Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Rotary Mower User manual

FormNo.3439-239RevA

Groundsmaster

®

3500-DRotary

Mower

ModelNo.30807—SerialNo.407170000andUp

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3439-239*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean

directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct

specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode

Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon

anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered

landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark

arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin

effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,

equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied

forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental

ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission

ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,

andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough

theenginemanufacturer.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits

constituentsareknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

andotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

Thismachineisamulti-purposemachineintended

tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin

commercialapplications.Itisdesignedprimarilyfor

mowinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf

courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended

usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation

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provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

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productinformation.

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ModelNo.

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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

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Contents

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

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

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

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

1Activating,Charging,andConnectingthe

Battery...........................................................11

2CheckingtheAngleIndicator.........................12

3InstallingtheCEDecals.................................13

4InstallingtheHoodLatch................................14

5InstallingtheExhaustGuard..........................15

6AdjustingtheLiftArms...................................16

7AdjustingtheCarrierFrame...........................17

8AdjustingtheHeightofCut.............................18

9AdjustingtheRollerScraper...........................18

10InstallingtheMulchingBafe........................19

ProductOverview...................................................20

Controls...........................................................20

Specications..................................................23

Attachments/Accessories.................................24

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

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

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................25

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................26

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................26

CheckingtheHydraulicSystem........................26

SelectingaBlade..............................................26

ChoosingAccessories......................................27

CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..............27

DuringOperation.................................................28

DuringOperationSafety...................................28

StartingtheEngine...........................................29

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................29

Standard-ControlModule(SCM)......................30

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

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

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

HaulingtheMachine.........................................33

LocatingtheTie-DownPoints...........................34

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

Maintenance...........................................................35

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........35

DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................36

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................38

MaintenanceSafety..........................................38

PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............38

RemovingtheHood..........................................38

UsingtheCuttingUnitServiceLatch

......................................................................39

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

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

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

EngineSafety...................................................43

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................43

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

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................46

DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................46

InspectingtheFuelLinesand

Connections..................................................46

ServicingtheWaterSeparator..........................46

BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................46

BleedingAirfromtheInjectors..........................47

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

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................47

ServicingtheBattery.........................................47

ServicingtheFuses..........................................48

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................48

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................48

CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheel-Lug

Nuts..............................................................48

AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............49

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................50

CoolingSystemSafety.....................................50

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................50

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................51

BrakeMaintenance.............................................51

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................51

BeltMaintenance................................................52

ServicingtheEngineBelts................................52

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................53

AdjustingtheThrottle........................................53

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................53

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................53

ServicingtheHydraulicFluid............................53

CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................56

SeparatingtheCuttingUnitsfromthe

TractionUnit..................................................56

MountingtheCuttingUnitstotheTraction

Unit...............................................................57

ServicingtheBladePlane.................................57

ServicingtheFrontRoller.................................58

BladeMaintenance..............................................59

BladeSafety.....................................................59

ServicingtheBlade...........................................59

Storage...................................................................61

StorageSafety..................................................61

PreparingtheMachineforStorage...................61

StoringtheCuttingUnits...................................62

3

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

ANSIB71.4-2017andwithENISO5395whenyou

completethesetupproceduresandinstalltheCEkit,

pertheDeclarationofConformity.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand

feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety

instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat

causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty

damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromrotating

parts.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe

operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool

beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan

resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways

payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,which

meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety

instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions

mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

decal93-6681

93-6681

1.Cutting/dismemberment—hazard,fan-stayawayfrom

movingparts.

decal93-7276

93-7276

1.Explosionhazard—weareyeprotection.

2.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—toperformrstaid,

ushwithwater.

3.Firehazard—nore,openames,orsmoking.

4.Poisonhazard—keepchildrenawayfromthebattery.

decal93-7818

93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson

torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N∙m(85-110ft-lb).

decal94-3353

94-3353

1.Crushinghazardofhand—keephandsaway.

99-3444

decal99-3444

99-3444

1.Transportspeed—fast

2.Mowingspeed—slow

decal106-6755

106-6755

1.Enginecoolantunder

pressure

3.Warning—donottouchthe

hotsurface.

2.Explosionhazard—read

theOperator'sManual.

4.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

decal117-3270

117-3270

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand;entanglement

hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards

andshieldsinplace.

