Toro LT-F3000, 30659 Operator's Manual

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LT-F3000Heavy-DutyTripleTurf FlailMower

ModelNo.30659—SerialNo.316000001andUp

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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives.Fordetails,pleaseseetheseparate productspecicDeclarationofConformity(DOC) sheet.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

Introduction

Thismachineisaride-onlawnmowerintendedtobe usedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass onparks,sportselds,caravanparks,cemeteries, andcommercialgrounds.Itisdesignedforcutting longandshortgrass.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.Toro.comformoreinformation,including safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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Safety-alertsymbol

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1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers

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Contents

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

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

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

ProductOverview...................................................10

Controls............................................................11

Specications..................................................19

Attachments/Accessories.................................19

BeforeOperation.................................................20

BeforeOperationSafety...................................20

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................20

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................20

DuringOperation.................................................21

DuringOperationSafety...................................21

UsingtheOperatorPlatformLatching

Mechanism...................................................22

UnderstandingtheOperatorPresence

Controls........................................................22

FoldingtheRollBar..........................................23

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

StartingtheEngine...........................................24

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................25

FlailCuttingUnitGeneralInformation...............25

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................25

ControllingthePositionoftheIndividual

CuttingUnits.................................................26

UsingtheCuttingUnitAuto-LimitedLiftin

Reverse........................................................26

EngagingtheCuttingUnitDrive........................27

UsingWeight-Transfer/Traction

Assistance....................................................27

OperatingTips.................................................28

AfterOperation....................................................28

AfterOperationSafety......................................28

IdentifyingtheTie-DownPoints........................29

HaulingtheMachine.........................................29

LocatingtheJackingPoints..............................29

TowingtheMachine..........................................29

Maintenance...........................................................32

MaintenanceSafety..........................................32

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........33

DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................35

Lubrication..........................................................36

GreasingtheBearings,Bushings,and

Pivots............................................................36

EngineMaintenance...........................................36

EngineSafety...................................................36

CheckingtheEngineOverheatWarning

System..........................................................36

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................37

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................38

ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter....................38

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................39

DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................39

CheckingtheFuelLinesand

Connections..................................................39

BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................39

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................40

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................41

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................41

CheckingtheElectricalSystem.........................41

CheckingtheBatteryCondition.........................41

ServicingtheBattery.........................................41

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................42

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................42

CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel-Lug

Nuts..............................................................42

ChangingtheTransmissionOilFilter................42

ChangingtheHydraulic-ReturnFilter................42

CheckingtheRear-WheelAlignment................43

InspectingtheTransmissionControlCable

andOperatingMechanism............................43

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................44

CoolingSystemSafety.....................................44

RemovingDebrisfromtheCooling

System..........................................................44

BeltMaintenance................................................45

TensioningtheAlternatorBelt...........................45

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................46

CheckingtheForward/ReverseTravelPedal

Action............................................................46

CheckingtheOperator-Presence-Seat

Switch...........................................................46

CheckingtheCutter-Drive-Interlock

Switch...........................................................46

CheckingtheParking-Brake-Interlock

Switch...........................................................46

CheckingtheTransmission-Neutral-Interlock

Switch...........................................................46

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................47

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................47

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand

Hoses............................................................47

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................47

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................48

CheckingtheHydraulic-Fluid-Overheat

WarningSystem............................................48

CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................49

BladeSafety.....................................................49

ReplacingtheBlades........................................49

CheckingtheBladeBolts..................................49

InspectingtheBlades.......................................49

CheckingtheRearGuard.................................50

ClearingaBlockedRotor..................................50

CheckingtheRubberGuard.............................51

CheckingtheCuttingUnitPivot.........................51

CheckingtheRotor...........................................51

CheckingtheRear-RollerBearing

Adjustment....................................................51

CheckingtheRear-RollerScraperWire

Tension.........................................................52

Cleaning..............................................................52

WashingtheMachine.......................................52

Storage...................................................................53

StorageSafety..................................................53

PreparingtheTractionUnit...............................53

PreparingtheEngine........................................53

Troubleshooting......................................................54

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ENISO5395.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet andofthrowingobjects.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

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1.Cuttinghazardofhand

2.Cuttinghazardoffoot

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1.Jackingpoint

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1.Warning—shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey beforereleasingoroperatingsafetylatches.

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1.Warning—hotsurfaces.

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1.Warning—crushingofngers,forceappliedfromside.

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1.Horn5.Fast

2.Cuttingunits—lower/oat

3.Cuttingunits—hold

4.Cuttingunits—raise

6.Enginespeed

7.Slow

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1.Ignitionswitch

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1.Pressthepedaltoadjustthesteeringwheelangle.

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1.Falling,crushinghazard—ensurethattheoperator-platform latchisengagedbeforeoperating.

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1.Pedaloperation

1.Cutterhead

3.Unlatch

2.Latch

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1.Transmissionuid—readtheOperator'sManual.

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1.Yourhandcanbecutbythefan;warning

2.Hotsurfaces;readtheOperator'sManual.

1.Height-of-cutchart

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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;torquethenutsto 45N∙m(33ft-lb).

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1.ReadtheOperator'sManual—lltothemaximumlevel; donotoverll.

1.Enginecoolantunder pressure

2.Explosionhazard—read theOperator'sManual.

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3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.

4.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditions onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan causethemachinetobecomeunstable.

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1.Tippinghazard—driveslowlywhenturningorgoingupslopes.

2.Tippinghazard—onlydriveupslopesthatarebetween0and 20°;donotdriveupslopesthataregreaterthan20°.

3.Tippinghazard—wearaseatbeltwhentherollbarisup;donot wearaseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.

4.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;wearhearing protection;removethekeybeforeperformingany maintenance.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .

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1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservice

8.Ensurethebladesstopwhenyouleavetheoperatingposition.

andmaintenance.

2.Tirepressure—1bar(14.5psi)9.Checktheairlter.

3.Checkallfasteners.10.Inspectthebladesforwear.

4.Checkforhydraulicleaks.11.Ensurethebottleislledtothelowline.

5.Checkthetransmission-oillevel.12.Cleanthecoolingsystem.

6.Checkthefuellevel.13.Cleanthemachineandtorquethefrontwheelto200N∙m andtherearwheelto54N∙m.

7.Checktheoillevel.

Setup

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Operator'sManual Engineowner’smanual1

DeclarationofConformity

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Qty.

Use

Readthemanualsbeforeoperatingthemachine.

TheDeclarationofConformityservesasconrmationof CEcompliance.

ProductOverview

1.Frontcuttingunits

2.Controlarm

3.Steeringwheel

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4.Operator'sseat

5.Enginehood

6.Rearcuttingunit

Controls

ControlPanelComponents

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Figure5

1.Weighttransfercontrol

Figure4

1.Ignitionswitch11.Transmission-neutral

2.Lightingswitch(supplied

withlightingkit)

3.Limited-lift-in-reverse

switch

4.Throttle-controllever14.Direction-indicatorswitch

5.Hornbutton

6.Engine-oil-warninglight

7.Battery-charge-warning

light

8.Hydraulic-uid-warning

light

9.Engine-coolant-warning

light

10.Cutting-unit-driveswitch

indicator

12.Parking-brakeswitch

13.Engine-preheat-indicator light

(suppliedwithlightingkit)

15.Differential-lockswitch

16.Lift-controlswitches

17.Hazard-warningswitch (suppliedwithlightingkit)

18.Warning-beaconswitch (suppliedwithbeaconkit)

19.Hourmeter

20.Auxiliary12Vsocket

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Figure6

1.Reversetravelpedal2.Forwardtravelpedal

BrakingSystem

ParkingBrake

Movetheparking-brakeswitchtotheforwardposition bypressingthesmallerlockingbuttonandmovingthe switchforwardtoengagetheparkingbrake(Figure7).

Note:Donotoperatethemowerwiththeparking

brakeengagedanddonotengagetheparkingbrake whilethemowerismoving.

Thislightilluminateswhentheparkingbrakeis engagedandtheignitionkeyisturnedtopositionI.

WARNING

Theparkingbrakeoperatesonthefront wheelsonly.

Donotparkthemachineonaslope.

Figure7

1.Parking-brakeswitch

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Figure8

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1.Throttle-controllever

Travel

ServiceBrake

Servicebrakingisachievedbythehydraulic transmissionsystem.Whentheforwardorreverse travelpedalsarereleasedortheenginespeedis reduced,servicebrakingbecomeseffectiveandtravel speedisautomaticallyreduced.Toincreasethe brakingeffect,pushthetransmissionpedalintothe NEUTRALposition.Servicebrakingiseffectiveonthe frontwheelsonly.

DANGER

Theservicebrakingsystemdoesnotholdthe moweratastandstill.

Alwaysensurethattheparkingbrakeis engagedtoparkthemoweratastandstill.

EmergencyBrake

Intheeventofservicebrakefailure,turntheignition offtobringthemowertoastandstill.

ThrottleControl

Forwardtravel:Presstheforwardtravelpedalto

increaseforwardtravelspeed.Releasethepedalto reducespeed(Figure9).

Reversetravel:Pressthereversetravelpedalto increasereversetravelspeed.Releasethepedalto reducespeed(Figure9).

Stop(Neutral):T ostopthemachine,use1ofthe followingprocedures:

•Reduceyourfootpressureonthetractionpedal

andallowittoreturntotheneutralposition.The machinedynamicallybrakestoasmoothstop.

•Taporholdthereversepedalbriey .Thisstops

themachinefasterthandynamicbraking.

Operatethethrottlecontrolinaforwarddirection toincreasetheenginespeed.Operatethethrottle controlinarearwarddirectiontoreduceenginespeed (Figure8).

Note:Theenginespeeddictatesthespeedofthe

otherfunctions,i.e.,travel,ail-rotorrotationspeed, andcuttingunitliftspeed.

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Figure9

1.Reversetravelpedal2.Forwardtravelpedal

DifferentialLock

WARNING

Theturningradiusincreaseswhenthe differentiallockisengaged.Usingthe differentiallockathighspeedmayleadtoloss ofcontrolandcauseseriousinjuryand/or propertydamage.

Donotusethedifferentiallockathighspeed.

Usethedifferentiallocktopreventexcessivewheel spinwhenthedrivewheelslosetraction.The differentiallockoperatesinbothforwardandreverse. Youcanlockthedifferentialwhilethemachineis travelingslowly.Enginepowerdemandincreases whenthedifferentialislocked.Preventexcessive powerrequirementsbyusingthedifferentiallockonly atlowspeed.

Tolockthedifferential,pressthedifferential-lock switch.

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Tounlockthedifferential,releasethedifferential-lock switch.

Cutting-UnitsPositionControls

Usethecutting-unitspositioncontrolstoindependently raiseandlowerthecuttingunits;refertoControlling

thePositionoftheIndividualCuttingUnits(page26).

TransportLatches

AlwaysraisethecuttingunitstotheTRANSPORT positionandsecurewiththetransportlatchesand safetylockswhentravellingbetweenworkareas (Figure10).

