Toro 132cm Z Master 4000 Series Riding Mower User manual

Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3441-675RevB
ZMaster
®
4000SeriesRiding
Mower
with122cm,132cm,or152cmTURBO
FORCE
®
Mower
ModelNo.74048TE—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.74053TE—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.74056TE—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3441-675*
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation
includedwiththemachine.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque
ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof
AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As
conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating
requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass
ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto
theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith
themachine.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns
onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
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ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid
accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword
Danger,Warning,orCaution.
Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath
orseriousinjury.
Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror
moderateinjury.
sa-black
Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
Specications..................................................13
Attachments/Accessories.................................13
BeforeOperation.................................................14
BeforeOperationSafety...................................14
AddingFuel......................................................15
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................15
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................16
UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem
(ROPS).........................................................16
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................17
PositioningtheSeat..........................................18
AdjustingtheRear-ShockAssemblies..............18
DuringOperation.................................................19
DuringOperationSafety...................................19
EnteringtheOperatorsPosition.......................22
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................22
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................23
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................23
OperatingtheChoke........................................23
StartingtheEngine...........................................24
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................24
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................25
DrivingtheMachine..........................................25
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................26
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................27
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................28
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................28
OperatingTips.................................................29
AfterOperation....................................................30
AfterOperationSafety......................................30
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................30
UsingtheDrive-WeelReleaseValves...............31
TransportingtheMachine.................................32
Maintenance...........................................................34
MaintenanceSafety..........................................34
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........34
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................35
ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain..................35
RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard.....................35
Lubrication..........................................................36
GreasingtheMachine.......................................36
LubricatingtheMowerDeck-LiftPivots.............36
GreasingtheCasterPivots...............................37
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................37
EngineMaintenance...........................................38
EngineSafety...................................................38
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................38
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................39
ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)..............................41
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................43
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................43
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................43
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................44
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................44
ServicingtheBattery.........................................44
ServicingtheFuses..........................................46
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................46
CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................46
AdjustingtheTracking......................................46
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................47
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................47
BrakeMaintenance.............................................48
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................48
BeltMaintenance................................................48
InspectingtheBelts..........................................48
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................48
ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive
Belt................................................................50
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................51
AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............51
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............52
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................53
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................53
Hydraulic-FluidSpecications..........................53
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................54
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filters............................................................54
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem.........................55
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................56
BladeSafety.....................................................56
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................56
AdjustingtheSide-to-SideLevelingandthe
BladeSlope..................................................59
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................61
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................62
Cleaning..............................................................63
CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................63
CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................63
DisposingofWaste...........................................63
Storage...................................................................64
StorageSafety..................................................64
CleaningandStorage.......................................64
Troubleshooting......................................................65
Schematics.............................................................67
3
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
Keepbystandersandchildrenaway.
Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Allowonlypeople
whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe
instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperateor
servicethemachine.
Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or
onslopesgreaterthan15°.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards,
safetyswitches,andothersafetyprotective
devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperly.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or
storingit.
4
SlopeIndicator
g011841
Figure3
Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof
hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
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
decal99-8936
99-8936
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
6
decal107-3069
107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat
belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do
notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
decal144-2687
144-2687
1.Tractionbeltrouting
decal109-6035
109-6035
decal127-0326
127-0326
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removethekeyand
readtheOperator's
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
2.Heightofcut
decal115-9625
115-9625
1.Parking
brake—disengaged
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
7
decal116-5610
116–5610
1.Hourmeter4.Neutral
2.Powertake-off(PTO)5.Operatorpresenceswitch
3.Parkingbrake6.Battery
decal116-8283
116-8283
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto75to81N∙m(55to60ft-lb).
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal117-3848
117-3848
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,raiseddeector—donotoperate
withoutthedeector,dischargecover,orgrasscollection
systeminplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower
blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
decal126-4363
126-4363
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt.Shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore
adjusting,servicingorcleaningthemachine.
decal126-9939
126-9939
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual
2.Filltobottomofllerneck;
warning–donotoverllthe
tank
8
decal140-4927
140-4927
1.Heightofcut(inches/millimeters)
decal132-5067
132-5067
decal144-6569
144-6569
1.Worklight
3.Slow
2.Fast
9
decal144-2669
144-2669
1.Checktheengine-oillevel.4.Greasethecasterwheel.
