Toro 31101 Groundsmaster 360 Operator's Manual

100inRearDischargeMower

FormNo.3383-938RevA

Groundsmaster

ModelNo.31101—SerialNo.314000001andUp

®

360SeriesTractionUnit

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3383-938*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives,
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.

Introduction

Thisrotary-bladelawncuttingdeckismountedtoaride-on
machineandisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hired
operatorsincommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sports
elds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedfor
cuttingbrush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongside
highways,orforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbers
ofyourproductready .Themodelandserialnumbersare
stampedintoaplatethatismountedonthemowerhousing.
Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.

Contents

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

Safety...........................................................................3

SafeOperatingPractices...........................................3

ToroMowerSafety..................................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................5

Setup............................................................................7

ProductOverview..........................................................7

Specications.........................................................7

Attachments/Accessories.........................................7

Operation.....................................................................8

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut.....................................8

AdjustingtheSkid(s)................................................9

AdjustingtheRollers................................................9

LevelingtheMower.................................................9

OperatingTips......................................................10

Maintenance.................................................................12

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................12

Lubrication............................................................14

ServicingtheMowerDeckGearBox

Lubricant...........................................................15

ServicingtheBushingsintheCastorArms.................15

ServicingtheCastorWheelsandBearings..................16

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................16

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(

Figure1),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure1

1.Safetyalertsymbol

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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

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Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN836:1997,
ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2012specications
ineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,or
DANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

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

Training

•Readtheoperator'smanualandothertrainingmaterial

carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.Iftheoperatoror
mechaniccannotreadthelanguageofthismanual,itis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,orproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety

glassesandearprotection.Longhair,looseclothingor
jewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

SafeHandlingofFuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

Operation

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand

hiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis

engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartenginefrom
theoperator'sposition.Alwaysusetheseatbeltwhenthe
ROPSisintheraisedposition.Donotusetheseatbelt
whentheROPSisintheloweredposition.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthemachine'sstability .Usecaution
whileoperatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•Neveroperatewithguardsnotsecurelyinplace.Be

sureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly ,and
functioningproperty.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stoponlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits,disengage

drives,engageparkingbrake(ifprovided),shutoffengine
beforeleavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason.

•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking

objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

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•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders

away.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Theoperatorshallturnonashingwarninglights,if

provided,whenevertravelingonapublicroad,except
wheresuchuseisprohibitedbylaw.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,movetraction

pedaltoNeutral,setparkingbrake,stopengineand
removekey .Waitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drivesand

mufer.Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
nearames,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoil
orfuelspillage.

•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear

ame.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore

fuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained

personneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnect

thenegativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wrapthebladesor

weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,away

fromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbeforeconnecting
ordisconnectingfrombattery.W earprotectiveclothing
anduseinsulatedtools.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO ,orANSIstandard.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes

orsneakers.

•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand

requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.

•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper

operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss

ofcontrol:

–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,

embankments,orotherhazards.

–Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.

–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe

right-of-way.

–Lowerthecuttingunitwhengoingdownslopes.

•Thegrassdeectormustalwaysbeinstalledandinthe

lowestpositiononthesidedischargecuttingunit.Never
operatethemowerwithoutthedeectororentiregrass
collector.

•Ifthecuttingunitdischargeareaeverplugs,shutthe

engineoffbeforeremovingtheobstruction.

•Cutgrassslopescarefully.Donotstart,stop,orturn

suddenly.

•Donottouchtheengineormuferwhiletheengineis

runningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecausetheseareas
couldbehotenoughtocauseburns.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Checktheblademountingboltsfrequentlytobesurethat

theyaretightenedtospecication.

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•Makesurethatallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand

allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor

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

•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe

hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitstotheground.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance

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

•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor

settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy ,havean

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

AuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine
speedwithatachometer.

•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Makesurethatthemowerfueltankisemptyifthe

machineistobestoredinexcessof30days.Donotstore
themowernearanyopenameorwheregasolinefumes
maybeignitedbyaspark.

•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructionsdescribed

inthismanual.Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededor
ifassistanceisdesired,contactanAuthorizedT oro
Distributor.

•Tomakesureofoptimumperformanceandcontinued

safetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-6697

1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

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

120-6604

2.AddSAE80w-90(API
GL-5)oilevery50hours.

93-7818

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe
machine.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—stay
awayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsin
place.

93-6696

1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.