Cutting-Unit-DriveSwitch

Toengagethecuttingunitdrive,refertoEngagingthe

CuttingUnitDrive(page27).

Note:Alwaysputthecutting-unit-driveswitchinthe

OFFpositionwhentravellingbetweenworkareas.

AdjustableSteeringColumn

Adjustmentofthesteeringwheelandsteeringcolumn shouldonlybecarriedoutwhenthemowerisata standstillwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

1.Totiltthesteeringwheel,pressthefootpedal down.

2.Positionthesteeringtowertothemost comfortablepositionandreleasethepedal (Figure1 1).

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OperatorSeat

WARNING

Ensurethattheoperator-platformlatchis engagedbeforeoperatingthemachine.

•Forward/BackwardAdjustment:Movethelever

upwardtoadjusttheforward/backwardposition oftheseat.Releasethelevertolocktheseatin position(Figure12).

•Operatorweightadjustment:Rotatethehandle

clockwisetoincreasesuspensionstiffnessand counterclockwisetodecreasethestiffness.The dialindicateswhentheoptimumsuspension adjustmenthasbeensetaccordingtooperator weight(kg);refertoFigure13.

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Figure12

Figure13

1.Lever

1.Lever2.Dial

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•Heightadjustment:Manuallylifttheseatfor

incrementalheightadjustment.T olowertheseat, liftitbeyondthehighestsetting,thenallowitto droptothelowestsetting(Figure14).

•Backrestadjustment:Pullthehandleoutwardto

adjusttheseatbackrestangle.Releasethehandle tolocktheseatbackrestinposition(Figure15).

Figure14

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1.Handle

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WarningSystems

Battery-Charge-WarningLight

Engine-Coolant-Temperature-WarningLight

Theengine-coolant-temperature-warninglight illuminates,thehornisactuated,andthecuttingunits stopwhentheenginebecomestoohot(Figure16).

Figure16

1.Engine-coolant-temperature-warninglight

Thebattery-charge-warninglightilluminateswhenthe batteryislowofcharge(Figure18).

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Figure18

1.Battery-charge-warninglight

Engine-Oil-Pressure-WarningLight

Theengine-oil-pressure-warninglightilluminates whentheoilpressureistoolow(Figure19).

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Note:Theailrotorsdisengagewhentheoperating

temperaturereaches1 15°C(239°F).

Hydraulic-Fluid-Temperature-WarningLight

Thehydraulic-uid-temperature-warninglight illuminateswhenoverheatingoccursandthehorn isactuatedwhenthehydraulicuidinthereservoir exceeds95°C(203°F);refertoFigure17.

Figure17

1.Hydraulic-uid-temperature-warninglight

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Figure19

1.Engine-oil-pressure-warninglight

AudibleWarningHorn

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

thehorn.

Pressthehornbuttontoprovideanaudiblewarning (Figure20).

Important:Thehornisautomaticallyactuated

whenanenginecoolantorhydraulicuidoverheat conditionoccurs.Shutofftheengineimmediately andxthemachinebeforestartingitagain.

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Figure20

1.Horn

KeySwitch

FuelGauge

0=Engineoff

I=Enginerun/Auxiliaryon

II=Enginepre-heat

III=Enginestart

Figure21

1.Keyswitch

EnginePre-HeatIndicatorLight

TurnthekeytopositionII.Theenginepreheat indicatorlightwillilluminateandheattheglowplugs

(Figure22).

Thefuelgaugeshowstheamountoffuelinthetank (Figure23).

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Figure23

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HourMeter

Thehourmetershowsthetotalhoursthatthemachine hasbeenoperated(Figure24).

Important:Attemptingtostartacoldengine

beforethepre-heatisusedcancauseunnecessary weartothebattery.

Figure22

1.Enginepre-heatindicatorlight

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Figure24

1.Hourmeter

Transmission-Neutral-Indicator Light

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Thislightilluminateswhenthetravel-controlpedalis intheNEUTRALpositionandtheignitionkeyisturned topositionI(Figure25).

Note:Theparkingbrakemustbeengagedforthe

transmissionneutralindicatorlighttoilluminate.

Cutting-Unit-Drive-Switch-Indicator Light

Thislightilluminateswhenthecuttingunitdriveswitch isOnandtheignitionkeyisturnedtopositionI(Figure

26).

Figure25

1.Transmission-neutral-indicatorlight

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Toengagethecuttingunitdrive,refertoEngagingthe

CuttingUnitDrive(page27).

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Figure26

1.Cutting-unit-drive-switch-indicatorlight

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Specication

TransportWidth

Widthofcut76cm(30inches)to212cm(83.5inches)

Heightofcut20mm(3/4inch)to75mm(3inches)

Length

Height

Weight

Engine

Fueltankcapacity

Transportspeed

Mowingspeed

Kubota32.8kw(44hp)at3000rpmDIN70020

302.5cm(1 19.1inches)

216cm(85.0inches)withROPS

209cm(82.3inches)withcab

1392kg(3069lb)withROPS

1592kg(3510lb)withcab

LT -F3000

157.5cm(62inches)

45L(1 1.9USgallons)

25km/h(15.5mph)

11km/h(6.85mph)

Hydraulicsystemcapacity

Enginespeed3000rpm

Rotorspeed3000rpm

32L(8.5USgallons)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.

Operation

PerformingDaily Maintenance

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand functioningproperlyonthemachine.

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page32).

FillingtheFuelTank

FuelTankCapacity

45L(11.9USgallons)

FuelSpecication

Failuretoobservethefollowingcautionsmaydamage theengine.

•Neverusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadofdiesel

fuel.

•Nevermixkeroseneorusedengineoilwiththe

dieselfuel.

•Neverkeepfuelincontainerswithzincplatingon

theinside.

•Donotusefueladditives.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethatthecuttingunitsareingoodworking condition.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable

anditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel vaporshavedissipated.

PetroleumDiesel

Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswith low(<500ppm)orultra-low(<15ppm)sulfurcontent. Theminimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchase fuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180days toensurefuelfreshness.

Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(Number2-D)at temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwinter-grade dieselfuel(Number1-DorNumber1-D/2-Dblend) below-7°C(20°F).Usingwinter-gradefuelatlower temperaturesprovidesalowerashpointand cold-owcharacteristics,whichwilleasestartingand reducefuel-lterplugging.

Usingsummer-gradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)will contributetowardlongerfuel-pumplifeandincreased powercomparedtowinter-gradefuel.

AddingFuel

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andremovethekey.

2.Usingacleanrag,cleantheareaaroundthe fuel-tankcap.

3.Removethecapfromthefueltank.

4.Fillthetankuntilthelevelistothebottomofthe llerneckwithfuel.

5.Installfuel-tankcaptightlyafterllingtank.

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.

Thisminimizespossiblebuildupofcondensation insidethefueltank.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longtrousers;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose jewelry.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives

areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and youareintheoperatingposition.

•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

holesorhiddenhazards.

•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction

couldcausethemachinetoslide.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.

•Stopthecuttingunitswheneveryouarenot

mowing.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.

•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe

following:

–Disengagethecuttingunit(s)andlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .

–Waitforallmovementtostop.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•DonotremoveanyoftheROPScomponentsfrom

themachine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Alwayswearyourseatbelt.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo

notcontactthem.

•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby

thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.

•ReplacealldamagedROPScomponents.Donot

repairoralterthem.

MachineswithaFoldableRollBar

•Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththerollbarinthe

raisedposition.

•TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Keepa

foldingrollbarintheraisedandlockedposition, andusetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine withtherollbarintheraisedposition.

•Lowerafoldingrollbartemporarilyonlywhen

necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenthe rollbarisfoldeddown.

•Beawarethatthereisnorolloverprotectionwhen

afoldedrollbarisinthedownposition.

•Checktheareathatyouwillbemowingandnever

folddownafoldingrollbarinareaswherethere areslopes,drop-offs,orwater.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Y ouareresponsibleforsafeslope operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope requiresextracaution.

•Evaluatethesiteconditionstodetermineifthe

slopeissafeformachineoperation,including

surveyingthesite.Alwaysusecommonsense andgoodjudgmentwhenperformingthissurvey .

•Reviewtheslopeinstructions,listedbelow,for

operatingthemachineonslopes.Beforeyou operatethemachine,reviewthesiteconditionsto determinewhetheryoucanoperatethemachine intheconditionsonthatdayandatthatsite. Changesintheterraincanresultinachangein slopeoperationforthemachine.

–Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachine

onslopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesin speedordirection.Maketurnsslowlyand gradually.

–Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisin question.

–Removeormarkobstructionssuchasditches,

holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden hazards.T allgrasscanhideobstructions. Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.

–Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet

grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycause themachinetolosetraction.

ReleasingthePlatform

1.Movethelockinglatchhandletowardsthefront ofthemoweruntilthelatchhooksclearthe lockingbar.

2.Raisetheplatform.Thegasspringwillprovide assistance.

SecuringthePlatform

1.Lowertheplatformcarefully .

Note:Thegasspringwillprovideassistance.

2.Movethelockinglatchhandletowardsthefront ofthemowerastheplatformnearsthefully loweredposition.

Note:Thiswillensurethatthelatchhooksclear

thelockingbar.

3.Fullylowertheplatformandmovethelocking handletowardstherearofthemoweruntilthe latchhooksfullyengagethelockingbar.

–Useextremecautionwhenoperating

themachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,waterhazards,orother hazards.Themachinecouldsuddenlyrollover ifawheelgoesovertheedgeortheedge cavesin.Establishasafetyareabetweenthe machineandanyhazard.

–Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.

Iftherearehazards,mowtheslopewitha pedestrian-controlledmachine.

–Ifpossible,keepthecuttingunitsloweredto

thegroundwhileoperatingonslopes.Raising thecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan causethemachinetobecomeunstable.

UsingtheOperatorPlatform LatchingMechanism

Donotoperatethemowerwithoutrstcheckingthat theoperatorplatformlatchingmechanismisfully engagedandingoodworkingorder.

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Figure27

Understandingthe OperatorPresence Controls

WARNING

Neveroperatethemowerwithoutrst checkingthattheoperatorplatformlatching mechanismisfullyengagedandingood workingorder.

Note:Theenginestopsiftheoperatorleavesthe

seatwithoutengagingtheparkingbrake.

EngineStartLockout:Theenginecanonlybe startedwhentheforward/reversetravelpedalisinthe Neutralposition,thecuttingunitdriveswitchisin theOffpositionandtheparkingbrakeisengaged. Whenthesecircumstancesaresatised,switchesare activatedpermittingtheenginetobestarted.

EngineRunInterlock:Oncetheengineisstarted theoperatormustbeseatedbeforetheparkingbrake isdisengagedfortheenginetocontinuetorun.

CuttingUnitDriveLockout:Thedrivetothecutting unitsisonlypossiblewhentheoperatorisseated.If theoperatorraisesofftheseatforaperiodofmore thanonesecond,aswitchisactivatedandthedrive tothecuttingunitsisautomaticallydisengaged.To engagethedrivetothecuttingunits,theoperator mustreturntotheseat,thenoperatethecuttingunit driveswitchtotheOffpositionbeforemovingitback totheOnposition.Iftheoperatorrisesofftheseat forabriefmomentduringnormalwork,drivetothe cuttingunitsisnotaffected.

