Toro Greensmaster 1018 Mower User manual

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FormNo.3443-405RevA
Greensmaster
®
1018,1021,or
1026Mower
ModelNo.04820—SerialNo.408000000andUp
ModelNo.04830—SerialNo.408000000andUp
ModelNo.04840—SerialNo.408000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3443-405*
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorder,ortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.
Operatingthismachine1,500m(5,000ft)above
sealevelrequiresahigh-altitudejet.Refertoyour
Hondaengineowner’smanual.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thismachineisawalk-behind,reel-bladelawnmower
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedturf.Usingthis
productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould
provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation
trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding
adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial
numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................6
1AdjustingandInstallingtheCutting
Unit.................................................................6
2InstallingtheTransport-WheelShaft................8
3InstallingtheTransportWheels........................8
4InstallingtheGrassBasket..............................9
5AdjustingtheEngineSpeed.............................9
ProductOverview...................................................10
Controls...........................................................10
Specications..................................................13
Attachments/Accessories.................................13
BeforeOperation.................................................13
BeforeOperationSafety...................................13
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................14
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................14
FuelSpecications...........................................14
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................14
AdjustingtheClipRate.....................................15
AdjustingtheReelSpeed.................................15
AdjustingtheTraction-DrumPosition................15
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................16
TransportingtheMachinetoaJob
Site................................................................16
RemovingtheTransportWheels.......................16
UsingtheChokeLever.....................................17
OpeningandClosingtheFuel-Shutoff
Valve.............................................................17
DuringOperation.................................................17
DuringOperationSafety...................................17
StartingtheEngine...........................................18
OperatingTips..................................................19
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................20
AfterOperation....................................................20
AfterOperationSafety......................................20
OperatingtheControlsafterMowing.................20
TransportingtheMachine.................................20
InstallingtheTransportWheels.........................21
EngagingorDisengagingthe
Transmission................................................21
Maintenance...........................................................22
MaintenanceSafety..........................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........22
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................23
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................24
PreparingtheMachineforMaintenance............24
EngineMaintenance...........................................24
EngineSafety...................................................24
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................24
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................25
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................26
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................27
AdjustingtheTractionCable.............................27
AdjustingtheService/ParkingBrake.................28
AdjustingtheReel-ControlCable......................29
AdjustingtheThrottleCable..............................29
TighteningtheHandle-Isolation
Hardware......................................................31
CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................32
BladeSafety.....................................................32
InstallingtheCuttingUnit..................................32
RemovingtheCuttingUnit................................34
BacklappingtheCuttingUnit.............................35
Storage...................................................................35
StorageSafety..................................................35
StoringtheMachine..........................................35
3
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395andANSIB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet
andofthrowingobjects.
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
OperatorsManualbeforestartingthemachine.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
functioningproperlyonthemachine.
Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey(ifequipped),
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave
theoperatorsposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
,which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal120-9570
120-9570
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
decal130-8322
130-8322
1.Useonlyfuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
under10%.
3.Donotusefuelwithan
alcoholcontentbyvolume
greaterthan10%.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformore
informationonfuel.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal138-1644
138-1644
1.Rotatethehandleto
engage.
3.Transmissioncontrol
2.Withthemachineinthe
Neutralposition,rotatethe
handletodisengage.
4
decal138-1589
138-1589
1.Engagethereels.2.Disengagethereels.
decal138-2138
138-2138
1.Poisonousfumesor
toxicgases,asphyxiation
hazard—donotrunthe
engineinanenclosed
space.
4.Warning—disconnectthe
sparkplugwirebefore
performingmaintenance.
2.Explosionhazard—shut
offtheenginebefore
addingfuel;nore,open
ames,orsmokingwhen
addingfuel.
5.Hotsurfacehazard—do
nottouchthehotsurface.
3.Warning—shutoffthe
engineandclosethe
fuelshutoffvalvebefore
leavingthemachine.