5

decal117-4764

117-4764

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

2.Cuttinghazardofhand,mowerblade—stayawayfrom

movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Cuttinghazardoffoot,mowerblade—stayawayfrom

movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

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

decal121-3628

121-3628

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandard

stabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe

maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Reviewthe

instructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’s

Manualaswellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethe

machinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthe

conditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincan

resultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,

keepthecuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthe

machineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingon

slopescancausethemachinetobecomeunstable.

1.Tippinghazard—donotdriveacrossslopesgreaterthan

25°.

decal121-3598

121-3598

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandard

stabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe

maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Reviewthe

instructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’s

Manualaswellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethe

machinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineinthe

conditionsonthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincan

resultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,

keepthecuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthe

machineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingon

slopescancausethemachinetobecomeunstable.

1.Tippinghazard—donotdriveacrossslopesgreaterthan

17°.

decal133-8062

133-8062

6

decal106-9290

106-9290

1.Inputs5.Inseat

9.Outputs13.Start

2.Notactive

6.Powertake-off(PTO)10.Powertake-off(PTO)

14.Power

3.High-temperature

shutdown

7.Parkingbrakeoff11.Start

4.High-temperaturewarning8.Neutral

12.Energizetorun(ETR)

decal121-3627

121-3627

1.Height-of-cutsettings

7

decal121-3623

121-3623

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donotoperatethe

machineunlessyouhavereceivedtraining.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforetowingthe

machine.

6.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

3.Tippinghazard—slowthemachinebeforeturning;when

drivingonslopes,keepthecuttingunitsloweredandyour

seatbeltfastened.

7.Entanglementhazard—keepawayfrommovingparts;keep

allguardsandshieldsinplace.

4.Warning—donotparkonslopes;engagetheparkingbrake,

stopthecuttingunits,lowertheattachments,shutoffthe

engine,andremovethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeleaving

themachine.

8

decal138-6974

138-6974

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

decal139-6027

139-6027

1.PTO—Disengage

7.Raisethecuttingunits.

2.PTO—Engage8.Engine—Shutoff

3.Movethecuttingunits

right.

9.Engine—Run

4.Lowerthecuttingunits.

10.Engine—Start

5.Lock11.Fast

6.Movethecuttingunitsleft.12.Slow

9

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

Qty.

Use

1

Nopartsrequired

–

Activate,charge,andconnectthe

battery.

2

Inclinometer1

Checktheangleindicator.

CEwarningdecal

1

Productionyeardecal1

3

CEmarkdecal

1

InstalltheCEdecals(ifrequired).

Hood-latchbracket1

Rivet2

Washer1

Screw(1/4x2inches)

1

4

Locknut(1/4inch)

1

Installthehoodlatch(CEmachines

only).

Exhaustguard1

5

Self-tappingscrew

4

Installtheexhaustguard(CEonly).

6

Nopartsrequired

–

Adjusttheliftarms.

7

Nopartsrequired

–

Adjustthecarrierframe.

8

Nopartsrequired

–

Adjusttheheightofcut.

9

Nopartsrequired

–

Adjusttherollerscraper(optional).

10

Nopartsrequired

–

Installthemulchingbafe(optional).

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Qty.

Use

Operator'sManual

1

Reviewitbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Engineowner'smanual1

Useittoreferenceengineinformation.

DeclarationofConformity

1

Ignitionkeys2

Starttheengine.

10

1

Activating,Charging,and

ConnectingtheBattery

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Note:Ifthebatteryisnotlledwithelectrolyteor

activated,purchasebulkelectrolytewith1.26specic

gravityfromalocalbattery-supplyoutletandadditto

thebattery.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid

whichisfatalwhenconsumedandcauses

severeburns.

•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact

withskin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafety

glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubber

glovestoprotectyourhands.

•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways

availableforushingtheskin.

1.Removethebatterycover(Figure3).

g031567

Figure3

1.Batterycover

2.Removethellercapsfromthebatteryand

slowlylleachcelluntiltheelectrolyteisjust

abovetheplates.

3.Installthellercapsandconnecta3to4A

batterychargertothebatteryposts.

Note:Chargethebatteryatarateof3to4A

for4to8hours.

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgasses

thatcanexplode.

•Keepsparksandamesawayfrom

battery.

•Neversmokenearthebattery.

4.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthe

chargerfromtheelectricaloutletandbattery

posts.

5.Removethellercaps.

