Toro 31598N, Groundsmaster 5900, Groundsmaster 5910, 31599N, 31599 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3391-812RevA

Groundsmaster

5900and5910

RotaryMower

ModelNo.31598N—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.31599N—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3391-812*A

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits constituentsareknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

andotherreproductiveharm.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisincorporatedwith themuferassembly.

GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA ForestryService.

Important:Thisengineisequippedwithaspark arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.

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Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds, andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways, orforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct safetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

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1.Safetyalertsymbol

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Contents

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

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

ToroMowerSafety..................................................6

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

Setup...........................................................................15

1RemoveSideDeckShippingStrapand

Brace................................................................15

2LoweringtheFrontDeckWinglets.........................15

3LevelingtheFrontCenterDeck.............................17

4LevelingtheWingletDeckstotheFrontCenter

Deck.................................................................17

5CheckingtheTirePressure....................................18

6CheckingtheFluidLevels.....................................18

7GreasingtheMachine...........................................18

ProductOverview.........................................................19

Controls...............................................................19

Specications........................................................26

Attachments/Accessories........................................26

Operation....................................................................27

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................27

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................27

CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................27

AddingFuel...........................................................27

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................28

CheckingtheTorqueofWheelLugNuts....................28

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................28

AdjustingtheSkids.................................................31

AdjustingtheCuttingUnitAnti-ScalpRollers.............31

CheckingtheMismatchBetweenCutting

Units.................................................................32

AdjustingtheMirrors..............................................33

AimingtheHeadlights............................................33

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................33

CheckingtheInterlockSwitches...............................34

PushingorTowingtheMachine................................34

JackingPoints........................................................35

TieDowns............................................................35

OperatingCharacteristics........................................36

ReversingFanOperation.........................................36

OperatingTips......................................................37

Maintenance.................................................................38

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................38

ServiceIntervalChart.............................................39

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................39

InnerWingDeckCovers.........................................39

Lubrication...............................................................40

GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................40

EngineMaintenance..................................................43

AirCleanerMaintenance.........................................43

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................44

AdjustingtheValveClearance..................................45

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................45

ServicingtheFuelSystem........................................45

ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................45

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................46

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................47

Fuses....................................................................47

BatteryCare...........................................................48

JumpStarting/BatteryCharging..............................48

RecalibrateTractionPedal.......................................48

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................49

AdjustingtheTractionPedalAngle...........................49

CheckingthePlanetaryDriveGear/Brake

Oil....................................................................49

ChangingthePlanetaryDriveGear/Brake

Oil....................................................................49

CheckingtheRearWheelToe-In..............................50

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................51

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................51

ServicingtheEngineCoolingSystem........................52

BrakeMaintenance....................................................52

AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................52

BeltMaintenance......................................................53

ServicingtheAlternatorBelt....................................53

ServicingtheCompressorBelt.................................53

ReplacingtheBladeDriveBelts................................53

FrontCuttingUnit..................................................53

SideCuttingDecks.................................................54

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................55

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid...................................55

ChangingtheHydraulicFluidandFilters....................56

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................56

HydraulicSystemTestPorts.....................................57

MowerMaintenance...................................................57

Pivoting(Tilting)theFrontCuttingUnit

Upright.............................................................57

PivotingtheFrontCuttingUnitDown.......................58

AdjustingtheCuttingUnitPitch...............................58

ServicingtheCastorArmBushings...........................59

ServicingtheCastorWheelsandBearings..................59

BladeMaintenance.....................................................60

CheckingforaBentBlade........................................60

RemovingandInstallingtheCutterBlade(s)...............60

InspectingandSharpeningtheCutterBlade(s)............61

CorrectingtheCuttingUnitMismatch.......................62

MiscellaneousMaintenance.........................................62

ServicingtheSparkArrestorMufer.........................62

CleaningtheCabAirFilters(For31599N

Models).............................................................62

CleaningtheAirConditioningCoil...........................63

Storage........................................................................64

PreparingforSeasonalStorage.................................64

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Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.4-2012.

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

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby themachine.

•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe

blades,bladebolts,andcuttingassemblyarenotworn ordamaged.Replacewornordamagedbladesandbolts insetstopreservebalance.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial

carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and theproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese

instructionstousethemower.Localregulationsmay restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare

nearby.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor

accidentsorhazardsoccurringtohimselforherself,other people,orproperty.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alldriversandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain

professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstructionshould emphasize:

–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking

withride-onmachines;

–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill

notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

◊insufcientwheelgrip;

◊beingdriventoofast;

◊inadequatebraking;

◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;

◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes;

◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.

•Checkthatoperatorspresencecontrols,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.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,long

trousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andearprotection.Long hair,looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmoving parts.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefootor wearingopensandals.

Operation

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengagethePTO,

shiftintoneutral,andengagetheparkingbrake.Only

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starttheenginefromtheoperatorsposition.Useseat belts,ifprovided.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel

ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst overturning:

–Donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor

downhill.

–Themachinespeedshouldbekeptlowonslopesand

duringtightturns.

–Stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden

hazards.

–Nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unlessthe

machineisdesignedforthatpurpose.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.

•Usecarewhenusingheavyequipment.

–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing. –Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen

suggestedintheOperator'sManual.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces

otherthangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof

materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe machinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,

orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.Besureall interlocksareattached,adjustedproperly ,andfunctioning properly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed

theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatorsposition:

–Stoponlevelground. –Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments. –Changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake. –Stoptheengineandremovethekey.

•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengineand

removetheignitionkey:

–beforeclearingblockages; –beforechecking,cleaning,orworkingonthemachine; –afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthemachine

fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand

operatingtheequipment.Torqueallthespindlepulley

nutsto176to203N-m(130to150ft-lb)andallthe

bladeboltsto115to149N-m(85to110ft-lb), –ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check

immediately).

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot

isuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment:

–beforerefuelling;

–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment

canbemadefromtheoperatorsposition.

•Reducethethrottlesettingbeforestoppingengineand,if

theengineisprovidedwithafuelshut-offvalve,turnthe fueloffattheconclusionofmowing.

•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Theoperatorshallturnonashingwarninglights

whenevertravelingonapublicroad,exceptwheresuch useisprohibitedbylaw.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea

buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure

anddonotstorenearame.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheenginecompartment,

silencer/mufer,batterycompartment,cuttingunits, drives,andfuelstorageareafreeofgrass,leaves,or excessivegrease.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingoneblade

cancauseotherbladestorotate.

•Whenmachineistobeparked,stored,orleftunattended,

lowerthecuttingunitsunlessapositivemechanicallock isprovided.

•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,movetraction

pedaltoNeutral,setparkingbrake,movethethrottle switchtothelowidleposition,stopengineandremove ignitionkey.Waitforallmovementtostopbefore adjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore

fuelnearames.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained

personneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

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•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.

•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall

hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore applyingpressuretothesystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor

nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure. Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious injury.Ifuidisinjectedintotheskinitmustbesurgically removedwithinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththis formofinjuryorgangrenemayresult.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat isnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,orANSIstandards.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

Operation

•Beforeoperatingthemachinebecertainthattheseat

beltsareattached.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandenginequickly .

•Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennisshoes

orsneakers.

•Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand

requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance regulations.

•Keephands,feet,andclothingawayfrommovingparts

andthemowerdischargeareaandundersideofthe mowerwhiletheengineisrunning.

•Fillfueltankuntillevelis25mm(1inch)belowthe

bottomofthellerneck.Donotoverll.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper

operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch beforeoperatingthemachine.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany objectsanddonotcontactthem.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.

•Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.

•Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Iftireslosetraction,

disengagethebladesandproceedslowlystraightdown theslope.Avoidraisingthesidecuttingunitsonaslope.

•Avoidturningonslopes.Ifyoumustturn,turnslowly

andgraduallydownhill,ifpossible.

•NeverremovetheROPSfromthemachine.

•Alwaysweartheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyifthe

machineisdrivenorrollsintoapondorwater.

•Watchfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.Always

yieldtheright-of-way.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.

Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes overtheedgeofaclifforditchorifanedgegivesway .

•Donotmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcause

sliding.

•Machineshouldnotbeusedasatowvehicle.

•Useextracarewithotherattachments.Thesecanchange

thestabilityofthemachine.

•Turnoffthebladeswhennotmowing.

•Foroperatingenvironmentsexceeding43degreesC(110

degreesF),consultToroforspecialmachineneeds.

•Donotoperatetheenginebelow1350rpm.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjust,orservice.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere

thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment

bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance

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

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•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas

required.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid

contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface, eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks,and

amesawayfromthebattery.

•DonotusehighpressurewaternearInfoCenter.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,

contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•Tomakesureofoptimumperformanceandcontinued

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

114-0849

1.Warning—disengagethePTOthenraisethedeck.

2.Nostep

3.Tractioncontrolpedal

4.Forward

5.Reverse

121–3883

1.DisengagethePTO3.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual

2.EngagethePTO

121–3884

114-0845

1.Tiltsteeringlever2.Horn

1.Engine—stop3.Engine—start

2.Engine—preheat

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114-0135

1.Raisecuttingunits—left

2.Raisecutting units—center

3.Raisecuttingunits—right

115-5459

1.Electricshockhazard—donotremovecover;keepcoverin place.

106-6754

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

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

114-0844

1.Lefthandturnsignal

2.Righthandturnsignal5.Tounlocktheparking

3.ReadtheOperators

Manual.

4.Tolockthebrakes,close latch,pressthebrake pedalandpulluponthe parkingbrakeknob.

brake,pressthebrake.

6.Parkingbrake

93-7818

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

93–7275

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual—donotusestartinguidto starttheengine.

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93-6674

1.Crushinghazard,hand—readtheinstructionsbefore servicingorperformingmaintenance.

106-6755

1.Enginecoolantunder pressure.

2.Explosionhazard—read theOperator'sManual.

3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.

4.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

93-6687

1.Donotstephere.

114-0848

1.Highrange6.Lowidle

2.Transmission7.Increaseenginespeed

3.Lowrange8.Engine

4.Highidle

5.Mididle10.Decreaseenginespeed

9.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

120-6604

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe machine.

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

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

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114-0133

114-0922

1.Headlights7.Tractionassist—engage

2.On

3.Off9.Lowercuttingunits—left

4.Headlightswitchlocation10.Lowercutting

5.Cruisecontrol—engage

6.Cruisecontrol—disengage

8.Traction assist—disengage

units—center

11.Lowercuttingunits—right

114-0974

1.Beltrouting

114-4883

1.Beltrouting

114-9600

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

114-0922

1.Beltrouting

117–2718

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117–2754

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.

3.Warning—weartheseatbeltwhenseatedintheoperator'sposition.

4.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.

6.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.

7.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdownslopes;slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturnathighspeeds

8.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.

93-6686

1.Hydraulicoil

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

114-0865

1.Heightofcutadjustment

117–4979

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts, keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

114-0864

1.Heightofcutadjustment

115-5509

(Model31599Nonly)

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115-5489

(Model31599Nonly)

1.Warning—whenthecabwindowsareopenwearhearing protection.

2.Closetherearwindowbeforeattemptingtoopenthehood.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard.

114-0975

1.Height-of-cut

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1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonmaintenance.

130–2449

125–5263

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonfuses.

114-0846

1.ReadtheOperatorsManual;tostarttheengine,movethe tractionpedaltoNeutral,applythebrake,movethethrottle switchtolow,turntheignitionkeytoPreheat.Whenthe WaittoStartAdvisoryclearsontheInfoCenterthenturn theignitionkeytoStart.

2.ReadtheOperatorsManual;tostoptheengine,movethe throttlelevertoslow,disengagethePTO,settheparking brake,wait5minutes,turntheignitionkeytoStop,and removethekey;readtheOperatorsManual.

3.ReadtheOperatorsManual.

4.ToengagethePTO,pulluponthePTOswitch.

5.TodisengagethePTO,pushdownonthePTOswitch.

6.Toswitchthetransmissiontohighspeed,fullyraisethe attachmentsandswitchthespeedcontroltoHigh.

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130-0458

1.ReadtheOperator's Manualformore

informationonfuses

2.Electricalpower accessory—15A

3.Domelight—15A7.Fan—15A

4.Windshieldwiper uid—15A

5.Headlights—25A

6.CondenserfanandA/C clutch—30A

8.Worklight—15A

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

5 6 7

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual EngineOperator'sManual OperatorTrainingMaterial

PartsCatalog

Nopartsrequired

DeckcoverR.H.1 DeckcoverL.H.1 V-Belt2

Nopartsrequired

Qty.

1 1 1

Providetheoperatorwithinformationontheuseand maintenanceofthemachine

Orderingparts

Qty.

Use

–

Removethesidedeckstrapsandbrace

Lowerthefrontdeckwinglets

Levelthefrontcenterdeck

Levelthewingletdeckstothefront centerdeck

Checkthetirepressure

Checktheuidlevels

Greasethemachine.

Use

DeclarationofConformity

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine fromthenormaloperatingposition.

Note:Somepartsmayhavealreadybeeninstalledatthe factory.

RemoveSideDeckShipping StrapandBrace

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Removethestrapandbracesecuringthesidedecksfor shipping.

LoweringtheFrontDeck Winglets

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1DeckcoverR.H.

1DeckcoverL.H.

