
FormNo.3383-175RevA
Groundsmaster
®
360
Multi-PurposeMachine
ModelNo.31222—SerialNo.314000001andUp
ModelNo.31223—SerialNo.314000001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3383-175*A

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knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
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Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
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workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
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Figure1
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ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,multi-purposemachineintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedformaintaininggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,andon
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,
mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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Figure2
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andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
SoundPowerLevel..................................................6
SoundPressureLevel...............................................6
SoundPressureLevel...............................................6
VibrationLevel......................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7
Setup...........................................................................14
1InstallingtheDriveShafttoanOptionalMower
DeckorQAS.....................................................14
2OptionalMowerDeckMountingHardware.............15
3AdjustingtheROPS.............................................15
4CheckingtheTirePressure....................................16
5CheckingtheFluidLevels.....................................16
ProductOverview.........................................................16
Controls...............................................................16
Specications........................................................19
Attachments/Accessories........................................19
Operation....................................................................19
AddingFuel...........................................................19
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................20
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)
........................................................................20
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................21
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................21
DrivingtheMachine...............................................22
SteeringSelection(4wheeldrivemodels
only).................................................................23
StoppingtheMachine.............................................23
OperatingaMowerDeckor
Attachment(Optional).........................................23
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................24
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................25
UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight.........................25
DiagnosticAceDisplay...........................................26
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches..............................26
PositioningtheStandardSeat...................................28
PositioningtheDeluxeSeat......................................28
Raising/LoweringtheSeat.......................................29
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................30
LoadingMachines..................................................30
TransportingMachines............................................31
Maintenance.................................................................33
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................33
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................34
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................35
UsingtheHoodPropRod.......................................35
Lubrication...............................................................35
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................35
EngineMaintenance..................................................38
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................38
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................38
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................39
AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................39
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................40
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................40
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................40
BleedingAirfromtheFuelInjectors..........................40
CleaningtheFuelTank............................................41
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................41
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................42
CheckingtheFuses.................................................42
ServicingtheBattery...............................................42
StoringtheBattery..................................................43
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................43
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................43
CorrectingSteeringMisalignment.............................43
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................44
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..................................44
CleaningtheRadiator..............................................44
BrakeMaintenance....................................................45
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................45
AdjustingtheParkingBrake....................................46
BeltMaintenance......................................................46
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt...................................46
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................47
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................47
AdjustingtheMaximumGroundSpeed.....................47
AdjustingtheSpeedLimiterLever............................48
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................49
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................49
ChangingtheHydraulicOilAndFilter.......................49
CabMaintenance.......................................................50
MaximizingAirConditionerPerformance..................50
CleaningtheCabAirFilters.....................................50
CleaningtheAirConditioningCoil...........................51
CleaningtheA/CCondenserScreen.........................52
Cleaning...................................................................52
CleaningtheCab....................................................52
WasteDisposal.......................................................52
Storage........................................................................53
Engine..................................................................53
Machine................................................................53
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN836:1997
andANSIB71.4-2012specicationsineffectatthetimeof
production,whentheoptionalmowerdeckisinstalled.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheCEN
standardEN836:1997andANSIB71.4-2012.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethisequipment.Localregulationscan
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Neveroperatewhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby .
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Donotcarrypassengers.
•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland
practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwetgrass;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrectloaddistribution.
Preparation
•Whileoperatingthemachine,alwayswearsubstantial
footwearandlongtrousers.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
•Ifamowerdeckisinstalledonthemachine,beforeusing
it,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,blade
boltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
Operation
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Operateonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.
•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.T oguardagainst
overturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;
–useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;
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–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–settheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkey:
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemachine;
–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthemachine
fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand
operatingtheequipment;
–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachmentbefore
refueling.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
•DonotremovetheROPS.
•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
•Ifamowerdeckisinstalledonthemachine,takecareas
manuallyrotatingonebladecancauseotherbladesto
rotate.
•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,
lowertheattachment.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)UseandMaintenance
•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely
necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded
ROPSisinthedownposition.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna
foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs
orwater.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCENstandard.
•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun
engineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjust,orservice.
•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
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•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road
useandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”Ifyoumustcross
ortravelonapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofand
complywithlocalregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slowmovingvehiclesigns,andreectors.
•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand
amesawayfrombattery.
•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
SoundPowerLevel
Note:Thedatacontainedinthissectiononlypertainsto
unitsmarkedwiththeCElogo.
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof101dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
SoundPressureLevel
SlopeOperation
•Donotoperateneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor
water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,ordrowning.
•Donotoperateonslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.
•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromtheoperatingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenoperatinguphillbecausethe
machinemaytipbackwards.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If
tireslosetraction,disengagetheattachmentandproceed
slowlyofftheslope.
•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
•Useextremecarewithallattachments.Thesecanchange
thestabilityofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.
Model31222
Note:Thedatacontainedinthissectiononlypertainsto
unitsmarkedwiththeCElogo.
Theseunitshaveasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of85dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
SoundPressureLevel
Model31223
Note:Thedatacontainedinthissectiononlypertainsto
unitsmarkedwiththeCElogo.
Theseunitshaveasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’sear
of80dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Note:Thedatacontainedinthissectiononlypertainsto
unitsmarkedwiththeCElogo.
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)
•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand
usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
•ChecktheareaofoperationandneverfoldtheROPSin
areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Do
notweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.39m/s
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=0.34m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.41m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s
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2
2
2
2
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
117-3276
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
106-2353
1.Electricalpowerpoint
117-3272
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;failuretousthe
rolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)canresultininjuryin
theeventofarollover;wearaseatbeltwhenaROPSisin
place,donotwearaseatbeltwhenROPSislowered.
117-4766
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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117-3270
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
117–2718
117-3273
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.7.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremove
3.Warning—weartheseatbeltwhenseatedintheoperator's
position.
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—removethe
ignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
themachine.
theignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
8.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes;slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturnathigh
speeds
9.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsinplace.
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117-3233
4Wheeldrivemodels
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonfuses.
2.4wheelsteersolenoid—7.5amp
3.PTOenable,4wheelsteerlamp,decklift,deckoat—7.5
amp
4.Glowindicator,fuelrunsolenoid,diagnosticlight,start—7.5
amp
5.Headlights,deckactuator,powertake–off—10amp
6.Lights—15amp
7.Operatorpresenceswitch—10amp
8.Powerpoint,lights—15amp
9.Engine—10amp
115-0492
Non-cabmodels
1.Heightofcut(mm)
117-3232
2Wheeldrivemodels
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonfuses.
2.Differentiallockout—10amp
3.Engine—10amp
4.Lights,powerpoint—15amp
5.Powerswitch,engineignition—10amp
6.Lights—15amp
7.Operatorpresenceswitch—10amp
8.Computer—2amp
9.Headlights,deckactuator—10amp
106-9206
1.Wheeltorquespecications
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
115-0493
Cabmodels
1.Heightofcut(mm)
119–0124
(Cabmodels)
1.Warning—whenthecabwindowsareopenwearhearing
protection.
2.Closetherearwindowbeforeattemptingtoopenthehood.
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
117–2787
(Cabmodels)
1.Headlights,15Afuse
2.Heater,15Afuse5.Domelight,15Afuse
3.Airconditioning,30Afuse
4.Windshieldwipers,15A
fuse
115–5501
(CabModels)
1.Lights4.Airconditioningswitch
2.Windshieldwiperswitch5.Fancontrol
3.Temperaturecontrol
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
8.Batteryacidcancause
10.Containslead;donot
distancefromthebattery.
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
discard.
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106-9290
Twowheeldrivemodelsonly
1.Inputs5.Inseat
2.Notactive
3.Hightemperatureshutdown
4.Hightemperaturewarning8.Neutral
6.PowerTake-off(PTO)10.PowerTakeOff(PTO)
7.ParkingbrakeOff11.Start
9.Outputs13.Start
14.Power
12.EnergizetoRun(ETR)
1.Removetheignitionkeyandreadthe
Operator'sManualbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
120-0259
107-2916
2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperate
themowerwiththedeectorupor
removed,keepthedeectorinplace;
keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
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3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof
handorfoot,mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts.

117-3277
Fourwheeldrive,non-cabmodels
120-0257
Twowheelsdrivemodels
1.Lowerdecks6.Two-wheelsteering
2.Raisedecks7.Four-wheelsteering
3.Engine—stop8.Fast
4.Engine—run
5.Engine—start
9.Continuousvariable
setting
10.Slow
1.Lowerdecks
2.Raisedecks7.Fast
3.Engine—stop
4.Engine—run
5.Engine—start
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6.Differentiallock
8.Continuousvariable
setting
9.Slow

119-9899
Modelswithcabsonly
1.Lowerdecks6.Two-wheelsteering
2.Raisedecks7.Four-wheelsteering
3.Engine—stop8.Fast
4.Engine—run
5.Engine—start
9.Continuousvariable
setting
10.Slow
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2
3
4
5
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Operator'sManual
EngineOperator'sManual
Driveshaft
Screw,5/16x1–3/4inch
Locknut,5/16inch
Rollpin,3/16x1–1/2inch
Retainerpin2
Greasetting
Washerheadscrew,5/16x7/8inch
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Qty.