6.Attention—readthe
OperatorsManualfor
informationaboutlling
thefueltank.
decal138-5533
138-5533
1.Tractioncontrol—pressthetractioncontroldownthenpull
ittothehandle.
decal138-5534
138-5534
1.Slow
2.Fast
decal138-5532
138-5532
1.Pulluptoreleasethebrake.6.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Pulldowntoapplythebrake.7.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
3.Parkingbrake—locked8.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.
4.Parkingbrake—unlocked
9.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
5.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
10.Donottowthemachine.
5
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Cuttingunit(orderseparately;contact
yourauthorizedTorodistributor)
1
Coupler
1
Spring(Model04830and04840only)
1
1
Socket-headscrew
4
Adjustandinstallthecuttingunittothe
machine.
2
Leftwheelshaft
1
Installthetransport-wheelshaft(Model
04840only).
3
TransportWheelKit(orderseparately;
contactyourauthorizedTorodistributor)
1
Installthetransportwheels(optional).
4
Grassbasket
1Installthegrassbasket.
5
Nopartsrequired
Adjusttheenginespeed(forusein
CE-compliantcountriesonly).
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Qty.
Use
Operator'sManual
1
EngineOwner'sManual
1
CerticateofCompliance
1
Readorviewtheitemsbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
AdjustingandInstallingthe
CuttingUnit
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cuttingunit(orderseparately;contactyourauthorized
Torodistributor)
1
Coupler
1
Spring(Model04830and04840only)
4
Socket-headscrew
AdjustingandInstallingthe
CuttingUnit
Model04820
1.Removethehardwarethatsecuresthereel-drive
assemblytothesideplate(Figure3).
g333187
Figure3
1.Socket-headscrew4.Springwasher
2.Spacer
5.Nut
3.Washer
2.Removethereel-driveassembly,atwashers,
springwashers,andspacersfromthesideplate
(Figure3).
6
3.Use4socket-headscrewstoinstallthecutting
unittothemachine(Figure4).
g333153
Figure4
1.Socket-headscrew
4.Determineyourappropriateheight-of-cutsetting
andadjustthetractiondrumtothissetting;refer
toAdjustingtheTraction-DrumPosition(page
15).
5.Adjustthecuttingunittoyourdesiredsettings;
refertotheadjustmentproceduresinyour
cuttingunitOperator’sManual.
6.Installthecouplertothetransmissiondriveshaft
(Figure5).
g333165
Figure5
1.Socket-headscrew4.Springwasher
2.Spacer5.Coupler
3.Washer6.Nut
7.Usethepreviouslyremovedhardwaretoinstall
thereel-driveassemblytothecuttingunit
(Figure5).
8.Ensurethatthecoupler(Figure5)caneasily
moveback-and-forthonthetransmission
driveshaft.
AdjustingandInstallingthe
CuttingUnit
Models04830and04840
1.Use4socket-headscrewstoinstallthecutting
unittothemachine(Figure6).
g333212
Figure6
1.Socket-headscrew
2.Determineyourappropriateheight-of-cutsetting
andadjustthetractiondrumtothissetting;refer
toAdjustingtheTraction-DrumPosition(page
15).
3.Adjustthecuttingunittoyourdesiredsettings;
refertotheadjustmentproceduresinyour
cuttingunitOperator’sManual.
4.Installthecouplerandspringtothe
reel-drive-assemblyofthecuttingunit(Figure7).
g333213
Figure7
1.Coupler
3.Reel-driveassembly
2.Spring
5.Ensurethatthecoupler(Figure7)caneasily
moveback-and-forthonthetransmission
driveshaft.
Ifthecouplercannotbemoved,adjustthe
reel-drive-assemblypositionortheengineand
7
transmissionalignment;refertoAdjustingthe
Reel-DriveshaftPosition(page33).
