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FormNo.3383-169RevA
Groundsmaster
®
7210Traction
Unit
ModelNo.30381N—SerialNo.314000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3383-169*A
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
yourproductready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersonthetractionunit.Themodel
andserialnumbersforthecabareprintedonaplatelocated
oninsidethecab,ontheframeabovethedoor.Writethe
numbersinthespaceprovided.
GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Important:Usethismanualinconjunctionwiththe
PolarTrackitoranyotherattachmentsOperator's
Manualforadditionalinformationonthesafeoperation
andmaintenanceofyourmachineandit'sattachments.
Thistractionunitisusedinthesummerwitharotary-blade
lawnmowerattachmentandinthewinterwithasnowremoval
attachmentandisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hired
operatorsincommercialapplications.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualalsouses2wordstohighlightinformation.
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andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
Setup............................................................................9
1CheckingFluidLevels...........................................10
2ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................10
3InstallingtheMowerDeck/PolarTrac.....................11
ProductOverview.........................................................19
Controls...............................................................19
Operation....................................................................21
AddingFuel...........................................................21
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................22
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................22
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................22
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................22
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................23
StartingtheEngine.................................................23
DrivingtheMachine...............................................24
StoppingtheMachine/Engine.................................24
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................25
PositioningtheSeat................................................26
UnlatchingtheSeat.................................................27
MovingaNon-functioningMachine.........................27
LoadingMachines..................................................27
TransportingtheMachine........................................28
OperatingFrontAttachmentswiththePolarTrac
KitInstalled.......................................................28
Maintenance.................................................................30
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................30
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................31
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................32
Lubrication...............................................................32
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................32
EngineMaintenance..................................................33
AirCleanerMaintenance........................................33
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................33
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................35
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................35
CleaningtheFuelTank............................................35
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................35
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................35
BleedingAirFromtheInjectors................................36
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................37
ServicingtheBattery...............................................37
StoringtheBattery..................................................37
CheckingtheFuses.................................................37
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................38
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..................................38
CleaningtheRadiator..............................................38
BrakeMaintenance....................................................39
AdjustingtheParkingBrakeInterlockSwitch..............39
BeltMaintenance......................................................40
CheckingtheAlternatorBeltTension........................40
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................40
AdjustingtheControlLeverNeutralInterlock
Switch...............................................................40
AdjustingtheControlLeverNeutralReturn...............40
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................41
AdjustingtheMaximumGroundSpeed.....................42
AdjustingtheTracking............................................43
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................44
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...........................44
ChangingtheHydraulicOilAndFilter.......................44
Storage........................................................................45
Machine................................................................45
Engine..................................................................45
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsANSIB71.4-2004
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Preparation
•Whileoperating,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearand
longtrousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI
B71.4-2012.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Important:Refertothe
Man ual
foradditionalcabsafetyinformation.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethemachine.Localregulationscan
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Neveroperatewhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland
practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthecontrol
levers.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
R OPS Hard Ca b Operator's
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe
attachmentsarenotwornordamaged.Replacewornor
damagedcomponents.
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.
◊insufcienttrackgrip,especiallyonwetgrass,ice
orsnow;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
Operation
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun
engineindoorsorinanenclosedareawherefumescan
collect.
•Operateonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
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•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
attachmentclutchesandplacethecontrolleversinthe
neutral,lockedposition.
•Whenoperatingneardrop-offsorbodiesofwater,donot
useonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavyequipment.
–Useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.
–Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.Someattachments,suchasa
snowthrower,arecapableofamputatinghandsandfeet
andthrowingobjects
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatorsposition:
–disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe
attachments;
–placeinneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Ifanattachmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop
themachineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,setthe
parkingbrakeandremovetheignitionkey:
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
attachment
–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspecttheattachment
fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand
operatingtheequipment;
–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting,notin
useoranytimetheattachmentisintheraisedposition.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:
–beforerefuelling;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperatorsposition.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.
SlopeOperation
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
onslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;
–useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
•Donotoperateneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor
water.Tracksdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.
•Donotoperateonslopeswhereslipperyconditions
couldreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingandloss
ofcontrol.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromtheoperatingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenoperatinguphillbecausethe
machinemaytipbackwards.
•Donotoperateoniceincapableofsupportingtheweight
ofthismachine.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,
lowertheattachmentunlessapositivemechanicallock
isused.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
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SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
110-9772
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.
8.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
9.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance,keepawayfrommovingparts.
10.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine;keepalldeectorsandshieldsinplace.
12.Engage
13.Parkingbrake
1.Forward
2.Fast4.Neutral6.Backward
3.Slow
110-9774
5.Reverse7.Towvalvelocation;torque
thetowvalvesto6.78±
1.13N⋅m(60±10in-lbs).
8.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonthehydraulic
oil.
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110-9796
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonfuses.
110-8253
1.PTO–Off4.Continuousvariable
setting
2.PTO—On5.Slow
3.Fast
110-8254
1.Engine–Stop3.Engine—Start
2.Engine—Run
106-6755
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
106-9206
1.Wheeltorquespecications
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
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106-9290
1.Inputs5.Inseat
2.Notactive
3.Hightemperatureshutdown
4.Hightemperaturewarning8.Neutral
6.PowerTake-off(PTO)10.PowerTakeOff(PTO)
7.ParkingbrakeOff11.Start
9.Outputs13.Start
12.EnergizetoRun(ETR)
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.
14.Power
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
MowerDeckorPolarTracKit(sold
separately)
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Operator'sManual
EngineOperator'sManual
PartsCatalog
OperatorTrainingMaterials
Enginewarranty1
Qty.
–
–
1
Qty.
1
1
1Usetolookupandorderparts.
1
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Saveforfutureuse.
Use
Checkthehydraulicuid,engineoil,
andcoolantlevels.
Activateandchargethebattery
Installthemowerdeck/PolarTrac.
Use
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1
CheckingFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforestartingthe
engine,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevelin
HydraulicSystemMaintenance.
2.Checktheengineoillevelbeforeandafterstarting
theengine,refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevelin
EngineMaintenance.
3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingtheengine;
refertoCheckingtheCoolingSysteminCooling
SystemMaintenance.
2
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout1/4inch(6mm)ofuid(Figure
4).
Figure4
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Rellasnecessaryto
bringtheelectrolytetowithinabout6mm(1/4inch)
ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure4).
ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)tollbattery
initially.
1.Removethebatteryfromthemachine.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovetheventcaps
(Figure3).
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
5.Connecta3to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryatarateof3to4amps
untilthespecicgravityis1.250orhigherandthe
temperatureisatleast16°C(60°F.)withallcells
gasingfreely.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
1.Ventcaps
Figure3
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
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WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.
7.Installthebatteryintothemachineandsecureit.
Important:Thebatterymustnotbeabletomove
orwigglewhenpushed.
8.First,installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)
terminalandthenthenegativecable(black)tothe
negative(-)terminalofthebattery.Slidetherubber
bootoverthepositiveterminaltopreventapossible
shortfromoccurring.
3
InstallingtheMower
Deck/PolarTrac
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
MowerDeckorPolarTracKit(soldseparately)
InstallingaMowerDeckKit
1.Removethetractionunitfromtheshippingpallet.
2.Placeajackstandundereachwheelmotorandaoor
jackundertherearbumper(
aoverheadhoist.
Figure5),orsuspendfrom
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
themachineandcablescausingsparks.
Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.
WARNING
Connectingcablestothewrongpostcould
damagetheelectricalsystemandresultin
personalinjury.
Note:Ensurethatthebatterycablesareroutedaway
fromanysharpedgesormovingparts.
Figure5
1.Rearbumper2.Floorjack
3.Installthesummerdrivetires(Figure6)
Figure6
1.Summerdrivetire
4.Rollthesummerdeckandframeintopositionand
installtheve3/4inchbolts,washersandnutsthat
connectthedeckframetotherearframe(Figure7).
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Removetheliftcylinderpinstogainaccesstothebolts
ontherighthandside.Torquetheboltsto265foot
pounds.