2.Checkthehydraulic-uid
level.
5.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
3.Checkthetirepressure.
decal132-0871
132-0871
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson
thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;alloperatorsshould
betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine;wearhearing
protection.
4.Tippinghazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa
trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp
withaslopelessthan15°;backuptheramp(inreverse)and
driveforwardofftheramp.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
5.Runoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehindyou
whenmovinginreverse.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
6.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor
onslopesgreaterthan15°;onlyoperateacrossslopesless
than15°.
10
ProductOverview
g332505
Figure4
1.Height-of-cutpositions
7.Fuelcap
2.Controls
8.Parking-brakelever
3.Motion-controllevers9.Mowerdeck
4.Electricdecklift(certain
modelsonly)
10.Casterwheel
5.Rollbar11.Anti-scalproller
6.Shockassembly
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
g332503
Figure5
1.Keyswitch
4.Lightswitch(formodels
withlightsonly)—optional
kitforothermodels
2.Blade-controlswitch
(powertakeoff)
5.Hourmeter
3.Throttlecontrol
6.Chokecontrol(for
carburetedmodelsonly)
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine,
has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
StartingtheEngine(page24).
LightSwitch
ForModelswithLightsOnly
UsethelightswitchtoturnthelightstotheONposition
orOFFposition(Figure5).
ChokeControl
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.
11
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST
position(Figure5).
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power
Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya
power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand
disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine
isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance(Figure6).
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Figure6
1.Safety-interlocksymbols
3.Batterylight
2.Hourmeter
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate
withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis
positionedcorrectly(Figure6).
Battery-IndicatorLight
IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora
fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhenthekeyswitchis
turnedonandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect
operatinglevel(Figure6).
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
Neutral-LockPosition
Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe
centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting
themachine(Figure25).Alwayspositionthe
motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition
whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
Parking-BrakeLever
Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking
braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor
storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff
Valve(page30).
12
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Width
122cmDeck132cmDeck152cmDeck
Withoutmowerdeck
129cm(50-15/16inches)137cm(53-7/8inches)140cm(55inches)
Deectorup141cm(55-7/16inches)150cm(58-15/16inches)166cm(65-1/2inches)
Deectordown160cm(63-1/8inches)171cm(67-3/16inches)191cm(75-1/4inches)
Deectorremoved132cm(52-1/8inches)141cm(55-5/8inches)156cm(61-5/8inches)
Length
24-inchTires26-inchTires
Length
219cm(86-5/16inches)220cm(86-1/2inches)
Height
24-inchTires26-inchTires
RollBar—Up
182cm(71-5/8inches)185cm(73inches)
RollBar—Down
126cm(49-1/2inches)129cm(50-13/16inches)
Weight
MachinesWeight
122cmmachines
512kg(1,130lb)
132cmmachines
531to540kg(1,170to1,190lb)
152cmmachines
535to590kg(1,180to1,300lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance
andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedTorodistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
13
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andguardsareattachedandworking
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or
storingit.
Beforemowing,inspectthemachinetoensure
thatthecuttingassembliesareworkingproperly.
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories
requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand
safely.
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.
Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.Shutoffthemachineand
attachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.
Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe
entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning
properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen
necessary.
FuelSafety
Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.
Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon
thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron
anobject.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold.
Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil
thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundandawayfromyour
vehiclebeforelling.
Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot
possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine
compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor
fuelspills.
14
AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner
tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimize
thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,
usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck
(Figure7).
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.
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Figure7
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page34).
15
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower
decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen
new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow
40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto
developfullpowerandbestperformance.
Usingthe
Rollover-ProtectionSystem
(ROPS)
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep
therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition
andusetheseatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe
machine.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisinthedownposition.
Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar
isinthedownposition.
Driveslowlyandcarefully.
Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances
(i.e.,branches,doorways,electricalwires)
beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo
notcontactthem.
LoweringtheRollBar
Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen
absolutelynecessary.