2
Installingthe
Transport-WheelShaft
Model04840Only
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Leftwheelshaft
Procedure
Note:Theright-wheelshaftisinstalledatthefactory.
1.Applymedium-strengththread-locking
compoundtothethreadsofthewheelshaft.
2.Threadtheleft-wheelshaftintothedrumdrive
assemblyontheleftsideofthemachine.
Note:Theleft-wheelshaftismarkedwitha“L”
ontheshaftendandhasright-handthreads.
g330266
Figure8
1.Leftwheelshaft
3.Torquetheshaftto54to68N∙m(40to50ft-lb).
3
InstallingtheTransport
Wheels
Optional
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
TransportWheelKit(orderseparately;contactyour
authorizedT orodistributor)
Procedure
Toinstallthetransportwheels,youmustrstacquire
theTransportWheelKit(Model04123).Contactyour
authorizedTorodistributorforthiskit.
1.Installthetransportwheels;refertoInstalling
theTransportWheels(page21).
2.Ensurethatthetiresareinatedto83to103
kPa(12to15psi).
8
4
InstallingtheGrassBasket
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Grassbasket
Procedure
Graspthebasketbythetoplipandslideitontothe
basketmountingrods(Figure9).
g278331
Figure9
1.Grassbasket
2.Basketmountingrod
5
AdjustingtheEngineSpeed
ForCE-CompliantCountriesOnly
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifyouuseyourmachineinacountrythatcompliesto
CEstandards,meetnoiseregulationsbyadjustingthe
high-idleenginespeedtothefollowingspecications:
1018machines:3,000rpm
1021and1026machines:3,150rpm
RefertoAdjustingtheHigh-IdleEngineSpeed(page
29).
9
ProductOverview
g274957
Figure10
1.Grassbasket
4.Fueltank
2.Kickstand5.Transport-wheelaxle
3.Handle
6.Cuttingunit
Controls
g271082
Figure11
1.Clutchbail
5.Throttlecontrol
2.Cutting-unit-drivelever
6.Hourmeter
3.Parking-brakelatch
7.Lift-assisthandle
4.Service-brakelever8.On/Offswitch
10
ClutchBail
Usetheclutchbail(Figure11)toengageordisengage
thetractiondrive.
Engagethetractiondrive:Pullupandholdthe
bartothehandle.
Disengagethetractiondrive:Releasethebar.
ThrottleControl
Usethethrottlecontrol(Figure11)toadjustthe
enginespeed.
Increasetheenginespeed:Rotatethelever
down.
Decreasetheenginespeed:Rotatetheleverup.
On/OffSwitch
Theswitch(Figure11)allowsyoutostartorshutoff
theengine.
Starttheengine:Pushdownontheupperpart
oftheswitch.
Shutofftheengine:Pushdownonthelowerpart
oftheswitch.
Service-BrakeLever
Usetheservicebrake(Figure11)tosloworstopthe
machine.Pullthelevertowardthehandletoengage
theservicebrake.
Parking-BrakeLatch
Usetheparking-brakelatch(Figure11)toengagethe
parkingbrakewhileyouareawayfromthemachine.
Engagetheparkingbrake:Engageandholdthe
service-brakeleverandrotatetheparking-brake
latchtowardyou.
Disengagetheparkingbrake:Pullthe
service-brakelevertowardthehandle.
Cutting-Unit-DriveLever
Usethecutting-unit-drivelever(Figure11)toengage
ordisengagethecuttingunitwhiletheclutchbailis
engaged.
Engagethecuttingunit:Movetheleverdown.
Disengagethecuttingunit:Movetheleverup.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure11)recordsthetotalnumber
ofhoursthattheenginehasbeenrunning.Referto
themeterforschedulingregularmaintenance.
Lift-AssistHandle
Usethelift-assisthandle(Figure11)tohelpwith
adjustingthehandleheightorraiseandlowerthe
kickstand.
