
FormNo.3383-154RevA
Groundsmaster
®
7210Traction
Unitwith72in,62in,and60in
Mowers
ModelNo.30363N—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.30464N—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.30465N—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.30468N—SerialNo.314000001andUp
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*3383-154*A

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,andon
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,
mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Setup...........................................................................14
1AdjustingtheROPS.............................................14
2CheckingtheTirePressure....................................14
3CheckingFluidLevels...........................................15
4ReadingtheManualsandViewingtheTraining
Materials............................................................15
ProductOverview.........................................................15
Controls...............................................................16
Specications........................................................17
Attachments/Accessories........................................17
Operation....................................................................18
AddingFuel...........................................................18
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................19
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................19
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................19
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................19
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............19
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................20
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................21
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................21
DrivingtheMachine...............................................22
StoppingtheMachine.............................................23
OperatingtheMower..............................................23
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................24
AdjustingtheSkid(s)...............................................25
AdjustingtheRearAnti-ScalpRollers........................25
AdjustingtheRollers...............................................26
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................27
PositioningtheSeat................................................28
UnlatchingtheSeat.................................................29
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................29
LoadingMachines..................................................30
TransportingMachines............................................31
OperatingTips......................................................31
Maintenance.................................................................33
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................33
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................34
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................35
Lubrication...............................................................35
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................35
ServicingtheMowerDeckGearBox
Lubricant...........................................................37
EngineMaintenance..................................................38
AirCleanerMaintenance........................................38
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................39
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................40
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................40
CleaningtheFuelTank............................................41
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................41
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................41
BleedingAirFromtheInjectors................................41
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................42
ServicingtheBattery...............................................42
StoringtheBattery..................................................43
CheckingtheFuses.................................................43
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................44
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................44
ReplacingtheCastorWheelsandBearings..................44
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................45
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..................................45
CleaningtheRadiator..............................................45
BrakeMaintenance....................................................46
AdjustingtheParkingBrakeInterlockSwitch..............46
BeltMaintenance......................................................47
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt...................................47
ReplacingtheBladeDriveBelts................................47
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................48
AdjustingtheControlLeverNeutralInterlock
Switch...............................................................48
AdjustingtheControlLeverNeutralReturn...............48
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................49
AdjustingtheMaximumGroundSpeed.....................50
AdjustingtheTracking............................................51
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................52
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................52
ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter........................52
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................53
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................53
CorrectingMowerDeckMismatch...........................56
AdjustingtheMowerDeckPitch..............................56
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................57
Cleaning...................................................................58
CleaningUndertheMower......................................58
WasteDisposal.......................................................58
Storage........................................................................58
Machine................................................................58
Engine..................................................................59
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Safety
ThisMachinemeetsorexceedsANSIB71.4–2012
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheCEN
standardEN836:1997andANSIB71.4-2012.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethelawnmower.Localregulationscan
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland
practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthecontrol
levers.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwetgrass;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrectloaddistribution.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearandlong
trousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefoot
orwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,
bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
Operation
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;
–useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;
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–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkey:
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthelawn
mower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthelawn
mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingtheequipment;
–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachmentbefore
refuelling.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Onmulti-bladedmowers,takecareasmanuallyrotating
onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,
lowerthemowerdeck.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)UseandMaintenance
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely
necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded
ROPSisinthedownposition.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna
foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs
orwater.
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCENstandard.
•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun
engineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjust,orservice.
•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
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•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road
useandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”Ifyoumustcross
ortravelonapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofand
complywithlocalregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slowmovingvehiclesigns,andreectors.
•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand
amesawayfrombattery.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
SlopeOperation
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor
water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,ordrowning.
•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear
drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe
mowermaytipbackwards.
•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.
Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive
wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.
Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesandproceed
slowlyofftheslope.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
•Useextremecarewithattachments.Thesecanchangethe
stabilityofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Do
notweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)
•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand
usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
•ChecktheareatobemowedandneverfoldtheROPSin
areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.
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SlopeIndicator
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
107-2908
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
112-1461
1.Beltrouting
fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemowerwiththe
deectoruporremoved,keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforeoperatingand
donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donot
carrypassengers,keepbystandersasafedistancefromthe
machine.
3.Warning—donotusedrugsoralcohol.
4.Warning—wearhearingprotection.11.Disengage
5.Tipping,dropoffhazard—donotoperatenearwaterdrop-offs,
stayasafedistancefromdrop-offs,slowmachinebefore
turning,donotturnathighspeeds,wearaseatbeltwhen
aROPSisinplace,donotwearaseatbeltwhenROPSis
lowered.
