Toro GrandStand Mower, With 48in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit User manual

Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3390-206RevA
GrandStand
®
Mower
With48in,52in,or60inTURBOFORCE
®
CuttingUnit
ModelNo.74583—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.74588—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.74589—SerialNo.315000001andUp
ModelNo.79589—SerialNo.315000001andUp
g017600
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3390-206*A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.
Theenclosed
Engine Owner's Man ual
issuppliedfor
informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection
Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl
Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and
warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thisrotaryblade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators,orresidential
homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct
andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
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Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyandalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
©2014—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420
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Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroMowerSafety..................................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
ProductOverview.........................................................12
Controls...............................................................12
Specications........................................................14
Operation....................................................................14
AddingFuel...........................................................14
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15
BreakinginaNewMachine......................................15
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................15
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................16
OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)...............................................................16
OperatingtheThrottle............................................16
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................17
UsingtheFuelShut-offValve...................................17
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................17
TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................19
OperatingthePlatform...........................................20
DrivingForwardorBackward..................................20
StoppingtheMachine.............................................22
UsingtheRotationIndicator....................................22
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................22
TransportingtheMachine........................................22
LoadingtheMachine..............................................23
SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................23
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers(for60-inch
modelsonly)......................................................24
AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................24
PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................25
UsingtheMid-SizeWeight.......................................26
Maintenance.................................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................27
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................28
RaisingtheMowerforAccess...................................28
ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess.......................29
Lubrication...............................................................30
LubricatingtheMachine..........................................30
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots..............................30
LubricateCaster-WheelHubs..................................31
EngineMaintenance..................................................32
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................33
ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................35
CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................36
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36
DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................36
ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................37
ServicingtheElectronicFuel-Injection
System..............................................................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38
ServicingtheBattery...............................................38
ServicingtheFuses.................................................39
JumpStartingtheMachine.......................................40
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................41
AdjustingtheTracking...........................................41
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................42
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing............................42
ServicingtheCasterWheelsandBearings...................43
ServicingtheClutch................................................43
CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..................................45
CheckingtheWheel-HubNuts.................................45
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................45
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.................................45
CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................45
ServicingtheEngine-OilCooler...............................46
CleaningtheHydraulic-OilCooler............................46
ServicingtheHydraulic-OilCooler...........................46
BrakeMaintenance....................................................47
ServicingtheBrake.................................................47
BeltMaintenance......................................................49
ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt...............................49
ReplacingthePump-driveBelt.................................50
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................51
AdjustingtheMotion-Control-Handle
Positions............................................................51
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................53
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................53
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................56
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................56
CorrectingtheMowerQuality-of-Cut........................58
AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring.................................61
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................61
Cleaning...................................................................62
CleaningundertheMower.......................................62
DisposingoftheWaste............................................62
Storage........................................................................62
CleaningandStorage..............................................62
Troubleshooting...........................................................64
Schematics...................................................................66
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Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructions,andpayattentionto
thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—“personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomply
withtheinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryor
death.
Important:Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccording
totheappropriateregulatorystandardsineffectatthe
timeofmanufacture.Modifyingthismachineinany
waymaycauseittobeoutofcompliancewiththose
standardsandwiththeinstructionsinthisOperator’s
Manual.Modicationstothismachineshouldonlybe
madebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorizedToro
Dealer.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.Follow
allsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsibleforaccidents
orinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamagetoproperty.
Important:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby
othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.4-2012.
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.
Note:Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthe
manuallanguage,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.
Note:Localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
people,ordamagetoproperty.
Preparation
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
Wearappropriateclothing;includingahardhat,safety
glasses,longpants,safetyshoes(rubberboots,gloves,and
hearingprotection).
Important:Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.
Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
ensurethatallobjectsareremovedfromtheareabefore
use.
Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyareammable
andvaporsareexplosive.
Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachinewhenthe
engineisrunning.
Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.
Operation
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Onlyoperateinwell-litareas,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.
Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthattheparking
brakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartthe
enginefromtheoperator’sposition.
Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis
machine,especiallywhenbackingup.
Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththebladesrunning.
DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTOshieldor
otherguardssecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.
Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
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Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including
emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.
Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating
machine.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare
notmowing.
Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
Donotfuelthemachineindoors.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere
isanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,orona
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandfuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenaddfuelwith
suchequipmentasaportablecontainer,ratherthanfrom
afueldispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.
Donotoverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,
andremovethekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire.Wait
forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or
repairing.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.
Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Reconnect
thepositiverstandnegativelast.
Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades;donotstraightenorweldthem.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
Hauling
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
traileroratruck.
Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoatrailer
oratruck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.
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ToroMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet,and
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass,or,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
totheuserandbystanders.
GeneralOperation
Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbeforemowing.
Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.
Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartstocool
beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethe
machine.
UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithanyunapprovedattachments.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires,etc.)beforeoperatingunder
anyobjects,anddonotcontactthem.
Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextracaution.
Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,rocks,
roots,orotherobstructions.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea
clearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.
Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.
Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useone
full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond
thewidthofthemachine.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.
SlopeOperation
Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
onaslope,donotmowit.
Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.
Note:Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Note:Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel
goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.
Note:Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.
Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
Mowslopessidetoside.
Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
Service
Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.
Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe
blade-attachmentbolts.
Neverremoveortamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir
properoperationregularly.Neverdoanythingtointerfere
withtheintendedfunctionofasafetydeviceortoreduce
theprotectionprovidedbyasafetydevice.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.
Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas
required.
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SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto115to149N-m(85to110
ft-lb).
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
115-4186
1.Interval
2.PowerTake-off(PTO)
3.Parkingbrake
4.Neutral
5.Operatorpresenceswitch
6.Battery
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
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116-8772
1.Accessory,15A
3.Charge,25A
2.PTO,10A
4.Main,30A
116-8775
1.ReadtheOperators
Manual.
2.Filltobottomofllerneck;
warning—Donotoverll
thetank.
117-0456
1.Heightofcut(HOC)—high3.Heightofcut(HOC)—low
2.Heightofcut
(HOC)—medium
119-0217
1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
120-6412
1.Belttensionadjustment;readtheOperator'sManualfor
moreinformation.
120-6424
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand—disengagethe
powertake-off(PTO),stoptheengineandwatchforall
movingpartstostop.
121-5972
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
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121-6049
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
awayfromthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—keephands
awayfrommovingparts.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,
mower—donotoperate
themowerwithguardsor
shieldsremoved.
120-6497
1.Parkingbrake—disengage5.Enginespeed
2.Parkingbrake—engage6.Fast
3.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—engage
7.Continuousvariable
setting
4.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—disengage
8.Slow
131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.(A)Short,lightgrass;dry
conditions;maximumdispersion;(B)Baggingsetting;(C)
Tall,densegrass;wetconditions;maximumgroundspeed
117-3626
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.6.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine
andremovethesparkplugwirebeforeperformingany
maintenanceonthemachine.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepdeectorinplace.
7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandstoptheengine
beforeleavingthemachine.
4.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway
frommovingpartsandkeepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
8.Slidingandlossofcontrolhazard—donotoperatethe
machineneardrop-offsorwater;keepasafedistancefrom
drop-offs.
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119-8727
1.Tractioncontrol
3.Slow
5.Reverse
7.Operatorpresenceswitch
2.Fast4.Neutral
6.PowerTake-off
(PTO)—disengage
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ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Side-dischargechute7.Controllevers
2.Battery
8.Platform(downposition)
3.Engine9.Hydraulictank
4.Fuelshut-offvalve(behind
cushion)
10.Mowerdeck
5.Fueltank11.Frontcasterwheel
6.Controls
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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Figure5
1.Parking-brakelever
8.Height-of-cutpin
2.Malfunction-indicatorlight
(MIL)
9.Platformlatch
3.Hourmeter10.Throttlecontrol
4.Ignitionswitch11.Rightmotion-controllever
5.Fuelgauge12.Blade-controlswitch
(PTO)
6.Height-of-cutlever13.Leftmotion-controllever
7.Fuelcap
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas
operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese
timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure5).