Figure7
1.3mountingbolts(3/4inch),washersandnuts(Leftside)
5.Removethefastenerssecuringtheverticaltubesupport
assembliestotherearofthedeckframe(
totheconversionbrackets(
Figure9).Also,removethe
Figure8)or
conversionbracketsfromthedeckframe,ifapplicable.
Figure9
1.Deckframe5.Selftappingscrew
2.Flangenut6.Verticaltubesupport
3.Conversionbracket(left
sideshown
4.Screw
assembly
7.Selftappingscrew
6.Pivotopentheoorplate(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Floorplate
7.Slidethedriveshaftontothegearboxshaft(Figure11).
Installtherollpinandtorquetheboltsto20-25N-m
(175-225in-lb).
Figure8
1.Deckframe3.Clevispin&screwpin
retainer
2.Verticaltubesupport
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Figure13
1.Deckliftcylinder3.Screw
2.Retainingring
4.Cylinderpin&screw
Figure11
1.Driveshaft
2.Gearbox
3.Bolt
4.Rollpin
8.Routeandconnectthehydraulicpressureandtank
hosestothevalve(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Controlvalve
2.Tankhose
3.Pressurehose
9.Installtherearofthedeckliftcylinderontothepivot
pinandsecurewiththeretainingring(Figure13).
10.Securethefrontoftheliftcylindertothemowerframe
withthecylinderpinandscrew(Figure13).
11.PositiontheROPSassemblyontotheROPSposts.
Installthebolt,nut,hairpincotterandpinsecuring
eachROPSassemblytotheROPSposts(Figure14).
Note:Ifinstallinganalliedsuppliersmowerdeck,
ROPSKit,partno.117–9179mustbeinstalled.
Figure14
1.ROPS4.Bolt&nut
2.Pin
3.Cotterpin
5.ROPSpost
12.Startthemachine,raiseandlowerthedeck.Checkfor
leaksandmakesurethehosesdonotrubagainstthe
frame.
InstallingthePolarTracKit
1.Removethetractionunitfromtheshippingpallet.
2.Placeajackstandundereachwheelmotorandaoor
jackundertherearbumper(Figure15)orsuspend
fromaoverheadhoist.
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Figure15
1.Rearbumper2.Floorjack
1.Driveshaft
Figure17
2.Frametube
3.Removethetwoscrewssecuringthewinterframeoor
platecovertotheoorandremovetheplate(Figure
16).
Figure16
1.Floorplatecover2.Mountingscrews
4.Carefullyrollthewinterframeassemblyintoposition
whileroutingthedriveshaftthroughtheframetube
(Figure17).
Note:Iftherearofthecabisnothighenoughtoclear
thecontrolhandles,evenlytightenthejackingbolts
oneachsideofthecabjacktubetoraisetherearof
thecab(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Jackingbolts
5.Routethehosesasfollows:
•Routethetankhoseundertheliftcylinderand
betweenthecylindermountingbracketstothe
valve(Figure19).
•RoutethepressurehosealongsidethePTOshaft
tothevalve(
Note:Toemphasisthehoserouting,thehosesare
shownwithoutthehosecoversinstalled.
14
Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Tankhose2.Pressurehose
6.Connectthedriveshafttothegearboxshaftinthe
winterframeandtorquethebolts(5/16inch)to20to
25N-m(175-225in-lb).Installtherollpin(Figure20).
Figure21
1.Couplerpin
8.Adjusttheoorjackorrockthecabwithyourhands
asrequiredtoinstallthebolts(3/4inch)oneachside
(Figure22).Torquetheboltsto359N-m(265ft-lb).
Figure22
1.3/4inchbolts2.Couplerpin
Figure20
1.Pressurehose
2.Tankhose5.Bolts
3.Hosecover6.Rollpin
4.Cabletie
7.Adjusttheoorjacktolineupthe1.00inchholesinthe
frameandinstallacouplerpinoneachside(
Figure21).
Note:Thereartireswillneedtoberemovedtotorque
therearbolts(3/4inch).Aftertorquingtheframe
bolts,installthereartiresandtorquelugnutsto88to
115N-m(65to85ft-lb).
9.Insertarubbermountontoeachcabmountattherear
mountinglocations(Figure23).
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Figure25
Figure23
1.Cabmount
2.Rubbermount
10.Lowerthecabintopositionbyslowlyandevenly
looseningthejackingboltsoneachendofthejacking
tube(Figure24).
1.Rubbermount
2.2.2cm(0.875inch)
12.Tightentheboltsandnutssecuringtherearcabmounts
totheROPSposts(Figure26).Adjusttheoorjackif
theboltsarebindinganddifculttoremove.
Figure26
Figure24
1.Jackingbolts
2.Cabjacktube
11.Attherearmountingpoints,securethecabtothe
machinewithabolt(1/2x3inches),steelwasher(1/2
x2–1/2inches),rubberwasher(1/2x2–1/2inches)
andnut(1/2inch)(Figure25).Tightenallfourcab
mountboltsuntiltherubbermountsarecompressed
toathicknessof2.2cm(7/8inch).
1.Cabmount3.Bolts&nuts
2.ROPSpost4.ROPSpost
13.Loosenthejackingboltsandremovethecabjacktube
fromthecutoutsinthecaboor(Figure27).
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Figure27
1.Jackingbolts
2.Cabjacktube
14.Connectthehydraulicpressurehosetothevalvehard
lineandthetankhosetothevalve(Figure28).Retain
thehoseplugsforthesummerchangeover.
Note:Makesurethehosesarenotekinkedorare
rubbingagainstanymovingparts.
Note:Adjusttheangleofthettingstoaccommodate
theroutingofthehoses.
Figure29
1.Washer&nutonthebogiepivotstud
18.Raisetheoorjackuntilthefronttiresareoffofthe
groundhighenoughtoinstallthetrackbeneaththem
andsupporttheframewithjackstands.
19.Removethefrontandcentertiresfromthewinter
assembly(Figure30).
Figure30
1.Fronttire
20.Carefullyliftthetracksovertherearwheelandfront
hubs.Thedirectionofthetrackrotationisprintedon
Figure28
1.Pressurehose2.Tankhose
15.Raisetherearofthemachineuntil2jackstandscanbe
positionedunderthereartubeataheightthatsupports
thereartires2.5to7.5cm(1to3inches)offofthe
ground.
16.Lowertheoorjacksotherearframerestsonthejack
thetrack.TheVdesignintherubbertrackmustpoint
forward.
CAUTION
Thetrackguideshavemanypinchpoints.
Carefullygrasptherubbertrackontheouter
edgesoutboardofthesteelguideswhen
movingthetrack.
stands.Positiontheoorjackunderthecenterofthe
frontliftarmpivottube.
17.Removetheatwasher(1/2inch)andnut(1/2inch)
installedonthestudonthebogiepivot(
Figure29).
21.Adjusttheoorjacktoasuitableheighttoinstallthe
fronttire.Withahelper,liftthefrontofthetrack
enoughtocarefullyinstallthefronttires(
Figure31).
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Figure31
22.Adjusttheoorjacktoasuitableheighttoinstallthe
centertire.Liftthecenterofthetrackenoughtoinstall
thecentertire.T orquethelugnutsto88to115N-m
(65to85ft-lb).
Figure32
23.Lowertheoorjackuntilthefrontwheelssupportthe
frame.Installtheatwashers(1/2inch)andlocknuts
onthebogiepivotstud(Figure29)andtorqueto102
N-m(75ft-lb).
Figure33
1.Accesscovers
25.Installthewinterframeoorplatecovertotheoor
withthescrewspreviouslyremoved(Figure34).
Note:Youmayneedtomovetheoorjacktotherear
bumpertoraisetherearofthemachinehighenoughto
installtheatwasherandlocknut.
24.Installthesideaccesscoverswiththescrewspreviously
removed(Figure33).
Figure34
1.Floorplatecover2.Mountingscrews
26.Connectthecabpressureandreturnhosestothequick
couplersontherearframemount(
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Figure35
ProductOverview
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine(Figure37).
1.Pressurehose2.Returnhose
27.Removethecapandplugthecabwireharness
connectorintotheharnessontherearframemount
(Figure36).