Theenginecanonlybestartedwiththecuttingunit driveswitchintheOffposition.

WARNING

Donotoperatetheturfmoweriftheoperator presencecontrolsaremalfunctioninginany way.Alwaysreplacedamagedorwornparts andcheckthattheyfunctioncorrectlybefore operatingthemachine.

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.

•Donotoperatethemachineonuneven groundoronahillsidewiththerollbarin thedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances (i.e.,branches,doorways,electricalwires) beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo notcontactthem.

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwhenthe

rollbarisintheraisedandlockedposition.Do notusetheseatbeltwhentherollbarisinthe loweredposition.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andremovethekey.

2.Supporttheweightoftheupperframeoftheroll barwhileremovingthesnappinsandclevispins fromthepivotbrackets(Figure28).

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

FoldingtheRollBar

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keep therollbarintheraisedlockedpositionand usetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredwiththeseat latch.

Figure28

1.Upperframeinraised position

2.Clevispinsandsnappins4.Upperframeinlowered

3.Lowerholes

position

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3.Carefullylowertheframedownwarduntilitrests onthestops.

4.Inserttheclevispinsinthelowerholesand securethemwiththesnappinstosupportthe upperframeinitsloweredposition.

5.Toraisetheframe,followtheseinstructionsin reverseorder.

CheckingtheInterlock

4.Disengagetheparkingbrake.Theindicatorlight shouldgooutandtheengineshouldnotstart whentheignitionkeyisturned.

5.Engagetheparkingbrake,sitontheoperator seat,andstarttheengine.

6.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

7.Risefromtheoperatorseatandcheckthatthe engineshutsoff.

Switches

CheckingtheForward/Reverse TravelPedalAction

Withtheengineshutoff,operatetheforwardand reversetravelpedalsthroughthefullrangeof articulationandensurethatthemechanismreturns freelytotheneutralposition.

CheckingtheOperatorPresence SeatSwitch

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Sitontheoperatorseatandstarttheengine.

2.Lowerthecuttingunitstotheground.

3.Engagethatthecuttingunitdriveintheforward direction.

4.Risefromtheoperatorseatandcheckthatthe cuttingunitscometoastopafteraninitial0.5 to1seconddelay.

CheckingtheCuttingUnitDrive InterlockSwitch

1.Shutofftheengine.

2.Operatethecuttingunitdriveswitchtotheoff positionandturntheignitionkeytoposition I.Thecuttingunitdriveswitchindicatorlight shouldnotilluminate.

3.Operatetheswitchtotheforwardposition.The indicatorlightshouldilluminateandtheengine shouldnotstartwhentheignitionkeyisturned. Repeatforthereverseposition.

CheckingtheParkingBrake InterlockSwitch

1.Shutofftheengine.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.TurntheignitionkeytopositionI.Theparking brakeindicatorlightshouldilluminate.

CheckingtheTransmission NeutralInterlockSwitch

1.Shutofftheengine.

2.Removeyourfootfromtheforward/reverse travelpedals.

3.TurntheignitionkeytopositionIandthe transmissionneutralindicatorlightshould illuminate.

4.Applylightpressuretothetravelpedalsina forwardandreversedirectiontocheckthatthe indicatorlightturnsoff.

Note:Takeextremecaretoensurethatthearea

aroundthemachineisclearbeforecheckingthatthe enginewillnotstartunderthiscondition.

StartingtheEngine

Important:Youmustbleedthefuelsystembefore

startingtheengineifyouarestartingtheengine forthersttime,theenginehasstoppeddueto lackoffuel,oryouhaveperformedmaintenance onthefuelsystem;refertoBleedingtheFuel

System(page39).

Important:Thismachineisttedwithanengine

startlockout;refertoUnderstandingtheOperator

PresenceControls(page22).

1.Sitontheseat,keepyourfootoffthetraction pedalssothatitisinNEUTRAL,ensurethat thecuttingunitdriveswitchisoff,engagethe parkingbrake,andsetthethrottletothe70 percentfull-throttleposition.

2.TurnthekeytotheonpositionIandcheck thattheengineoilpressureandbatterycharge warninglightsilluminate.

3.Iftheengineiscold,turnthekeytothepreheat positionIIsothatthepre-heatindicatorlightis on(Figure22).Holditfor5secondstoheatthe glowplugs.

4.Afterpreheatingtheglowplugsoriftheengine isalreadywarm,turnthekeytothestartposition IIIandholdittheretocranktheengine.

Cranktheenginefornolongerthan15seconds. ReleasethekeybacktopositionIwhenthe enginestarts.

5.Runtheengineatlowidlespeeduntilitwarms up.

Important:Whentheengineisoperatingall

warninglightsshouldbeoff.Ifawarninglight illuminates,shutofftheengineimmediatelyand xtheissuebeforestartingtheengine.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

WARNING

Keephandsclearofmovingobjectsandhot enginepartswhiletheengineisrunning.

1.MoveallcontrolstoNEUTRAL,engagethe parkingbrake,movethethrottletothelowidle positionandallowtheenginetoreachlowidle speed.

minimumpowerconsumption,andagoodqualityof cut.

Theailheadisanecutailandshouldonlybe usedformaintaininggrass.Itsrecommendedthata maximumof1/3ofthetotalgrasslengthisremoved whencut.

Thescraperwiresarettedtoremovedebrisfrom theroller,indryconditionsthesemaynotberequired anditsrecommendedtheyareremoved.Indamp wetconditionsensurethatscraperwiresdonotget pluggedwithdebris.

Thecuttingunitoatsandcanpivotlaterallytofollow groundcontours.

Thecuttingunitsaredesignedtobeoperatedat fullenginerpm.Forwardspeedshouldbeadjusted dependingongrassconditionsandtonotoverload thepowerunitsortheheads.Thelowertheforward speedthehigherthequalityofcutandaftercut appearance.

Important:Allowtheenginetoidlefor5

minutesbeforeshuttingitoffafterafull loadoperation.Failuretodosomayleadto troubleonaturbo-chargedengine.

2.Lettheengineidlefor5minutes.

3.Turnthekeytoposition0.

Iftheenginefailstoshutoffwhenthekeyis turnedto0,operatetheengineshutoffleverin theforwarddirection(Figure29).

Figure29

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Note:Theheightofcutisgaugedbytherearroller.

Bladewear,worncuttingunitpivots,bent/damaged cuttingunitpins,andbent/damagedarmscanaffect theheight-of-cutsetting.

1.Turntheadjusting-nutassemblyonbothends clockwisetodecreasetheheightofcutor counter-clockwisetoincreasetheheightofcut (Figure30).

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1.Heightofcut

Figure30

2.Adjusting-nutassembly

FlailCuttingUnitGeneral Information

Itisimportanttokeeptheailbladessharpandin goodconditiontoensuregoodcuttingperformance,

Important:Donotattempttounlockthenut

assemblies.

2.Ensurethatallcuttingunitsaresetatthesame heightofcutbyreferringtotheindicatorrings (Figure31).

1.Indicatorrings

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Figure31

Note:RefertoFigure32fortheheight-of-cut

settings.

Figure32

1.75mm(3.0inches)4.40mm(1.5inches)

2.65mm(2.5inches)5.25mm(1.0inches)

3.50mm(2.0inches)6.20mm(0.75inches)

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Figure33

1.Lift-controlswitches

2.Toraisethecuttingunits,operatethelift-control switchesinanupwarddirectionandholdin position3.Ifthecutting-unit-driveswitchisin theONpositiontheailrotordrivedisengages.

3.Releasethelift-controlswitcheswhenthecutting unitsareattherequiredheight.

Note:Thecontrolswitchesautomatically

returntoposition2(NEUTRAL)andthearmsare hydraulicallylockedintoposition.

Toraisethecuttingunitstothelimitedlift position:momentarilyoperatetheswitchesinan

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upwarddirection.

Theailrotordrivedisengagesimmediatelyandthe cuttingunitsstopraising,approximately150mm(6 inches)abovegroundlevel.

Thisoperateswiththecuttingunitsloweredand rotating.

ControllingthePositionof theIndividualCuttingUnits

Thecuttingunitsmayberaisedorlowered independentlyusingthebankof3lift-controlswitches.

1.Tolowerthecuttingunits,operatethelift-control switchesinadownwarddirectionandrelease.

Note:Thecutting-unit-driveswitchmustbeon

todothis,theailrotordriveengageswhen thecuttingunitsareapproximately150mm(6 inches)abovegroundlevel.Thecuttingunits arenowin‘oat’modeandfollowtheground contours.

Autolimitedliftinreversecausesthecuttingunits toriseautomaticallytothelimitedliftpositionwhen reversing.Theyreturntotheoatingpositionwhen returningtoforwardtravel.Theailrotorscontinueto rotateduringthisoperation.

UsingtheCuttingUnit Auto-LimitedLiftinReverse

Toactivate,presstheauto-limited-liftswitchtotheON position(Figure34).

Todeactivate,presstheauto-limited-liftswitchtothe OFFposition(Figure34).

Manuallimitedliftusingthe3lift-controlswitchesis alwaysavailableregardlessofthepositionoftheauto switch.

thelift-controlswitch(s)inadownwarddirection. Themachinedriveswhenthecuttingunitsare approximately150mm(6inches)abovegroundlevel.

Using Weight-Transfer/Traction Assistance

Avariablehydraulicweighttransfersystemisprovided forimprovingtiregripwiththegrasssurface—traction assistance.

Hydraulicpressureinthecuttingunitsliftsystem providesaliftingforcewhichreducestheweightofthe cuttingunitsonthegroundandtransferstheweight asadownwardforceontothetiresofthemachine. Thisactionisknownasweighttransfer.

Toengageweighttransfer:Theamountofweight transfercanbevariedtosuitoperatingconditionsby rotatingtheweight-transferhandwheel(Figure36) asfollows:

Figure34

EngagingtheCuttingUnit Drive

Figure35

1.On2.Off

1.Releasethevalvelocknut1/2turn counterclockwiseandhold(Figure36).

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2.Rotatethevalvehandwheel(Figure36) counterclockwisetoreduceweighttransferor clockwisetoincreaseweighttransfer.

3.Tightenthenut.

Note:Therecommendedsettingistoincrease

weighttransferuntilheadsstarttolift,thenbackoff 1/2turn,andlock.

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Thecuttingunitdrivecanbeengagedonlywhenthe operatorisseatedcorrectly,refertoCheckingthe

Operator-Presence-SeatSwitch(page46).

Cuttingunitdriveengagement:Pressthetopofthe cutting-unit-driveswitchtotheonposition(Figure35).

Allcuttingunitdrivesdisengagement:Setthe switchtotheoffposition(Figure35).

Tolowerthecuttingunits:Thecuttingunitdrive switchmustbesettotheonposition.Operate

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Figure36

1.Lockwheel

2.Weight-transferhand wheel

OperatingTips

drivingbetweenobjectssothatyoudonotaccidentally damagethemachineorthecuttingunits.

