FormNo. 3406-844RevB
Groundsmaster
®
4300-DTraction
Unit
ModelNo.30864—SerialNo.316000501andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3406-844*B
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directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ModelNo.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure1),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure1
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Important callsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,
sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnot
designedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SoundPowerLevel............................................4
SoundPressureLevel........................................4
VibrationLevel....................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup......................................................................10
1AdjustingtheControlArmPosition.................10
2RemovingtheShippingBlocksand
Pins...............................................................10
3AdjustingtheRollerScraper(Optional)...........11
4InstallingtheMulchingBafe
(Optional).......................................................11
5PreparingtheMachine...................................12
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................13
Specications..................................................19
CuttingUnitSpecications................................19
Attachments/Accessories.................................19
BeforeOperation.................................................20
BeforeOperationSafety...................................20
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................21
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................21
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem........................21
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................21
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................22
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel-Lug
Nuts..............................................................22
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................23
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.......................23
BreakingintheMachine...................................24
SelectingaBlade..............................................24
ChangingtheCounterbalanceSettings............24
TheDiagnosticLight.........................................24
ChoosingAccessories......................................25
DuringOperation.................................................26
DuringOperationSafety...................................26
StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................27
CuttingGrasswiththeMachine........................27
DieselParticulateFilterRegeneration...............28
OperatingTips.................................................36
AfterOperation....................................................37
AfterOperationSafety......................................37
IdentifyingtheTie-DownPoints........................37
PushingorT owingtheMachine........................38
HaulingtheMachine.........................................38
Maintenance...........................................................39
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........39
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................40
ServiceIntervalChart.......................................41
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................41
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...................................41
RaisingtheMachine.........................................42
Lubrication..........................................................42
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings................42
EngineMaintenance...........................................44
EngineSafety...................................................44
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................44
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................45
ServicingtheDiesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSootFilter..............................47
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................47
ServicingtheFuelFilter....................................47
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..........................48
ServicingtheFuelSystem................................48
UsingtheFuel-PickupTube..............................48
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................49
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................49
LocatingtheFuses...........................................49
CheckingtheBatteryCondition.........................49
ChargingtheBattery.........................................50
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................50
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............50
AdjustingtheRearWheelT oe-in.......................51
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................51
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................51
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................51
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................52
BrakeMaintenance.............................................53
AdjustingtheParkingBrakes............................53
AdjustingtheParkingBrakeLatch....................53
BeltMaintenance................................................54
ServicingtheAlternatorBelt.............................54
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................54
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................54
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................54
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................56
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.........................56
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................57
TestingthePressureintheHydraulic
System..........................................................57
HydraulicValveSolenoidFunctions..................57
CuttingDeckMaintenance...................................58
SeparatingtheCuttingDecksfromthe
TractionUnit..................................................58
MountingtheCuttingDeckstotheTraction
Unit...............................................................58
ServicingtheFrontRoller.................................58
Storage...................................................................59
PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................59
StoringtheCuttingDeck...................................60
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManual beforeyoustarttheengine.
Ensurethateveryoneusingthisproductknows
howtouseitandunderstandsthewarnings.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
workingonthemachine.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep
bystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
CAUTION
Long-termexposuretonoisewhileoperating
themachinemaycausesomehearingloss.
Wearadequatehearingprotectionwhenever
youoperatethemachineforanextended
periodoftime.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.1m/s
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.4m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=1.18m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.9m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.45m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
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2
2
2
2
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalitemsofsafetyinformationin
theirrespectivesectionsthroughoutthismanual.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1
dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN1 1094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s
earof93dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyV alue
(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto
theproceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-6681
1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-6689
1.Warning—donotcarrypassengers.
decal93-6681
decal106-6755
106-6755
decal93-6689
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto1 15to149N∙m(85to1 10
ft-lb).
decal93-7272
decal110-0986
110-0986
1.Pressthebrakepedalandparkingbrakepedaltosetthe
parkingbrake.
2.Pressthebrakepedaltoapplythebrake.
decal93-7818
3.Pressthetractionpedaltomovethemachineforward.
4.PTOenabledmode
5.Transportmode(NoPTO)
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
decal106-6754
110-8921
decal110-8921
1.Tractionunitspeed
2.Slow
3.Fast
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decal117-2718
117-2718
decal117-4764
117-4764
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3.Cuttinghazardoffoot,mowerblade—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal117-0169
117-0169
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Powerpoint—10A
3.Headlights—10A
4.Power—10A
5.Enginestart—15A
6.Optionalairrideseatsuspension—20A
7.EnginecomputermanagementC—7.5A
8.EnginecomputermanagementB—7.5A
9.EnginecomputermanagementA—7.5A
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual .
2.Engine—start
decal120-4158
120-4158
3.Engine—preheat
4.Engine—shutoff
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decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical
8.Batteryacidcancause
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection. 9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
10.Containslead;donot
Manual.
distancefromthebattery.
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
discard
125-8754
1.Headlights
2.Engage 7.Lowerthecuttingunits
3.Powertake-off(PTO)
4.Disengage
5.Fast
6.Slow
8.Raisethecuttingunits
9.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual .
decal125-8754
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualformaintenanceinformation.
decal125-2927
125-2927
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1.Heightofcut
decal104-1086
104-1086
decal133-2930
133-2930
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—slowthemachinebeforeturning;donotturn
athighspeeds;onlydriveonslopeswiththecuttingunits
lowered;alwayswearaseatbelt.
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection. 5.Warning—donotparkonslopes;locktheparkingbrake,shut
offtheengineandremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthe
machine.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.
6.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donottowthe
machine.
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decal133-2931
133-2931
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—donotdriveacrossordownslopesgreater
than15degrees;onlydriveonslopeswiththecuttingunits
lowered;alwayswearaseatbelt
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection. 5.Warning—donotparkonslopes;locktheparkingbrake,shut
offtheengineandremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthe
machine.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine
6.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donottowthe
machine.
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
Procedure Description
1
2
3
4
5
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Operator'sManual
Engineoperator'smanual 1
Partscatalog 1
Operatortrainingmaterial
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Qty.
Qty.
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1
Reviewthesematerialsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
1
Adjustthecontrolarmposition.
Removeshippingblocksandpins.
Adjusttherollerscraper(optional).
Installthemulchingbafe(optional).
Preparethemachine.
Use
Use
1
AdjustingtheControlArm
Position
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Youcanadjustthecontrolarmpositionforyour
comfort.
1. Loosenthe2boltssecuringthecontrolarmto
theretainingbracket(Figure2).
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Figure2
1.Controlarm 3.Bolts(2)
2.Retainingbrackets
2. Rotatethecontrolarmtothedesiredposition
andtightenthe2bolts.
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2
RemovingtheShipping
BlocksandPins
NoPartsRequired
3. T orquethegreasettingandscrewto41N∙m
(30ft-lb)inanalternatingsequence.
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InstallingtheMulching
Bafe(Optional)
Procedure
1. Removeanddiscardtheshippingblocksfrom
thecuttingdecks.
2. Removeanddiscardtheshippingpinsfromthe
cuttingdecksuspensionarms.
Note:Theshippingpinsstabilizethecutting
decksduringshipping;removethepinsbefore
operatingthemachine.
3
AdjustingtheRoller
Scraper(Optional)
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1. Thoroughlycleandebrisfromthemounting
holesontherearwallandleftsidewallofthe
chamber.
2. Installthemulchingbafeintherearopening
andsecureitwith5angeheadbolts(Figure4).
Theoptionalrearrollerscraperisdesignedtowork
bestwhenthereisanevengapof0.5to1mm(0.020
to0.040inch)betweenthescraperandroller.
1. Loosenthegreasettingandthemounting
screw(Figure3).
Figure3
1.Rollerscraper
2.Mountingscrew
2. Slidethescraperupordownuntilagapof0.5to
1mm(0.020to0.040inch)isachievedbetween
therodandtheroller.
3.Greasetting
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Figure4
1.Mulchingbafe
3. Verifythatmulchingbafedoesnotinterferewith
thetipofthebladeanddoesnotprotrudeinside
thesurfaceoftherearchamberwall.
DANGER
Usingthehigh-liftbladewiththe
mulchingmaycausethebladetobreak,
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resultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.
Donotusthehigh-liftbladewiththe
mulchingbafe.
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5
PreparingtheMachine
NoPartsRequired
CheckingtheTirePressure
Checkthetirepressurebeforeuse;refertoChecking
theTirePressure(page22).
Important:Maintainpressureinalltiresto
ensureagoodquality-of-cutandpropermachine
performance.Donotunderinatethetires.
CheckingtheFluidLevels
1. Checktheengine-oillevelbeforestartingthe
engine;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
(page21).
2. Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbeforestarting
theengine;refertoCheckingtheHydraulic
System(page21).
3. Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingthe
engine;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem
(page51).
GreasingtheMachine
Greasethemachinebeforeuse;refertoGreasingthe
BearingsandBushings(page42).Failuretoproperly
greasethemachineresultsinprematurefailureof
criticalparts.
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ProductOverview
BrakePedal
Pressthebrakepedal(Figure5)tostopthemachine.
Controls
Tilt-SteeringPedal
ParkingBrake
Toengagetheparkingbrake,(Figure5)pushdown
thebrakepedalandpressthetopforwardtolatch.To
releasetheparkingbrake,pressthebrakepedaluntil
theparking-brakelatchretracts.
Figure5
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardyou,pressthefoot
pedal(Figure5)down,andthesteeringtowertoward
youtothemostcomfortableposition,andreleasethe
pedal.
Engine-SpeedSwitch
Theengine-speedswitch(Figure6)has2modesto
changetheenginespeed.T aptheswitchtoincrease
ordecreasetheenginespeedin100rpmincrements.
Holdtheswitchdowntoautomaticallymovethe
enginetoHighorLowidle,dependingonwhichend
oftheswitchthatyoupress.
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1.Tractionpedal 4.Brakepedal
2.Mow-speedlimiter 5.Parkingbrake
3.Spacers
6.Tilt-steeringpedal
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure5)controlstheforwardand
reverseoperation.Pressthetopofthepedaltomove
forwardandthebottomtomoverearward.Ground
speeddependsonhowfaryoupressthepedal.For
noload,maximumgroundspeed,fullypressthepedal
whilethethrottleisintheFASTposition.
Tostop,reducefootpressureonthetractionpedal
andallowittoreturntothecenterposition.
MowSpeedLimiter
Whenthemowspeedlimiter(Figure5)isippedupit
controlsthemowspeedandallowsthecuttingdecks
tobeengaged.Eachspaceradjuststhemowing
speedby½mileperhour.Themorespacersyou
haveonthetopofthebolt,thesloweryouwillgo.For
transport,ipbackthemowspeedlimiterandyouwill
havemaximumtransportspeed.
Figure6
1.Lowermow/raisecontrol
lever
2.Keyswitch 5.Engine-speedswitch
3.InfoCenter
4.Enable/disableswitch
6.Headlightswitch
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch(Figure6)has3positions:OFF ,
ON /PREHEAT ,andSTART .
LowerMow/RaiseControlLever
Thislever(Figure6)raisesandlowersthecutting
decksandalsostartsandstopsthemowerswhenthe
mowersareenabledinthemowmode.Whenstarting
thedecksinthedownposition,thisleverwillturnthe
decksonifthePTOandthemowspeedlimiterare
engaged.
HeadlightSwitch
Pivottheswitchdownwardtoturnontheheadlights
(Figure6).
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Enable/DisableSwitch
Usetheenable/disableswitch(Figure6)inconjunction
withthelowermow/raisecontrollevertooperatethe
mowers.Themowerscannotbeloweredwhenthe
mow/transportleverisintheTRANSPORTposition.
