hexheadscrews(Figure10).

7.Ifinstallingthecentercuttingunit,liftuponthefoot
restandswingitup,allowingaccesstothecenter
cuttingunitposition(Figure11).

CAUTION

Thefootrestcanpinchngersifitfallsinto
theclosedposition.

Keepyourngersclearoftheareawherethe
footrestseatswhileitisopen.

2.Applygreasetotheinsidediameterofthedrivecoupler.

3.Thecuttingunitisshippedwithoutafrontroller.
Obtainaroller(Models04625,04626,or04627)from
yourlocalToroDistributor.Installtherollerusing
theloosepartssuppliedwiththecuttingunitand
installationinstructionsincludedwiththeroller.

4.Removethe2boltssecuringtheweighttothesideof
thecuttingunit(Figure10).

Figure11

1.Footrest—closed2.Footrest—open

8.Positionthecuttingunitunderthesuspensionarm.

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up(i.e.,open)(Figure12),pushthesuspensionarm
downsothatthebartsoverthebaracrossthetopof
thecuttingunit(Figure13).

Figure12

1.Latch—closedposition3.Latch—openposition

2.Suspension-armbar

Figure14

Figure13

1.Suspension-armbar2.Cutting-unitbar

10.Closethelatchesdownandaroundthecutting-unitbar
andlocktheminplace(Figure12).

Note:A“click”canbeheardandfeltwhenthelatches
areproperlylockedinplace.

11.Coatthesplineshaftofthecutting-unitmotorwith
cleangrease(Figure14).

12.Insertthemotorintotheleftsideofthecuttingunit
(asviewedfromtheoperator'sposition)andpullthe
motor-retainingbaronthecuttingunittowardthe
motoruntilyouhearanaudible“click”frombothsides
ofthemotor(Figure14).

1.Reelmotor

2.Splineshaft

13.Mountagrassbasketontothebaskethooksonthe
suspensionarm.

14.Repeatthisprocedurefortheothercuttingunits.

15.Connectthecutting-unitpower-disconnectcouplers;
refertoCuttingUnitPowerDisconnectConnectors

(page24).

3.Cavity

4.Motor-retainingbar

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AddingRearWeight

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Weightkit,121–6665(purchaseseperately)Note:not

1

requiredforunitswiththe3wheeldrivekitinstalled.

Procedure

ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2004andEN836
Standardswhenequippedwithweightkit121–6665.

Note:Iftheunitisequippedwithathreewheeldrivekit
additionalweightisnotrequiredtomeetANSIB71.4-2004
andEN836standards.

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InstallingEUDecals

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Warningdecal121–2640

Procedure

IfthismachinewillbeusedintheEU,afxthewarningdecal
121–2640overwarningdecal121–2641.

ProductOverview

Figure15

1.Engine

2.Rollbar6.Tractionpedal

3.Controlpanel

4.Seat

5.Steeringwheel

7.Footrest

8.Reelswithgrassbaskets

Controls

TractionPedal

Thetractionpedal(Figure16)has3functions:tomakethe
machinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward,andtostopthe
machine.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardandthe
bottomofthepedaltomovebackwardortoassistinstopping
whenmovingforward.Also,allowthepedaltomovetothe
Neutralpositiontostopthemachine.Foroperatorcomfort,
donotresttheheelofyourfootonreversewhenoperating
forward(Figure17).

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4

5

1.Tractionpedal—forward3.Steeringarmlockingpedal

2.Tractionpedal—reverse

Figure17

Figure18

1.Ignitionswitch4.Throttle

2.Functional-controllever

3.Raise/LowerMowControl

5.InfoCenter

Raise/LowerMowControl

Movingthecontrol(Figure18)forwardduringoperation
lowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.Pullbackonthe
controltostopthereelsandraisethecuttingunits.During
operationthereelscanbestoppedbypullingbackonthe
controlmomentarilyandreleasingit.Thisfeatureisknownas
Tap-offandisadjustableintheInfoCenter.Startthereelsby
movingthecontrolforward.

Functional-ControlLever

Groundspeedsareasfollows:

•3.2to8km/h(2to5mph)forwardmowingspeed

•16km/h(10mph)maximumtransportspeed

•4.0km/h(2.5mph)reversespeed

Steering-Arm-LockingPedal

Pressthepedal(Figure16)andraiseorlowerthesteering
armforoperatorcomfort,then,releasethepedaltolockthe
arminplace.

Note:Movethesteeringarmfullyforwardbeforelifting
theseat.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrol(Figure18)givestheoperatortheability
tocontrolthespeedoftheengine.Movingthethrottle
controltowardtheFastpositionincreasestheenginerpm;
movingthethrottlecontroltowardSlowwilldecreasethe
enginerpm.

Note:Thethrottlecontrolwillnotstoptheengine.

Thefunctionalcontrollever(Figure18)provides2traction
selectionsplusaNeutralposition.Itispermissibletoshift
frommowtotransportortransporttomow(nottoneutral)
whilethemachineisinmotion.Nodamagewillresult.

•RearPosition—neutralandbacklapping

•MiddlePosition—usedformowingoperation

•FrontPosition—usedfortransportoperation

IgnitionSwitch

Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure18)andturnitclockwise
asfaraspossibletotheStartpositiontostarttheengine.
Releasethekeyassoonastheenginestarts;thekeywillmove
totheOnposition.TurnthekeycounterclockwisetotheOff
positiontostoptheengine.

BacklapSwitch

Thebacklapswitchislocatedundertheplasticcoverto
theleftoftheseat.Usethebacklapswitch(Figure19)in
conjunctionwiththeraise/lowermowcontrolleverandthe
reelspeedcontrolforbacklappingthereels.

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7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

10

10

15

15

C2

C2

1

2

Figure19

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4

5

6

7

8

9

10

TORO

13.2

10,000.0

STOP

n/min

52.2V

10,000.0

n/min

52.2V

1200

100

170

240

1600

n/min

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1.Backlapswitch—backlap
position

2.Backlapswitch—mow
position

UsingtheInfoCenterLCDDisplay

TheInfoCenterLCDdisplayshowsinformationaboutyour
machinesuchasthegeneratorstatus,thespeed,andvarious
diagnosticsandotherinformationaboutthemachineandthe
batterypack.Figure20andFigure21illustratethesplash
screenandmaininformationscreenoftheInfoCenter.You
canswitchbetweenthesplashscreenandmaininformation
screenatanytimebypressinganyoftheInfoCenterbuttons
andthenselectingtheappropriatedirectionalarrow.

Figure21

1.Functionalcontrolstatus

2.Functionalcontrolstatus

3.PTOspeed

•Enginerpm/status—indicatestheenginerpm.

•Faultlog—indicatesthatthereisacurrentfaultlogto

review.

•Generatorvoltage/status—indicatesthegenerator

voltage.

•Hourmeter—indicatesthetotalhoursthemachinehas

operated.Itstartstofunctionwheneverthekeyswitch
isrotatedtoOn.

•PTOspeed—indicatesthePTOspeed.

•Glowplug—indicatesthattheglowplugisactive.

•Batteryvoltage—indicatesthebatterypotentialinVolts.

•Coolanttemperature—indicatestheenginecoolant

temperatureineither°Cor°F .

•Functionalcontrolstatus—transportmodeisindicated

byarabbitandmowmodeisindicatedbyaturtle.

•Engineoilpressurelight—thisiconappearsiftheengine

oilpressuredropsbelowasafelevel.

•Menuaccess/backbutton—pressthisbuttontoaccess

theInfoCentermenus.Youcanuseittobackoutofany

Figure20

1.Batteryvoltage

2.Powerlight/faultindicator

3.Enginerpm/status

4.Faultlog9.Downbutton

5.Generatorvoltage/status10.Menuaccess/backbutton

6.GlowPlug

7.Hourmeter

8.Rightbutton

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menuyouarecurrentlyusing.

•Downbutton—usethisbuttontoscrolldownmenus.

•Rightbutton—usethisbuttontoopenamenuwherea

rightarrowindicatesadditionalcontent.