6.Tostarttheengine:clearanydebrisfromtheattachment,
disengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleverstothe
neutralposition,engagetheparkingbrake,turntheignitionto
Runandwaitfortheglowpluglighttoturnoff,turntheignition
keytoStart.
7.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
110-9772
8.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
9.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance,keepawayfrommovingparts.
10.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine;keepalldeectorsandshieldsinplace.
12.Engage
13.Parkingbrake
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110-8254
1.Engine–Stop3.Engine—Start
2.Engine—Run
110-8253
1.PTO–Off4.Continuousvariable
setting
2.PTO—On5.Slow
3.Fast
110-9796
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonfuses.
110-8252
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Parkingbrake4.Fuel6.Engineoil
3.Hydraulicoil5.Enginecoolant
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110-9774
1.Forward
2.Fast4.Neutral6.Backward
3.Slow
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).
5.Reverse7.Towvalvelocation;torque
thetowvalvesto6.78±
1.13N⋅m(60±10in-lbs).
8.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonthehydraulic
oil.
117–4979
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
93–6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.
93-6687
1.Donotstephere.
93-6697
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
2.AddSAE80w-90(API
GL-5)oilevery50hours.
120-6604
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—stay
awayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.
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107-2916
1.Removetheignitionkeyandreadthe
Operator'sManualbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
1.Inputs5.Inseat
2.Notactive
3.Hightemperatureshutdown
4.Hightemperaturewarning8.Neutral
6.PowerTake-off(PTO)10.PowerTakeOff(PTO)
7.ParkingbrakeOff11.Start
2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperate
themowerwiththedeectorupor
removed,keepthedeectorinplace;
keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
106-9290
9.Outputs13.Start
12.EnergizetoRun(ETR)
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof
handorfoot,mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts.
14.Power
110-9781
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Poisonandcausticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—keepchildrenasafedistancefromthebattery.
3.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
5.Hydraulicoilinsystemunderpressure,escapinghydraulicoilpenetratingskinhazard,brokenhydrauliclineshazard—wear
protectivehandprotectionwhenhandlinghydraulicsystemcomponents.
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106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
107-1866
1.Tippinghazardandslidingorlossofcontrolhazard,
drop-offs—donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast,instead,
slowdownandturngradually ,donotoperatethemachine
neardrop-offs,slopesgreaterthan15degrees,orwater;
keepasafedistancefromdrop-offs.
2.Warning—iftherollbarislowered,donotweartheseat
belt,iftherollbarisraised,weartheseatbelt.
3.Warning—donotusesplitramps,useafullrampswhen
transportingmachine,onlyuserampswithinclinesless
than15degrees.
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
106-6755
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
106-9206
1.Wheeltorquespecications
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat
belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do
notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
8.Batteryacidcancause
10.Containslead;donot
distancefromthebattery.
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
discard.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Operator'sManual
EngineOperator'sManual
PartsCatalog
OperatorTrainingMaterial
Enginewarranty1
1
AdjustingtheROPS
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandremovethetwo
pinsfromtherollbar(Figure4).
Qty.
–
–
–
1
1
1
1
Note:Ifyoumustlowertherollbar,pushthebar
forwardtorelievepressureonthepins,removethe
pins,lowerthebarslowly,andsecureitwiththepinsso
thatitdoesnotdamagethehood.
AdjusttheROPS.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checkthehydraulicuid,engineoil,
andcoolantlevels.
Readthemanualsandviewthe
trainingmaterialsbeforeoperatingthe
machine.Usetheremainingpartsfor
theinstallationofattachments.
Use
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe
rollbarintheraisedlockedpositionandusethe
seatbelt.
Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatissecuredwith
theseatlatch.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
Figure4
RightSideShown
1.Rollbar3.Hairpincotterpin
2.Pin
2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstall
thetwopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotter
pins(Figure4).
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact
them.
Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
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2
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Thecorrectair
pressureis103kPa(15psi)inthereartiresand172kPa(25
psi)inthecasterwheels.
ProductOverview
Figure5
3
CheckingFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforestartingthe
engine,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.
2.Checktheengineoillevelbeforeandafterstartingthe
engine,refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevel.
3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingtheengine;
refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem.
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ReadingtheManualsand
ViewingtheTrainingMaterials
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Operator'sManual
1
EngineOperator'sManual
1
PartsCatalog
1
OperatorTrainingMaterial
1Enginewarranty
1.Motioncontrollever
2.Seat6.Fuelcap(bothsides)
3.Seatbelt
4.Parkingbrakelever
1.Ignitionswitch
2.Enginecoolant
temperaturewarning
light
3.Glowpluglight
4.Powertakeoff(PTO)
Switch
5.Mowerdeckliftlever
7.Rollbar
8.Footoperatedmowerlift
pedal
Figure6
5.Oilpressurewarninglight
6.Chargeindicatorlight
7.Throttlelever
8.Hourmeter
Procedure
1.Readthemanuals.