InfoCenter
TheInfoCenterLCDdisplayshowsinformationabout
yourmachinesuchastheoperatingstatus,various
diagnosticsandotherinformationaboutthemachine
(Figure6).
Hydraulic-Filter-Restriction
Indicator
Withtheenginerunningatnormaloperating
temperature,viewtheindicator(Figure7),itshouldbe
inthegreenzone.Whentheindicatorisinthered
zone,changethehydrauliclters.
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Figure8
1.Powerpoint
SeatAdjustingKnobs
Theseat-adjustinglever(Figure9)allowsyoutoadjust
theseatforwardandrearward.Theweight-adjusting
knobadjuststheseatforyourweight.Theweight
gaugeindicateswhentheseatisadjustedtotheyour
weight.Theheight-adjustingknobadjuststheseat
foryourheight.
Figure7
1.Hydraulic-lter-restrictionindicator
PowerPoint
Thepowerpointisa12Vpowersupplyforelectronic
devices(Figure8).
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Figure9
1.Weightgauge 3.Height-adjustingknob
2.Weight-adjustingknob
4.Adjustinglever(forward
andrearward)
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UsingtheInfoCenterLCDDisplay
InfoCenterIconDescription
TheInfoCenterLCDdisplayshowsinformationabout
yourmachinesuchastheoperatingstatus,various
diagnosticsandotherinformationaboutthemachine
(Figure10)Thereisasplashscreenandmain
informationscreenoftheInfoCenter.Youcanswitch
betweenthesplashscreenandmaininformation
screen,atanytime,bypressinganyoftheInfoCenter
buttonsandthenselectingtheappropriatedirectional
arrow.
Figure10
SERVICEDUE
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Indicateswhenscheduledservice
shouldbeperformed
Enginerpm/status—indicatesthe
enginerpm
Hourmeter
Infoicon
Fast
Slow
Fuellevel
Stationaryregenerationrequired
Theglowplugsareactive
Raisethecuttingunits
1.Indicatorlight 3.Middlebutton
2.Rightbutton
•LeftButton,MenuAccess/BackButton—pressthis
buttontoaccesstheInfoCentermenus.Youcan
4.Leftbutton
Lowerthecuttingunits
Sitintheseat
useittobackoutofanymenuyouarecurrently
using.
Theparkingbrakeisengaged
•MiddleButton—usethisbuttontoscrolldown
menus.
•RightButton—usethisbuttontoopenamenu
wherearightarrowindicatesadditionalcontent.
Note:Thepurposeofeachbuttonmaychange
dependingonwhatisrequiredatthetime.Each
buttonislabeledwithanicondisplayingitscurrent
function.
Therangeishigh(Transport)
Neutral
Therangeislow(Mow)
CoolantTemperature(°Cor°F)
Temperature(hot)
ThePTOisengaged
Notallowed
Starttheengine
Shutofftheengine
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InfoCenterIconDescription(cont'd.)
Symbolsareoften
combinedtoform
sentences.Some
examplesareshown
below
Engine
Keyswitch
Cuttingunitsarelowering
Cuttingunitsareraising
PINcode
CANbus
InfoCenter
Badorfailed
Bulb
OutputofTECcontrollerorcontrol
wireinharness
Switch
Releasetheswitch
Changetoindicatedstate
Putthemachineintoneutral
Enginestartisdenied
Engineshutdown
Enginecoolantistoohot
DPFashaccumulationnotication.
RefertoDieselParticulateFilter
Regeneration(page28)fordetails.
Sitdownorengagetheparkingbrake
UsingtheMenus
ToaccesstheInfoCentermenusystem,pressthe
menuaccessbuttonwhileatthemainscreen.This
willbringyoutothemainmenu.Refertothefollowing
tablesforasynopsisoftheoptionsavailablefrom
themenus:
MainMenu
MenuItem Description
Faults TheFaultsmenucontainsalist
Service TheServicemenucontains
Diagnostics TheDiagnosticsmenu
Settings TheSettingsmenuallows
About TheAboutmenuliststhe
Service
MenuItem Description
Hours
Counts
Diagnostics
MenuItem Description
CuttingUnits Indicatestheinputs,qualiers,
Hi/LowRange Indicatestheinputs,qualiers,
oftherecentmachinefaults.
RefertotheServiceManual
oryourToroDistributorfor
moreinformationontheFaults
menuandtheinformation
containedthere.
informationonthemachine
suchashoursofuse,counters,
andothersimilarnumbers.
displaysthestateofeach
machineswitch,sensor,and
controloutput.Y oucanuse
thistotroubleshootcertain
issuesasitwillquicklytellyou
whichmachinecontrolsareon
andwhichareoff.
youtocustomizeandmodify
congurationvariablesonthe
InfoCenterdisplay.
modelnumber,serialnumber,
andsoftwareversionofyour
machine.
Liststhetotalnumberofhours
thatthemachine,engineand
PTOhavebeenon,aswell
asthenumberofhoursthe
machinehasbeentransported
andservicedue.
Listsnumerouscountsthe
machinehasexperienced.
andoutputsforraisingand
loweringthecuttingunits.
andoutputsfordrivingin
transportmode.
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PTO Indicatestheinputs,qualiers,
EngineRun
andoutputsforenablingthe
PTOcircuit.
Indicatestheinputs,qualiers,
andoutputsforstartingthe
engine.
ProtectedMenus
Thereare2operatingcongurationsettingsthatare
adjustablewithintheSettingsMenuoftheInfoCenter:
autoidletimedelayandcounterbalance.T olock
thesesettings,usetheProtectedMenu.
Settings
MenuItem Description
Units
Language
LCDBacklight Controlsthebrightnessofthe
LCDContrast Controlsthecontrastofthe
ProtectedMenus Allowsapersonauthorized
Counterbalance Controlstheamountof
AutoIdle
Controlstheunitsusedonthe
InfoCenter.Themenuchoices
areEnglishorMetric
Controlsthelanguageused
ontheInfoCenter*.
LCDdisplay.
LCDdisplay.
byyourcompanywiththe
PINcodetoaccessprotected
menus.
counterbalanceappliedtothe
cuttingdecks.
Controlstheamountoftime
allowedbeforereturningthe
enginetolowidlewhenthe
machineisstationary.
*Only"operator-faced"textistranslated.Faults,
Service,andDiagnosticsscreensare"service-faced".
Titleswillbeintheselectedlanguage,butmenuitems
areinEnglish.
About
MenuItem Description
Model
SN Liststheserialnumberofthe
MachineControllerRevision Liststhesoftwarerevisionof
InfoCenterRevision Liststhesoftwarerevisionof
CANBus
Liststhemodelnumberofthe
machine.
machine.
themastercontroller .
theInfoCenter.
Liststhemachine
communicationbusstatus.
Note:Atthetimeofdelivery,theinitialpassword
codeisprogrammedbyyourdistributor.
AccessingProtectedMenus
Note:ThefactorydefaultPINcodeforyoumachine
iseither0000or1234.
IfyouchangedthePINcodeandforgotthe
code,contactyourAuthorizedToroDistributorfor
assistance.
1. FromtheMAINMENU ,usethecenterbuttonto
scrolldowntotheSETTINGSMENUandpressthe
rightbutton(Figure11).
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Figure11
2. IntheSETTINGSMENU ,usethecenterbuttonto
scrolldowntothePROTECTEDMENUandpress
therightbutton(Figure12A).
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Figure12
ViewingandChangingthe
ProtectedMenuSettings
1. IntheProtectedMenu,scrolldowntoProtect
Settings.
2. T oviewandchangethesettingswithoutentering
aPINcode,usetherightbuttontochangethe
ProtectSettingstoOFF .
3. T oviewandchangethesettingswithaPIN
code,usetheleftbuttontochangetheProtect
SettingstoON ,setthePINcode,andturnthe
keyintheignitionswitchtotheOFFpositionand
thentotheONposition.
SettingtheCounterbalance
1. IntheSettingsMenu,scrolldownto
Counterbalance.
2. Presstherightbuttontoselectcounterbalance
g028522
andchangebetweenthelow,medium,andhigh
settings.
3. T oenterthePINcode,pressthecenterbutton
untilthecorrectrstdigitappears,thenpress
therightbuttontomoveontothenextdigit
(Figure12BandFigure12C).Repeatthisstep
untilthelastdigitisenteredandpresstheright
buttononcemore.
4. PressthemiddlebuttontoenterthePINcode
(Figure12D).
WaituntiltheredindicatorlightoftheInfoCenter
illuminates.
Note:IftheInfoCenteracceptsthePINcode
andtheprotectedmenuisunlocked,theword
“PIN”displaysintheupperrightcornerofthe
screen.
Note:RotatethekeyswitchtotheOFFpositionand
thentotheONpositionlockstheprotectedmenu.
Youhavetheabilitytoviewandchangethesettingsin
theProtectedMenu.OnceyouaccesstheProtected
Menu,scrolldowntoProtectSettingsoption.Usethe
rightbuttontochangethesetting.SettingtheProtect
SettingstoOFFallowsyoutoviewandchangethe
settingsintheProtectedMenuwithoutenteringthe
PINcode.SettingtheProtectSettingstoONhidesthe
protectedoptionsandrequiresyoutoenterthePIN
codetochangethesettingintheProtectedMenu.
AfteryousetthePINcode,rotatethekeyswitchOFF
andbacktotheONpositiontoenableandsavethis
feature.
SettingtheAutoIdle
1. IntheSettingsMenu,scrolldowntoAutoIdle.
2. Presstherightbuttontochangetheautoidle
timebetweenOFF ,8S,10S,15S,20S,and30S.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Transportwidth
Widthofcut 229cm(90inches)
Length
Height
Fueltankcapacity
Transportspeed
Mowingspeed
Netweight*
*Withcuttingdecksanduids
CuttingUnitSpecications
Length
Width
Height
Weight
226cm(89inches)
320cm(126inches)
218cm(86inches)
51L(13.5USgallons)
0to16km/h(0to10mph)
0to13km/h(0to8mph)
1492kg(3,289lb)
86.4cm(34inches)
86.4cm(34inches)
24.4cm(9.6inches)tocarriermount
26.7cm(10–1/2inches)at3/4inchheightofcut
34.9cm(13–3/4inches)at4inchheightofcut
88kg(195lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance
andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgotowww.Toro.comfora
listofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
TobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimalperformanceofyourT oroequipment,countonT oro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.
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Operation
FuelSafety
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson
themachineandinthemanual(s)beforestarting
themachine.
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Knowhowtostopthemachineandenginequickly.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.
• Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.
• Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.
• Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
• Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana180-daysupplyoffuel.
• Donotoperatethemachinewithoutthe
entireexhaustsysteminplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
•Checkthatallsafetydevicesareattached
andfunctioningproperly.Thisincludes,but
isnotlimitedto,operator-presencecontrols;
safetyswitchesandshields;therollover
protectionsystemanddevices;grasscatcheror
discharge-openingguard;andbrakes.Donot
operatethemachineunlessallsafetydevicesare
inpositionandfunctioningasintendedbythe
manufacturer.
•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe
blades,bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenot
wornordamaged.Replacewornordamaged
bladesandboltsinsetstopreservebalance.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
potentiallythrow.
•EnsurethatalldrivesareintheNEUTRALposition,
theparkingbrakeisengaged,andyouareinthe
operatingpositionbeforeyoustarttheengine.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.
• Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
• Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
• Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel
tankwhiletheengineisrunning.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundandawayfromyour
vehiclebeforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andaddfueltoitwhileitisontheground.Ifthis
isnotpossible,thenaddfuelusingaportable
containerratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Fillthefueltankuntilthefuellevelis25mm(1
inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.Donot
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overllthefueltank.Replacethefuel-tankcap
andtightenitsecurely.