Note:Thepurposeofeachbuttonmaychangedepending
onwhatisrequiredatthetime.Eachbuttonwillbelabeled
withanicondisplayingitscurrentfunction.

UsingtheMenus

ToaccesstheInfoCentermenusystem,pressthemenuaccess
buttonwhileatthemainscreen.Thiswillbringyoutothe
mainmenu.Refertothefollowingtablesforasynopsisof
theoptionsavailablefromthemenus:

MainMenu

MenuItemDescription

FaultsTheFaultsmenucontains

ServiceTheServicemenucontains

DiagnosticsTheDiagnosticsmenu

SettingsTheSettingsmenuallows

AboutTheAboutmenuliststhe

Service

MenuItemDescription

Hours

CountsListsthenumberofpreheats

Diagnostics

MenuItemDescription

EngineRun

GlowplugsIndicatesifthefollowingitems

Fan

alistoftherecentmachine
faults.RefertotheService
ManualoryourAuthorized
ToroDistributorformore
informationontheFaults
menuandtheinformation
containedthere.

informationonthemachine
suchashoursofuseandother
similarnumbers.

listsvariousstatesthatthe
machinecurrentlyhas.You
canusethistotroubleshoot
certainissuesasitwillquickly
tellyouwhichmachine
controlsareonandwhichare
off.

youtocustomizeandmodify
congurationvariablesonthe
InfoCenterdisplay.

modelnumber,serialnumber,
andsoftwareversionofyour
machine.

Liststhetotalnumberofhours
thatthemachine,engine,
reels,backlap,andfanhave
beenon,aswellasthe
numberofhoursthemachine
hasbeentransportedand
overheated.

andstartsthemachinehas
experienced.

Indicatesifthefollowingitems
areactive:Keystart,keyrun,
joysticklower,joystickraise,
neutral,seatorparkingbrake,
OKrun,andRTRorETR.

areactive:Keystart,timeout
limited,andglowplugs.

Indicatesifthefanisactive
inthefollowinginstances:
Enginehightemp,oilhigh
temp,engineorhydraulichigh
temp,andfanon.

S1–S4Controlstheraisingand

ReelsEnable

Settings

MenuItemDescription

Units

Language

LCDBacklightControlsthebrightnessofthe

LCDContrastControlsthecontrastofthe

ProtectedMenus

ProtectionSettingsControlstheprotectedmenus.

ResetDefaultsResetstheInfoCenterto

RaiseDelay

LowerDelay

TapoffDelayControlsthetap-offdelay.

ReelSpeedControlsthereelspeed.

Backlaprpm

About

MenuItemDescription

Model

SNListstheserialnumberofthe

TEC5001Liststhesoftwarerevisionof

InfoCenterListsthesoftwarerevisionof

CU1Liststhesoftwarerevisionof

CU2Liststhesoftwarerevisionof

CU3Listthesoftwarerevisionof

GeneratorListstheserialnumberofthe

CANBus

loweringofthesolenoids.

IndicatesiftheeReelis
enabled.

Controlstheunitsusedonthe
InfoCenter.Themenuchoices
areEnglishorMetric.

Controlsthelanguageused
ontheInfoCenter.

LCDdisplay.

LCDdisplay.

Allowsthedistributor/engineer
toaccessprotectedmenusby
inputtingapasscode.

defaultsettings.

Controlstheraisedelaytime
forthecentercuttingunit.

Controlsthelowerdelayfor
thecentercuttingunit.

Controlsthebacklaprpm
speed.

Liststhemodelnumberofthe
machine.

machine.

themastercontroller .

theInfoCenter.

therstcuttingunit.

thesecondcuttingunit.

thethirdcuttingunit.

generator.

Liststhemachine
communicationbusstatus.

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CenterCuttingUnitRaise/LowerDelay

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Theraiseandlowerdelaytimeforthecentercuttingmaybe
adjustedindependentlywiththeInfoCenter.Eachsetting
maybeadjustedfrom1to10accordingtothetablebelow .
Thefactorydefaultsettingis6(375ms)andisoptimizedfor
a3.8mphmowspeed.

3.Usingtheappropriategraph(SeeFigure22)for5,8,
11,or14bladecuttingunits,determinetheproperreel
speedsetting.

IncrementNumber

10.100

20.150

30.200

40.250

5

60.375

7

80.600

90.750

100.925

DelayTime(Seconds)

0.300

0.475

Tap-offDelay

Thetap-offdelayfeatureallowsthecuttingunitstoturnoff
withoutraising,andmaybeadjustedwiththeInfoCenter.The
delaysettingrepresentsthemaximumtimefortheraise/lower
joysticktoremainintheraisepositiontoactivatethisfeature.
Thefactorydefaultsettingis1whichdisablesthisfeature.

IncrementNumber

1

20.050

30.100

40.150

5

60.250

7

80.350

90.400

100.450

DelayTime(Seconds)

Off

0.200

0.300

Figure22

4.Tosetthereelspeed,ontheInfoCenteropentheMain
MenuandscrolldowntoSettings.

5.IntheSettingsmenu,scrolldowntoReelSpeedand
usethe±buttontosetthereelspeedtothedesired
number.

MachineCongurationPasscode

Thereare5operatingcongurationsettingsthatare
adjustablewithinthesettingmenuoftheInfoCenter:Raise
andlowerdelay,tap-offdelay,reelspeed,andbacklapspeed.
Thesesettingcanbeprotectedbyauserdenedpasscodeby
openingtheMainmenuandscrollingdowntotheSettings
menu.FindProtectSettingsandselectOn.

WhenprotectsettingOnisselectedtheuserisprompted
toentera4digitpasscode.Afterthepasscodeisset,the
keyswitchmustbeturnedoffandbackontoenableand
savethisfeature.Afterenablingtheprotectsettingsoption,
thecongurationsettingsarehiddenuntiltheuserdened
passcodeisentered.

Note:Iftheuserdenedpasscodeisforgotten,atemporary
passcodecanbeobtainedthroughyourauthorizedT oro
distributor.

SettingtheReelSpeed

Toachieveaconsistent,highquality–of–cutandauniform
aftercutappearance,itisimportantthatthereelspeedcontrol
becorrectlyset.

Adjustthereelspeedcontrolasfollows:

1.Selecttheheight-of-cutatwhichthecuttingunitsare
set.

2.Choosethedesiredgroundspeedbestsuitedfor
conditions.

DiagnosingtheFault-LogIndicator

Thefault-logindicatoriconappearsonthemainscreeninthe
eventofafaultinthemachine.Whenthisiconispresent
thereisanewlogentryintheFaultsmenuthatyouoryour
distributorcanusetoidentifytheproblem.

Foralistoffaults,refertoyourAuthorizedToroDistributor
ortheServiceManual.

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Seat-AdjustingLever

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Theseat-adjustingleverislocatedonthefront,rightcorner
oftheseat(Figure23),allowingyoutoadjusttheseatfore
andaft.Pushthelevertotheleft(towardsthecenter),to
releasethelockandslidetheseat.

Note:Ifyouneedadditionaladjustmentontheseat,youcan
removethefourboltssecuringtheseattothebaseandmove
theseattothesecondsetofmountingholesprovided.

Figure24

1.Fuelshutoff(underthefueltank)

Figure23

1.Seat-adjustinglever

Note:Beforeliftingtheseat,slideittothefurthestback
positionandmovethesteeringarmfullyforward.

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure24)behindtheseatand
underthefueltankwhenstoringortransportingthemachine
onatruckortrailer.

Parking-BrakeLever

Pulluponthebrakelever(Figure25)tosettheparkingbrake.
Disengageitbypullinguponthereleaselatchandlowering
thebrakehandle.Locktheparkingbrakeanytimeyouleave
themachine.