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1.Warning—nostep

119–6807

1.Rotatingbelt—Keepguardinplace

117–4979

125-9403

1.Height-of-cut

2.Low

3.High

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Setup

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual

PartsCatalog

WARNING

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someone
couldaccidentallystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbeforeyou
doanymaintenance.

DANGER

IftheengineisstartedandthePTOshaftisallowed
torotate,seriousinjurycouldresult.

DonotstarttheengineandengagethePTOswitch
whenthePTOshaftisnotconnectedtothegear
boxonthecuttingunit.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

Note:The100inRearDischargeMowermustbeusedin
conjunctionwithoneofthefollowingadapterkits:

Qty.

1Reviewthematerialandsaveinanappropriateplace

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Usetoreferencepartnumbers

Use

ProductOverview

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Widthof
Cut

Height
ofCut

Net
Weight

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .T oro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.

2.54m(100inches)

Adjustablefrom25to127mm(1to5inches)in6
mm(1/4inch)increments

358kg(790lb.)

•AdapterKit,Model31102isfornon-cabGroundsmaster

®360SeriesTractionUnitswithmodelandserial
numbersinthefollowingranges:

31223–314000101thru314000104

30536–314000101thru314000105

30539–314000101thru3140001 16

•AdapterKit,Model31103isforGroundsmaster®360

SeriesTractionUnitswithmodelandserialnumbersin
thefollowingranges:

31223–314000105andUp

30536–314000106andup

30539–314000117andup

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Operation

4.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersandskidsasrequired.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someone
couldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoany
maintenance.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom25to127mm(1to5
inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.

CenterDeck

Theheight-of-cutonthecenterdeckisachievedbyrelocating
thestoppinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Withtheenginerunning,pushbackonthemowerlift
switchuntilthemowerisfullyraisedandreleasethe
switchimmediately.

2.Toadjust,rotatethestoppinuntilthenubonitlinesup
withtheslotsintheholesintheheight-of-cutbracket
andremoveit(

Figure2).

WingDecks

Theheight-of-cutonthewingdecksisachievedby
positioningthecastorwheelaxlesintheupperorlowerholes
ofthecastorforks,addorremoveanequalnumberofspacers
fromthecastorforksandsecuretheheightofcutcollarto
thedesiredholesintheheightofcutrod.

1.Starttheengineandraisethecuttingunitofftheoor
sothattheheight-of-cutcanbechanged.Stopthe
engineandremovethekeyafterthecuttingunitis
raised.

2.Positionthecastorwheelaxlesinthesameholesin
bothcastorforks.Referto
correctholesforthesetting.

Figure3todeterminethe

Figure2

1.Stoppin

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracketcorresponding
totheheight-of-cutdesired,insertthepin,androtateit
downtolockitinplace(Figure2).

Note:Therearefourrowsofholepositions(

2).Thetoprowgivesyoutheheightofcutlistedabove
thepin.Thesecondrowdowngivesyoutheheight
listedplus6mm(1/4inch).Thethirdrowdown
givesyoutheheightlistedplus12mm(1/2inch).The
bottomrowgivesyoutheheightlistedplus18mm
(3/4inch).Forthe127mm(5inch)positionthereis
onlyonehole,locatedinthesecondrow .Thisdoesnot
add6mm(1/4inch)tothe127mm(5inch)position.

Figure3

1.Tensioningcap4.Axlemountingholes

2.Spacers5.CastorWheel

3.Shims

Note:Whenoperatingin64mm(2–1/2inch)height
ofcutorhigher,theaxleboltmustbeinstalledinthe
lowercastorforkholetopreventgrassbuildupbetween
thewheelandthefork.Whenoperatinginheightof
cutslowerthan64mm(2–1/2inch)andgrassbuildup
isdetected,reversethemachinesdirectiontopullany
clippingsawayfromthewheel/forkarea.

3.Removethetensioningcapfromthespindleshaft
(Figure3)andslidethespindleoutofthecastorarm.
Putthe2shims(1/8inch)ontothespindleshaftas
theywereoriginallyinstalled.Theseshimsarerequired

Figure

toachievealevelacrosstheentirewidthofthecutting
units.Slidetheappropriatenumberof1/2inchspacers
ontothespindleshafttogetthedesiredheight-of-cut;
thenslidethewasherontotheshaft.

Note:Whenusing25mm(1inch),38mm(1-1/2
inch),oroccasionally51mm(2inch)height–of–cut,
movetheskidsandrollertothehighestholes.

4.Securetheadjustmentwiththetensioningcap.

