Toro Reelmaster 3555, 03910, Reelmaster 3550, Reelmaster 3575, 03820 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3432-531RevA

Reelmaster

®

3555,3575,and3550

TractionUnit

ModelNo.03820—SerialNo.403446001andUp
ModelNo.03821—SerialNo.403446001andUp
ModelNo.03910—SerialNo.403446001andUp

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*3432-531*A

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

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

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forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.

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andotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedturf.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

©2019—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

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Contents

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

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

Engine-EmissionCertication.............................4

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

Setup......................................................................13

1InstallingtheCuttingUnits..............................14

2AdjustingtheTurfCompensation

Spring...........................................................16

3InstallingtheCEDecals.................................17

4InstallingtheHoodLatch(CEOnly)................17

5ReducingtheTirePressure............................18

6UsingtheCutting-UnitKickstand....................18

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

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

Specications..................................................23

Attachments/Accessories.................................23

BeforeOperation.................................................24

BeforeOperationSafety...................................24

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................24

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................24

AdjustingtheSeat............................................25

DuringOperation.................................................26

DuringOperationSafety...................................26

StartingtheEngine...........................................27

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................27

SettingtheReelSpeed.....................................27

AdjustingtheLift-ArmCounterbalance.............29

BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................29

UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight..................30

UnderstandingtheDiagnosticACE

Display..........................................................30

CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.......................30

OperatingTips.................................................32

AfterOperation....................................................33

AfterOperationSafety......................................33

PushingorT owingtheMachine........................33

HaulingtheMachine.........................................34

IdentifyingtheTie-DownPoints........................35

Maintenance...........................................................36

MaintenanceSafety..........................................36

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........36

DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................38

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................39

RemovingtheHood..........................................39

RemovingtheBatteryCover.............................39

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

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

EngineMaintenance...........................................41

EngineSafety...................................................41

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................41

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................42

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter....................43

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................43

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................43

InspectingtheFuelLinesand

Connections..................................................43

DrainingtheWaterSeparator...........................44

ChangingtheFuelFilterCanister......................44

BleedingAirfromtheInjectors..........................44

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................45

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................45

ServicingtheBattery.........................................45

CheckingtheFuses..........................................45

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................46

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................46

TorquingtheWheelNuts...................................46

AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............46

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................47

CoolingSystemSafety.....................................47

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................47

CleaningtheEngineCoolingSystem................48

BrakeMaintenance.............................................48

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................48

BeltMaintenance................................................49

ServicingtheEngineBelts................................49

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................50

AdjustingtheThrottle........................................50

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................50

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................50

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand

Hoses............................................................50

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................50

HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................51

HydraulicFluidCapacity...................................51

ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................52

ChangingtheHydraulicFilter............................52

CuttingUnitSystemMaintenance........................53

BladeSafety.....................................................53

CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact............53

UsingtheOptionalGaugeBar..........................54

BacklappingtheCuttingUnits...........................54

Cleaning..............................................................55

WashingtheMachine.......................................55

Storage...................................................................56

StorageSafety..................................................56

PreparingtheTractionUnit...............................56

PreparingtheEngine........................................56

3

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordance
withENISO5395(whenyoucompletethesetup
procedures)andANSIB71.4-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet
andofthrowingobjects.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

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

,which

Engine-Emission
Certication

TheengineinthismachineisEP ATier4FinalandEU
StageVemissionscompliant.

4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

99-3444

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

133-8062

93-7276

1.Explosionhazard—weareyeprotection.

2.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—toperformrstaid,
ushwithwater.

3.Firehazard—nore,openames,orsmoking.

4.Poisonhazard—keepchildrenawayfromthebattery .

decal133-8062

decal110-9642

110-9642

1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Movethecotterpintotheholeclosesttotherodbracket
andthenremovetheliftarmandpivotyoke.

decal93-7276

decal117-3270

117-3270

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.

1.Transportspeed—fast

1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure.

2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.

decal99-3444

99-3444

2.Mowingspeed—slow

decal120-0627

120-0627

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

decal106-6755

106-6755

3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.

4.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

5

decal120-1683

120-1683

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;alloperatorsshould
betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine.

2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.

3.Tippinghazard—driveslowlywhenturning;donotturnsharply
whiletravelingfast;lowerthecuttingunitswhendrivingdown
slopes;usearolloverprotectionsystemandweartheseatbelt.

4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeybeforeleavingthemachine.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .

6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

6

decal120-2105

120-2105

1.Lowerthecuttingunits.

2.Raisethecuttingunits.

3.Pulluptoengagethecuttingunits.

4.Pushdowntodisengagethecutting
units.

5.ReadtheOperator’sManualfor
informationonstartingtheengine—sit
intheoperator’sposition,turnthekey
totheenginepreheatposition,wait
untiltheenginepreheatlightturnsoff,
turnthekeytotheenginestartposition,
anddisengagetheparkingbrake.

6.ReadtheOperator’sManual
forinformationonstoppingthe
engine—disengagethecuttingunits,
turnthekeytotheenginestopposition,
removethekeyfromtheignition,and
engagetheparkingbrake.

7.Engine—Shutoff

8.Engine—Preheat

9.Engine—Start

10.Lights

11.Fast

12.Slow

1.8bladereeladjustment

2.11bladereeladjustment

decal121-7884

121–7884

3.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonadjustingthe
reel.

7

decal133-4901

133-4901

1.8-bladereeladjustment

2.11-bladereeladjustment

3.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonadjustingthe
reel.

8

Model03910

121-7928

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

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

decal121-7928

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;alloperatorsshould
betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine.

2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.

3.Tippinghazard—donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast;do
notdriveupordownslopesgreaterthan22°;lowerthecutting
unitswhendrivingdownslopes;usearolloverprotection
systemandweartheseatbelt.

4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeybeforeleavingthemachine.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .

6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

9

Models03820and03821AfxoverPartNo.120-1683forCE

138-1186

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

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

decal138-1186

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;alloperatorsshould
betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine.

2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe
machine.

3.Tippinghazard—donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast;do
notdriveupordownslopesgreaterthan16°;lowerthecutting
unitswhendrivingdownslopes;usearolloverprotection
systemandweartheseatbelt.

4.Warning—donotparkthemachineonslopes;engagethe
parkingbrake,lowerthecuttingunits,shutofftheengine,and
removethekeybeforeleavingthemachine.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .

6.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

10

Model03910

decal138-6980

138-6980

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

Models03820and03821

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

decal138-6981

138-6981

11

decalbatterysymbols

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
fromthebattery .

2.Nore,opename,or

smoking

7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

10.Containslead;donot
discard

12

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1
2

3

4

5
6

MediaandAdditionalParts

Righthoseguide1
Lefthoseguide

Nopartsrequired

Warningdecal121-7928(machine
model03910)

Warningdecal138-1186(machine
models03820and03821)

CEdecal
Productionyeardecal1
Lockbracket1
Rivet2
Washer1
Screw(1/4x2inches)
Locknut(1/4inch)

Nopartsrequired

Cutting-unitkickstand

Qty.

1

–

1

1

1

1
1

–

1Usethecutting-unitkickstand.

Installthecuttingunits.

Adjusttheturfcompensationspring.

InstalltheCEdecals,ifrequired.

Installthehoodlatch(CEonly).

Reducethetirepressure.

Use

Description

Keys2

Operator'sManual
Engineowner’smanual1

Cuttingperformancepaper

Shim

Qty.

Starttheengine.

1

1

1

Readthemanualsbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Usethepaperforadjustingthecuttingunitreel-to-bedknife
contact.

Usetheshimforadjustingthecuttingunitreel-to-bedknife
contact.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Use

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1

InstallingtheCuttingUnits

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Righthoseguide

1

Lefthoseguide

compensationspringismountedtothesame
sideofthecuttingunitasthereeldrivemotor.
Positiontheturfcompensationasfollows:

A.Removethe2carriageboltsandnuts

securingtherodbrackettothecuttingunit
tabs(Figure4).

Procedure

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,engagethe
parkingbrake,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

2.Removethereelmotorsfromtheshipping
brackets.

3.Removeanddiscardtheshippingbrackets.

4.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.
Assembleandadjustthemasdescribedinthe
cuttingunitOperator'sManual.

5.Makesurethatthecounterweight(Figure3)is
installedtotheproperendofthecuttingunitas
describedinthecuttingunitOperator'sManual.

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Figure4

1.Turfcompensationspring3.Springtube

2.Rodbracket

B.Removetheangenutsecuringthespring

tubebolttothecarrierframetab(Figure4),
andremovetheassembly .

C.Mountthespringtubebolttotheopposite

tabonthecarrierframeandsecureitwith
theangenut.

Note:Positiontheboltheadtotheouter

sideofthetabasshowninFigure4.

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Figure5

Figure3

1.Counterweight

6.Allthecuttingunitsareshippedwiththeturf
compensationspringmountedtotheright
sideofthecuttingunit.Ensurethattheturf

1.Oppositecarrierframetab

D.Mounttherodbrackettothecuttingunit

tabswiththecarriageboltsandnuts(Figure

5).