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page21).
FuelTable
Dieselfuelspecication
ASTMD975
No.1-DS15
No.2-DS15
EN590 EuropeanUnion
ISO8217DMX
JISK2204GradeNo.2
KSM-2610
Location
USA
International
Japan
Korea
CheckingtheCooling
System
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checkthecoolingsystem;refertoCheckingthe
CoolingSystem(page51).
CheckingtheHydraulic
System
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checkthehydraulicsystem;refertoCheckingthe
HydraulicLinesandHoses(page57).
FillingtheFuelTank
FuelSpecication
Important:Useonlyultra-lowsulphurdiesel
fuel.Fuelwithhigherratesofsulfurdegrades
thedieseloxidationcatalyst(DOC),whichcauses
operationalproblemsandshortenstheservicelife
ofenginecomponents.
Failuretoobservethefollowingcautionsmay
damagetheengine.
•Neverusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadofdiesel
fuel.
•Nevermixkeroseneorusedengineoilwiththe
dieselfuel.
•Neverkeepfuelincontainerswithzincplatingon
theinside.
•Donotusefueladditives.
•Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuels.
•Purchasefuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin
180daystoensurefuelfreshness.
Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(No.2-D)at
temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwinter-grade
fuel(No.1-DorNo.1-D/2-Dblend)belowthat
temperature.
Note:Useofwinter-gradefuelatlowertemperatures
provideslowerashpointandcoldowcharacteristics
whicheasesstartingandreducesfuellterplugging.
Usingsummer-gradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)
contributestowardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreased
powercomparedtowinter-gradefuel.
Biodiesel
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelof
uptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petroleumdiesel).
Sulfurcontent:Ultra-lowsulfur(<15ppm)
Biodieselfuelspecication:ASTMD6751or
EN14214
Blendedfuelspecication: ASTMD975,EN590,
orJISK2204
Important:Thepetroleumdieselportionmust
beultra-lowsulfur.
Observethefollowingprecautions:
•Biodieselblendsmaydamagepaintedsurfaces.
•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblends
incoldweather.
•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuel
astheymaybedegradedovertime.
PetroleumDiesel
Cetanerating:45orhigher
Sulfurcontent:Ultra-lowsulfur(<15ppm)
•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatime
afterconvertingtobiodieselblends.
•ContactyourAuthorizedT oroDistributorifyou
wishformoreinformationonbiodiesel.
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FuelTankCapacity
CheckingtheTirePressure
Fueltankcapacity:53L(14USgallons)
AddingFuel
Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.
Thiswillminimizepossiblebuildupofcondensation
insidethefueltank.
ServiceInterval: Beforeeachuseordaily
Thecorrectairpressureinthefrontandreartiresis
83to103kPa(12to15psi).
Important:Maintainpressureinalltiresto
ensureagoodqualityofcutandpropermachine
performance.Donotunderinatethetires.
Checktheairpressureinallthetiresbefore
operatingthemachine.
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Figure14
Figure13
Note:Fillthetankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to
1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.
CheckingtheTorqueofthe
Wheel-LugNuts
ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour
Aftertherst10hours
Every250hours
WARNING
Failuretomaintainthepropertorqueofthe
wheelnutscouldresultinfailureorlossofa
wheel,andmayresultinpersonalinjury.
g031599
Torquethefrontandrear-wheelnutsto94to
122N·m(70to90ft-lb)afterthersthourof
operation,aftertherst10hoursofoperation,
andevery250hoursthereafter.
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AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Important:Thiscuttingdeckoftencuts
approximately6mm(1/4inch)lowerthanareel
cuttingunitwiththesamebenchsetting.Itmay
benecessarytohavetheserotarycuttingdeck’s
benchset6mm(1/4inch)abovethatofreels
cuttinginthesamearea.
Important:Accesstotherearcuttingunitsis
greatlyimprovedbyremovingthecuttingunit
fromthetractor.Iftheunitisequippedwitha
Sidewinder®,sidewindthecuttingunitstothe
right,removetherearcuttingunit,andslideitout
totherightside.
1. Lowerthecuttingdecktotheground,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeyfromignitionswitch.
2. Loosentheboltsecuringeachheight-of-cut
brackettotheheight-of-cutplate(frontandeach
side)asshowninFigure15.
3. Beginningwithfrontadjustment,removethe
bolt.
6. Positionthetappedplatein-linewiththespacer.
7. Installtheboltnger-tight.
8. Repeatstepsthroughforeachsideadjustment.
9. T orqueall3boltsto41N∙m(30ft-lb).Always
tightenthefrontboltrst.
Note:Adjustmentsofmorethan3.8cm(1–1/2
inches)mayrequiretemporaryassemblytoan
intermediateheighttopreventbinding(e.g.,
changingfrom3.1to7cm(1.25to2.75inches)
heightofcut).
CheckingtheInterlock
Switches
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate
unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
Figure15
1.Height-of-cutbracket 3.Spacer
2.Height-of-cutplate
4. Whilesupportingthechamber,removethe
spacer(Figure15).
5. Movethechambertothedesiredheightof
cutandinstallaspacerintothedesignated
height-of-cutholeandslot(Figure16).
• Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
• Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Theinterlockswitchesstopthemachinewhenyou
raisefromtheseatwhilethetractionpedalispressed.
However,theoperatormaygetofftheseatwhile
theengineisrunningandthetractionpedalisinthe
NEUTRALposition.Althoughtheenginecontinuesto
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runifthePTOswitchisdisengagedandthetraction
pedalisreleased,shutoffthebeforerisingfromthe
seat.
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunit,shutofftheengine,andsetthe
parkingbrake.
2. Pressthetractionpedal.Turnthekeyinthe
ignitionswitchtotheONposition.
Note:Iftheenginecranks,thereisa
malfunctionintheinterlocksystem.Correctthis
malfunctionbeforeoperatingthemachine.
3. TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheON
position,risefromtheseat,andmovethePTO
switchtotheONposition.
Figure16
Note:ThePTOshouldnotengage.Ifthe
PTOengages,thereisamalfunctioninthe
interlocksystem.Correctthismalfunctionbefore
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operatingthemachine.
4. Engagetheparkingbrake,turnthekeyinthe
ignitionswitchtotheONposition,startthe
engine,andmovethetractionpedaloutofthe
NEUTRALposition.
Note:TheInfoCenterdisplays"tractiondenied"
andthemachineshouldnotmove.Ifthe
machinedoesmove,thereisamalfunctionin
theinterlocksystem.Correctthismalfunction
beforeoperatingthemachine.
BreakingintheMachine
Toensurethatoptimumperformanceoftheparking
brakesystemismet,burnish(break-in)thebrakes
beforeuse.Settheforwardtractionspeedto6.4km/h
(4mph)tomatchthereversetractionspeed.(All8
spacersmovedtothetopofthemowspeedcontrol.)
Withtheengineathighidle,proceedforwardwiththe
mowspeedcontrolstopengagedandridethebrake
for15seconds.Proceedbackwardatfullreverse
speedandridethebrakefor15seconds.Repeat
this5timeswaiting1minutebetweeneachforward
andreversecycletoavoidoverheatingthebrakes.
Youmayneedtoadjustthebrakesafterbreakingin
themachine;refertoAdjustingtheParkingBrakes
(page53).
Changing the
CounterbalanceSettings
Duringdifferenttimesofthemowingseasonorwhen
turfconditionsvary,theamountofcounterbalance
(upwardlift)requiredonthecuttingdeckscanbe
changedtomeettheconditions.
1. Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lower
thecuttingdecks,shutofftheengine,engage
theparkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromthe
ignitionswitch.
2. IntheInfoCenterSettingsMenu,scrolldownto
Counterbalance.
3. Presstherightbuttontoselectcounterbalance
andchangebetweenthelow,medium,andhigh
settings.
Note:Oncetheadjustmenthasbeen
completed,movethemachinetoatestareaand
operatethemachinewiththenewsetting.The
newcounterbalancedsettingmaychangethe
effectiveheightofcut.
SelectingaBlade
StandardCombinationSail
Thisbladewasdesignedtoprovideexcellentliftand
dispersioninalmostanycondition.Ifmoreorlesslift
anddischargevelocityisrequired,consideradifferent
blade.
Attributes:Excellentliftanddispersioninmost
conditions.
AngledSail
Thebladegenerallyperformsbestinlowerheightsof
cut–1.9to6.4cm(3/4to2–1/2inches).
Attributes:
•Dischargeremainsmoreevenatlowerheightsof
cut.
•Dischargehaslesstendencytothrowleftandthus
acleanerlookaroundbunkersandfairways.
•Lowerpowerrequirementatlowerheightsand
denseturf.
AtomicBlade
Thisbladewasdesignedtoprovideexcellentleaf
mulching.
TheDiagnosticLight
Themachineisequippedwithadiagnostic,lightwhich
indicatesifthemachinedetectsamalfunction.The
diagnosticlightislocatedontheInfoCenter,above
thedisplayscreen(Figure17).Whenthemachine
isfunctioningproperlyandthekeyswitchismoved
totheON /RUNposition,thediagnosticlightturnson
brieytoindicatethatthelightisworkingproperly .
Whenamachineadvisorymessagedisplays,thelight
willilluminatewhenthemessageispresent.Whena
faultmessageisdisplayed,thelightblinksuntilthe
faultisresolved.
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Figure17
1.Diagnosticlight
Attributes:Excellentleafmulching
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ChoosingAccessories
OptionalEquipmentCongurations
AngleSailBlade HighLiftParallelSail
GrassCutting:1.9to4.4
cm(0.75to1.75inches)
HeightofCut
GrassCutting:5to6.4
cm(2.00to2.50inches)
HeightofCut
GrassCutting:7to10
cm(2.75to4.00inches)
HeightofCut
LeafMulching Recommendedforuse
Pros Evendischargeat
Cons Doesnotliftthegrass
Recommendedinmost
applications
Recommendedforthick
orlushturf
Mayworkwellinlushturf
withthemulchingbafe
lowerheightofcut
Cleanerlookaround
bunkersandfairways
Lowerpower
requirements
wellinhighheight
ofcutapplications
Wetorstickygrass
hasatendencyto
buildupinthechamber,
leadingtopoorquality
ofcutandhigherpower
requirements
Blade (Donotusewith
themulchingbafe)
Mayworkwellinlightor
sparseturf
Recommendedforlight
orsparseturf
Recommendedinmost
applications
NotAllowed Usewithcombination
Moreliftandhigher
dischargevelocity
Sparseorlimpturf
ispickedupat
highheightofcut
Wetorstickyclippings
aredischargedefciently
Requiresmorepowerto
runinsomeapplications
Tendstowindrow
atlowerheightof
cutinlushgrass
Donotusewiththe
mulchingbafe
MulchingBafe RollerScraper
Hasbeenshownto
improvedispersionand
aftercutperformance
onnortherngrasses
thatarecutatleast3
timesperweekandless
than1/3ofthegrass
bladeisremoved.
Donotusewiththe
highliftparallelsail
blade
sailoranglesailblade
only
Mayimprovedispersion
andappearance
incertaingrass
cuttingapplications
Verygoodforleaf
mulching
Grasswillbuildupinthe
chamberifattemptingto
removetoomuchgrass
withbafeinplace
Canbeusedanytime
thatrollersbuildupwith
grassorlargeatgrass
clumpsofgrassare
seen.Thescrapers
mayactuallyincrease
clumpingincertain
applications.
Reducesrollerbuildup
incertainapplications
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DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsthatmaycauseinjuriestohimself/herself
andothersandfordamagetoproperty.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingeyeprotection:
slip-resistant,substantialfootprotection.Tieback
longhairanddonotwearjewelry .
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories
requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand
safely.