BecomingFamiliarwiththe Machine

Beforemowinggrass,practiceoperatingthemachine inanopenarea.Startandshutofftheengine. Operateinforwardandreverse.Lowerandraise thecuttingunitsandengageanddisengagethe cuttingunits.Whenyoufeelfamiliarwiththemachine, practiceoperatingupanddownslopesatdifferent speeds.

UnderstandingtheWarning System

Ifawarninglightcomesonduringoperation,stopthe machineimmediatelyandcorrecttheproblembefore continuingoperation.Seriousdamagecouldoccurif youoperatethemachinewithamalfunction.

MowingGrass

Therotationalspeedoftheailrotorsshouldalways bekeptashighaspossibleinordertomaintainthe highestqualityofcut.Thisinturnrequiresthatthe enginespeedbekeptashighaspossible.

Cuttingperformanceisbestwhencuttingagainstthe lieofthegrass.Inordertotakeadvantageofthisfact, theoperatorshouldattempttoalternatethedirection ofmowingbetweencuts.

Takecarenottoleaveuncutstripsofgrassatthe overlappointsbetweenadjacentcuttingunitsby avoidingtightturns.

WARNING

Takecarewhentravellingoverobstacles suchasroadsidecurbsassuchobstacles mayallowthemachinetorolloverwhichmay causesevereinjury.

Alwaystravelatslowspeedoverobstacles topreventdamagetothetires,wheels,and steeringsystem.Ensurethatthetiresare inatedtotherecommendedpressures.

OperatingtheMachineonSlopes

Useextracarewhenoperatingthemachineonslopes. Driveslowlyandavoidsharpturnsonslopesto preventrollovers.Lowerthecuttingunitsforsteering controlwhengoingdownhill.

UsingtheRearRollerScrapers

Itisgenerallywisetoremoverearrollerscrapers whereconditionsallow,asoptimumgrassdischarge isachievedwithoutthem.Installthescraperswhen conditionsaresuchthatmudandgrassstartto buildupontherollers.Wheninstallingthescraper wires,ensurethattheyarecorrectlytensioned.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

MaximizingtheQualityofCut

Thequalityofcutdeterioratesiftheforwardspeed isexcessive.Alwaysbalancethequalityofcutwith theworkraterequiredandsettheforwardspeed accordingly.

MaximizingEngineEfciency

Donotlettheenginelabor.Ifyounoticethatthe enginestartstolabor,reducetheforwardspeedor increasetheheightofcut.Checktomakesurethat theailbladesaresharp.

DrivingtheMachineinTransport Mode

Alwaysdisengagethecuttingunitdrivewhen travellingacrossun-grassedareas.Becarefulwhen

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

drives,mufers,coolingscreens,andengine compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringorhaulingthe

machine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever

youarehaulingornotusingthemachine.

•Maintainandcleantheseatbelt(s)asnecessary.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

IdentifyingtheTie-Down Points

Figure37

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Figure38

1.Frontleftliftingpoint3.Rearliftingpoint

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2.Frontrightliftingpoint

1.Fronttie-downpoint2.Reartie-downpoint

HaulingtheMachine

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineonto

atrailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurely.

LocatingtheJackingPoints

Note:Usejackstandstosupportthemachinewhen

required.

WARNING

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto supportthemachineandcauseseriousinjury.

Usejackstandswhensupportingthe machine.

TowingtheMachine

Ensurethatthetowingvehiclespecicationissuited tobrakingthecombinedvehicleweightandableto remainincompletecontrolatalltimes.Ensurethat theparkingbrakeofthetowingvehicleisengaged. Chockthefrontwheelsofthemachinetopreventthe machinefromrollingaway.

Important:Donottowthemachinefasterthan

3to5km/h(2to3mph),otherwiseinternal transmissiondamagemayoccur.

Decommissionthefrontwheelmotordiscbrakes asfollows:

1.Connectarigidtowbarbetweenthetowingeye

onthefrontofthemowerandasuitabletowing vehicle.

2.Identifytherightfrontwheelmotordiscbrake assemblyandremovethehexplug(Figure39).

•Front—underthefrontarmmount

•Rear—axletubeontherearaxle

Figure39

1.Hexplug

3.LocatetheM12x40mmsetscrewandwasher storedunderneaththeoperatorplatform,onein eachoftheplatformsupportrails.

4.InstallaM12x40mmlongsetscrewwithwasher intotheholeinthecenterofthemotorendplate (Figure40).

heavyasthereisnohydraulicassistancewhen theengineisshutoff.

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Figure41

Figure40

1.Hexplug

2.WasherM12

3.SetscrewM12x40

5.Tightenthesetscrewintothethreadedhole inthebrakepistonuntilthebrakeisreleased (Figure40).

6.Identifytheleftfrontwheelmotordiscbrake assemblyandrepeatthepreviousprocedure (Figure40).

7.Decommissionthehydraulicservicebraking systembyturningthebypassvalve,located underthetransmissionpump,counterclockwise, amaximumof3turns(Figure41).

1.Transmissionbypassvalves

8.Themowerisnowinafreewheelconditionand canbetowedforashortdistanceatslowspeed.

Note:Removethewheelchocksbeforetowing.

9.Aftertowingthemower:T oreturnthemower toitsnormalworkingconditionthefollowing proceduremustbedone:

A.Chockthefrontwheels.

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B.Closethebypassvalveonthetransmission

pumpbyturningitclockwise.

10.Commissionthefrontwheelmotordisc

brakesasfollows:

Note:EnsurethattheM12x40mm

setscrewsandwashersareremovedandstored underneaththeoperatorplatform.

A.Identifytherightfrontwheelmotordisc

brakeassembly.

B.Rotatethesetscrewcounterclockwiseand

removetogetherwiththewasher.

C.Assemblethehexplugintothemotorend

plate(Figure42).

Thesteeringmustbeoperatedmanuallywhen themowerisbeingtowed.Thesteeringwillfeel

Figure42

1.Frontwheelmoto3.WasherM12

2.Hexplug

4.SetscrewM12x40mm

D.Identifytheleftfrontwheelmotordisc

brakeassemblyandrepeattheprevious procedure.

E.Removethewheelchocks.

F.Disconnectthetowbar.

Note:Themowerbrakingsystemwillnow

operateinthenormalway.

WARNING

Beforeusingthemower,ensurethatthe brakingsystemoperatescorrectly.Carryout initialcheckswiththemoweratslowspeed. Donotoperatethemowerwithadamaged brakingsystem.Donotoperatethemower withthebrakesdecommissioned.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethecuttingunit(s)andlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .

–Waitforallmovementtostop.

•Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Ifpossible,donotperformmaintenancewhilethe

engineisrunning.Keepawayfrommovingparts.

•Supportthemachinewithjackstandswhenever

youworkunderthemachine.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Keepallpartsofthemachineingoodworking

conditionandallhardwaretightened.

•Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Toensuresafe,optimalperformanceofthe

machine,useonlygenuineT ororeplacement parts.Replacementpartsmadebyother manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse couldvoidtheproductwarranty .

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checktheconditionandtensionofthealternatorbelt.

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Changethetransmission-oillter.

•Changethehydraulic-returnlter.

•Checktheenginespeed(idleandfullthrottle).

•Checkthehorn.

•Inspecttheseatbelt(s)forwear,cuts,andotherdamage.Replacetheseatbelt(s)if anycomponentdoesnotoperateproperly.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Greasethebearings,bushings,andpivots(greasethemimmediatelyafterevery washingregardlessoftheintervallisted).

•Checktheair-cleaner-blockageindicator(servicetheaircleanerearlierifthe air-cleanerindicatorshowsred;serviceitmorefrequentlyinextremelydirtyor dustyconditions).

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Drainwaterorothercontaminantsfromthewaterseparator.

•Checkthetorquethewheel-lugnuts.

•Removedebrisfromthescreen,oilcoolers,andradiator(morefrequentlyindirty operatingconditions).

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checkthehydrauliclinesandhoses.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Checktheheight-of-cutsetting.

•Inspecttheailrotorsandbladesfordamage,cracks,andloosefasteners.Replace anydamagedorcrackedparts.

•Checktherearguard.

•Checkthefrontrubberguard.

•Checkthecuttingunitpivot.

•Checkforanyunusualvibrationoftherotor.

•Checkthefastenersofthemachine.

•Checkthecuttingunits.

•Checktheforward/reversetravelpedalaction.

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every150hours

Every250hours

Every400hours

•Greasethebearings,bushings,andpivots(greasethemimmediatelyafterevery washingregardlessoftheintervallisted).

•Checkthebladebolts.

•Inspectthebladesfordamageandexcessivewear.

•Makesurethateachbladeboltistorquedto45N∙m(33.2ft-lb).

•Checkthecuttingunitpivot.

•Checkforexcessiveplayintherotorbearings.

•Checktherear-rolleradjustment.

•Checktherear-rollerscraperwiretension.

•Inspectthecoolingsystemhoses.

•Checktheconditionandtensionofthealternatorbelt.

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Checktheconditionofthebattery.

•Checktheconditionofandcleanthebattery.

•Checkthebatterycableconnections.

•Checkthetransmission-controlcable.

•Checkthefuellinesandconnections.

•Checktheenginespeed(idleandfullthrottle).

MaintenanceService

Every500hours

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checktheengineoverheatwarningsystem.

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(morefrequentlyinextremedustyordirtyconditions).

•Replacethefuel-ltercanister.

•Checktheelectricalsystem.

•Changethetransmission-oillter.

•Changethehydraulic-returnlter.

•Checktherear-wheelalignment.

•Servicethehydraulicsystem.

•Checkthehydraulic-uid-overheatwarningsystem.

Every800hours

Beforestorage

Every2years

•Drainandcleanthefueltank.

•Adjusttheenginevalves(refertotheengineoperator’smanual).

•Drainandcleanthefueltank.

Yearly

•Replacetheblades.

•Flushandreplacethecoolingsystemuid.

•Replaceallmovinghoses.

•Replacethetransmissioncable.

DailyMaintenanceChecklist

Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.

Fortheweekof:

MaintenanceCheckItem

Checkthesafetyinterlockoperation.

Checkthebrakeoperation.

Checktheengineoilandfuellevel.

Checktheairlterrestrictionindicator.

Checktheradiatorandscreenfordebris.

Checkunusualenginenoises.

Checkunusualoperatingnoises.

Checkthehydraulicsystemoillevel.

Checkhydraulichosesfordamage.

Checkforuidleaks.

Checkthetyrepressure.

Checktheinstrumentoperation.

Checktherotorandblades.

Checktheheight-of-cutadjustment.

Checkallgreasettingsforlubrication.

Touch-updamagedpaint.

Washthemachine.

1.Checktheglowplugandinjectornozzlesifhardstarting,excesssmoke,orroughrunningisnoted.

Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.

Sat.Sun.

2.Immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted

NotationforAreasofConcern

Inspectionperformedby:

ItemDate

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Note:Downloadafreecopyoftheelectricalorhydraulicschematicbyvisitingwww.Toro.comandsearching

foryourmachinefromtheManualslinkonthehomepage.