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AdjustingtheSkid(s)

Mounttheskidsinthelowerpositionwhenoperatingin
heightofcutshigherthan64mm(2-1/2inches)andinthe
higherpositionwhenoperatinginheightofcutslowerthan
64mm(2-1/2inches).

Note:Whentheskidsbecomeworn,youcanswitchtheskid
totheoppositesidesofthemower,ippingthemover.This
willallowyoutousetheskidslongerbeforereplacingthem.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure5

3.Loosenthescrewatthefrontofeachskid.(

Figure4

1.Skid

4.Removetheange-headboltsandnutsfromeachskid.

5.Moveeachskidtothedesiredpositionandsecurethem
withtheange-headboltsandnuts.

Note:Onlyusethetoporcentersetsofholesto
adjusttheskids.Thebottomholesareusedwhen
switchingsides,atwhichtimetheybecomethetop
holesontheothersideofthemower.

Figure4).

AdjustingtheRollers

Mounttherollersinthelowerpositionwhenoperatingin
heightofcutshigherthan64mm(2-1/2inches)andinthe
higherpositionwhenoperatinginheightofcutslowerthan
64mm(2-1/2inches).

1.Roller

5.Installthefastenersasillustrated.

2.Rollershaft

LevelingtheMower

LevelingFronttoBack

Cuttingunitpitchisthedifferenceinheight-of-cutfromthe
frontofthebladeplanetothebackofthebladeplane.Toro
recommendsabladepitchofapproximately8to11mm
(5/16to7/16inch).Thismeansthebackofthebladeplane
is8to11mm(5/16to7/16inch)higherthanthefront.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceontheshop
oor.

2.Setthemowertothedesiredheight-of-cut,movethe
throttlelevertotheSlowposition,stoptheengine,set
theparkingbrake,andremovetheignitionkey.

3.Rotatethecenterbladesothatitpointsstraight
forward.

4.Usingashortruler,measurefromtheoortothefront
tipoftheblade.

5.Rotatethesamebladetiptotherearandmeasurefrom
theoortothetipofthebladeattherearofthemower.

6.Subtractthefrontdimensionfromthereardimension
tocalculatethebladepitch.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandsupportitonjack
stands.

4.Removethefastenerssecuringeachrolleronyour
mowerandmovetherollersupordownasdesired
(

Figure5).

7.AdjusttheU-boltjamnuts(Figure6)securingtherear
deckchains(Figure7)tothemowerdecktoraisethe
rearofthemowersothatthebladepitchissetto8to
11mm(5/16to7/16inch).

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6.Rotatethebladeoneachspindleuntiltheendsface
forwardandbackward.

7.Measurefromtheoortothefronttipofthecutting
edge

8.Adjustthejamnutssecuringthedeckchainstothe
mowerdeckuntilthemowerdeckislevel(

OperatingTips

Figure7).

Figure6

1.U-bolt2.Jamnut

FoldingCastorArm

Togainaccesstoorfromtheoperatorareawhenthewing
decksarefoldedup,releasethecastorarmlatch(Figure8)
androtatethecastorarmawayfromthetractionunit.

Figure8

1.Castorarmlatch

Important:Makesuretorotatethecastorarmbackto
thetractionunitbeforemowing.

Figure7

1.Leftrearliftchain2.Rightrearliftchain

LevelingSidetoSide

Ifthecutisunevenacrossthemowerswath,correctitas
follows:

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceontheshop
oor

2.Setthecuttingunittothedesiredheightofcut,move
thethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stoptheengine,
settheparkingbrake,andremovetheignitionkey.

3.Checkandadjustfrontandreartractortirepressure;
refertoCheckingTirePressure.

4.Checkforbentblades.

5.Removethecoversfromthetopofthecuttingunits

TransportLatches

Beforetransportingthemachine,raisethecuttingunitsand
securethewingdecktransportlatches(Figure9).

Figure9

1.Wingdecktransportlatches

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FastThrottleSetting/GroundSpeed

Tomaintainenoughpowerforthemachineanddeckwhile
mowing,operatetheengineatthefastthrottlepositionand
adjustyourgroundspeedforconditions.Agoodruleto
followis:decreasegroundspeedastheloadonthecutting
bladesincreases;andincreasegroundspeedasloadonthe
bladesdecreases.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontoavoidmakingrutsintheturf
overtime.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances
decompositionandfertilization.

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed.