Figure36
1.Cabwireharness
connector
2.Harnessconnectoronthe
rearframemount
Figure37
TractorControlPanel
1.Ignitionswitch
2.Enginecoolant
temperaturewarning
light
3.Glowpluglight
4.Powertakeoff(PTO)
Switch
5.Oilpressurewarninglight
6.Chargeindicatorlight
7.Throttlelever
8.Hourmeter
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleverscontroltheforwardandrearward
motionsaswellastheturningofthemachine.
ParkingBrakeLever
Whenevertheengineisshutoff,engagetheparkingbraketo
preventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.Toengagethe
parkingbrake,pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandup
(Figure38).T oreleasetheparkingbrake,pushtheparking
brakeleverforwardanddown.
28.Startthemachine.Runtheliftarmupanddownand
checkforhydraulicleaks.Checktheantifreezelevel
andreplenishasrequired.
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1.Parkingbrakelever
continuetorun.Ifthemachineisnotstoppedandthe
coolanttemperaturerisesanother20°F ,theenginewillstop.
Important:Iftheattachmentshutsdownandthe
temperaturewarninglightison,pushPTOknobdown,
drivetoasafeatarea,movethethrottlelevertothe
Slowposition,movethemotioncontrolleversintothe
neutrallockedposition,andengagetheparkingbrake.
Allowtheenginetoidleforseveralminuteswhileitcools
toasafelevel.Stoptheengineandcheckthecooling
system;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSysteminCooling
SystemMaintenance.
Figure38
ChargeIndicator
Illuminateswhenthesystemchargingcircuitmalfunctions.
CAUTION
Donotparkthemachineonaslope.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Off,On/Preheat,
andStart.
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelevercontrolsthespeedoftheengine.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardtowardtheFastpositionincreases
theenginespeed.MovingitrearwardtowardtheSlow
positiondecreasestheenginespeed.Thethrottle,in
conjunctionwithmotioncontrollevers,controlsground
speedofthemachine.Alwaysrunthemachinewiththe
throttleintheFastpositionwhenusingattachments.
PowerTakeOff(PTO)Switch
Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopspowered
attachments.
HourMeter
OilPressureWarningLight
Theoilpressurewarninglightglowswhentheoilpressurein
theenginedropsbelowasafelevel.Iflowoilpressureever
occurs,stoptheengineanddeterminethecause.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingtheengineagain.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure39)indicatesthequantityoffuel
remaininginthefueltanks.
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine
hasoperated.ItoperateswhenthekeyswitchisintheRun
position.Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance.
GlowPlugLight(OrangeLight)
Theglowplugindicatorlightturnsonwhentheignition
switchisturnedtotheOnposition.Itremainslitfor6
seconds.Whenthelightturnsoff,theengineisreadytobe
started.
EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning
Light
Thislightglowsandthepoweredattachmentswillstopif
theenginecoolanttemperatureishigh.Buttheenginewill
Figure39
1.Fuelgauge
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
AddingFuel
Theenginerunsonclean,freshdieselfuelwithaminimum
octaneratingof40.Purchasefuelinquantitiesthatcanbe
usedwithin30daystoensurefuelfreshness.
Combinedtankcapacity:43.5liters(11.5USgallons)
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures
above-7°C(20°F)andwintergradedieselfuel(No.1-Dor
No.1-D/2-Dblend)below-7°C(20°F).Useofwintergrade
dieselfuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerashpoint
andpourpointcharacteristics,thereforeeasingstartingand
lesseningchancesofchemicalseparationofthefueldueto
lowertemperatures(waxappearance,whichmaypluglters).
Useofsummergradedieselfuelabove-7°C(20°F)will
contributetowardlongerlifeofthepumpcomponents.
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.
•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblendsincold
weather.
•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelasthey
maybedegradedovertime.
•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter
convertingtobiodieselblended.
•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformoreinformation
onbiodiesel.
•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.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
Important:Thefueltanksareconnected,butthe
fueldoesnottransferquicklyfromonetanktothe
other.Itisimportantwhenllingthatyoupark
onalevelsurface.Ifyouparkonahill,youmay
inadvertentlyoverllthetanks.
2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
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3.Cleanaroundeachfueltankcapandremovethecap.
Important:Donotopenthefueltankswhen
parkedonahill.Thefuelcouldspillout.
4.Addfueltobothfueltanks,untilthelevelisevenwith
thebottomofthellerneck(Figure40).Donotover
llthefueltanks.
DANGER
Operatingonicyorsteepslopescancausesliding
andlossofcontrol.
Atrackdroppingoveranedgecancausearollover,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or
drowning.
Alwaysusetheseatbelt.
Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions
andwarnings.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
Figure40
1.Bottomofthellerneck
5.Installthefueltankcapssecurely.Wipeupanyfuel
thatmayhavespilled.
Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltanksaftereachuse.This
willminimizepossiblebuildupofcondensationinsidethe
fueltank.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil
levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingOilLevelin
EngineMaintenance.
CheckingtheCoolingSystem
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checkthe
coolingsystem;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystemin
CoolingSystemMaintenance.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
Figure41
1.SafeZone3.Water/unsafeice
2.Usewalkbehind
equipmentneardrop-offs
andwater.
CheckingtheHydraulic
System
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checkthe
hydraulicsystem;refertoCheckingtheHydraulicSystemin
HydraulicSystemMaintenance.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety
section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead
isrecommended.
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OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.
SettingtheParkingBrake
1.Movethemotioncontrollevers(Figure46)outtothe
neutrallockedposition.
2.Pullupandbackontheparkingbrakelevertosetthe
parkingbrake(Figure42).Theparkingbrakelever
shouldstayrmlyintheengagedposition.
StartingtheEngine
1.Sitontheseatandfastentheseatbelt.
2.Ensurethatthemotioncontrolsareintheneutral
lockedposition.
3.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake.
4.MovethePTO(powertakeoff)switchtotheoff
position(
Figure44).
Figure44
Figure42
1.Parkingbrakelever
WARNING
Theparkingbrakemaynotholdthemachine
parkedonaslopeandcouldcausepersonal
injuryorpropertydamage.
Donotparkonslopesunlessthetracksare
chockedorblocked
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pushforwardanddownontheparkingbrakelevertorelease
theparkingbrake(Figure42).
1.Ignitionswitch
2.Throttlecontrol
5.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheFastand
Slowpositions(Figure44).
6.TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheRunposition
(Figure45).
Theglowpluglightwillturnonfor6seconds.
1.Ignitionswitch
2.Off4.Start
7.Aftertheglowplugindicatorlightgoesout,turnthe
keytotheStartposition.Whentheenginestarts
releasethekey.
3.Glowpluglight
4.Powertakeoffswitch
(PTO)
Figure45
3.Run/glowpug
1.Parkingbrakelever
Important:Usestartingcyclesofnomorethan
15secondsperminutetoavoidoverheatingthe
startermotor.
Figure43
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeencompletelydrained.
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8.LeavethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSlowandFast
positionsuntiltheengineandhydraulicsystemwarm
up.
CAUTION
Shuttheengineoffandwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforecheckingforoilleaks,
looseparts,orothermalfunctions.
DrivingtheMachine
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
theFastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe
Fastthrottlepositionwhenrunningpoweredattachments.
CAUTION
Themachinecanturnveryrapidly.Youmaylose
controlofitandcausepersonalinjuryordamage
tomachine.
•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp
turns.
1.Releasetheparkingbrake.
Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrollevers
aremovedoutoftheNeutral-Lockedpositionwith
theparkingbrakeengaged.
2.Movetheleverstothecenter,un-lockedposition.
3.Drivethemachineasfollows:
•Togostraightforward,slowlypushthemotion
controlleversforward(
Figure46).
•Togostraightrearward,slowlypullthemotion
controlleversrearward(Figure46).
•Toturn,slowthemachinebypullingbackonboth
leversandthenpushforwardontheleveronthe
oppositesidefromwhichyouwanttoturn(Figure
46).
•Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstothe
neutralposition.
Note:Thefartheryoumovethetractioncontrol
leversineitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewill
moveinthatdirection.