Information

Lubrication

bearingsandbushingsimmediatelyafterevery washing,regardlessoftheintervallisted.

GreasingtheBearings, Bushings,andPivots

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Lubricateallgreasettingsforthebearingsand bushingswithNo.2lithiumgrease.Lubricatethe

Replaceanydamagedgreasettings.

Important:Use1pumpofgreaseonthe

height-of-cutadjustersand3pumpsofgreaseon allothergreasettings.

Thegreasettinglocationsandquantitiesareas follows:

Figure43

1.–Greaseevery50hours2.–Greasedaily

EngineMaintenance

CheckingtheEngine OverheatWarningSystem

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

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Figure45

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Figure44

1.Temperatureswitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheignitiononpositionI.

2.Disconnectthered/bluewireterminalfromthe engine-temperatureswitch.

3.Touchthemetalterminalofthiswireontoa suitableearthpoint,ensuringthatthemetal surfacesmakegoodcontact.

Thehornsoundsandthe engine-coolant-temperature-warninglightilluminates toconrmcorrectoperation.Ifthesystemis malfunctioning,makerepairsbeforeoperatingthe mower.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every500hours

ServicingthePrimaryAirFilter

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2.Beforeremovingthelter,uselowpressure air(40psi,cleananddry)tohelpremove largeaccumulationsofdebrispackedbetween outsideofthelterandthecanister.Avoid

usinghigh-pressureairwhichcouldforce dirtthroughthelterintotheintaketract.

Note:Thiscleaningprocesspreventsdebris

frommigratingintotheintakewhenthelteris removed.

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Figure46

1.Rubberoutletvalve

2.Removablecover

3.Airlter

Checktheair-cleanerbodyfordamagewhichcould causeanairleak.Replaceifdamaged.Checkthe wholeintakesystemforleaks,damageorloosehose clamps.

Servicetheprimaryair-cleanerlteronlywhenthe serviceindicator(Figure45)requiresit.Changing theairlterbeforeitisnecessaryonlyincreasesthe chanceofdirtenteringtheenginewhenthelteris removed.

Important:Besurethatthecoverisseated

correctlyandsealswiththeair-cleanerbody.

1.Checkthelter-blockageindicator.Ifthe indicatorisred,theairlterneedstobecleaned orreplaced(Figure45).

3.Removethecoverfromtheair-cleanerbody .

4.Removeandreplacethelter(Figure46).

Cleaningoftheusedelementisnot recommendedduetothepossibilityofdamage totheltermedia.

5.Inspectthenewlterforshippingdamage, checkingthesealingendofthelterandthe body.Donotuseadamagedelement.

6.Insertthenewlterbyapplyingpressuretothe outerrimoftheelementtoseatitinthecanister.

Donotapplypressuretotheexiblecenter ofthelter.

7.Cleanthedirtejectionportlocatedinthe removablecover.Removetherubberoutlet valvefromthecover,cleanthecavityand replacetheoutletvalve.

8.Installthecoverorientingtherubberoutletvalve inadownwardposition—betweenapproximately 5o’clockto7o’clockwhenviewedfromtheend.

9.Checktheconditionoftheair-cleanerhoses.

10.Securethecover.

ServicingtheSafetyFilter

Theairlterhasasecondary ,safetylterelement insidetheprimaryairltertopreventdislodged dustandotheritemsfromenteringtheenginewhile changingthemainelement.

Replacethesafetylter,nevercleanit.

Important:Neverattempttocleanthesafety

lter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimary lterisdamaged.Replacebothlters.

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase; however,theoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeand aftertheengineisrststarted.

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Figure47

1.Dipstick

4.Removedipstickandcheckoillevelondipstick.

Note:TheoillevelshouldbeuptotheFULL

mark.

5.IftheoillevelisbelowtheFULLmark,remove thellcap(Figure48)andaddoiluntillevel reachestheFULLmarkondipstick.

Important:Donotoverll.

Crankcasecapacity:approximately6.7L(7.1US qt)withthelter

Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing specications:

•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4or

higher

•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above0°F)

•Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(all

temperatures)

ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyour distributorineither15W-40or10W-30viscosity.

Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhen

theengineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedforthe day.Ifithasalreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrain backdowntothesumpforatleast10minutesbefore checking.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andremovethekey.

2.Openthehood.

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Figure48

1.Oil-llcap

6.Installtheoil-llcapandclosethehood.

ServicingtheEngineOil

3.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andinstallit (Figure47).

andFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every150hours

1.Removethedrainplug(Figure49)andletthe oilowintoadrainpan.

Figure49

1.Oil-drainplug

2.Whentheoilstops,installthedrainplug.

3.Removetheoillter(Figure50).

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FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

Undercertainconditions,fuelandfuelvapors arehighlyammableandexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcancausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineisoffandiscold.Wipeup anyfuelthatspills.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add fueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis25mm (1inch)belowthetopofthetank,notthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetank allowsthefueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwherefuel fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinaclean,safety-approved containerandkeepthecapinplace.

Figure50

1.Oillter

4.Applyalightcoatofcleanoiltothenewlter seal.

5.Installthereplacementoilltertothelter adapter.Turntheoillterclockwiseuntilthe rubbergasketcontactsthelteradapter,then tightenthelteranadditional1/2turn.

Important:Donotovertightenthelter.

6.Addoiltothecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page38).

DrainingtheFuelTank

ServiceInterval:Every800hours

Beforestorage

Drainandcleanthefueltankifthefuelsystem becomescontaminatedorifthemachineistobe storedforanextendedperiod.Usecleanfueltoush outthetank.

CheckingtheFuelLines

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andConnections

ServiceInterval:Every400hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

Checkthefuellinesandconnections.Inspectthem fordeterioration,damage,orlooseconnections.

BleedingtheFuelSystem

Youmustbleedthefuelsystembeforestartingthe engineifanyofthefollowingsituationshaveoccurred:

•Initialstart-upofanewmachine.

•Enginehasceasedrunningduetolackoffuel.

•Maintenancehasbeenperformeduponfuel

systemcomponents;i.e.,lterreplaced,separator serviced,etc.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandensure thatthefueltankisatleasthalffull.

2.Openthehood.

3.TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheON positionandcranktheengine.

Note:Themechanicalpumpsucksfueloutof

thetank,llthefuellterandfuelhoseandforce theairintotheengine.Thiscouldtakesome timetofullypurgealltheairoutofthesystem andtheenginemightreerraticallyuntilallair ispurgedout.Whenallairispurgedandthe engineisrunningsmoothly,itshouldberunfor afewminutestoensurethatitisfullypurged.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Beforeeachuseordaily—Drainwaterorother contaminantsfromthewaterseparator.

Important:Replacethefuel-ltercanister

periodicallytopreventwearofthe fuel-injection-pumpplungerortheinjection nozzle,duetodirtinthefuel.

1.Placeacleancontainerunderthefuel-lter canister(Figure51).

Note:Thefuel-ltercanisterislocatednearthe

batteryundertheenginecover.

2.Loosenthedrainplugonthebottomofthelter canister.

3.Cleantheareawheretheltercanistermounts.

Figure51

1.Fuel-ltercanister

4.Removetheltercanisterandcleanthe mountingsurface.

5.Lubricatethegasketontheltercanisterwith cleanoil.

6.Installthenewltercanisterbyhanduntilthe gasketcontactsmountingsurfaceandthen rotateitanadditional1/2turn.

7.Tightenthedrainplugonthebottomofthelter canister.

8.Bleedthefuelsystem;refertoBleedingtheFuel

System(page39).

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ElectricalSystem

ServicingtheBattery

Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated tools.

CheckingtheElectrical System

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Inspectallelectricalconnectionsandcablesand replaceanywhicharedamagedorcorroded.Spraya good-qualitywaterinhibitorontoexposedconnections topreventmoistureingress.

CheckingtheBattery Condition

ServiceInterval:Every250hours

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid whichisadeadlypoisonandcausessevere burns.

•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact withskin,eyes,orclothing.Weareye protectiontoshieldyoureyesandrubber glovestoprotectyourhands.

•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways availableforushingtheskin.

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfromit.

Checkthebatterycondition.Keeptheterminalsand theentirebatterycasecleanbecauseadirtybattery dischargesslowly.T ocleanthebattery,washthe entirecasewithasolutionofbakingsodaandwater. Rinseitwithclearwater.

ServiceInterval:Every250hours

Note:Whenremovingthebattery,alwaysdisconnect

thenegative(-)cablerst.

Note:Wheninstallingthebattery,alwaysconnect

thenegative(-)cablelast.

Raisetheenginecover.Removeanycorrosionfrom thebatteryterminalsusingawirebrushandapply petroleumjellytotheterminalstopreventfurther corrosion.Cleanthebatterycompartment.

Undernormaloperatingconditionsthebatterydoes notrequireanyfurtherattention.Ifthemachinehas beensubjecttocontinuoususeunderhighambient temperatureconditions,thebatteryelectrolytemay requiretoppingup.

Removethecellcoversandtopupwithdistilledwater toaheight15mmbelowthetopofthebattery.Install thecellcovers.

Note:Checktheconditionofthebatterycables.

Installnewcableswhencurrentonesareshowing signsofwearordamageandtightenanyloose connectionsasnecessary.

DriveSystem

ChangingtheTransmission

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

Checktheairpressureinthefrontandreartires. Refertothechartbelowforthecorrectpressure.

Important:Maintaincorrecttirepressureinall

tirestoensurecorrectcontactwiththeturf.

Recommendedtirepressureis1bar(14.5psi) forgeneralallarounduse.Tirepressurescanbe adjustedaccordingtothefollowingtabledepending onoperatingconditions.

RecommendedTirePressures TiresTireType

Turf

Conditions

FrontAxle26x

12.0-12 BKTturf pattern

RearAxle20x10.0-

8BKTturf pattern

0.7bar(10 psi)

CheckingtheTorqueofthe Wheel-LugNuts

Conditions

1.4bar(20

Road

1.7bar(25

psi)

1.7bar(25

psi)

OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every500hours

Maximum

Pressure

psi)

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Figure52

RightSideofMachine

1.Transmission-oillter

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Torquethewheel-lugnutsto200N∙m(148ft-lb)for thefrontaxle,and54N∙m(40ft-lb)fortherearaxle.

WARNING

Failuretomaintainpropertorqueofthewheel nutscouldresultinpersonalinjury.

Ensurethatthewheelnutsaretorqued properly.

1.Unscrewandremovethebottomofthe transmission-oil-lterhousing.

2.Withdrawthelterelementanddiscardit.

3.Installanewlterelement.

4.Installthehousing.

Changingthe Hydraulic-ReturnFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every500hours

1.Removethereturnlter.

2.Wipeoilontothenewreturnltergasket.

3.Installthenewreturnltertothemachine.

LeftSideofMachine

Figure53

assembly.(Leftlocknuthasaleftthread).Rotatethe trackrodtoachievethecorrectdistanceasdescribed aboveandtightenthelocknutssecurely .