•Keepallbodyparts,includinghandsandfeet,
awayfromallmovingparts.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Keepthedirectionofthemowerdischargeaway
frompeopleandpets.
•Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely
necessary.Ifyoumustmowinreverse,look
behindanddownforsmallchildrenbeforeand
whilemovingthemachineinreverse.Stayalert
andstopthemachineifachildentersthearea.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll
overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge
cavesin.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflighting.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction
couldcausethemachinetoslide.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthebladesafter
strikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal
vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing,
especiallywhilecrossinglooseterrainsuchas
gravel.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Turnontheashingwarninglightsonthemachine
wheneveryoutravelonapublicroad,except
wheresuchuseisprohibitedbylaw.
•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentandshutoff
theenginebeforeaddingfuelandadjustingthe
heightofcut.
•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingthe
engineand,iftheenginehasafuel-shutoffvalve,
shutoffthefuelwhenyouhavenishedoperating
themachine.
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gasesareenclosed.
•Neverleavearunningengineunattended.
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
–Stopthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Settheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotchangethegovernorsettingsonor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat
excessivespeedmayincreasethepotentialfor
personalinjury.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.
•Useaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedby
TheT oro®Companyonly.
RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)Safety
•DonotremovetheROPSfromthemachine.
•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou
canreleaseitquicklyintheeventofanemergency.
•Alwayswearyourseatbelt.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances,suchas
branches,doorways,andelectricalwires,before
drivingthemachineunderthem.Donotcontact
them.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage
andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise
it.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedby
TheT oro®Company .
SlopeSafety
•Slowdownthemachineanduseextracareon
hillsides.Travelintherecommendeddirectionon
hillsides.Turfconditionscanaffectthestabilityof
themachine.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachine
onaslope.Ifthetireslosetraction,disengage
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theblade(s)andproceedslowlystraightdownthe
slope.
•Donotturnthemachinesharply.Usecarewhen
reversingthemachine.
•Whenoperatingthemachineonaslope,always
keepallcuttingunitslowered.
•Avoidturningthemachineonslopes.Ifyoumust
turn,turnslowlyandgraduallydownhill,ifpossible.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingthemachinewith
attachments;theycanaffectthestabilityofthe
machine.Followtherecommendationsforusing
themachineonaslopeinthisOperator’sManual.
StartingandShuttingOff
theEngine
Important:Thefuelsystemautomaticallybleeds
itselfbeforestartingtheengineifyouarestarting
theengineforthersttime,theenginehasshut
offduetolackoffuel,oryouhaveperformed
maintenanceonthefuelsystem.
StartingtheEngine
1. Sitontheseat,keepyourfootoffthetraction
pedalsothatitisinNEUTRAL ,engagetheparking
brake,settheengine-speedswitchtotheMID
position,andensurethattheEnable/Disable
switchisintheDISABLEposition.
CuttingGrasswiththe
Machine
Note:Cuttinggrassataratethatloadstheengine
promotesDPFregeneration.
1. Movethemachinetothejobsite.
2. Wheneverpossible,settheengine-speedswitch
tohighidle.
3. EngagethePTOswitch.
4. Graduallymovethetractionpedalforwardand
slowlydrivethemachineoverthemowingarea.
5. Oncethefrontofthecuttingunitsareoverthe
mowingarea,lowerthecuttingunits.
6. Cutgrasssothatthebladescancutand
dischargeclippingsatahighratewhile
producingagoodqualityofcut.
Note:Ifthecuttingrateistoohigh,thequality
ofcutmaydeteriorate.Reducetheground
speedofthemachineorreducethewidthofcut
toregainhighidleenginespeed.
7. Whenthecuttingunitsareoverthefaredgeof
themowingarea,liftthecuttingunits.
8. Performatear-shapedturntoquicklylineupfor
yournextpass.
2. TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheRUN
position.
3. Whentheglowindicatordims,turnthekeyinthe
ignitionswitchtotheSTARTposition.Release
thekeyimmediatelywhentheenginestartsand
allowittoreturntotheRUNposition.
4. Runtheengineatlowidlespeeduntilitwarms
up.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1. MoveallcontrolstoNEUTRAL ,settheparking
brake,movetheengine-speedswitchtothe
LOWIDLEpositionandallowtheenginetoreach
lowidlespeed.
Important:Allowtheenginetoidlefor5
minutesbeforeshuttingitoffafterafull
loadoperation.Failuretodosomayleadto
troubleonaturbo-chargedengine.
2. TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOFF
positionandremovethekey.
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DieselParticulateFilter
Regeneration
Thedieselparticulatelter(DPF)ispartoftheexhaust
system.Thediesel-oxidationcatalystoftheDPF
reducesharmfulgassesandthesootlterremoves
sootfromtheengineexhaust.
TheDPFregenerationprocessusesheatfromthe
engineexhausttoincineratethesootaccumulatedon
thesootlter,convertingthesoottoash,andclears
thechannelsofthesootltersothatlteredengine
exhaustowsouttheDPF .
Theenginecomputermonitorstheaccumulationof
sootbymeasuringthebackpressureintheDPF .If
thebackpressureistoohigh,sootisnotincinerating
inthesootlterthroughnormalengineoperation.T o
keeptheDPFclearofsoot,rememberthefollowing:
•Passiveregenerationoccurscontinuouslywhile
theengineisrunning—runtheengineatfull
enginespeedwhenpossibletopromoteDPF
regeneration.
•Ifthebackpressureistoohigh,theengine
computersignalsyouthroughtheInfoCenter
whenadditionalprocesses(assistandreset
regeneration)arerunning.
•Allowtheassistandresetregenerationprocessto
completebeforeshuttingofftheengine.
Operateandmaintainyourmachinewiththefunction
oftheDPFinmind.Engineloadathighidle
enginespeedgenerallyproduceadequateexhaust
temperatureforDPFregeneration.
Important:Minimizetheamountoftimethatyou
idletheengineoroperatetheengineatlow-engine
speedtohelpreducetheaccumulationofsootin
thesootlter.
CAUTION
Theexhausttemperatureishot(approximately
600°C(1112°F)duringDPFparked
regenerationorrecoveryregeneration.Hot
exhaustgascanharmyouorotherpeople.
• Neveroperatetheengineinanenclosed
area.
• Makesurethattherearenoammable
materialsaroundtheexhaustsystem.
• Nevertouchahotexhaustsystem
component.
• Neverstandnearoraroundtheexhaust
pipeofthemachine.
DPFSootAccumulation
•Overtime,theDPFaccumulatessootinthesoot
lter.Thecomputerfortheenginemonitorsthe
sootlevelintheDPF .
•Whenenoughsootaccumulates,thecomputer
informsyouthatitistimetoregeneratethediesel
particulatelter.
•DPFregenerationisaprocessthatheatstheDPF
toconvertthesoottoash.
•Inadditiontothewarningmessages,thecomputer
reducesthepowerproducedbytheengineat
differentsoot-accumulationlevels.
EngineWarningMessages—SootAccumulation
IndicationLevel
Level1:Engine
Warning
Level2:Engine
Warning
FaultCode
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Figure18
CheckEngine
SPN3719,FMI16
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Figure19
CheckEngine
SPN3719,FMI0
EnginePowerRating RecommendedAction
Thecomputerde-ratesthe
enginepowerto85%
Thecomputerde-ratesthe
enginepowerto50%
Performaparkedregeneration
assoonaspossible;referto
ParkedRegeneration(page32).
Performarecoveryregeneration
assoonaspossible;referto
RecoveryRegeneration
(page35).
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DPFAshAccumulation
•Thelighterashisdischargedthroughtheexhaust
system;theheavierashcollectsinthesootlter.
•Ashisaresidueoftheregenerationprocess.Over
time,thedieselparticulatelteraccumulatesash
thatdoesnotdischargewiththeengineexhaust.
•Thecomputerfortheenginecalculatestheamount
ofashaccumulatedintheDPF.
InfoCenterAdvisoryandEngineWarningMessages—AshAccumulation
•Whenenoughashaccumulates,theengine
computersendsinformationtotheInfoCenterin
theformofasystemadvisoryoranenginefaultto
indicatetheaccumulationofashintheDPF .
•Theadvisoryandfaultsareindicationsthatitis
timetoservicetheDPF .
•Inadditiontothewarnings,thecomputerreduces
thepowerproducedbytheengineatdifferent
ash-accumulationlevels.
Indication
Level1:
System
Advisory
Level2:
Engine
Warning
Level3:
Engine
Warning
Level
AdvisoryorFaultCode
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EngineSpeed
Reduction
None
EnginePowerRating RecommendedAction
Notifyyourservice
100%
departmentthatadvisory
#179displaysinthe
InfoCenter.
Figure20
Advisory#179
ServicetheDPF;
refertoServicingthe
Diesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSoot
Filter(page47)
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Figure21
None
Thecomputer
de-ratestheengine
powerto85%
CheckEngine
SPN3720,FMI16
ServicetheDPF;
refertoServicingthe
Diesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSoot
Filter(page47)
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Figure22
None
Thecomputer
de-ratestheengine
powerto50%
CheckEngine
SPN3720,FMI0
Level4:
Engine
Warning
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Figure23
CheckEngine
SPN3251,FMI0
Enginespeedatmax
torque+200rpm
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Thecomputer
de-ratestheengine
powerto50%
ServicetheDPF;
refertoServicingthe
Diesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSoot
Filter(page47)
TypesofDieselParticulateFilterRegeneration
Typesofdieselparticulatelterregenerationthatareperformedwhilethemachineisoperating:
TypeofRegeneration ConditionsforDPFregeneration DPFdescriptionofoperation
Passive
Assist
Reset
Occursduringnormaloperationofthemachineat
high-enginespeedorhigh-engineload
Occursasaresultoflow-enginespeed,low-engine
load,orafterthecomputerdetectsbackpressure
intheDPF
Occursafterassistregenerationonlyifthe
computerdetectsthatassistregenerationdidnot
sufcientlyreducethesootlevel
Alsooccursevery100hourstoresetbaseline
sensorreadings
TheInfoCenterdoesnotdisplayaniconindicating
passiveregeneration.
Duringpassiveregeneration,theDPFprocesses
high-heatexhaustgasses;oxidizingharmful
emissionsandburningsoottoash.
RefertoPassiveDPFRegeneration(page31).
Whentheassist/reset-regenerationicon
isdisplayedintheInfoCenter,anassist
regenerationisinprogress.
Duringassistregeneration,thecomputercontrols
theintakethrottletoincreasetheexhaust
temperature,enablingassistregenerationtooccur.
RefertoAssistDPFRegeneration(page31).
Whentheassist/reset-regenerationicon
isdisplayedintheInfoCenter,aregenerationisin
progress.
Duringresetregeneration,thecomputercontrols
theintakethrottleandfuelinjectorstoincreasethe
exhausttemperatureduringregeneration.
RefertoResetRegeneration(page32).
Typesofdieselparticulatelterregenerationthatrequireyoutoparkthemachine:
TypeofRegeneration ConditionsforDPFregeneration DPFdescriptionofoperation
Parked
Sootbuildupoccursasaresultofprolonged
operationatlow-enginespeedorlow-engineload.
Mayalsooccurasaresultofusingincorrectfuel
oroil
Thecomputerdetectsbackpressureduetosoot
buildupandrequestsaparkedregeneration
Whentheparked-regenerationicon
isdisplayedintheInfoCenter ,aregenerationis
requested.
•Performtheparkedregenerationassoonas
possibletoavoidneedingarecoveryregeneration.
•Aparkedregenerationrequires30to60minutes
tocomplete.
•Youmusthaveatleasta1/4tankoffuelinthe
tank.