Figure46
1.Motioncontrol
lever-neutrallocked
position
2.Centerun-lockposition
3.Forward
4.Backward
StoppingtheMachine/Engine
1.Movethetractioncontrolleverstoneutralandtothe
lockedposition.
2.DisengagethePTO,settheparkingbrake,andmove
thethrottlelevertotheSlowposition.
3.Lettheengineidlefor60seconds.
4.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffposition(Figure45).
Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
5.Removethekeybeforetransportingorstoringmachine.
Important:Makesuretoremovethekeyasthe
fuelpumporaccessoriesmayrunandcausethe
batterytolosecharge.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
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TheSafetyInterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine
fromstartingunless:
•Youaresittingontheseatortheparkingbrakeisengaged.
•Thepowertakeoff(PTO)isdisengaged.
•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallocked
position
Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengineisrunning,
centereithermotioncontrol;theengineshouldstop
within2seconds.Repeatfortheothermotioncontrol.
5.Withoutanoperatorontheseat,disengagetheparking
brake,movethePTOswitchtooff,andmovethe
motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition.
Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
UsingtheSCMtoDiagnoseSystem
Problems
Themachineisequippedwithastandardcontrolmodule
(SCM)monitoringsystemthattracksthefunctionofvarious
keysystems.TheSCMislocatedundertherightcontrol
panel.Accessitthroughthesidepanelcover(Figure47).Tip
theseatupandopenthesidepanelcoverbyreleasingthe2
latchesandpullingoutonit.
•Theenginetemperatureisbelowthemaximumoperating
temperature.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine
whenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfromtheneutrallocked
positionwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.Ifyourisefromthe
seatwhenthePTOisengagedthereisa1seconddelayand
thentheenginestops.
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.
1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove
thePTOtoon.Trystartingtheengine;theengine
shouldnotcrank.
2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove
thePTOtooff.Moveeithermotioncontrollever(out
ofneutrallockedposition).Trystartingtheengine;the
engineshouldnotcrank.Repeatforothercontrollever.
Figure47
1.Sidepanelcover
OnthefaceoftheSCMare11LEDsthatilluminateto
indicatevarioussystemconditions.Sevenoftheselightscan
beusedbytheoperatorforsystemdiagnosis.RefertoFigure
48foradescriptionofwhateachlightmeans.Fordetails
onusingtherestoftheSCMfunctions,refertotheService
Manual,availablethroughyourAuthorizedToroDistributor.
2.Latches
3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,movethe
PTOswitchtooffandmovethemotioncontrollevers
totheneutrallockedposition.Nowstarttheengine.
Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparkingbrake,
engagethePTOandriseslightlyfromtheseat;the
engineshouldstopwithin2seconds.
4.Withoutanoperatorontheseat,engagetheparking
brake,movethePTOswitchtooffandmovethe
motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition.
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Figure48
G006855
1234
1.Hightemperatureshutdown—theenginetemperaturehas
exceededsafelevelsandtheenginehasbeenshutdown.
Checkthecoolingsystem.
2.Hightemperaturewarning—theenginetemperatureis
approachingunsafelevelsandthePTOhasbeenshut
down.Checkthecoolingsystem.
3.Operatorisintheseat
4.ThePTOisOn
5.Theparkingbrakeisnotengaged
6.ControlsareinNeutral
7.TheSCMisreceivingpowerandisoperational
PositioningtheSeat
Figure49
1.Backrestknob3.Lumbarsupport
adjustmentknob
2.Seatsuspensionknob4.Seatpositionadjustment
lever
2.Slidetheseattothedesiredpositionandreleaselever
tolockinposition.
3.Verifythattheseathaslockedintoplacebyattempting
tomoveitbackandforth.
ChangingtheSeatPosition
Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat
whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost
comfortable.
1.Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlocktheseat
(Figure49).
ChangingtheSeatSuspension
Theseatcanbeadjustedtoprovideasmoothandcomfortable
ride.Positiontheseatwhereyouaremostcomfortable.
Withoutsittingontheseat,turntheknobinfronteither
directiontoprovidethebestcomfort(Figure49).
Figure50
1.Seatsuspensionknob2.Operatorweightsetting
ChangingtheBackPosition
Thebackoftheseatcanbeadjustedtoprovideacomfortable
ride.Positionthebackoftheseatwhereitismost
comfortable.
Toadjustit,turntheknob,undertheright-sidearmrest,in
eitherdirectiontoprovidethebestcomfort(
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ChangingtheLumbarSupport
Thebackoftheseatcanbeadjustedtoprovideacustomized
lumbarsupportforyourlowerback.
Toadjustit,turntheknobundertheleft-sidearmrest,in
eitherdirectiontoprovidethebestcomfort(Figure49).
UnlatchingtheSeat
Toaccessthehydraulicandothersystemsundertheseat,you
needtounlatchtheseatandswingitforward.
1.Usetheseatpositionadjustmentlevertoslidetheseat
allthewayforward.
2.Liftupontheseatlatchlevertounlatchandpivotthe
seatforward(
Figure51).
2.Lifttheseat.
3.Rotatebothby-passvalvescounterclockwise2turns
(
Figure52).
Thisallowshydraulicuidtoby-passthepump
enablingthetrackstoturn.
Important:Donotrotatetheby-passvalvesmore
than2.5turns.Thispreventsvalvesfromcoming
outofthebodyandcausinguidtorunout.
Figure51
1.Seatlatch
MovingaNon-functioning
Machine
Ifthemachinebreaksdown,runsoutoffuel,etc.youmay
needtopullitwithawinchtoloaditontoatrailer.Todoso,
yourstneedtoopenthehydraulicby-passvalves.
Important:Nevertowthemachinebecausehydraulic
damagemayoccur.
Figure52
1.Rightby-passvalve
4.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforemovingthe
machine.
2.Leftby-passvalve
ChangingtoMachineOperation
Rotateeachby-passvalveclockwiseandhandtightenthem
(torqueofapproximately8N-m(71in-lb))(Figure52).
Note:Donotovertightentheby-passvalves.
Themachinewillnotdriveunlessby-passvalvesareturnedin.
LoadingMachines
Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersortrucks.
Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond
theendofthetracksisrecommendedinsteadofindividual
rampsforeachsideoftheunit(
sectionofthemachineframeextendsbackbetweentherear
wheelsandservesasastopfortippingbackward.Havinga
fullwidthrampprovidesasurfacefortheframemembersto
contactiftheunitstartstotipbackward.Ifitisnotpossible
touseonefullwidthramp,useenoughindividualrampsto
simulateafullwidthcontinuousramp.
Figure53).Thelowerrear
MovingtheMachine
1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andturnthe
ignitionkeytooff.Movetheleverstotheneutral
lockedpositionandapplytheparkingbrake.Remove
thekey.
Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheanglesdonot
exceed15degrees(
attachmentcomponentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfrom
ramptotrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausethe
unittotipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position
thetrailerortrucksoitisonthedownsideoftheslopeand
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Figure53).Asteeperanglemaycause
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therampextendsuptheslope.Thiswillminimizetheramp
angle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.
Important:Donotattempttoturntheunitwhileon
theramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveofftheside,or
thetracksmaycomeoff.
Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarylightingand
markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafety
instructions.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
Totransportthemachine:
Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand
suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both
maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.
WARNING
Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreasesthe
possibilityofbackwardtip-overandcouldcause
seriousinjuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingauniton
aramp.
•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;Donotuse
individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.
•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough
rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurfacewider
thantheunit.
•Donotexceeda15degreeanglebetweenramp
andgroundorbetweenrampandtrailerortruck.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunitup
aramptoavoidtippingbackward.
•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit
downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.
•Ensurethatyourvehicle,hitch,safetychains,andtrailer
areadequatefortheloadyouarepullingandthatthey
meetalllocaltrafcregulationsforyourarea.
•Lockthebrakeandblockthetracks/tires.
•Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropesasrequiredbylocaltrafc
regulationsinyourarea(Figure54).
Figure53
1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan
15degrees
2.Fullwidthramp4.Fullwidthramp—sideview
TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine.