6.Slowlyaddelectrolytetoeachcelluntilthelevel

isuptothellring.

Important:Donotoverllthebattery.

Electrolytewilloverowontootherparts

ofthemachineandseverecorrosionand

deteriorationwillresult.

7.Installthellercaps.

8.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+)

terminalandthenegativecable(black)tothe

negative(–)terminalofthebatteryandsecure

themwiththeboltsandnuts(Figure4).

Note:Ensurethatthepositive(+)terminalisall

thewayontothepostandthecableispositioned

snugtothebattery.Thecablemustnotcontact

thebatterycover.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcould

damagethetractorandcables,causing

sparks.Sparkscancausethebattery

gasestoexplode,resultinginpersonal

injury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative

(black)batterycablebefore

disconnectingthepositive(red)

cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)

batterycablebeforeconnectingthe

negative(black)cable.

11

g031568

Figure4

1.Negative(–)batterycable2.Positive(+)batterycable

Important:Ifyoueverremovethebattery,

installthebattery-clampboltswiththebolt

headspositionedonthebottomsideand

thenutsonthetopside.Iftheclampbolts

arereversed,theymayinterferewiththe

hydraulictubeswhenshiftingthecutting

units.

9.CoatbothbatteryconnectionswithGrafo112X

(skinover)grease(ToroPartNo.505-47),

petroleumjelly,orlightgreasetoprevent

corrosion.

10.Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminal

topreventapossibleshortfromoccurring.

11.Installthebatterycover.

2

CheckingtheAngle

Indicator

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Inclinometer

Procedure

1.Parkthemachineonaat,levelsurface.

2.Verifythatthemachineislevelbyplacing

ahandheldinclinometer(suppliedwiththe

machine)ontheframecrossrail,bythefuel

tank(Figure5).

Note:Theinclinometershouldreadat0°when

viewedfromtheoperatingposition.

g031569

Figure5

1.Angleindicator

3.Iftheinclinometerdoesnotread0°,movethe

machinetoadifferentlocationtoobtaina0°

reading.

Note:Theangleindicator,mountedonthe

machine,shouldnowread0°also.

4.Iftheangleindicatordoesnotread0°,loosenthe

2screwsandnutssecuringtheangleindicator

tothemountingbracket,adjusttheindicatorto

obtaina0°reading,andtightenthebolts.

12

3

InstallingtheCEDecals

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

CEwarningdecal

1Productionyeardecal

1

CEmarkdecal

Procedure

IfthismachinewillbeusedforCE,afxtheCE

warningdecal(121-3598)overtheexistingwarning

decal(121-3628).

g278676

Figure6

1.CEwarningdecal

IfthismachinewillbeusedforCE,afxtheproduction

yeardecalandCEmarkdecalnexttotheserialplate

(Figure7).

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Figure7

1.Serialplate

3.Productionyeardecal

2.CEmarkdecal

13

4

InstallingtheHoodLatch

CEMachinesOnly

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Hood-latchbracket

2Rivet

1Washer

1

Screw(1/4x2inches)

1

Locknut(1/4inch)

Procedure

1.Unhookthehoodlatchfromthehood-latch

bracket.

2.Removethe2rivetssecuringthehood-latch

brackettothehood(Figure8).

g012628

Figure8

1.Hood-latchbracket2.Rivets

3.Removethehood-latchbracketfromthehood.

4.Whilealigningthemountingholes,positionthe

CElockbracketandthehood-latchbracketonto

thehood(Figure9).

Note:Thelockbracketmustbeagainstthe

hood.Donotremovetheboltandnutfromthe

lock-bracketarm.

g012629

Figure9

1.CElockbracket

2.Boltandnut

5.Alignthewasherswiththeholesontheinsideof

thehood.

6.Rivetthebracketsandthewasherstothehood

(Figure9).

7.Hookthelatchontothehood-latchbracket

(Figure10).

g012630

Figure10

1.Hoodlatch

8.Installtheboltintotheotherarmofthe

hood-latchbrackettolockthelatchinposition

(Figure11).Tightentheboltbutdonottighten

thenut.

14

g012631

Figure11

1.Bolt

3.Armofhood-latchbracket

2.Nut

5

InstallingtheExhaust

Guard

CEModelsOnly

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1Exhaustguard

4

Self-tappingscrew

Procedure

1.Positiontheexhaustguardaroundthemufer

whilealigningthemountingholeswiththeholes

intheframe(Figure12).

g008875

Figure12

1.Exhaustguard

2.Securetheexhaustguardtotheframewith4

self-tappingscrews(Figure12).