Inspectingthe TransmissionControl CableandOperating Mechanism

ServiceInterval:Every250hours

Checktheconditionandsecurityofthecableand operatingmechanismatthespeed-controlpedalsand transmissionpumpends.

•Removebuildupofdirt,gritandotherdeposits.

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•Ensurethattheballjointsaresecurelyanchored

andcheckthatthemountingbracketsandcable anchorsaretightandfreefromcracks.

1.Hydraulic-uid-returnlter

CheckingtheRear-Wheel Alignment

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Topreventexcessivetirewearandensuresafe machineoperation,therearwheelsmustbecorrectly alignedto3to8mm(0.12to0.31inch).

Settherearwheelsinthestraightaheadposition. Measureandcomparethedistancebetweenthefront sidewallsandtherearsidewallsatthewheelcenter height.Thedistancebetweenthefrontsidewallsmust beset3to8mm(0.12to0.31inch)lessthanthe distancebetweentherearsidewalls.

•Inspectendttingsforwear,corrosion,broken

springs,andreplaceifnecessary .

•Ensurethattherubbersealsarecorrectlylocated

andareingoodcondition.

•Ensurethatthearticulatingsleevessupporting

theinnercableareingoodconditionandrmly attachedtotheoutercableassemblyatthe crimpedconnections.Ifthereareanysigns ofcrackingordetachmentinstallanewcable immediately.

•Checkthatsleeves,rods,andinnercablearefree

frombends,kinks,orotherdamage.Iftheyare not,installanewcableimmediately.

•Withtheengineshutoff,operatethepedal

controlsthroughtheentirerangeandensurethat themechanismmovessmoothlyandfreelytothe neutralpositionwithoutstickingorhangingup.

Figure54

1.Wheelcenterheight

2.Tire4.Track-rodassembly

Toadjustthealignmentoftherearwheels,rst backofftheleftandrightlocknutsonthetrackrod

3.Directionofforwardtravel

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Figure55

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1.Outercover3.Sleeve

2.Rubberseal4.Rodend

CoolingSystem Maintenance

CoolingSystemSafety

•Swallowingenginecoolantcancausepoisoning;

keepoutofreachfromchildrenandpets.

•Dischargeofhot,pressurizedcoolantortouching

ahotradiatorandsurroundingpartscancause severeburns.

–Alwaysallowtheenginetocoolatleast15

minutesbeforeremovingtheradiatorcap.

–Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,and

openthecapslowlytoallowsteamtoescape.

RemovingDebrisfromthe CoolingSystem

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Figure56

1.Rearscreenlatch2.Rearscreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every100hours

Every2years

Note:Topreventtheenginefromoverheating,the

radiatorandoilcoolermustbekeptclean.Normally , checkdailyand,ifnecessary,cleananydebrisoff theseparts.However,itisnecessarytocheckand cleanmorefrequentlyinextremelydustyanddirty conditions.

1.Turntheengineoffandremovethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch.

2.Thoroughlycleanalldebrisoutoftheengine area.

3.Unlatchtheclampandpivotopentherear screen(Figure56).

4.Cleanthescreenthoroughlywithcompressed air.

5.Pivotthelatchesinwardtoreleasetheoilcooler (Figure57).

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Figure57

1.Oilcooler2.Oilcoolerlatches

6.Thoroughlycleanbothsidesoftheoilcoolerand theradiator(Figure58)withcompressedair.

Figure58

1.Radiator

7.Pivottheoilcoolerbackintopositionandsecure thelatches.

BeltMaintenance

TensioningtheAlternator Belt

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours

1.Openthehood.

2.Checkthetensionofthealternatorbeltby pressingit(Figure59)midwaybetweenthe alternatorandthecrankshaftpulleyswith10kg (22lb)offorce.

Note:Thebeltshoulddeect11mm(7/16

inch).Ifthedeectionisincorrect,proceedto

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step3.Ifcorrect,continueoperation.

8.Closethescreenandsecurethelatch.

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Figure59

1.Brace3.Pivotbolt

2.Alternatorbelt

3.Loosentheboltsecuringthebracetotheengine (Figure59),theboltsecuringthealternatorto thebraceandthepivotbolt.

4.Insertaprybarbetweenthealternatorandthe engineandpryoutonthealternator.

5.Whenyouachievethepropertension,tighten thealternator,brace,andpivotboltstosecure theadjustment.

ControlsSystem

Checkingthe

Maintenance

Checkingthe Forward/ReverseTravel PedalAction

Withtheengineshutoff,operatetheforwardand reversetravelpedalsthroughthefullrangeof articulationandensurethatthemechanismreturns freelytotheNEUTRALposition.

Checkingthe Operator-Presence-Seat Switch

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Sitontheoperatorseatandstarttheengine.

2.Lowerthecuttingunitstotheground.

3.Engagethecutterdrive.

4.Risefromtheoperatorseatandcheckthatthe ailrotorscometoastopafteraninitial0.5to1 seconddelay.

Checkingthe

Parking-Brake-Interlock Switch

1.Shutofftheengine.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.TurntheignitionkeytopositionI.Theparking

brakeindicatorlightshouldilluminate.

4.Disengagetheparkingbrake.Theindicatorlight shouldgooutandtheengineshouldnotstart whentheignitionkeyisturned.

5.Settheparkingbrake,sitontheoperatorseat, andstarttheengine.

6.Releasetheparkingbrake.

7.Risefromtheoperatorseatandcheckthatthe engineshutsoff.

Checkingthe Transmission-Neutral-Interlock Switch

1.Shutofftheengine.

2.Removeyourfootfromtheforward/reverse travelpedals.

3.TurntheignitionkeytopositionIandthe transmissionneutralindicatorlightshould illuminate.

Cutter-Drive-Interlock Switch

1.Shutofftheengine.

2.Turnthecutter-driveswitchtotheOFFposition

andturntheignitionkeytopositionI.Thecutting unitsdriveswitchindicatorlightshouldnot illuminate.

3.Turntheswitchtotheonposition.Theindicator lightshouldilluminateandtheengineshouldnot startwhentheignitionkeyisturned.

4.Applylightpressuretothetravelpedalsina forwardandreversedirectiontocheckthatthe indicatorlightturnsoff.

Note:Takeextremecaretoensurethatthearea

aroundthemowerisclearbeforecheckingtoseeif theenginestartsunderthiscondition.

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

CheckingtheHydraulic LinesandHoses

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Checkthehydrauliclinesandhosesforleaks,kinked lines,loosemountingsupports,wear,loosettings, weatherdeterioration,andchemicaldeterioration. Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeoperating.

onlyproductsfromreputablemanufacturerswho standbehindtheirrecommendation.

HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPointAntiwearHydraulic Fluid,ISOVG46Multigrade

MaterialProperties:

Viscosity,ASTMD445cSt@40°C(104°F)

Viscosityindex,ASTM D2270

Pourpoint,ASTMD97-36.7°Cto-45°C(-34°Fto

FZG,failstage Watercontent(newuid)500ppm(maximum)

IndustrySpecications:

VickersI-286-S,VickersM-2950-S,DenisonHF-0, Vickers35VQ25(EatonATS373-C)

Theproperhydraulicuidsmustbespeciedfor mobilemachinery(asopposedtoindustrialplant usage),multiweight-type,withZnDTPorZDDP antiwearadditivepackage(notanashless-typeuid).

44to48 cSt@100°C(212°F)

7.9to9.1 140orhigher(high viscosityindexindicatesa multiweightuid)

-49°F) 11orbetter

Important:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmost

colorless,makingitdifculttospotleaks.A reddyeadditiveforthehydraulicsystemoilis availablein20ml(2/3oz)bottles.Onebottle issufcientfor15to22L(4to6USgallons)of hydraulicuid.Orderpart44-2500fromyour authorizedTorodistributor.

Synthetic,BiodegradableHydraulicFluid: Availablein19L(5USgallon)containersor208 L(55USgallon)drums—contactyourauthorized Torodistributorforpartnumbers.

CheckingtheHydraulic Fluid

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Thereservoirislledatthefactorywithapproximately 32L(8.5USgallons)ofhigh-qualityhydraulicuid. Thebesttimetocheckthehydraulicuidiswhen itiscold.

Therecommendedreplacementuidis:

ToroPremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid:

Availablein19L(5USgallon)containersor208L (55USgallon)drums—contactyourauthorizedToro distributorforpartnumbers.

Alternativeuids:IftheT orouidisnotavailable, otheruidsmaybeusedprovidedthattheymeet allofthefollowingmaterialpropertiesandindustry specications.Checkwithyouroilsuppliertoidentify asatisfactoryproduct.

Note:T orodoesnotassumeresponsibilityfor

damagecausedbyimpropersubstitutions,souse

Thishigh-quality,synthetic,biodegradableuidhas beentestedandfoundcompatibleforthisT oro model.Otherbrandsofsyntheticuidmayhave sealcompatibilityproblemsandTorocannotassume responsibilityforunauthorizedsubstitutions.

Note:Thissyntheticuidisnotcompatiblewiththe

ToroBiodegradableFluidpreviouslysold.Seeyour ToroDistributorformoreinformation.

Alternativeuids:

•MobilEALEnvirosynH46(US)

•MobilEALHydraulicOil46(international)

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andremovethekey.

2.Checkthesight-levelgaugeonthesideofthe tank.

Note:Thelevelneedstobeattheuppermark.

3.Ifadditionalhydraulicuidisneeded,cleanthe areaaroundthellerneckandthecapofthe hydraulictank(Figure60)andremovethecap.

Figure60

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1.Hydraulic-tankcap

2.Fluidtank

3.Sight-levelgauge

4.Removethecapandllthetanktotheupper markonthesight-levelgauge.

Important:Donotoverllthetank.

5.Installthecapontothetank.

ServicingtheHydraulic System

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Note:Keepwaterawayfromelectricalcomponents.

Useadryclothorbrushtocleansuchareas.

Thisprocedureisbestcarriedoutwhenthehydraulic uidiswarm(nothot).Lowerthecuttingunitstothe groundanddrainthehydraulicsystem.

1.Removethehydraulictankdrainplugandletthe oilowintothedrainpain.

1.Oil-tankllercap

2.Suctionstrainer

Checkingthe Hydraulic-Fluid-Overheat WarningSystem

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

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Figure61

3.Fillerstrainer

2.Whentheoilstops,installthedrainplugwitha newseal.

3.Removetheoiltanksuctionangetogain accesstothesuctionstrainer.

4.Unscrewandremovethestrainerandcleanwith parafnorpetrolbeforeinstalling.

5.Installthereturnlineoillterelement.

6.Installthetransmissionoillterelement.

7.Fillthehydraulictankwithfresh,cleanhydraulic uidoftherecommendedgrade.

8.Runthemachineandoperateallhydraulic systemsuntilthehydraulicuidiswarm.

9.Checktheuidlevelandtopupasnecessaryto theuppermarkonthesight-levelgauge.

Figure62

1.Temperatureswitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheignitiononpositionI.

2.Disconnectthered/yellowwireterminalfromthe hydraulic-tank-temperatureswitch.