Handle-HeightAdjuster
Usethehandle-heightadjuster(Figure12)tomove
thehandleheighttoacomfortableoperatingposition.
Pullupontheadjusterandusethelift-assisthandle
toraiseorlowerthehandleheight.
g271081
Figure12
1.Handle-heightadjuster
ChokeLever
Thechokelever(Figure13)islocatedontheleftfront
oftheengine.Usethelevertoaidinstartingacold
engine;refertoUsingtheChokeLever(page17).
g265059
Figure13
1.Chokelever
3.Recoil-starterhandle
2.Fuel-shutoffvalve
11
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedonthesideofthe
enginebelowthechokecontrol(Figure13).
Note:Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhenthemachine
isnotusedforafewdays,duringtransporttoand
fromthejobsite,orwhenthemachineisparked
insideabuilding;refertoOpeningandClosingthe
Fuel-ShutoffValve(page17).
Recoil-StarterHandle
Pulltherecoil-starterhandle(Figure13)tostartthe
engine.
Kickstand
Thekickstand(Figure14)ismountedtotherearof
themachine.Usethekickstandwhenyouinstallor
removethetransportwheelsorthecuttingunit.
TRANSPORT-WHEEL-SERVICEposition:
Tousethekickstandtoinstallthetransportwheels,
putyourfootonthekickstandwhilepullingupand
backonthelift-assisthandle(Figure14).
CAUTION
Themachineisheavyandcancauseback
strainifliftedimproperly.
Putyourfootpressuredownonthe
kickstandanduseonlythelift-assist
handletoraisethemachine.Attemptingto
raisethemachineontothekickstandany
otherwaycancauseinjury.
CUTTING-UNIT-SERVICEposition:
Topreventthemachinefromtippingbackward
whenremovingthecuttingunit,lowerthekickstand
andpushoutthespringpinsothatitkeepsthe
kickstandinthepositionshowninFigure15.
g273507
Figure14
1.Lift-assisthandle
3.Kickstand—TRANSPORT-WHEEL
SERVICEposition
2.Kickstand—STORAGE
position
g341757
Figure15
1.Kickstand—CUTTING-UNIT
SERVICEposition
2.Springpin
12
Specications
Model04820Model04830Model04840
Width
84cm(33
inches)
91cm(36
inches)
104cm(41
inches)
Dryweight*95kg(210lb)
100kg(220
lb)
107kg(235
lb)
Widthofcut
46cm(18
inches)
53cm(21
inches)
66cm(26
inches)
Heightofcut
Dependentontraction-drumposition[referto
AdjustingtheTraction-DrumPosition(page
15)]anduseofHighHeight-of-CutKit.
Clip
Dependentonreelspeedandreel-drive-pulley
position;refertoAdjustingtheClip
Rate(page15).
Engine
speed
Lowidle:1,900±100rpm;Highidle:
3,450±100rpm
Mowing
speed
3.2km/h(2mph)to5.6km/h(3.5mph)
Transport
speed
8.5km/h(5.3mph)
*Tractionunitonly.RefertothecuttingunitOperators
Manualfortheweightofeachcuttingunit.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand
mechanics.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Shutoffthemachine,removethekey(ifequipped),
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave
theoperatorsposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
machinequickly.
Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andsafetyprotectivedevicesare
attachedandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperate
themachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
FuelSafety
Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle
beforelling.
13
Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,refuel
suchequipmentwithaportablecontainerrather
thanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineroperatingatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Performthedailymaintenanceprocedures;referto
DailyMaintenanceChecklist(page23).
CheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level
Checktheengine-oillevelbeforeeachuseorevery
8operatinghours,refertoCheckingtheEngine-Oil
Level(page24).
FuelSpecications
Fueltankcapacity:2.0L(0.59USgallons)
Recommendedfuel:Unleadedgasolinewithan
octaneratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod)
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold)fuel.
Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage,
whichmaynotbecoveredunderthewarranty.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe
capfromthetank(Figure16).Fillthefueltank
tothebottomofthetank-neckopening;referto
yourengineOperator’sManual.
Important:Donotoverllthetankwithfuel.
g265976
Figure16
1.Fuel-tankcap
2.Installthefuel-tankcapandwipeupanyspilled
fuel.
14
AdjustingtheClipRate
Thecliprateisdeterminedbythefollowingmachine
settings:
Reelspeed:Youcanadjustthereelspeedtoa
highorlowsetting;refertoAdjustingtheReel
Speed(page15).
Reel-drive-pulleyposition:Youcansetthe
reel-drivepulleysin2positions;refertoyour
cuttingunitOperator’sManual.
Todeterminethereelspeedandreel-drive-pulley
positionfortheappropriateclip,refertothefollowing
table:
ClipRate
CuttingUnit
Reel
Speed
Belt
Position
8-blade11-blade14-blade
LowLow7.3mm
(0.286inch)
5.3mm
(0.208inch)
4.2mm
(0.164inch)
LowHigh6.1mm
(0.241inch)
4.4mm
(0.175inch)
3.5mm
(0.137inch)
HighLow5.9mm
(0.233inch)
4.3mm
(0.169inch)
3.4mm
(0.133inch)
HighHigh5.0mm
(0.196inch)
3.6mm
(0.142inch)
2.8mm
(0.112inch)
AdjustingtheReelSpeed
Usethereel-speed-controlknob(Figure17)toadjust
thereelspeed.
Highreelspeed:Rotatetheknobsothatthe“H”
ontheknobisdirectedtowardthefrontofthe
machine.
Lowreelspeed:Rotatetheknobsothatthe“L”
ontheknobisdirectedtowardthefrontofthe
machine.
g275053
Figure17
1.Reel-speed-controlknob(showninthehigh-reel-speed
position)
Adjustingthe
Traction-DrumPosition
Thetractiondrumcanbeadjustedto2positions:
LOWposition:Usethispositionformowingata
lowerheightofcut(e.g.,mowingagolf-course
green).
HIGHposition:Usethispositionformowingata
higherheightofcut(e.g.,mowingagolf-course
teebox).
1.MovethekickstandtotheTRANSPORT–WHEEL
SERVICEposition;refertoKickstand(page12).
2.Removetheshoulderbolts(Figure18)oneach
sideofthemachinethatsecurethedrumdrive
housingtothechassis.
15
g277026
Figure18
Leftsideofthemachineshown
1.Insertshoulderbolthere
fortheLOWposition.
3.Shoulderbolt
2.Insertshoulderbolthere
fortheHIGHposition.
3.Aligntheholesinthechassiswiththeholesin
thedrivehousing.
4.Usethepreviouslyremovedshoulderboltsto
securethedrivehousingtothechassis(Figure
18).
5.MovethekickstandtotheSTORAGEposition;
refertoKickstand(page12).
AdjustingtheHandle
Height
Usethehandle-heightadjustertoadjustthehandle
heighttoacomfortableoperatingposition;referto
Handle-HeightAdjuster(page11).
TransportingtheMachine
toaJobSite
TransportingtheMachineUsing
TransportWheels
Usethetransportwheelstotransportthemachinea
shorterdistance.
1.Installthetransportwheels;refertoInstalling
theTransportWheels(page21).
2.Ensurethatthetractionandreel-drivecontrols
areintheNEUTRALposition.
3.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page18).
4.SetthethrottlecontroltoSLOW,tipthefrontof
themachineup,graduallyengagethetraction
drive,andslowlyincreasetheenginespeed.
5.Adjustthethrottletooperatethemoweratthe
desiredgroundspeedandtransportthemachine
tothedesireddestination.
TransportingtheMachineUsinga
Trailer
Useatrailertotransportthemachineaconsiderable
distance.Usecautionwhileloadingandunloadingthe
machineontothetrailer.
