Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D, 30854 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3387-321RevA

Groundsmaster

®

4300-DTraction

Unit

ModelNo.30853—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.30854—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3387-321*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives,
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.

WARNING

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

andotherreproductiveharm.

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

Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,andon
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,
mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.

Figure1

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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

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rest.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.

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Contents

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

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

ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6

SoundPowerLevel..................................................6

SoundPressureLevel...............................................6

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

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

Setup...........................................................................13

1AdjustingtheTirePressure....................................13

2AdjustingtheStepHeight.....................................14

3AdjustingtheControlArmPosition........................14

4RemovetheShippingBlocksandPins.....................14

5InstallingRearWeights.........................................15

6InstallingtheHoodLatchforCE

Compliance........................................................16

7InstallingtheThrottleStopforCE

Compliance........................................................17

8AdjustingtheCarrierFrame..................................17

9AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut..................................18

10AdjustingtheRollerScraper(Optional).................18

11InstallingtheMulchingBafe(Optional)...............19

ProductOverview.........................................................19

Controls...............................................................19

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

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

Operation....................................................................24

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................24

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................25

AddingFuel...........................................................26

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid...................................27

ChecktheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.........................28

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

BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................28

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................28

PushingorTowingtheMachine................................29

JackingPoints........................................................29

TieDowns............................................................30

UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight..........................30

ChangingtheCounterbalanceSettings.......................30

CheckingtheInterlockSwitches...............................30

HydraulicValveSolenoidFunctions..........................31

SelectingaBlade.....................................................31

ChoosingAccessories.............................................33

OperatingTips......................................................33

Maintenance.................................................................35

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................35

DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................36

ServiceIntervalChart.............................................37

Lubrication...............................................................37

GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................37

EngineMaintenance..................................................39

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................39

ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................40

AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................40

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................41

DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................41

CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections..................41

ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................41

FuelPick-upTubeScreen........................................42

BleedingAirfromtheFuelInjectors..........................42

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................43

ServicingtheBattery...............................................43

Fuses....................................................................43

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................44

AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................44

AdjustingtheRearWheelToe-in..............................44

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................45

RemovingDebrisfromtheCoolingSystem................45

BrakeMaintenance....................................................46

AdjustingtheParkingBrakes....................................46

AdjustingtheParkingBrakeLatch............................46

BeltMaintenance......................................................47

TensioningtheAlternatorBelt.................................47

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................47

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................47

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.................................48

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................48

HydraulicSystemTestPorts.....................................49

CuttingDeckMaintenance..........................................49

SeparatingtheCuttingDecksfromtheTraction

Unit..................................................................49

MountingtheCuttingDeckstotheTraction

Unit..................................................................49

ServicingtheBladePlane.........................................50

ServicingtheCutterBlade.......................................50

ServicingtheFrontRoller........................................52

Storage........................................................................53

PreparingtheTractionUnit.....................................53

PreparingtheEngine..............................................53

CuttingDeck.........................................................53

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Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardENISO
5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012specicationsineffect
attimeofproduction,whenequippedwithrearweight.
RefertothesectioninthismanualonInstallingRear
Weight.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.Toreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructionsand
alwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheENISO
5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.

Training

•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial

carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese

instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare

nearby.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor

accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain

professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould
emphasize:

–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking

withride-onmachines;

–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill

notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

◊insufcientwheelgrip;

◊beingdriventoofast;

◊inadequatebraking;

◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;

◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes;

◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,orproperty.

SafeHandlingofFuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistant

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

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.

•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.

Operation

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxideandexhaustgasescan
collect.

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•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade

attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel

ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.T oguardagainst
overturning:

–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor

downhill;

–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopesand

duringtightturns;

–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden

hazards;
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightsasidentied

intheoperator'smanual.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother

thangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof

materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,

orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall
interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly ,andfunctioning
properly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speed

theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:

–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot

inuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:

–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment

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

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage

andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe

equipment.

•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-outand,if

theengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthefuel
offattheconclusionofmowing.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingdecks.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea

buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,

silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damagedpartsanddecals.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachinetoprevent

entrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingbladesand
xedpartsofthemachine.

•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingdecks,setparking

brake,stopengineandremovekeyfromignition.Wait
forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingdecks,drives,

silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspillage.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect

thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away

fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.W earprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.

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Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandard.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes

orsneakers.

•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand

requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.

•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper

operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.

•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss

ofcontrol:

–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or

otherhazards.

–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid

suddenstopsandstarts.

–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe

right-of-way.

–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto

keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof

themachine.

•Raisethecuttingdeckswhendrivingfromoneworkarea

toanother.

•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust

pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas

stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.

•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit

tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.

•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyinornearthe

mowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,combined
withterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned
guardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donotresume
mowinguntiltheareaiscleared.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall

hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor

nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis
injectedintoskin.