1
1
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
Qty.
Use
1
4
4
2
2
2
–
–
–
Installthedriveshafttoaoptionaldeck
orQAS
Usetoinstalloptionalmowerdeck
AdjusttheROPS
Checkthetirepressure.
Checkthehydraulicuid,engineoil,
andcoolantlevels.
Use
PartsCatalog
OperatorTrainingMaterial
1
InstallingtheDriveShafttoan
OptionalMowerDeckorQAS
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Driveshaft
4
Screw,5/16x1–3/4inch
4
Locknut,5/16inch
2
Rollpin,3/16x1–1/2inch
Procedure
Note:PTOdriveshaftinstallationiseasierifthemachineis
positionedonahoist.
1
1
Usereferencepartnumbers
Viewthevideobeforeoperatingthemachine
WARNING
Donotstarttheengineandengagethe
PTOswitchwhenthePTOdriveshaftis
disconnectedfromthecuttingdeck.Ifthe
engineisstartedandthePTOshaftisallowed
torotate,seriouspersonalinjuryandmachine
damagecouldresult.BeforethePTOdrive
shaftisdisconnectedfromthecuttingdeck,
disconnectPTOsolenoidcoilconnector
fromwireharnesstopreventunintentional
engagementofthePTOclutch.
2.TopreventtheunintentionalengagementofthePTO
clutch,disconnectthewireharnesselectricalconnector
fromthePTOsolenoidvalvecoilconnector(Figure3).
1.Parkmachineonalevelsurface,stopengine,engage
parkingbrakeandremovekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
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Figure3
1.Wireharnesselectricalconnector
3.PositionthePTOdriveshaftunderthefrontofthe
machine.Makesurethatthedriveshaftslipshaftyoke
(Figure4)istowardthetransmissionPTOshaft.
8.Aftertheotherendofthedriveshaftisconnected
totheattachmentgearboxshaft,connectthewire
harnesselectricalconnectortothePTOsolenoidvalve
coilconnector(
Figure3).
2
OptionalMowerDeck
MountingHardware
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Retainerpin
2
Greasetting
2
Washerheadscrew,5/16x7/8inch
Procedure
Note:Thesecomponentsandprocedureareonlyrequiredif
amowerdeck,thatrequiresretainerpins,ismountedtothe
tractionunit.RefertotheMowerDeckOperator’sManual
fortheinstallationinstructions
Figure4
1.Transmissiondriveshaft
2.Capscrew
3.PTOshaft
4.Alignthesplineandrollpinholeofdriveshaftyoke
withthetransmissionshaft.
5.SlidePTOdriveshaftendyokeontothetransmission
PTOshaft.
6.SecuretheendyokeofthePTOdriveshaftasfollows:
A.Installtherollpinintheendyokeandshaft.
B.Installthecapscrewsthruthedrivesshaftend
yoke.
C.Installandtightenthelocknutstosecuretheend
yoketothePTOshaft.Torquethelocknutsto20
to25N-m(175to225in-lb).
Note:Retaintheremainingcapscrews,locknuts
androllpintosecuretheotherendofthedrive
shafttotheattachmentgearboxshaft.
4.Locknut
5.Rollpin
Note:Ifamowerdeckisnottobeinstalledonthetraction
unit,removeortieupthe(4)deckliftchainsfromthelift
suspension.
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AdjustingtheROPS
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandthepinsfromthe
rollbar(Figure5).
2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstall
thetwopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotter
pins(Figure5).
Note:Ifyoumustlowertherollbar,pushthebar
forwardtorelievepressureonthepins,removethe
pins,lowerthebarslowly,andsecureitwiththepinsso
thatitdoesnotdamagethehood.
7.LubricatethePTOdriveshaftgreasettings.
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Figure5
1.Rollbar3.Hairpincotterpin
2.Pin
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ProductOverview
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure6)controlstheforwardandreverse
operation.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardandthe
bottomtomoverearward.Groundspeeddependsonhow
faryoupressthepedal.Fornoload,maximumgroundspeed,
fullypressthepedalwhilethethrottleisintheFastposition.