Figure25

1.Parking-brakelever2.Releaselatch

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CuttingUnitPowerDisconnect
Connectors

Beforeinstalling,removing,orworkingonthecutting
units,disconnectthecuttingunitsfromthepowersupply
byseparatingthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectconnectors
(Figure26),locatedatthebaseoftherolloverbarontheleft
sideofthetractionunit.Plugtheconnectorstogetherbefore
operatingthemachine.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Widthofcut151cm(59.5inches)

Wheeltread

Wheelbase

Overalllength(w/baskets)249cm(98.0inches)

Overallwidth179cm(70.62inches)

Overallheight205cm(80.83inches)

128cm(50.5inches)

123cm(48.6inches)

Figure26

1.Cuttingunitpowerdisconnectconnector

CAUTION

Ifyoudonotdisconnectthepowertothecutting
units,someonecouldaccidentallystartthecutting
unit,causingseriousinjurytohandsandfeet.

Alwaysseparatethecuttingunitpowerdisconnect
connectorsbeforeworkingonthecuttingunits.

NetWeightw/reels(11Blade)Refertothetractionunit

serialtag(Figure1).

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.

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Operation

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Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsandsymbols
inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
youorbystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipment,suchasbutnotlimitedto,
foreyes,ears,feet,andheadisrecommended.

CheckingtheEngineOil

Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;however,the
oillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandaftertheengineisrst
started.

Crankcasecapacityisapproximately3.7l(3.9quarts)with
thelter.

isnecessarytopermitventingwhenlling,which
preventsoilfromoverrunningintobreather.

Figure27

Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing
specications:

•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH–4,CI–4orhigher.

•Preferredoil:SAE10W–30

•Alternateoil:SAE15W–40

ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyourdistributorin
the10W–30viscosity .Seethepartscatalogforpartnumbers.

Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhenthe
engineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedfortheday.Ifithas
alreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrainbackdowntothe
sumpforatleast10minutesbeforechecking.Iftheoillevel
isatorbelowthe“add”markonthedipstick,addoiltobring
theoilleveltothe“full”mark.Donotoverll.Iftheoil
levelisbetweenthe“full”and“add”marks,nooiladdition
isrequired.

Important:Besuretokeeptheengineoillevelbetween
theupperandlowerlimitsontheoilgauge.Engine
failuremayoccurasaresultofoverllingorunder
llingtheengineoil.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Removethedipstickandwipeitwithacleanrag(Figure

28).Pushthedipstickintothetubeandmakesureit

isseatedfully.Removethedipstickfromthetubeand
checkthelevelofoil.Iftheoillevelislow,removethe
llercapfromthevalvecoverandslowlyaddenough
oiltoraisetheleveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.
Addtheoilslowlyandchecktheleveloftenduringthis
process.Donotoverll.

Important:Makesurethatthedipstickisremoved
whilellingtheenginewithoil.Whenadding
engineoilorllingoil,there
betweentheoillldeviceandtheoilllholeinthe
valvecoverasshowninFigure27.Thisclearance

must be

clearance

1.Noteclearance

Figure28

1.Fillercap2.Dipstick

3.Replacethedipstick.

4.Startandruntheengineatidlefor30seconds,then
shuttheengineoff.Wait30seconds,thenrepeatsteps

2–3.

Important:Checkthelevelofoilevery8operating
hoursordaily.Changetheoilandlterinitially
aftertherst50hoursofoperation,thereafter
changetheoilandthelterevery150hours.
However,changetheoilmorefrequentlywhen
theengineisoperatedinextremelydustyordirty
conditions.

5.Installthellercapanddipstickrmlyinplace.

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FillingtheFuelTank

Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow
(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The
minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchasefuelin
quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daystoensurefuel
freshness.

•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter

convertingtobiodieselblends.

•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformoreinformation

onbiodiesel

DANGER

Fueltankcapacity:22.7L(6USgallons)

Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures
above-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade(No.1-DorNo.
1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useofwintergrade
fuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerashpointand
coldowcharacteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce
fuellterplugging.

Useofsummergradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)willcontribute
towardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreasedpowercompared
towintergradefuel.

DANGER

Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel
vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.Are
orexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothersand
cancausepropertydamage.

•Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors,in
anopenarea,whentheengineisoffandiscold.
Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
fueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm
(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsthe
fueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinaclean,sealed,safety-approved
container.

BiodieselReady

Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelofup
toB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).Thepetrodiesel
portionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.Observethe
followingprecautions:

•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication

ASTMD6751orEN14214.

•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975

orEN590.

•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodieselblends.

•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblendsincold

weather.

•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelasthey

maybedegradedovertime.

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuel
tothefueltankuntilthelevelis25mm(1inch)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.Thisempty
spaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment
onatruckortrailerfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Whenusingafuel-dispensernozzle,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap(Figure29).

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1.Fuel-tankcap

2.Removethefuel-tankcap.

3.Fillthetankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2
inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.Donot
overll.Installthecap.

thecoolantatthebeginningofeachdaybeforestartingthe
engine.

CAUTION

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,thepressurized,hot
coolantcanescapeandcauseburns.

•Donotopentheradiatorcapwhentheengine
isrunning.

•Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,and
openthecapslowlytoallowsteamtoescape.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Checkthecoolantlevel(Figure31).

Note:Itshouldbebetweenthelinesonthereserve
tankwhentheengineiscold.

4.Wipeupanyfuelthatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheCoolingSystem

Thecapacityofthecoolingsystemisapproximately4.6L(4.9
quarts).RefertoCleaningtheRadiatorScreen(page44).

Figure30

Figure31

1.Reservetank

3.Ifthecoolantislow,removethereservetankcapand
adda50/50mixtureofwaterandpermanentethylene
glycolantifreeze.Donotoverll.

4.Installthereserve-tankcap.

CheckingtheHydraulic-Fluid Level

Beforeoperatingthemachineeachday ,checklevelofthe
hydraulicuidinthewhiteplasticwindowonthefrontofthe
hydraulic-uidreservoir(behindtheseatontheleftside).The
uidshouldbebetweenthelinesinthewindow;ifnot,add
anappropriateuidasdescribedinthefollowingsections:

1.Wingbolts3.Reservetank

2.Radiatorscreen

Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solutionofwater
andpermanentethyleneglycolantifreeze.Checkthelevelof

4.Radiator-llcap

Themachinesreservoirislledatthefactorywith
approximately20.8L(5.5gallons)ofhighqualityhydraulic
uid.Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuidbefore
theengineisrststartedanddailythereafter.The
recommendedreplacementuidisasfollows:

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ToroPremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid(Availablein5

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2

g016334

gallonpailsor55gallondrums.SeepartscatalogorToro
distributorforpartnumbers.)

Alternateuids:IftheTorouidisnotavailable,otheruids
maybeusedprovidedtheymeetallthefollowingmaterial
propertiesandindustryspecications.W edonotrecommend
theuseofsyntheticuid.Consultwithyourlubricant
distributortoidentifyasatisfactoryproduct

Note:Torowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamage
causedbyimpropersubstitutions,souseonlyproducts
fromreputablemanufacturerswhowillstandbehindtheir
recommendation.

HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPointAnti-wearHydraulic
Fluid,ISOVG46

MaterialProperties:

Viscosity,ASTMD445cSt@40°C44to48

ViscosityIndexASTM
D2270
PourPoint,ASTMD97-34°Fto-49°F

IndustrySpecications:

VickersI-286-S(QualityLevel),VickersM-2950-S
(QualityLevel),DenisonHF-0,Vickers35VQ25(Eaton
ATS373-C)

cSt@100°C7.9to8.5
140to160

Important:TheISOVG46Multigradeuidhasbeen
foundtoofferoptimalperformanceinawiderangeof
temperatureconditions.Foroperationinconsistently
highambienttemperatures,65°F(18°C)to120°F
(49°C),ISOVG68hydraulicuidmayofferimproved
performance.

FillingtheHydraulicTank

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.Makesurethe
machinehascooleddownsotheoiliscold.

2.Removethecapfromthereservoir(Figure32).

Figure32

1.Hydraulic-tankcap

3.Slowlyllthereservoirwiththeappropriatehydraulic
uiduntilthelevelisatorwithin6mm(0.25inch)of
thearrowinthesymbolnexttothewhitewindowin
thefrontofthereservoir(Figure33).Donotoverll.