FuelGauge
Thefuelgaugeislocatedonthetop,middleofthetank
(Figure5).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablacktrianglethat
theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition(Figure6).
Battery-IndicatorLight
IftheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOnpositionforafew
seconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
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Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand
whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure
6).
Figure6
1.Safety-interlocksymbols
3.Hourmeter
2.Batterylight
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.
Electronic-ControlUnit
Malfunction-IndicatorLight
Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuouslymonitorsthe
operationoftheEFIsystem.
Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the
malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated.
TheMIListheredlightlocatedintheconsolepanel.
OncetheMILilluminates,initialtroubleshootingchecks
shouldbemade.
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,furtherdiagnosis
andservicingbyanAuthorizedServiceDealerisnecessary.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagethe
electricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththerightside
motion-controlleverinthecenter,unlockedposition.Pull
theswitchuptoengagethebladesandrelease.Todisengage
theblades,pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downor
moveorreleasetherightsidemotion-controlleverintothe
neutral-lockposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhasthree
positions:Off,RunandStart.
Motion-ControlLevers
Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine
forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.
FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve(locatedbehindtheoperator
cushionontheright-handsideofthefueltank)when
transportingorstoringthemower.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
48-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown161.3cm(63.5inches)
Widthwithdeectorraised125.7cm(49.5inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown188cm(74inches)
Lengthwithplatformup149.9cm(59inches)
Height
121.9cm(48inches)
Weightformodel74588412kg(909lbs)
52-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown171.7cm(67.6inches)
Widthwithdeectorraised135.9cm(53.5inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown188cm(74inches)
Lengthwithplatformup149.9cm(59inches)
Height
121.9cm(48inches)
Weightformodel74589413.7kg(912lbs)
Weightformodel79589416.4kg(918lbs)
60-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown192.2cm(76inches)
Lengthwithplatformdown188cm(74inches)
Lengthwithplatformup147.3cm(58inches)
Height
121.9cm(48inches)
Weightformodel74583420.9kg(928lbs)
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
AddingFuel
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.
Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith
soapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:
Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.
Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto
thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance
ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,untilthe
levelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsthe
gasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletely
full.
3.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe
Engine-OilLevel(page33).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks
anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing
additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof
break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand
bestperformance.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand
headisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead
isrecommended.
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2
Figure7
1.Wearsafetyglasses
2.Wearhearingprotection
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OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake
forproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit;referto
ServicingtheBrake(page47).
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandoverintoengaged
position(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Parkingbrakeengaged2.Parkingbrakereleased
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pullthebrakeleverbackandoverintotheslotandpushthe
parkingbrakeleverforward.
Operatingthe
Mower-Blade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedinconjunctionwith
therightsidemotion-controllevertoengageanddisengage
themowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengagethemowerblades,movetherightside
motion-controllevertothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Pulltheblade-controlswitch(PTO)upandreleaseit
whileholdingdowntherightsidemotion-controllever
inthecenter,unlockedposition.
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Figure9
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Thefollowingaretwooptionsfordisengagingthemower
blades.
Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downtotheOff
position.
Movethemotion-controlleverstoneutralandmove
therightsidemotion-controlleverintotheneutral-lock
position.
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Figure10
OperatingtheThrottle
ThethrottlecontrolmovesbetweenFastandSlowpositions
(Figure11).
AlwaysusetheFastpositionwhenturningonthemower
deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).
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Figure11
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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch
1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure12).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto
start,allowa15secondcool-downperiodbetween
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan
burnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure12
2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptoturnofftheengine.
UsingtheFuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,and
storage(Figure13).
Ensurethatthefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstartingthe
engine.
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2
Figure13
1.Onposition2.Offposition
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Movetherightmotion-controllevertoneutrallocked
position.
4.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking
Brake.
5.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOff
position.
6.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlowand
Fastpositions.
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Figure14
7.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure12).
Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto
start,allowa15secondcool-downperiodbetween
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan
burnoutthestartermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.
START
RUN
ST OP
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Figure15
1.Offposition3.Startposition
2.Runposition
StoppingtheEngine
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds
beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.
Figure16
Important:Makesurethefuelshut-offvalveisclosed
beforetransportingorstoringthemachine,asfuel
leakagemayoccur.Beforestoringthemachine,pull
wireoffsparkplug(s)topreventpossibilityofaccidental
starting.
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TheSafety-InterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock
System
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower
bladesfromrotatingunless:
Therightsidemotion-controlleverismovedtothe
center,unlockedposition.
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)ispulledon.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostopthemower
bladesifyoumoveorreleasetherightsidemotion-control
leverintotheneutral-lockposition.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe
interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.Whenthe
componentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglewilllight
upinthecorrespondingsquare.
Figure17
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe
correctposition
TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.
Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed
below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine(page17).
2.Settheparkingbrake.
3.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.
Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.
4.Movethemotion-controlleversforward.
Note:Theengineshouldstoprunning.
5.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.
6.Movetherightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,
unlockedposition.
7.Continueholdingtherightsidemotion-controllever
inthecenter,unlockedposition,pulluponthe
blade-controlswitch(PTO),andrelease.
Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower
bladesrotate.
8.Moveorreleasetherightsidemotion-controlleverinto
theneutral-lockposition.
Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotatingandtheengine
continuestorun.
9.Pushtheblade-controlswitchdownandmovethe
rightsidemotion-controllevertothecenter,unlocked
position.
10.Continueholdingtherightsidemotion-controllever
inthecenter,unlockedposition,pulluponthe
blade-controlswitch(PTO),andrelease.
Note:Theclutchshouldengageandthemower
bladesrotate.
11.Pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downtotheOff
position.
Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotating.
12.Withtheenginerunning,pulluptheblade-control
switch(PTO)andreleaseitwithoutholdingrightside
motion-controllevertothecenter,unlockedposition.
Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.
WARNING
Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause
injurywhenloweringandraising.Theplatform
maysuddenlydropifnotsupportedwhenthelatch
pinispulledout.
Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe
platform-pivotareawhenloweringorraisingthe
operatorplatform.
Makesuretheplatformissupportedwhenthe
latchpinispulledout.
Makesurethelatchsecurestheplatformwhen
foldingitintheupposition.Pushittightagainst
thecushionforthelatchpintolockintoplace.
Keepbystandersawaywhenraisingorlowering
theplatform.
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OperatingthePlatform
Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatformintheupordown
position.Itistheoperator'spreferenceonwhichposition
touse.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformUp
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupisrecommended
forthefollowing:
Mowingneardrop-offs
Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolarge
Areaswithlow ,over-hangingbranchesorobstacles
Loadingthemachinefortransport
Drivingupslopes
Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformupsothat
thelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Pushittightagainst
thecushionforthelatchpintolockitintoplace.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformDown
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis
recommendedforthefollowing:
Mowingmostareas
Drivingacrossslopes
Drivingdownslopes
Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforwardagainstthe
cushiontoreleasepressureonthelatchpin,thenpullthe
knobout,andlowertheplatform(Figure18).
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2
3
Figure18
1.Platformup
3.Pulltheknobouttorelease
theplatform.
2.Platformdown
DrivingForwardorBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
theFastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperatethe
machineinthefullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.
CAUTION
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Theoperator
maylosecontrolofmachine,andmaycause
personalinjuryordamagetomachine.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharpturns.
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Toro GrandStand Mower, With 48in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit User manual

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