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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1

2

2

1

2

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3

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1

2

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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