•Youmustparkthemachinetoperformarecovery
regeneration.
RefertoParkedRegeneration(page32).
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Typesofdieselparticulatelterregenerationthatrequireyoutoparkthemachine:(cont'd.)
TypeofRegeneration ConditionsforDPFregeneration DPFdescriptionofoperation
Recovery
Occursasaresultofignoringparkedregeneration
requestsandcontinuingoperation,addingmore
sootwhentheDPFisalreadyinneedofaparked
regeneration
Whentherecovery-regenerationicon is
displayedintheInfoCenter ,arecoveryregeneration
isrequested.
ContactyourAuthorizedToroDistributorto
haveaservicetechnicianperformtherecovery
regeneration.
•Arecoveryregenerationrequiresupto4hours
tocomplete.
•Youmusthaveatleasta1/2tankoffuelinthe
machine.
•Youmustparkthemachinetoperformarecovery
regeneration.
RefertoRecoveryRegeneration(page35).
PassiveDPFRegeneration
•Passiveregenerationoccursaspartofnormal
engineoperation.
•Whileoperatingthemachine,runtheengineat
full-enginespeedwhenpossibletopromoteDPF
regeneration.
AssistDPFRegeneration
•Whileoperatingthemachine,runtheengineat
fullenginespeedwhenpossibletopromoteDPF
regeneration.
•The
icondisplaysintheInfoCenterwhile
theassistregenerationisprocessing.
•Wheneverpossible,donotshutofftheengineor
reduceenginespeedwhiletheassistregeneration
isprocessing.
Important:Allowthemachinetocompletethe
assistregenerationprocessbeforeshutting
offtheengine.
Note:Theassistregenerationisnished
processingwhenthe
theInfoCenter.
icondisappearsfrom
Figure24
Assist/reset-regenerationicon
•Theassist/reset-regenerationicondisplaysinthe
InfoCenter(Figure24).
•Thecomputertakescontroloftheintakethrottleto
increasethetemperatureoftheengineexhaust.
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ResetRegeneration
ParkedRegeneration
Figure25
Assist/reset-regenerationicon
•Theassist/reset-regenerationicondisplaysinthe
InfoCenter(Figure25).
•Thecomputertakescontroloftheintakethrottle
andchangesthefuelinjectionoperationto
increasethetemperatureoftheengineexhaust.
Important:Theassist/reset-regeneration
iconindicatesthattheexhausttemperature
dischargedfromofyourmachinemaybe
hotterthanduringregularoperation.
•Whileoperatingthemachine,runtheengineat
fullenginespeedwhenpossibletopromoteDPF
regeneration.
•The icondisplaysintheInfoCenterwhile
theresetregenerationisprocessing.
•Wheneverpossible,donotshutofftheengineor
reduceenginespeedwhiletheresetregeneration
isprocessing.
Important:Allowthemachinetocompletethe
resetregenerationprocessbeforeshuttingoff
theengine.
Note:Theresetregenerationisnished
processingwhenthe
theInfoCenter.
icondisappearsfrom
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Figure26
Parked-regenerationrequesticon
•Theparked-regenerationrequestedicondisplays
intheInfoCenter(Figure26).
•Ifaparkedregenerationisneeded,theInfoCenter
displaysenginewarningSPN3719,FMI16
(Figure27)andtheenginecomputerderates
enginepowerto85%.
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Figure27
Important:Ifyoudonotcompleteaparked
regenerationwithin2hours,theengine
computerderatesenginepowerto50%.
•Aparkedregenerationrequires30to60minutes
tocomplete.
•Ifyouareauthorizedbyyourcompany,youneed
thePINcodetoperformtheparked-regeneration
process.
PreparingtoPerformaParkedorRecovery
Regeneration
1. Ensurethatthemachinehasatleast1/4tank
offuel.
2. Movethemachineoutsidetoanareaawayfrom
combustiblematerials.
3. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
4. Ensurethatthetractioncontrolormotion-control
leversareintheNEUTRALposition.
5. Ifapplicable,lowerthecuttingunitsandshut
themoff.
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6. Engagetheparkingbrake.
7. SetthethrottletothelowIDLEposition.
PerformingaParkedRegeneration
Note:Forinstructionsonunlockingprotectedmenus,
refertoAccessingProtectedMenus(page17).
1. Accesstheprotectedmenuandunlockthe
protectedsettingssubmenu(Figure28);referto
AccessingProtectedMenus(page17).
Figure28
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Figure30
4. Whenthe“InitiateDPFRegen.Areyousure?”
messagedisplays,pressthecenterbutton
(Figure31).
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2. NavigatetotheMAINMENU ,pressthecenter
buttontoscrolldowntotheSERVICEMENU ,and
presstherightbuttontoselecttheSERVICE
option(Figure29).
Note:TheInfoCentershoulddisplaythePIN
indicatorintheupperrightcornerofthedisplay .
Figure29
3. IntheSERVICEMENU ,pressthemiddlebutton
untiltheDPFREGENERA TIONoptionsdisplays,
andpresstherightbuttontoselecttheDPF
REGENERATIONoption(Figure30).
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Figure31
5. Ifthecoolanttemperatureisbelow60°C(140°F)
the“Insure
isrunningandabove60C/140F”
messagedisplays.(Figure32).
Observethetemperatureinthedisplay,andrun
themachineatfullthrottleuntilthetemperature
reaches60°C(140°F),thenpressthecenter
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button.
Note:Ifthecoolanttemperatureisabove60°C
(140°F)thisscreenisskipped.
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Figure32
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Figure34
6. MovethethrottlecontroltoLOWIDLEandpress
thecenterbutton(Figure33).
Figure33
7. Thefollowingmessagesdisplayastheparked
regenerationprocessbegins:
A. The“InitiatingDPFRegen.”message
displays(Figure34).
B. The“Waitingon ”messagedisplays
(Figure35).
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Figure35
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C. Thecomputerdetermineswhetherthe
regenerationruns.Oneofthefollowing
messagesdisplaysintheInfoCenter:
•Iftheregenerationisallowed,the
“RegenInitiated.Allowupto30minutes
forcompletion”messagedisplaysin
theInfoCenter,waitforthemachine
tocompletetheparkedregeneration
process(Figure36).
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Figure36
•Iftheregenerationprocessisnot
allowedbytheenginecomputer,the
“DPFRegenNotAllowed”message
displaysintheInfoCenter(Figure37).
Presstheleftbuttontoexittothehome
screen
Important:Ifyoudidnotmeetallthe
requirementsforregenerationorif
lessthan50hourshavepassedsince
thelastregeneration,the“DPFRegen
NotAllowed”messageappears.
Theengineiscold—wait.
Theengineiswarm—wait.
Theenginehot—regenerationinprogress
(percentcomplete).
9. Theparkedregenerationiscompletewhenthe
“RegenComplete”messagedisplaysinthe
InfoCenter.Presstheleftbuttontoexittothe
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homescreen(Figure38).
Figure37
8. Whiletheregenerationisrunning,theInfoCenter
returnstothehomescreenandshowsthe
followingicons:
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Figure38
RecoveryRegeneration
•Ifyouignoretherequestforaparkedregeneration
(displayedintheInfoCenter)andcontinueto
operatethemachine,acriticalamountofsoot
buildsupintheDPF .
•Ifarecoveryregenerationisneeded,the
InfoCenterdisplaysenginewarningSPN3719,
FMI16(Figure39)andtheenginecomputer
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deratesenginepowerto85%.
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Figure39
Important:Ifyoudonotcompletearecovery
regenerationwithin15minutes,theengine
computerderatesenginepowerto50%.
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•Performarecovery-regenerationwhenever
thereisalossofenginepowerandaparked
regenerationcannoteffectivelycleantheDPFof
soot.
•Arecoveryregenerationrequiresupto4hours
tocomplete.
•Youneedadistributortechniciantoperformthe
recoveryregenerationprocess;contactyour
AuthorizedT oroDistributor.
OperatingTips
andshreddingcausesthegrasstoturnbrownat
theedgeswhichimpairsgrowthandincreases
susceptibilitytodiseases.Alwaysmakesurethatthe
bladeisingoodconditionandafullsailispresent.
CheckingtheConditionofthe
Decks
Makesurethatthecuttingchambersareingood
condition.Straightenanybendsinthechamber
componentstoensurethatthecorrectblade
tip/chamberclearance.
BecomingFamiliarizedwiththe
Machine
Beforemowinggrass,practiceoperatingthemachine
inanopenarea.Startandshutofftheengine.
Operateinforwardandreverse.Lowerandraisethe
cuttingdecksandengageanddisengagethemowers.
Whenyoufeelfamiliarwiththemachine,practice
operatingupanddownslopesatdifferentspeeds.
Mowing
TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheONposition,
starttheengine,andmovethethrottletotheFAST
position.MovetheEnable/Disableswitchtothe
ENABLEpositionandusetheLowerMow/Raiselever
tocontrolthecuttingdecks.T omoveforwardandcut
grass,pressthetractionpedalforward.
Note:Allowtheenginetoidlefor5minutesbefore
shuttingitoffafterafullloadoperation.Failuretodo
somayleadtoturbo-chargertrouble.
CheckingtheMowerHousing
AfterOperating
Toensurethatoptimumperformanceismet,cleanthe
undersideofmowerhousing.Ifyouallowresidueto
buildupinmowerhousing,cuttingperformancewill
decrease.
TransportingtheMachine
MovetheEnable/DisableswitchtotheDisable
positionandraisethecuttingdeckstothetransport
position.MovetheMow/Transportlevertothe
transportposition.Becarefulwhendrivingbetween
objectssoyoudonotaccidentallydamagethe
machineorcuttingdecks.Useextracarewhen
operatingthemachineonslopes.Driveslowlyand
avoidsharpturnsonslopestopreventrollovers.
Lowerthecuttingdeckswhengoingdownhillfor
steeringcontrol.
MowingwhentheGrassIsDry
Moweitherinthelatemorningtoavoidthedew,which
causesgrassclumping,orinlateafternoontoavoid
thedamagethatmaybecausedbydirectsunlighton
thesensitive,freshlymowedgrass.
SelectingtheProperHeight-of-Cut
SettingtoSuitConditions
Removeapproximately1inchornomorethan1/3
ofthegrassbladewhencutting.Inexceptionally
lushanddensegrassyoumayhavetoraisethe
height-of-cutsetting.
MowingwithSharpBlades
Asharpbladecutscleanlyandwithouttearingor
shreddingthegrassbladeslikeadullblade.Tearing
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AfterOperation
IdentifyingtheTie-Down
Points
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,
drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingthe
machine.
•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever
youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine
inanyenclosure.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
TowingSafety
•Towonlywithamachinethathasahitchdesigned
fortowing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexcept
atthehitchpoint.
•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationfor
weightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowing
onslopes.Onslopes,theweightofthetowed
equipmentmaycauselossoftractionandlossof
control.
•Frontofthemachine—theholeintherectangular
pad,undertheaxletube,insideeachfronttire
(Figure40).
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Figure40
1.Fronttie-down
•Rearofthemachine—eachside
ofthemachineontherearframe
(Figure41).
•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed
equipment.
•Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop
whentowing.
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Figure41
1.Reartie-down
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PushingorTowingthe
HaulingtheMachine
Machine
Inanemergency,themachinecanbemoved
byactuatingthebypassvalveinthevariable
displacementhydraulicpumpandpushingortowing
themachine.
Important:Donotpushortowthemachinefaster
than3to4.8km/h(2to3mph)becauseinternal
transmissiondamagemayoccur.Thebypass
valvemustbeopenwheneveryoupushortow
themachine.
1. Locatethebypassvalveontheleftsideof
thehydrostat(Figure42)androtatethebolt
1–1/2turnstoopenandallowsuidtobypass
internally.