SelecttheProperHeight-of-CutSetting
toSuitConditions

Removeapproximately25mm(1inch)ornomorethan1/3
ofthegrassbladewhencutting.Inexceptionallylushand
densegrass,youmayhavetoslowdowntheforwardspeed
and/orraisetheheight-of-cuttothenexthighersetting.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan
normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe
cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis
setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal
setting.

KeeptheMowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower
aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower,
cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

Toreducetheriskofrehazard,keeptheengine,mufer,
batterycompartment,parkingbrake,cuttingunits,andfuel
storagecompartmentfreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
Cleanupanyspilledoilorfuel.

Usecompressedairoraleafblowertocleanthebeltdrive
area.Makesuretoinstallanyremovedguardsorcoverswhen
cleaninghasbeencompleted.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause
asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe
grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat
theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof
disease.Checkthebladesdailyforsharpness,andforany
wearordamage.Sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis
damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineToro
replacementblade.RefertoServicingtheCuttingBlades.

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst2hours

Aftertherst10hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every150hours

Every400hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Tightenthecastorwheelnuts

•Tightenthecastorwheelnuts

•Changethemowerdeckgearboxlubricant

•Lubricatethecastorarmbushings

•Lubricatethecastorwheelbearings

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Lubricatethegreasettings

•Tightenthecastorwheelnuts

•Checkthelubricantinthemowerdeckgearbox.

•Changethemowerdeckgearboxlubricant

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentallystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

WARNING

Ifyouraisethemachineusingonlyajacktosupportitwhileyouworkunderthemowerdeck,thejack
couldtip,causingthemowerdecktofall,crushingyouorbystanders.

Alwayssecurethemachinewithatleast2jackstandswhenyouhavethemowerdeckraised.

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CAUTION

Onthetopofthemowerdeckaretwolinksthatconnectthemtotheframe.Connectedtotheselinksare
torsionspringsthatareundertension(
torsionspringwillbereleasedandcouldcausethelinkstomove,damagingyourhandsorngers.

Becarefulwhenremovingthemowerdeckfromtheframeandsecurethelinksbeforedisconnecting
themfromtheframe.

Figure10).Ifyoudisconnectthelinkthestoredenergyinthe

Figure10

1.Pulllink

2.Torsionspring5.Retainerpin

3.U-bolts

4.Deckliftchain

6.Shoulderscrew

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Lubrication

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ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Themachinehasgreasettingsthatmustbelubricated
regularlywithNo.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBaseGrease.
Ifthemachineisoperatedundernormalconditions,lubricate
allbearingsandbushingsafterevery50hoursofoperationor
immediatelyaftereverywashing.

Lubricatethefollowingareas:

•Castorforkshaftbushings(4)(

Figure11)

Figure14

•Foldingcastorarmpivot(1)(Figure15)

Figure11

•Decklinks(5)(Figure12)

Figure12

•Idlerarmpivots(4)(Figure13)

Figure15

•PTODriveshaft(2)(Figure16)

Figure16

•Spindleshaftbearings(5)(Figure17)

Figure13

•Wingdeckhinges(10)(Figure14)

Figure17

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ServicingtheMowerDeck GearBoxLubricant

ThegearboxisdesignedtooperatewithSAE80-90gear
lube.Althoughthegearboxisshippedwithlubricantfrom
thefactory,checkthelevelbeforeoperatingthecuttingunit
forthersttimeandevery150operatinghoursthereafter.
Changethelubricantinthegearboxevery400operating
hours.

CheckingtheMowerDeckGearBox
Lubricant

ServiceInterval:Every150hours

1.Positionthemachineandcuttingunitonalevelsurface.

2.Lowerthemowerdecktothe2.5cm(1inch)
height-of-cut.

3.DisengagethePTO,releasethetractionpedalandset
theparkingbrake.

3.DisengagethePTO,releasethetractionpedalandset
theparkingbrake.

4.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

5.Liftthefootrest,exposingthetopofthemowerdeck.

6.Removethedipstick/llplugfromthetopofthegear
box(Figure18).

7.Placeadrainpanunderthedrainpluglocatedunder
thefrontofthegearboxandremovetheplug,draining
thelubricantintothepan.

8.Replacethedrainplug.

9.Addenoughlubricant,approximately414ml(14
ounces),untilthelevelisbetweenthemarksonthe
dipstick.

Note:Donotoverllorthegearboxmaybedamaged.

ServicingtheBushingsinthe

4.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

5.Liftthefootrest,exposingthetopofthemowerdeck.