2V-Belt

Procedure

1.Removethenutssecuringthefrontandrearstopbolts totherightwingletdeckmounts(Figure3).

2.Whilesupportingtherightwinglet,removethefront andrearstopboltsfromthedeckmounts(Figure

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3).Leavetheeccentricspositionedbetweenthedeck

mounts.

3.Lowerthewinglettotheoperatingposition.

Figure4

1.Winglet4.Eccentric

2.Hingepin5.Lowerhole

3.Bolt

Figure3

1.Winglet4.Eccentric

2.Hingepin5.Upperhole

3.Stopbolt

6.Deckmounts

4.Installthefrontandrearstopboltsthroughtheupper mountingholesandeccentrics.Makesurethestopbolt engagesthetabonthehingepin.

5.Installthenutssecuringthestopboltsbutdonot tightenatthistime.

6.Repeattheprocedureonleftwinglet.

7.Installthewingletbeltsasfollows:

•Startthebeltaroundthewingletspindlepulleyand

thefrontdeckspindlepulley(Figure5).

•Usingaratchetwrenchorsimilartool,movethe

idlerpulleyawayfromthepulleys(Figure5).

•Routethebeltaroundthewingletspindlepulley

andtheupperspindlepulleyonthefrontdeck.

•Releasetheidlerpulleytoputtensiononthebelt.

Figure5

1.Wingletspindlepulley3.Idlerpulleyassembly

2.Frontdeckspindlepulley

8.Installthewingletdeckcoverandsecurewithrubber latch(Figure6).

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Note:Makesuretoslidethecoverunderthefront centerdeckcovertabsbeforeinsertingitontothe mountinghooksandpost.

9.Repeattheprocedureontheotherwinglet.

Figure6

LevelingtheWingletDecksto theFrontCenterDeck

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Levelthewingletdeckstothefrontdeckasfollows:

•Rotatethebladeoneachwingletsothatitpointsside

toside.

•Loosentheboltsandnutssecuringthetwoeccentric

spacerstothewinglets(Figure7).

1.Cover

2.Rubberlatch4.Mounthooks

3.Frontcenterdeckcover tabs

LevelingtheFrontCenterDeck

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

RefertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-CutinOperation.

1.Rotatebladeoneachouterspindleuntiltheendsface forwardandbackward.

2.Measurefromtheoortothefronttipoftheblade. Adjustthe1/8inchshimsonthefrontcastorfork(s) tomatchthedesiredheightofcut.

3.Rotatetheblades180°andnowmeasurefromtheoor tothe(rearfacing)tipoftheblade.

4.Loosenthelowerjamnutsontheheight-of-cutchain U-bolt.

5.Adjustthenutstoraiseorlowertherearofthecutting unitsothatthefrontandrearbladetipshavethesame measurement.Tightenthejamnuts.

6.Proceedtoprocedure4andlevelthewingletdecksto thefrontcenterdeck.

Figure7

1.Winglet4.Eccentric

2.Hingepin5.Upperhole

3.Stopbolt

•Rotatetherear(closesttotractionunit)eccentricuntilthe

outsidebladetipisabout3mm(1/8inch)higherthan thedesiredheightofcut(Figure7).

Note:Thereisanotchontheeccentrichexwhichis 180°fromthelobeontheeccentriccam(Figure8).Use thenotchestoreferencethelocationofthelobeswhen adjustingtheeccentrics.

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CheckingtheFluidLevels

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Figure8

1.Eccentricnotch

•Tightentheboltandnutforthiseccentricto149N-m

(110ft-lb).

•Adjusttheforwardeccentricuntilitjustmakescontact

withtheinnerslotsurfaceofthewingletpivotbrackets.

•Tightentheboltandnutforthiseccentricto149N-m

(110ft-lb).

•Repeattheprocedureontheoppositewinglet.Referto

AdjustingtheCuttingUnitPitchprocedureinMower Maintenance.

CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Checktheairpressureinallthetiresbeforeoperatingthe machine.Thecorrectairpressureinthefronttiresis345kPa (50psi)andthereartiresis207kPa(30psi)(Figure9).

1.Checktheengineoillevelbeforestartingtheengine, refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevelinEngine Maintenance.

2.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforestartingthe engine,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevelin HydraulicSystemMaintenance.

3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingtheengine; refertoCheckingtheCoolingSysteminCooling SystemMaintenance.

GreasingtheMachine

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Beforethemachineisoperated,itmustbegreasedto ensureproperlubricatingcharacteristics;refertoGreasing theBearingsandBushingsprocedureinLubricationinthe MaintenanceSection.Failuretoproperlygreasethemachine willresultinprematurefailureofcriticalparts.

Important:Maintainpressureinalltirestoensurea goodquality-of-cutandpropermachineperformance.

Do not under -inate.

Figure9

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ProductOverview

Controls

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof85 dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearingloss throughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

TractionPedal

Thetractionpedal(Figure10)controlsforwardandreverse operation.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardand thebottomtomovebackward.Groundspeeddependson howfaryoupressthepedal.Fornoload,maximumground speed,fullypressthepedalwhilethethrottleisintheHi idleposition.

HornButton

Pressthehornbutton(Figure10)toactivatethehorn.

ParkingBrakeLatch

Theknobontheleftsideoftheconsoleactuatestheparking brakelock(Figure10).Toengagetheparkingbrake,connect thepedalswiththelockinglatch,pushdownonbothpedals, andpulltheparkingbrakelatchout.Toreleasetheparking brake,pressbothpedalsuntiltheparkingbrakelatchretracts.

Tostop,reduceyourfootpressureonthetractionpedaland allowittoreturntothecenterposition.

BrakePedals

Twofootpedals(Figure10)operateindividualwheelbrakes forturningassistance,parking,andtoaidinobtainingbetter sidehilltraction.Alatchconnectsthepedalsforparking brakeoperationandtransport.

PedalLockingLatch

Thepedallockinglatch(Figure10)connectsthepedals togethertoengagetheparkingbrake.

TiltSteeringLever

Pressthelever(Figure10)downtotiltthesteeringwheel tothedesiredposition.Thenreleasethelevertolockthe adjustment.

TurnSignalSwitch

Presstheleftsideoftheturnsignalswitch(Figure10)to activatetheleftturnsignalandtherightsideoftheswitchto activatetherightturnsignal.Thecenterpositionisoff.

Figure10

1.Brakepedals7.Variablethrottleswitch

2.Pedallockinglatch8.Throttleswitch

3.Parkingbrakelatch9.Horn

4.Turnsignalswitch10.Tractionpedal

5.Infocenter

6.Hi-lorangespeedcontrol

11.Tiltsteeringlever

ThrottleSwitch

Thethrottleswitch(Figure11)hasthreepositionslowidle, mididleandhighidle.

VariableThrottleSwitch

Thevariablethrottleswitch(Figure11)allowstheengine speedtobeadjustedinsmallincrements.Pressthe“+”once toincreasetheenginespeedandthe“-”oncetodecrease theenginespeed.

Note:Movingthethrottleswitchwilloverrideandcancel thevariablethrottlesetting.

Important:Donotoperatetheenginebelow1350rpm.

Hi-LoRangeSpeedSwitch

Pressthefrontoftheswitch(Figure10)toselecthighspeed range.Presstherearoftheswitchtoselectlowspeedrange. Themachinemustbestationaryortravelingataveryslow speed,lessthan2mph,toshifttoHiorLo.

LiftSwitches

Theliftswitches(Figure11)raiseandlowerthecuttingunits. Presstheswitchesforwardtolowerthecuttingunitand backwardtoraisethecuttingunits.

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Note:ThedeckswillnotlowerwhileintheHispeedrange. andthedeckswillnotraiseorloweriftheoperatorisoutof theseatwhentheengineisrunning.

LightSwitch

Presstheloweredgeoftheswitch(Figure11)toturnonthe lights.Presstheupperedgeoftheswitchtoturnoffthelights.

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch(Figure11)hasthreepositions:Stop, Run/Preheat,andStart.

Figure11

1.PTOswitch5.Cruisecontrol

2.Keyswitch6.Lightswitch

3.Tractionassistswitch

4.Liftswitches

7.Powerpoint(ontheright sideofconsole)

AudibleAlarm(Console)

Thealarmisactivatedwhenafaultisdetected.

Thebuzzersounds:

•continuouswhentheenginesendsastopfault.

•withashortpulsewhentheenginesendsacheckengine

fault.

•whenthereislowfuel.

PowerPoint

Thepowerpoint,locatednexttotheconsoleontheside ofthepowercenter,isusedtopoweroptionalelectrical accessories(Figure11).

SeatAdjustments

Weightgauge

Indicateswhentheseatisadjustedtotheweightofthe operator(Figure12).Heightadjustmentismadeby positioningthesuspensionwithintherangeofthegreen region.

PTOSwitch

ThePTOswitch(Figure11)hastwopositions:Out(start) andIn(stop).PullthePTObuttonouttoengagethe implementorcuttingunitblades.Pushinthebuttonto disengagetheimplementoperation.

TractionAssistSwitch

Whenmowing(lowspeedrange),pressandholdthe tractionassistswitch(Figure11)toenhancetractiondrive performanceincompromisedoperatingconditions.

Note:ThetractionassistonlyengagesinMow-Forward. ThetractionassistwillnotengageinMow-ReverseorHi speedrange.

CruiseControlSwitch

Thecruisecontrolswitch(Figure11)setsthespeedofthe machine.Pressingtherearoftheswitchturnsoffthecruise control,themiddlepositionoftheswitchenablesthecruise controlfunctionandthefrontoftheswitchsetsthedesired groundspeed.

Note:Pressingeitherbrakepedalormovingthetraction pedalintothereverseposition,foronesecond,willalso disengagethecruisecontrol.

Figure12

1.Weightgauge

2.Weightadjustinglever5.Armrestadjustingknob

3.ForeandAftadjusting lever

WeightAdjustingLever

Adjustforoperatorweight(Figure12).Pulluponthelever toincreasetheairpressureandpushdowntodecreasetheair

4.Seatbackadjustinglever

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pressure.Theproperadjustmentisattainedwhentheweight gaugeisinthegreenregion.

ForeandAftAdjustingLever

Pulloutonthelevertoslidetheseatforeoraft(Figure12).

SeatBackAdjustingLever

Movethelevertoadjusttheseatbackangle(Figure12).

SeatArmRestAdjustingKnob

Rotatetheknobtoadjusttheseatarmrestangle(Figure12).

CabControls

Model31599and31599Nonly

WindShieldLatch

Liftuponlatchestoopenthewindshield(Figure14).Press inonlatchtolockwindshieldinopenposition.Pulloutand downonlatchtocloseandsecurewindshield.

WindShieldWiperSwitch

Pressfrontofswitchtoactivatethewindshieldwipers (Figure13)andrearofswitchtoturnoffthewipers.

AirConditioningSwitch

Pressfrontofswitchtoactivatetheairconditioning(Figure

13)andrearofswitchtoturnofftheairconditioning.

FanControl

Rotatethefancontrolknobtoregulatethespeedofthefan (Figure13).

TemperatureControl

Rotatethetemperaturecontrolknobtoregulatetheair temperatureinthecab(Figure13).

Figure14

1.Windshieldlatch

RearWindowLatch

Liftuponlatchestoopentherearwindow .Pressinonlatch tolockwindowinopenposition.Pulloutanddownonlatch tocloseandsecurewindow(Figure14).

Important:Therearwindowmustbeclosedbefore openingthehoodordamagemayoccur.

InfoCenter

ScreenFunctions

•Pressthecorrespondingbuttontoviewscreen1orscreen

2,tostopaudiblealarm,toviewfaultscreenortoexit (Figure15).

•Ifafaultappearsonthescreen,pressanykeytoviewthe

activefaultadvisory.Contactyoursupervisorormechanic torelayfaultadvisoryanddeterminecourseofaction.

Figure13

1.Windshieldwiperswitch3.Fancontrol

2.Airconditioningswitch4.T emperaturecontrol

•Pressthearrowkeystonavigatethefaultscreen.

•Pressanykeytorevealtheinformationkeysonthescreen.

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1.Screen1

2.Screen2

3.Audiblealarm

Figure15

4.Faultscreen

5.Exit

EngineCoolantTemperatureIndicator

Thisdisplayindicatestheenginecoolanttemperature(Figure

16).

ParkingBrakeIndicator

Thisdisplayindicatesthattheparkingbrakeisactuated (Figure16).

PTOIndicator

Thisdisplayindicates(Figure16)whenthePTOinengaged.

FanReverseIndicator

Thisdisplayindicates(Figure16)whenthefanisoperating inreverse.Thefanspeedwillbecontrolledbythehydraulic oiltemperature,airintaketemperatureorenginecoolant temperatureandwillautomaticallyreverse.Areversecycleis automaticallyinitiated,tohelpblowdebrisoffoftherear hoodscreen,wheneithertheenginecoolanttemperatureor hydraulicoiltemperatureacertainpoint.

OperatorInformation

Therearetwoscreensthatwillmonitoranddisplaythe machinefunctionsthattheoperatorcanuse.