Note:Becauseuidisbypassed,youcan
movethemachineslowlywithoutdamagingthe
transmission.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatraileroratruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineinto
atraileroratruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps
shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe
machine.
Figure42
1.Bypassvalve
2. Closethebypassvalvebeforestartingthe
engine.However,donotexceed7to11N∙m(5
to8ft-lb)torquetoclosethevalve.
Important:Runningtheenginewith
thebypassvalveopenwillcausethe
transmissiontooverheat.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Afterthersthour
Aftertherst10hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every250hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•T orquethewheel-lugnutsto94to122N∙m(70to90ft-lb).
•T orquethewheel-lugnutsto94to122N∙m(70to90ft-lb).
•Checkthealternatorbelttension.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Drainwaterorothercontaminantsfromthewaterseparator.
•Checkthelevelofcoolantintheexpansiontankandcleandebrisoffthescreen,oil
cooler,andfrontoftheradiator.
•Removedebrisfromthescreenandradiator/oilcooler(morefrequentlyindirty
operatingconditions).
•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.
•Checkthehydrauliclinesandhosesforleaks,kinkedlines,loosemountingsupports,
wear,loosettings,weatherdeterioration,andchemicaldeterioration.
•Greasethebearingsandbushings.(Greasethemimmediatelyaftereverywashing
regardlessoftheintervallisted.)
•Checktheconditionofandcleanthebattery.
•Checkthebatterycableconnections.
•Inspectthecoolingsystemhoses.
•Checktheconditionandtensionofthealternatorbelt.
•T orquethewheel-lugnutsto94to122N∙m(70to90ft-lb).
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
Every400hours
Every800hours
Every6,000hours
Beforestorage
Every2years
•Servicetheaircleaner.(Servicetheaircleanerearlieriftheaircleanerindicator
showsred.Serviceitmorefrequentlyinextremelydirtyordustyconditions.)
•Replacethefuellter.
•Replacethefuelltercanister.
•Checkthefuellinesandconnectionsfordeterioration,damage,orloose
connections,(oryearly,whichevercomesrst).
•Drainandcleanthefueltank.
•Checktherearwheeltoe-in.
•Changethehydraulicuid.
•Changethehydrauliclters(sooneriftheserviceintervalindicatorisintheredzone).
•Packtherear-wheelbearings.
•Disassemble,clean,andassemblethesootlteroftheDPF.orcleanthesoot
lterifenginefaultsSPN3720FMI16,SPN3720FMI0,orSPN3720FMI16display
intheInfoCenter.
•Drainandcleanthefueltank.
•Flushandreplacethecoolingsystemuid.
•Drainandushthehydraulictank.
•Replaceallmovinghoses.
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist
Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof:
MaintenanceCheckItem
Checkthesafety-interlockoperation.
Checkthebrakeoperation.
Checktheengineoilandfuellevel.
Drainthewater/fuelseparator.
Checktheair-lter-restrictionindicator.
Checktheradiatorandscreenfordebris.
Checkunusualenginenoises.
Checkunusualoperatingnoises.
Checkthehydraulic-system-uidlevel.
Checkthehydraulic-lterindicator.
Checkhydraulichosesfordamage.
Checkforuidleaks.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checktheinstrumentoperation.
Checktheheight-of-cutadjustment.
Checktheconditionoftheblades.
Checkallgreasettingsforlubrication.
Touch-updamagedpaint.
1.Checktheglowplugandinjectornozzlesifhardstarting,excesssmoke,orroughrunningisnoted.
1
2
3
Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Sat. Sun.
2.Checkwiththeenginerunningandtheoilatoperatingtemperature
3.Immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted
NotationforAreasofConcern
Inspectionperformedby:
Item Date
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
Note:Downloadafreecopyoftheelectricalorhydraulicschematicbyvisitingwww.T oro.comandsearching
foryourmachinefromtheManualslinkonthehomepage.
Information
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ServiceIntervalChart
Figure43
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
decal125-2927
Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Pre-MaintenanceSafety
•Keepallpartsofthemachineingoodworking
conditionandallhardwaretightened,especially
blade-attachmenthardware.Replaceallwornor
damageddecals.
•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthe
machine,dothefollowing:
1. Movethemachinetolevelground.
2. Disengagethedrives.
3. Lowerthecuttingunits.
4. MovethetractionpedaltotheNEUTRAL
position.
5. Engagetheparkingbrake.
6. MovethethrottleswitchtotheLOW- IDLE
position.
7. Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
•Wheneveryouparkorstorethemachine,orleave
itunattended,lowerthecuttingunitsunlessyou
useapositivemechanicallock.
•Ifpossible,donotperformmaintenanceonthe
machinewhiletheengineisrunning.Ifyoumust
runtheenginetoperformmaintenanceonthe
machine,keepyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,
andclothingawayfromallmovingparts,the
mower-dischargearea,andtheundersideofthe
mowers.
•Donottouchpartsofthemachineoranattachment
thatmaybehotfromoperation.Allowtheparts
tocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,or
servicethem.
•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/orits
componentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Ifyourmachinerequiresmajorrepairsorifyou
desireassistance,contactyourToroDistributor.
•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
8. Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
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RaisingtheMachine
Usethefollowingaspointstojackupthemachine:
Lubrication
•Frontofthemachine—rectangularpad,under
theaxletube,insideeachfronttire(Figure44).
Figure44
1.Frontjackingpoint
GreasingtheBearingsand
Bushings
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Themachinehasgreasettingsthatyoumust
lubricateregularlywithNo.2lithiumgrease.Also,
lubricatethemachineimmediatelyafterevery
washing.
Thegreasettinglocationsandquantitiesareas
follows:
•PumpdriveshaftU-joint(3)(Figure45)
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•Rearofthemachine—rectangularaxletubeon
therearaxle.
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Figure45
•Cuttingunitliftarmcylinders(2each)(Figure46)
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Figure46
•Liftarmpivots(1each)(Figure46)
•Cuttingunitcarrierframepivot(1each)(Figure47)
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Figure50
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Figure47
•Liftarmpivotshaft(1each)(Figure48)
Figure48
•Rearaxletierod(2)(Figure49)
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•Steeringcylinderballjoints(2)andrearaxle(1)
(Figure51)
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Figure51
•Brakepedal(1)(Figure52)
Figure49
•Axlesteeringpivot(1)(Figure50)
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Figure52
•Cuttingunitspindleshaftbearings(2percutting
unit)(Figure53)
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Note:Youcanuseeithertting,whicheveris
moreaccessible.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntil
asmallamountappearsatbottomofthespindle
housing(underthedeck).
Figure53
EngineMaintenance
EngineSafety
Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoiloradding
oiltothecrankcase.
ServicingtheAirCleaner
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Checkthewholeintakesystemforleaks,damage,or
loosehoseclamps.Donotuseadamagedairlter.
•Rearrollerbearings(2percuttingunit)(Figure54)
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Figure54
Note:Makesurethatthegreasegrooveineach
rollermountalignswiththegreaseholeineach
endoftherollershaft.T ohelpalignthegroove
andhole,thereisalsoanalignmentmarkon1end
oftherollershaft.
Servicetheair-cleanerlteronlywhentheservice
indicatorrequiresit.Changingtheairlterbeforeitis
necessaryonlyincreasesthechanceofdirtentering
theenginewhenyouremovethelter.
Important:Makesurethatthecoverisseated
correctlyandsealswiththeair-cleanerbody.
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ServicingtheEngineOil
OilSpecication
Usehigh-quality,low-ashengineoilthatmeetsor
exceedsthefollowingspecications:
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•APIservicecategoryCJ-4orhigher
•ACEAservicecategoryE6
•JASOservicecategoryDH-2
Important:UsingengineoilotherthanAPICJ-4
orhigher,ACEAE6,orJASODH-2maycausethe
dieselparticulateltertoplugorcauseengine
damage.
Usethefollowingengineoilviscositygrade:
•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above0°F)
•Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(all
temperatures)
ToroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyour
AuthorizedT oroDistributorineither15W-40or
10W-30viscositygrades.Seethepartscatalogfor
partnumbers.
Figure55
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;
however,theoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeand
aftertheengineisrststarted.
Important:Checktheengineoildaily.Ifthe
engine-oillevelisabovetheFullmarkonthe
dipstick,theengineoilmaybedilutedwithfuel;
IftheengineoillevelisabovetheFullmark,
changetheengineoil.
Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhenthe
engineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedfortheday.
Ifithasalreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrainback
downtothesumpforatleast10minutesbefore
checking.IftheoillevelisatorbelowtheAddmark
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onthedipstick,addoiltobringtheoilleveltotheFull
mark.Donotoverlltheenginewithoil.
Important:Keeptheengineoillevelbetweenthe
upperandlowerlimitsonthedipstick;theengine
mayfailifyourunitwithtoomuchortoolittleoil.
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,settheparkingbrake,andremovethe
keyfromtheignitionswitch.
2. Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure56).
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CrankcaseOilCapacity
Approximately5.2L(5.5USqt)withthelter.
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter
ServiceInterval:Every250hours
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Figure56
Important:Besuretokeeptheengine-oillevel
betweentheupperandlowerlimitsontheoil
gauge.Enginefailuremayoccurasaresultof
overllingorunderllingtheengineoil.
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Figure57
Important:Donotover-tightenthelter.
Addoiltothecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page45).
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Servicing the
Fuel System
Diesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSootFilter
ServiceInterval:Every6,000hoursorcleanthesoot
lterifenginefaultsSPN3720FMI
16,SPN3720FMI0,orSPN3720FMI
16displayintheInfoCenter.
•IfadvisorymessageADVISORY179displaysinthe
InfoCenter,theDPFisnearingtherecommended
pointforservicingthediesel-oxidationcatalystand
thesootlter.
Figure58
•IfenginefaultsCHECKENGINESPN3251FMI0,
CHECKENGINESPN3720FMI0,orCHECKENGINE
SPN3720FMI16intheInfoCenter(Figure59)
displayintheInfoCenter,cleanthesootlterusing
thestepsthatfollow:
Maintenance
ServicingtheFuelFilter
ServiceInterval:Every400hours
Thefuelltershouldbereplacedafterevery400
hoursofoperation.
1. Cleantheareaaroundthefuel-lterhead
(Figure60).
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Figure59
1. RefertotheEnginesectioninthe Service
Manualforinformationondisassemblingand
assemblingthediesel-oxidationcatalystand
thesootlteroftheDPF.
2. RefertoyourAuthorizedToroDistributorfor
diesel-oxidationcatalystandthesootlter
replacementpartsorservice.
3. ContactyourAuthorizedToroDistributorto
havethemresettheengineECUafteryou
installacleanDPF .
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Figure60
1.Fuel-lterhead 2.Fuellter
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2. Removethelterandcleanthelterhead
mountingsurface(Figure60).
3. Lubricatetheltergasketwithcleanlubricating
engineoil.RefertotheEngineOperator's
Manual foradditionalinformation.
4. Installthedryltercanister,byhand,untilthe
gasketcontactsthelterhead,thenrotateitan
additional1/2turn.
5. Starttheengineandcheckforfuelleaksaround
thelterhead.
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ServicingtheWater
Separator
ServiceInterval:Every400hours—Replacethefuel
ltercanister.
ServicingtheFuelSystem
DrainingtheFuelTank
ServiceInterval:Every800hours
Beforeeachuseordaily—Drainwaterorother
contaminantsfromthewaterseparator.
Beforestorage
Drainandcleanthefueltankifthefuelsystem
becomescontaminatedorifthemachineistobe
storedforanextendedperiod.Usecleanfueltoush
outthetank.
CheckingtheFuelLinesand
Connections
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Inspectthemfordeterioration,damage,orloose
connections.