3.Touchthemetalterminalofthewireontoa suitableearthpoint,ensuringthatthemetal surfacesmakegoodcontact.

Thehornsoundsandthe hydraulic-uid-temperature-warninglightilluminates toconrmcorrectoperation.Ifnecessary,make repairsbeforeoperatingthemower.

2.Hydraulic-uidtank

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CuttingUnitMaintenance

BladeSafety

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthebladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthe

blades.Onlyreplaceorsharpentheblades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

ReplacingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Replacetheblades.

Tomaintainbalance,replacebladesonlyasan opposedpairorawholerotoratatime.Alsoreplace thebushing,thebolt,andthelocknutwhenyou replaceablade.Thereare2servicekitsavailablefor bladereplacement;refertothePartsCatalog.

1.Raisethecuttingunitsandsecurethemwiththe transportlatches.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, andremovethekey.

3.Ifyouarereplacingbladesonthecentercutting unit,removetheentirecuttingunitunlessan overheadliftisavailable.

4.Turntherotorslowlybyhandsothateachrow ofailsareinthedesiredpositionandyoucan easilyaccessthem.

5.Usetherotorlockingtool(providedinthe blade-sharpeningkit)tolocktherotor.

6.Removeanydebrisfromtheboltheadandthe nutandcleantheprotrudingthreadswithawire brush.

7.Markthepositionoftheboltheadsothatyou canreplacetheboltsfromthesameside.

8.Holdingthebladeinaragorpaddedglove, removethenut,bolt,bushing,andblade(Figure

63).

Note:Ifneeded,applypenetratingoiltothe

threadstomakethenuteasiertoremove.

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Figure63

1.Nut3.Bushing

2.Bolt4.Blade

9.Discardtheblade,bushing,nut,andbolt.

10.Installanewbladeandbushingwithanewnut andbladebolt(Figure63).

Note:Payattentiontothebolt-head-position

markingssothatyoureplacetheboltinthe samedirection.

11.T orquethefastenersto45N∙m(33ft-lb).

CheckingtheBladeBolts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Makesurethatallbladeboltsaretorquedto45N∙m (33ft-lb).

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Inspecttheblades

fordamageandexcessivewear.

Every50hours—Makesurethateachblade boltistorquedto45N∙m(33.2ft-lb).

Important:Bladesshouldalwaysbereplacedat

thesametimeastheoppositeblade/aspairsto maintainbalance.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Raiseandsupportthecuttingunitwiththe transportlatches.

3.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake, andremovethekey.

4.Inspecteachbladefordamagepayingparticular attentiontothefasteners,cuttingedge,and installationhole(Figure64).Replaceall damagedbladesandfasteners.

Note:Eachpairofoppositebladesshouldnot

haveaweightdifferenceofmorethan10grams.

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda pieceofthebladecouldbethrowntowardyou orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

CheckingtheRearGuard

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Inspecttherearguardforwearordamage(Figure

66).Replacetherearguardifitisdamagedtoprevent

objectsbeingthrownintotheoperator’sarea.

Figure64

1.Cuttingedge

5.Inspecteachbladeforexcessivewearusingthe wearline(Figure65).Whenabladeisworn downtothewearline,replacetheblade.

1.Wearline

6.Makesurethateachbladeboltistorquedto45 N∙m(33.2ft-lb).

7.Gripeachbladeandmakesurethatthereis notmorethanatotalof3mm(1/8inch)offree movementineitherdirectionfromtherotor.If thereismorethanatotalof3mm(1/8inch)of freemovement,replacetheblade.

8.Checkeachpairofoppositebladesforaweight differencebetweenthem.

2.Installationhole

Figure65

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Figure66

1.Rearguard

ClearingaBlockedRotor

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WARNING

Residualpressureinthehydraulicsystem couldcauseinjurythroughsuddenmovement oftheailrotor(s)whentheblockageis released.

•Neverattempttorotateorclearblockage fromtheailrotorsbyhand.

•Alwayswearprotectiveglovesandusea woodenpole.

•Ensurethatthewoodenpolewilltinthe ailrotorandislongenoughtoprovide sufcientleveragetoreleasetheblockage.

1.Setthecutting-unit-driveswitchtotheOFF position.

2.Parkthemachineonlevelground,releasethe forwardorreversetravelpedals,setthethrottle controltotheslowengine-speedposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.

CheckingtheRotor

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkfor

anyunusualvibrationoftherotor.

Every50hours—Checkforexcessiveplayin therotorbearings.

3.Lowerthecuttingunitstothegroundorsecurely locktheminthedesignatedtransportposition.

4.Shutofftheengine,removetheignitionkey,and waitfortheailrotorstostopmoving.

5.Useawoodenpoletoremovetheblockage.

Important:Theailrotormayrotatewhen

youreleasetheblockage.

Important:Supportthewoodenpoleinthe

cuttingunittoavoidusingexcessiveforce whenyouremovetheblockage.

6.Removethewoodenpolefromthecuttingunit beforeyoustarttheengine.

7.Repairoradjustthecuttingunitifnecessary.

CheckingtheRubberGuard

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Inspecttherubberguardforwearordamage(Figure

67).Replacetherubberguardifitisdamagedto

preventobjectsbeingthrowntowardyou.

Tocheckforanyunusualvibrationoftherotor,run eachcuttingunitinturnatfullenginespeed.

Note:Ifanythereisunusualvibration,checkfor

damageorexcessivewearoftherotororblades.All bladesneedtohaveasimilarlevelofwearastheir weightaffectsthebalanceoftherotor.

Note:Ifyoucannotresolvethevibrationissue,

contactyourauthorizedTorodistributor.

1.Raiseandsupportthecuttingunit.

2.Griptherotorateachendandcheckfor excessiveendplay.

Note:Ifyoudetecttherotorhasexcessiveend

play,contactyourauthorizedT orodistributor.

Note:Iftherotorneedstobereplaced

orbalanced,contactyourauthorizedT oro distributor.

CheckingtheRear-Roller BearingAdjustment

Figure67

1.Rubberguard

CheckingtheCuttingUnit Pivot

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

1.Raiseandsupportthecuttingunit.

2.Gripeachcuttingunitandcheckforexcessive playfromsidetosideorupanddown.

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Important:Keeptherollerbearingsonthecutting

unitsingoodadjustmenttoensuremaximum workinglife.Excessiveroller-endplaycauses prematurebearingdamage.

1.Griptherollerandmovefromsidetosideand upanddown.

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2.Ifthereisexcessivemovement,carefullytighten thenutsateachendoftherollerwiththewrench justenoughtoremoveanyendplay(Figure68).

Note:Therollershouldstillrotatefreelyafter

adjustment.Overtighteningthenutscouldlead toprematurebearingdamage.

Note:Adjustthenutsbyanequalamountat

bothendsoftheroller.

Cleaning

WashingtheMachine

Washthemachineasneededusingwateralone orwithamilddetergent.Y oumayusearagwhen washingthemachine.

Figure68

1.Nut

CheckingtheRear-Roller ScraperWireTension

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Ensurethatthescraperwiresarecorrectlytensioned formaximumworkinglife.

1.Carefullytightenthescraperwireretainingnuts toremoveanyslackfromthescraperwires.

2.Tightenthenuts4fullturnstocorrectlytension thewire(Figure69).

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Important:Donotusebrackishorreclaimed

watertocleanthemachine.

Important:Donotusepower-washingequipment

towashthemachine.Power-washingequipment maydamagetheelectricalsystem,loosen importantdecals,orwashawaynecessarygrease atfrictionpoints.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater nearthecontrolpanel,engine,andbattery.

Important:Donotwashthemachinewiththe

enginerunning.Washingthemachinewiththe enginerunningmayresultininternalengine damage.

Figure69

1.Scraperwireretainingnuts

Note:Donotovertightenthescraperwires.

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Storage

5.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .

6.Flushthefueltankwithfresh,cleanfuel.

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

PreparingtheTractionUnit

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andremovethekey.

2.Thoroughlycleanthetractionunit,cuttingunits, andtheengine.

3.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page42).

4.Checkallfastenersforlooseness;tightenthem asnecessary.

5.Greaseoroilallgreasettingsandpivotpoints. Wipeupanyexcesslubricant.

7.Secureallofthefuel-systemttings.

8.Thoroughlycleanandservicetheair-cleaner assembly.

9.Sealtheair-cleanerinletandtheexhaustoutlet withweatherprooftape.

10.Checktheantifreezeprotectionandadda 50/50solutionofwaterandethyleneglycol antifreezeasneededfortheexpectedminimum temperatureinyourarea.

6.Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpainted areasthatarescratched,chipped,orrusted. Repairanydentsinthemetalbody.

7.Servicethebatteryandcablesasfollows;refer toElectricalSystemSafety(page41):

A.Removethebatteryterminalsfromthe

batteryposts.

B.Cleanthebattery,terminals,andpostswith

awirebrushandbaking-sodasolution.

C.Coatthecableterminalsandbatteryposts

withGrafo112Xskin-overgrease(ToroPart No.505-47)orpetroleumjellytoprevent corrosion.

D.Slowlychargethebatteryevery60days

for24hourstopreventleadsulfationofthe battery.

PreparingtheEngine

1.Draintheengineoilfromtheoilpanandinstall thedrainplug.

2.Removeanddiscardtheoillter.Installanew oillter.

3.Filltheenginewithspeciedmotoroil.

4.Starttheengineandrunitatidlespeedfor approximately2minutes.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Thereareareasofuncutgrassatthe overlapbetweenailrotors.

Therearefull-widthridgelinesinthecut acrossthedirectionoftravel.

Thereareridgelinesinthecutgrass, acrossthedirectionoftravel,overthe cuttingwidthofaailrotor.

Thereisastepinthecutgrassheightat thepointofoverlapbetweenailrotors.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Y ouareturningtootightly.1.Increasetheturningradius

2.Themachineslidessidewayswhen travellingacrossthefaceofaslope.

3.Thereisnogroundcontactonanend ofthecuttingunitbecauseofpoorly routedhosesorincorrectlypositioned hydraulicadaptors.

4.Thereisnogroundcontactonanend ofthecuttingunitbecauseapivotpin isseizing.

5.Thereisnogroundcontactonanend ofthecuttingunitbecauseofgrass buildupunderthecuttingunit.

1.Theforwardspeedistoohigh.1.Reduceforwardspeed.

2.Theailrotorspeedistooslow.

3.Theheightofcutistoolow.3.Raisetheheightofcut.

1.Aailrotorisrunningslow.1.Checktheailrotorspeed;contact

1.Thereisaninconsistentheight-of-cut settingonaailrotor.

2.Theraise/lowerpositioncontrolisnot intheoatposition.

3.Thereisnogroundcontactonanend ofthecuttingunitbecauseofpoorly routedhosesorincorrectlypositioned hydraulicadaptors.

4.Thereisnogroundcontactonanend ofthecuttingunitbecauseofpivotpins seizing.

5.Thereisnogroundcontactonanend ofthecuttingunitbecauseofgrass buildupunderthecuttingunit.

2.Mowup/downtheslope.

