Toro 30856, Groundsmaster 4700-D, Groundsmaster 4500-D, 30868 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3356-331RevE

Groundsmaster

®

4500-Dor

4700-DTractionUnit

ModelNo.30856—SerialNo.260000801andUp

ModelNo.30868—SerialNo.260000801andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

Warning

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Proposition65Warning

Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

andotherreproductiveharm.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisincorporated
withthemuferassembly.

GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.

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Important:Thisengineisequippedwithaspark

arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,
orgrass-coveredlandwithoutasparkarrester
mufermaintainedinworkingorder,ortheengine
constricted,equipped,andmaintainedforthe
preventionofre.Otherstatesorfederalareasmay
havesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.

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Engine Owner’ s Man ual

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ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia
EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,
maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.

Figure2

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Contents

Introduction.................................................................2

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

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

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

SoundPressureLevelfora4500-D.......................7

SoundPressureLevelfora4700-D.......................7

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

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

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

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

1InstallingtheSeat,SeatBelt,andManual

Tube...............................................................13

2ReplacingtheWarningDecal............................14

3GreasingtheMachine......................................14

4CheckingFluidLevels......................................14

5ReadingtheManualsandViewingthe

TrainingMaterial............................................14

ProductOverview......................................................15

Controls.............................................................15

Specications.....................................................19

TractionUnitSpecications................................19

Attachments/Accessories...................................19

Operation...................................................................20

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................20

CheckingtheCoolingSystem..............................20

FillingtheFuelTank...........................................21

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.....................21

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................22

StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................22

CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.........................23

PushingorTowingtheMachine..........................24

JackingPoints.....................................................24

TieDowns.........................................................24

OperatingCharacteristics...................................24

StandardControlModule(SCM)........................25

OperatingTips...................................................26

Maintenance...............................................................28

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................28

DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................29

ServiceIntervalChart.........................................30

PremaintenanceProcedures....................................31

RemovingtheHood...........................................31

Lubrication.............................................................31

GreasingtheBearingsandBushings....................31

EngineMaintenance...............................................33

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................33

ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter......................34

AdjustingtheThrottle........................................34

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................35

FuelTank...........................................................35

FuelLinesandConnections................................35

WaterSeparator.................................................35

ReplacingtheFuelPre-Filter...............................35

FuelPick-upTubeScreen...................................36

BleedingtheFuelSystem....................................36

BleedingAirfromtheInjectors...........................36

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................37

ChargingandConnectingtheBattery..................37

BatteryCare.......................................................38

Fuses..................................................................38

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................39

CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel

Nuts...............................................................39

CheckingthePlanetaryGearDrive

Oil..................................................................39

ChangingthePlanetaryGearDrive

Oil..................................................................39

CheckingtheRearAxleLubricant.......................40

ChangingtheRearAxleLubricant.......................40

AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............41

CheckingtheRearWheelToe-In.........................41

CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................42

ServicingtheEngineCoolingSystem..................42

BrakeMaintenance.................................................43

AdjustingtheServiceBrakes...............................43

BeltMaintenance....................................................44

ServicingtheAlternatorBelt...............................44

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................44

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid.............................44

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters...........................44

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses.............45

HydraulicSystemTestPorts...............................45

AdjustingtheCounterbalance.............................46

Cleaning.................................................................47

ServicingtheSparkArrestorMufer...................47

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

TractionUnit......................................................48

Engine...............................................................48

Schematics.................................................................49

3

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997(whenappropriatedecalsapplied),andANSI
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectatthetimeof
productionwhenequippedwithrequiredweightsas
listedintheweightchart.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatoror
ownercanresultininjury.T oreducethepotential
forinjury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions
andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,
whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER­"personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004.

◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes;

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeople,orproperty.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,
longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.

•Warning-Fuelishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions:

–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor

thispurpose.

Training

•Readtheoperator’smanualandothertraining
materialcarefully .Befamiliarwiththecontrols,
safetysigns,andtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Iftheoperatorormechaniccannotreadthelanguage
ofthismanual,itistheowner’ sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby .

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstruction
shouldemphasize:

–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen

workingwithride-onmachines;

–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope

willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe
brake.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforthetask;

–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile

refueling.

–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never

removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.

–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe

enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.

•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.

Operation

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

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•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.To
guardagainstoverturning:

–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor

downhill;

–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopes

andduringtightturns;

–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother

hiddenhazards;

–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unless

themowerisdesignedforthispurpose.

–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen

suggestedintheoperator’smanual.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossing
surfacesotherthangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge
ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear
themachinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly .

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethehazardofpersonal
injury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:

–stoponlevelground;
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.