Alwaystransport(trailer)themachinefacingforward.
Figure54
1.Fronttie-downs
2.Reartie-down(leftside
shown)
OperatingFrontAttachments
withthePolarTracKitInstalled
ChangingtheAttachmentOrientation
Usetheattachmentcontrolpedals(Figure55)tocontrolthe
physicalorientationoftheattachment.Usetheleftpedalto
raiseandlowertheattachment.Usetherightpedaltoswing
theattachmenttotherightorleft.
Note:Therightpedalisnotusedonallattachments.Also,
onsnowthrowers,onlythechuteswingsrightandleft.
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Figure55
5.Iftheattachmentispoweredbyhydraulics,connect
thehydrauliccouplerontheattachmenttothoseon
thefrontliftarm.
Important:Ensurethatthecouplersareclean
beforeconnectingthemtopreventhydraulic
systemcontamination.
6.IftheattachmentispoweredbythePTO ,extendthe
attachmentPTOshaftandinsertitontothemachine
PTOshaft(Figure57).
1.Presstolowerthe
attachment/liftarm
2.Presstoswingthe
attachmenttotheleft
3.Presstoraisethe
attachment/liftarm
4.Presstoswingthe
attachmenttotheright
Important:Donotcontinuetoholdapedalafterthe
attachmenthasnishedmoving.Doingsowilldamage
thehydraulicsystem.
Connecting/Disconnectingan
Attachment
ReadtheOperator'sManualsuppliedwiththeattachment
beforeoperating.
1.Lowerthefrontliftarm.
2.Drivethemachineintopositionbehindtheattachment
adapter.
3.Raisethemachineadapterontheliftarmintothe
attachmentadapter.
4.Securetheadapterstogetherwiththeattachmentpin
andhairpincotterasshownin
Figure56.
Figure57
1.PTOshaft
Note:Toremoveanattachment,performtheabovesteps
inreverse.
EngagingthePowerTakeOff(PTO)
Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopspowered
attachments.
1.Iftheengineiscold,allowtheenginetowarmup5to
10minutesbeforeengagingthePTO.
2.Whileseatedintheseat,releasethepressureonthe
tractioncontrolleversandplacetheminneutral.
1.Attachmentpin
Figure56
2.Cotterpin
3.PulluponthePTOswitchtoengageit(
Figure58
1.PTOswitch
DisengagingthePTO
Todisengage,pushthePTOswitchtotheoffposition.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Important:Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolantarepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeof
theseaccordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst10hours
Aftertherst50hours
Aftertherst200hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every50hours
Every150hours
Every200hours
Every400hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Checkthealternatorbelttension.
•Torquethewheellugnuts.
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•Changethehydraulicoilandlter.
•Testthesafetysystem.
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checktheenginecoolantlevel.
•Cleantheradiatorwithcompressedair(donotusewater)
•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.
•Greasethebearingandbushinggreasettings.(Greasemorefrequentlywhen
operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.)
•Checkbatterycableconnections.
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•Inspectcoolingsystemhosesandseals.Replacethemifcrackedortorn.
•Checkthealternatorbelttension.
•Torquethewheellugnuts.
•Servicetheaircleaner.
•Replacethefuelltercanister.
•Checkthefuellinesandconnections.
Every800hours
Every1,500hours
Every2years
Important:Refertoyour
•Changethehydraulicoilandlter.
•Inspectenginevalveclearance.RefertoyourEngineOperator'sManual.
•Replacemovinghoses
•Drainandcleanthefueltank.
•Flushandreplacecoolingsystemuid.
Engine Operator's Man ual
foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.AdetailedService
ManualisalsoavailableforpurchasefromyourAuthorizedToroDistributor.
Note:LookingforanElectricalSchematicorHydraulicSchematicforyourmachine?Downloadafreecopyoftheschematicby
visitingwww .T oro.comandsearchingforyourmachinefromtheManualslinkonthehomepage.
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist
Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof: MaintenanceCheckItem
Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.
CheckSafetyInterlock
Operation
CheckParkingBrake
Operation
CheckFuelLevel
CheckHydraulicOilLevel
CheckEngineOilLevel
CheckCoolingSystemFluid
Level
CheckDrainWater/Fuel
Separator
CheckAirFilterRestriction
Indicator
CheckRadiator&Screenfor
Debris
CheckUnusualEngine
Noises
CheckUnusualOperating
Noises
CheckHydraulicHosesfor
Damage
CheckFluidLeaks
CheckTirePressure
CheckInstrumentOperation
LubricateAllGreaseFittings
Touch-upDamagedPaint
1.Checkglowplugandinjectornozzles,ifhardstarting,excesssmokeorroughrunningisnoted.
3
1
2
Sat.Sun.
2.Immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted.
3.Ifindicatorshowsred
NotationforAreasofConcern
Inspectionperformedby:
ItemDate
Information
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.
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Premaintenance
Procedures
Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthismachine
aredesignedtoremainonthecoverafterremoval.
Loosenallofthefastenersoneachcoverafewturnsso
thatthecoverisloosebutstillattached,thengoback
andloosenthemuntilthecovercomesfree.Thiswill
preventyoufromaccidentallystrippingtheboltsfree
oftheretainers.
Lubrication
GreasingtheBearingsand
Bushings
ServiceInterval:Every50hours(Greasemorefrequently
whenoperatingconditionsareextremely
dustyorsandy.)
GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBaseGrease.
Important:Lubricatethegreasettingsimmediately
aftereverywashing,regardlessofintervalspecied.
Bearinglifecanbenegativelyaffectedbyimproperwash
downprocedures.Donotwashdowntheunitwhenit
isstillhotandavoiddirectinghigh-pressureorhigh
volumesprayatthebearingsorseals.
1.Wipethegreasettingscleansoforeignmattercannot
beforcedintothebearingorbushing.
2.Pumpgreaseintothettings.
3.Wipeoffexcessgrease.
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EngineMaintenance
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Important:Donotcleantheusedelementto
avoiddamagetotheltermedia.
AirCleanerMaintenance
•Checktheaircleanerbodyfordamagewhichcould
possiblycauseanairleak.Replaceadamagedaircleaner
body.Checkthewholecleanairintakesystemforleaks,
damage,orloosehoseclamps.
•Servicetheaircleanerlterwhentheaircleanerindicator
(Figure59)showsredorevery400hours(morefrequently
inextremelydustyordirtyconditions).Donotover
servicetheairlter.
5.Inspectthenewlterforshippingdamage,checking
thesealingendofthelterandthebody.
Important:Donotuseadamagedelement.
6.Ensurethatthefoamgasketisinplaceinthecover
andthatitisnottornordamaged(Figure59).Ifitis
damaged,replaceit.
7.Insertthenewlterbyapplyingpressuretotheouter
rimoftheelementtoseatitinthecanister.
Important:Donotapplypressuretotheexible
centerofthelter.
8.Cleanthedirtejectionportlocatedintheremovable
cover,asfollows:
A.Removetherubberoutletvalvefromthecover
Figure59).
(
B.Cleanthecavity.
C.Replacetheoutletvalve.
9.Installthecoverorientingtherubberoutletvalveina
downwardposition—betweenapproximately5:00to
7:00whenviewedfromtheend.
Figure59
1.Aircleanerlatch5.Aircleanerbody
2.Aircleanercover6.Aircleanerindicator
3.Gasket
4.Filter
•Besurethecoverisseatedcorrectlyandsealswiththe
aircleanerbody.
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Every400hours
1.Pullthelatchoutwardandrotatetheaircleanercover
counter-clockwise(Figure59).
2.Removethecoverfromtheaircleanerbody(Figure
59).
3.Beforeremovingthelter,uselowpressureair(40psi,
cleananddry)tohelpremovelargeaccumulationsof
debrispackedbetweenoutsideofprimarylterand
thecanister.
Thiscleaningprocesspreventsdebrisfrommigrating
intotheintakewhentheprimarylterisremoved.
Important:Avoidusinghighpressureairwhich
couldforcedirtthroughthelterintotheintake
tract.
4.Removeandreplacetheprimarylter(
7.Rubberoutletvalve
Figure59).
