Toro LT-F3000 Heavy-Duty Triple Turf Flail Mower User manual

FormNo.3439-313RevA

LT-F3000Heavy-DutyTripleTurf

FlailMower

ModelNo.30659—SerialNo.407100000andUp

Registeratwww.Toro.com.

OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3439-313*A

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean

directives.Fordetails,pleaseseetheseparate

productspecicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)

sheet.

Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,aillawnmowerintended

tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin

commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned

forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedturf.Usingthis

productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould

provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate

andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid

injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor

operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

Visitwww.toro.com/en-gbformoreinformation,

includingsafetytips,trainingmaterials,accessory

information,helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryour

product.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or

additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService

DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel

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ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace

provided.

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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

informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation

worthyofspecialattention.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview...................................................10

Controls............................................................11

WarningandIndicatorLights.........................12

MachineControls..........................................14

Specications..................................................18

Attachments/Accessories.................................18

BeforeOperation.................................................19

BeforeOperationSafety...................................19

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................19

FillingtheFuelT ank..........................................19

CheckingtheForward/ReverseTraction

PedalAction..................................................20

CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.......................20

DuringOperation.................................................20

DuringOperationSafety...................................20

UnderstandingtheOperatorPresence

Controls........................................................22

AdjustingtheRollBar.......................................22

StartingtheEngine...........................................24

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................24

FlailCuttingUnitGeneralInformation...............24

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................25

ControllingthePositionoftheIndividual

CuttingUnits.................................................25

UsingtheCuttingUnitAuto-LimitedLiftin

Reverse........................................................26

EngagingtheCuttingUnitDrive........................26

UsingWeightTransfer/Traction

Assistance....................................................27

ClearingaBlockedRotor..................................27

OperatingTips.................................................27

AfterOperation....................................................28

AfterOperationSafety......................................28

IdentifyingtheTie-DownPoints........................29

HaulingtheMachine.........................................29

LocatingtheJackingPoints..............................29

TowingtheMachine..........................................29

Maintenance...........................................................32

MaintenanceSafety..........................................32

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........32

DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................35

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................36

RaisingthePlatform.........................................36

LoweringthePlatform.......................................36

RemovingtheStorageCompartment................37

InstallingtheStorageCompartment..................37

Lubrication..........................................................38

GreasingtheBearings,Bushings,and

Pivots............................................................38

EngineMaintenance...........................................39

EngineSafety...................................................39

CheckingtheEngineOverheatWarning

System..........................................................39

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................39

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................40

ServicingtheEngineOilandFilter....................41

ExtendedEngineMaintenance.........................41

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................42

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................42

BleedingtheFuelSystem.................................42

BleedingAirfromtheFuelInjectors...................43

CheckingtheFuelLinesand

Connections..................................................44

DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................44

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................44

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................44

CheckingtheBatteryCondition.........................44

ServicingtheBattery.........................................45

CheckingtheElectricalSystem.........................45

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................45

CheckingtheTireAirPressure..........................45

CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel-Lug

Nuts..............................................................45

ChangingtheTransmissionOilFilter................46

ChangingtheHydraulic-ReturnFilter................46

CheckingtheRear-WheelAlignment................46

InspectingtheTransmissionControlCable

andOperatingMechanism............................47

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................47

CoolingSystemSafety.....................................47

RemovingDebrisfromtheCooling

System..........................................................47

CheckingtheCoolantLevel..............................48

BeltMaintenance................................................49

TensioningtheAlternatorBelt...........................49

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................49

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................49

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand

Hoses............................................................49

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................49

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................50

CheckingtheHydraulic-Fluid-Overheat

WarningSystem............................................51

CuttingUnitMaintenance.....................................52

BladeSafety.....................................................52

RemovingandInstallingaCutting

Unit...............................................................52

InspectingtheBlades.......................................52

SharpeningtheBlades.....................................53

CheckingtheBladeBolts..................................53

CheckingtheRearGuard.................................53

CheckingtheRubberGuard.............................53

CheckingtheCutting-UnitPivot........................54

CheckingforRotorVibration.............................54

CheckingtheRotorBearings............................54

CheckingtheRear-RollerBearing

Adjustment....................................................54

CheckingtheRear-RollerScraperWire

Tension.........................................................55

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ReplacingtheBlades........................................55