15

6

AdjustingtheLiftArms

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,and

ensurethattheclearancebetweeneachliftarm

andtheoor-platebracketis5to8mm(0.18to

0.32inch)asshowninFigure13.

g031571

Figure13

Cuttingunitsremovedforclarity

1.Floor-platebracket

3.Liftarm

2.Clearance

Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust

itasfollows:

A.Backoffthestopbolts(Figure14).

g031572

Figure14

1.Stopbolt3.Liftarm

2.Clearance

B.Backoffthejamnutonthecylinder(Figure

15).

g031573

Figure15

1.Jamnut2.Frontcylinder

C.Removethepinfromtherodendandrotate

theclevis.

D.Installthepinandchecktheclearance.

Note:Repeattheprocedureifrequired.

E.Tightentheclevisjamnut.

2.Ensurethattheclearancebetweeneachliftarm

andstopboltis0.13to1.02mm(0.005to0.040

inch)asshowninFigure14.

Note:Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust

thestopboltstoattaintheproperclearance.

3.Starttheengine,raisethecuttingunits,and

ensurethattheclearancebetweenthewear

straponthetopoftherear-cutting-unitwearbar

andthebumperstrapis0.51to2.54mm(0.02

to0.10inch)asshowninFigure16.

g031574

Figure16

1.Wearbar2.Bumperstrap

Iftheclearanceisnotinthisrange,adjust

therearcylinderasfollows:

Note:Iftherear-liftarmclunksduringtransport,

youcanreduceclearance.

A.Lowerthecuttingunitsandbackoffthejam

nutonthecylinder(Figure17).

16

g031575

Figure17

1.Rearcylinder2.Adjustingnut

B.Graspthecylinderrodclosetothenutwith

apliersandrag,androtatetherod.

C.Raisethecuttingunitsandcheckthe

clearance.

Note:Repeattheprocedureifrequired.

D.Tightentheclevisjamnut.

Important:Lackofclearanceatthefrontstopsor

rearwearbarcoulddamagetheliftarms.

7

AdjustingtheCarrierFrame

NoPartsRequired

AdjustingtheFrontCuttingUnits

Thefrontandrearcuttingunitsrequiredifferent

mountingpositions.Thefrontcuttingunithas2

mountingpositionsdependingonwhatheightofcut

anddegreeofcuttingunitrotationyoudesire.

1.Forheightsofcutinthe2to7.6cm(3/4to3

inches)range,mountthefrontcarrierframesin

thelower,frontmountingholes(Figure18).

Note:Thispermitsmoreuptravelofthecutting

unitsrelativetothemachinewhenapproaching

suddenchangesinuphillterrain.Itdoes,

however,limittheclearanceofthechamberto

thecarrierwhencrestingsharp,smallhills.

g031576

Figure18

1.Upper,frontcuttingunit

mountinghole

3.Rearcuttingunitmounting

hole

2.Lower,frontcuttingunit

mountinghole

2.Forheightsofcutinthe6.3to10cm(2-1/2to4

inches)range,mountthefrontcarrierframesin

theupper,frontmountingholes(Figure18).

Note:Thisincreasesthechambertocarrier

clearanceduetothehigherpositionofthe

cuttingchamber,butcausesthecuttingunitto

reachitsmaximumuptravelmorequickly.

17

AdjustingtheRearCuttingUnit

Thefrontandrearcuttingunitsrequiredifferent

mountingpositions.Therearcuttingunithas1

mountingpositionforproperalignmentwiththe

Sidewinder®unitundertheframe.

Forallheightsofcut,mounttherearcuttingunitinthe

rearmountingholes(Figure18).

8

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Important:Thiscuttingdeckoftencuts

approximately6mm(1/4inch)lowerthanareel

cuttingunitwiththesamebenchsetting.Itmay

benecessarytohavetherotarycuttingdecks

benchset6mm(1/4inch)abovethatofthereels

cuttinginthesamearea.

Important:Accesstotherearcuttingunitsis

greatlyimprovedbyremovingthecuttingunit

fromthemachine.Ifthemachineisequippedwith

aSidewinder®unit,side-windthecuttingunitsto

theright,removetherearcuttingunit,andslide

itouttotherightside.

1.Lowerthecuttingdecktotheground,shutoff

theengine,andremovetheignitionkey.