10.Resettheindicator(Figure59)ifshowingred.
ServicingtheEngineOil
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;however,the
oillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandaftertheengineisrst
started.Checkoillevelbeforeeachday'soperationoreach
timemachineisused.
Thecrankcasecapacityisapproximately3.8liters(4quarts)
withthelter.Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthe
followingspecications:
•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4orhigher.
•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above-17°C(0°F)
•Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(alltemperatures)
Note:T oroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyour
distributorineither15W-40or10W-30viscosity.Seethe
partscatalogforpartnumbers.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
attachment,movethethrottlelevertotheSlow
position,stoptheengine,andremovethekeyfromthe
ignitionswitch.Openthehood.
2.Removethedipstick(
installthedipstick.Removethedipstickandcheckthe
oillevel.
Figure60),wipeitclean,and
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TheoillevelshouldbeuptotheFullmarkonthe
dipstick.
Figure61
Figure60
1.Dipstick
2.Oilll
3.IftheoillevelisbelowtheFullmark,removethell
cap(Figure60)andaddoiluntilthelevelreachesthe
Fullmarkonthedipstick.
Important:Donotoverll.
Note:Useacleanfunneltopreventspills.
4.Installtheoilllcapandclosethehood.
ChangingtheEngineOilAndFilter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours
Every150hours
Changetheoilandlterinitiallyafterrst50hoursof
operationandthenevery150hoursofoperationthereafter.If
possible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingtheoilbecause
warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminantsthan
coldoil.
1.Oillter
2.Drainplug
4.Cleantheareaaroundthedrainplug.
5.Removethedrainplugandallowtheoiltoowinto
drainpan.
6.Removeandreplacetheoillter(
Figure61).
7.Aftertheoilisdrained,installthedrainplugandwipe
upanyoilthatisspilled.
8.Fillthecrankcasewithoil;refertoCheckingtheEngine
OilLevel.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Openthehood.
3.Setadrainpanundertheoilpanandinlinewiththe
drainplug(
Figure61).
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FuelSystem
Maintenance
Note:RefertoAddingFuelforproperfuel
recommendations.
DANGER
5.Lubricatethegasketontheltercanisterwithcleanoil.
6.Installtheltercanisterbyhanduntilthegasket
contactsmountingsurface,thenrotateitanadditional
1/2turn.
7.Tightenthedrainplugonthebottomofthelter
canister.
Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel
vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.Are
orexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothersand
cancausepropertydamage.
•Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors,in
anopenarea,whentheengineisoffandiscold.
Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuel
tothefueltankuntilthelevelistothebottom
ofthellerneck.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
•Storefuelinaclean,safety-approvedcontainer
andkeepthecapinplace.
ServicingtheWaterSeparator
ServiceInterval:Every400hours
Drainwaterorothercontaminantsfromwaterseparator
(
Figure62)daily.Replaceltercanisterafterevery400hours
ofoperation.
CleaningtheFuelTank
ServiceInterval:Every2years
Note:Also,drainandcleanthetankifthefuelsystem
becomescontaminatedorifthemachineistobestoredfor
anextendedperiod.
Usecleandieselfueltoushoutthetank.
FuelLinesandConnections
ServiceInterval:Every400hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)
Inspectthefuellinesfordeterioration,damage,chafng,or
looseconnections.
BleedingtheFuelSystem
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.Ensurethatthe
fueltankisatleasthalffull.
2.Unlatchandraisethehood.
3.Placearagundertheairbleedscrewonthefuel
injectionpumpandopenit(
Figure63).
1.Placeacleancontainerunderthefuellter.
2.Loosenthedrainplugonthebottomofthelter
canister.
Figure62
1.Waterseparatorltercanister
3.Cleantheareawheretheltercanistermounts.
4.Removetheltercanisterandcleanthemounting
surface.
Figure63
1.Fuelinjectionpumpbleedscrew
4.TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheRunposition.
Theelectricfuelpumpwillbeginoperation,thereby
forcingairoutaroundtheairbleedscrew .
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CAUTION
CAUTION
Theenginemaystartduringthisprocedure.
Movingfansandbeltsinarunningenginecan
severelyinjureyouorbystanders.
Keephands,ngers,looseclothing/jewelry,
andhairawayfromtheenginefanandbelt
duringthisprocedure.
5.LeavethekeyintheOnpositionuntilasolidstream
offuelowsoutaroundthescrew .
6.TightenthescrewandturnkeytotheOffposition.
Note:Normally,theengineshouldstartafterabove
bleedingproceduresarefollowed.However,ifengine
doesnotstart,airmaybetrappedbetweeninjection
pumpandinjectors;refertoBleedingAirFromthe
Injectors.
BleedingAirFromtheInjectors
Note:Thisprocedureshouldbeusedonlyifthefuelsystem
hasbeenpurgedofairthroughnormalprimingprocedures
andenginewillnotstart;refertoBleedingtheFuelSystem.
Theenginemaystartduringthisprocedure.
Movingfansandbeltsinarunningenginecan
severelyinjureyouorbystanders.
Keephands,ngers,looseclothing/jewelry,
andhairawayfromtheenginefanandbelt
duringthisprocedure.
4.Tightenthepipeconnectorsecurelywhenitattainsa
solidow .
5.TurnthekeytotheOffposition.
6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheremainingnozzles.
1.Placearagunderthepipeconnectioncomingfrom
theinjectionpumptotheNo.1injectornozzleas
illustratedinFigure64.
Figure64
1.PipeconnectionfromtheinjectionpumptotheNo.1
injectornozzle
2.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.
3.TurntheignitionkeytheStartpositionandwatchthe
fuelowaroundtheconnector.
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ElectricalSystem
Maintenance
Important:Wheneverworkingwiththeelectrical
system,alwaysdisconnectthebatterycables,negative
(-)cablerst,topreventpossiblewiringdamagefrom
short-outs.
ServicingtheBattery
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkbatterycable
connections.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe
machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan
causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin
personalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)battery
cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)batterycable
beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.
StoringtheBattery
Ifthemachinewillbestoredmorethan30days,removethe
batteryandchargeitfully.Eitherstoreitonashelforon
themachine.Leavethecablesdisconnectedifitisstoredon
themachine.Storethebatteryinacoolatmospheretoavoid
quickdeteriorationofthechargeinthebattery.T oprevent
thebatteryfromfreezing,makesureitisfullycharged.The
specicgravityofafullychargedbatteryis1.265-1.299.
CheckingtheFuses
Keepthetopofthebatteryclean.Ifyoustorethemachinein
alocationwheretemperaturesareextremelyhigh,thebattery
willrundownmorerapidlythanifthemachineisstoredin
alocationwheretemperaturesarecool.
Keepthetopofthebatterycleanbywashingitperiodically
withabrushdippedinammoniaorbicarbonateofsoda
solution.Flushthetopsurfacewithwateraftercleaningit.
Donotremovethellcapswhilecleaningthebattery.
Thebatterycablesmustbetightontheterminalstoprovide
goodelectricalcontact.
Ifcorrosionoccursattheterminals,disconnectthecables,
negative(-)cablerst,andscrapetheclampsandterminals
separately.Reconnectthecables,positive(+)cablerst,and
coattheterminalswithpetroleumjelly.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst
metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting
inpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot
allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal
partsofthemachine.
Themachinefusesarelocatedunderthecontrolpanel.
Accessthemthroughthesidepanelcover(Figure65).To
openthesidepanelcover,releasethe2latchesandpullout
onit.
Figure65
1.Sidepanelcover
2.Latches
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
machine.
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CoolingSystem
Maintenance
DANGER
Dischargeofhotpressurizedcoolantortouching
hotradiatorandsurroundingpartscancausesevere
burns.
•Donotremovetheradiatorcapwhentheengine
ishot.Alwaysallowtheenginetocoolatleast
15minutesoruntiltheradiatorcapiscool
enoughtotouchwithoutburningyourhand
beforeremovingtheradiatorcap.
•Donottouchradiatorandsurroundingparts
thatarehot.
DANGER
Therotatingfananddrivebeltcancausepersonal
injury.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutthecovers
inplace.