UsingtheFuel-PickupTube
Thefuel-pickuptube,locatedinsidethefueltank,is
equippedwithascreentohelppreventdebrisfrom
enteringthefuelsystem.Removethefuel-pickuptube
andcleanscreenasrequired.
Figure61
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ElectricalSystem
Maintenance
ElectricalSystemSafety
•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe
machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst
andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal
rstandthenegativelast.
•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.
Avoidcontactwithyourskin,eyes,andclothing.
Protectyourface,eyes,andclothingwhenworking
withabattery.
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Figure62
•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,
sparks,andamesawayfromthebattery.
•Chargethebatteriesinanopen,well-ventilated
area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe
chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe
battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated
tools.
•Donotuseapressurewashernearanyelectronic
components.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
1.Fuseblock
decal117-0169
Figure63
LocatingtheFuses
Thereare8fusesintheElectricalSystem.The
fuseblock(Figure62)islocatedbehindthe
control-arm-accesspanel.
CheckingtheBattery
Condition
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Important:Beforeweldingonthemachine,
disconnectthenegativecablefromthebatteryto
preventdamagetotheelectricalsystem.Also,
youmustdisconnecttheengine,InfoCenter,
andmachinecontrollersbeforeweldingonthe
machine.
Note:Checkthebatteryconditionweeklyorafter
every50hoursofoperation.Keeptheterminalsand
theentirebatterycaseclean,becauseadirtybattery
dischargesslowly.Tocleanthebattery,washthe
entirecasewithasolutionofbakingsodaandwater.
Rinsewithclearwater.Coatthebatterypostsand
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cableconnectorswithGrafo112X(skin-over)grease
(ToroPartNo.505-47)orpetroleumjellytoprevent
corrosion.
Drive System
Maintenance
ChargingtheBattery
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat
canexplode.
Donotsmokenearthebattery,andkeep
sparksandamesawayfromthebattery.
Important:Keepthebatteryfullycharged.This
isespeciallyimportanttopreventbatterydamage
whenthetemperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).
1. Cleantheexteriorofthebatterycaseandthe
batteryposts.
Note:Connecttheleadsofthebatterycharger
tobatterypostsbeforeconnectingthecharger
totheelectricalsource.
2. Lookatthebatteryandidentifythepositiveand
negativebatteryposts.
3. Connectthepositiveleadofthebatterycharger
tothepositivebatterypost(Figure64).
AdjustingtheTraction
DriveforNeutral
Themachinemustnotcreepwhenthetractionpedal
isreleased.Ifitdoescreep,adjustasfollows:
1. Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,turnthe
keyintheignitionswitchtotheOFFposition,and
lowerthecuttingdeckstotheoor.
2. Jackupthemachineuntilallthetiresareoff
theshopoor.Supportthemachinewithjack
standstopreventitfromfallingaccidentally.
3. Ontherightsideofthehydrostat,loosenthe
locknutonthetraction-adjustmentcam(Figure
65).
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Figure65
1.Positivebatterypost
2.Negativebatterypost
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Figure64
3.Red(+)chargerlead
4.Black(-)chargerlead
1.Locknut 2.Traction-adjustmentcam
WARNING
Theenginemustberunningso
4. Connectthenegativeleadofthebatterycharger
tothenegative-batterypost(Figure64).
5. Connectthebatterychargertotheelectrical
source,andchargethebattery.
Important:Donotoverchargethebattery.
6. Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug
thechargerfromtheelectricalsource,then
disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery
posts(Figure64).
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thatthenaladjustmentofthe
traction-adjustmentcamcanbe
performed.Thiscouldcausepersonal
injury.
Keepyourhands,feet,face,andother
bodypartsawayfromthemufer,other
hotpartsoftheengine,andanyrotating
parts.
4. TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheON
position,starttheengine,androtatethecam
hexineitherdirectionuntilthewheelscease
rotation.
5. Tightenthelocknuttosecuretheadjustment.
6. TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOFF
position,removethejackstands,andlowerthe
machinetotheshopoor.
7. T estdrivethemachinetomakesurethatitdoes
notcreep.
CoolingSystem
Maintenance
CoolingSystemSafety
CAUTION
Dischargeofhot,pressurizedcoolantor
touchingahotradiatorandsurroundingparts
cancausesevereburns.
AdjustingtheRearWheel
Toe-in
ServiceInterval:Every800hours
1. Rotatethesteeringwheelsothattherear
wheelsarestraightahead.
2. Loosenthejamnutoneachendofthetierod
(Figure66).
Note:Theendofthetierodwiththeexternal
grooveisaleft-handthread.
Figure66
1.Wrenchslot 3.Jamnut
2.Tierod
• Donotremovetheradiatorcapwhenthe
engineishot.Alwaysallowtheengineto
coolatleast15minutesoruntiltheradiator
capiscoolenoughtotouchwithout
burningyourhandbeforeremovingthe
radiatorcap.
• Donottouchtheradiatorandsurrounding
partsthatarehot.
DANGER
Swallowingenginecoolantcancause
poisoning.
• Donotswallowenginecoolant.
• Keepoutofreachfromchildrenandpets.
CheckingtheCooling
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
thelevelofcoolantintheexpansion
tankandcleandebrisoffthescreen,
oilcooler,andfrontoftheradiator.
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Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solutionof
waterandpermanentethyleneglycolantifreeze.The
capacityofthecoolingsystemis9.5L(10USqt).
3. Usingthewrenchslot,rotatethetierod.
4. Measurethedistanceatthefrontandrearofthe
rearwheelsataxleheight.
Note:Thedistanceatthefrontoftherear
wheelsshouldbelessthan6mm(1/4inch)of
thedistancemeasuredattherearofthewheels.
5. Repeatprocedureasrequired.
DANGER
Therotatingfansanddrivebeltscancause
personalinjury .
• Donotoperatethemachinewithoutthe
coversinplace.
• Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearof
therotatingfananddrivebelt.
• Shutofftheengineandremovetheignition
keybeforeperformingmaintenance.
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CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,the
pressurized,hotcoolantcanescapeand
causeburns.
• Donotopentheradiatorcapwhenthe
engineisrunning.
• Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,
andopenthecapslowlytoallowsteamto
escape.
1. Checkthelevelofcoolantintheexpansiontank
(Figure67).
Note:Thecoolantlevelshouldbebetweenthe
marksonthesideofthetank.
2. Thoroughlycleanalldebrisoutoftheengine
area.
3. Unlatchtheclampandpivotopentherear
screen(Figure68).
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Figure68
Figure67
1.Expansiontank
2. Ifthecoolantlevelislow,removethe
expansion-tankcapandreplenishthesystem.
Donotoverll.
3. Installtheexpansion-tankcap.
CleaningtheCooling
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Remove
debrisfromthescreenand
radiator/oilcooler(morefrequently
indirtyoperatingconditions).
Every100hours—Inspectthecoolingsystem
hoses.
Every2years—Flushandreplacethecooling
systemuid.
Removedebrisfromthescreenandradiator/oilcooler
daily(cleanmorefrequentlyindirtyconditions).
1. TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOFF
positionandremovethekey.
1.Rearscreenlatch 2.Rearscreen
4. Thoroughlycleanbothsidesoftheradiatorand
oilcooler(Figure69)withcompressedair.
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Figure69
1.Radiator/oilcooler
5. Closethescreenandsecurethelatch.
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BrakeMaintenance
thatthecableconduitdoesnotrotateduring
tighteningprocedure.
AdjustingtheParking
Brakes
Adjustthebrakeswhenthereismorethan2.5cm(1
inch)offreetravel(Figure70)ofthebrakepedal,or
whenmoreholdingforceisrequired.Freetravelis
thedistancethebrakepedalmovesbeforeyoufeel
brakingresistance.
Figure70
1.Freetravel
AdjustingtheParking
BrakeLatch
Iftheparkingbrakefailstoengageandlatch,an
adjustmenttothebrakepawlisrequired.
1. Loosenthe2screwssecuringtheparking
brake-pawltotheframe(Figure72).
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Note:Usethewheelmotorbacklashtorockthe
drumsbackandforthtoensurethatthedrumsare
freepriortoandafteradjustment.
1. T oreducefreetravelofthebrakepedals,tighten
thebrakesbylooseningthefrontnutonthe
threadedendofthebrakecable(Figure71).
Figure71
1.Brakecables 2.Frontnuts
2. Tightentherearnuttomovethecablebackward
untilbrakepedalshave0.63to1.27cm(1/4to
1/2inch)offreetravel(Figure70),beforewheel
lockupisachieved.
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Figure72
1.Brakecables 3.Parking-brakepawl
2.Brakedetent
2. Presstheparking-brakepedalforwarduntilthe
brakedetentcompletelyengagesonthebrake
pawl(Figure72).
3. Tightenthe2screwslockingtheadjustment.
4. Pressthebrakepedaltoreleasetheparking
brake.
5. Checktheadjustmentandadjustasrequired.
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4.Screws(2)
3. Tightenthefrontnuts,ensuringthatbothcables
actuatethebrakessimultaneously.Ensure
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BeltMaintenance
ServicingtheAlternator
HydraulicSystem
Maintenance
Belt
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours
Every100hours
1. Propertensionallows10mm(3/8inch)
deectionwhenaforceof4.5kg(10lb)is
appliedonthebeltmidwaybetweenthepulleys.
2. Ifthedeectionisnot10mm(3/8inch),loosen
thealternatormountingbolts(Figure73).
Increaseordecreasethealternatorbelttension
andtightenthebolts.Checkthedeectionofthe
beltagaintoensurethatthetensioniscorrect.
HydraulicSystemSafety
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.
• Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic
system.
• Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
• Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks.
• Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem.
• Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuid
isinjectedintoskin.
1.Mountingbolt 2.Alternator
Figure73
Checking the
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Hydraulic-FluidLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Thehydraulictankofthemachineislledatthe
factorywithapproximately37.8L(10USgallons)of
highqualityhydraulicuid.Checkthelevelofthe
hydraulicuidbeforetheengineisrststartedand
dailythereafter.Therecommendedreplacementuid
isasfollows:
ToroPremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid (Availablein
18.9L(5USgallon)pailsor208L(55USgallon)drums.
SeethePartsCatalogoryourToroDistributorforpart
numbers.)
Alternateuids:IftheT orouidisnotavailable,other
uidsmaybeusedprovidedtheymeetallthefollowing
materialpropertiesandindustryspecications.We
donotrecommendtheuseofsyntheticuid.Consult
withyourlubricantdistributortoidentifyasatisfactory
product.
Note:T orowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamage
causedbyimpropersubstitutions,souseonly
productsfromreputablemanufacturerswhowillstand
behindtheirrecommendation.
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HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPoint
Anti-wearHydraulicFluid,ISOVG46
MaterialProperties:
Viscosity,ASTMD445 cSt@40°C44to50
cSt@100°C7.9to8.5
ViscosityIndexASTM
D2270
PourPoint,ASTMD97 -34°Fto-49°F
IndustrySpecications: VickersI-286-S(Quality
Level),VickersM-2950-S
(QualityLevel),Denison
Important:TheISOVG46Multigradeuid
hasbeenfoundtoofferoptimalperformance
inawide-rangeoftemperatureconditions.
Foroperationinconsistentlyhighambient
temperatures,18°C(65°F)to49°C(120°F),
ISOVG68hydraulicuidmayofferimproved
performance.
PremiumBiodegradableHydraulicFluid-Mobil
EALEnviroSyn46H
140to160
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HF-0
Important:MobilEALEnviroSyn46Histheonly
syntheticbiodegradableuidapprovedbyToro.