Chassis................................................................56

InspectingtheSeatBelt....................................56

CheckingtheFasteners....................................56

ExtendedMaintenance.....................................56

Cleaning..............................................................56

WashingtheMachine.......................................56

Storage...................................................................57

StorageSafety..................................................57

PreparingtheTractionUnit...............................57

PreparingtheEngine........................................57

Troubleshooting......................................................58

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith

ENISO5395.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet

andofthrowingobjects.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat

causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty

damagemayoccur.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe

operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool

beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan

resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways

payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol

,which

meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety

instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions

mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

decal40-13-010

40-13–010

1.Cuttinghazardofhand

2.Cuttinghazardoffoot

decal70-13-072

70-13-072

1.Jackingpoint

decal70-13-077

70-13-077

1.Warning—shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey

beforereleasingoroperatingsafetylatches.

decal950889

950889

1.Warning—hotsurfaces.

decal111-0773

111-0773

1.Warning—crushingofngers,forceappliedfromside.

decal111-3344

111-3344

1.Ignitionswitch

decal111-3562

111-3562

1.Pressthepedaltoadjustthesteeringwheelangle.

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decal111-3566

111-3566

1.Falling,crushinghazard—ensurethattheoperator-platform

latchisengagedbeforeoperating.

decal111-3567

111-3567

1.Pedaloperation

decal111-3658

111-3658

1.Cutterhead

3.Unlatch

2.Latch

decal111-3901

111-3901

1.Transmissionuid—readtheOperator'sManual.

decal111-3902

111-3902

1.Thefancancutyourhand;warning

2.Hotsurfaces;readtheOperator'sManual.

decal111-9382

111-9382

1.Height-of-cutchart

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decal111-9647

111-9647

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual—lltothemaximumlevel;

donotoverll.

decal111-9648

111-9648

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;torquethenutsto

45N∙m(33ft-lb).

decal117-3276

117-3276

1.Enginecoolantunder

pressure

3.Warning—donottouchthe

hotsurface.

2.Explosionhazard—read

theOperator'sManual.

4.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

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decal134-1807

134-1807

1.Slopeindicator

7.Raise

2.Rightcuttingunitcontrols8.Fast

3.Centercuttingunitcontrols

9.Enginespeed

4.Leftcuttingunitcontrols

10.Slow

5.Lower/oat

11.Horn

6.Transport

decal111-9649

111-9649

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationonservice

andmaintenance.

8.Ensurethebladesstopwhenyouleavetheoperatingposition.

2.Tirepressure—1bar(14.5psi)9.Checktheairlter.

3.Checkallfasteners.10.Inspectthebladesforwear.

4.Checkforhydraulicleaks.11.Ensurethebottleislledtothelowline.

5.Checkthetransmission-oillevel.12.Cleanthecoolingsystem.

6.Checkthefuellevel.13.Cleanthemachineandtorquethefrontwheelto200N∙m

andtherearwheelto54N∙m.

7.Checktheoillevel.

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decal111-5007

111-5007

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas

wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditions

onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe

cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan

causethemachinetobecomeunstable.

1.Tippinghazard—driveslowlywhenturningorgoingupslopes.

4.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;wearhearing

protection;removethekeybeforeperformingmaintenance.

2.Tippinghazard—onlydriveupslopesthatarebetween0and

20°;donotdriveupslopesthataregreaterthan20°.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

3.Tippinghazard—wearaseatbeltwhentherollbarisup;do

notwearaseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.

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Setup

MediaandAdditionalParts

Description

Qty.

Use

Operator'sManual

1

Engineowner’smanual1

Readthemanualsbeforeoperatingthemachine.

DeclarationofConformity

1

TheDeclarationofConformityservesasconrmationof

CEcompliance.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

ProductOverview

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Figure3

1.Frontcuttingunits

3.Steeringwheel

5.Enginehood

2.Controlarm4.Operator'sseat

6.Rearcuttingunit

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Controls

ControlPanelComponents

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Figure4

1.Ignitionswitch11.Transmission-neutral

indicator

2.Lightingswitch(supplied

withlightingkit)

12.Parking-brakeswitch

3.Limited-lift-in-reverse

switch

13.Engine-preheat-indicator

light

4.Throttle-controllever14.Direction-indicatorswitch

(suppliedwithlightingkit)

