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FormNo.3358-825RevB
Groundsmaster®3280-D2&
4-WheelDriveTractionUnits
ModelNo.30344—SerialNo.270000601andUp
ModelNo.30345—SerialNo.270000601andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol.
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information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral
informationworthyofspecialattention.
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety....................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8
Setup..........................................................................14
1InstallingtheSteeringWheel............................15
2InstallingtheHoodHandle..............................15
3InstallingtheSeat.............................................16
4InstallingtheSeatBelt......................................16
5InstallingtheManualTube...............................16
6AdjustingtheROPS.........................................17
7ActivatingandChargingtheBattery..................17
8CheckingtheTirePressure...............................19
9AdjustingtheCounterbalancePressure.............19
10InstallingRearWeights...................................21
11CheckingFluidLevels....................................23
12ReadingtheManualsandViewingthe
TrainingMaterials...........................................23
ProductOverview......................................................24
Controls.............................................................24
Specications.....................................................27
Attachments/Accessories...................................27
Operation...................................................................27
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................27
CheckingtheCoolingSystem.............................28
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem...........................28
AddingFuel.......................................................29
CheckingtheRearAxleLubricant(Model
30345only)....................................................30
CheckingtheBidirectionalClutchLubricant
(Model30345only).........................................31
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)..........................................................31
Starting/StoppingtheEngine.............................32
BleedingtheFuelSystem....................................32
CheckingtheInterlockSystem............................33
PushingorTowingtheMachine..........................33
StandardControlModule(SCM)........................34
OperatingTips...................................................36
Maintenance...............................................................37
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................37
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................38
Lubrication.............................................................39
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings....................39
EngineMaintenance...............................................42
GeneralAirCleanerMaintenance.......................42
ChangingtheEngineOilAndFilter....................43
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................44
ServicingtheWaterSeparator.............................44
CleaningtheFuelTank.......................................44
FuelLinesandConnections................................44
BleedingAirFromtheInjectors..........................44
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................45
ServicingtheBattery...........................................45
StoringtheBattery..............................................45
ServicingtheWiringHarness..............................45
AccessingtheFuses............................................46
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................46
ChangingtheRearAxleLubricant(Model
30345only)....................................................46
CheckingSteeringCylinderBoltTorque
(Model30345only).........................................46
ChangingtheBidirectionalClutchLubricant
(Model30345only).........................................47
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............47
AdjustingRearWheelToe-in..............................48
AdjustingSteeringStops(Model30345
only)...............................................................48
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................49
CleaningtheRadiatorandtheScreen...................49
BrakeMaintenance.................................................50
AdjustingtheParkingBrakeInterlock
Switch............................................................50
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes...............................50
BeltMaintenance....................................................51
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt..............................51
ServicingthePTOBelt.......................................51
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................52
AdjustingthePTOClutch..................................52
AdjustingtheTractionPedal...............................52
AdjustingtheTiltSteeringControl......................53
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................54
ChangingtheHydraulicOilAndFilter................54
Storage.......................................................................55
Machine.............................................................55
Engine...............................................................55
Schematics.................................................................56
3
Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990(whenappropriate
decalsapplied),andANSIB71.4-2004specicationsin
effectatthetimeofproductionwhenequippedwithrear
weightaslistedintheimplementOperator’sManual.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER—“personal
safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI
B71.4-2004.
Training
ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Iftheoperatorormechaniccannot
readthelanguageofthismanualitistheowner’s
responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,andthe
properuseoftheequipment.
Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstouseorservicethemower.Local
regulationsmayrestricttheageoftheoperator.
Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible
foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor
theirproperty.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldseekandobtain
professionalandpracticalinstruction.Theowneris
responsiblefortrainingtheusers.Suchinstruction
shouldemphasize:
theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines;
controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe
brake.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
insufcientwheelgrip;
beingdriventoofast;
inadequatebraking;
thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeople,orproperty.
Preparation
Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwear,
longtrousers,hardhat,safetyglasses,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothing,orjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe
thrownbythemachine.