Thisuidiscompatiblewiththeelastomersused
inTorohydraulicsystemsandissuitablefora
wide-rangeoftemperatureconditions.Thisuidis
compatiblewithconventionalmineraloils,butfor
maximumbiodegradabilityandperformancethe
hydraulicsystemshouldbethoroughlyushedof
conventionaluid.Theoilisavailablein19L(5
USgallons)containersor55gallondrumsfrom
yourMobilDistributor.
Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless,
makingitdifculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditivefor
thehydraulicsystemoilisavailablein20ml(2/3oz)
bottles.1bottleissufcientfor15to22L(4to6US
gallons)ofhydraulicoil.OrderPartNumber44-2500
fromyourT oroDistributor.
1. Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lower
thecuttingdecks,andturnthekeyintheignition
switchtotheOFFposition.
2. Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel(Figure74).
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Figure74
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ChangingtheHydraulic
ReplacingtheHydraulic
Fluid
ServiceInterval:Every800hours
Iftheuidbecomescontaminated,contactyour
localTorodistributorbecausethesystemmustbe
ushed.Contaminateduidlooksmilkyorblackwhen
comparedtocleanuid.
1. Shutofftheengineandraisethehoodtoallow
theengineandhydraulicuidtocool.
2. Placealargedrainpanunderthettingsecured
tothebottomofthehydraulic-uidreservoir
(Figure75).
Filters
Thehydraulicsystemisequippedwithaservice
intervalindicator(Figure76).Withtheenginerunning,
viewtheindicator,itshouldbeinthegreenzone.
Whentheindicatorisintheredzone,changethe
hydrauliclters.
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Figure76
1.Hydraulic-lterrestrictionindicator
Figure75
1. Hose
3. Disconnectthehosefromthebottomofthe
ttingandletthehydraulicuidowintothe
drainpan.
4. Installthehosewhenhydraulicuidstops
draining.
5. Fillthereservoirwithapproximately45L(12US
gallons)ofhydraulicuid;refertoCheckingthe
Hydraulic-FluidLevel(page54).
Important:Useonlyhydraulicuids
specied.Otheruidscouldcausesystem
damage.
6. Installthereservoircap.
7. Starttheengineanduseallthehydraulic
controlstodistributehydraulicuidthroughout
thesystem.Alsocheckforleaks.
8. Shutofftheengine.
9. Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuidandadd
enoughtoraiseleveltotheFullmarkonthe
dipstick.
Important:Useofanyotherltersmayvoidthe
warrantyonsomecomponents.
1. Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lower
thecuttingdecks,turnthekeyintheignition
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switchtotheOFFposition,engagetheparking
brake,andremovethekey.
2. Replacebothofthehydrauliclters(Figure77).
Important:Donotoverll.
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HydraulicValveSolenoid
Functions
Usethelistbelowtoidentifyanddescribethedifferent
functionsofthesolenoidsinthehydraulicmanifold.
Eachsolenoidmustbeenergizedtoallowfunction
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tooccur.
Figure77
Solenoid
PRV2 Frontmowercircuit
PRV1 Rearmowercircuit
PRV
S1
S2
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Lift/lowercuttingdecks
Lowercuttingdecks
Lowercuttingdecks
Function
3. TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheON
position,starttheengine,andletitrunforabout
2minutestopurgeairfromthesystem.
4. TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOFF
positionandcheckforleaks.
CheckingtheHydraulic
LinesandHoses
Daily,checkhydrauliclinesandhosesforleaks,kinked
lines,loosemountingsupports,wear,loosettings,
weatherdeterioration,andchemicaldeterioration.
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeoperating.
TestingthePressureinthe
HydraulicSystem
Thetestportsareusedtotestthepressureinthe
hydrauliccircuits.ContactyourT oroDistributorfor
assistance.
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Cutting Deck
MountingtheCuttingDecks
Maintenance
SeparatingtheCutting
DecksfromtheTraction
Unit
1. Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lower
thecuttingdeckstotheoor,turnthekeyinthe
ignitionswitchtotheOFFposition,andengage
theparkingbrake.
2. Disconnectandremovethehydraulicmotor
fromthedeck(Figure78).Coverthetopofthe
spindletopreventcontamination.
totheTractionUnit
1. Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceandturn
thekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOFFposition.
2. Movethecuttingdeckintopositioninfrontof
thetractionunit.
3. Slidethedeckcarrierframeontothelift-arm
pivotpinandsecureitwiththelynchpin(Figure
79).
4. Installthehydraulicmotortothedeck(Figure
78).MakesurethattheO-ringisinpositionand
notdamaged.
5. Greasethespindle.
ServicingtheFrontRoller
Inspectthefrontrollerforwear,excesswobble,or
binding.Serviceorreplacetherollerorcomponentsif
anyoftheseconditionsexist.
DisassemblingtheFrontRoller
1. Removetheroller-mountingbolt(Figure80).
2. Insertapunchthroughtheendoftheroller
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Figure78
1.Motor-mountingscrews
3. Removethelynchpinsecuringthedeckcarrier
frametotheliftarmpivotpin(Figure79).
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Figure79
1.Lynchpin
4. Rollthecuttingdeckawayfromthetractionunit.
2.Lift-armpivotpin
housinganddrivetheoppositebearingoutby
alternatingtapstotheoppositesideofinner
bearingrace.Thereshouldbea1.5mm(0.060
inch)lipofinnerraceexposed.
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Figure80
1.Frontroller 3.Bearing
2.Mountingbolt 4.Bearingspacer
3. Pushthesecondbearingoutinpress.
4. Inspecttherollerhousing,bearings,andbearing
spacerfordamage(Figure80).
5. Replacedamagedcomponentsandassemble.
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AssemblingtheFrontRoller
1. Presstherstbearingintotherollerhousing
(Figure80).Pressontheouterraceonlyor
equallyontheinnerandouterrace.
Storage
PreparingtheMachinefor
2. Insertthespacer(Figure80).
3. Pressthesecondbearingintotherollerhousing
(Figure80)pressingequallyontheinnerand
outerraceuntiltheinnerracecomesincontact
withthespacer.
4. Installtherollerassemblyintothedeckframe.
Important:Securingtherollerassembly
withagaplargerthan1.5mm(0.060inch)
createsasideloadonthebearingandcan
leadtoprematurebearingfailure
5. Verifythatthereisnomorethana1.5mm(0.060
inch)gapbetweenrollerassemblyandtheroller
mountbracketsofthedeckframe.Ifthereisa
gapover1.5mm(0.060inch),installenough5/8
inchdiameterwasherstotakeuptheslop.
6. T orquethemountingboltto108N∙m(80ft-lb).
Storage
PreparingtheTractionUnit
1. Thoroughlycleanthetractionunit,cuttingdecks,
andengine.
2. Checkthetirepressure.Inatealltractionunit
tiresto83to103kPa(12to15psi).
3. Checkallfastenersforloosenessandtighten
themasnecessary.
4. Greaseallgreasettingsandpivotpoints.Wipe
upanyexcesslubricant.
5. Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpainted
areasthatarescratched,chipped,orrusted.
Repairanydentsinthemetalbody.
6. Servicethebatteryandcablesasfollows:
A. Removethebatteryterminalsfromthe
batteryposts.
Note:Alwaysdisconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Always
connectthepositiveterminalrstandthe
negativelast.
B. Cleanthebattery,terminals,andpostswith
awirebrushandbakingsodasolution.
C. Coatthecableterminalsandbatteryposts
withGrafo112Xskin-overgrease(T oro
PartNumber505-47)orpetroleumjellyto
preventcorrosion.
D. Slowlyrechargethebatteryevery60days
for24hourstopreventleadsulfationofthe
battery.
PreparingtheEngine
1. Draintheengineoilfromtheoilpanandreplace
thedrainplug.
2. Removeanddiscardtheoillter.Installanew
oillter.
3. Relltheoilpanwithdesignatedquantityof
motoroil.
4. TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheON
position,starttheengine,andrunitatidlespeed
forapproximately2minutes.
5. TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOFF
position.
6. Thoroughlydrainallfuelfromthefueltank,lines,
andthefuellter/waterseparatorassembly.
7. Flushthefueltankwithfresh,cleandieselfuel.
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8. Secureallfuelsystemttings.
9. Thoroughlycleanandservicetheaircleaner
assembly.
10. Sealtheaircleanerinletandtheexhaustoutlet
withweatherprooftape.
11. Checktheantifreezeprotectionandaddas
neededforexpectedminimumtemperaturein
yourarea.
StoringtheCuttingDeck
Ifthecuttingdeckisseparatedfromthetractionunit
foranylengthoftime,installaspindlepluginthetopof
thespindletoprotectthespindlefromdustandwater.
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Notes:
Notes:
EuropeanPrivacyNotice
TheInformationToroCollects
ToroWarrantyCompany(T oro)respectsyourprivacy.Inordertoprocessyourwarrantyclaimandcontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall,weaskyou
tosharecertainpersonalinformationwithus,eitherdirectlyorthroughyourlocalT orocompanyordealer.
TheT orowarrantysystemishostedonserverslocatedwithintheUnitedStateswhereprivacylawmaynotprovidethesameprotectionasapplies
inyourcountry.
BYSHARINGYOURPERSONALINFORMATIONWITHUS,YOUARECONSENTINGTOTHEPROCESSINGOFYOURPERSONALINFORMATION
ASDESCRIBEDINTHISPRIV ACYNOTICE.
TheWayT oroUsesInformation
Toromayuseyourpersonalinformationtoprocesswarrantyclaims,tocontactyouintheeventofaproductrecallandforanyotherpurposewhichwetell
youabout.ToromayshareyourinformationwithT oro'safliates,dealersorotherbusinesspartnersinconnectionwithanyoftheseactivities.Wewillnot
sellyourpersonalinformationtoanyothercompany .Wereservetherighttodisclosepersonalinformationinordertocomplywithapplicablelawsand
withrequestsbytheappropriateauthorities,tooperateoursystemsproperlyorforourownprotectionorthatofotherusers.
RetentionofyourPersonalInformation
Wewillkeepyourpersonalinformationaslongasweneeditforthepurposesforwhichitwasoriginallycollectedorforotherlegitimatepurposes
(suchasregulatorycompliance),orasrequiredbyapplicablelaw .
Toro'sCommitmenttoSecurityofY ourPersonalInformation
Wetakereasonableprecautionsinordertoprotectthesecurityofyourpersonalinformation.Wealsotakestepstomaintaintheaccuracyandcurrent
statusofpersonalinformation.
AccessandCorrectionofyourPersonalInformation
Ifyouwouldliketorevieworcorrectyourpersonalinformation,pleasecontactusbyemailatlegal@toro.com.
AustralianConsumerLaw
AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer .
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TheToroWarranty
ATwo-YearLimitedWarranty
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial
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,MN55420-1196
952–888–8801or800–952–2740
E-mail:commercial.warranty@toro.com
OwnerResponsibilities
AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenanceand
adjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperformrequired
maintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowingawarranty
claim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-Toro
brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe
providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.
•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended
maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour
ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe
Operator’sManual canresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.
•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,
negligent,orrecklessmanner.
•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective.
Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormal
Productoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brakepadsand
linings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings(sealedor
greasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsandbearings,tires,
lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchasdiaphragms,
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,damagetoseats
duetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecalsor
windows,etc.
Parts
Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted
fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart.
Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe
originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofToro.T orowillmake
thenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyorreplace
it.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
RepairbyanAuthorizedToroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy
underthiswarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion
ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty .All
impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedto
thedurationofthisexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabove
exclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyou
speciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom
statetostate.
Noteregardingenginewarranty:
TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby
aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EP A)and/ortheCaliforniaAirResources
Board(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonotapplytothe
EmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngineEmissionControl
WarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductorcontainedintheengine
manufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining
guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.
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