3.Correctthehoseroutingortheposition ofthehydraulicadaptors.

4.Releaseandgreasethepivotpoints.

5.Clearthegrassbuildup.

2.Increasethemowerenginespeed.

yourdistributor.

1.Checkandadjusttheheight-of-cut setting.

2.Setthepositioncontroltotheoat position.

3.Correctthehoseroutingandthe positionofthehydraulicadaptors.

4.Releaseandgreasethepivotpoints.

5.Removethegrassbuildup.

Therearesomeuncutorpoorlycut strandsofgrass.

Therearelinesofuncutorbadlycutgrass inthedirectionoftravel.

Thereisscalpingoftheturf.

1.Theheightofcutistoohigh.1.Lowertheheight-of-cutsetting.

2.Thecuttingedgesoftheailsare rounded.

1.Thecuttingunitsarebouncing.

2.Therearewornailbearings/bearing housingpivots.

3.Thereareloosecomponentsinthe cuttingunit.

4.Flailbladesarenotpivotingfreely.

1.Theundulationsaretoosevereforthe height-of-cutsetting.

2.Sharpentheblades.

1.Reducetheforwardspeedandreduce theweighttransfer.

2.Replaceanywornparts.

3.Checkandtightencomponentsas necessary.

4.Ensurethatallailbladesareableto pivotfreely .

1.Raisetheheightofcut.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Theenginedoesnotstartwiththeignition key.

Thebatteryhasnopower.

Thehydraulicoilsystemisoverheating.

1.Thetransmission-neutral-interlock switchisnotenergized.

2.Theparking-brake-interlockswitchis notenergized.

3.Thecutting-unit-drive-interlockswitch isnotenergized.

4.Thereisamalfunctioningelectrical connection.

1.Aterminalconnectionislooseor corroded.

2.Thealternatorbeltislooseorworn.2.Adjustthetensionorreplacethebelt;

3.Thebatteryisdischarged.

4.Thereisanelectricalshortcircuit.

1.Thereisablockedscreen.

2.Theoilcoolernsaredirty/blocked.2.Cleanthens.

3.Theengineradiatorisdirty/blocked.3.Cleantheradiator.

4.Thereliefvalvesettingislow.4.Havethereliefvalvepressurechecked.

5.Theoillevelislow.5.Fillthereservoirtothecorrectlevel.

6.Thebrakesareengaged.6.Disengagethebrakes.

7.Thereisamalfunctioningfanorfan drive.

1.Removeyourfootfromthe forward/reversepedalsor checkthesettingofthe transmission-neutral-interlockswitch.

2.Movetheparking-brakeswitchtothe ONposition.

3.MovethecuttingunitswitchtotheOFF position.

4.Locateandcorrectthefaultinthe ElectricalSystem.

1.Cleanandtightentheterminal connections.Chargethebattery.

refertoengineoperator’smanual.

3.Chargeorreplacethebattery.

4.Locatetheshortcircuitandxit.

1.Cleanthescreen.

Consultyourauthorizeddistributor.

7.Checkthefanoperationandservice itasrequired.

Thebrakesystemdoesnotoperate correctly.

Thereisalackofsteering.

Thereisnomachinemovementinforward orreverse.

1.Thereisamalfunctioningwheelmotor brakeassembly.

2.Thebrakediscsareworn.2.Replacethebrakediscs;consultyour

3.Insufcientbrakereleasepressure.

1.Thesteeringvalveismalfunctioning.1.Serviceorreplacethesteeringvalve.

2.Ahydrauliccylinderismalfunctioning.

3.Asteeringhoseisdamaged.3.Replacethehose.

1.Theparkingbrakeisengaged.1.Releasetheparkingbrake.

2.Theoillevelislow.2.Fillthereservoirtothecorrectlevel.

3.Thereservoirhasthewrongkindofoil.

4.Thedrivepedallinkageisdamaged.

5.Thetransmissionpumpisdamaged.5.Havethetransmissionpump

Thetransmissionbypassvalveisopen.

7.Thereisabrokendrivecoupling.7.Replacethedrivecoupling.

8.Insufcientbrakereleasepressure.

1.Consultyourauthorizeddistributor.

authorizeddistributor.

3.Raisetheenginerevs;consultyour authorizeddistributor.

2.Serviceorreplacethehydraulic cylinder.

3.Drainthereservoirandllitwiththe correctoil.

4.Checkthelinkageandreplaceany damagedorwornparts.

overhauledbyyourauthorized distributor.

Closethebypassvalve.

8.Raiseenginerevs;consultyour authorizeddistributor.

Themachinecreepsforwardorbackward inneutral.

1.Thetransmissionneutraladjustmentis setincorrectly.

1.Adjustthetransmissionneutrallinkage setting.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thereisexcessivenoiseinthehydraulic system.

Afteraninitialperiodofsatisfactory operation,themachinelosespower .

1.Apumpismalfunctioning.1.Identifythenoisypumpandserviceor

2.Amotorismalfunctioning.2.Identifythenoisymotorandserviceor

3.Airisleakingintothesystem.

4.Asuctionstrainerisblockedor damaged.

5.Theoilhasexcessiveviscositydueto coldconditions.

6.Thereliefvalvesettingislow.6.Havethereliefvalvepressurechecked.

7.Thehydraulic-uidlevelislow.7.Fillthehydraulic-uidreservoirtothe

1.Apumpormotorisworn.1.Replacepartsasnecessary.

2.Thehydraulic-uidlevelislow.2.Fillhydraulicuidtanktocorrectlevel.

3.Theoilinthehydraulicsystemhasthe wrongviscosity.

4.Theoil-lterelementisblocked.4.Changethelterelement.

5.Thepressurereliefvalveis malfunctioning.

6.Thesystemisoverheating.

7.Thereareleaksonthesuctionhose.

replaceit.

3.Tightenorreplacethehydraulicttings, particularlyinthesuctionlines.

4.Cleanandreplacethesuctionstrainer orrenewitasnecessary.

5.Allowthesystemtowarmup.

Consultyourauthorizeddistributor.

correctlevel.

3.Replacetheoilinthehydraulictank withthecorrectviscosity-gradeoil; refertotheSpecicationssection.

5.Havethereliefvalvecleanedand pressurechecked.Consultyour authorizeddistributor.

6.Reducetheworkrate(increasethe heightofcutorreducetheforward speed).

7.Checkandtightenthettings.Replace thehoseifnecessary.

Aailrotor‘knocks’whilerotating.1.Theail-rotorbearingsareworn.

Oneailrotorrotatesslowly.

Acuttingunitfailstoliftoutofwork.

Thecuttingunitsdonotfollowthecontours oftheground.

1.Aail-rotorbearingisseized.

2.Amotorwithincorrectrotationwas installed.

3.Themotorintegralvalvesarenot workingcorrectly.

4.Themotorisworn.4.Replacethemotor.

1.Thereisaliftcylindersealfailure.

2.Thepressurereliefvalveisjammed openorsetwrong.

3.Thereisamalfunctioningcontrolvalve.3.Overhaulthecontrolvalve.

4.Thereismechanicalblockage.4.Removetheblockage.

1.Thehoseroutingortheorientationof thehydraulicttingsisincorrect.

2.Thepivotpointsaretootight.2.Releaseandgreasethepivotpointas

3.Themowerisbeingoperatedinthe ‘hold’position.

4.Theweighttransferissettoohigh.4.Reducetheweighttransfer.

1.Replacethebearingsasnecessary.

2.Checkthemotorandreplaceitif necessary.

3.Havethevalvescleanedandchecked.

1.Replacetheseals.

2.Havethereliefvalvepressurechecked. Consultyourauthorizeddistributor.

1.Movethecuttingunitsthroughoutthe extremesofmovementandobserve anytightnessinthehoses.Correctly routethehosesandorientatethe ttingsasnecessary .

necessary.

3.Movetheposition-controlswitchto ‘down/oat’position.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thecuttingunitsfailtostart-upwhen loweredintowork.

Theailrotorsrotateinthewrong direction.

1.Theseat-sensorswitchis malfunctioning.

2.Thehydraulic-uidlevelislow.2.Fillthehydraulic-uidreservoirtothe

3.Adriveshaftissheared.3.Checkthemotorandailrotor

4.Thepressurereliefvalveisjammed openorsetwrong.

5.Aailrotorisjammed.5.Clearanyjamsasnecessary.

6.Acuttingunitcontrolvalveisinthe ‘off’position,causedbymalfunctioning controlvalve.

7.Acuttingunitcontrolvalveisinthe‘off’ position,causedbyanelectricalfault.

8.Thelift-arm-proximityswitchis incorrectlyset.

1.Thehosesareconnectedwrong.

1.Checkthemechanicalandelectrical operationoftheswitchandensurethe operatorweighthasbeensetcorrectly.

correctlevel.

driveshaftsandreplacethemif necessary.

4.Havethereliefvalvepressurechecked. Consultyourauthorizeddealer .

6.Overhaulthecontrolvalve.

7.Havetheelectricalsystemcheckedfor anelectricalfault.

8.Checkandadjusttheproximityswitch.

1.Checkthehydrauliccircuitandconnect thehosescorrectly .

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374-0282RevC

TheToroWarranty

Two-Y earor1,500HoursLimitedWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuant toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship for2yearsor1,500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators (refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser. *Productequippedwithanhourmeter.

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Astheproductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenanceand adjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Repairsforproductissues causedbyfailuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceandadjustmentsarenot coveredunderthiswarranty.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement

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

•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended

maintenanceand/oradjustments.

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negligent,orrecklessmanner.

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whichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormalProductoperation include,butarenotlimitedto,brakepadsandlinings,clutchlinings, blades,reels,rollersandbearings(sealedorgreasable),bedknives, sparkplugs,castorwheelsandbearings,tires,lters,belts,andcertain sprayercomponentssuchasdiaphragms,nozzles,andcheckvalves.

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weather,storagepractices,contamination,useofunapprovedfuels, coolants,lubricants,additives,fertilizers,water ,orchemicals.

•Failureorperformanceissuesduetotheuseoffuels(e.g.gasoline,

diesel,orbiodiesel)thatdonotconformtotheirrespectiveindustry standards.

•Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear,anddeterioration.Normal

“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damagetoseatsdueto wearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecalsorwindows.

Parts

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DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty

DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumber ofkilowatt-hourstheycandeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating, recharging,andmaintenancetechniquescanextendorreducetotal batterylife.Asthebatteriesinthisproductareconsumed,theamount ofusefulworkbetweenchargingintervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthe batteryiscompletelywornout.Replacementofwornoutbatteries, duetonormalconsumption,istheresponsibilityoftheproductowner. Note:(Lithium-Ionbatteryonly):Pro-ratedafter2years.Refertothe batterywarrantyforadditionalinformation.

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Only)

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GeneralConditions

RepairbyanAuthorizedToroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy underthiswarranty.

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TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S. EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and/ortheCaliforniaAirResources Board(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonotapplytothe EmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngineEmissionControl WarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductorcontainedintheengine manufacturer’sdocumentation.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

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

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