•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe

hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
decksandattachmentstotheground.

•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular

basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance

adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingdecks,attachments,and
anymovingparts.Keepeveryoneaway.

•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy,haveanAuthorizedToro

Distributorcheckthemaximumenginespeedwitha
tachometer.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,

contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsandreplacement

parts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedifusedwith
unapprovedattachments.

SoundPowerLevel

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN11094.

SoundPressureLevel

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof
93dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.

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VibrationLevel

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.86m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.72m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s

2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.

WholeBody

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.65m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s

2

2

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.

2

2

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7272

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.

110-8869

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.

2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.

3.Tippinghazard—slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds;lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes;usearolloverprotectionsystemandweartheseat
belt.AlwayswearaseatbeltwhenaROPSisinplace.

4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingdecks,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.

5.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donottowthe
machine.

110-8973

(Afxoverpartno.110–8869forCE*)

*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachinefro

compliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerStandardENISO5395:2013.The

conservativemaximumslopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineare

prescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.

2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.

3.Tippinghazard—donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15°;
lowerthecuttingdeckswhenoperatingonslopes;wear
thesafetybelt.

4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingdecks,stoptheengineand
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine

5.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.

1.Tractionunitspeed

2.Slow

3.Fast

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110-8921

117–2718

117–0169

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

2.Powerpoint—10amp

3.Headlights—10amp

4.Power—10amp

5.Enginestart—15amp

6.Optionalairrideseatsuspension—20amp

7.EnginecomputermanagementC—7.5amp

8.EnginecomputermanagementB—7.5amp

9.EnginecomputermanagementA—7.5amp

110-0986

1.Pressthebrakepedalandparkingbrakepedaltosetthe
parkingbrake.

2.Pressthebrakepedaltoapplythebrake.

3.Pressthetractionpedaltomovethemachineforward.

4.Reelenabledmode

5.Transportmode

106-6755

1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.

2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.

3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.

4.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

93–6689

1.Danger—donotsitontheplasticshroud.

106-6754

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.

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117-4764

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.

2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Cuttinghazardoffoot,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

121–5644

1.Lightswitch

2.Engage7.Lower

3.Powertake-off

4.Disengage

5.Fast

120–4158

1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.

2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop

6.Slow

8.Raise

9.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.

3.Engine—preheat

93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).

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1.Heightofcut

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoremaintenanceinformation.

104-1086

125-8753

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,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

5
6

7
8

9

10

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Rearweights(quantityvarieswith
conguration).

Hoodlatchassembly1
Washer1
Throttlestop1
Setscrew

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Varies

Qty.

Use

–

–

–

–

1

–

–

–

Adjustthetirepressure.

Adjustthestepheight.

Adjustthecontrolarmposition.

Removeshippingblocksandpins

Installrearweights(orderfromyour
ToroDistributor).

InstallthehoodlatchforCEcompliance

InstallthethrottlestopforCEcompliance

Adjustthecarrierframe

Adjusttheheight-of-cut

Adjusttherollerscraper(Optional)

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Nopartsrequired

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual
EngineOperator'sManual
PartsCatalog
DeclarationofConformity
OperatorTrainingMaterial

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

Qty.

–

1
1
1
1
1

Reviewbeforeoperatingmachine

Installthemulchingbafe(Optional)

Use

1

AdjustingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thetiresareover-inatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Correctairpressurein
thefrontandreartiresis83to103kPa(12to15psi).

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Important:Maintainevenpressureinalltirestoensure
uniformcontactwiththeturf.

2

AdjustingtheStepHeight

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Theheightofthestepscanbeadjustedfortheoperators
comfort.

1.Removethe2boltsandnutssecuringthestepbrackets
tothetractionunitframe(Figure2)

1.Loosenthe2boltssecuringthecontrolarmtothe
retainingbracket(Figure3).

Figure3

1.Controlarm3.Bolts(2)

2.Retainingbrackets

Figure2

1.Step2.Stepbrackets

2.Raiseorlowerthesteptothedesiredheightand
re-securethebracketstotheframewiththe2bolts
andnuts.

3.Repeattheprocedureontheotherstep.

3

AdjustingtheControlArm

2.Rotatethecontrolarmtothedesiredpositionand
tightenthe2bolts.

4

RemovetheShippingBlocks andPins

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Removeanddiscardtheshippingblocksfromthe
cuttingdecks.

2.Removeanddiscardtheshippingpinsfromthecutting
decksuspensionarms.Theshippingpinsstabilizethe
cuttingdecksduringshippingandmustberemoved
beforeoperation.

Position

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thecontrolarmpositioncanbeadjustedfortheoperators
comfort.

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5

InstallingRearWeights

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Varies

Rearweights(quantityvarieswithconguration).