PremiumBiodegradableHydraulicFluid-MobilEAL
EnviroSyn46H

Important:MobilEALEnviroSyn46Histheonly
syntheticbiodegradableuidapprovedbyT oro.This
uidiscompatiblewiththeelastomersusedinToro
hydraulicsystemsandissuitableforawide-range
oftemperatureconditions.Thisuidiscompatible
withconventionalmineraloils,butformaximum
biodegradabilityandperformancethehydraulicsystem
shouldbethoroughlyushedofconventionaluid.The
oilisavailablein19L(5-gallon)containersor55-gallon
drumsfromyourMobilDistributor.

Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless,makingit
difculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditiveforthehydraulic
systemoilisavailablein20ml(2/3oz)bottles.Onebottle
issufcientfor15-22L(4-6gallons)ofhydraulicoil.Order
partno.44-2500fromyourauthorizedTorodistributor.This

reddyeisnotrecommendedforusewithbiodegradable
uids.

Important:Regardlessofhydraulicuidtypeused,any
machineusedformowingfairways,verticuttingorused
duringambienttemperaturesabove85°F(29°C)should
haveOilCoolerKit,PartNo.117-9314,installed.

Figure33

1.Whitewindowonthefront
ofthehydraulicreservoir

2.Filltowithinthisarea.

Important:Topreventsystemcontamination,
cleanthetopofthehydraulicuidcontainers
beforepuncturing.Ensurethepourspoutand
funnelareclean.

4.Installthereservoircap.Wipeupanyuidthatmay
havespilled.

Important:Checklevelofhydraulicuidbefore
engineisrststartedanddailythereafter.

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CheckingtheReel-to-Bedknife

Filter

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceandstopthe
engine.

2.Placeadrainpanunderthefuellter.

3.Openthedrainplugonthefuellterapproximately
oneturnanddrainanyaccumulatedwater(Figure34).
Tightentheplugafterdraining.

Note:Becausetheaccumulatedwaterwillbemixed
withdieselfuel,drainthefuellterintoasuitable
containeranddisposeofitproperly.

Contact

Eachdaybeforeoperatingthemachine,checkthe
reel-to-bedknifecontact,regardlessifthequalityofcuthad
previouslybeenacceptable.Theremustbelightcontact
acrossthefulllengthofthereelandbedknife;referto
AdjustingtheReeltoBedknifeinthecuttingunitOperator’s
Manual.

Beforecheckingthereels,disconnectthecuttingunitpower
disconnectcouplers;refertoCuttingUnitPowerDisconnect

Connectors(page24).Connectthemwhennished.

CAUTION

Ifyoudonotdisconnectthepowertothecutting
units,someonecouldaccidentallystartthecutting
unit,causingseriousinjurytohandsandfeet.

Alwaysseparatethecuttingunitpowerdisconnect
couplersbeforeworkingonthecuttingunits.

Breaking-intheMachine

RefertotheEngineManualsuppliedwiththemachineforoil
changeandmaintenanceproceduresrecommendedduring
thebreak-inperiod.

Figure34

1.Fuellter

2.Drainplug

CheckingtheTirePressure

Thetiresareover-inatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevelsbefore
startingtheunit.

Varythetirepressureforall3wheels,dependinguponyour
turfconditions,fromaminimumof83toamaximumof110
kPa(12psito16psi).

CheckingtheTorqueofthe WheelNuts

WARNING

Failuretomaintainpropertorqueofthewheelnuts
couldresultinpersonalinjury.

Only8hoursofmowingoperationisrequiredforthebreak-in
period.

Sincethersthoursofoperationarecriticaltofuture
dependabilityofthemachine,monitoritsfunctionsand
performancecloselysothatminordifculties,whichcould
leadtomajorproblems,arenotedandcanbecorrected.
Inspectthemachinefrequentlyduringbreak-inforsignsof
oilleakage,loosefasteners,oranyothermalfunction.

Toensureoptimumperformanceofthebrakesystem,burnish
(break-in)thebrakesbeforeusingthemachine.Toburnish
thebrakes,rmlyapplythebrakesanddrivethemachineat
mowingspeeduntilthebrakesarehot,asindicatedbytheir
smell.Anadjustmenttothebrakesmayberequiredafter
break-in;refertoAdjustingtheBrakes.

Torquethewheelnutsto95to122N-m(70to90
ft-lb)after1-4hoursofoperationandagainafter
10hoursofoperation.Torquethenutsevery200
hoursthereafter.

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InstallingandRemovingthe

Machine

Note:Inspecttheareasbeneaththemowerstobecertain

theyareclearofdebris.

StartingtheMachine

Important:Donotuseetherorothertypesofstarting

uid.

1.Besuretheparkingbrakeisset,theraise/lowermow
controlisdisengaged,andthefunctionalcontrolisin
theneutralposition.

2.Removeyourfootfromthetractionpedalandmake
surethepedalisintheneutralposition.

3.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition.

4.InsertthekeyintotheswitchandrotateittoOn.Hold
itintheOnpositionuntiltheglowplugindicatorlight
goesoff(approximately6seconds).

5.ImmediatelyturntheignitionkeytotheStartposition.
Releasethekeywhentheenginestartsandallowitto
movetotheOnposition.Movethethrottlecontrol
toSlow .

Important:Topreventoverheatingofthestarter
motor,donotengagethestarterlongerthan10
seconds.After10secondsofcontinuouscranking,
wait60secondsbeforeengagingthestartermotor
again.

CuttingUnits

InstallingtheCuttingUnits

1.Disconnectthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectcouplers;
refertoCuttingUnitPowerDisconnectConnectors

(page24).

CAUTION

Ifyoudonotdisconnectthepowertothe
cuttingunits,someonecouldaccidentally
startthecuttingunit,causingseriousinjury
tohandsandfeet.

Alwaysseparatethecuttingunitpower
disconnectcouplersbeforeworkingonthe
cuttingunits.

2.Liftuponthefootrestandswingitopen,allowing
accesstothecentercuttingunitposition(Figure35).

CAUTION

Thefootrestcanpinchngersifitfallsinto
theclosedposition.

Keepyourngersclearoftheareawherethe
footrestseatswhileitisopen.

6.Allowtheenginetowarmupforafewminutesbefore
operating.

Important:Whentheengineisstartedfortherst
time,orafteranoverhauloftheengine,operate
themachineinforwardandreverseforoneto
twominutes.Turnthesteeringwheeltotheleft
andrighttocheckthesteeringresponse.Then
shuttheengineoff(seeStoppinginStartingand
StoppingtheEngine)andwaitforallmovingparts
tostop.Checkforoilleaks,loosepartsandany
othernoticeablemalfunctions.

StoppingtheMachine

1.MovethethrottlecontroltoSlow,disengagethe
raise/lowermowcontrol,andmovethefunctional
controltoneutral.

2.RotatethestarterkeytoOfftoshuttheengineoff.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchtopreventaccidental
starting.

3.Closethefuelshut-offvalvesbeforestoringthe
machine.

Figure35

1.Footrest—closed2.Footrest—open

3.Positionthecuttingunitunderthecentersuspension
arm.

4.Withthelatchesonthesuspension-armbarpointing
up(i.e.,open)(Figure36),pushthesuspensionarm
downsothatthebartsoverthebaracrossthetopof
thecuttingunit(Figure37).

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1.Latch—closedposition3.Latch—openposition

2.Suspension-armbar

Figure38

Figure37

1.Suspension-armbar2.Cutting-unitbar

5.Closethelatchesdownandaroundthecutting-unitbar
andlocktheminplace(Figure36).

Note:A“click”canbeheardandfeltwhenthelatches
areproperlylockedinplace.

6.Coatthesplineshaftofthecuttingunitmotorwith
cleangrease(Figure38).