Warning-Fuelishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions:
Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor
thispurpose.
Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refueling.
Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.
Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
Checktheoperatorpresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldstomakesuretheyareattached
andfunctioningproperly.Donotoperateunless
theyarefunctioningproperly.
Adequaterearweightisnecessarytoprevent
therearwheelsfromleavingtheground.Do
notstopsuddenlywhiledeckorimplementis
raised.Donottraveldownhillwiththedeckor
implementraised.Iftherearwheelleavesthe
ground,steeringislost.
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Operation
Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcan
killyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosed
area.
Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall
bladeattachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.
Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.
Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.To
guardagainstoverturning:
donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopes
andduringtightturns;
stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards;
nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope.
Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden
hazards.
Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
Neverdirectthedischargeofmaterialtoward
bystandersnorallowanyonenearthemachinewhile
inoperation.
Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Besureallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover
speedtheengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessive
speedmayincreasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
stoponlevelground;
disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
Settheparkingbrake;
stoptheengineandremovethekey.
Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.
Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment
beforerefuelling;
beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers;
beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s
position.
beforeclearingblockages;
beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower;
afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperating
theequipment.
Keephandsandfeetawayfromthemowerdeck.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Disengagebladesif
notmowing.
Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
notpointitatanyone.
Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
MaintenanceandStorage
Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopen
ameorspark.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuel
storageareafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwareandhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceall
wornordamagedpartsanddecals
Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
Becarefulduringadjustmentofthemachineto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving
bladesandxedpartsofthemachine.
5
Onmulti-spindlemowers,takecareasrotatingone
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
Disengagedrives,lowerthedeck,setparkingbrake,
stopengineandremovethekeyfromtheignition.
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaningorrepairing.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromdecks,drives,
silencers/mufers,engineandundersideofmachine
tohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthe
positivelast.Reconnectpositiverstandnegative
last.
Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Weargloves
andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplace
blades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
ToroRidingMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO,or
ANSIstandard.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.
Donotoperatethemachinewhilewearingtennis
shoesorsneakers.
Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.
Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.
Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper
operation.Ifaswitchshouldfail,replacetheswitch
beforeoperatingthemachine.
Beforestartingtheengine,sitontheseat.
Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:
Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
orotherhazards.
Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedfor
on-roaduseandisa“slow-movingvehicle.
Ifyoumustcrossortravelonapublicroad,
youshouldbeawareofandcomplywithlocal
regulations,suchasrequiredlights,slowmoving
vehiclesigns,andreectors.
Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol
ofthemachine.
Raisethedeckwhendrivingfromoneworkareato
another.
Donottouchtheengine,silencer/mufer,or
exhaustpipewhiletheengineisrunningorsoon
afterithasstoppedbecausetheseareascouldbehot
enoughtocauseburns.
Iftheenginestallsormachinecannotmakeitto
thetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.
Whenapersonorpetappearsunexpectedlyin
ornearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Careless
operation,combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,
orimproperlypositionedguardscanleadtothrown
objectinjuries.Donotresumemowinguntilthe
areaiscleared.
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)
Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition
andusetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquickly
intheeventofanemergency.
Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenthe
rollbarisdown.
Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddown
theROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs
orwater.
Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.
Donotweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfolded
down.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.ebranches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
6
MaintenanceandStorage
Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightand
allhydraulichosesandlinesareingoodcondition
beforeapplyingpressuretothesystem.
Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunder
highpressure.Usepaperorcardboard,notyour
hands,tosearchforleaks.Hydraulicuidescaping
underpressurecanhavesufcientforcetopenetrate
theskinandcauseseriousinjury.Seekimmediate
medicalattentionifuidisinjectedintoskin.
Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmust
berelievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthe
deckandattachmentstotheground.
Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearona
regularbasis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.
Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthedeck,
attachments,andanymovingparts,especiallythe
screenatthesideoftheengine.Keepeveryoneaway.
Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceis
desired,contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.