•Keepngers,handsandclothingclearof
rotatingfananddrivebelt.
•Shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey
beforeperformingmaintenance.
1.Checkthelevelofthecoolantintheexpansiontank
(Figure66).Thecoolantlevelshouldbebetweenthe
marksonthesideofthetank.
Figure66
1.Expansiontank
2.Ifcoolantlevelislow ,removetheexpansiontankcap
andreplenishthesystem.Donotoverll.
CAUTION
Swallowingenginecoolantcancause
poisoning.
•Donotswallowenginecoolant.
•Keepoutofreachfromchildrenandpets.
CheckingtheCoolingSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine
coolantlevel.
Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solutionofwater
andpermanentethyleneglycolantifreeze.Checkthelevelof
thecoolantintheexpansiontankatthebeginningofeachday
beforestartingtheengine.Thecapacityofthecoolingsystem
is7.5liters(6quarts).
3.Installtheexpansiontankcap.
CleaningtheRadiator
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanthe
radiatorwithcompressedair(donotuse
water)
Topreventtheenginefromoverheating,theradiatormust
bekeptclean.Normally,checktheradiatordailyand,if
necessary,cleananydebrisofftheseparts.However,itwill
benecessarytocheckandcleantheradiatorfrequentlyin
extremelydustyanddirtyconditions.
Note:IfthePTOorengineshutsoffduetooverheating,
rstchecktheradiatorforexcessivebuildupofdebris,ice,
orsnow .
Cleantheradiatorasfollows:
1.Openthehood.
2.Workingfromthefansideoftheradiator,blowout
debriswithlowpressure(50psi)compressedair(do
notusewater).Repeatthestepfromthefrontofthe
radiatorandagainfromthefanside.
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3.Aftertheradiatoristhoroughlycleaned,cleanout
debristhatmayhavecollectedinthechannelatthe
radiatorbase.
BrakeMaintenance
4.Closethehood.
AdjustingtheParkingBrake
InterlockSwitch
1.Stopthemachine,movethecontrolleversfullyinto
theneutral-lockedposition,settheparkingbrake,and
removetheignitionkey.
2.Unlatchtheseatandpivotitforward.
Note:Ifadditionalaccessisrequiredundertheseat,
thesidepanelsmayberemoved.
3.Loosenthetwojamnutssecuringtheparkingbrake
interlockswitchtothemountingbracket.
Figure67
1.Brakeshaftsensor
2.Jamnuts
4.Movetheswitchupordownonthebracketuntilthe
distancebetweenthebrakeshaftsensorandtheswitch
surfaceis3.9mm(5/32inch)(Figure67).
Note:Makesurethebrakeshaftsensordoesnot
contacttheswitchplunger.
5.Securetheswitchjamnuts.
6.Testtheadjustmentasfollows:
A.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengagedandyou
arenotsittingontheseat,thenstarttheengine.
B.Movethecontrolleversoutoftheneutrallocked
position.
Theengineshouldstop.Ifnot,recheckthe
adjustmentyoumadetotheswitch.
7.Lowertheseat.
3.Parkingbrakeinterlock
switch
4.5/32inch(3.9mm)
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BeltMaintenance
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt
ControlsSystem
Maintenance
Tension
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours
Every200hours
1.Apply10lbofforcetothealternatorbelt,midway
betweenthepulleys.
2.Ifthedeectionisnot10mm(3/8inch),loosenthe
alternatormountingbolts(
Figure68).
AdjustingtheControlLever
NeutralInterlockSwitch
1.Stopthemachine,movethecontrolleversfullyinto
theneutral-lockedposition,settheparkingbrake,and
removetheignitionkey.
2.Unlatchtheseatandpivotitforward.
Note:Ifadditionalaccessisrequiredundertheseat,
thesidepanelsmayberemoved.
3.Loosenthe2screwssecuringtheinterlockswitch
(Figure69).
Figure68
1.Mountingbolt2.Alternator
3.Increaseordecreasethealternatorbelttensionand
tightenthebolts.
4.Checkthedeectionofthebeltagaintoensurethat
thetensioniscorrect.
Figure69
1.Controllever3.Screws
2.Neutralinterlockswitch
4.Holdingthecontrolleveragainsttheframe,movethe
switchtowardtheleveruntilthedistancebetweenlever
andswitchbodyis0.015to0.045inch(0.4to1mm)
(Figure69).
5.Securetheswitch.
6.Repeatsteps3to5fortheotherlever.
7.Lowertheseat.
4.0.4to1mm(0.015to
0.045inch)
AdjustingtheControlLever
NeutralReturn
Ifthemotioncontrolleversdonotalignwiththeneutralslots
whenreleasedfromthereversedriveposition,adjustmentis
required.Adjusteachlever,spring,androdseparately.
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1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Unlatchtheseatandpivotitforward.
Note:Ifadditionalaccessisrequiredundertheseat,
thesidepanelsmayberemoved.
4.Moveoneoftheleverstotheneutralpositionbutnot
locked(Figure71).
5.Pulltheleverbackuntiltheclevispin(onanarm
abovethepivotshaft)contactstheendoftheslot(just
beginningtoputpressureonthespring)(Figure70).
8.Applyingslightrearwardpressureonthemotion
controllever,turntheheadoftheadjustmentbolt
intheappropriatedirectionuntilthecontrolleveris
centeredintheneutrallockposition(Figure70).
Note:Keepingrearwardpressureontheleverwill
keepthepinattheendoftheslotandallowthe
adjustmentbolttomovethelevertotheappropriate
position.
9.Tightenthenutandjamnut(Figure70).
10.Repeatsteps4through9fortheothercontrollever.
11.Lowertheseat.
AdjustingtheTractionDrive
forNeutral
Thisadjustmentmustbemadewithtracksturning.
DANGER
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailtosupport
machineandcauseaseriousinjury.
Figure70
1.Clevispin
2.Slot
3.Jamnuts
6.Checkwherethecontrolleverisrelativetonotchin
console(Figure71).Itshouldbecenteredallowing
levertopivotoutwardtotheneutrallockposition.
4.Adjustmentbolt
5.Yoke
•Usejackstandswhensupportingmachine.
•Donotusehydraulicjacks.
WARNING
Theenginemustberunningtoperformthis
adjustment.Contactwithmovingpartsorhot
surfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.
Keephands,feet,face,clothing,andotherbody
partsawayfromrotatingparts,mufer,andother
hotsurfaces.
1.Raisetheframeontostablejackstandssothatthe
trackscanrotatefreely.
2.Unlatchtheseatandpivotitforward.
Note:Ifadditionalaccessisrequiredundertheseat,
thesidepanelsmayberemoved.
3.Disconnecttheelectricalconnectorfromtheseat
safetyswitch.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacross
terminalsinthewiringharnessconnector.
Figure71
1.Neutralposition2.Neutrallockedposition
7.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthenutandjamnut
againsttheyoke(Figure70).
4.Starttheengine,ensurethatthethrottleleverismidway
betweentheFastandSlowpositions,andreleasethe
parkingbrake
Note:Themotioncontrolleversmustbeinthe
neutrallockedpositionwhilemakinganyadjustments.
5.Adjustthepumprodlengthononesidebyrotating
thehexshaft,intheappropriatedirection,untilthe
correspondingwheelisstillorslightlycreepingin
reverse(Figure72).
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6.Movethemotioncontrolleverforwardandreverse,
thenbacktoneutral.Thewheelmuststopturningor
slightlycreepinreverse.
13.Removethejackstands.
AdjustingtheMaximum
GroundSpeed
Note:Ifyouwishtoreducethemaximummachinespeed,
setthespeedforbothcontrolleversasdirectedbelow ,then
backeachstopboltoutanequalamounttowardthecontrol
leveruntilyoureachthemaximumspeedyoudesire(youwill
likelyhavetotestyouradjustmentseveraltimes).Ensurethat
themachinedrivesstraightanddoesnotturnwhenboth
controlleversarepushedallthewayforward.Ifthemachine
turns,youdonothavethestopboltsevenlysetandwillneed
toadjustthemfurther.