7.Insertthemotorintotheleftsideofthecuttingunit
(asviewedfromtheoperator'sposition)andpullthe
motorretainingbaronthecuttingunittowardthe
motoruntilyouhearanaudible“click”frombothsides
ofthemotor(Figure38).

1.Reelmotor

2.Splineshaft

3.Cavity

4.Motor-retainingbar

8.Mountagrassbasketontothebaskethooksonthe
suspensionarm.

9.Repeatthisprocedurefortheothercuttingunits.

10.Connectthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectcouplers;
refertoCuttingUnitPowerDisconnectConnectors

(page24).

RemovingtheCuttingUnits

1.Disconnectthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectcouplers;
refertoCuttingUnitPowerDisconnectConnectors

(page24).

CAUTION

Ifyoudonotdisconnectthepowertothe
cuttingunits,someonecouldaccidentally
startthecuttingunit,causingseriousinjury
tohandsandfeet.

Alwaysseparatethecuttingunitpower
disconnectcouplersbeforeworkingonthe
cuttingunits.

2.Parkthemachineonacleanlevelsurface,lower
thecuttingunitstothegrounduntilthesuspension
hydraulicsarefullyextended,stoptheengine,andset

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theparkingbrake.

3.Pushthemotorretainingbaroutoftheslotsonthe
motortowardsthecuttingunitandremovethemotor
fromthecuttingunit.

Figure39

1.Reelmotor2.Motor-retainingbar

4.Movethemotortothestoragelocationonthefrontof
thesuspensionarm(Figure40).

7.Rollthecuttingunitoutfromunderthesuspension
arm.

8.Repeatsteps3through7fortheothercuttingunits
asrequired.

9.Connectthecuttingunitpowerdisconnectcouplers;
refertoCuttingUnitPowerDisconnectConnectors

(page24).

Mowing

Note:Beforemowinggreenswiththemachine,nda

clearareaandpracticestartingandstopping,raisingand
loweringthecuttingunits,turning,etc.Thistrainingperiod
willbebenecialtotheoperatoringainingcondenceinthe
performanceofthemachine.

Note:Beforemowing,inspectthegreenfordebris,remove
theagfromthecup,anddeterminethebestdirectionto
mow .Basethedirectiontomowonthepreviousmowing
direction.Alwaysmowinanalternatepatternfromthe
previousmowingsothatthegrassbladeswillbelessaptto
laydownandthereforebedifculttotrapbetweenthereel
bladesandbedknife.

Figure40

Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cut,

orperformingothermaintenanceproceduresonthe
cuttingunits,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthe
storagelocationonthefrontofthesuspensionarmsto
preventdamagetothem.

Important:Donotraisethesuspensiontothe
transportpositionwhenthereelmotorsareinthe
holdersinthemachineframe.Damagetothe
motorsorhosescouldresult.Ifyoumustmovethe
tractionunitwithoutthecuttingunitsinstalled,
securethemtothesuspensionarmsusingcable
ties.

5.Openthelatchesonthesuspension-armbarofthe
cuttingunityouareremoving(Figure36).

6.Disconnectthelatchesfromthecutting-unitbar.

1.ApproachthegreenwiththeshiftselectorintheNo.
1position.Startononeedgeofthegreensothatthe
ribbonprocedureofcuttingmaybeused.

Note:Thisholdscompactiontoaminimumand
leavesaneat,attractivepatternonthegreens.

2.Actuatethemowpedalasthefrontedgeofthegrass
basketscrosstheouteredgeofthegreen.

Note:Thisproceduredropsthecuttingunitstothe
turfandstartsthereels.

Important:Familiarizeyourselfwiththefactthat
theNo.1cuttingunitreelisdelayedandtherefore,
youshouldpracticetotrytogaintherequired
timingnecessarytominimizethecleanupmowing
operation.

3.Overlapaminimalamountwiththepreviouscuton
returnpasses.

Note:Toassistinmaintainingastraightlineacross
thegreenandkeepthemachineanequaldistancefrom
theedgeofthepreviouscut,establishanimaginary
sightlineapproximately1.8to3m(6to10ft)ahead
ofthemachinetotheedgeoftheuncutportionofthe
green(Figure41).

Somenditusefultoincludetheouteredgeofthe
steeringwheelaspartofthesightline;i.e.keepthe
steeringwheeledgealignedwithapointthatisalways
keptthesamedistanceawayfromthefrontofthe
machine(Figure41).

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Figure41

1.Alignmentmarker

2.Cutgrassonleft

4.Asthefrontofthebasketscrosstheedgeofthegreen,
depresstheliftpedal.

3.Keepfocalspot1.8-3
m(6-10ft)aheadofthe
machine.

Note:Attheendoftheperipherycut,momentarily
pullbackontheraise/lowermowlevertoshutthereels
offwithoutraisingthem.Continuemovingforward
untilthereelstopsrotating,then,driveoffthegreen
andraisethereels(Thiswillhelppreventdribbling
grassontothegreenwhileraisingthereels).

7.Emptythegrassbasketsofallclippingsbefore
transportingtothenextgreen.

Note:Heavywetclippingsplaceanunduestrainon
thebasketsandwilladdunnecessaryweighttothe
machine,therebyincreasingtheloadontheengine,
hydraulicsystem,brakes,etc.

DrivingtheMachinewithout Mowing

Makesurethecuttingunitsareinthefullupposition.Move
thefunctionalcontrollevertothetransportposition.Use
thebrakestoslowthemachinewhilegoingdownsteep
hillstoavoidlossofcontrol.Alwaysapproachroughareas
atareducedspeedandcrosssevereundulationscarefully.
Familiarizeyourselfwiththewidthofthemachine.Donot
attempttopassbetweenobjectsthatareclosetogetherso
thatcostlydamageanddowntimecanbeprevented.

Note:Thiswillstopthereelsandliftthecuttingunits.
Timingofthisprocedureisimportant,sothemowers
donotcutintothefringearea.However,asmuchof
thegreenaspossibleshouldbecuttominimizethe
amountofgrasslefttomowaroundtheouterperiphery

5.Cutdownonoperatingtimeandeaselineupforthe
nextpassbymomentarilyturningthemachineinthe
oppositedirection,thenturninginthedirectionofthe
uncutportion;i.e.,ifintendingtoturnright,rstswing
slightlyleft,thenright.

Note:Thiswillassistingettingthemachinemore
quicklyalignedforthenextpass.

Followthesameprocedureforturningintheopposite
direction.Itisagoodpracticetotrytomakeasshort
ofaturnaspossible.However,turninawiderarc
duringwarmerweathertominimizethepossibilityof
bruisingtheturf.

Important:Themachineshouldneverbestopped
onagreenwiththecuttingunitreelsoperating
asdamagetotheturfmayresult.Stoppingona
wetgreenwiththemachinemayleavemarksor
indentationsfromthewheels.

6.Finishcuttingthegreenbymowingtheouterperiphery
andreplacetheags.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine.
Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes,
lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread
allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyou,yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn
signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow
movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcanlead
toaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand
connectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.

Note:Besuretochangethedirectionofcuttingfrom
thepreviousmowing.Alwayskeepweatherandturf
conditionsinmindandbesuretochangethedirection
ofmowingfromthepreviouscutting.

5.Usethemetaltiedownloopsonthemachineto
securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes.

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LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingthemachineontoatrailer
oratruck.Onefull-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextend
beyondthereartiresisrecommendedinsteadofindividual
rampsforeachsideofthemachine(Figure42).Thelower
rearsectionofthemachineframeextendsbackbetweenthe
rearwheelsandservesasastopfortippingbackward.Having
afull-widthrampprovidesasurfacefortheframemembers
tocontactifthemachinestartstotipbackward.Ifitisnot
possibletouseonefull-widthramp,useenoughindividual
rampstosimulateafull-widthcontinuousramp.

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheanglesdonot
exceed15degrees(Figure42).Asteeperanglemaycause
mowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfromthe
ramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalsocause
themachinetotipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,
positionthetrailerortrucksothatitisonthedownside
oftheslopeandtherampextendsuptheslope.Thiswill
minimizetherampangle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeas
levelaspossible.