UseonlyToroapprovedattachmentsand
replacementparts.Thewarrantymaybevoidedif
usedwithunapprovedattachments.
SoundPressureLevel
ThisunithasanequivalentcontinuousA-weighted
soundpressureattheoperatorearof:90dB(A),based
onmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesperEN11094
andEN836.
SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasasoundpowerlevelof:105dB(A)1pW ,
basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesperEN
11094.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Thisunitdoesnotexceedavibrationlevelof2.5m/s²at
thehandsbasedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines
perEN1033andISO5349.
WholeBody
Thisunitdoesnotexceedavibrationlevelof.5m/s²
attheposteriorbasedonmeasurementsofidentical
machinesperEN1032.
Posterior
Thisunitdoesnotexceedavibrationlevelof0.5m/s²
attheposteriorbasedonmeasurementsofidentical
machinesperISO2631.
7
SafetyandInstructional
Decals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
106-9206
1.Wheeltorquespecications
2.ReadtheOperatorsManual.
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
106-5976
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouch
thehotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperatorsManual.
4.Warning—readthe
OperatorsManual.
93-7841
1.Warning—readtheOperatorsManual.
114–9600
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts.
93-6697
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
2.AddSAE80w-90(API
GL-5)oilevery50hours.
93-6686
1.Hydraulicoil
2.ReadtheOperatorsManual.
105-2511
1.ReadOperatorsManualforstartinginstructions.
8
108-2031
1.Unlocked4.Raisethecuttingunits7.Slow10.Raisethehopper
2.Locked5.Enginespeed8.Hoppercontrol
3.Lowerthecuttingunits6.Fast9.Lowerthehopper
108-2018
1.PTO–Off3.OptionalEquipment5.Engine—Run7.Engine—Start
2.PTO—On4.OptionalEquipment6.Engine—Stop
82-8940
1.Locked3.Unlocked
2.Tiltsteering
105-7179
1.ReadOperatorsManual.2.Parkingbrake
9
114-2855
1.Warning—readtheOperatorsManual,
alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbefore
operatingthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof
handsorfeet,mowerblade—stay
awayfrommovingparts.
5.Tippinghazard—whendrivingdown
slopes,lowerthecuttingunit,slow
machinebeforeturning,donotturn
athighspeeds,andiftherollbaris
installed,weartheseatbelt.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersasafedistancefromthe
machineandkeepthedeectorin
place.
4.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,
andremovetheignitionkeybefore
leavingthemachine.
108-6585
(Applyover114–2855forCE)
1.Warning—readtheOperatorsManual,
alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbefore
operatingthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof
handsorfeet,mowerblade—stay
awayfrommovingparts.
5.Tippinghazard—donotdrivethe
machineonaslopegreaterthan10
degrees;whendrivingdownslopes,
lowerthecuttingunit,andiftherollbar
israised,weartheseatbelt.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keep
bystandersasafedistancefromthe
machineandkeepthedeectorin
place.
4.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,
andremovetheignitionkeybefore
leavingthemachine.
10
108-6583
1.ReadtheOperatorsManual.
106-9290
1.Inputs5.Inseat9.Outputs13.Start
2.Notactive6.PowerTake-off(PTO)10.PowerTakeOff(PTO)14.Power
3.Hightemperatureshutdown7.ParkingbrakeOff11.Start
4.Hightemperaturewarning8.Neutral12.EnergizetoRun(ETR)
11
108-2073
1.Warning—thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe
rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat
belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do
notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperatorsManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
93-7834
1.Nostep4.Traction-reverse
2.Tractionpedal5.Warning—shutoffPTO
priortoraisingdecks;do
notoperatedeckswhen
theyareinraisedposition
3.Traction-forward
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BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard6.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.
ManufacturersMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
13
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
Steeringwheel1
1Cover1Installthesteeringwheel.
Handle1
2Screws2Installthehoodhandle.
3
Seat,Model30398andtheMechanical
SeatSuspensionKit,ModelNo.30312
orthePneumaticSeatSuspensionKit,
ModelNo.30313(obtainedseparately)
1Installtheseat.