Screen1willdisplay:

TopLeftGauge-EngineCoolantTemperature

TopRightGauge-FuelLevel

LefttoRightontheBottomHalf

1.PTOEngaged

2.ParkingBrakeEngaged

3.FanReversing

4.CruiseControlEngaged

5.H/L(Hi/Lowspeedrange)

BottomLeftCorner-AirIntakeHeaterActive

BottomMiddle-TractionAssistEngaged

BottomRight-MachineHours

Screen2willdisplay:

TopLeftCorner-EngineRPM

TopRightCorner-HydraulicOilTemperature

LowerLeftCorner-BatteryVoltage

LowerRightCorner-ServiceDue

CruiseControlIndicator

Thisdisplayindicates(Figure16)whenthecruisecontrolis inoperation.

FuelLevelIndicator

Thisdisplayindicatestheleveloffuelinthetank(Figure16).

Figure16

1.Enginecoolant temperatureindicator

2.Fuelindicator7.Tractionassistindicator

3.PTOindicator8.Cruisecontrolindicator

4.Airintakeheaterindicator9.Machinehoursindicator

5.Parkingbrakeindicator

6.Fanreverseindicator

10.H/L(Hi/Low)speed rangeindicator

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H/L(Hi/Low)SpeedRangeIndicator

g021 157

Thisdisplayindicateswhichspeedrangehasbeenselected (Figure16).

Note:Whenservicehasbeenperformed,makesuretoreset theindicator.

ResettingtheServiceIntervalIndicator

AirIntakeHeaterIndicator

Thisdisplayindicateswhenthesystemispreheating(Figure

16).

TractionAssistIndicator

Thisdisplayindicateswhenthetractionassistisengaged (Figure16).

MachineHoursIndicator

Thisdisplayshowsthetotalhoursthatthemachinehasbeen operated(Figure17).

1.PressandholdthefarrightbuttonontheInfoCenter.

2.TheMainMenuscreenwillcomeup.SelectSERVICE usingthe2buttonsontheleft;pressthebuttonbelow therightarrowtocontinue.

3.SelectHOURSandpressthebuttonbelowtheright arrow.

4.PressthebuttonbelowRESETHOURS.

5.SelecttheHOURSfortheappropriatenextservice timeandpressthebuttonbelowtherightarrow .A checkmarkwillappearonceithasbeenreset.When nished,pressthebuttonbelowtheexiticon(picture ofadooropen)toreturntothemainscreen,orpress canceltoexit.

EngineAirFilterRestrictionIndicator

Thisdisplay(Figure18)indicateswhentheengineairlter isrestricted.

Figure17

1.Tachometer3.Batteryvoltage

2.Hydraulicoiltemperature

4.Servicedue

Tachometer

ThisdisplayshowstheengineoperatingspeedinRPM (Figure17).

BatteryVoltage

Thisdisplayshowsthebatteryvoltage(Figure17).

HydraulicOilTemperatureIndicator

Thisdisplayindicatesthehydraulicoiltemperature(Figure

17).

ServiceDueIndicator

Thisdisplayindicatesthetimeuntilthenextregularservice interval(Figure17).

Figure18

Alarm(InfoCenter)

TheInfoCenter'salarmsoundswhen:

•anenginefaultisreceived

•anadvisoryorfaultisreceivedfromtheTECcontrollers

•startingthemachine

InfoCenter

FaultIndicators

Stop-IfthedriverreceivesaSTOPindication,thedriver shouldceaseoperationofthemachineandtheengineas quicklyandassafelyaspossibletoreducedamagetothe engine(Figure19).

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CheckEngine-IfthedriverreceivesaCheckEngine indicationforamaintenancefault,thedrivershouldtakethe machinetoaservicecenterassoonaspossible.

Figure19

FaultExample

ToSetCruiseControl

Increasegroundspeed

ToFloatDeck

Lowerdecks

ToLowerDeck

1.Operatormustbeseated

2.Selectlowrange

3.Setparkingbrake

ElectronicsIssues

1.FixHigh/Lowrangeswitch

2.Controllerrmwareincompatible

3.Blownfuse

4.HHDTready

Engine

1.Lowerenginespeed

2.Waittoshutoffengine

FuelLevel

1.Faultscreen

Advisories

Advisoriesprovidetheoperatoradditionalinformationto operatecertainfunctionsonthemachine(Figure20).

Addfuel

ToEngagePTO

1.Solveenginefault

2.Letenginewarmup

3.Lethydraulicoilwarm

4.Lowerdecks

5.Mustbeinlowrange

6.Operatormustbeseated

ToSetHighRange

1.Disengagecruise

2.DisengagePTO

3.Liftleftdeck

4.Liftcenterdeck

5.Liftrightdeck

6.Reducegroundspeed

ToSetLowRange

1.Disengagecruise

2.Reducegroundspeed

1.Advisoryscreen

ToStart

Figure20

AdvisoryExample

1.Disengagedeckswitch

2.DisengagePTO

3.Movetractionpedaltoneutral

4.Insertjumperinteachplug

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5.Enginerunning

6.Mustbeseatedorsetparkingbrake

7.Turnkeyswitchoffthenon

8.Wait

ForT each(TractionPedalCalibration)

Turnkeyswitchoffthenon

ForTraction

1.Fixcriticalsensorerror

2.Fixcriticalvoltageerror

3.Moveforward

4.Movetractionpedaltoneutral

5.Releaseparkingbrake

6.Operatormustbeseated

ForTractionAssist

1.Mustbeinlowrange

2.Operatormustbeseated

TractionDerateDueT o

1.Requiresservice

2.Engineorhydraulicstoohot

3.Tractionpedalsensorneedscalibration

4.Reserved1

5.Reserved2

6.Reserved3

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Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Widthofcut

overall

frontcuttingunit234cm(92inches)

sidecuttingunit

frontandonesidecuttingunit361cm(142inches)

Overallwidth

cuttingunitsdown

cuttingunitsup(transports)251cm(99inches)

Overallheight

withROPS226cm(89inches)

withoutROPS152cm(60inches)

withcab

Overalllength445cm(175inches)

Minimumgroundclearance(atmachinecenterline)24cm(9.5inches)

Wheeltread(tocenteroftire)

front160cm(63inches)

rear

Wheeltread(tooutsideoftire)

front193cm(76inches)

rear

Wheelbase

NetWeight(withcuttingunits)

withoutcab

withcab

488cm(192inches)

145cm(57inches)

505cm(199inches)

236cm(93inches)

142cm(56inches)

168cm(66inches)

193cm(76inches)

2929kg(6,457lb)

2706kg(5,966lb)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

WARNING

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof85 dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearingloss throughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingOilLevelin EngineMaintenance.

CheckingtheCoolingSystem

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checkthe coolingsystem;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystemin CoolingSystemMaintenance.

CheckingtheHydraulic System

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checkthe hydraulicsystem;refertoCheckingtheHydraulicSystemin HydraulicSystemMaintenance.

AddingFuel

Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow (<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchasefuelin quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daystoensurefuel freshness.

Fueltankcapacity:132liters(35USgallons)

Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures above-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade(No.1-DorNo. 1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useofwintergrade fuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerashpointand coldowcharacteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce fuellterplugging.

Useofsummergradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)willcontribute towardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreasedpowercompared towintergradefuel.

Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadof dieselfuel.Failuretoobservethiscautionwilldamage theengine.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltankor conditioneropening.

•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.

BiodieselReady

Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelofup toB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).Thepetrodiesel portionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.Observethe followingprecautions:

•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication

ASTMD6751orEN14214.

•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975

orEN590.

•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodieselblends.

•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblendsincold

weather.

•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelasthey

maybedegradedovertime.

•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter

convertingtobiodieselblended.

•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishmoreinformation

onbiodiesel.

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,staticelectricitycanbe releasedcausingasparkwhichcanignitethefuelvapors.A reorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundawayfrom

yourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpetsorplastictruckbed linersmayinsulatethecontainerandslowthelossofany staticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthetruckor

trailerandrefueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmenton

atruckortrailerfromaportablecontainer,ratherthan fromafueldispensernozzle.

•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keepthenozzlein

contactwiththerimofthefueltankorcontaineropening atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

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DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe ignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore thana180-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotoperatemachinewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

Checktheairpressureinallthetiresbeforeoperating themachine.

Figure22

CheckingtheTorqueofWheel

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Usingacleanrag,cleanareaaroundfueltankcap.

3.Removecapfromthefueltank(Figure21).

Figure21

1.Fueltankcap

4.Fillthetankuntilthelevelistothebottomoftheller neckwithdieselfuel.

5.Installfueltankcaptightlyafterllingtank.

Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.This willminimizepossiblebuildupofcondensationinside thefueltank.

LugNuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours

Every250hours

WARNING

Failuretomaintainpropertorqueofthewheelnuts couldresultinfailureorlossofwheelandmay resultinpersonalinjury.

Torquethefrontandrearwheelnutsto95to122 N-m(70to90ft-lb)after10hoursofoperation. Torqueevery250hoursthereafter.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutisadjustablefrom25to153mm(1to 6inches)in13mm(1/2inch)increments.Toadjustthe height-of-cut,positionthecastorwheelaxlesintheupper orlowerholesofthecastorforks,addorremoveanequal numberofspacersfromthecastorforks,andadjusttherear chain(frontdeckonly)tothedesiredholes.Thehigher heightsofcutareattainedbyrepositioningthedeckcaster armstothelowersetofholesonthedeckmountingbrackets.

FrontCuttingUnit

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Thecorrectairpressureinthefronttiresis345kPa(50psi) andthereartiresare207kPa(30psi)(Figure22).

Important:Maintainpressureinalltirestoensurea goodquality-of-cutandpropermachineperformance.

Do not under -inate.

1.Starttheengineandraisethecuttingunitssothatthe height-of-cutcanbechanged.Stoptheengineand removethekeyafterthecuttingunitisraised.

2.Positionthecastorwheelaxlesinthesameholesinall castorforks.Refertothechart(Figure23)todetermine thecorrectholesforthesetting.

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Figure23

1.Castorarmheightofcut mountingholes

2.Castorforkheightofcut mountingholes

3.Castorforkheightofcut spacers

Note:Whenoperatingat64mm(2-1/2inch)height ofcutorhigher,theaxleboltshouldbeinstalledin thebottomcastorforkholetopreventgrassbuildup betweenthewheelandthefork.Whenoperatingat heightsofcutlowerthan64mm(2-1/2inch)andgrass buildupisdetected,reversethemachinesdirectionto pullanyclippingsawayfromthewheel/forkarea.

3.Removethetensioningcapfromthecastorshaft (Figure24).andslidetheshaftoutofthecastorarm. Put2shims(3mm[1/8inch])ontothecastorshaft asoriginallyinstalled.Slidetheappropriatenumber of1/2inchspacersontotheshafttogetthedesired height-of-cut.

Note:Theshimwashersmaybeusedinany combinationaboveorbelowthecastorarmhubas requiredtoachievethedesiredheightofcutordeck level.

Figure24

1.Tensioningcap4.Topaxlemountinghole

2.Spacers(4)5.Castorwheel

3.Shims(2top&2bottom

5.Removethehairpincotterandclevispinsecuringthe height-of-cutchainstotherearofthecuttingunit (Figure25).

Refertothechart(Figure23)todeterminethe combinationsofspacersforthesetting:

4.Pushthecastorshaftthroughthefrontcastorarm. Installtheshims(asoriginallyinstalled)andthe remainingspacersontotheshaft.Installthetensioning captosecuretheassembly(Figure24).

Figure25

1.Height-of-cutchain

2.Clevispin

6.Mounttheheight-of-cutchainstothedesired height-of-cuthole(Figure26)withtheclevispinand hairpincotter.

3.Hairpincotter

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Figure26

Figure28

Note:Whenmowingatheight-of-cutsbelow64mm

(2-1/2inch),movetheskids,gagewheelsandrollers tothehighestholes.

7.Toattainthe102to153mm(5to6inch)heightofcut settings,removethemountingboltssecuringthedeck hangerbracketstotheheightofcutcastorarmsand remountthedeckhangerbracketstotheheightofcut castorarmsusingthelowersetofholes(Figure27).

3.Removethetensioningcapfromthecastorspindle shaft(Figure29)andslidethecastorshaftoutofthe castorarm.Put2shims(3mm[1/8inch])onto theshaftasoriginallyinstalled.Slidetheappropriate numberof1/2inchspacersontotheshafttogetthe desiredheight-of-cut.

Note:Theshimwashersmaybeusedinany combinationaboveorbelowthecastorarmhubas requiredtoachievethedesiredheightofcutordeck level.

Figure27

1.Lowermountingbolts

SideCuttingUnits

1.Starttheengineandraisethecuttingunitssothatthe height-of-cutcanbechanged.Stoptheengineand removethekeyafterthecuttingunitisraised.

2.Positionthecastorwheelaxlesinthesameholesinall castorforks.Refertothechart(Figure28)todetermine thecorrectholesfortheheightofcutsetting.

Figure29

1.Tensioningcap4.Topaxlemountinghole

2.Spacers(4)5.Castorwheel

3.Shims(2topand2bottom)

4.Pushthecastorshaftthroughthecastorarm.Install theshims(asoriginallyinstalled)andtheremaining spacersontotheshaft.Installthetensioningcapto securetheassembly.

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AdjustingtheSkids

Theskidsshouldbemountedinthelowerpositionwhen operatingatheightsofcutgreaterthan64mm(2-1/2inch) andinthehigherpositionwhenoperatingatheightsofcut lowerthan64mm(2-1/2inch).

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

1.Loosenthescrewatthefrontofeachskid(Figure30).