2.Rodbracket

Note:Wheninstallingorremovingthecutting

units,makesurethatthehairpincotteris
installedinthespringrodholenexttotherod
bracket.Otherwise,installthehairpincotterin

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theholeintheendoftherod.

7.Oncuttingunit4(leftfront)andcuttingunit5
(rightfront),usetherod-bracketmountingnuts
toinstallthehoseguidestothefrontofthe
cutting-unittabs.Thehoseguidesshouldlean
towardthecentercuttingunit(Figure6,Figure

7,Figure8).

Figure6

1.Cuttingunit15.Cuttingunit5

2.Cuttingunit2

3.Cuttingunit3

4.Cuttingunit4

6.Reelmotor

7.Weight

8.Loweralltheliftarmscompletely.

9.Removethesnapperpinandthecapfromthe
lift-armpivotyoke(Figure9).

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Figure9

1.Snapperpin2.Cap

10.Forthefrontcuttingunits,slideacuttingunit
undertheliftarmwhileinsertingthecarrierframe
shaftupintothelift-armpivotyoke(Figure10).

Figure7

1.Hoseguide(leftside
shown)

2.Rodbracket

3.Nuts

Figure8

1.Hoseguides(eachmustleantowardthecentercuttingunit)

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Figure10

1.Liftarm3.Lift-armpivotyoke

2.Carrierframeshaft

11.Usethefollowingprocedureontherearcutting
unitswhentheheightofcutisabove1.2cm

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(3/4inch).

A.Removethelynchpinandwashersecuring

thelift-armpivotshafttotheliftarmand
slidethelift-armpivotshaftoutofthelift
arm(Figure11).

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Figure11

1.Lift-armshaftlynchpinandwasher

B.Insertthelift-armyokeontothecarrier

frameshaft(Figure10).

C.Insertthelift-armshaftintotheliftarmand

secureitwiththewasherandlynchpin
(Figure1 1).

12.Insertthecapoverthecarrierframeshaftand
lift-armyoke.

13.Securethecapandthecarrierframeshafttothe
lift-armyokewiththesnapperpin.

Important:Makesurethatthereelmotor

hosesarenottwisted,kinked,oratriskof
beingpinched.

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Figure13

1.Reel-drivemotor2.Mountingnuts

Note:Usetheslotifasteeringcuttingunitis

desiredorusetheholeifthecuttingunitistobe
lockedinposition(Figure9).

14.Securethelift-armchaintothechainbracket
withthesnapperpin(Figure12).

Note:Usethenumberofchainlinksspecied

inthecuttingunitOperator'sManual.

Figure12

1.Lift-armchain3.Snapperpin

2.Chainbracket

2

AdjustingtheTurf
CompensationSpring

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Theturfcompensationspring(Figure14)transfers
weightfromthefronttotherearroller.Thishelps
toreduceawavepatternintheturf,alsoknownas
marcellingorbobbing.

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Important:Makespringadjustmentswiththe

cuttingunitmountedtothetractionunit,pointing
straightaheadandloweredtotheshopoor.

1.Makesurethatthehairpincotterisinstalledin
therearholeinthespringrod(Figure14).

15.Coatthesplineshaftofthereelmotorwithclean
grease.

16.Oilthereel-motorO-ringandinstallitontothe
motorange.

17.Installthemotorbyrotatingitclockwisesothat
themotorangesclearthelocknuts(Figure

13).Rotatethemotorcounterclockwiseuntilthe

angesencirclethenuts,thentightenthenuts.

16

Figure14

4

InstallingtheHoodLatch
(CEOnly)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Lockbracket

2Rivet

1Washer

1

Screw(1/4x2inches)

1

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Locknut(1/4inch)

1.Turfcompensationspring3.Springrod

2.Hairpincotter4.Hexnuts

2.Tightenthehexnutsonthefrontendofthe
springroduntilthecompressedlengthofthe
spring(Figure14)is12.7cm(5inches)for
5-inchcuttingunitsand15.8cm(6-1/4inches)
for7-inchcuttingunits.

Note:Whenoperatingonroughterrain,

decreasethespringlengthby2.5cm(1/2inch).
Groundfollowingwillbeslightlydecreased.

3

InstallingtheCEDecals

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Warningdecal121-7928(machinemodel03910)

Warningdecal138-1186(machinemodels03820and

1

03821)

1

CEdecal

1Productionyeardecal

Procedure

1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehood-latch
bracket.

2.Removethe2rivetssecuringthehood-latch
brackettothehood(Figure15)andremovethe
hood-latchbracketfromthehood.

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Figure15

1.Hood-latchbracket2.Rivets

3.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positionthe
CElockbracketandthehood-latchbracketonto
thehood.

Procedure

OnmachinesrequiringCEcompliance,applythe
productionyeardecal(PartNo.133-5615)nearthe
serialplate,theCEdecal(PartNo.93-7252)near
thehoodlock,andtheCEwarningdecal(PartNo.
121-7928formachinemodel03910andPartNo.
138-1186formachinemodels03820and03821)over
thestandardwarningdecal(PartNo.120-1683).

Note:Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthe

hood(Figure16).Donotremovetheboltand
nutfromthelock-bracketarm.

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Figure16

1.CElockbracket

4.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideof
thehood.

2.Boltandnut

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Figure18

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1.Bolt

2.Nut

3.Armofhood-lockbracket

5.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood
(Figure16).

6.Hookthelatchontothehood-latchbracket
(Figure17).

Figure17

1.Hoodlatch

7.Screwtheboltintotheotherarmofthehood-lock
brackettolockthelatchinposition(Figure18).

Note:Tightentheboltsecurelybutdonot

tightenthenut.

5

ReducingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thetiresareoverinatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevels
beforestartingthemachine;refertoCheckingtheTire

Pressure(page46).

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6

UsingtheCutting-Unit
Kickstand

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Cutting-unitkickstand

Procedure

Wheneveryoutipacuttingunittoexposethe
bedknife/reel,propuptherearofthecuttingunitwith
thekickstandtoensurethatthenutsonthebackend
ofthebedbaradjustingscrewsarenotrestingonthe
worksurface(Figure19).

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ProductOverview

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Figure21

Figure19

1.Cutting-unitkickstand

Securethekickstandtothechainbracketwiththe
snapperpin(Figure20).

1.Enginehood

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2.Seat

3.Controlarm

4.Steeringwheel

5.Seatadjustmentlever

6.Frontcuttingunits

7.Rearcuttingunits

Controls

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Figure22

Figure20

1.Chainbracket3.Cutting-unitkickstand

2.Snapperpin

1.Forwardtractionpedal

2.Reversetractionpedal4.Tilt-steeringlever

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3.Mow/transportslide

TractionPedals

Presstheforwardtractionpedal(Figure22)tomove
forward.Pressreversetractionpedal(Figure22)to
movebackwardortoassistinstoppingwhenmoving
forward.Also,allowthepedaltomoveormoveitto
theNEUTRALpositiontostopthemachine.

19

Mow/TransportSlide

Usingyourheel,movethemow/transportslide(Figure

22)tothelefttotransportandtotherighttomow.The

cuttingunitswillonlyoperateintheMOWposition
andnotlowerintheTRANSPORTposition.

Important:Themowspeedissetatthefactoryto

9.7km/h(6mph).Itcanbeincreasedordecreased
byadjustingthespeedstopscrew(Figure23).

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Figure24

Figure23

1.Speedstopscrew

Tilt-SteeringLever

Pullthetilt-steeringlever(Figure22)backtotiltthe
steeringwheeltothedesiredposition.Thenpushthe
leverforwardtosecuretheposition.

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitch(Figure24),usedtostart,shut
off,andpreheattheengine,has3positions:OFF,
ON/PREHEAT,andSTART.Rotatethekeytothe
ON/PREHEATpositionuntiltheglow-plugindicator
lightgoesout(approximately7seconds);thenrotate
thekeytotheST ARTpositiontoengagethestarter
motor.Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts.The
keymovesautomaticallytotheON/RUNposition.T o
shutofftheengine,rotatethekeytotheOFFposition.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchtopreventaccidental
starting.

1.Parkingbrake

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2.Ignitionswitch8.Temperaturelight

3.Enable/Disableswitch

4.Diagnosticlight

5.Lowermow/raisecontrol
lever

6.Hourmeter12.Alternatorlight

7.Oil-pressurelight

9.Lightswitch

10.Glow-plugindicatorlight

11.Throttle

Throttle

Movethethrottle(Figure24)forwardtoincreasethe
enginespeedandrearwardtodecreasetheengine
speed.

Enable/DisableSwitch

Usetheenable/disableswitch(Figure24)in
conjunctionwiththelowermow/raisecontrollever
tooperatethecuttingunits.Youcannotlowerthe

cuttingunitswhenthemow/transportleverisin
theTRANSPORTposition.

HourMeter

Thehourmeter(Figure24)indicatesthetotalhours
ofmachineoperation.Itstartstofunctionwhenever
thekeyswitchison.

LowerMow/RaiseControlLever

Thislever(Figure24)raisesandlowersthecutting
unitsandalsostartsandstopsthereelswhenthe
reelsareenabledinthemowmode.Youcannot

lowerthecuttingunitswhenthemow/transport
leverisintheTRANSPORTposition.