Seatbelt2
Bolts2
Lockwasher2
4Flatwasher2
Installtheseatbelt.
Manualtube1
5R-clamp2Installthemanualtube.
6NopartsrequiredAdjusttheROPS.
7NopartsrequiredActivateandchargethebattery.
8NopartsrequiredCheckthetirepressure.
9NopartsrequiredAdjustthecounterbalancepressure.
10Rearweightkit(s)asneeded-Installrearweightsifneeded.
11NopartsrequiredChecktherearaxlelubricant,hydraulic
uid,andengineoillevels
OperatorsManual2
EngineOperatorsManual1
PartsCatalog1
OperatorTrainingMaterial1
Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet1
CEcerticate1
CerticateofQuality1
Rollpin1
Bolt(5/16x1-3/4inches)2
Locknut(5/16inch)2
Cylinderpin2
Cotterpin(3/16x1-1/2inches)4
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Brakereturnsprings2
Readthemanualsandwatchthe
trainingmaterialsbeforeoperatingthe
machine.Usetheremainingpartsfor
theinstallationofattachments.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
14
ThePTOuniversalshaftisattachedtothe
machineframe.DonotengagethePTO
withoutrstremovingtheuniversalshaftor
couplingittoasuitableimplement.
1
InstallingtheSteeringWheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Steeringwheel
1Cover
Procedure
1.Removethesteeringwheelfromtheshippingskid.
Figure3
1.Steeringwheel4.Foamcollar
2.Jamnut5.Cover
3.Dustcover6.Washer
2.Removethejamnutandwasherfromthesteering
shaft.Ensurethatthefoamcollaranddustcover
remainonthesteeringshaft(Figure3).
3.Slidethesteeringwheelandwasherontothesteering
shaft(Figure3).
4.Securethesteeringwheeltotheshaftwiththejam
nut.Tightenthejamnutto20-26ft-lb.
5.Mountthecovertothesteeringwheel(Figure3).
2
InstallingtheHoodHandle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Handle
2Screws
Procedure
1.Removeanddiscardthe2screwsandnutssecuring
thehoodcablebracketandtotheundersideofthe
hood(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Hoodcablebracket
2.Mountthehandleandthecablebrackettothehood
with2screws(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Handle2.Hoodcablebracket
3
InstallingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Seat,Model30398andtheMechanicalSeat
SuspensionKit,ModelNo.30312orthePneumatic
SeatSuspensionKit,ModelNo.30313(obtained
separately)
Procedure
TheGroundsmaster3280-Disshippedwithoutthe
seatassembly.TheoptionalSeat,Model30398andthe
MechanicalSeatSuspensionKit,ModelNo.30312or
thePneumaticSeatSuspensionKit,ModelNo.30313
mustbeobtainedandinstalled.Refertotheseatkitfor
theinstallationinstructions.
Note:AnAuxiliaryPowerUnitKit,ModelNo.30382,
mustbeobtainedandinstalledbeforeinstallinga
PneumaticSuspensionSeatKittothemachine.
Note:RefertoInstallingtheManualTubebeforethe
seatismountedtotheseatsuspension.
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InstallingtheSeatBelt
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Seatbelt
2Bolts
2Lockwasher
2Flatwasher
Procedure
Installeachendoftheseatbeltintheholesintheback
oftheseatwith2bolts(7/16x1inch),atwashers
(7/16inch),andlockwashers(7/16inch)(Figure6).
Important:Mountthelatchsideofthebelttothe
rightsideoftheseat.
Figure6
1.Seatbeltlatch
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InstallingtheManualTube
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Manualtube
2R-clamp
Procedure
1.RemovethemanualtubeandR-clampssecuredto
theseatplate.Discardthe2mountingboltsandat
washers.
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2.Removethe2nutsandvinylcaps(ifpreviously
installed)securingtheupperseatbrackettotheleft
sideoftheseatsuspension(Figure7).