Figure31

1.Gagewheel2.Screwandnut

2.Slidetheshaftoutofthelowerbracketholes,alignthe rollerwiththetopholes,andinstalltheshaft(Figure

32).

Figure30

1.Skid

2.Removetheange-headboltsandnutsfromeachskid (Figure30).

3.Moveeachskidtothedesiredpositionandsecurethem withtheange-headboltsandnuts.

Note:Onlyusethetoporcentersetsofholesto adjusttheskids.Thebottomholesareusedwhen switchingsidesatwhichtimetheybecomethetop holesontheothersideofthemower.

4.Torquethescrewatthefrontofeachskidto9to11 N-m(80to100in-lb).

AdjustingtheCuttingUnit Anti-ScalpRollers

Thecuttingunitgagewheelsandrollershouldbemountedin thelowerpositionwhenoperatingatheightsofcutgreater than64mm(2-1/2inch)andinthehigherpositionwhen operatingatheightsofcutlowerthan64mm(2-1/2inch).

Figure32

1.Roller

3.Installthescrewandnuttosecuretheassemblies.

2.Rollershaft,screwandnut

AdjustingtheGageWheels

1.Removetheboltandnutsecuringthegagewheelto thecuttingunitbrackets(Figure31).

AdjustingtheRoller

1.Removethescrewandnutsecuringtherollershaftto thedeckbracket(Figure31).

2.Aligntherollerandspacerwiththetopholesinthe bracketsandsecurethemwiththeboltandnut.

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CheckingtheMismatch BetweenCuttingUnits

Duetodifferencesingrassconditionsandthecounterbalance settingofthetractionunit,itisadvisedthatgrassbecutand appearancecheckedbeforeformalcuttingisstarted.

1.Setallcuttingunitstothedesiredheightofcut;referto AdjustingtheHeightofCut.

2.Checkandadjustfrontandreartractortirepressure. Thecorrectairpressureinthefronttiresis345kPa(50 psi)andthereartiresis207kPa(30psi).

3.Checkandadjustallcastortirepressuresto345kPa (50psi).

4.Checkliftandcounterbalancepressureswithengineat highidleusingtestportsdenedinHydraulicSystems TestPorts.Adjustasrequired.

5.Checkforbentblades;refertoCheckingforaBent BladeprocedureinMowerMaintenance.

6.Cutgrassinatestareatodetermineifallcuttingunits arecuttingatthesameheight.

7.Ifcuttingunitadjustmentsarestillneeded,ndaat surfaceusinga2m(6foot)orlongerstraightedgeto ensurethesurfaceisat.

8.Toeasemeasuringbladeplane,raisetheheightofcut tothehighestposition;refertoAdjustingtheHeight ofCut.

9.Lowercuttingunitsontotheatsurface.Removethe coversfromthetopofthecuttingunits.

SideCuttingUnits

1.Rotatebladeofeachspindleuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward

2.Fortheoutsidebladespindleonly,equallyadjustthe 1/8inchshimsonthefrontcastorforkstomatchthe desiredheightofcut

correspondingoutsideedgeoffrontcuttingunitand compare.

Note:Thesidecuttingunitcastorwheelsshould remainonthegroundwithcounterbalanceapplied.

Note:Ifadjustmentsneedtobemadetomatchthe cutbetweenthefrontandsidecuttingunits,makethe adjustmentstothesidecuttingunitsonly.

3.Iftheinsideedgeofthesidecuttingunitistoohigh relativetotheoutsideedgeofthefrontcuttingunit, removeone1/8inchshimfromthebottomofthe frontinsidecastorarmonthesidecuttingunit(Figure

33andFigure34).Recheckmeasurementbetween

outsideedgesofbothsidecuttingunitsandinsideedge ofsidecuttingunittooutsideedgeoffrontcuttingunit.

4.Ifinsideedgeisstilltoohigh,removeanadditional1/8 inchshimfrombottomoffrontinsidecastorarmof thesidecuttingunitandone1/8inchshimfromthe frontoutsidecastorarmofthesidecuttingunit(Figure

33andFigure34).

5.Iftheinsideedgeofthesidecuttingunitistoolow relativetotheoutsideedgeofthefrontcuttingunit, addone1/8inchshimtothebottomofthefront insidecastorarmonthesidecuttingunit(Figure33 andFigure34).Checkmeasurementbetweenoutside edgesofbothsidecuttingunitsandinsideedgeofside cuttingunittooutsideedgeoffrontcuttingunit.

6.Ifinsideedgeisstilltoolow ,addanadditional1/8inch shimtothebottomoffrontinsidecastorarmofthe sidecuttingunitandaddone1/8inchshimtothe frontoutsidecastorarmofthesidecuttingunit.

7.Oncecuttingheightmatchesattheedgesoffrontand sidecuttingunits,verifythatsidecuttingunitpitchis still7.6mm(.300inch).Adjustasnecessary.

3.Measurefromoortothefronttipofthecuttingblade.

4.Rotatetheblade180°andmeasurefromoortothe tipofthecuttingblade.

5.Therearofthebladeshouldbe7.5mm(.300inch) higherthanthefront.Ifadjustmentisrequired,adjust 1/8inchshimsonrearcastorforks.

MatchingHeightOfCutBetweenCuttingUnits

1.Positionbladesidetosideonoutsidespindleofboth sidecuttingunits.Measurefromtheoortothetipof thecuttingedgeonbothunitsandcompare.These numbersshouldbewithin3mm(1/8inch)ofeach other.Makenoadjustmentatthistime.

2.Positionbladesidetosideoninsidespindleofside cuttingunitandcorrespondingoutsidespindleoffront cuttingunit.Measurefromtheoortothetipofthe cuttingedgeoninsideedgeofsidecuttingunitto

Figure33

1.Tensioningcap4.Topaxlemountinghole

2.Spacers(4)5.Castorwheel

3.Shims(2topand2bottom)

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AimingtheHeadlights

1.Loosenthemountingnutsandpositioneachheadlight sothatitpointsstraightahead.Tightenthemounting nutjustenoughtoholdtheheadlightinposition.

2.Placeaatpieceofsheetmetaloverthefaceofthe headlight.

3.Mountamagneticprotractorontotheplate.While holdingtheassemblyinplace,carefullytilttheheadlight downward3degrees,thentightenthenut.

4.Repeattheprocedureontheotherheadlight.

StartingandStoppingthe

Figure34

1.Leftfrontoutsidecastor arm

2.Leftfrontinsidecastorarm4.Rightfrontoutsidecastor

3.Rightfrontinsidecastor arm

arm

AdjustingtheMirrors

RearViewMirror

Whilesittingintheseat,adjusttherearviewmirror(Figure

35)toattainthebestviewouttherearwindow .Pullthelever

rearwardtotiltthemirrortoreducethebrightnessandglare oflight.

SideViewMirrors

Whilethesittingintheseat,haveahelperadjustthesideview mirrors(Figure35)toattainthebestviewaroundthesideof themachine.

Engine

1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisset.Removeyourfoot fromthetractionpedalandensurethatitisinneutral.

2.Setthethrottleswitchtothelow-idleposition.

3.TurntheignitionkeytotheRunposition.Theairintake heatericonontheinfocenterwillshow/disappear.

4.Whentheglowindicatordims,turntheignitionkey totheStartposition.Releasethekeyimmediately whentheenginestartsandallowittoreturntothe Runposition.Allowenginetowarmupatlowspeed (withoutload)for3to5minutes,thenactuatethe throttleswitchestoattainthedesiredenginespeed.

Important:Donotrunthestartermotormore than30secondsatatimeorprematurestarter failuremayresult.Iftheenginefailstostart after30seconds,turnthekeytotheOffposition, recheckthecontrolsandprocedures,wait2 minutes,andrepeatthestartingprocedure.

Whenthetemperatureisbelow-75°C(20°F),letthe machinewarmupforaminimumof10minutes.

5.Tostoptheengine,setthethrottleswitchtolow idle,movethePTOswitchtotheOffposition,set theparkingbrake,androtatetheignitionkeytoOff. Removethekeyfromtheswitchtopreventaccidental starting.

1.Sideviewmirrors

2.Rearviewmirror

Important:Allowenginetoidlefor5minutesbefore shuttingitoffafterafullloadoperation.Failuretodo somayleadtoturbo-chargertrouble.

Figure35

3.Lever

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CheckingtheInterlock

G021 160

Switches

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

Themachinehasinterlockswitchesintheelectricalsystem. Theseswitchesaredesignedtostoptheenginewhenoperator getsoffoftheseatwhenthetractionpedalisdepressed. However,theoperatormaygetoffoftheseatwhilethe engineisrunning,thetractionpedalisinneutralandthe parkingbrakeengaged.

Figure36

1.Bypassvalves(2)

Tochecktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches,perform thefollowingprocedure:

1.Drivethemachineslowlytoalarge,relativelyopen area.Lowerthecuttingunit,stoptheengine,andapply theparkingbrake.

2.Sitontheseatanddepressthetractionpedal.Tryto starttheengine.Theengineshouldnotcrank.Ifthe enginecranks,thereisamalfunctionintheinterlock systemthatshouldbecorrectedbeforebeginning operation.

3.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Risefromtheseat andmovethePTOlevertoOn.ThePTOshouldnot engage.IfthePTOengages,thereisamalfunctionin theinterlocksystemthatshouldbecorrectedbefore beginningoperation.

4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandstartthe engine.Movethetractionpedaloutoftheneutral position.Thetractiondriveshouldnotfunction.Ifthe tractiondrivestillfunctionsthereisamalfunctionin theinterlocksystemthatshouldbecorrectedbefore beginningoperation.

2.Rotateeachvalve3turnscounter-clockwisetoopen andallowoiltobypassinternally.Donotopenmore than3turns.Becauseuidisbypassed,themachinecan beslowlymovedwithoutdamagingthetransmission.

3.Closethebypassvalvesbeforestartingtheengine. Torqueto70N-m(52ft-lb)toclosethevalve.

Important:Ifthemachinemusttobepushedor towedinreverse,thecheckvalveinthefour-wheel drivemanifoldmustalsobebypassed.T obypass thecheckvalve,connectahoseassembly(Hose PartNo.95-8843,CouplerFittingNo.95-0985 [Qty.2],andHydraulicFittingNo.340-77[Qty . 2])tothereversetractionpressuretestportMB, locatedonthehydrostat,andonthetestportG2 onthereartractionmanifoldwhichislocated behindthefronttire.

PushingorTowingthe Machine

Inanemergency,themachinecanbemovedforwardby actuatingthebypassvalveinthevariabledisplacement hydraulicpumpandpushingortowingthemachine.

Important:Donotpushortowthemachinefasterthan 3-4.8km/h(2-3MPH)becauseinternaltransmission damagemayoccur.Thebypassvalvesmustbeopen wheneverthemachineispushedortowed.

1.Raisethehoodandlocatethebypassvalvesonthe pump(Figure36).

1.Reversefour-wheeldrive pressuretestport(Port G2)

2.Hoseassembly

Figure37

3.Reversetractionpressure testport(PortMB)

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JackingPoints

TieDowns

•Onthefrontofthemachineontheframeontheinside

ofeachdrivetire(Figure38).

Figure38

1.Frontjackingpoint(2)

•Ontherearofthemachineatthecenteroftheaxle

(Figure39).

•Underthefrontoftheoperator'splatform(2places)

(Figure40).

Figure40

1.Fronttiedown(2)

•Therearbumper(2places)(Figure41).

1.Rearjackingpoint

Figure39

Figure41

1.Reartiedown(2)

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OperatingCharacteristics

G010392

Practicedrivingthemachinebecauseithasahydrostatic transmissionanditscharacteristicsaredifferentthanmany turfmaintenancemachines.Somepointstoconsiderwhen operatingthetractionunit,cuttingunit,orotherimplements arethetransmission,enginespeed,loadonthecuttingblades orotherimplementcomponents,andtheimportanceofthe brakes.

Tomaintainenoughpowerforthetractionunitand implementwhileoperating,regulatethetractionpedalto keeptheenginespeed(RPM)highandsomewhatconstant. Agoodruletofollowistodecreasethegroundspeedasthe loadontheimplementincreases,andincreasetheground speedastheloaddecreases.

Therefore,allowthetractionpedaltomovebackwardasthe enginespeed(RPM)decreases,anddepressthepedalslowly astheenginespeed(RPM)increases.Bycomparison,when drivingfromoneworkareatoanother,withnoloadand cuttingunitraised,havethethrottleinthehighestposition anddepressthetractionpedalslowlybutfullytoattain maximumgroundspeed.

Thetractionassistenhancestractiondriveperformancein compromisedoperatingconditions.Thetractionassistis foruseinlowspeedrangeonly.Whenapproachinganarea knowntocausewheelspin,depressandholdtractionassist switchuntilcompletelypastthearea.Ifatirespinswhile climbingormaneuveringonslopes,depressswitchandslowly driveoutofarea.Ifbothafrontandrearwheelspins,the steeringbrakecanbefeatheredtotransferthetorquefrom thespinningwheelstooppositefrontwheel.

Thebrakescanbeusedtoassistinturningthemachine. However,usethemcarefully,especiallyonsoftorwetgrass becausetheturfmaybetornaccidentally.Anotherbenet ofthebrakesistomaintaintraction.Forexample,insome slopeconditions,theuphillwheelslipsandlosestraction.If thissituationoccurs,depresstheuphillturnpedalgradually andintermittentlyuntiltheuphillwheelstopsslipping,thus, increasingtractiononthedownhillwheel.