Important:Donotattempttoturnthemachinewhile
ontheramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveofftheside.

Figure42

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan15
degrees

2.Full-widthramp4.Full-widthramp—side
view

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand
suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both
maneuverscancausethemachinetotipbackward.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases
thepossibilityofbackwardtip-overandcouldcause
seriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine
onaramp.

•EnsurethattheROPSisintheuppositionwhile
usingtheseatbeltwhenloadingthemachine.
EnsurethattheROPSwillclearthetopofan
enclosedtrailer.

•Useonlyasingle,full-widthramp;donotuse
individualrampsforeachsideofthemachine.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough
rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurfacewider
thanthemachine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe
rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand
thetrailerortruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingthe
machineuparamp,toavoidtippingbackward.

InspectingandCleaningthe MachineafterMowing

Atthecompletionofthemowingoperation,thoroughlywash
themachinewithagardenhosewithoutanozzlesoexcessive
waterpressurewillnotcausecontaminationanddamageto
sealsandbearings.Neverwashawarmengineorelectrical

connectionswithwater.

Aftercleaning,itisrecommendedthemachinebeinspected
forpossiblehydraulicuidleaksanddamageorwearto
hydraulicandmechanicalcomponents.Thecuttingunits
shouldbecheckedforsharpness.Also,lubricatethetraction
pedalandbrakeshaftassemblywithSAE30Woilorspray
lubricanttodetercorrosionandhelpkeepthemachine
performingsatisfactorilyduringthenextmowingoperation.

TowingtheMachine

Incaseofanemergencythemachinecanbetowedforashort
distance(lessthan0.4km(1/4mile)).However,T orodoes
notrecommendthisasstandardprocedure.

Important:Donottowthemachinefasterthan3-5
km/h(2-3mph)becausethedrivesystemmaybe
damaged.Ifthemachinemustbemovedaconsiderable
distance,transportitonatruckortrailer.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebacking
themachinedownaramp,toavoidtipping
backward.

1.Locatethebypassvalveonthepumpandrotateitso
thattheslotisvertical(Figure43).

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Figure43

1.Bypassvalve—slotshowninclosed(horizontal)position

2.Beforestartingtheengine,closethebypassvalveby
rotatingitsothattheslotishorizontal(Figure43).Do
notstarttheenginewhenthevalveisopen.

35

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Note:LookingforanElectricalSchematicorHydraulicSchematicforyourmachine?Downloadafreecopyoftheschematicby

visitingwww .T oro.comandsearchingforyourmachinefromtheManualslinkonthehomepage.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Afterthersthour

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every150hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthetorqueofthewheelnuts.

•Checkthetorqueofthewheelnuts.

•Checkthetensiononthealternatorbelt.

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Changethehydraulic-oillter.

•Checktheenginerpm(atidleandfullthrottle).

•Checktheengineoil.

•Cleandebrisoffoftheradiatorscreenandradiator.Cleanhourlyifconditionsare
extremelydustyanddirty.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Drainwaterfromthefuellter.

•Checkthereel-to-bedknifecontact.

•Checkthehydrauliclinesandhoses.

•Checkthebatteryelectrolytelevel.(Ifthemachineisinstorage,checkevery30
days.)

•Checkthebatterycableconnections.

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Checkthetorqueofthewheelnuts.

•Servicetheaircleanerlter(morefrequentlywhenoperatingconditionsaredusty
ordirty).

Every400hours

Every800hours

Every2years

•Greasethegeneratorbelttensioner.

•Replacethefuellter.

•Changethehydraulicoil,lter,andtankbreather.

•Checktheenginerpm(atidleandfullthrottle).

•Checkthevalveclearance.

•Checkthefuellinesandconnections.

•Replacemovinghoses.

•Drainandushthecoolingsystem.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

36

DailyMaintenanceChecklist

Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.

Fortheweekof: MaintenanceCheckItem

Checkthesafetyinterlock
operation.

Checktheinstrument
operation

Checkthebrakeoperation.

Checkthefuellter/water
separator.

Checkthefuellevel.

Checktheengineoillevel.

Cleanthescreenand
radiator.

Inspecttheairlter.

Checkanyunusualengine
noises.

Checkthereel-to-bedknife
adjustment.

Checkthehydraulichoses
fordamage.

Checkforuidleaks.

Checkthetirepressure.

Checktheheight-of-cut
adjustment.

Touch-updamagedpaint.

Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.

Sat.Sun.

NotationforAreasofConcern

Inspectionperformedby:

ItemDate

Information

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Lubrication

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2

3

EngineMaintenance

GreasingtheGeneratorBelt Tensioner

ServiceInterval:Every400hours

LubricatethegreasettingregularlywithNo.2
general-purpose,lithium-basegrease.

1.Wipethegreasettingcleansothatforeignmatter
cannotbeforcedintothebearingorbushing(Figure

44).

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

•Checktheair-cleanerbodyfordamagewhichcouldcause

anairleak.Replaceifdamaged.Checkthewholeintake
systemforleaks,damageorloosehoseclamps.

•Servicetheair-cleanerlterbefore200hoursifthe

engineperformancesuffersduetoextremelydusty,dirty
conditions.Changingtheairlterbeforeitisnecessary
onlyincreasesthechanceofdirtenteringtheenginewhen
thelterisremoved.

•Besurethecoverisseatedcorrectlyandsealswiththe

aircleanerbody.

1.Releasethelatchessecuringtheaircleanercovertothe
aircleanerbody(Figure45).

Figure44

Thegreasettingislocatedbehindtheseatontheinner,

rightsideofthemachine.

2.Pumpgreaseintothebearingorbushinguntilthe
greaseisvisible.Wipeupexcessgrease.

Figure45

1.Air-cleanerbody3.Air-cleanercover

2.Airlter

2.Removethecoverfromtheair-cleanerbody .Before
removingthelter,uselowpressureair(40psi,clean
anddry)tohelpremovelargeaccumulationsofdebris
packedbetweenoutsideofprimarylterandthe
canister.Avoidusinghighpressureairwhichcould
forcedirtthroughthelterintotheintaketract.This
cleaningprocesspreventsdebrisfrommigratinginto
theintakewhentheprimarylterisremoved.

3.Removeandreplacetheprimarylter.Cleaningofthe
usedelementisnotrecommendedduetothepossibility
ofdamagetotheltermedia.Inspectthenewlterfor
shippingdamage,checkingthesealingendofthelter
andthebody.Donotuseadamagedelement.Insert
thenewlterbyapplyingpressuretotheouterrimof
theelementtoseatitinthecanister.Donotapply
pressuretotheexiblecenterofthelter.

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4.Cleanthedirtejectionportlocatedintheremovable

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1

cover.Removetherubberoutletvalvefromthecover,
cleanthecavityandreplacetheoutletvalve.

3.Screwthelteronbyhanduntilthegasketcontacts
thelteradapter,thentighten1/2to3/4turnfurther.
Donotovertighten.

5.Installthecoverorientingtherubberoutletvalveina
downwardposition—betweenapproximately5:00to
7:00whenviewedfromtheend.

6.Securethelatches(Figure45).

ChangingtheEngineOiland Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every150hours

1.Removethedrainplugandletoilowintoadrainpan.
Whentheoilstops,installthedrainplug(Figure46).

4.Addoiltothecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine

Oil(page25).

5.Disposeoftheusedoilproperly.

Figure46

1.Drainplug

2.Removetheoillter(Figure47).Applyalightcoatof
cleanoiltothenewltergasket.

Figure47

1.Oillter

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FuelSystem

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1

2

Maintenance

ServicingtheFuelFilter/Water Separator

ServiceInterval:Every800hours

ServicingtheFuelFilter

1.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure48)belowthefuel
tank.

Figure49

1.Fuel-shutoffvalve

Figure48

1.Fuellter/waterseparator
canister

5.Unscrewtheltercanisteranddisposeofitaccording
tolocalregulations.