1.Carefullydrivethemachineontothetrailer.
2.Shutofftheengine,engagetheparkingbrake,
andturnthefuelvalvetotheOFFposition.
3.Useafull-widthrampforloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
4.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailer.
Note:YoucanusetheToroTransProtrailerto
transportthemachine.Forinstructionsonloadingthe
trailer,refertoyourtrailerOperatorsManual.
Important:Donotruntheenginewhile
transportingitonatrailerbecausedamagecan
occurtothemachine.
RemovingtheTransport
Wheels
1.Releasetheclutchbail,usethethrottlecontrolto
lowertheenginespeed,andshutofftheengine.
2.Movethekickstandtothe
TRANSPORT-WHEEL-SERVICEposition;referto
Kickstand(page12).
3.Removethetransportwheelsbypushingthe
wheel-lockingclipsoutoftheaxles(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Axle2.Wheel-lockingclip
4.Carefullylowerthemachineoffofthekickstand
bypushingforwardslowlyorbyliftingthelower
handlesupport,allowingthekickstandtospring
backtotheSTORAGEposition;refertoKickstand
(page12).
UsingtheChokeLever
Usethechokelevertoaidinstartingacoldengine.
MovethelevertotheCHOKEpositionwhenstartinga
coldengine.Aftertheenginestarts,movethelever
totheRUNposition.
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Figure20
1.Chokelever—CHOKE
position
2.Chokelever—RUN
position
OpeningandClosingthe
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Controlfuelowtotheenginewiththefuel-shutoff
valveasfollows:
Toopenthefuelvalve,turnthefuel-shutofflever
towardtherecoilstarterhandle(Figure21).
Toshutthefuelvalve,turnthefuel-shutofflever
awayfromtherecoilstarterhandle(Figure21).
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Figure21
1.Fuel-shutoff
lever—CLOSEDposition
2.Fuel-shutofflever—OPEN
position
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
Beforeyoustartthemachine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and
youareintheoperatingposition.
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Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.Ifco-workersmustbepresent,usecaution
andensurethatthegrassbasketisinstalledon
themachine.
Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid
holesorhiddenhazards.
Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk
oflightning.
Usecarewhenmowingonwetgrass.Poorfooting
couldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
unit.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour
vision.
Stopthecuttingunitwheneveryouarenotmowing.
Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshutoff
themachinebeforeadjustingtheheightofcut.
Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust
gassesareenclosed.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe
following:
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
Disengagethecuttingunit(s).
Engagetheparkingbrake.
Shutoffthemachineandremovethekey(if
equipped).
Waitforallmovementtostop.
Shutoffthemachinebeforeemptyingthebasket.
Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipe
whiletheengineisrunningorsoonafterithas
shutoffbecausetheseareascouldbehotenough
tocauseburns.
Shutoffthemachineanddisengagethedriveto
thecuttingunitinthefollowingsituations:
Beforefueling
Beforeclearingblockages
Beforeremovingthegrassbasket
Beforechecking,cleaning,ormaintainingthe
cuttingunit
Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthecuttingunitfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforestartingand
operatingthemachine
Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition
Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byTheToro®Company.
SlopeSafety
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Youareresponsibleforsafeslope
operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope
requiresextracaution.Beforeusingthemachine
onaslope,dothefollowing:
Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon
aslope.
Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid
operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.
Poorfootingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
embankments,water,orotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distancebetweenthemachineandanyhazard.
Useahandheldtooltooperateintheseareas.
Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor
direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwetgrass,
acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethemachine
tolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothedrivemay
resultinslidingandalossofbrakingandsteering.
Themachinecanslideevenifyoustopthedrive.
Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.
Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepawayfrom
thedirectionoftravelofthemachine.
Alwayskeepthemachineingearwhengoing
downslopes.Donotcoastdownhill(applicable
onlytogear-driveunits).