Beforestoppingtheengine,disengageallcontrolsandmove thethrottletotheslowestposition.Movingthethrottletothe slowestpositionreduceshighenginespeed(RPM),noise,and vibration.TurnthekeytoOfftostoptheengine.

Beforetransportingthemachine,raisethecuttingunitsand securethesidecuttingunittransportlatches(Figure42).

Figure42

1.Transportlatch

ReversingFanOperation

Thefanspeedwillbecontrolledbyhydraulicoiltemperature, airintaketemperatureandenginecoolanttemperature.A reversecycleisautomaticallyinitiatedandonlyhappenswhen eithertheenginecoolantorhydraulicoiltemperaturereaches acertainpoint.Thisreversalwillhelpblowdebrisofftherear screenandlowertheengineandhydraulicoiltemperatures (Figure43).

Useextracarewhenoperatingthemachineonslopes.Make suretheseatbeltisbuckled.Driveslowlyandavoidsharp turnsonslopestopreventrollovers.Forsteeringcontrol,the cuttingunitmustbeloweredwhengoingdownhill.

WARNING

Thisproductisdesignedtodriveobjectsintothe groundwheretheyloseenergyquicklyingrass areas.However,carelessoperation,combinedwith terrainangle,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned safetyguardcanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.

•Whenapersonorpetappearssuddenlyinor nearthemowingarea,

•Donotresumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.

stop mo wing

Figure43

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OperatingTips

SelecttheProperHeight-of-CutSetting toSuitConditions

Removeapproximately25mm(1inch)ornomorethan1/3 ofthegrassbladewhencutting.Inexceptionallylushand densegrass,youmayhavetoraisetheheight-of-cuttothe nextsetting.

Figure45

1.Transportlatch

AfterOperating

Figure44

MowWhenGrassisDry

Moweitherinthelatemorningtoavoidthedew ,whichcauses grassclumping,orinlateafternoontoavoidthedamage thatcanbecausedbydirectsunlightonthesensitive,freshly mowedgrass.

MowatProperIntervals

Undermostnormalconditionsyouwillneedtomow approximatelyevery4-5days.Butremember,grassgrowsat differentratesatdifferenttimes.Thismeansthatinorderto maintainthesameheight-of-cut,whichisagoodpractice, youwillneedtocutmorefrequentlyinearlyspring;asthe grassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,cutonlyevery8-10 days.Ifyouareunabletomowforanextendedperioddue toweatherconditionsorotherreasons,mowrstwiththe height-of-cutatahighlevel;thenmowagain2-3dayslater withalowerheightsetting.

Toensureoptimumperformance,cleantheundersideofthe mowerhousingaftereachuse.Ifresidueisallowedtobuild upinthemowerhousing,cuttingperformancewilldecrease.

CuttingUnitPitch

Cuttingunitpitchisthedifferenceinheight-of-cutfrom thefrontofthebladeplanetothebackofthebladeplane. Abladepitchof7.6mm(.300inch)isrecommended.A pitchlargerthan7.6mm(.300inch)willresultinlesspower required,largerclippings,andapoorerqualityofcut.A pitchlessthan7.6mm(.300inch)willresultinmorepower required,smallerclippingsandabetterqualityofcut.

MaximizingAirConditioner Performance

•Tolimitsolarheating,parkthemachineinashadedarea

orleavethedoorsopenindirectsun.

•Checktomakesuretheairconditioningscreenisclean.

•Checktomakesuretheairconditioningcondenserns

areclean.

Transporting

Usethetransportlatcheswhentransportingoverlong distances,roughterrain,orwhentrailering.

•Operatetheairconditionerbloweratthemidspeed

setting.

•Verifycontinuoussealbetweentheroofandtheheadliner.

Correctasrequired.

•Measuretheairtemperatureatthefrontcenterventin

theheadliner(Typicallystabilizeatlessthanorequalto 50degreesF .)

•RefertotheServiceManualforadditionalinformation

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst10hours

Aftertherst250hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Torquethewheellugnuts.

•Checkthealternatorbelttension.

•Checkthecompressorbelttension.

•Checkbladebolttorque

•Adjustthevalveclearance

•Changetheplanetarydrivegear/brakeoil

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Lubricatecastorarmbushings.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Drainthewaterseparator

•Checkthecoolantlevel.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Checkmowerbladecondition

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchoperation

•Lubricateallgreasettings.

•RemoveaircleanercoverandcleanoutdebrisDonotremovelter.

•Checkthebatterycondition

•Inspectthebladedrivebelts.

•Checkbladebolttorque

•Removealldebrisandchafffromtheenginecompartment,radiatorandoilcooler.

•Inspectthecoolingsystemhoses.

Every250hours

Every400hours

Every500hours

Every800hours

Every1,000hours

Every2,000hours

Every2years

•Torquethewheellugnuts.

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Servicethesparkarrestor.

•Cleanthecabairlters.(Replacethemiftheyaretornorexcessivelydirty.)

•Cleantheairconditioningcoil.(Cleanmorefrequentlyinextremelydustyordirty conditions)

•Checktheplanetarydrivegear/brakeoillevel(Also,checkifexternalleakage isobserved)

•Inspectthefuellinesandconnections.

•Replacethefuel/waterseparatorelement.

•Replacethefuellterelement

•Inspectthecuttingunitcastorwheelassemblies.

•Changetheplanetarydrivegear/brakeoil(Oryearly,whichevercomesrst)

•Drainandcleanthefueltank.

•Recalibratetractionpedal

•Checktherearwheeltoe-in.

•Checkthealternatorbelttension.

•Checkthecompressorbelttension.

•Replacethedrivebladebelts

•Changethehydraulicuidandlters.

•Adjustthevalveclearance

•Flushthecoolingsystemandreplaceuid.

•Replacemovinghoses.

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CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

ServiceIntervalChart

Premaintenance Procedures

InnerWingDeckCovers

Removal

1.Lowerthewingdeckontoalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethecoverlatch.

3.Removetheboltsecuringthebeltcover,ifsoequipped.

4.Lifttherearandinsidecoveredgesoffthemounting posts(Figure47).

Figure46

Figure47

1.Mountingposts

5.Whileliftingthecover,slideittowardthetractionunit, approximately1inch,todisengagetheoutercoveredge fromthedeck(Figure48).

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Lubrication

GreasingtheBearingsand Bushings

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Lubricatecastor

armbushings.

Every50hours—Lubricateallgreasettings.

Figure48

1.Slidecoverinward approximately1inch

6.Liftthefrontedge,guideitbetweentheliftarmand therollertoremoveit(Figure49).

1.Slidecoveroutbetweenliftarmandroller

2.Disengagethesecover edges

Figure49

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

Note:Thecastorforkshaftbushingsmustbelubricated beforeeachuseordaily

Thegreasettinglocationsandquantitiesare:

TractionUnit

•Impactarms(2)(Figure50)

•FrontDeckLiftcylinderpivots(2)(Figure50)

•SideDeckLiftcylinderpivots(2)(Figure50)

•Steeringcylinderballjoints(4)(Figure51)

•Tierodballjoints(2)(Figure51)

•Kingpinbushings(2)(Figure51)

•Rearaxlepivotbushing(1)(Figure52)

•Brakeshaftpivotbearings(1)(Figure53)

Installation

1.Lowerthewingdeckontoalevelsurface.

2.Slidethecoverintopositionbyguidingtherearedge betweentheliftarmandroller.

3.Whileslidingthecoverawayfromthetractionunit, guidetheoutsideedgeunderthefrontandrearbrackets onthedeck.

4.Alignthedeckmountingpostswiththeholesinthe coverandlowerthecoverintoposition.

5.Installtheboltsecuringthebeltcover,ifsoequipped.

6.Engagethedeckcoverlatch.

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Figure51

Figure50

Figure53

FrontCuttingUnit

•Castorforkshaftbushings(2)(Figure54)

Figure52

•Spindleshaftbearings(5)(locatedonspindlehousing)

(Figure54)

•Idlerarmpivotbushings(3)(locatedontheidlerpivot

shaft)(Figure54)

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Figure54

FrontLiftAssemblies

•Liftarmbushings(2)(Figure55)

•Liftarmballjoints(2)(Figure55)

•FrontDeckLiftcylinderpivots(2)(Figure55)

Figure56

SideLiftAssemblies(perside)

•Mainliftarmbushings(3)(Figure57)

•Liftcylinderbushings(1)(Figure57)

•

Figure55

SideCuttingUnits(perside)

•Castorforkshaftbushing(4)(Figure56)

•Spindleshaftbearings(3each)(locatedonspindle

housing)(Figure56)

•Idlerarmpivotbushings(2)(locatedontheidlerpivot

shaft)(Figure56)

Figure57

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EngineMaintenance

g021 157

g021 152

cleaningprocesspreventsdebrisfrommigratinginto theintakewhentheprimarylterisremoved.

AirCleanerMaintenance

•Checktheaircleanerbodyfordamagewhichcould

causeanairleak.Replaceifdamaged.Checkthewhole intakesystemforleaks,damageorloosehoseclamps. Also,inspecttherubberintakehoseconnectionsatthe aircleanerandturbotomakesuretheconnectionsare complete.

•Servicetheaircleanerlteronlywhen“CheckAirFilter”

isdisplayedontheInfoCenter(Figure58).Changingthe airlterbeforeitisnecessaryonlyincreasesthechanceof dirtenteringtheenginewhenthelterisremoved.

Figure58

2.Removetheprimarylter(Figure59).Cleaningofthe usedelementisnotrecommendedduetothepossibility ofdamagetotheltermedia.Inspectthenewlterfor shippingdamage,checkingthesealingendofthelter andthebody.Donotuseadamagedelement.Donot removethesafetylter(Figure60).

Figure59

1.Aircleanerrestriction sendingunit

2.Aircleanerlatch5.Rubberoutletvalve

3.Aircleanerbody6.Rubberintakehose

4.Aircleanerprimarylter

•Besurethecoverisseatedcorrectlyandsealswiththe

aircleanerbody.

ServicingtheAirCleanerCover

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Removeaircleanercover

andcleanoutdebrisDonotremovelter.

Checktheaircleanerbodyfordamagewhichcouldcausean airleak.Replaceadamagedaircleanerbody.

Servicetheaircleanerlteronlywhen“CheckAirFilter”is displayedontheInfoCenter(Figure58).Changingtheair lterbeforeitisnecessaryonlyincreasesthechanceofdirt enteringtheenginewhenthelterisremoved.

1.Pullthelatchoutwardandrotatetheaircleanercover counterclockwise(Figure59).

2.Removethecoverfromtheaircleanerbody .

3.Cleananydebrisfromcoverandreinstallcover.Do notremoveairlters

ServicingtheAirCleanerFilter

1.Beforeremovingthelter,uselowpressureair(40psi, cleananddry)tohelpremovelargeaccumulationsof debrispackedbetweenoutsideofprimarylterand thecanister.Avoidusinghighpressureairwhichcould forcedirtthroughthelterintotheintaketract.This

Important:Neverattempttocleanthesafetylter (Figure60).Replacethesafetylterwithanew oneaftereverythreeprimarylterservices.

Figure60

1.Safetylter

3.Replacetheprimarylter(Figure59).

4.Insertthenewlterbyapplyingpressuretotheouter rimoftheelementtoseatitinthecanister.Donot applypressuretotheexiblecenterofthelter.

5.Cleanthedirtejectionportlocatedintheremovable cover.Removetherubberoutletvalvefromthecover, cleanthecavityandreplacetheoutletvalve.

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6.Installthecoverorientingtherubberoutletvalve (Figure59)inadownwardposition-between approximately5:00to7:00whenviewedfromtheend. Securethelatch.

ServicingtheEngineOil

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine

oillevel.

Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;however,the oillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandaftertheengineisrst started.

Thecrankcasecapacityis8.04liters(8.5quarts)withthelter.

Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing specications:

•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4orhigher.

•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above0°F)

•Alternateoil:SAE10W -30(below23°F)

Figure61

1.Oillter

3.IftheoilisbelowtheLowmark,removethellcap (Figure62)andaddoiluntilthelevelreachestheFull mark.Donotoverll.

2.Dipstick

ToroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyourdistributor ineither15W-40or10W-30viscosity.Seethepartscatalog forpartnumbers.Also,refertotheEngineOperator'sManual, includedwiththemachine,forfurtherrecommendations.

Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhenthe engineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedfortheday.Ifithas alreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrainbackdowntothe sumpforatleast10minutesbeforechecking.Iftheoillevelis atorbelowthe‘add’markonthedipstick,addoiltobringthe oilleveltothe‘full’mark.Donotoverll.Iftheoillevelis betweenthe‘full’and‘add’marks,nooiladditionisrequired.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Removethedipstick(Figure61),wipeitclean,install thedipstickintothetube,andpullitoutagain.Theoil levelshouldbeuptotheFullmark.

Figure62

1.Oilllcap

4.Installtheoilllcapanddipstick.

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Changetheengineoil

andlter.

1.Removethedrainplug(Figure63)andlettheoilow intoadrainpan.Whentheoilstops,installthedrain plug.