Note:Whenthecuttingunitsareenabled,youdonot

needtoholdtheleverintheforwardpositionwhilethe
cuttingunitsareloweredorraised.

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EngineCoolantTemperature

DiagnosticLight

WarningLight

Thetemperaturewarninglight(Figure24)glows
iftheenginecoolanttemperatureishigh.Atthis
temperature,thecuttingunitsaredisabled.Ifthe
coolanttemperaturerisesanother5.5°C(10°F),the
engineshutsofftopreventfurtherdamage.

Oil-PressureWarningLight

Theoil-pressurewarninglight(Figure24)glowsifthe
engineoilpressuredropsbelowasafelevel.

AlternatorLight

Thealternatorlight(Figure24)shouldbeoffwhen
theengineisrunning.Ifitison,checkthecharging
systemandrepairitasnecessary.

Glow-PlugIndicator

Theglow-plugindicatorlight(Figure24)glowswhen
theglowplugsareoperating.

Thediagnosticlight(Figure24)willilluminateifthe
systemrecognizesasystemfault.

FuelGauge

Thefuelgauge(Figure25)indicatestheamountof
fuelinthetank.

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Figure25

1.Fuelgauge

PowerPoint

ParkingBrake

Whenevertheengineisshutoff,engagetheparking
brake(Figure24)topreventaccidentalmovementof
themachine.T oengagetheparkingbrake,pullup
onthelever.Theenginestopswhenyoupressthe
tractionpedalwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Thepowerpoint,locatedontheoutsideofthecontrol
panel,isa12Vpowersupplyforelectronicdevices
(Figure26).

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Figure26

1.Powerpoint

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ReelSpeedControlKnob

Thereelspeedcontrolcontrolsthespeedofthe
cuttingunits(Figure27).Thereelspeedincreases
asyouturntheknobcounterclockwise.Refertothe
reelspeedchartdecal(Figure30),todeterminethe
properreelspeed.

Figure27

1.Backlaplever2.Reelspeedcontrolknob

BacklapLever

Usethebacklapleverinconjunctionwiththelower
mow/raisecontrolleverforthereels(Figure27).

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Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

DimensionsReelmaster3550Reelmaster3555Reelmaster3575

WidthofCut208cm(82inches)254cm(100inches)254cm(100inches)

OverallWidth239cm(94inches)284cm(112inches)284cm(1 12inches)

TransportWidth

OverallLength295cm(110inches)267cm(105inches)267cm(105inches)

HeighttotopofROPS188cm(74inches)201cm(79inches)206cm(81inches)

WheelBase

Weight(congured)900kg(1985lb)1034kg(2280lb)1 157kg(2550lb)

Weight(nocuttingunits)708kg(1560lb)751kg(1655lb)796kg(1755lb)

Attachments/Accessories

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

231cm(91inches)231cm(91inches)231cm(91inches)

151cm(59.5inches)152cm(60inches)152cm(60inches)

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

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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.

•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.

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page36).

FillingtheFuelTank

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

Thefueltankcapacityisapproximately42L(1 1US
gallons).

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
temperaturesprovideslowerashpointandcoldow
characteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce
pluggingofthefuellter.

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

Themachineisbiodieselready.

Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuel
ofuptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).The
petrodieselportionshouldbeloworultra-lowsulfur.
Observethefollowingprecautions:

•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeet

specicationASTMD6751orEN14214.

•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTM

D975orEN590.

•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodiesel

blends.

•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblends

incoldweather.

•Monitorseals,hoses,andgasketsincontactwith

fuelastheymaydegradeovertime.

•Expectpluggingofthefuellterforatimeafter

convertingtobiodieselblends.

•ContactyourauthorizedT orodistributorifyouwish

formoreinformationonbiodiesel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe

cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Cleantheareaaroundthefuel-tankcap(Figure

28).

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3.Removethefuel-tankcap.

4.Fillthetanktothebottomofthellerneck.Do

notoverllthetank.

5.Installthecap.

6.T opreventarehazard,wipeupanyfuelthat
mayhavespilled.

Figure28

1.Fuel-tankcap

AdjustingtheSeat

Raisethearmrestandturntheknob,ineither
direction,toprovidethebestcomfort(Figure29).

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ChangingtheSeatPosition

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position
theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe
machineandaremostcomfortable.

1.Movetheleversidewaystounlocktheseat
(Figure29).

2.Slidetheseattothedesiredpositionandrelease
thelevertolockitinposition.

ChangingtheSeatSuspension

Youcanadjusttheseattoprovideasmoothand
comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare
mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turnthefrontknobineitherdirectionto
providethebestcomfort(Figure29).

ChangingtheBackPosition

Youcanadjustthebackoftheseattoprovidea
comfortableride.Positionthebackoftheseatwhere
itismostcomfortable.

1.Backrestknob

2.Seat-positionadjustment
lever

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Figure29

3.Seat-suspensionknob

4.Armrest-adjustingknob

Toadjustit,turntheknobundertherightarmrest,in
eitherdirection,toprovidethebestcomfort(Figure

29).

ChangingtheArmrestPosition

Youcanadjustthearmreststoprovideacomfortable
ride.Positionthearmrestswheretheyaremost
comfortable.

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DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

–Waitforallmovementtostop.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;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:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Disengagethecuttingunit(s)andlowerthe

attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .

RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)Safety

•DonotremoveanyoftheROPScomponentsfrom

themachine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Alwayswearyourseatbelt.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo

notcontactthem.

•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby

thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage
andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.

•ReplacealldamagedROPScomponents.Donot

repairoralterthem.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Youareresponsibleforsafeslope
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.

–Useextremecautionwhenoperating

themachineneardrop-offs,ditches,

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embankments,waterhazards,orother

hazards.Themachinecouldsuddenlyrollover

ifawheelgoesovertheedgeortheedge

cavesin.Establishasafetyareabetweenthe

machineandanyhazard.

–Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.

Iftherearehazards,mowtheslopewitha

pedestrian-controlledmachine.

–Ifpossible,keepthecuttingunitsloweredto

thegroundwhileoperatingonslopes.Raising

thecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan

causethemachinetobecomeunstable.

StartingtheEngine

Youmayneedtobleedthefuelsystemifanyofthe
followingsituationshaveoccurred;refertoBleeding

theFuelSystem(page29):

•Initialstartupofanewengine

CAUTION

Contactwithmovingpartscouldresult
ininjury.

Shutofftheengineandwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforechecking
foroilleaks,looseparts,andother
malfunctions.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.MovethethrottlecontroltotheIDLEposition.

2.MovethecuttingunitdriveswitchtoDISENGAGE.

3.RotatethekeytoOFF.

4.Removethekeytopreventaccidentalstarting.

SettingtheReelSpeed

•Theenginehasceasedrunningduetolackoffuel.

•Maintenancehasbeenperformeduponthefuel

systemcomponents;i.e.lterreplaced,etc.

1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengagedand
thecuttingunitdriveswitchisintheDISENGAGE
position.

2.Removeyourfootfromthetractionpedaland
ensurethatthepedalisintheNEUTRALposition.

3.Movethethrottlelevertothe1/2throttleposition.

4.Insertthekeyintotheswitchandrotateitto
theON/PREHEA Tpositionuntiltheglow-plug
indicatorlightgoesout(approximately7
seconds);thenrotatethekeytotheSTART
positiontoengagethestartermotor.

Note:Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts.

ThekeywillmoveautomaticallytotheON/RUN
position.

Important:Topreventoverheatingofthe

startermotor,donotengagethestarterfor
longerthan15seconds.After10secondsof
continuouscranking,wait60secondsbefore
engagingthestartermotoragain.

Toachieveaconsistent,highqualityofcutanda
uniformafter-cutappearance,itisimportantthatyou
setthereelspeedcontrols(locatedundertheseat)
correctly.Adjustthereelspeedcontrolsasfollows:

1.Selecttheheightofcutatwhichthecuttingunits
areset.

2.Choosethedesiredgroundspeedbestsuited
forconditions.

3.Usethegraphonthereelspeedchartdecals
(Figure30andFigure31),todeterminethe
properreelspeedsetting.

5.Whentheengineisstartedforthersttime
orafteranoverhauloftheengine,operate
themachineinforwardandreversefor1to2
minutes.Alsooperatetheliftleverandcutting
unitdriveswitchtoensureproperoperationof
allparts.

Turnthesteeringwheeltotheleftandright
tochecksteeringresponse;thenshutoffthe
engineandcheckforoilleaks,looseparts,and
anyothernoticeablemalfunctions.

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Figure30

Model03820and03910

decal121-7884

1.8-bladereeladjustment

2.11-bladereeladjustment

3.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonadjustingthe
reel.

decal133-4901

Figure31

Model03821

1.8-bladereeladjustment

2.11-bladereeladjustment

4.T osetthereelspeed,rotatetheknob(Figure

32)untiltheindicatorarrowisinlinewiththe

numberdesignatingthedesiredsetting.

3.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonadjustingthe
reel.

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Figure33

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Figure32

1.Reelspeedcontrolknob

Note:Thereelspeedcanbeincreasedor

decreasedtocompensateforturfconditions.
Whenusingbaskets,increasethereelspeedto
improvecollectionperformance.

