Toro 30859N, Groundsmaster 4300-D Operator's Manual

FormNo.3382-138RevA

Groundsmaster

®

4300-DTraction

Unit

ModelNo.30859N—SerialNo.314000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3382-138*A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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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andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
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maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7

Setup...........................................................................10

1AdjustingtheTirePressure....................................10

2AdjustingtheStepHeight.....................................10

3AdjustingtheControlArmPosition........................11

4RemovetheShippingBlocksandPins.....................11

5InstallingRearWeights.........................................12

ProductOverview.........................................................14

Controls...............................................................14

Specications........................................................17

Attachments/Accessories........................................17

Operation....................................................................18

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................18

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................19

AddingFuel...........................................................19

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid...................................20

ChecktheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.........................21

BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................21

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

PushingorTowingtheMachine................................22

JackingPoints........................................................23

TieDowns............................................................23

UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight..........................24

DiagnosticAceDisplay...........................................24

CheckingtheInterlockSwitches...............................24

HydraulicValveSolenoidFunctions..........................26

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

Maintenance.................................................................27

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................27

DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................28

ServiceIntervalChart.............................................29

Lubrication...............................................................29

GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................29

EngineMaintenance..................................................31

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................31

ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter............................31

AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................32

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................32

DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................32

CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections..................32

ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................32

FuelPick-upTubeScreen........................................33

BleedingAirfromtheFuelInjectors..........................33

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................34

ServicingtheBattery...............................................34

Fuses....................................................................34

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................35

AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................35

AdjustingtheRearWheelToe-in..............................35

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................36

RemovingDebrisfromtheCoolingSystem................36

BrakeMaintenance....................................................37

AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................37

AdjustingtheParkingBrake....................................37

BeltMaintenance......................................................38

TensioningtheAlternatorBelt.................................38

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................38

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid...................................38

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.................................39

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................39

ChangingtheCounterbalanceSettings.......................40

HydraulicSystemTestPorts.....................................40

Storage........................................................................41

PreparingtheTractionUnit.....................................41

PreparingtheEngine..............................................41

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Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsISOstandard5395:1990
andANSIB71.4-2004specicationsineffectattimeof
production,whenequippedwithrearweight.Referto
thesectioninthismanualonInstallingRearWeight.

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

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheCEN
standardEN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2012.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long

trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andearprotection.Long
hair,looseclothing,orjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefootor
wearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.

•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.

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.

Operation

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

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•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade

attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel

ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
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.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

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•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.

•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.

–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid

suddenstopsandstarts.

–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe

right-of-way.

–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto

keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof

themachine.

•Raisethecuttingdeckswhendrivingfromoneworkarea

toanother.

•Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,orexhaust

pipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
stoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehotenoughtocause
burns.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7272

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfromoving
parts.

110-8869

117–2718

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.

110-8921

1.Tractionunitspeed

2.Slow

3.Fast

117–0169

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

2.Powerpoint—10amp

3.Headlights—10amp

4.Power—10amp

5.Enginestart—15amp

6.Optionalairrideseatsuspension—10amp

7.EnginecomputermanagementC—10amp

8.EnginecomputermanagementB—10amp

9.EnginecomputermanagementA—10amp

93–6689

1.Danger—donotsitontheplasticshroud.

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93-6681

1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.

117–2385

1.ReadtheOperators
Manual.

2.Engine—start4.Engine—stop

3.Engine—preheat

106-6754

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

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

110-0986

1.Pressthebrakepedalandparkingbrakepedaltosetthe
parkingbrake.

2.Pressthebrakepedaltoapplythebrake.

3.Pressthetractionpedaltomovethemachineforward.

4.Reelenabledmode

5.Transportmode

117–0170

1.Headlights

2.Engage

3.Powertake-off(PTO)

4.Disengage9.Raisecuttingunits

5.Fast

6.Continuousvariable
throttlesetting

7.Slow

8.Lowercuttingunits

10.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

112-5019

1.Enginecoolantunder

2.Explosionhazard—read

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pressure.

theOperator'sManual.

106-6755

3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.

4.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

117-0168

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

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Nopartsrequired

Rearweights(quantityvarieswith
conguration).

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual
EngineOperator'sManual
PartsCatalog
OperatorTrainingMaterial

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

Qty.

Qty.

–

–

–

–

Varies

1
1
1
1

Reviewbeforeoperatingmachine

Adjustthetirepressure.

Adjustthestepheight.

Adjustthecontrolarmposition.

Removeshippingblocksandpins

Installrearweights(orderfromyour
ToroDistributor).