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Figure63

1.Engineoildrainplug

2.Removetheoillter(Figure61).Applyalightcoatof cleanoiltothenewltersealbeforescrewingiton.

Donotovertighten.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine Oil.

FuelSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheFuelSystem

DANGER

Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.Are orexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothersand cancausepropertydamage.

•Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors,in anopenarea,whentheengineisoffandiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add fueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm (1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomoftheller neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsthe fueltoexpand.

AdjustingtheValveClearance

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours—Adjustthevalve

clearance

Every2,000hours—Adjustthevalveclearance

RefertotheEngineOperator'sManual,includedwiththe machine,fortheadjustingprocedure.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe ignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinaclean,safety-approvedcontainer andkeepthecapinplace.

FuelTank

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours—Drainandcleanthe

fueltank.

Drainandcleanthefueltankevery1000hours.Also,drain andcleanthetankiffuelsystembecomescontaminatedor ifthemachinewillbestoredforanextendedperiodoftime. Usecleanfueltoushoutthetank.

FuelLinesandConnections

ServiceInterval:Every500hours—Inspectthefuellines

andconnections.

Checkthefuellinesandconnectionsevery500hoursor yearly,whichevercomesrst.Inspectthemfordeterioration, damage,orlooseconnections.

ServicingtheWaterSeparator

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Drainthewater

separator

Every500hours—Replacethefuel/waterseparator element.

DrainingtheWaterSeparator

1.Placeacleancontainerunderthewaterseparator (Figure64).

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2.Openthedrainplugandoperatethepumptodrainoff contaminates(Figure64).

Figure64

1.Waterseparatorlter canister

2.Primingpump5.Ventplug

3.Drainplug

4.Flowcheckvalve

3.Closethedrainplug.

ReplacingtheFuelFilterElement

1.Placeacleancontainerunderthewaterseparator.

2.Drainsomefuelbylooseningtheventplugand openingthedrainplug(Figure64).

3.Disconnectthewatersensor(electricalconnector) fromthebottomofthewaterseparator

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours—Replacethefuellter

element

1.Cleantheareaaroundthefuellterhead(Figure65).

Figure65

1.Fuellterhead

2.Removethelterandcleanthelterheadmounting surface(Figure65).

3.Lubricatetheltergasketwithcleanlubricatingengine oil.RefertotheEngineOperator'sManual,included withthemachine,foradditionalinformation.

4.Installthedryltercanister,byhand,untilthegasket contactsthelterhead,thenrotateitanadditional 1/2turn.

5.Loosenthebanjottingonthefuellterhousing (Figure66).

2.Filter

4.Cleantheareawherethelterelementmountstothe head.

5.Removethelterelementandbowl.Removethe elementfromthebowlandcleanthemountingsurface.

6.CleantheO-ringglandonthebowl.

7.Applyacoatingofcleanfuelormotoroiltothenew O-ringandelementseal.

8.Spinthebowlontothenewelementandthenspin thembothontothelterheadbyhandonly .Donot

usetools.

9.Closethedrainplug.

10.Connectthewatersensor(electricalconnector)from thebottomofthewaterseparator.

11.Withtheventplugstillloosened,operatetheprimer pumpuntilfuelpurgesattheventplug.Closethevent plug,starttheengineandcheckforleaks.Correctas necessarywiththeengineoff.

1.Fuellter3.WaterSeparator

2.Banjotting

Figure66

4.Primingpump

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6.Operatethewaterseparatorprimingpumpuntilasolid

g021 155

streamoffuelisdetectedatthebanjotting(Figure

66).

7.Tightenthefuellterbanjotting.

8.Pushdowntheprimingpumpandturnitclockwise tosecure.

9.Starttheengineandcheckforfuelleaksaroundthe lterhead.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

WARNING

Ifinstallinganauxiliaryaccessorytothemachine, theonlyapprovedlocationstosourcepowerare thetractionunitfuseblock(Figure69)orthecab fuseblock(Figure71).Amaximumof10ampsis availablefromeitherlocation.Contactyourlocal Torodistributorforassistance.

Note:Makesurethekeyisoffandremovedfromtheswitch beforeremovingfuses.

Fuses

Thetractionunitfuses(Figure69)arelocatedinthepower centerconsole(Figure68).

Figure67

Figure68

1.Powercenterconsole2.Knob

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1.Fuse-60AMP

2.Fuseblock

Figure69

3.Alternatepositivepostfor chargingorjumpstarting

BatteryCare

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthebattery

condition

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling .

Thecabfusesarelocatedinthefuseboxonthecabheadliner (Figure71).

Figure70

Important:Beforeweldingonthemachine,disconnect

thenegativecablefromthebatterytopreventdamage totheelectricalsystem.Also,theengine,InfoCenter andmachinecontrollersmustbedisconnectedbefore weldingonthemachine.

Note:Checkthebatteryconditionweeklyorafterevery 50hoursofoperation.Keeptheterminalsandtheentire batterycasecleanbecauseadirtybatterywilldischargeslowly. Tocleanthebattery,washtheentirecasewithasolution ofbakingsodaandwater.Rinsewithclearwater.Coat thebatterypostsandcableconnectorswithGrafo112X (skin-over)grease(ToroPartNo.505-47)orpetroleumjelly topreventcorrosion.

JumpStarting/Battery Charging

Ifthemachineneedstobejumpstartedorthebatteriesneed tobecharged,thealternatepositivepostcanbeusedinstead ofthepositivebatterypost(Figure69).Thealternatepositive postislocatedinthefrontofthepowercenterconsole (Figure68).

1.Cabfusebox

RecalibrateTractionPedal

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours—Recalibratetraction

pedal

ContactyourlocalTorodistributororrefertotheToro ServiceManualfortheassistance.

Figure71

2.Fuses

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DriveSystem

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Maintenance

AdjustingtheTractionPedal Angle

Thetractionpedaloperatinganglecanbeadjustedfor operatorcomfort.

Figure73

1.Loosenthetwonutsandboltssecuringtheleftsideof thetractionpedaltothebracket(Figure72).

Figure72

1.Tractionpedal2.Mountingnutsandbolts (2)

2.Pivotthepedaltothedesiredoperatingangleand tightenthenuts(Figure72).

CheckingthePlanetaryDrive Gear/BrakeOil

ServiceInterval:Every400hours—Checktheplanetary

drivegear/brakeoillevel(Also,checkif externalleakageisobserved)

1.Check/drainplug(3o'clockposition)

2.Removetheplugatthe3o’clockposition(Figure73). Oillevelshouldbewithin6mm(1/4inch)ofthe checkplughole

3.Iftheoillevelislow,removetheplugatthe12o’clock positionandaddoiluntilitbeginstoowoutofthe holeatthe3o’clockposition.

4.Re-installbothplugs.

5.Repeatsteps1-3ontheoppositeplanetarygear assembly.

ChangingthePlanetaryDrive Gear/BrakeOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours—Changethe

planetarydrivegear/brakeoil

Every800hours

Changetheoilinitiallyafterrst250hoursofoperation. Thereafterchangetheoilevery800hours,oryearly, whicheveroccursrst.UseahighqualitySAE85W-140gear lubeasreplacement.

1.Withmachineonlevelsurface,positionawheelsoone ofthecheck/drainplugsisatthelowest(6o’clock) position(Figure74).

Checktheoillevelafterevery400hoursofoperationorif externalleakageisnoted.UsehighqualitySAE85W-140gear lubeasareplacement.

1.Withthemachineonalevelsurface,positionthewheel sothatonecheckplug(Figure73)isatthe12o'clock positionandtheotherisat3o'clockposition.

Figure74

1.Check/drainplugs

2.Placeadrainpanundertheplanetaryhub,removeboth plugsandallowoiltodrain.

3.Placeadrainpanunderthebrakehousing,removethe drainplugandallowtheoiltodrain(Figure75).

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Figure75

G024858

1.Drainplug2.Brakehousing

4.Whenalloftheoilhasdrainedfrombothlocations, re-installthepluginthebrakehousing.

5.Rotatethewheeluntiltheopenholesintheplanetary areatthe11and1o'clockposition(Figure76).

Figure76

1.Holesatthe11and1o'clockposition

6.Througheitheropenhole,slowlylltheplanetary with.53-.59liter(18–20ounces)ofhighqualitySAE 85W-140wt.gearlube.

Figure77

1.Centertocenterdistance

2.Tierodclamps

2.Toadjust,loosentheclampsatbothendsofthetie rods(Figure77).

3.Rotatethetierodendtomovethefrontofthetire inwardoroutward.

4.Tightenthetierodclampswhentheadjustmentis correct.

7.Reinstalltheplugs.

8.Repeattheprocedureontheoppositeplanetary/brake assembly

CheckingtheRearWheel Toe-In

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours—Checktherearwheel

toe-in.

Afterevery1000operatinghoursorannually,checktherear wheeltoe-in.

1.Measurethecenter-to-centerdistance(ataxleheight)at thefrontandrearofthesteeringtires(Figure77).The frontmeasurementmustbenogreaterthan3mm(1/8 inch)lessthantherearmeasurement.

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CoolingSystem Maintenance

DANGER

Therotatingfananddrivebeltcancausepersonal injury.

CAUTION

Dischargeofhotpressurizedcoolantortouching hotradiatorandsurroundingpartscancausesevere burns.

•Donotremovetheradiatorcapwhentheengine ishot.Alwaysallowtheenginetocoolatleast15 minutesoruntiltheradiatorcapiscoolenough totouchwithoutburningyourhandbefore removingtheradiatorcap.

•Donottouchradiatorandsurroundingparts thatarehot.

DANGER

Swallowingenginecoolantcancausepoisoning.

•Donotswallowenginecoolant.

•Keepoutofreachfromchildrenandpets.

CheckingtheCoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

coolantlevel.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutthecovers inplace.

•Keepngers,handsandclothingclearof rotatingfananddrivebelt.

•Shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey beforeperformingmaintenance.

1.Carefullyremovetheradiatorcapandexpansiontank cap(Figure78).

CAUTION

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,the pressurized,hotcoolantcanescapeandcause burns.

•Donotopentheradiatorcapwhenthe engineisrunning.

•Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap, andopenthecapslowlytoallowsteamto escape.

2.Checkthecoolantlevelintheradiator.Theradiator shouldbelledtothetopofthellerneckandthe expansiontanklledtotheFullmark.

Checklevelofcoolantatthebeginningofeachday.Capacity ofthesystemonamachinewithoutacabis10.4liters(13.5 quarts)andwithacabis17liters(18quarts).

RecommendedCoolant

Note:CoolantmustmeetorexceedASTMStandard3306

Glycolbasedpre-dilutedcoolant(50/50blend)

Glycolbasedcoolantmixedwithdistilledwater(50/50blend)

Glycolbasedcoolantmixedwithgoodqualitywater(50/50

blend)aslistedintheCumminsManual

CaCO

+MgCO

Chloride<40ppm(CI)

Sulfer<100ppm(SO

<170ppm

)

Figure78

1.Expansiontank2.Radiatorcap

3.Ifthecoolantislow,addrecommendedreplacement coolant,asrequired.Donotusewateronlyor

alcohol/methanolbasecoolants.

4.Installtheradiatorcapandexpansiontankcap.

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ServicingtheEngineCooling System

BrakeMaintenance

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Inspectthecooling

systemhoses.

Every2years—Flushthecoolingsystemandreplace uid.

Removedebrisandchafffromtheenginecompartment, oilcoolerandradiatordaily.Cleanmorefrequentlyin

dustyanddirtyconditions,ifrequired.

1.Turntheengineoffandraisethehood.Cleanthe engineareathoroughlyofalldebris.

2.Rotatethelatches(Figure79)securingtheoilcooler totheframe.

AdjustingtheServiceBrakes

Adjusttheservicebrakeswhenthereismorethan50mm(2 inches)of“freetravel”ofthebrakepedal,orwhenthebrakes donotworkeffectively.Freetravelisthedistancethebrake pedalmovesbeforebrakingresistanceisfelt.

1.Disengagethelockinglatchfromthebrakepedalsso thatbothpedalsworkindependentlyofeachother.

2.Toreducefreetravelofthebrakepedals,adjustthe brakecablesasfollows:

A.Loosenthefrontnutonthethreadedendofthe

brakecable.

Note:T oalloweasieraccesstotheadjusting nuts,thespringmaybeunhookedandremoved.

Figure79

1.Latches

3.Pivottheoilcoolerrearward.Cleanbothsidesoftheoil coolerandradiatorareathoroughlywithcompressed air.Startfromthefansideandblowthedebrisout towardstheback.Thencleanfromthebacksideand blowtowardsthefront.Repeatprocedureseveraltimes untilallchaffanddebrisisremoved.

Important:Cleaningtheradiatororoilcooler withwatercanpromoteprematurecorrosionand damagetocomponents.

4.Pivottheoilcoolerbackintoposition.Secureittothe framewiththelatchesandclosethehood.

Figure80

1.Brakecable3.Rearnut

2.Frontnut

B.Tightentherearnutuntilthebrakepedalshave

50mm(2inches)offreetravel.

C.Repeattheprocedureontheotherbrakecable.

D.Tightenthefrontnutsafterthebrakesareadjusted

correctly.

E.Reinstallthesprings,ifremoved.

Important:Adjustingthebraketensiontootight willdecreasethelifeofthefrictionpadmaterial.