5.Hornbutton

15.Differential-lockswitch

6.Engine-oil-warninglight

16.Lift-controlswitches

7.Battery-charge-warning

light

17.Hazard-warningswitch

(suppliedwithlightingkit)

8.Hydraulic-uid-warning

light

18.Warning-beaconswitch

(suppliedwithbeaconkit)

9.Engine-coolant-warning

light

19.Hourmeter

10.Cutting-unit-driveswitch

20.Auxiliary12Vsocket

KeySwitch

0=Engineoff

I=Enginerun/Auxiliaryon

II=Enginepre-heat

III=Enginestart

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Figure5

1.Keyswitch

ThrottleControl

Operatethethrottlecontrolinaforwarddirection

toincreasetheenginespeed.Operatethethrottle

controlinarearwarddirectiontoreduceenginespeed

(Figure6).

Note:Theenginespeeddictatesthespeedofthe

otherfunctions,i.e.,travel,ail-rotorrotationspeed,

andcuttingunitliftspeed.

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Figure6

1.Throttle-controllever

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AudibleWarningHorn

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

thehorn.

Pressthehornbuttontoprovideanaudiblewarning

(Figure7).

Important:Thehornisautomaticallyactuated

whenanenginecoolantorhydraulicuidoverheat

conditionoccurs.Shutofftheengineimmediately

andxthemachinebeforestartingitagain.

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Figure7

1.Horn

Cutting-Unit-DriveSwitch

Toengagethecuttingunitdrive,refertoEngagingthe

CuttingUnitDrive(page26).

Note:Alwaysputthecutting-unit-driveswitchinthe

OFFpositionwhentravellingbetweenworkareas.

Cutting-UnitsPositionControls

Usethecutting-unitspositioncontrolstoindependently

raiseandlowerthecuttingunits;refertoControlling

thePositionoftheIndividualCuttingUnits(page25).

DifferentialLock

WARNING

Theturningradiusincreaseswhenthe

differentiallockisengaged.Usingthe

differentiallockathighspeedmayleadtoloss

ofcontrolandcauseseriousinjuryand/or

propertydamage.

Donotusethedifferentiallockathighspeed.

Usethedifferentiallocktopreventexcessivewheel

spinwhenthedrivewheelslosetraction.The

differentiallockoperatesinbothforwardandreverse.

Youcanlockthedifferentialwhilethemachineis

travelingslowly.Enginepowerdemandincreases

whenthedifferentialislocked.Preventexcessive

powerrequirementsbyusingthedifferentiallockonly

atlowspeed.

Tolockthedifferential,pressthedifferential-lock

switch.

Tounlockthedifferential,releasethedifferential-lock

switch.

WarningandIndicatorLights

Engine-Coolant-Temperature-WarningLight

Theengine-coolant-temperature-warninglight

illuminates,thehornisactuated,andthecuttingunits

stopwhentheenginebecomestoohot(Figure8).

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Figure8

1.Engine-coolant-temperature-warninglight

Note:Theailrotorsdisengagewhentheoperating

temperaturereaches115°C(239°F).

Hydraulic-Fluid-Temperature-WarningLight

Thehydraulic-uid-temperature-warninglight

illuminateswhenoverheatingoccursandthehorn

isactuatedwhenthehydraulicuidinthereservoir

exceeds95°C(203°F);refertoFigure9.

g034897

Figure9

1.Hydraulic-uid-temperature-warninglight

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Battery-Charge-WarningLight

Thebattery-charge-warninglightilluminateswhenthe

batteryislowofcharge(Figure10).

g034887

Figure10

1.Battery-charge-warninglight

Engine-Oil-Pressure-WarningLight

Theengine-oil-pressure-warninglightilluminates

whentheoilpressureistoolow(Figure11).

g034898

Figure11

1.Engine-oil-pressure-warninglight

EnginePre-HeatIndicatorLight

TurnthekeytopositionII.Theenginepreheat

indicatorlightwillilluminateandheattheglowplugs

(Figure12).

Important:Attemptingtostartacoldengine

beforethepre-heatisusedcancauseunnecessary

weartothebattery.

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Figure12

1.Enginepre-heatindicatorlight

Transmission-Neutral-IndicatorLight

Thislightilluminateswhenthetractionpedalsarein

theNEUTRALpositionandtheignitionkeyisturned

topositionI(Figure13).

Note:Theparkingbrakemustbeengagedforthe

transmissionneutralindicatorlighttoilluminate.