AdjustingtheLift-Arm
Counterbalance

Youcanadjustthecounterbalanceontheliftarmsof
therearcuttingunitstocompensatefordifferentturf
conditionsandtomaintainauniformheightofcutin
roughconditionsorinareasofthatchbuildup.

Youcanadjusteachcounterbalancespringto1of
4settings.Eachincrementincreasesordecreases
counterbalanceonthecuttingunitby2.3kg(5lb).
Youcanpositionthespringsonthebacksideofthe
rstspringactuatortoremoveallcounterbalance
(fourthposition).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Insertatubeorsimilarobjectontothelong
springendtorelievethespringtensionduring
theadjustment(Figure33).

1.Spring

2.Springactuator

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4.Movethespringactuatortothedesiredhole
locationandsecureitwiththeboltandthe
locknut.

5.Repeattheprocedureontheremainingspring.

3.Additionalholelocations

BleedingtheFuelSystem

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

2.Ensurethatthefueltankisatleasthalffull.

3.Unlatchandraisethehood.

4.Opentheair-bleedscrewonthefuel-injection
pump(Figure34).

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Figure34

CAUTION

Thespringsareundertensionandcould
causepersonalinjury.

Usecautionwhenadjustingthem.

3.Whilerelievingthespringtension,removethe
boltandlocknutsecuringthespringactuatorto
thebracket(Figure33).

1.Fuel-injectionpumpbleedscrew

5.TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheON
position.Theelectricfuelpumpwillbegin
operation,therebyforcingairoutaroundthe
air-bleedscrew.

Note:LeavethekeyintheONpositionuntila

solidstreamoffuelowsoutaroundthescrew.

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6.Tightenthescrewandturntheignitionkeyto
OFF.

Note:Normallytheengineshouldstartafterthe

abovebleedingproceduresarefollowed.However,if
theenginedoesnotstart,airmaybetrappedbetween
theinjectionpumpandinjectors;refertoBleedingAir

fromtheInjectors(page44).

•Fusesareblown.

•Itisnotfunctioningcorrectly .

Checktheelectricalconnections,inputfuses,and
diagnosticlightbulbtodeterminethemalfunction.
Ensurethattheloop-backconnectorissecuredto
thewireharnessconnector.

Understandingthe
DiagnosticLight

Themachineisequippedwithadiagnosticlight
thatindicatesiftheelectroniccontrollersensesan
electronicmalfunction.Thediagnosticlightislocated
onthecontrolpanel(Figure35).Whentheelectronic
controllerisfunctioningcorrectlyandyoumovethe
keyswitchtotheONposition,thecontrollerdiagnostic
lightturnsonfor3secondsandturnofftoindicate
thatthelightisworkingproperly.Iftheengineshuts
off,thenthelightturnsonsteadyuntiltheyouchange
keyposition.Thelightblinksifthecontrollerdetectsa
malfunctionintheelectricalsystem.Thelightstops
blinkingandautomaticallyresetswhenyouturnthe
keyswitchtotheOFFpositiononcethefaulthasbeen
resolved.

Figure35

1.Diagnosticlight

Understandingthe
DiagnosticACEDisplay

Themachineisequippedwithanelectroniccontroller
whichcontrolsmostmachinefunctions.Thecontroller
determineswhatfunctionisrequiredforvariousinput
switches(i.e.,seatswitch,keyswitch,etc.)andturns
ontheoutputstoactuatesolenoidsorrelaysforthe
requestedmachinefunction.

Fortheelectroniccontrollertocontrolthemachineas
desired,eachoftheinputswitches,outputsolenoids,
andrelaysmustbeconnectedandfunctioning
properly.

UsetheDiagnosticACEdisplaytohelpverifyand
correctelectricalfunctionsofthemachine.

CheckingtheInterlock
Switches

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Thepurposeoftheinterlockswitchesistopreventthe
enginefromcrankingorstartingunlessthetraction
pedalisintheNEUTRALposition,theEnable/Disable
switchisintheDISABLEposition,andtheLower
Mow/RaisecontrolisintheNEUTRALposition.In

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addition,theengineshouldshutoffwhenyoupress
thetractionpedalwithnooneintheseatorifthe
parkingbrakeisengaged.

Whenthecontrollerdiagnosticlightblinks,1of
thefollowingproblemshasbeendetectedbythe
controller:

•Anoutputhasbeenshorted.

•Anoutputisopencircuited.

Usingthediagnosticdisplay ,determinewhichoutput
ismalfunctioning;refertoCheckingtheInterlock

Switches(page30).

Ifthediagnosticlightisnotilluminatedwhenthekey
switchisintheONposition,thisindicatesthatthe
electroniccontrollerisnotoperating.Possiblecauses
areasfollows:

•Theloop-backisnotconnected.

•Thelightisburnedout.

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate
unexpectedly,causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

VerifyingtheInterlockSwitch
Function

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,and
shutofftheengine.

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2.Removethecoverfromthecontrolpanel.

3.Locatethewireharnessandloop-back
connector(Figure36).

Figure36

1.Loop-backconnector

4.Carefullyunplugtheloop-backconnectorfrom
theharnessconnector.

5.ConnecttheDiagnosticACEdisplayconnector
totheharnessconnector(Figure37).

Note:Ensurethatthecorrectoverlaydecalis

positionedontheDiagnosticACEdisplay.

DiagnosticACE,tochangeLEDto“inputs
displayed.”

TheDiagnosticACEilluminatestheLED
associatedwitheachoftheinputswhenthat
inputswitchisclosed.

8.Individually ,changeeachoftheswitchesfrom
opentoclosed(i.e.,sitontheseat,engage
thetractionpedal,etc.),andnotethatthe
appropriateLEDontheDiagnosticACEblinks
onandoffwhenthecorrespondingswitchis
closed.Repeatthisforallswitchesthatyoucan
changebyhand.

9.Ifaswitchisclosedandtheappropriate
LEDdoesnotturnon,checkallwiringand
connectionstotheswitchand/orcheckthe
switcheswithanohmmeterormultimeter.

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Replaceanymalfunctioningswitchesandrepair
anymalfunctioningwiring.

Note:TheDiagnosticACEalsohastheability

todetectwhichoutputsolenoidsorrelaysare
turnedon.Thisisaquickwaytodetermineifa
machinemalfunctioniselectricalorhydraulic.

VerifyingOutputFunction

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

Figure37

1.DiagnosticACE

6.TurnthekeyswitchtotheONposition,butdo
notstartthemachine.

Note:Theredtextontheoverlaydecalrefers

toinputswitchesandthegreentextrefersto
outputs.

7.The“inputsdisplayed”LED,onthelowerright
columnoftheDiagnosticACE,shouldbe
illuminated.Ifthe“outputsdisplayed”LED
isilluminated,pressthetogglebutton,on

2.Removetheaccesspanelfromthesideofthe
controlarm.

3.Locatethewireharnessandconnectorsnear
thecontroller.

4.Carefullyunplugtheloop-backconnectorfrom
theharnessconnector.

5.ConnecttheDiagnosticACEconnectortothe
harnessconnector.

Note:Makesurethatthecorrectoverlaydecal

ispositionedontheDiagnosticACE.

6.TurnthekeyswitchtotheONposition,butdo

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notstartthemachine.

Note:Theredtextontheoverlaydecalrefers

toinputswitchesandthegreentextrefersto
outputs.

7.The“outputsdisplayed”LED,onlower
rightcolumnofDiagnosticACE,shouldbe
illuminated.Ifthe“inputsdisplayed”LEDis
illuminated,pressthetogglebutton,onthe
DiagnosticACE,tochangetheLEDto“outputs
displayed”.

Note:Itmaybenecessarytotogglebetween

“inputsdisplayed”and“outputsdisplayed”
severaltimestodothefollowingstep.T otoggle

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backandforth,pressthetogglebuttononce.
Thismaybedoneasoftenasrequired.Donot
holdthebutton.

8.Sitontheseatandattempttooperatethe
desiredfunctionofthemachine.Theappropriate
outputLEDsshouldilluminatetoindicatethat
theECMisturningonthatfunction.

Note:IfthecorrectoutputLEDsdonot

illuminate,verifythattherequiredinputswitches
areinthenecessarypositionstoallowthat
functiontooccur.Verifycorrectswitchfunction.
IftheoutputLEDsareonasspecied,but
themachinedoesnotfunctionproperly ,this
indicatesanon-electricalproblem.Repairas
necessary.

Note:Ifeachoutputswitchisinthecorrect

positionandfunctioningcorrectly,buttheoutput
LEDsarenotcorrectlyilluminated,thisindicates
anECMproblem.Ifthisoccurs,contactyour
authorizedT orodistributorforassistance.

Important:TheDiagnosticACEdisplay

mustnotbeleftconnectedtothemachine.It
isnotdesignedtowithstandtheenvironment
oftheeverydayuseofthemachine.When
youarenishedusingtheDiagnosticACE,
disconnectitfromthemachineandconnect
theloop-backconnectortotheharness
connector.Themachinedoesnotoperate
withouttheloop-backconnectorinstalledon
theharness.StoretheDiagnosticACEina
dry,securelocationintheshop,notonthe
machine.