6.Removethedipstick/llplugfromthetopofthegear
box(Figure18)andmakesurethatthelubricantis
betweenthemarksonthedipstick.

Figure18

1.Fillpluganddipstick2.Drainlocation

7.Ifthelubricantlevelislow ,addenoughlubricantuntil
thelevelisbetweenthemarksonthedipstick.

CastorArms

Thecastorarmshavebushingspressedintothetopand
bottomofthetubeandaftermanyhoursofoperation,the
bushingswillwear.Tocheckthebushings,movethecastor
forkbackandforthandfromsidetoside.Ifthecastor
spindleislooseinsidethebushings,thebushingsareworn
andmustbereplaced.

1.Raisethecuttingunitsothatthewheelsareoffof
theoor.Blockthecuttingunitsothatitcannot
accidentallyfall.

2.Removethetensioningcap,spacer(s),andthrust
washerfromthetopofthecastorspindle.

3.Pullthecastorspindleoutofthemountingtube.
Allowthethrustwasherandspacer(s)toremainon
thebottomofthespindle.

4.Insertapinpunchintothetoporbottomofthe
mountingtubeanddrivethebushingoutofthetube
(Figure19).Alsodrivetheotherbushingoutofthe
tube.Cleantheinsideofthetubestoremovedirt.

Note:Donotoverllorthegearboxmaybedamaged.

ChangingtheMowerDeckGearBox
Lubricant

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

1.Positionthemachineandcuttingunitonalevelsurface.

2.Lowerthemowerdecktothe2.5cm(1inch)
height-of-cut.

Figure19

1.Castorarmtube

5.Applygreasetotheinsideandoutsideofthenew
bushings.Usingahammerandatplate,drivethe
bushingsintothemountingtube.

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2.Bushings

6.Inspectthecastorspindleforwearandreplaceitif
damaged.

7.Pushthecastorspindlethroughthebushingsand
mountingtube.Slidethethrustwasherandspacer(s)
ontothespindle.Installthetensioningcaponthe
castorspindletoretainallpartsinplace.

ServicingtheCastorWheels andBearings

Checkthebladesdailyforsharpness,andforanywear
ordamage.Sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis
damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineToro
replacementblade.

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece
ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's
orbystander'sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal
injuryordeath.

1.Removethelocknutfromtheboltholdingthecastor
wheelassemblybetweenthecastorfork(Figure20).
Graspthecastorwheelandslidetheboltoutofthe
forkorpivotarm.

Figure20

1.Castorwheel3.Bearing(2)

2.Castorfork

4.Bearingspacer

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor
damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

Inspectandcheckthebladesevery8hours.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blades

1.DisengagethePTO,releasethetractionpedalandset
theparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(
arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe
blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

Figure21).Iftheedges

2.Removethebearingfromthewheelhubandallow
thebearingspacertofallout(
bearingfromtheoppositesideofthewheelhub.

3.Checkthebearings,spacer,andinsideofthewheelhub
forwear.Replaceanydamagedparts.

4.Toassemblethecastorwheel,pushthebearingintothe
wheelhub.Wheninstallingthebearings,pressonthe
outerraceofthebearing.

5.Slidethebearingspacerintothewheelhub.Pushthe
otherbearingintotheopenendofthewheelhubto
captivatethebearingspacerinsidethewheelhub.

6.Installthecastorwheelassemblybetweenthecastor
forkandsecureitinplacewiththeboltandlocknut.

Figure20).Removethe

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause
sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass
blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges,
whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceofdisease.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythesailarea(Figure21).
Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslotformingin
thisarea(Figure21),immediatelyinstallanewblade.

DANGER

Ifyouallowthebladetowear,aslotwillform
betweenthesailandatpartoftheblade.
Eventuallyapieceoftheblademaybreak
offandbethrownfromunderthehousing,
possiblyresultinginseriousinjuryordeath
toyouorbystanders.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor
damage.

•Nevertrytostraightenabladethatisbent
orweldabrokenorcrackedblade.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

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Figure22

Figure21

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.SailArea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.DisengagethePTO,releasethetractionpedalandset
theparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe
engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand
backward(
thecuttingedge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure22).
Notethisdimension.

Figure22).Measurefromalevelsurfaceto

1.PositionA

4.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

5.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof
thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3above.
Thedifferencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedin
steps3and4mustnotexceed3mm(1/8inch).Ifthis
dimensionexceeds3mm(1/8inch),thebladeisbent
andmustbereplaced;refertoRemovingtheBlades
andInstallingtheBlades.