4.Spring

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BeltMaintenance

ServicingtheAlternatorBelt

squealingwhenbeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhencutting grass,frayededges,burnmarksandcracks.Replacethebeltif anyoftheseconditionsareevident.

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours—Checkthe

alternatorbelttension.

Every1,000hours—Checkthealternatorbelttension.

RefertotheEngineOperator'sManual,includedwiththe machine,fortheservicingprocedure.

ServicingtheCompressorBelt

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours—Checkthe

compressorbelttension.

Every1,000hours—Checkthecompressorbelt tension.

Model31599only

1.Loosenthecompressorpivotboltandadjustingbolt (Figure81).

2.Insertatorquewrenchintothesquareholeinthe compressorbracket(Figure81).

FrontCuttingUnit

1.Lowerthecuttingunittotheshopoor.Removethe beltcoversfromthetopofthecuttingunitandsetthe coversaside.

2.Onthefrontdeck,loosenthejamnutsontheidler pulleystopscrewandthreadthestopscrewintothe bracket(Figure82).

3.Usingaratchetwrenchorsimilartool,movetheidler pulley(Figure82)awayfromthedrivebelttorelease thebelttensionandallowthebelttobeslippedoff thedeckpulleys.

Figure81

1.Compressorbelt3.Squarehole

2.Mountingbolt4.Pivotbolt

3.Rotatethewrenchuntilatorqueof37–45N-m(27–33 ft-lb)isattained.

4.Tightenthemountingbolts.

ReplacingtheBladeDrive Belts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Inspectthebladedrive

belts.

Every1,000hours—Replacethedrivebladebelts

Thebladedrivebelt,tensionedbythespringloadedidler pulley,isverydurable.However,aftermanyhoursofuse, thebeltwillshowsignsofwear.Signsofawornbeltare:

Figure82

1.Idlerstopscrew

2.Idlerpulley

4.Removetheboltssecuringthehydraulicmotortothe cuttingunit(Figure83).Liftthemotoroffofthe cuttingunitandlayitontopofthecuttingunit.

3.2.5-4mm(.10to.16inch)

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Figure83

114-0922

1.Hydraulicmotor2.Mountingbolts

5.Removetheoldbeltfromaroundthespindlepulleys andidlerpulley.

6.Routethenewbeltaroundthespindlepulleysandidler pulleyassemblyasshowninFigure84.

Figure84

7.Readjusttheidlerpulleystopscrewandtightenthe jamnuts.

SideCuttingDecks

Note:Toremovethelowerbelt,theupperbeltmustrst

beremoved.

Figure85

1.Idlerpulleys

4.Removetheoldbeltfromaroundthespindlepulleys andidlerpulley.

5.Routethenewbeltaroundthespindlepulleysandidler pulleyassemblyasshowninFigure86andFigure87.

Figure86

Rightsidedeck

1.Lowerthecuttingunittotheshopoor.Removethe beltcoversfromthetopofthecuttingunitandsetthe coversaside.

2.Removetheboltssecuringthehydraulicmotortothe cuttingunit(Figure83).Liftthemotoroffofthe cuttingunitandlayitontopofthecuttingunit.

3.Usingaratchetwrenchorsimilartool,movetheidler pulleys(Figure85)awayfromthedrivebelttorelease thebelttensionandallowthebelttobeslippedoff thepulleys.

Figure87

Leftsidedeck

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HydraulicSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

hydraulicuidlevel.

Themachinesreservoirislledatthefactorywith approximately71.9liters(19U .S.gallons)ofhighquality hydraulicuid.Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuid beforetheengineisrststartedanddailythereafter.The recommendedreplacementuidis:

ToroPremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid(18.9liter(5 gallon)pailsor208liter(55gallondrums).Seepartscatalog orT orodistributorforpartnumbers.)

Alternateuids:IftheTorouidisnotavailable,otheruids maybeusedprovidedtheymeetallthefollowingmaterial propertiesandindustryspecications.Wedonotrecommend theuseofsyntheticuid.Consultwithyourlubricant distributortoidentifyasatisfactoryproduct.

oftemperatureconditions.Thisuidiscompatible withconventionalmineraloils,butformaximum biodegradabilityandperformancethehydraulicsystem shouldbethoroughlyushedofconventionaluid.The oilisavailablein19liters(5gallon)containersor55 gallondrumsfromyourMobilDistributor.

Important:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless, makingitdifculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditive forthehydraulicsystemoilisavailablein20ml(2/3 oz.)bottles.Onebottleissufcientfor15-22liters(4-6 gallons)ofhydraulicoil.Orderpartno.44-2500from yourauthorizedT orodistributor.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,stoptheengine,andremovethekey.

2.Ontherightsideofthemachine,raisetheaccesscover toexposethehydraulictankcap(Figure88).

3.Cleantheareaaroundthellerneckandcapofthe hydraulictank(Figure88).Removethecapfromthe llerneck.

Note:Torowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamage causedbyimpropersubstitutions,souseonlyproducts fromreputablemanufacturerswhowillstandbehindtheir recommendation.

HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPoint Anti-wearHydraulicFluid,ISOVG46

MaterialProperties:

St@40°C44to48 Viscosity,ASTMD445

St@100°C7.9to8.5

ViscosityIndexASTM D2270

PourPoint,ASTMD97-34°Fto-49°F

FZG,Failstage

Watercontent(newuid)500ppm(maximum)

IndustrySpecications:VickersI-286-S(QualityLevel),

VickersM-2950-S(Quality

Level),DenisonHF-0

Important:TheISOVG46Multigradeuidhasbeen foundtoofferoptimalperformanceinawiderangeof temperatureconditions.Foroperationinconsistently highambienttemperatures,65°F(18°C)to120°F (49°C),ISOVG68hydraulicuidmayofferimproved performance.

140to160

11orbetter

Figure88

1.Hydraulictankcap

4.Removethedipstickfromthellerneckandwipeit withacleanrag.Insertthedipstickintothellerneck; thenremoveitandchecktheuidlevel.Theuid levelshouldbewithinthesafeoperatingrangeonthe dipstick(Figure89).

PremiumBiodegradableHydraulicFluid-MobilEAL EnviroSyn46H

Important:MobilEALEnviroSyn46Histheonly syntheticbiodegradableuidapprovedbyT oro.This uidiscompatiblewiththeelastomersusedinToro hydraulicsystemsandissuitableforawide-range

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Figure89

Figure90

1.Safeoperatingrange

5.Ifthelevelislow ,addtheappropriateuidtoraisethe leveltotheuppermark.

6.Installthedipstickandcapontothellerneck.

7.Closethecover.

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid andFilters

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours—Changethehydraulic

uidandlters.

Changethe2hydraulicltersandthehydraulicuidafter every1000operatinghours,innormaloperatingconditions. Iftheuidbecomescontaminated,contactyourlocalToro distributorbecausethesystemmustbeushed.Contaminated uidlooksmilkyorblackwhencomparedtocleanoil.

UseT ororeplacementlters(PartNo.86–6110fortheleft sideofthemachineand75-1310fortherightsideofthe machine).

Important:Useofanyotherltermayvoidthewarranty onsomecomponents.

1.Hydrauliclter

2.Hydrauliclter

4.Cleantheareaaroundtheltermountingareas.Placea drainpanunderthelterandremovethelter(Figure

90).

5.Lubricatethenewltergasketandllthelterwith hydraulicuid.

6.Ensurethattheltermountingareaisclean.Screw theltersonuntilthegasketscontactsthemounting plates;thentightenthelteranadditional1/2turn.

7.Fillthereservoirwithhydraulicuid;refertoChecking theHydraulicFluid.

Important:Useonlythehydraulicuids specied.Otheruidscouldcausesystem damage.

8.Installthereservoircap.Starttheengineanduseall ofthehydrauliccontrolstodistributehydraulicuid throughoutthesystem.Alsocheckforleaks;thenstop theengine.

9.Checktheuidlevelandaddenoughtoraiselevelthe leveltotheFullmarkonthedipstick.Donotoverll.

3.Hydraulictankdrainplug

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,stoptheengine,engagetheparking brakes,andremovetheignitionkey.

2.Placealargedrainpanunderthehydraulicuidtank.

3.Removethedrainplug(Figure90)fromthebottomof thetankandletthehydraulicuidowintothepan. Installthedrainplugwhenthehydraulicuidstops draining.

CheckingtheHydraulicLines andHoses

ServiceInterval:Every2years—Replacemovinghoses.

Inspectthehydrauliclinesandhosesdailyforleaks,kinked lines,loosemountingsupports,wear,loosettings,weather deterioration,andchemicaldeterioration.Makeallnecessary repairsbeforeoperating.

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WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesandlinesare ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin holeleaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

MowerMaintenance

Pivoting(Tilting)theFront CuttingUnitUpright

Note:Althoughnotneededfornormalmaintenance

procedures,thefrontcuttingunitcanbepivoted(tilted)toan uprightposition.Shouldyoudesiretotiltthecuttingunit, proceedasfollows:

1.Raisethefrontcuttingunitslightlyoffoftheoor,set theparkingbrake,andstoptheengine.Removethe ignitionkey .

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidis injectedintoskin.

HydraulicSystemTestPorts

Thetestportsareusedtotestthepressureinthehydraulic circuits.ContactyourlocalTorodistributororrefertothe ToroServiceManualforassistance.

2.Removetheretainerclipanddisconnectthedamper assemblyfromthecuttingunit(Figure91).

Figure91

1.Damperassembly2.Retainerclip

3.Removethehairpincotterandclevispinsecuringthe height-of-cutchainstotherearofthecuttingunit (Figure92).

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Figure92

AdjustingtheCuttingUnit Pitch

MeasuringtheCuttingUnitPitch

Cuttingunitpitchisthedifferenceinheight-of-cutfromthe frontofthebladeplanetothebackofthebladeplane.T oro recommendsabladepitchof7.5mm(.300inch).Thatisthe backofthebladeplaneis7.5mm(.300inch)higherthan thefront.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceontheshop oor.

2.Setthecuttingunittothedesiredheight-of-cut.

3.Makesurethewingletsareleveltothefrontdeckand thefrontdeckislevelsidetoside.

AdjustingtheFrontCuttingUnit

1.Rotatethe2outerfrontbladesandthewingletblades sothattheypointstraightforward(Figure94).

1.Heightofcutchain

2.Clevispin

4.Starttheengine,slowlyraisethefrontcuttingunit,and stoptheengine.Removetheignitionkey.

5.Wedgea2x4betweentherearofthedeckandthe machine(Figure93).

1.2x4

3.Hairpincotter

Figure93

PivotingtheFrontCuttingUnit Down

1.Withthehelpofanotherpersonholdingthefrontof thecuttingunit,removethe2x4.

2.Sitontheseat,starttheengine,andlowerthecutting unituntilitisslightlyoffoftheoor.

3.Securetheheight-of-cutchainstotherearofthe cuttingunit.

4.Connectthedamperassemblyandsecureitwiththe retainerclip.

Figure94

1.Useoneoftheseblades formeasuringthefront bladeheight

2.Usingashortruler,measurefromtheoortothefront tipofthefrontbladeandrecordthisdimension.

3.Measurefromtheoortothebacktipofthewinglet bladeandrecordthisdimension.

4.Subtractthefrontdimensionfromthereardimension tocalculatethebladepitch.

5.Loosenthejamnutsonthetoporbottomofthe height-of-cutchainU-bolt(Figure95).

Note:Loosenortightentheheightofcutchainnuts equallysothedeckremainslevelsidetoside.

6.Adjusttheothersetofnutstoraiseorlowertherearof thecuttingunitandattainthecorrectcuttingunitpitch.

7.Tightenthejamnuts.

2.Useoneoftheseblades formeasuringtherear bladeheight

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Figure95

1.Height-of-cutchain3.Nut(2)

2.U-bolt

ServicingtheCastorArm Bushings

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

1.Raisethecuttingunitsothatthewheelsareoffof theoor.Blockthecuttingunitsothatitcannot accidentallyfall.

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

Note:Recordthepositionofthewashersandspacers beforeremovalsothedeckpitchdoesnothavetobe readjusted.

3.Pullthecastorspindleoutofthemountingtube. Allowthethrustwasherandspacer(s)toremainon thebottomofthespindle.

4.Insertapinpunchintothetoporbottomofthe mountingtubeanddrivethebushingoutofthetube (Figure97).Alsodrivetheotherbushingoutofthe tube.Cleantheinsideofthetubestoremovedirt.

AdjustingtheSideCuttingUnits

1.Removethetensioningcapfromthecastorspindle shaftandslidethespindleoutofthecastorarm(Figure

96).Repositiontheshims,asrequired,toraiseorlower

thecastorwheeluntilthecuttingunithasthecorrect pitch.

2.Installthetensioningcap.

Figure96

1.Tensioningcap4.Topaxlemountinghole

2.Spacers5.Castorwheel

3.Shims

Figure97

1.Castorarmtube

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

6.Inspectthecastorspindleforwearandreplaceitifit isdamaged.

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

2.Bushings

ServicingtheCastorWheels andBearings

ServiceInterval:Every500hours—Inspectthecuttingunit

castorwheelassemblies.

1.Removethelocknutfromtheboltholdingthecastor wheelassemblybetweenthecastorfork(Figure98)or

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thecastorpivotarm.Graspthecastorwheelandslide theboltoutoftheforkorpivotarm.