3.LooselymounttheR-clampstotheseatbracket
studswiththe2nutspreviouslyremoved.(Figure7).
TheR-clampsaretobepositionedundertheseat
suspensiontabs.
Figure7
1.R-clamps4.Manualtube
2.Upperseatbracket5.Vinylcap
3.Seatsuspension
4.InstallthemanualtubeintotheR-clampsandtighten
thenuts(Figure7).
5.Insertthevinylcapsontotheseatbracketstuds.
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AdjustingtheROPS
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandremovethetwo
pinsfromtherollbar(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Rollbar3.Hairpincotterpin
2.Pin
2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstall
thetwopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotter
pins(Figure8).
Note:Iftherollbarmustbelowered,lowerit
slowlysodamagetohooddoesnotoccur.
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ActivatingandChargingthe
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)toll
batteryinitially.
1.Removethebatteryfromthemachine.
Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.
2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps(Figure9).
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Figure9
1.Ventcaps
3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout1/4inch(6mm)ofuid
(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Electrolyte
4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Rellasnecessary
tobringtheelectrolytetowithinabout1/4inch(6
mm)ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure10).
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
5.Connecta3to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryatarateof3to4amps
untilthespecicgravityis1.250orhigherandthe
temperatureisatleast60°F .(16°C)withallcells
gassingfreely.
6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthetractor.
Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe
tractor.
7.Installthebatteryintothemachine.
8.First,installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive
(+)terminalandthenthenegativecable(black)to
thenegative(-)terminalofthebattery(Figure11).
Slidetherubberbootoverthepositiveterminalto
preventapossibleshortfromoccurring.
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
themachineandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative(black)
cable.
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Figure11
1.Positive(+)2.Negative(-)
Connectingcablestothewrongpostcould
damagetheelectricalsystemandresultin
personalinjury.
Note:Ensurethatthebatterycablesarerouted
awayfromanysharpedgesormovingparts.
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CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.Therefore,
releasesomeoftheairtoreducethepressure.Correct
airpressureinfrontandreartiresis20psi.
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AdjustingtheCounterbalance
Pressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Forbestperformance,thecuttingunitbounceon
uneventurfisminimalanditdoesnotrideheavilyover
atterrain.Ifscalpingoccursorthecutisunevenfrom
sidetoside,theremaybetoomuchweightonthe
deckandtheweightmayhavetobetransferredtothe
machine:i.e.increasedcounterbalancepressure.
Bycontrast,iftoomuchweightistransferredtothe
machine,thedeckwillbounceexcessivelyandthecut
willbeuneven.Ifthecuttingunitdoesnotperform
properly,adjustthecounterbalancepressureasfollows:
1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisset,thePTOswitch
isintheOffposition,andtheliftleverisintheFloat
position.
2.Connectapressuregaugetothetestportbehindthe
rightliftcylinder(Figure12).
Figure12
1.Testport2.Rightliftcylinder
3.Loosenthejamnutatthebottomofthe
counterbalancevalve(Figure13).Thevalveis
locatedontherightsideofthemachine.
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Figure13
1.Liftvalve3.Jamnut
2.Counterbalancevalve4.Spool
4.Starttheengineandsetthethrottletohighidle.
5.UsinganAllenwrench,adjusttheliftvalvespool
untilthedesiredpressureisattainedonthegauge.
Seethechartbelowfortherecommendedpressure
settingforthecuttingdeck.
CuttingDeckCounterbalancePressure
52inchSideDischargeDeck
(Model30555)
100psi
60inchSideDischargeDeck
(Model30366)or62inRear
DischargeDeck(Model30367)
or62inGuardianRecycler
Deck(Model30376)
175psi
72inchSideDischargeDeck
(Model30368)or72inRear
DischargeDeck(Model30369)
or72inGuardianRecycler
Deck(Model30379)
220psi
6.Stoptheengine.
7.Tightenthejamnutonthebottomofthe
counterbalancevalve.Torquethenutto10–12ft.-lb.
8.Removethepressuregaugefromthetestport.
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