Important:Allowenginetoidlefor5

minutesbeforeshuttingitoffafterafull

loadoperation.Failuretodosomayleadto

turbo-chargertrouble.

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment

–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless

adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position.

–beforeclearingblockages;

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower;

–afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperating
theequipment.

•Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-out
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,
turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesfrom
rotating.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
notpointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedfor
on-roaduseandisaslowmovingvehicle.Ifyou
mustcrossortravelonapublicroad,youshould
beawareofandcomplywithlocalregulations,such
asrequiredlights,slowmovingvehiclesignsand
reectors.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuel
storageareafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamagedpartsanddecals.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.

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•Onmulti-spindlemowers,takecareasrotatingone
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyanddisconnect
sparkplugwire(gasengineonly).Waitforall
movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,
silencers/mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.

•Disconnectbatteryandremovesparkplugwire(gas
engineonly)beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect
thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.W earglovesand
usecautionwhenservicingthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.

•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.W ear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

•Storethemachinewiththecuttingunitsinthe
loweredpositionorsecurethewingdeckswiththe
storagelatchestopreventthemfromunintentionally
lowering.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,or
ANSIstandard.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcan
killyou.

Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennis
shoesorsneakers.

•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.

•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.

•Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:

–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,

embankments,orotherhazards.

–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid

suddenstopsandstarts.

–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe

right-of-way.

–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto

keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol
ofthemachine.

•Whenoperatingamachineonslopes,bybanks,or
dropoffs,alwayshaveROPS(roll-overprotection
system)installed.

•WhenoperatingamachinewithROPS(roll-over
protectionsystem)alwaysusetheseatbelt.

•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromonework
areatoanother.

•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,or
exhaustpipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoon
afterithasstoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehot
enoughtocauseburns.

•Onanyhill,thereisthepossibilityoftippingor
rollingover,buttheriskincreasesastheslopeangle
increases.Steephillsshouldbeavoided.

Cuttingunitsmustbeloweredwhengoingdown
slopestomaintainsteeringcontrol

•Engagetractiondriveslowly,alwayskeepfooton
tractionpedal,especiallywhentravelingdownhill.

Usereverseontractionpedalforbraking.

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•Ifthemachinestallswhenclimbingaslope,do
notturnthemachinearound.Alwaysbackslowly,
straightdowntheslope.

SoundPressureLevelfora
4700-D

•Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyin
ornearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunder
highpressure.Usepaperorcardboard,notyour
hands,tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuidescaping
underpressurecanhavesufcientforcetopenetrate
theskinandcauseseriousinjury.Seekimmediate
medicalattentionifuidisinjectedintoskin.

•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe
cuttingunitsandattachmentstotheground.

•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.

ThisunithasanequivalentcontinuousA-weighted
soundpressurelevelattheoperatorearof90dBA,
basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesperISO
11201andEN836.

SoundPowerLevel

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof
105dBA/1pW ,basedonmeasurementsofidentical
machinesperISO11094.

VibrationLevel

Hand-Arm

Thisunitdoesnotexceedavibrationlevelof2.5m/s2at
thehandsbasedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines
perEN1033andEN836.

WholeBody

Thisunitdoesnotexceedavibrationlevelof0.5m/s2
attheposteriorbasedonmeasurementsofidentical
machinesperEN1032andEN836.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting
units,attachments,andanymovingparts.

•Toensuresafetyandaccuracy ,haveanAuthorized
ToroDistributorcheckthemaximumenginespeed
withatachometer.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachmentsand
replacementparts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedif
usedwithunapprovedattachments.

SoundPressureLevelfora
4500-D

ThisunithasanequivalentcontinuousA-weighted
soundpressurelevelattheoperatorearof89dBA,
basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesperISO
11201andEN836

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

108–5278

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

93-7275

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.Donotusestartingaids.

105-3888

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.T olocktheparkingbrake,securethebrakepedalswiththe
lockingpin,pressthebrakepedals,andpullouttheparking
brakeknob.

3.T ounlocktheparkingbrake,pressthebrakepedal.

93-6680

93-7272

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfromoving
parts.

1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.

2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator’sManual.

106-6755

3.Warning—donottouch
thehotsurface.

4.Warning—readthe

Operator’sManual.

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1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

2.Engine—stop5.Engine—start

3.On

1.Machinespeed

2.Slow

105-7506

4.Engine—preheat

105-9223

1.Warning-readtheOperator’sManual.

2.T ostarttheengine(readtheOperator’sManual),sitinthe
operators’position,turntheignitionkeytotheEngine-run
positionuntiltheEngine-preheatlightturnsoff,turnthe
ignitionkeytotheEngine-startposition,andpressthe
brakepedal.

3.T ostoptheengine(readtheOperator’sManual),disengage
thePTO,turntheignitionkeytotheEngine-stopposition,
removethekey ,andlocktheparkingbrake.