1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Unlatchtheseatandpivotitforward.
Note:Ifadditionalaccessisrequiredundertheseat,
thesidepanelsmayberemoved.
4.Loosenthejamnutonthestopboltforoneofthe
controllevers(Figure73).
Figure72
1.Rightpumprod5.JamNut
2.Leftpumprod6.Hexshaft
3.Balljoint7.Balljoint
4.Bolt
7.MovethethrottlelevertotheFastposition.Makesure
wheelremainsstoppedorslightlycreepsinreverse,
adjustifnecessary.
8.Repeatsteps5through7fortheotherside.
9.Tightenthejamnutsattheballjoints(Figure70).
10.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowpositionandstop
theengine.
11.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness
connectorandplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.
WARNING
Electricalsystemwillnotperformproper
safetyshutoffwithjumperwireinstalled.
•Removejumperwirefromwireharness
connectorandplugconnectorintoseat
switchwhenadjustmentiscompleted.
•Neveroperatethisunitwithjumper
installedandseatswitchbypassed.
12.Lowertheseat.
Figure73
1.Stopbolt
2.Controllever4.1.5mm(0.060inch)
5.Threadthestopboltallthewayin(awayfromthe
controllever).
6.Pushthecontrolleverallthewayforwarduntilitstops
andholditthere.
7.Threadthestopboltout(towardsthecontrollever)
untilthereisagapof1.5mm(0.060inch)betweenthe
headofthestopboltandthecontrollever.
8.Tightenthejamnuttosecurethestopboltinplace.
9.Repeatsteps4through8fortheothercontrollever.
3.Jamnut
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10.Lowertheseat.
AdjustingtheTracking
1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Loosentheboltssecuringthecontrollevers(Figure74)
Figure74
1.Controllever
2.Controlleverpost
3.Bolts
4.Havesomeonepushthecontrolleverposts(notthe
controllevers)allthewayforwardintothemaximum
speedpositionandholdthemthere.
5.Adjustthecontrolleverssothattheylineup(Figure75)
andtightenthebolts,securingtheleverstotheposts.
Figure75
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HydraulicSystem
Maintenance
Thereservoirislledatthefactorywithapproximately
4.7liters(5quarts)ofhighqualitytractor
transmission/hydraulicuid.Therecommended
replacementuidisasfollows:
ToroPremiumTransmission/HydraulicTractorFluid
(Availablein5gallonpailsor55gallondrums.Seeparts
catalogorTorodistributorforpartnumbers.)
Alternateuids:IftheTorouidisnotavailable,Mobil®424
hydraulicuidmaybeused.
Note:Torowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamagecaused
byimpropersubstitutions.
Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless,makingit
difculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditiveforthehydraulic
systemoilisavailablein20ml(2/3ounce.)bottles.One
bottleissufcientfor15-221iters(4-6gallons)ofhydraulic
oil.Orderpartnumber44-2500fromyourauthorizedToro
distributor.
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid
Level
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.Placethe
controlsintheneutrallockedpositionandstartthe
engine.RunengineatlowestpossibleRPMtopurge
thesystemofair.DonotengagethePTO.Raise
thedecktoextendliftcylinders,stoptheengine,and
removethekey.
Figure76
1.Dipstick2.Fillcap
4.Removethedipstickandwipeitwithacleanrag
(Figure76).
5.Placethedipstickintothellerneck;thenremoveit
andchecklevelofuid(Figure76).
Iflevelisnotwithinnotchedareaofthedipstick,add
enoughhighqualityhydraulicuidtoraiselevelto
withinthenotchedarea.Donotoverll.
6.Replacethedipstickandthreadthellcapnger-tight
ontollerneck.
7.Checkallhosesandttingsforleaks.
2.Raisetheseattoaccessthehydraulicuidtank.
3.Removethehydraulicllcap(Figure76)fromller
neck.
ChangingtheHydraulicOil
AndFilter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst200hours
Every800hours
1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Placealargepanunderthehydraulicreservoirand
transmissioncaseandremovetheplugs,drainingallof
thehydraulicuid(Figure77).
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Figure77
1.Hydraulicreservoirdrain
plug
2.Filter
4.Cleantheareaaroundthehydraulicoillterand
removeit(Figure77).
5.Immediatelyinstallanewhydraulicoillter.
6.Installthehydraulicreservoirandtransmissioncase
drainplugs.
7.Fillthereservoirtotheproperlevel;refertoChecking
theHydraulicFluid.
8.Starttheengineandcheckforoilleaks.Allowthe
enginetorunforaboutveminutes,thenshutitoff.
9.Aftertwominutes,checkthelevelofthehydraulic
uid;refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluid.
3.Transmissioncasedrain
plug
Storage
Machine
1.Thoroughlycleanthemachine,deckandtheengine,
payingspecialattentiontotheseareas:
•Radiatorandradiatorscreen
•Underneaththedeck
•Underthedeckbeltcovers
•Counterbalancesprings
•PTOshaftassembly
•Allgreasettingsandpivotpoints
•Removethecontrolpanelandcleanoutinsideof
thecontrolbox
•Beneaththeseatplateandtopofthetransmission
2.Checkandadjustthetirepressure;refertoChecking
TirePressure.
3.Checkallfastenersforloosenessandtightenthemas
necessary.
4.Greaseoroilallgreasettings,pivotpoints,and
transmissionby-passvalvepins.Wipeoffanyexcess
lubricant.
5.Lightlysandandusetouchuppaintonpaintedareas
thatarescratched,chippedorrusted.Repairanydents
inthemetalbody.
6.Servicethebatteryandcablesasfollows:
A.Removethebatteryterminalsfromthebattery
posts.
B.Cleanthebattery,terminals,andpostswithawire
brushandbakingsodasolution.
C.Coatthecableterminalsandbatterypostswith
Grafo112Xskin-overgrease(T oroPartNo.
505-47)orpetroleumjellytopreventcorrosion.
D.Slowlyrechargethebatteryfor24hoursevery60
daystopreventleadsulfationofthebattery.
Engine
1.Draintheengineoilfromtheoilpanandreplacethe
drainplug.
2.Removeanddiscardtheoillter.Installanewlter.
3.Relltheenginewith3.8liters(4quarts)of
recommendedmotoroil.RefertoChangingthe
EngineOil.
4.Starttheengineandrunitatidlespeedfortwominutes.
5.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank,fuellines,pump,
lter,andseparator.Flushthefueltankwithclean
dieselfuelandconnectallfuellines.
6.Thoroughlycleanandservicetheaircleanerassembly.
7.Sealtheaircleanerinletandtheexhaustoutletwith
weatherproofmaskingtape.
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8.Checktheoilllercapandfueltankcaptoensurethey
aresecurelyinplace.
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Notes:
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TheToroTotalCoverageGuarantee
ALimitedWarranty
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourToroCommercial
product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship
fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.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,MN55420-1 196
952–888–8801or800–952–2740
E-mail:commercial.warranty@toro.com
OwnerResponsibilities
AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenance
andadjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperform
requiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowinga
warrantyclaim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-T oro
brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe
providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.
•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended
maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour
ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe
Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.
•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinan
abusive,negligent,orrecklessmanner.
•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobe
defective.Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,
duringnormalProductoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brake
padsandlinings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings
(sealedorgreasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsand
bearings,tires,lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchas
diaphragms,nozzles,andcheckvalves,etc.
•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Conditionsconsideredtobe
outsideinuenceinclude,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,damageto
seatsduetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratched
decalsorwindows,etc.
Parts
Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted
fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart.
Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe
originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.T orowill
makethenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyor
replaceit.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.
DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty:
DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberof
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,replacementoflters,
coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe
normalservicesT oroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.
GeneralConditions
RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy
underthiswarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion
ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty .
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforuseare
limitedtothedurationofthisexpresswarranty .
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe
aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarranty
givesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhich
varyfromstatetostate.
Noteregardingenginewarranty:
TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby
aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and/ortheCaliforniaAir
ResourcesBoard(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonot
applytotheEmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngine
EmissionControlWarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductor
containedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining
guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.
374-0253RevB