2.Viewtheoperatortrainingmaterials.
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Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine(Figure5andFigure6).
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleverscontroltheforwardandrearward
motionsaswellastheturningofthemachine.Referto
DrivingForwardorBackward.
ParkingBrakeLever
Whenevertheengineisshutoff,engagetheparkingbraketo
preventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.Toengagethe
parkingbrake,pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandup
(
Figure7).Toreleasetheparkingbrake,pushtheparking
brakeleverforwardanddown.
Figure8
1.Footoperateddeckliftlever
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Off,On/Preheat,
andStart.
Figure7
1.Parkingbrakelever
2.Mowerdeckliftlever
CAUTION
Donotparkthetractionunitonaslope.
HandOperatedDeckLiftLever
Thedeckliftlever(Figure7)activatesthehydrauliccircuit
thatraisesandlowersthemowerdeck.Pullbackonthelever
toraisethemowerdeckandpushforwardonittolowerit.
FootOperatedDeckLiftPedal
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelevercontrolsthespeedoftheengine.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardtowardtheFastpositionincreases
theenginespeed.MovingitrearwardtowardtheSlow
positiondecreasestheenginespeed.Thethrottlecontrolsthe
speedofthebladesand,inconjunctionwithmotioncontrol
levers,controlsgroundspeedofthemachine.Alwaysrunthe
machinewiththethrottleintheFastpositionwhencutting
grass.
PowerTakeOff(PTO)Switch
Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthemower
blades.
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine
hasoperated.ItoperateswhenthekeyswitchisintheRun
position.Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance.
GlowPlugLight(OrangeLight)
Thedeckliftpedal(Figure8)raisesandlowersthemower
deck.Theenginemustberunningforyoutousethispedal.
Pressdownonthetopoftheliftpedaltoraisethemower
deckandonthebottomoftheliftpedaltolowerthemower
deck.
Theglowplugindicatorlightturnsonwhentheignition
switchisturnedtotheOnposition.Itremainslitfor6
seconds.Whenthelightturnsoff,theengineisreadytobe
started.
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EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning
Light
Thislightglowsandthecuttingbladesstopiftheengine
coolanttemperatureishigh.Ifthemachineisnotstopped
andthecoolanttemperaturerisesanother20°F,theengine
willstop.
Important:Ifthemowerdeckshutsdownandthe
temperaturewarninglightison,pushPTOknobdown,
drivetoasafeatarea,movethethrottlelevertothe
Slowposition,movethemotioncontrolleversintothe
neutrallockedposition,andengagetheparkingbrake.
Allowtheenginetoidleforseveralminuteswhileitcools
toasafelevel.Stoptheengineandcheckthecooling
system;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Length
Width(RearWheels)144.8cm(57inches)
Height(RollBarUp)182.9cm(72inches)
Height(RollBarDown)121.9cm(48inches)
Weight,Model30363N
Weight,Model30464N
Weight,Model30465N
Weight,Model30468N
246.4cm(97inches)
1011kg(2230lb)
1000kg(2206lb)
975kg(2151lb)
971kg(2140lb)
ChargeIndicator
Illuminateswhenthesystemchargingcircuitmalfunctions.
OilPressureWarningLight
Theoilpressurewarninglightglowswhentheoilpressure
inenginedropsbelowasafelevel.Iflowoilpressureever
occurs,stoptheengineanddeterminethecause.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingtheengineagain.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure9)indicatesthequantityoffuel
remaininginthefueltanks.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
1.Fuelgauge
Figure9
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Operation
•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblendsincold
weather.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof85
dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearingloss
throughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
AddingFuel
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow
(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The
minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchasefuelin
quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daystoensurefuel
freshness.
Fueltankcapacity:43.5liters(11.5USgallons)
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures
above-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade(No.1-DorNo.
1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useofwintergrade
fuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerashpointand
coldowcharacteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce
fuellterplugging.
Useofsummergradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)willcontribute
towardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreasedpowercompared
towintergradefuel.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadof
dieselfuel.Failuretoobservethiscautionwilldamage
theengine.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.
BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelofup
toB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).Thepetrodiesel
portionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.Observethe
followingprecautions:
•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication
ASTMD6751orEN14214.
•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975
orEN590.
•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodieselblends.
•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelasthey
maybedegradedovertime.
•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter
convertingtobiodieselblended.
•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformoreinformation
onbiodiesel.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe
truckortrailerandrefueltheequipmentwithits
wheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromafueldispenser
nozzle.
•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
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