2.Loosentheboltsecuringeachheight-of-cut

brackettotheheight-of-cutplate(frontandeach

side)asshowninFigure19.

g031577

Figure19

1.Spacer3.Height-of-cutbracket

2.Height-of-cutplate

3.Beginningwiththefrontadjustment,removethe

bolt.

4.Whilesupportingthechamber,removethe

spacer(Figure19).

5.Movethechambertothedesiredheightof

cutandinstallaspacerintothedesignated

height-of-cutholeandslot(Figure20).

g026184

Figure20

6.Positionthetappedplateinlinewiththespacer.

7.Installthebolt(ngertight).

8.Repeatsteps4to7foreachsideadjustment.

9.Tightenthe3boltsto41N∙m(30ft-lb).

Note:Tightenthefrontboltrst.

Note:Adjustmentsofmorethan3.8cm(1-1/2

inches)mayrequiretemporaryassemblyto

anintermediateheighttopreventbinding(for

example,changingfrom3.1to7cm(1-1/4to

2-3/4inches)heightofcut).

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AdjustingtheRoller

Scraper

Optional

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Theoptionalrearrollerscraperfunctionsbestwhen

thereisanevengapof0.5to1mm(0.02to0.04inch)

betweenthescraperandtheroller.

1.Loosenthegreasettingandthemounting

screw(Figure21).

g031578

Figure21

1.Rollerscraper

3.Greasetting

2.Mountingscrew

2.Slidethescraperupordownuntilyouobtaina

gapof0.5to1mm(0.02to0.04inch)between

therodandtheroller.

3.Tightenthegreasettingandscrewto41N∙m

(30ft-lb)inanalternatingsequence.

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InstallingtheMulching

Bafe

Optional

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

ContactyourauthorizedT orodistributorforthecorrect

mulchingbafe.

1.Thoroughlycleandebrisfromthemountingholes

ontherearwallandleftwallofthechamber.

2.Installthemulchingbafeintherearopening

andsecureitwith5ange-headbolts(Figure

22).

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Figure22

1.Mulchingbafe

2.Flange-headbolt

3.Verifythatthemulchingbafedoesnotinterfere

withthetipofthebladeanddoesnotprotrude

insidethesurfaceoftherearchamberwall.

DANGER

Usingthehigh-liftbladewiththe

mulchingbafecouldcausetheblade

tobreak,resultinginpersonalinjuryor

death.

Donotusethehigh-liftbladewiththe

bafe.

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ProductOverview

Controls

g031595

Figure23

1.Tilt-steeringlever4.Forwardtractionpedal

2.Angleindicator

5.Mow/transportslide

3.Reversetractionpedal6.Indicatorslot

g021539

Figure24

1.Throttle

7.PTOswitch

2.Hourmeter

8.Cutting-unitshiftlever

3.Glow-plug-indicatorlight

9.Keyswitch

4.Oil-pressurelight

10.Parkingswitch

5.Check-enginelight11.Lift-locklever

6.Alternatorlight

TractionPedals

Presstheforwardtractionpedaltomoveforward.

Pressreversetractionpedaltomovebackwardorto

assistinstoppingwhenmovingforward(Figure23).

Note:Allowthepedaltomoveormoveittothe

NEUTRALpositiontostopthemachine.

Tilt-SteeringLever

Pullthetilt-steeringleverbacktotiltthesteeringwheel

tothedesiredposition,thenpushtheleverforwardto

tighten(Figure23).

ParkingBrake

Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking

braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.

Toengagetheparkingbrake,pulluponthelever

(Figure24).

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoupressthe

tractionpedalwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitchisusedtostart,stop,andpreheat

theengine.Theignitionswitchhas3positions:

OFF,ON/PREHEAT,andSTART.Rotatethekeytothe

ON/PREHEATpositionuntiltheglow-plug-indicatorlight

goesout(approximately7seconds);thenrotatethe

keytotheSTARTpositiontoengagethestartermotor.

Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts(Figure24).

Toshutofftheengine,rotatethekeytotheOFF

position.

Note:Removethekeyfromtheswitchtoprevent

accidentalstarting.

Seat-AdjustmentLever

Movetheseat-adjustmentleverundertheseattothe

left,slidetheseattothedesiredposition,andmove

thelevertotherighttolocktheseatintoposition

(Figure25).

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeregisterstheamountoffuelinthetank

(Figure25).

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