2.Measureherefromblade
tohardsurface

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak
apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor
bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade
withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe
edgesorsurfacesofblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthebladeis
outofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimumperformance
andcontinuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,use
genuineT ororeplacementblades.Replacementbladesmade
byothermanufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewith
safetystandards.

WARNING

Contactwithasharpbladecancauseseriousinjury.

Wearglovesorwrapsharpedgesofthebladewith
arag.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,anti-scalpplate,andbladefrom
thespindleshaft(

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Figure25).

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe
thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpening
blades.

1.Sharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsoftheblade
(Figure23).Maintaintheoriginalangle.Theblade
retainsitsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterialis
removedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure23

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade
balancer(

Figure24).Ifthebladestaysinahorizontal
position,thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthe
bladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheendof
thesailareaonly(Figure25).Repeatthisprocedure
untilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure24

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

Note:The2wingdeckbladesarenotthesameasthe3

centerblades.

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure25).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe
pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto
ensurepropercutting.

Figure25

1.Spindle

2.SailAreaofBlade

3.Anti-scalpplate

4.BladeBolt

3.Torquethebladeboltto115-150N⋅m(85-110ft-lb).

2.Installtheanti-scalpplateandbladebolt(Figure25).

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DeclarationofIncorporation

TheT oroCompany,8111LyndaleAve.South,Bloomington,MN,USAdeclaresthatthefollowingunit(s)
conform(s)tothedirectiveslisted,wheninstalledinaccordancewiththeaccompanyinginstructionsontocertain
ToromodelsasindicatedontherelevantDeclarationsofConformity.

ModelNo.

31101314000001andUp100inRearDischargeMower

SerialNo.

ProductDescriptionInvoiceDescription

CUTTINGUNIT -100IN,

GM360

GeneralDescription

100inRearDischargeMower

Directive

2006/42/EC,

2000/14/EC

RelevanttechnicaldocumentationhasbeencompiledasrequiredperPartBofAnnexVIIof2006/42/EC.

Wewillundertaketotransmit,inresponsetorequestsbynationalauthorities,relevantinformationonthispartly
completedmachinery.Themethodoftransmissionshallbeelectronictransmittal.

ThismachineryshallnotbeputintoserviceuntilincorporatedintoapprovedToromodelsasindicatedonthe
associatedDeclarationofConformityandinaccordancewithallinstructions,wherebyitcanbedeclaredin
conformitywithallrelevantDirectives.

Certied:EUTechnicalContact:

PeterT etteroo
ToroEuropeNV
B-2260Oevel-Westerloo
Belgium

DavidKlisTel.003214562960
Sr.EngineeringManager
811 1LyndaleAve.South
Bloomington,MN55420,USA
September26,2013

Fax[phone]

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TheToroTotalCoverageGuarantee

ALimitedWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourToroCommercial
product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship
fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.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:[e-mail]

OwnerResponsibilities

AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenance
andadjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperform
requiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowinga
warrantyclaim.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement

parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-T oro
brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe
providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.

•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended

maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour
ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe
Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.

•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinan

abusive,negligent,orrecklessmanner.

•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobe

defective.Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,
duringnormalProductoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brake
padsandlinings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings
(sealedorgreasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsand
bearings,tires,lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchas
diaphragms,nozzles,andcheckvalves,etc.

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Conditionsconsideredtobe

outsideinuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storage
practices,contamination,useofunapprovedfuels,coolants,
lubricants,additives,fertilizers,water,orchemicals,etc.

•Failureorperformanceissuesduetotheuseoffuels(e.g.gasoline,

diesel,orbiodiesel)thatdonotconformtotheirrespectiveindustry
standards.

•Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear,anddeterioration.

•Normal“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damageto

seatsduetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratched
decalsorwindows,etc.

Parts

Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted
fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart.
Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe
originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.Torowill
makethenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyor
replaceit.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.

DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty:

DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberof
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,replacementoflters,
coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe
normalservicesT oroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.

GeneralConditions

RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy
underthiswarranty.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorT oroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion
ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty .
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforuseare
limitedtothedurationofthisexpresswarranty .

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe
aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarranty
givesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhich
varyfromstatetostate.

Noteregardingenginewarranty:

TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby
aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and/ortheCaliforniaAir
ResourcesBoard(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonot
applytotheEmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngine
EmissionControlWarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductor
containedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining
guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.

374-0253RevB