OperatingTips

BecomingFamiliarwiththe
Machine

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

UnderstandingtheWarning
System

Ifawarninglightcomesonduringoperation,stopthe
machineimmediatelyandcorrecttheproblembefore
continuingoperation.Seriousdamagecouldoccurif
youoperatethemachinewithamalfunction.

MowingGrass

StarttheengineandmovethethrottletotheFAST
position.MovetheEnable/Disableswitchtothe
ENABLEpositionandusetheLowerMow/Raiselever
tocontrolthecuttingunits(thefrontcuttingunits
aretimedtolowerbeforetherearcuttingunits).To
moveforwardandcutgrass,pressthetractionpedal
forward.

DrivingtheMachineinTransport
Mode

MovetheEnable/DisableswitchtotheDISABLE
positionandraisethecuttingunitstothetransport
position.MovetheMow/Transportlevertothe
TRANSPORTposition.Becarefulwhendrivingbetween
objectssothatyoudonotaccidentallydamagethe
machineorthecuttingunits.Useextracarewhen
operatingthemachineonslopes.Driveslowlyand
avoidsharpturnsonslopestopreventrollovers.

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AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

ThefollowingT oropartsareneededtobypassthe
checkvalve:

•ToroPartNo.59-7410,diagnostictting

•ToroPartNo.354-79,diagnostic-ttingcap

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.

PushingorTowingthe
Machine

Inanemergency ,youcanmovethemachine
byactuatingthebypassvalveinthevariable
displacementhydraulicpumpandinstallinga
hydraulichosetobypassthecheckvalve,andthen
pushingortowingthemachine.

Important:Donotpushortowthemachinefaster

than3to4.8km/h(2to3mph)orformorethan

0.4km(1/4mile),becauseinternaltransmission
damagemayoccur.Thebypassvalvemustbe
openwheneveryoupushortowthemachine.
Additionally,youneedtoinstallahydraulichose
tobypassthecheckvalvewheneveryoupushor
towthemachineinreverse.

•ToroPartNo.95-8843,hydraulichose

•ToroPartNo.95-0985,couplertting(2)

•ToroPartNo.340-77,hydraulictting(2)

1.Installadiagnosticttingintheunmarkedport
locatedbetweenportsM8andP2ontherear
tractionmanifold(Figure38).

Figure38

1.Reartractionmanifold

(behindfrontleftwheel)

2.Connectahydraulichosebetweenthe
diagnosticttinginstalledinthereartraction
manifoldandthereversetractionpressuretest
port(Figure39).

2.Unmarkedport

Note:Usethehydraulicttingsandcoupler

ttingsasneededtoinstallthehose.

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Ifyouneedtopushortowyourmachine,youwill
likelyneedtomoveitbothforwardandinreverse.
Toensurethatthedrivesystemdoesnotbecome
damagedfrompushingortowing,itisbesttoprepare
themachineforbothforwardandreversepushingor
towing.

PreparingtheMachineforPushing
orTowinginReverse

Important:Ifyouneedtopushortowthe

machineinreverse,youmustrstbypassthe
checkvalveinthe4-wheel-drivemanifold.

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Figure39

Note:Donotexceed7to11N∙m(5to8ft-lb)

torquetoclosethevalve.

PushingorTowingtheMachine
ForwardOnly

Ifyouneedtopushortowthemachineforwardonly,
youcanjustrotatethebypassvalve.

Important:Ifyouneedtopushortowthe

machineinreverse,refertoPreparingtheMachine

forPushingorTowinginReverse(page33).

1.Openthehoodandremovethecentershroud.

2.Rotatethebypassvalve90°(1/4turn)ineither

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directiontoopenitandallowuidtobypass
internally(Figure40).

1.Reversetractionpressure
testport

3.Rotatethebypassvalve90°(1/4turn)ineither

directiontoopenitandallowuidtobypass
internally(Figure40).

2.Hydraulicuidreturnlter

Note:Becausetheuidbypassesthe

transmission,youcanmovethemachineslowly
withoutdamagingthetransmission.

Notethepositionofthevalvewhenopeningand
closingit.

Note:Becausetheuidbypassesthe

transmission,youcanmovethemachine
forwardslowlywithoutdamagingthe
transmission.

Notethepositionofthevalvewhenopeningand
closingit.

3.Rotatethebypassvalve90°(1/4turn)back
beforestartingtheengine.

Note:Donotexceed7to11N∙m(5to8ft-lb)

torquetoclosethevalve.

HaulingtheMachine

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineonto

atrailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurely.

Figure40

1.Bypassvalve

4.Whenyouarenishedpushingortowingthe
machine,removethehydraulichosethatyou
installed.

5.Installtheexistingcapontothereversetraction
pressuretestport.

6.Installthediagnostic-ttingcapontothetting
thatyouinstalledonthemanifold.

7.Rotatethebypassvalve90°(1/4turn)back
beforestartingtheengine.

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IdentifyingtheTie-Down
Points

1.Tie-downloops

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Figure41

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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.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•Supportthemachinewithjackstandswhenever

youworkunderthemachine.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Keepallpartsofthemachineingoodworking

conditionandallhardwaretightened.

•Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Toensuresafe,optimalperformanceofthe

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

Afterthersthour

Aftertherst10hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every150hours

Every200hours

•Torquethewheelnuts.

•Torquethewheelnuts.

•Checktheconditionandtensionofallbelts.

•Changetheoilandoillter.

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

•Checktheinterlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Drainthewaterseparator.

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checktheengine-coolantlevel.

•Cleandebrisoffoftheradiator.

•Checkthehydrauliclinesandhoses.

•Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuid.

•Checkthereel-to-bedknifecontact.

•Checktheelectrolytelevel(ifmachineisinstorage,checkevery30days).

•Lubricateallbearingsandbushings(dailywhenconditionsaredustyanddirty).

•Checktheconditionandtensionofallbelts.

•Changetheoilandoillter.

•Servicetheaircleaner(morefrequentlyinextremelydustyordirtyconditions).

•Torquethewheelnuts.

•Checktheadjustmentoftheparkingbrake.

Every400hours

•Checkthefuellinesandconnections.

•Replacethefuelltercanister.

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MaintenanceService

Every800hours

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•Ifyouarenotusingtherecommendedhydraulicuidorhaveeverlledthereservoir
withanalternativeuid,changethehydraulicuid.

•Ifyouarenotusingtherecommendedhydraulicuidorhaveeverlledthereservoir
withanalternativeuid,replacethehydrauliclter.

Every1,000hours

Every2,000hours

Every2years

•Ifyouareusingtherecommendedhydraulicuid,replacethehydrauliclter.

•Ifyouareusingtherecommendedhydraulicuid,changethehydraulicuid.

•Drainandcleanthefueltank.

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DailyMaintenanceChecklist

Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.

Fortheweekof:

MaintenanceCheckItem

Checkthesafetyinterlock
operation.

Checkthebrakeoperation.

Checktheengine-oillevel.

Checkthecoolingsystem
uidlevel.

Drainthewater/fuel
separator.

Checktheairlter,dustcup,
andburpvalve.

Checkforunusualengine

1

noises.

Checktheradiatorfordebris.

Checkforunusualoperating
noises.

Checkthehydraulicsystem
uidlevel.

Checkthehydraulichoses
fordamage.

Checkforuidleaks.

Checkthefuellevel.

Checkthetirepressure.

Checktheinstrument
operation.

Checktheheight-of-cut
adjustment.

Lubricateallthegrease

2

ttings.

Touch-upanydamaged
paint.

Washthemachine.

1

Checktheglowplugandinjectornozzlesifstartingishard,thereisexcesssmoke,orroughrunningisnoted.

2

Immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted.

Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.

Sat.Sun.

NotationforAreasofConcern

Inspectionperformedby:

ItemDate

1

2

3

4

5

Information

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6

7

8

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualandcuttingunitOperator'sManualforadditional

maintenanceprocedures.

Note:Downloadafreecopyoftheelectricalorhydraulicschematicbyvisitingwww.Toro.comandsearching

foryourmachinefromtheManualslinkonthehomepage.

Pre-Maintenance
Procedures

RemovingtheHood

1.Unlatchandraisethehood.

2.Removethehairpincottersecuringthehood
pivottothemountingbrackets(Figure42).

Figure42

1.Hairpincotter

RemovingtheBattery
Cover

Loosentheknobsandremovethebatterycover
(Figure43).

Note:RefertoServicingtheBattery(page45)for

moreinformation.

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3.Slidethehoodtotherightside,lifttheother
side,andpullitoutofthebrackets.

Note:Reversetheproceduretoinstallthehood.

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Figure43

1.Batterycover

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Lubrication

GreasingtheBearingsand
Bushings

ServiceInterval:Every50hours(dailywhen

conditionsaredustyanddirty).

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthecutting
units,engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

LubricatethegreasettingsregularlywithNo.2
lithiumgrease.Lubricatethebearingsandbushings
dailywhenoperatingconditionsareextremelydusty
anddirty.Dustyanddirtyoperatingconditionscould
causedirttogetintothebearingsandbushings,
resultinginacceleratedwear.Lubricatethegrease
ttingsimmediatelyaftereverywashing,regardless
oftheintervalspecied.