Use

Use

1

AdjustingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

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

Important:Maintainevenpressureinalltirestoensure
uniformcontactwiththeturf.

2

AdjustingtheStepHeight

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Theheightofthestepscanbeadjustedfortheoperators
comfort.

1.Removethe2boltsandnutssecuringthestepbrackets
tothetractionunitframe(Figure2)

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Figure2

1.Step2.Stepbrackets

2.Raiseorlowerthesteptothedesiredheightand
re-securethebracketstotheframewiththe2bolts
andnuts.

3.Repeattheprocedureontheotherstep.

3

AdjustingtheControlArm Position

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thecontrolarmpositioncanbeadjustedfortheoperators
comfort.

1.Loosenthe2boltssecuringthecontrolarmtothe
retainingbracket(Figure3).

Figure3

1.Controlarm3.Bolts(2)

2.Retainingbrackets

2.Rotatethecontrolarmtothedesiredpositionand
tightenthe2bolts.

4

RemovetheShippingBlocks andPins

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Removeanddiscardtheshippingblocksfromthe
cuttingdecks.

2.Removeanddiscardtheshippingpinsfromthecutting
decksuspensionarms.Theshippingpinsstabilizethe
cuttingdecksduringshippingandmustberemoved
beforeoperation.

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5

InstallingRearWeights

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Varies

Rearweights(quantityvarieswithconguration).

Procedure

TheGroundsmaster4300–DTractionUnitcomplieswithISOstandard5395:1990andANSIB71.4-2004Standardswhen
equippedwithrearweightsand/or90lbofcalciumchlorideballastisaddedtorearwheels.Usethefollowingchartsto
determinethecombinationsofweightsrequiredforyourconguration.OrderpartsfromyourlocalAuthorizedToro
Distributor.

WeightP/N110-8985-03

Conguration

BaseUnit6

WithRecycler

Kit

WithSunshade

orCooltops

With4Post

ROPS&

Sunshadeor

Cooltops

Numberofweightstomeet

ANSI(US)standards

90lbcalciumchloride*N/AN/A

90lbcalciumchloride*

90lbcalciumchloride*

*Installtubesinsidethereartiresbeforeaddingcalciumchloride.

Fasteners(2eachrequired)

forweights

3231–34CarriageBolt

104–8301Nut

3231–7CarriageBolt

104–8301Nut

3231–7CarriageBolt

104–8301Nut

WeightLocation

3ontopofbumperand3

underbumper

1ontopofbumperand3

underbumper

1ontopofbumperand3

underbumper

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).

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ProductOverview

Controls

SeatAdjustingKnobs

Theseatadjustinglever(Figure5)allowsyoutoadjustthe
seatforeandaft.Theweightadjustingknobadjuststheseat
fortheoperator'sweight.Theweightgaugeindicateswhen
theseatisadjustedtotheweightoftheoperator.Theheight
adjustingknobadjuststheseatfortheoperator'sheight.

Figure6

1.Tractionpedal4.Brakepedal

2.Mowspeedlimiter5.Parkingbrake

3.Spacers

6.Tiltsteeringpedal

Figure5

1.Weightgauge3.Heightadjustingknob

2.Weightadjustingknob

4.Adjustinglever(foreand
aft)

TractionPedal

Thetractionpedal(Figure6)controlstheforwardandreverse
operation.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardandthe
bottomtomoverearward.Groundspeeddependsonhow
faryoupressthepedal.Fornoload,maximumgroundspeed,
fullypressthepedalwhilethethrottleisintheFastposition.

Tostop,reducefootpressureonthetractionpedalandallow
ittoreturntothecenterposition.

MowSpeedLimiter

Whenthemowspeedlimiter(Figure6)isippedupitwill
controlthemowspeedandallowthecuttingdeckstobe
engaged.Eachspaceradjuststhemowingspeedby½mile
perhour.Themorespacersyouhave,onthetopofthebolt
thesloweryouwillgo.Fortransport,ipbackthemowspeed
limiterandyouwillhavemaximumtransportspeed.

BrakePedal

Pressthebrakepedal(Figure6)tostopthemachine.

ParkingBrake

Toengagetheparkingbrake,(Figure6)pushdownonthe
brakepedalandpressthetopforwardtolatch.Toreleasethe
parkingbrake,pressthebrakepedaluntiltheparkingbrake
latchretracts.

TiltSteeringPedal

Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardsyou,pressthefootpedal
(Figure6)down,andpullthesteeringtowertowardyouto
themostcomfortablepositionandthenreleasethepedal.

ThrottleControl

Movethethrottlecontrol(Figure7)forwardtoincreasethe
enginespeedandrearwardtodecreasespeed.

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