Tostop,reducefootpressureonthetractionpedalandallow
ittoreturntothecenterposition.
Note:Foremergencystops,presstherearofthetraction
pedal(reverse)tostopthemachinequickly.
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Thecorrectair
pressurefornon-cabmodelsis103kPa(15psi)inthefront
tiresand172kPa(25psi)inthereartires.Ifacabisinstalled
onthemachine,thefrontandreartiresshouldbeinatedto
172kPa(25psi).
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CheckingtheFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforestartingthe
engine,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevelin
theMaintenanceSection.
2.Checktheengineoillevelbeforestartingtheengine,
refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevelinthe
MaintenanceSection.
3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingthe
engine;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSysteminthe
MaintenanceSection.
Figure6
1.Parkingbrake4.Tractionpedal
2.Brakepedal
3.Tiltsteeringpedal
5.Speedlimiter
SpeedLimiter
Thespeedlimiterlever(Figure6)canbeippedforwardto
limitthetractionspeedwhileoperating.
BrakePedal
Thebrakepedalisusedinconjunctionwiththebrakepedal
latchtoengageanddisengagetheparkingbrake(Figure6)To
stopthemachine,releasethetractionpedalandallowitto
returntothecenterposition.Thebrakecanassistinstopping
inanemergencysituation.
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ParkingBrake
ThrottleLever
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pushdownonthebrakepedal
andpressthetopforwardtolatch(Figure6).T oreleasethe
parkingbrake,pressthebrakepedaluntiltheparkingbrake
latchretractswithoutcontactingthelockingmechanism.
TiltSteeringPedal
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardsyou,pressthefootpedal
down,andpullthesteeringtowertowardyoutothemost
comfortablepositionandthenreleasethepedal(Figure6).T o
movethesteeringwheelawayfromyou,pressthefootpedal
andreleaseitwhenthesteeringwheelreachesthedesired
operatingposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Off,On/Preheat,
andStart(Figure7).
Thethrottlelever(Figure7)controlsthespeedoftheengine.
MovingthethrottleleverforwardtowardtheFastposition
increasestheenginespeed.Movingitrearwardtowardthe
Slowpositiondecreasestheenginespeed.Thethrottle
controlsthespeedofthePTOand,inconjunctionwiththe
tractionpedal,controlsgroundspeedofthemachine.Always
runthemachinewiththethrottleintheFastpositionwhen
operatingattachments.
PowerTakeOff(PTO)Switch
Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthe
attachment(Figure7).
SteeringSelectorSwitch(4wheeldrive
modelsonly)
Pressthesteeringselectorswitchtothereartoengage4wheel
steeringandforwardtoreturnto2wheelsteering(Figure7).
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure7)recordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhenthekeyswitchisin
theRunposition.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance.
Figure7
1.Powertakeoff(PTO)
Switch
2.Oilpressurewarninglight
3.Chargeindicatorlight
4.Hourmeter
5.Differentiallockswitch
(optional-2wheeldrive
only)
6.Steeringselectorswitch(4
wheeldriveonly)
7.Throttlelever14.Enginecoolant
8.Diagnosticlight(4wheel
driveonly)
9.Ignitionswitch
10.Powerpoint
11.Optionalswitchlocation
12.Deckliftswitch
13.Glowpluglight
temperaturewarning
light
DiagnosticLight(4wheeldrivemodels
only)
Itwillilluminateshouldasystemfaultberecognized(Figure
7).
DifferentialLockSwitch(optional-2
wheeldrivemodelsonly)
Pressthefrontoftheswitchandholditdowntoengagethe
differentiallock(Figure7).
GlowPlugLight(OrangeLight)
Theglowplugindicatorlight(Figure7)turnsonwhenthe
ignitionswitchisturnedtotheOnposition.Itremainslit
for6seconds.Whenthelightturnsoff,theengineisready
tobestarted.
EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning
Light
Thislightglowsandthecuttingbladesstopiftheengine
coolanttemperatureishigh(Figure7).Ifthemachineisnot
stoppedandthecoolanttemperaturerisesanother-7°C(20°
F),theenginewillstop.
Important:Iftheattachmentshutsdownandthe
temperaturewarninglightison,pushPTOknobdown,
drivetoasafeatarea,movethethrottlelevertothe
Slowposition,allowthetractionpedaltomovetothe
neutralposition,andengagetheparkingbrake.Allow
theenginetoidleforseveralminuteswhileitcoolstoa
safelevel.Stoptheengineandcheckthecoolingsystem;
refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem.
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