93-6699

3.Continuousvariable
setting

4.Fast

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

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

106-6754

105-9830

(AfxforCE)

1.Lock2.Unlock

1.Hydraulicoil

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93-6686

2.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

105-3889

107-1983

(Afxoverpartno.105–3889forCE)

*ThissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliancetotheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservativemaximum

slopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineareprescribedbyandrequiredbythisstandard.

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,andremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.

4.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts.

5.Tippingandcrushinghazard—donotdrivemachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees,weartheseatbelt,andlowerthe
cuttingunitwhendrivingdownslopes.

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108-4044

1.Lowerthecuttingunit(s).

2.Raisethecuttingunit(s).7.Continuousvariablesetting

3.Rightcuttingunit(GM4700-Donly)8.Slow

4.Centercuttingunits

5.Leftcuttingunit(GM4700-Donly)

6.Fast

9.Engage14.Transmission

10.Disengage

106–9290

1.Input5.Inseat

2.Backlap

3.Hightempshutdown

4.Hightempwarning(not
used)

6.PTOswitch10.PTO

7.Parkbrakeoff11.Start

8.Neutral12.ETR

11.PowerT ake-off(PTO)

12.High

13.Low

9.Output13.Start

14.Power

11

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.

105-9895

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

3

4

5

SeatKit,Model30398(soldseparately)
SeatSuspensionKit,Model30312

(Mechanical)or30313(Air)(sold
separately)

Seatbelt
Capscrew,7/16-20x1inch
Lockwasher,7/16inch
ManualTube1
R-clamp2

WarningDecal1

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Operator’sManual
EngineOperator’sManual
PartsCatalog
OperatorTrainingMaterial
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet

Qty.

Use

1

1

1
2
2

–

–

1
1
1
1
1

Installtheseat,seatbelt,andmanual
tube.

Usedonlyonmachinesoutsidethe
U.S.A.

Greasethemachine.

Checktherearaxlelubricant,hydraulic
uid,andengineoillevels

Readthemanualsandwatchthe
trainingmaterialbeforeoperatingthe
machine.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Kit,ModelNo.30312or30313,mustbepurchasedand
installed.

1

1.Mountthemanualtubetotheseatsuspensionwith
the2R-clampsincludedinlooseparts(Figure3).

InstallingtheSeat,SeatBelt,
andManualTube

2.Installtheseatbelttoeachsideoftheseatwithabolt
andlockwasher,suppliedinlooseparts(Figure3).
Theseatbeltretractoristobemountedtotheright

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

sideoftheseatandtheseatbeltbuckletotheleft
side.

1

SeatKit,Model30398(soldseparately)

SeatSuspensionKit,Model30312(Mechanical)or

1

30313(Air)(soldseparately)

1

Seatbelt

2

Capscrew,7/16-20x1inch

2

Lockwasher,7/16inch

1ManualTube

2R-clamp

Important:Makesurethattheseatswitchis
connectedtotheseatswitchconnectoronthe
harness.

Procedure

Themachineisshippedwithouttheseatassembly.
DeluxeSeatKit,ModelNo.30398,andSeatSuspension

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Figure3

1.Manualtube

2.R-clamp

3.Slidetheseatcompletelyforwardandbackwardto
ensureproperoperationandthatseatswitchwires
andconnectorsarenotpinchedordonocontactany
movingparts.

3.Seatbeltretractor

4.Seatbeltbuckle

4

CheckingFluidLevels

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Checktherearaxlelubricantlevelbeforetheengine
isrststarted,refertoCheckingtheRearAxle
LubricantinDriveSystemMaintenance,page39.

2.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforetheengineis
rststarted,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluid
LevelinOperation,page20.

3.Checktheengineoillevelbeforeandaftertheengine
isrststarted,refertoCheckingtheEngineOil
LevelinOperation,page20.

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2

ReplacingtheWarningDecal

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1WarningDecal

Procedure

OnmachinesrequiringCEcompliance,replacewarning
decal,partno.107–1983withwarningdecalpartno.
105–3889.

3

GreasingtheMachine

NoPartsRequired

ReadingtheManualsand
ViewingtheTrainingMaterial

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Operator’sManual

1

EngineOperator’sManual

1

PartsCatalog

1

OperatorTrainingMaterial

1

Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet

Procedure

1.Readthemanuals.

2.Viewthetrainingmaterial.

3.Storethedocumentationinasafeplace.

Procedure

Beforethemachineisoperated,itmustbegreased
toensureproperlubrication.RefertoLubrication,
page31.Failuretoproperlygreasethemachinewill
resultinprematurefailureofcriticalparts.