6.Screwthelteronbyhanduntilthegasketcontactsthe
lteradapter,thentighten1/2to3/4turnfurther.

7.Makesurethelter-drainplugisclosed.Openthe
fuel-shutoffvalve.

2.Filter-drainplug

InspectingtheFuelLinesand Connections

ServiceInterval:Every2years

Inspectthefuellinesfordeterioration,damage,orloose
connections.

2.Cleantheareawheretheltercanistermounts(Figure

49).

3.Placeadrainpanunderthefuellter.

4.Openthelter-drainplug(Figure49).

40

ElectricalSystem
Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

Voltage:12V ,530ColdCrankingAmps

Thebatteryelectrolytelevelmustbeproperlymaintainedand
thetopofthebatterykeptclean.lfthemachineisstoredina
locationwheretemperaturesareextremelyhigh,thebattery
willrundownmorerapidlythanifthemachineisstoredin
alocationwheretemperaturesarecool.

Maintainthecelllevelwithdistilledordemineralizedwater.
Donotllthecellsabovethebottomofthesplitringinside
eachcell.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa
deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst
metaltractorcomponentscausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting
inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot
allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal
partsofthetractor.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetweenthe
batteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthetractor.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe
tractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscancause
thebatterygassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.

Ifcorrosionoccursattheterminals,disconnect
thecables,negative(-)cablerst,andscrape
theclampsandterminalsseparately.Reconnect
thecables,positive(+)cablerst,andcoatthe
terminalswithpetroleumjelly.

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

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

•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith
skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassesto
shieldyoureyesandrubberglovestoprotect
yourhands.

•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
availableforushingtheskin.

Keepthetopofthebatterycleanbywashingitperiodically
withabrushdippedinammoniaorbicarbonateofsoda
solution.Flushthetopsurfacewithwateraftercleaningit.
Donotremovethellcapswhilecleaningthebattery.

Thebatterycablesmustbetightontheterminalstoprovide
goodelectricalcontact.

StoringtheBattery

Ifthemachinewillbestoredmorethan30days,removethe
batteryandchargeitfully.Eitherstoreitontheshelforon
themachine.Leavethecablesdisconnectedifitisstoredon
themachine.Storethebatteryinacoolatmospheretoavoid
quickdeteriorationofthechargeinthebattery.Toprevent
thebatteryfromfreezing,makesureitisfullycharged.The
specicgravityofafullychargedbatteryis1.265–1.299.

41

LocatingtheFuses

g014617

1

2

Thefusesarelocatedundertheseat(Figure50)andunderthe
rightarmcover(Figure51).

Figure50

1.Fuses

2.50Afuseforradiatorfan
(behindpartsillustrated)

Figure51

1.Fuses

FuseLayout

35A

35A

35A

FuseLayout

LiftReel

Starter

10A7.5A

Run

10A7.5A

LightsDiag.Lights

LeakDetector

15A7.5A

E-ReelEnable

OverTemp

ReelEngage

Lift/Lower

Fan

Start/Run

Glow

ECMLogic

Power

2A

JumpStartingtheMachine

Ifthemachineneedstobejumpstarted,thealternatepositive
post(locatedonthestartersolenoid)canbeusedinsteadof
thepositivebatterypost(Figure52).

Figure52

1.Alternatepositivebatterypost

42

DriveSystem

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2

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1

AdjustingtheTransportSpeed

Maintenance

AdjustingtheTransmission forNeutral

Ifthemachinecreepswhenthetractioncontrolpedalisin
theneutralposition,theneutralreturnmechanismmustbe
adjusted.

1.Blockupundertheframesothatoneofthefront
wheelsisoffoftheoor.

Note:Note:Ifmachineisequippedwitha3wheel
drivekit,alsoraiseandblockrearwheel.

2.Starttheengine,movethethrottletoSlow,andcheck
thefrontwheelthatisoffoftheoor;itmustnotbe
rotating.

3.Ifthewheelisrotating,stoptheengineandproceed
asfollows:

A.Loosenthenutsecuringtheeccentrictothetop

ofthehydrostat(Figure53).

Thetractionpedalisadjustedformaximumtransportspeed
atthefactory,butanadjustmentmayberequiredifthepedal
reachesfullstrokebeforeitcontactsthepedalstop,orifa
decreaseintransportspeedisdesired.

Pressdownonthetractionpedal.Ifthepedalcontacts
thestop(Figure54)beforetensionisfeltonthecable,an
adjustmentisrequired:

Figure54

1.Pedalstop

1.Loosenangeheadlocknutssecuringthepedalstopto
theoorplate(Figure54).

2.Adjustthepedalstopsoitcontactsthepedalrodand
tightenthenuts.

Figure53

1.Eccentric2.Locknut

B.MovethefunctionalcontrollevertoNeutraland

thethrottletoSlow.Starttheengine.

C.Rotatetheeccentricuntilcreepdoesnotoccurin

eitherdirection.Whenthewheelstopsrotating,
tightenthenutlockingtheeccentricandthe
adjustment(Figure53).Verifytheadjustment
withthethrottleintheSlowandFastposition.

Note:Ifthewheelstillturnswhentheeccentric
isatthemaximumadjustment,contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDistributororrefertothe
ServiceManualforfurtheradjustment.

43

AdjustingtheMowingSpeed

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1

2

3

g01461 3

1

2

3

4

CoolingSystem

Themowspeedissetto3.8mphatthefactory.

Theforwardmovingspeedcanbeadjustedfrom0to8km/h
(0to5mph).

1.Loosenthejamnutonthetrunnionbolt(Figure55).

2.Loosenthenutsecuringthelockandmowbrackets
onthepedalpivot.

Maintenance

CleaningtheRadiatorScreen

Topreventthesystemfromoverheating,theradiatorscreen
andradiatormustbekeptclean.Checkandcleanthe
screenandradiatordailyor,ifnecessary,hourly.Cleanthese
componentsmorefrequentlyindusty,dirtyconditions.

1.Removetheradiatorscreen(Figure56).

Figure55

1.Jamnut3.Trunnionbolt

2.Nut

3.Rotatethetrunnionboltclockwisetoreducethe
mowingspeedandcounterclockwisetoincreasethe
mowingspeed.

4.Tightenthejamnutonthetrunnionboltandthenut
onthepedalpivottolocktheadjustment(Figure55).
Checktheadjustmentandadjustasrequired.

Figure56

1.Wingbolts

2.Radiatorscreen4.Radiatorcap

2.Workingfromthefansideoftheradiator,blowoutthe
radiatorwithcompressedair.

3.Cleanthescreenandinstallit.

3.Overowtank

44

BrakeMaintenance

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1

2

3

BeltMaintenance

AdjustingtheBrakes

Ifthebrakefailstoholdthemachinewhileparked,youcan
adjustthebrakesusingthebulkheadttingnearthebrake
drum;contactyourAuthorizedServiceDistributororreferto
theServiceManualformoreinformation.

AdjustingtheAlternatorBelt

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Makesurethebeltisproperlytensionedtoensureproper
operationofthemachineandpreventunnecessarywear.

1.Stoptheengine,settheparkingbrake,andremovethe
ignitionkey .

2.Applymoderatethumbpressuretothebeltbetween
thepulleys(10kgor22lb).Thebeltshoulddeect7
to9mm(0.28to0.35inches).Ifnot,completethe
followingproceduretoadjustthebelttension:

Figure57

1.Alternatorbelt—applypessurehere

2.Alternator

3.Adjustingstrap

A.Loosentheboltssecuringthealternatortothe

engineandadjustingstrap.

B.Inspectthebeltforwearordamageandreplaceif

itisworn.

C.Usingaleverplacedbetweenthealternatorand

theengineblock,pullthealternatorouttoobtain
thecorrectbelttensionandtightenthebolts.

45

HydraulicSystem

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Maintenance

ChangingtheHydraulicOil andFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every800hours

Iftheoilbecomescontaminated,contactyourlocalToro
distributorbecausethesystemmustbeushed.Contaminated
oillooksmilkyorblackwhencomparedtocleanoil.