Thegreasettinglocationsandquantitiesareas
follows:

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Figure45

•Rearlift-armpivotsandliftcylinders(3eachside);

refertoFigure46.

•Steeringpivot(Figure44)

Figure44

•Frontlift-armpivotsandliftcylinders(3each);

refertoFigure45.

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Figure46

•Cuttingunitpivots(2each);refertoFigure47.

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Figure47

•Neutraladjustmechanism(Figure48)

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Figure48

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

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CheckingtheEngine-Oil

•Mow/transportslide(Figure49)

Figure49

•Belttensionpivot(Figure50)

Figure50

Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;
however,theoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeand
aftertheengineisrststarted.

Crankcasecapacityisapproximately3.8L(4USqt)
withthelter.

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Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing
specications:

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

higher.

•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above0ºF(-17ºC))

•Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(all

temperatures)

Note:ToroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyour

distributorineither15W-40or10W-30viscosity.

Note:Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhen

theengineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedforthe
day.Ifithasalreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrain
backdowntothesumpforatleast10minutesbefore
checking.IftheoillevelisatorbelowtheAddmark
onthedipstick,addoiltobringtheoilleveltothe
Fullmark.Donotoverlltheengine.Iftheoillevel
isbetweentheFullandAddmarks,nooiladdition
isrequired.

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

2.Removethedipstick(Figure51)andwipeitwith
acleanrag.

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Figure51

1.Dipstick

3.Pushthedipstickdownintothedipsticktubeand
makesurethatitisseatedfully .Pullthedipstick
outandchecktheoillevel.

4.Iftheoillevelislow,removetheoil-llcap
(Figure52)andgraduallyaddsmallquantitiesof
oil,checkingthelevelfrequently,untilthelevel
reachestheFullmarkonthedipstick.

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

2.Releasethelatchessecuringtheair-cleaner
covertotheair-cleanerbody(Figure53).

3.Removethecoverfromtheair-cleanerbody
(Figure53).

4.Beforeremovingthelter,uselow-pressureair
(276kPa[40psi],cleananddry)tohelpremove

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largeaccumulationsofdebrispackedbetween
outsideofprimarylterandthecanister.

Note:Avoidusinghigh-pressureair,which

couldforcedirtthroughthelterintotheintake
tract.Thiscleaningprocesspreventsdebris
frommigratingintotheintakewhenyouremove
theprimarylter.

5.Removeandreplacethelter(Figure53).

Donotcleantheusedelementbecauseitcould
damagetheltermedia.

Figure52

1.Oil-llcap

5.Installtheoil-llcapandclosethehood.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every200hours(morefrequentlyin

extremelydustyordirtyconditions).

•Checktheair-cleanerbodyfordamagewhich

couldcauseanairleak.Replaceitifitisdamaged.
Checkthewholeintakesystemforleaks,damage,
orloosehoseclamps.

•Servicetheaircleanerattherecommended

serviceintervalorearlierifengineperformance
suffersduetoextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions.
Changingtheairlterbeforeitisnecessaryonly
increasesthechanceofdirtenteringtheengine
whenyouremovethelter.

•Besurethatthecoverisseatedcorrectlyand

sealswiththeair-cleanerbody .

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Figure53

1.Air-cleanercover2.Filter

6.Inspectthenewlterforshippingdamage,
checkingthesealingendofthelterandthe
body.

Important:Donotuseadamagedelement.

7.Insertthenewlterbyapplyingpressuretothe
outerrimoftheelementtoseatitinthecanister.

Important:Donotapplypressuretothe

exiblecenterofthelter.

8.Cleanthedirt-ejectionportlocatedinthe
removablecover.

9.Removetherubberoutletvalvefromthecover,
cleanthecavityandreplacetheoutletvalve.

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

11.Securethecoverlatches.

ChangingtheEngineOil
andFilter

FuelSystem
Maintenance

ServicingtheFuelTank

ServiceInterval:Every2years—Drainandcleanthe

fueltank.

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every150hours

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

2.Removeeitherdrainplug(Figure54)andlet
theoilowintoadrainpan.Whentheoilstops
owing,installthedrainplug.

Figure54

1.Engine-oildrainplugs

3.Removetheoillter(Figure55).

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthecutting
units,engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
andremovethekey.

Drainandcleanthetankifthefuelsystembecomes
contaminatedorifthemachinewillbestoredforan
extendedperiodoftime.Usecleanfueltoushout
thetank.

InspectingtheFuelLines
andConnections

ServiceInterval:Every400hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthecutting
units,engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,

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andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

Inspectthefuellinesandconnectionsfordeterioration,
damage,orlooseconnections.

Figure55

1.Engineoillter

4.Applyalightcoatofcleanoiltothenewlter
seal,andinstallthelter.

Important:Donotovertightenthelter.

5.Addoiltothecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page41).

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DrainingtheWater

BleedingAirfromthe

Separator

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Placeacleancontainerunderthefuellter.

3.Loosenthedrainvalveonthebottomofthelter
canister(Figure56).

Figure56

Injectors

Note:Usethisprocedureonlyifthefuelsystemhas

beenpurgedofairthroughnormalprimingprocedures
andtheenginedoesnotstart;refertoBleedingthe

FuelSystem(page29).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,and
shutofftheengine.

2.LoosenthepipeconnectiontotheNo.1nozzle
andholderassembly.

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Figure57

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1.Fuelinjectors

1.Waterseparator/lter
canister

2.Ventplug

4.Tightenthevalveafterdraining.

3.Drainvalve

ChangingtheFuelFilter
Canister

ServiceInterval:Every400hours

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe

cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Cleantheareawheretheltercanistermounts

(Figure56).

3.Removetheltercanisterandcleanthe

mountingsurface.

4.Lubricatethegasketontheltercanisterwith

cleanoil.

3.MovethethrottletotheFASTposition.

4.TurnthekeyinthekeyswitchtotheSTART
positionandwatchthefuelowaroundthe
connector.TurnthekeytotheOFFposition
whenthereisacontinuousow.

5.Tightenthepipeconnectorsecurely.

6.Repeattheprocedureontheremainingnozzles.

5.Installtheltercanisterbyhanduntilthegasket
contactsthemountingsurface;thenrotateitan
additional1/2turn.

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ElectricalSystem
Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst
andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal
rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthe

electrolytelevel(ifmachineisin
storage,checkevery30days).

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthecutting
units,engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,
andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.

Ifcorrosionoccursattheterminals,disconnectthe
cables,negative(–)cablerst,andscrapetheclamps
andterminalsseparately.Connectthecables,positive
(+)cablerst,andcoattheterminalswithpetroleum
jelly.

CheckingtheFuses

Thefusesintheelectricalsystemarelocatedunder
thecontrolpanel.

Maintainthebatteryelectrolytelevelandkeepthetop
ofthebatteryclean.Storethemachinewherethe
temperatureiscoolerratherthanwarmertoprevent
thebatteryfromdischargingmorerapidly .

Maintainthecelllevelwithdistilledordemineralized
water.Donotllthecellsabovethebottomofthesplit
ringinsideeachcell.Installthellercapswiththe
ventspointingtotherear(towardthefueltank).

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid
whichisfatalifconsumedandcausessevere
burns.

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

•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
availableforushingtheskin.

Keepthetopofthebatterycleanbywashingit
periodicallywithabrushdippedinammoniaor
bicarbonateofsodasolution.Flushthetopsurface
withwateraftercleaning.Donotremovetheller
capswhilecleaning.

Thebatterycablesmustbetightontheterminalsto
providegoodelectricalcontact.

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DriveSystem
Maintenance

WARNING

Ifthemachineisnotsupported
adequately,itmayaccidentallyfall,
injuringanyoneunderthemachine.

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Thetiresareover-inatedforshipping.Therefore,
releasesomeoftheairtoreducethepressure.The
correctairpressureinthetiresis83kPa(12psi).

Note:Maintaintherecommendedpressureinalltires

toensureagoodqualityofcutandpropermachine
performance.

DANGER

Lowtirepressuredecreasesmachinesidehill
stability.Thiscouldcausearollover,which
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Donotunder-inatethetires.

TorquingtheWheelNuts

ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour

Aftertherst10hours

Afrontwheelandarearwheelmustbe
raisedofftheground;otherwise,the
machinewillmoveduringadjustment.

3.Loosenthelocknutonthetractionadjustment
cam(Figure58).

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Figure58

1.Tractionadjustmentcam2.Locknut

Every200hours

Torquethewheelnutsto103to127N∙m(76to94
ft-lb).

WARNING

Failuretomaintainpropertorqueofthewheel
nutscouldresultinpersonalinjury.

Maintainpropertorqueofthewheelnuts.

AdjustingtheTraction
DriveforNeutral

Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetractionpedalisinthe
NEUTRALposition,adjustthetractioncam.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Raiseafrontwheelandarearwheelofftheoor
andplacesupportblocksundertheframe.

WARNING

Theenginemustberunningsothat
youcanmakeanaladjustmentof
thetractionadjustmentcam.Contact
withhotormovingpartscanresultin
personalinjury.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,andother
bodypartsawayfromthemufer,other
hotpartsoftheengine,androtating
parts.