Figure98

1.Castorwheel

2.Castorfork

3.Bearing

4.Bearingspacer

BladeMaintenance

CheckingforaBentBlade

Afterstrikingaforeignobject,inspectthemachinefor damageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe equipment.Torqueallthespindlepulleynutsto176to203 N⋅m(130to150ft-lb).

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.Raisethe cuttingunit,engagetheparkingbrake,putthetraction pedalinneutral,makesurethePTOswitchisintheOff position,stoptheengine,andremovetheignitionkey. Blockthecuttingunittopreventitfromaccidentally falling.

2.Rotatethebladeuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward(Figure99).Measurefromtheinsideof thecuttingunittothecuttingedgeatthefrontofthe blade.Recordthisdimension.

2.Removethebearingfromthewheelhubandallow thebearingspacertofallout(Figure98).Removethe bearingfromtheoppositesideofthewheelhub.

3.Checkthebearings,spacer,andinsideofthewheelhub forwear.Replaceanydamagedparts.

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

5.Slidethebearingspacerintothewheelhub.Pushthe otherbearingintotheopenendofthewheelhubto captivatethebearingspacerinsidethewheelhub.

6.Installthecastorwheelassemblybetweenthecastor forkandsecureitinplacewiththeboltandlocknut.

Figure99

3.Rotatetheoppositeendofthebladeforward.Measure betweenthecuttingunitandcuttingedgeoftheblade atthesamepositionasinstep2.Thedifference betweenthedimensionsobtainedinsteps2and3 mustnotexceed3mm(1/8inch).Ifthedimension exceeds3mm(1/8inch),thebladeisbentandmustbe replaced;refertoRemovingandInstallingtheCutter Blade.

RemovingandInstallingthe CutterBlade(s)

Theblademustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,theblade isoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.Alwaysusegenuine Tororeplacementbladestobesureofsafetyandoptimum performance.Neverusereplacementbladesmadebyother manufacturersbecausetheycouldbedangerous.

1.Raisethecuttingunittothehighestposition,engage theparkingbrake,stoptheengine,andremovethe ignitionkey.Blockthecuttingunittopreventitfrom accidentallyfalling.

2.Grasptheendofthebladeusingaragorthickly paddedglove.Removethebladebolt,anti-scalpcup, andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure100).

3.Installtheblade,anti-scalpcup,andbladebolt.Tighten thebladeboltto115to149N⋅m(85to110ft-lb).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingtowardtheinsideofthecuttingunitto ensurepropercutting .

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Note:Afterstrikingaforeignobject,torqueallthe spindlepulleynutsto176to203N⋅m(130to150ft-lb) andthebladeboltsto115to149N⋅m(85to110ft-lb).

Figure100

1.Bladebolt2.Anti-scalpcup

2.Examinethecuttingendsofthebladecarefully, especiallywheretheatandcurvedpartsoftheblade meet(Figure97).Sincesandandabrasivematerialcan wearawaythemetalthatconnectstheatandcurved partsoftheblade,checkthebladebeforeusingthe mower.Ifwearisnoticed(Figure97),replacetheblade.

Figure101

InspectingandSharpeningthe CutterBlade(s)

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours

Every50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's orbystander'sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.Tryingtorepairadamagedblade mayresultindiscontinuedsafetycerticationof theproduct.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Nevertrytostraightenabladethatisbentor weldabrokenorcrackedblade

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

Twoareasmustbeconsideredwhencheckingandservicing thecutterblade-thesailandthecuttingedge.Bothcutting edgesandthesail,whichistheturnedupportionopposite thecuttingedge,contributetoagoodquality-of-cut.The sailisimportantbecauseitliftsthegrassupstraight,thereby producinganevencut.However,thesailwillgraduallywear downduringoperation,andthisconditionisnormal.Asthe sailwearsdown,thequality-of-cutwilldegradesomewhat, althoughthecuttingedgesaresharp.Thecuttingedgeof theblademustbesharpsothatthegrassiscutratherthan torn.Adullcuttingedgeisevidentwhenthetipsofthegrass appearbrownandshredded.Sharpenthecuttingedgesto correctthiscondition.

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

3.Examinethecuttingedgesofalloftheblades.Sharpen thecuttingedgesiftheyaredullornicked.Sharpen onlythetopofthecuttingedgeandmaintainthe originalcuttingangletomakesureofsharpness(Figure

97).Thebladewillremainbalancedifthesameamount

ofmetalisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

DANGER

Ifthebladeisallowedtowear,aslotwillform betweenthesailandatpartoftheblade (Figure102).Eventuallyapieceoftheblade maybreakoffandbethrownfromunderthe housing,possiblyresultinginseriousinjury toyouorbystanders.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Nevertrytostraightenabladethatisbent orweldabrokenorcrackedblade.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

Figure102

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.Raisethe cuttingunit,engagetheparkingbrake,putthetraction pedalinneutral,makesurethePTOswitchisintheOff position,stoptheengine,andremovetheignitionkey.

Note:Removethebladesandsharpenthemonagrinder. Aftersharpeningthecuttingedges,installthebladewith theanti-scalpcupandbladebolt;refertoRemovingand InstallingtheCutterBlade(s).

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CorrectingtheCuttingUnit

Miscellaneous

Mismatch

Ifthereismismatchbetweentheblades,onasinglecutting unit,thegrasswillappearstreakedwhenitiscut.This problemcanbecorrectedbymakingsurethatthebladesare straight.

1.Usinga1meter(3foot)longcarpenterslevel,nda levelsurfaceontheshopoor.

2.Raisetheheight-of-cuttothehighestposition;referto AdjustingtheHeight-Of-Cut.

3.Lowerthecuttingunitontotheatsurface.Remove thecoversfromthetopofthecuttingunit.

4.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward.Measurefromtheoortothefronttipof thecuttingedge.Recordthisdimension.Thenrotate thesamebladesothattheoppositeendisforward,and measureagain.Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions mustnotexceed3mm(1/8inch).Ifthedimension exceeds3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladebecauseit isbent.Makesuretomeasurealloftheblades.

5.Checkthatdeckislevelsidetosideandadjustas required.

6.Installthebeltcovers.

Maintenance

ServicingtheSparkArrestor Mufer

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Servicethespark

arrestor.

Every250hoursoperation,clearthemuferofcarbon buildup.

1.Removethepipeplugfromtheclean-outportatthe lowersideofthemufer.

CAUTION

Themufermaybehotandcouldcause injury.

Becarefulwhileworkingaroundthemufer.

2.Starttheengine.Plugthenormalmuferexitwitha blockofwoodormetalplatesothattheexhaustow willbeforcedoutoftheclean-outport.Continueto blocktheexituntilcarbondepositsceasecomingout oftheport.

CAUTION

Donotstandinlinewiththeclean-outport.

Alwayswearsafetyglasses.

3.Stoptheengineandreplacethepipeplug.

CleaningtheCabAirFilters (For31599NModels)

ServiceInterval:Every250hours(Replacethemiftheyare

tornorexcessivelydirty.)

1.Removethescrewsandgratesfromoverboththe in-cabandrearcabairlters(Figure103).

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1.Stoptheengineandremovethekey.

2.Removethe6nutsandwashersfromthebottomofthe rearofthecab(Figure105).

1.Filter

2.Grate

Figure104

1.Filter

2.Grate

2.Cleantheltersbyblowingclean,oilfree,compressed airthroughthem.

Important:Ifeitherlterhasahole,tear,orother

3.Screw

damage,replaceit.

3.Installtheltersandgrate,securingthemwiththe thumbscrews.

Figure105

1.Washer2.Nut

3.Removethecabinroofofthecabbyremovingthe22 boltsthatsecuretheroof(Figure106).

Figure106

1.Cabinroof

2.Airlters

3.Airconditioningcoils

4.Removetheairlters(Figure106).

CleaningtheAirConditioning

5.Removeandcleantheairconditioningcoils(Figure

Coil

ServiceInterval:Every250hours(Cleanmorefrequentlyin

extremelydustyordirtyconditions)

106).

6.Replacetheairconditioningcoils,airltersandcabin roof.

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Storage

PreparingforSeasonal Storage

TractionUnit

1.Thoroughlycleanthetractionunit,cuttingunits,and theengine.

Important:Donotusehighpressurewaternear InfoCenter

2.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureprocedureinOperation.

3.Checkallfastenersforlooseness;tightenasnecessary.

4.Greaseoroilallgreasettingsandpivotpoints.Wipe upanyexcesslubricant.

5.Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpaintedareas thatarescratched,chipped,orrusted.Repairanydents inthemetalbody.

6.Servicethebatteryandcablesasfollows:

A.Removethebatteryterminalsfromthebattery

posts.

B.Cleanthebattery,terminals,andpostswithawire

brushandbakingsodasolution.

C.Coatthecableterminalsandbatterypostswith

Grafo112Xskin-overgrease(T oroPartNo. 505-47)orpetroleumjellytopreventcorrosion.

D.Slowlyrechargethebatteryevery60daysfor24

hourstopreventleadsulfationofthebattery.

Engine

1.Draintheengineoilfromtheoilpanandinstallthe drainplug.

2.Removeanddiscardtheoillter.Installanewoillter.

3.Relltheoilpanwith8.04liters(8.5quarts)ofSAE 15W-40CH-4,CI-4orhighermotoroil.

4.Starttheengineandrunitatidlespeedfor approximatelytwominutes.

5.Stoptheengine.

6.Flushthefueltankwithfresh,cleandieselfuel.

7.Secureallofthefuelsystemttings.

8.Thoroughlycleanandservicetheaircleanerassembly.

9.Sealtheaircleanerinletandtheexhaustoutletwith weatherprooftape.

10.Checktheantifreezeprotectionandadda50/50 solutionofwaterandethyleneglycolanti-freezeas neededfortheexpectedminimumtemperatureinyour area.

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ToroGeneralCommercialProductWarranty

ATwo-YearLimitedWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuant toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators (refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser. *Productequippedwithanhourmeter.

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YouareresponsiblefornotifyingtheCommercialProductsDistributoror AuthorizedCommercialProductsDealerfromwhomyoupurchasedthe Productassoonasyoubelieveawarrantableconditionexists.Ifyouneed helplocatingaCommercialProductsDistributororAuthorizedDealer,or ifyouhavequestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsorresponsibilities, youmaycontactusat:

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OwnerResponsibilities

AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenanceand adjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperformrequired maintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowingawarranty claim.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-T ororeplacement

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

•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended

maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.

•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,

negligent,orrecklessmanner.

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Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormal Productoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brakepadsand linings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings(sealedor greasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsandbearings,tires, lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchasdiaphragms, 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,damagetoseats

duetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecalsor windows,etc.

Parts

Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart. Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.T orowillmake thenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyorreplace it.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

RepairbyanAuthorizedToroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy underthiswarranty.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty.All impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedto thedurationofthisexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabove exclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyou speciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom statetostate.

Noteregardingenginewarranty:

TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EP A)and/ortheCaliforniaAirResources Board(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonotapplytothe EmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngineEmissionControl WarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductorcontainedintheengine manufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails

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374-0253RevC

Toro 31598N, Groundsmaster 5900, Groundsmaster 5910, 31599N, 31599 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

ToroMowerSafety

RemoveSideDeckShipping StrapandBrace

LoweringtheFrontDeck Winglets

LevelingtheWingletDecksto theFrontCenterDeck

LevelingtheFrontCenterDeck

CheckingtheFluidLevels

CheckingtheTirePressure

GreasingtheMachine

Attachments/Accessories

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

CheckingtheCoolingSystem

CheckingtheHydraulic System

AddingFuel

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

CheckingtheTirePressure

AdjustingtheSkids

AdjustingtheCuttingUnit Anti-ScalpRollers

CheckingtheMismatch BetweenCuttingUnits

AimingtheHeadlights

AdjustingtheMirrors

PushingorTowingthe Machine

JackingPoints

TieDowns

OperatingCharacteristics

ReversingFanOperation

ServiceIntervalChart

InnerWingDeckCovers

GreasingtheBearingsand Bushings

AirCleanerMaintenance

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheFuelSystem

AdjustingtheValveClearance

ServicingtheWaterSeparator

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

Fuses

BatteryCare

JumpStarting/Battery Charging

RecalibrateTractionPedal

AdjustingtheTractionPedal Angle

CheckingthePlanetaryDrive Gear/BrakeOil

ChangingthePlanetaryDrive Gear/BrakeOil

CheckingtheRearWheel Toe-In

CheckingtheCoolingSystem

ServicingtheEngineCooling System

AdjustingtheServiceBrakes

ServicingtheAlternatorBelt

ServicingtheCompressorBelt

FrontCuttingUnit

ReplacingtheBladeDrive Belts

SideCuttingDecks

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid andFilters

CheckingtheHydraulicLines andHoses

MowerMaintenance

Pivoting(Tilting)theFront CuttingUnitUpright

HydraulicSystemTestPorts

AdjustingtheCuttingUnit Pitch

PivotingtheFrontCuttingUnit Down

ServicingtheCastorArm Bushings

ServicingtheCastorWheels andBearings

BladeMaintenance

CheckingforaBentBlade

RemovingandInstallingthe CutterBlade(s)

InspectingandSharpeningthe CutterBlade(s)

CleaningtheCabAirFilters (For31599NModels)

PreparingforSeasonal Storage