StartingtheEngine
Note:Forillustrationsanddescriptionsofthecontrols
referencedinthissection,refertoControls(page10).
Note:Ensurethatthespark-plugwireisinstalledon
thesparkplug.
1.Ensurethatthetraction-driveleverisinthe
NEUTRALposition.
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2.Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopen;refer
toOpeningandClosingtheFuel-ShutoffValve
(page17)
3.MovetheOn/OffswitchtotheONposition.
4.Usethethrottlecontroltoincreasetheengine
speed.
5.Movethechokeleverhalfwaybetweenthe
CHOKEandRUNpositionswhenstartingacold
engine;refertoUsingtheChokeLever(page
17)
Note:Thechokemaynotberequiredwhen
startingawarmengine.
6.Pulltherecoil-starthandleoutuntilpositive
engagementresults,thenpullitvigorouslyto
starttheengine.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits
limitorletgoofthestarterhandlewhenthe
ropeispulledout;theropemaybreakorthe
recoilassemblymaybedamaged.
7.MovethechokelevertotheRUNpositionasthe
enginewarmsup.
OperatingTips
Important:Grassclippingsactasalubricant
whenmowing.Operatingthecuttingunit
excessivelywithoutgrassclippingscandamage
thecuttingunit.
Mowthegreensinastraightback-and-forth
directionacrossthegreen.
Avoidcircularmowingorturningthemachineon
thegreensareastopreventscufng.
Turnthemachineoffthegreenbyraisingthe
cuttingreel(pushingthehandledown)and
performingatear-shapedturnonthetractiondrum
(Figure22).
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Figure22
Mowatanormalwalkingpace.Fastspeedssaves
littletimeandresultsinaninferiormowingjob.
Toassistinmaintainingastraightlineacross
thegreenandtokeepthemachineanequal
distancefromtheedgeofthepreviouscut,usethe
alignmentstripesonthebasket(Figure23).
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Figure23
1.Alignmentstripes
OperatingtheMachineinLow
LightConditions
UsetheLEDLightKitwhenyouoperatethemachine
inlowlightconditions.ContactyourauthorizedToro
distributorforthiskit.
Important:Donotuseotherlightsystemswith
thismachine,astheywillnotoperateproperly
withtheengineACoutput.
OperatingtheControlswhile
Mowing
1.Starttheengine,setthethrottletoareduced
speed,pushdownonthehandletoraisethe
cuttingunit,andengagethetractiondriveto
transportthemachineontothecollarofthe
green.
2.Stopthemachineonthecollar.
3.Usethecutting-unit-drivelevertoengagethe
cuttingunit,increasethethrottlespeeduntil
themachineistravelingatthedesiredground
speed,engagethetractiondrivetomovethe
machineontothegreen,lowerthecuttingunitto
theground,andbeginmowing.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Releasetheclutchbail.
2.MovethethrottlecontroltotheSLOWposition.
3.MovetheOn/OffswitchtotheOFFposition.
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforeyoustoreor
transportthemachine
AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Shutoffthemachine,removethekey(ifequipped),
andwaitforallmovementtostopbeforeyouleave
theoperatorsposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp
preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringthe
machineinanyenclosure.
Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
Reducethethrottlesettingbeforeshuttingoff
theengineandturnoffthefuel-shutoffvalve(if
equipped)aftermowing.
OperatingtheControls
afterMowing
1.Drivethemachineoffofthegreen,pushdown
onthehandletoraisethecuttingunit,release
theclutchbail,disengagethecuttingunit,and
shutofftheengine.
2.Removethegrassbasketandemptythebasket
ofclippings.
3.Installthegrassbasketonthemachineand
transportthemachinetostorage.
TransportingtheMachine
Aftermowing,transportthemachineawayfromthe
jobsite;refertoTransportingtheMachineUsing
TransportWheels(page16)orTransportingthe
MachineUsingaTrailer(page16).
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