4.Starttheengineandrotatethecamhexinboth
directionstodeterminethemidpositionofthe
neutralspan.

5.Tightenthelocknutsecuringtheadjustment.

6.Shutofftheengine.

7.Removethesupportblocksandlowerthe
machinetotheshopoor.Testdrivethe
machinetoensurethatitdoesnotmovewhen
thetractionpedalisinneutral.

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CoolingSystem
Maintenance

CAUTION

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,the
pressurized,hotcoolantcanescapeand
causeburns.

CoolingSystemSafety

•Swallowingenginecoolantcancausepoisoning;

keepoutofreachfromchildrenandpets.

•Dischargeofhot,pressurizedcoolantortouching

ahotradiatorandsurroundingpartscancause
severeburns.

–Alwaysallowtheenginetocoolatleast15

minutesbeforeremovingtheradiatorcap.

–Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,and

openthecapslowlytoallowsteamtoescape.

CheckingtheCooling
System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Cleandebrisofftheradiatordaily(Figure59).Clean
theradiatorhourlyifconditionsareextremelydusty
anddirty;refertoCleaningtheEngineCoolingSystem

(page48).

•Donotopentheradiatorcapwhenthe
engineisrunning.

•Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,
andopenthecapslowlytoallowsteamto
escape.

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

2.Checkthecoolantlevelintheexpansiontank
(Figure60).Withacoldengine,thecoolant
levelshouldbeapproximatelymidwaybetween
themarksonthesideofthetank.

3.Ifthecoolantlevelislow,removethe
expansion-tankcapandreplenishthesystem.

Donotoverllthetank.

4.Installtheexpansion-tankcap.

Figure59

1.Radiator

Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solution
ofwaterandpermanentethyleneglycolantifreeze.
Checkthecoolantlevelatthebeginningofeachday
beforestartingtheengine.

Thecapacityofthecoolingsystemisapproximately

5.7L(6USqt).

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Figure60

1.Expansiontank

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CleaningtheEngine
CoolingSystem

BrakeMaintenance

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removedebrisfromtheradiatordaily.Cleanitmore
frequentlyindirtyconditions.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Raisethehood.

3.Cleantheengineareathoroughlyofalldebris.

4.Cleanbothsidesoftheradiatorthoroughlywith
compressedair(Figure61).

AdjustingtheParking
Brake

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checkthe

adjustmentoftheparkingbrake.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Loosenthesetscrewsecuringtheknobtothe
parking-brakelever(Figure62).

1.Radiator

5.Closethehood.

Figure61

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Figure62

1.Parking-brakelever

2.Knob

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3.Rotatetheknobuntilaforceof133to178N(30
to40lb)isrequiredtoactuatethelever.

4.Tightenthesetscrewaftertheadjustmenthas
beenattained.

3.Setscrew

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BeltMaintenance

ServicingtheEngineBelts

theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Insertanutdriverorsmallpieceoftubingonto
theendofthebelttensioningspring.

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours—Checkthe

conditionandtensionofallbelts.

Every100hours—Checktheconditionand
tensionofallbelts.

TensioningtheAlternator/FanBelt

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Openthehood.

3.Checkthebelttensionbypressingthebelt
midwaybetweenthealternatorandcrankshaft
pulleys.

Note:With98N(22lb)offorce,thebeltshould

deect11mm(7/16inch).

WARNING

Thespringisunderaheavyloadand
couldcausepersonalinjury

Usecautionwhende-tensioningthe
spring.

3.Pushdownandforwardonthespringend
(Figure64)tounhookitfromthebracketand
releasetensiononthespring.

Figure63

1.Alternator/fanbelt

4.Ifthedeectionisincorrect,completethe
followingproceduretotensionthebelt:

A.Loosentheboltsecuringthebracetothe

engineandtheboltsecuringthealternator
tothebrace.

B.Insertaprybarbetweenthealternatorand

engineandprythealternatoroutward.

C.Whenthepropertensionisachieved,

tightenthealternatorandbraceboltsto
securetheadjustment.

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Figure64

1.Hydrostatdrivebelt

4.Replacethebelt.

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5.Reversetheproceduretotensionthespring.

2.Springend

ReplacingtheHydrostatDriveBelt

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff

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ControlsSystem

HydraulicSystem

Maintenance

AdjustingtheThrottle

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Positionthethrottleleverrearwardsothatit
stopsagainstthecontrolpanelslot.

3.Loosenthethrottlecableconnectoronthe
injectionpumpleverarm(Figure65).

Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved
withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections
andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto
thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic
uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic
system.

CheckingtheHydraulic

Figure65

1.Injectionpumpleverarm

4.Holdtheinjectionpumpleverarmagainstthe
lowidlestopandtightenthecableconnector.

5.Loosenthescrewssecuringthethrottlecontrol
tothecontrolpanel.

6.Pushthethrottlecontrolleveralloftheway
forward.

7.Slidethestopplateuntilitcontactsthethrottle
leverandtightenthescrewssecuringthethrottle
controltothecontrolpanel.

8.Ifthethrottledoesnotstayinpositionduring
operation,torquethelocknut,usedtosetthe
frictiondeviceonthethrottlelever,to5to6N∙m
(44to53in-lb).

Note:Themaximumforcerequiredtooperate

thethrottlelevershouldbe89N(20lb).

LinesandHoses

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

CheckingtheHydraulic
Fluid

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

thelevelofthehydraulicuid.

Thereservoirislledatthefactorywithhigh-quality
hydraulicuid.Thebesttimetocheckthehydraulic
oiliswhentheuidiscold.Themachineshouldbein
itstransportconguration.

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

2.Cleantheareaaroundthellerneckandcapof
thehydraulictank(Figure66).

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HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPoint
Anti-wearHydraulicFluid,ISOVG46

MaterialProperties:

Viscosity,ASTMD445cSt@40°C(104°F)

ViscosityIndexASTMD2270

44to48

140orhigher

Figure66

1.Hydraulic-tankcap

3.Removethecap.

4.Removethedipstickfromthellerneckand
wipeitwithacleanrag.Insertthedipstickinto
thellerneck;thenremoveitandchecktheuid
level.Theuidlevelshouldbewithin6mm(1/4
inch)ofthemarkonthedipstick.

5.Ifthelevelislow,addtheappropriateuidto
raisetheleveltothefullmark.

6.Installthedipstickandcapontothellerneck.

HydraulicFluid
Specications

PourPoint,ASTMD97-37°Cto-45°C(-34°F

IndustrySpecications:EatonVickers694(I-286-S,

M-2950-S/35VQ25or

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to-49°F)

M-2952-S)

Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless,

makingitdifculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditivefor
thehydraulicuidisavailablein20ml(0.67oz)
bottles.Abottleissufcientfor15to22L(4to6US
gallons)ofhydraulicuid.OrderPartNo.44-2500
fromyourauthorizedTorodistributor.

Important:T oroPremiumSynthetic

BiodegradableHydraulicFluidistheonly
syntheticbiodegradableuidapprovedbyToro.
Thisuidiscompatiblewiththeelastomersused
inTorohydraulicsystemsandissuitablefora
wide-rangeoftemperatureconditions.Thisuidis
compatiblewithconventionalmineraloils,butfor
maximumbiodegradabilityandperformance,the
hydraulicsystemshouldbethoroughlyushed
ofconventionaluid.Theoilisavailablein19L
(5USgallon)pailsor208L(55USgallon)drums
fromyourauthorizedTorodistributor.

Thereservoirislledatthefactorywithhigh-quality
hydraulicuid.Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuid
beforeyourststarttheengineanddailythereafter;
refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluid(page50).

Recommendedhydraulicuid:T oroPXExtended
LifeHydraulicFluid;availablein19L(5USgallon)
pailsor208L(55USgallon)drums.

Note:Amachineusingtherecommended

replacementuidrequireslessfrequentuidandlter
changes.

Alternativehydraulicuids:IfToroPXExtended
LifeHydraulicFluidisnotavailable,youmayuse
anotherconventional,petroleum-basedhydraulicuid
havingspecicationsthatfallwithinthelistedrange
forallthefollowingmaterialpropertiesandthatit
meetsindustrystandards.Donotusesyntheticuid.
Consultwithyourlubricantdistributortoidentifya
satisfactoryproduct.

Note:T orodoesnotassumeresponsibilityfor

damagecausedbyimpropersubstitutions,souse
productsonlyfromreputablemanufacturerswhowill
standbehindtheirrecommendation.

HydraulicFluidCapacity

22.7L(6USgallons);refertoHydraulicFluid

Specications(page51)

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ChangingtheHydraulic
Fluid

ServiceInterval:Every2,000hours—Ifyou

areusingtherecommended
hydraulicuid,changethe

hydraulicuid.

Every800hours—Ifyouarenotusingthe

recommendedhydraulicuidorhaveever
lledthereservoirwithanalternativeuid,

changethehydraulicuid.

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbefore
performinganymaintenancetothehydraulic
system.

Important:Useonlythehydraulicuids

specied.Otheruidscouldcausesystem
damage.