1.Cleantheareaaroundtheltermountingarea(Figure

58).Placeadrainpanunderthelterandremovethe

lter.

Note:Iftheoilisnotgoingtobedrained,disconnect
andplugthehydrauliclinegoingtothelter.

CheckingtheHydraulicLines andHoses

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesandlinesare
ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections
andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto
thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin
holeleaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure
hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem
beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic
system.

•Getimmediatemedicalhelpifuidisinjected
intoskin.

Figure58

1.Hydraulic-oillter

2.Fillthereplacementlterwiththeappropriatehydraulic
uid,lubricatethesealinggasket,andhandturnituntil
thegasketcontactsthelterhead.Thentighten3/4
turnfurther.Theltershouldnowbesealed.

3.Fillthehydraulicreservoirwithhydraulicoil;referto

FillingtheHydraulicTank(page28).

Checkthehydrauliclinesandhosesdailyforleaks,kinked
lines,loosemountingsupports,wear,loosettings,weather
deterioration,andchemicaldeterioration.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeoperating.

4.Startthemachineandrunitatidlefor3to5minutes
tocirculatetheuidandremoveanyairtrappedin
thesystem.

5.Stopthemachine,rechecktheuidlevelandreplenish
asrequired.

6.Disposeoftheoilandlterproperly.

46

CuttingUnitMaintenance

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2

2

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

10

10

15

15

C2

C2

1

2

engine.Aftercompletingadjustments,repeatsteps4
through9.

BacklappingtheReels

WARNING

Contactwiththereelsorothermovingpartscan
resultinpersonalinjury.

•Keepngers,hands,andclothingawayfromthe
reelsorothermovingparts.

•Neverattempttoturnthereelsbyhandorfoot
whiletheengineisrunning.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,stoptheengine,engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Removetheplasticcovertotheleftsideoftheseat.

3.Makeinitialreeltobedknifeadjustmentsappropriate
forbacklappingonallcuttingunitswhicharetobe
backlapped;refertotheCuttingUnitOperator’ sManual.

4.Starttheengineandrunatlowidlespeed.Iftheengine
stalls,increasetheenginespeed.

5.SwitchtheBacklapSwitchtothereverse(R)position
(Figure59).

12.Repeattheprocedureforallcuttingunitsyouwantto
backlap.

13.Whennished,returnthebacklapswitchtotheforward
(F)position,replacethecover,andwashalllapping
compoundoffofthecuttingunits.Adjustcuttingunit
reeltobedknifeasneeded.Movethecuttingunitreel
speedcontroltothedesiredmowingposition.

Important:Ifthebacklapswitchisnotreturned
totheforward(F)positionafterbacklapping,the
cuttingunitswillnotraiseorfunctionproperly.

Figure59

1.Backlapswitch—reverse
position

2.Backlapswitch—mow
position

6.OntheInfoCenterpulluptheMainMenuandscroll
downtoSettings.

7.IntheSettingsmenuscrolldowntoBacklaprpmand
usethe±buttontoselectthedesiredbacklapspeed.

8.Withthefunctionalcontrolleverintheneutralposition,
movetheRaise/LowerMowcontrolforwardtostart
thebacklappingoperationonthedesignatedreels.

9.Applylappingcompoundwithalonghandlebrush.
Neveruseashorthandledbrush.

10.Ifthereelsstallorbecomeerraticwhilebacklapping,
selectahigherreelspeedsettinguntilthespeed
stabilizes.

11.Tomakeanadjustmenttothecuttingunitswhile
backlapping,turnthereelsoffbymovingthe
Raise/LowerMowcontrolrearwardandstopthe

47

Storage

Ifyouwishtostorethemachineforalongperiodoftime,the
followingstepsshouldbeperformedpriortostorage:

1.Removeaccumulationsofdirtandoldgrassclippings.
Sharpenthereelsandbedknives,ifnecessary;referto
theCuttingUnitOperator'sManual.Usearustpreventive
onbedknivesandreelblades.Greaseandoilall
lubricationpoints;refertoLubrication(page38).

2.Blockupthewheelstoremoveanyweightonthetires.

3.Drainandreplacethehydraulicuidandlterand
inspectthehydrauliclinesandttings.Replace,if
necessary;refertoChangingtheHydraulicOiland

Filter(page46)andCheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses(page46).

4.Allfuelshouldberemovedfromthefueltank.Runthe
engineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel.Replacethefuel
lter;refertoServicingtheFuelFilter(page40).

5.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,draintheoilfromthe
crankcase.Rellitwithfreshoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOilandFilter(page39).

6.Cleandirtandchafffromthecylinder,cylinderhead
ns,andblowerhousing.

7.Removethebatteryandchargeitfully.Eitherstore
itontheshelforonthemachine.Leavethecables
disconnectedifitisstoredonthemachine.Store
thebatteryinacoolatmospheretoavoidquick
deteriorationofthechargeinthebattery.

8.Ifpossible,storethemachineinawarm,drylocation.

48

Notes:

49

Notes:

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374-0269RevH

ToroGeneralCommercialProductWarranty

ATwo-YearLimitedWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial
product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship
fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This
warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators
(refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea
warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou
includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty
beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser.
*Productequippedwithanhourmeter.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

YouareresponsiblefornotifyingtheCommercialProductsDistributoror
AuthorizedCommercialProductsDealerfromwhomyoupurchasedthe
Productassoonasyoubelieveawarrantableconditionexists.Ifyouneed
helplocatingaCommercialProductsDistributororAuthorizedDealer,or
ifyouhavequestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsorresponsibilities,
youmaycontactusat:

ToroCommercialProductsServiceDepartment
ToroWarrantyCompany
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1196

952–888–8801or800–952–2740
E-mail:[e-mail]

OwnerResponsibilities

AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenanceand
adjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperformrequired
maintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowingawarranty
claim.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-T ororeplacement

parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-Toro
brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe
providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.

•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended

maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour
ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe
Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.

•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,

negligent,orrecklessmanner.

•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective.

Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormal
Productoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brakepadsand
linings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings(sealedor
greasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsandbearings,tires,
lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchasdiaphragms,
nozzles,andcheckvalves,etc.

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Conditionsconsideredtobe

outsideinuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storage
practices,contamination,useofunapprovedfuels,coolants,lubricants,
additives,fertilizers,water,orchemicals,etc.

•Failureorperformanceissuesduetotheuseoffuels(e.g.gasoline,

diesel,orbiodiesel)thatdonotconformtotheirrespectiveindustry
standards.

•Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear ,anddeterioration.

•Normal“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damagetoseats

duetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecalsor
windows,etc.

Parts

Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted
fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart.
Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe
originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.T orowillmake
thenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyorreplace
it.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.

DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty:

DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberof
kilowatt-hourstheycandeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating,recharging,
andmaintenancetechniquescanextendorreducetotalbatterylife.Asthe
batteriesinthisproductareconsumed,theamountofusefulworkbetween
chargingintervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthebatteryiscompletelyworn
out.Replacementofwornoutbatteries,duetonormalconsumption,
istheresponsibilityoftheproductowner.Batteryreplacementmaybe
requiredduringthenormalproductwarrantyperiodatowner’sexpense.
Note:(Lithium-Ionbatteryonly):ALithium-Ionbatteryhasapartonly
proratedwarrantybeginningyear3throughyear5basedonthetime
inserviceandkilowatthoursused.RefertotheOperator'sManualfor
additionalinformation.

MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense

Enginetune-up,lubrication,cleaningandpolishing,replacementoflters,
coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe
normalservicesT oroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.

GeneralConditions

RepairbyanAuthorizedToroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy
underthiswarranty.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion
ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty.All
impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedto
thedurationofthisexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabove
exclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyou
speciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom
statetostate.

Noteregardingenginewarranty:

TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby
aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EP A)and/ortheCaliforniaAirResources
Board(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonotapplytothe
EmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngineEmissionControl
WarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductorcontainedintheengine
manufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining
guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.

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