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ProductOverview

1.Steeringwheel

2.Brakes5.Manualtube

3.Cuttingunit6.Hood/enginecompartment

4.Tractionpedal

Controls

TractionPedal

Thetractionpedal(Figure5)controlsforwardand
reverseoperation.Depressthetopofthepedaltomove
forwardandthebottomtomovebackward.Ground
speeddependsonhowfarthepedalisdepressed.For
noload,maximumgroundspeed,fullydepressthepedal
whilethethrottleisinFast.

Tostop,reduceyourfootpressureonthetractionpedal
andallowittoreturntothecenterposition.

ForwardSpeedControl

Presettheforwardspeedcontrol(Figure5)tolimit
theamountthetractionpedalcanbedepressedinthe
forwarddirectiontomaintainaconstantmowingspeed.

Figure4

7.ROPS(RolloverProtectionSystem)

EngineOilPressureWarningLight

Thelight(Figure5)illuminateswhentheengineoil
pressureisdangerouslylow .

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch(Figure5)hasthreepositions:Off,
On/Preheat,andStart.

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Figure5

1.Tractionpedal

2.Forwardspeedcontrol6.Enginecoolant

3.Keyswitch

4.Engineoilpressure
warninglight

5.Chargeindicator

7.Glowplugindicatorlight

ChargeIndicator

temperaturewarning
light

Figure6

1.Forwardspeedlimiter
screw

2.Reversespeedlimiter
screw

BrakePedals

Twofootpedals(Figure7)operateindividualwheel
brakesforturningassistance,parking,andtoaidin
obtainingbettersidehilltraction.Alatchconnectsthe
pedalsforparkingbrakeoperationandtransport.

Thechargeindicator(Figure5)illuminateswhenthe
systemchargingcircuitmalfunctions.

EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning
Light

Thelight(Figure5)illuminatesandtheengineshuts
downwhencoolantreachesanexcessivelyhigh
temperature.

GlowPlugIndicatorLight

Whenlit,theglowplugindicatorlight(Figure5)
indicatesthattheglowplugsareon.

SpeedLimiterScrews

Adjustthescrew(s)(Figure6)tolimittheamountthe
tractionpedalcanbedepressedintheforwardorreverse
directiontolimitspeed.

Important:Thespeedlimiterscrewmuststopthe
tractionpedalbeforethepumpreachesfullstroke
ordamagetothepumpmayoccur.

Figure7

1.Brakepedals3.Parkingbrakelatch

2.Pedallockinglatch

PedalLockingLatch

Thepedallockinglatch(Figure7)connectsthepedals
togethertoengagetheparkingbrake.

ParkingBrakeLatch

Aknobontheleftsideoftheconsoleactuatesthe
parkingbrakelock(Figure7).T oengagetheparking
brake,connectthepedalswiththelockinglatch,push
downonbothpedals,andpulltheparkingbrakelatch
out.Toreleasetheparkingbrake,depressbothpedals
untiltheparkingbrakelatchretracts.

ThrottleControl

Movethecontrol(Figure8orFigure9)forwardto
increasetheenginespeedandrearwardtodecreasethe
speed.

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Model4500-D

PTOSwitch

ThePTOswitch(Figure8)hastwopositions:On
(engage)andOff(disengage).PushthePTOswitch
forwardtotheOnpositiontostarttheimplementor
cuttingunitblades.PushtheswitchbackwardtotheOff
positiontostopimplementoperation.

Hi-LoSpeedControl

Theswitch(Figure8)allowsthespeedrangetoincrease
fortransportofthemachine.Cuttingdeckswillnot
operateinhighrange.

Figure8

PowerPoint

1.Throttlecontrol

2.Liftlever

3.Hourmeter7.Powerpoint

4.Enginetemperaturegauge

Model4700-D

1.Throttlecontrol

2.Liftlever

3.Hourmeter7.Powerpoint

4.Enginetemperaturegauge

5.PTOswitch

6.Hi-Lospeedcontrol

Figure9

5.PTOswitch

6.Hi-Lospeedcontrol

Thepowerpoint(Figure8)isusedtopoweroptional12
voltelectricalaccessories.

FuelGauge

Thefuelgauge(Figure10)indicatestheleveloffuelin
thetank.

Figure10

1.Fuelgauge

CuttingUnitLiftLatch(CE)

Thecuttingunitliftlatch(Figure11orFigure12)locks
thecentervecuttingunitliftleverswhenthecutting
unitsareintheraisedposition.

LiftLever

Thelever(Figure8)raisesandlowersthecuttingunits.

HourMeter

Thehourmeter(Figure8)showsthetotalhoursthatthe
machinehasbeenoperated.

EngineTemperatureGauge

Thisgauge(Figure8)indicatestheenginecoolant
temperature.

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