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Figure68

1.Hydraulicllcap

Iftheuidbecomescontaminated,contactyour
localTorodistributorbecausethesystemmustbe
ushed.Contaminateduidlooksmilkyorblackwhen
comparedtocleanoil.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

2.Disconnectthelargehydraulichose(Figure67)
fromthereservoirandletthehydraulicuidow
intoadrainpan.

5.Installthereservoircap.Starttheengineand
useallofthehydrauliccontrolstodistributethe
hydraulicuidthroughoutthesystem.

6.Checkforleaks;thenshutofftheengine.

7.Checktheuidlevelandaddenoughtoraise
theleveltoFullmarkonthedipstick.

Important:Donotoverllthereservoir.

ChangingtheHydraulic
Filter

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours—Ifyou

areusingtherecommended
hydraulicuid,replacethe

hydrauliclter.

Every800hours—Ifyouarenotusingthe

recommendedhydraulicuidorhaveever
lledthereservoirwithanalternativeuid,

replacethehydrauliclter.

Figure67

1.Hydraulichose

3.Installthehydraulichosewhenhydraulicuid
stopsdraining.

4.Fillthereservoir(Figure68)withapproximately

22.7L(6USgallons)ofhydraulicuid;referto

HydraulicFluidSpecications(page51).

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbefore

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performinganymaintenancetothehydraulic
system.

UseagenuineT ororeplacementlter,PartNo.
86-3010.

Important:Useofanyotherltermayvoidthe

warrantyonsomecomponents.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff

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theengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition
switch.

CuttingUnitSystem

2.Cleanaroundtheltermountingarea.Placea
drainpanunderthelter(Figure69)andremove
thelter.

Figure69

1.Hydrauliclter

Maintenance

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladeorbedknifecanbreak,and
apiececouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders,
resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladesandbedknivesperiodicallyfor

excessivewearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Weargloves

andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceorbacklapthebladesandbedknives;
neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmachineswithmultiplecuttingunits,takecare

whenrotatingacuttingunit;itcancausethereels
intheothercuttingunitstorotate.

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Checkingthe
Reel-to-BedknifeContact

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

3.Lubricatethenewltergasketandllthelter
withhydraulicuid.

4.Ensurethattheltermountingareaisclean.
Screwthelteronuntilthegasketcontactsthe
mountingplate;thentightenthelter1/2turn.

5.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes
topurgeairfromthesystem.Shutofftheengine
andcheckforleaks.

Eachdaybeforeoperating,checkthereel-to-bedknife
contact,regardlessofwhetherthequalityofcuthad
previouslybeenacceptable.Theremustbelight
contactacrossthefulllengthofthereelandthe
bedknife(refertoAdjustingtheReeltoBedknifeinthe
cuttingunitOperator'sManual).

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UsingtheOptionalGauge
Bar

Usethegaugebar(Figure70)toadjustthecutting
unit.RefertothecuttingunitOperator'sManualfor
theadjustmentprocedure.

Figure70

4.Starttheengineandallowittorunatlowidle
speed.

DANGER

Changingtheenginespeedwhile
backlappingmaycausethecuttingunits
tostall.

•Neverchangetheenginespeedwhile
backlapping

•Backlaponlyatidleenginespeed.

5.Setthereelspeedcontroltoposition1(Figure

71).

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1.Gaugebar4.Holesusedforsetting
groomerHOG

2.Heightadjustingscrew5.Holenotused

3.Nut

BacklappingtheCutting
Units

WARNING

Contactwiththecuttingunitsorothermoving
partscanresultinpersonalinjury.

•Keepyourngers,hands,andclothing
awayfromthecuttingunitsandother
movingparts.

•Neverattempttoturnthecuttingunitsby
handorfootwhiletheengineisrunning.

Note:Whenbacklapping,allthecuttingunitsoperate

together.

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Figure71

1.Backlaplever2.Reelspeedcontrolknob

6.MovethebacklaplevertotheR(backlap)
position(Figure71).

DANGER

Contactingthecuttingunitswhenthey
aremovingcouldcausepersonalinjury .

Toavoidpersonalinjury,becertainthat
youareclearofthecuttingunitsbefore
proceeding.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff
theengine,andmovetheEnable/Disableswitch
totheDISABLEposition.

2.Raisetheoorpaneltoexposethecontrols.

3.Maketheinitialreel-to-bedknifeadjustments
appropriateforbacklapping;refertothecutting
unitOperator'sManual.

7.WiththeMow/TransportleverintheMOW
position,movetheEnable/Disableswitchto
theENABLEposition.MovetheLowerMow/Lift
controlforwardtostartthebacklappingoperation
onthedesignatedcuttingunits.

8.Applylappingcompoundwithalong-handle
brush.Neveruseashort-handledbrush.

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9.Ifthecuttingunitsstallorbecomeerraticwhile
backlapping,selectahigherreelspeedsetting
untilthespeedstabilizes,thenreturnthereel
speedtosetting1ortoyourdesiredspeed.

10.T omakeanadjustmenttothecuttingunitswhile
backlapping,turnthecuttingunitsoffbymoving
theLowerMow/Raiseleverrearward;the
Enable/DisableswitchtotheDISABLEposition,
andshutofftheengine.Aftercompletingthe
adjustments,repeatsteps5through9.

11.Repeattheprocedureforallthecuttingunits
thatyouwanttobacklap.

12.Whenyouarenished,returnthebacklaplever
totheMOWposition,lowertheoorpanel,and
washalllappingcompoundoffofthecutting
units.Adjustthecuttingunitreel-to-bedknife
contactasneeded.Movethecuttingunitreel
speedcontroltothedesiredmowingposition.

Important:Ifthebacklapswitchisnot

returnedtotheF(MOW)positionafter
backlapping,thecuttingunitswillnotraise
orfunctionproperly.

Cleaning

WashingtheMachine

Washthemachineasneededusingwateralone
orwithamilddetergent.Y oumayusearagwhen
washingthemachine.

Important:Donotusebrackishorreclaimed

watertocleanthemachine.

Important:Donotusepower-washingequipment

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

Important:Donotwashthemachinewiththe

enginerunning.Washingthemachinewiththe
enginerunningmayresultininternalengine
damage.

Note:Forabettercuttingedge,runaleacross

thefrontfaceofthebedknifeafterlapping.This
removesanyburrsorroughedgesthatmay
havebuiltuponthecuttingedge.

55

Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

PreparingtheEngine

1.Draintheengineoilfromtheoilpanandinstall
thedrainplug.

2.Removeanddiscardtheoillter.Installanew
oillter.

3.Filltheenginewithspeciedmotoroil.

4.Starttheengineandrunitatidlespeedfor
approximately2minutes.

5.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

6.Flushthefueltankwithfresh,cleanfuel.

PreparingtheTractionUnit

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

2.Thoroughlycleanthetractionunit,cuttingunits,
andtheengine.

3.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page46).

4.Checkallfastenersforlooseness;tightenthem
asnecessary.

5.Greaseoroilallgreasettingsandpivotpoints.
Wipeupanyexcesslubricant.

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

7.Servicethebatteryandcablesasfollows;refer
toElectricalSystemSafety(page45):

A.Removethebatteryterminalsfromthe

batteryposts.

7.Secureallofthefuel-systemttings.

8.Thoroughlycleanandservicetheair-cleaner
assembly.

9.Sealtheair-cleanerinletandtheexhaustoutlet
withweatherprooftape.

10.Checktheantifreezeprotectionandadda
50/50solutionofwaterandethyleneglycol
antifreezeasneededfortheexpectedminimum
temperatureinyourarea.

B.Cleanthebattery,terminals,andpostswith

awirebrushandbaking-sodasolution.

C.Coatthecableterminalsandbatteryposts

withGrafo112Xskin-overgrease(T oroPart
No.505-47)orpetroleumjellytoprevent
corrosion.

D.Slowlychargethebatteryevery60days

for24hourstopreventleadsulfationofthe
battery.

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HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

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causedbyfailuretoperformrequiredmaintenanceandadjustmentsarenot
coveredunderthiswarranty.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement

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

•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended

maintenanceand/oradjustments.

•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive,

negligent,orrecklessmanner.

•Partsconsumedthroughusethatarenotdefective.Examplesofparts

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

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence,including,butnotlimitedto,

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

Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted
fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart.
Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe
originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.Torowillmake
thenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyorreplace
it.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.

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.

LifetimeCrankshaftWarranty(ProStripe02657Model

Only)

TheProstripewhichisttedwithagenuineT oroFrictionDiscand
Crank-SafeBladeBrakeClutch(integratedBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)+
FrictionDiscassembly)asoriginalequipmentandusedbytheoriginal
purchaserinaccordancewithrecommendedoperatingandmaintenance
procedures,arecoveredbyaLifetimeWarrantyagainstenginecrankshaft
bending.Machinesttedwithfrictionwashers,BladeBrakeClutch(BBC)
unitsandothersuchdevicesarenotcoveredbytheLifetimeCrankshaft
Warranty.

MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense

Enginetune-up,lubrication,cleaningandpolishing,replacementoflters,
coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe
normalservicesT oroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.

GeneralConditions

RepairbyanAuthorizedToroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy
underthiswarranty.

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

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

NoteRegardingEmissionsWarranty

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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