Procedure

TheGroundsmaster4300–DTractionUnitcomplieswithENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012Standardswhenequipped
withrearweightsand/or90lbofcalciumchlorideballastisaddedtorearwheels.Usethefollowingchartstodeterminethe
combinationsofweightsrequiredforyourconguration.OrderpartsfromyourlocalAuthorizedToroDistributor.

WeightP/N110-8985-03

Conguration

BaseUnit60

WithRecycler

Kit

With

Sunshade

With4Post

ROPS&

Sunshade

Numberofweights

tomeetANSI(US)

standards

90lbcalciumchloride*

90lbcalciumchloride*

90lbcalciumchloride*

*Installtubesinsidethereartiresbeforeaddingcalciumchloride.

Numberofweightsto

meetCE(European)

standards

0

4

4

Fasteners(2each

required)forweights

3231–34CarriageBolt

104–8301Nut

N/AN/A

3231–7Carriage

Bolt104–8301Nut

3231–7Carriage

Bolt104–8301Nut

WeightLocation

3ontopofbumperand

3underbumper

1ontopofbumperand

3underbumper

1ontopofbumperand

3underbumper

Important:Alwaysinstalltubesinsidethereartiresbeforecalciumchlorideisinstalled.Ifapunctureoccursina
tirewithcalciumchloride,removethemachinefromtheturfareaasquicklyaspossible.Topreventpossibledamage
totheturf,immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawithwater.

Usethefollowingproceduretomounttheappropriateamountofweight(seeweightcharts)tothetoporbottomofthe
rearbumperasshowninFigure4.

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Figure4

1.Tractionmanifold5.Weight(s)

2.Spacers6.Carriagebolt

3.Bolts7.Nut

4.Washers

•Removethe3bolts,washers,andspacerssecuringthetractionmanifoldtothebottomoftherearbumper(Figure4a).

•Positiontheappropriateamountofweightonthetopand/orbottomoftherearbumper.

•Mounttheweight(s)andthetractionmanifoldtothebumperwiththe3bolts,washersandspacerspreviouslyremoved

(Figure4b).

Note:Donotusethespacerswheninstallingmorethantwoweightsunderthebumper(Figure4c).

•Securetheouteredgesoftheweight(s)tothebumperwith2carriageboltsandnuts(Figure4c).

6

InstallingtheHoodLatchfor CECompliance

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Hoodlatchassembly

1Washer

Procedure

1.Unlatchandraisethehood.

2.Removetherubbergrommetfromtheholeintheleft
sideofthehood(Figure5).

Figure5

1.Rubbergrommet

3.Removethenutfromthehoodlatchassembly(Figure

6).

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3.Starttheengineandallowittorunfor5to10minutes.

4.Adjustthehighidleto2860rpmwiththecuttingdecks
disengaged.

5.Tightenthesetscrew.

6.Applyadhesiveintothesetscrewtopreventtampering.

Figure6

1.Hoodlatch3.Rubberwasher

2.Nut4.Metalwasher

4.Outsidethehood,insertthehookendofthelatch
throughtheholeinthehood.Makesuretherubber
sealingwasherremainstotheoutersideofthehood.

5.Insidethehood,insertthemetalwasherontothelatch
andsecurewiththenut.Makesurethelatchengages
theframecatchwhenitislocked.Usetheenclosed
hoodlatchkeytooperatethehoodlatch.

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InstallingtheThrottleStopfor CECompliance

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Throttlestop

1

Setscrew

8

AdjustingtheCarrierFrame

NoPartsRequired

AdjustingtheFrontCuttingDecks

Thefrontandrearcuttingdecksrequiredifferentmounting
positions.Thefrontcuttingdeckhastwomountingpositions
dependingonwhatheight-of-cutanddegreeofdeckrotation
youdesire.

1.Forheightsofcutinthe2to7.6cm(3/4to3inch)
range,mountthefrontcarrierframesinthelowerfront
mountingholes(Figure8).

Note:Thispermitsmoreuptravelofthecutting
decksrelativetotractorwhenapproachingquickuphill
changesinterrain.Itdoeshoweverlimittheclearance
ofthechambertothecarrierwhencrestingsharp
knolls.

Procedure

1.Loosenthesetscrewonthethrottlestop(Figure7).

2.Slidethethrottlestopontothehighidlestopscrew
(Figure7).Thechamferedendofthethrottlestopis
tobepositionedoutward.

Figure7

1.Throttlestop

2.Setscrew

Figure8

1.Frontdeckmountinghole
(upper)

2.Frontdeckmountinghole
(lower)

2.Forheightsofcutinthe6.3to10cm(2-1/2to4inch)
range,mountthefrontcarrierframesintheupper
frontmountingholes(Figure8).

Note:Thisincreasesthechambertocarrierclearance
duetothehigherpositionofthecuttingchamber,but

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3.Reardeckmountinghole