1.Removethehairpincottersandremovethe2
pins(Figure9).
2.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure
8).
Note:Thereare2downpositions;referto
Figure8.
3.Installthe2pinsandsecurethemwiththe
hairpincotters(Figure9).
g004954
Figure8
1.Full-downposition2.Downpositionwiththe
baggerinstalled
RaisingtheRollBar
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll
barintheraisedposition.
1.Removethehairpincottersandremovethe2
pins(Figure9).
2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightposition,install
the2pins,andsecurethemwiththehairpin
cotters(Figure9).
g004955
Figure9
1.Rollbar3.Pin
2.Raisedposition4.Hairpincotter
16
UsingtheSafety-Interlock
System
WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare
disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould
operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal
injury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe
Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingunlessthefollowingoccurs:
Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut
offtheenginewhenthemotion-controlleversare
movedfromtheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe
parkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefromtheseat
whenthePTOisengaged.
Thehourmeterhasindicatorstonotifytheuserwhen
theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.
Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,an
indicatordisplaysonthescreen.
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Figure10
1.Indicatorsdisplaywhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition
TestingtheSafety-Interlock
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.
1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON
position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine
shouldnotstart.
2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position.Moveeithermotion-controlleverout
oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe
engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatfor
theothercontrollever.
3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controllevers
totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe
engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,disengage
theparkingbrake,engagetheblade-control
switch(PTO),andriseslightlyfromtheseat;the
engineshouldshutoff.
4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controllevers
totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe
engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,center
eithermotioncontrolandmove(forwardor
reverse);theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor
othermotioncontrol.
5.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF
position,andmovethemotion-controllevers
totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe
engine;theengineshouldnotstart.
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PositioningtheSeat
Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position
theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe
machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure11).
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Figure11
AdjustingtheRear-Shock
Assemblies
TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide
asmoothandcomfortableride.Youcanadjustthe
rear2-shockassembliestoquicklyandeasilychange
thesuspensionsystem.Positionthesuspension
systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.
Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave
detentpositionsforreference.Youcanpositionthe
rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjustin
thedetentpositions.Thefollowinggraphicshowsthe
positionforasoftorrmrideandthedifferentdetent
positions(Figure12).
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Figure12
1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots
2.Softestposition
Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock
assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.
Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure13).
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Figure13
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal
injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and
waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe
OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe
bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine
immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.
Donotmowwiththedischargedeector
raised,removed,oralteredunlessthereisa
grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand
workingproperly.
Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou
beforemovingthemachineinreverse.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay
blockyourview.
Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey
(ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.Make
allnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe
attachments.
Engagetheparkingbrake.
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Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which
islethalifinhaled.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat
thehitchpoint.
Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe
entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning
properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen
necessary.
Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byT oro.
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
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Figure14
1.Wearhearingprotection.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.
Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe
blades.
Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging
materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe
materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.
Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse
cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass
orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe
operatingarea.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor
overspeedtheengine.
Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand
themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren
willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan
theoperator.
Bealertandshutoffthemachineifchildrenenter
theoperatingarea.
Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look
downandallaroundforsmallchildren.
Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen
thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall
offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom
safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave
beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe
operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror
backedoverbythemachine.
RolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)Safety
TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Donot
removeanyoftheROPScomponentsfromthe
machine.
Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou
canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.
Keeptherollbarinthefullyraisedandlocked
positionandalwayswearyourseatbeltwhenever
therollbarisup.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadobjectsbeforeyou
driveunderthem,anddonotcontactthem.
ReplacedamagedROPScomponents.Donot
repairoralterthem.
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar
isdown.
Wheelsdroppingoveredges,oversteepbanks,or
intowatercancausearollover,whichmayresult
inseriousinjuryordeath.
Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;
raiseitassoonasclearancepermits.
Intheeventofarollover,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealertoinspecttheROPS.
UseonlyToroapprovedaccessoriesand
attachmentsfortheROPS.
SlopeSafety
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe
machineonaslope,dothefollowing:
Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleofthearea.
Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.
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Toro 132cm Z Master 4000 Series Riding Mower User manual

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