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Figure13

1.Transmission-neutral-indicatorlight

Cutting-Unit-Drive-Switch-IndicatorLight

Thislightilluminateswhenthecuttingunitdriveswitch

isOnandtheignitionkeyisturnedtopositionI(Figure

14).

Toengagethecuttingunitdrive,refertoEngagingthe

CuttingUnitDrive(page26).

g034895

Figure14

1.Cutting-unit-drive-switch-indicatorlight

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MachineControls

ParkingBrake

WARNING

Theparkingbrakeoperatesonthefront

wheelsonly.

Donotparkthemachineonaslope.

Movetheparking-brakeswitchtotheforwardposition

bypressingthesmallerlockingbuttonandmovingthe

switchforwardtoengagetheparkingbrake(Figure

15).

Note:Donotoperatethemachinewiththeparking

brakeengagedanddonotengagetheparkingbrake

whilethemachineismoving.

Thislightilluminateswhentheparkingbrakeis

engaged,andtheignitionkeyisturnedtopositionI.

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Figure15

1.Parking-brakeswitch

ServiceBrake

DANGER

Theservicebrakingsystemdoesnotholdthe

machineatastandstill.

Alwaysensurethattheparkingbrakeis

engagedtoparkthemachineatastandstill.

Servicebrakingisachievedbythehydraulic

transmissionsystem.Whentheforwardorreverse

tractionpedalsarereleasedortheenginespeed

isreduced,servicebrakingbecomeseffectiveand

travelspeedisautomaticallyreduced.T oincrease

thebrakingeffect,pushthetractionpedalintothe

NEUTRALposition.Servicebrakingiseffectiveonthe

frontwheelsonly.

EmergencyBrake

Intheeventofservicebrakefailure,turntheignition

offtobringthemachinetoastandstill.

TractionPedals

Forwardtravel:Presstheforwardtractionpedalto

increaseforwardtravelspeed.Releasethepedalto

reducespeed(Figure16).

Reversetravel:Pressthereversetractionpedalto

increasereversetravelspeed.Releasethepedalto

reducespeed(Figure16).

Stop(Neutral):Tostopthemachine,use1ofthe

followingprocedures:

•Reduceyourfootpressureonthetractionpedal

andallowittoreturntotheneutralposition.The

machinedynamicallybrakestoasmoothstop.

•Taporholdthereversepedalbriey.Thisstops

themachinefasterthandynamicbraking.

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Figure16

1.Reversetractionpedal2.Forwardtractionpedal

AdjustableSteeringColumn

Adjustmentofthesteeringwheelandsteeringcolumn

shouldonlybecarriedoutwhenthemachineisata

standstillwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

1.Totiltthesteeringwheel,pressthefootpedal

down.

2.Positionthesteeringtowertothemost

comfortablepositionandreleasethepedal

(Figure17).

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Figure17

HourMeter

Thehourmetershowsthetotalhoursthatthemachine

hasbeenoperated(Figure18).

g014559

Figure18

1.Hourmeter

FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeshowstheamountoffuelinthetank

(Figure19).

g014558

Figure19

TransportLatches

AlwaysraisethecuttingunitstotheTRANSPORT

positionandsecurewiththetransportlatchesand

safetylockswhentravellingbetweenworkareas

(Figure20).

g014548

Figure20

WeightTransferControl

Usetheweighttransfercontroltoadjusttheweight

onthedrivewheels.

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Figure21

1.Lockwheel

2.Weight-transferhandwheel

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Operator’sSeat—Forward/BackwardLever

WARNING

Ensurethattheoperator-platformlatchis

engagedbeforeoperatingthemachine.

•Movetheleverupwardtoadjustthe

forward/backwardpositionoftheseat(Figure22).

•Releasethelevertolocktheseatinposition.

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Figure22

1.Lever

Operator’sSeat—OperatorWeightHandle

•Rotatethehandleclockwisetoincrease

suspensionstiffnessandcounterclockwiseto

decreasethestiffness(Figure23).

•Thedialindicateswhentheoptimumsuspension

adjustmenthasbeensetaccordingtooperator

weight(kg).

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Figure23

1.Lever2.Dial

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Operator’sSeat—HeightAdjustment

•Manuallylifttheseatforincrementalheight

adjustment(Figure24).

•Tolowertheseat,liftitbeyondthehighestsetting,

thenallowittodroptothelowestsetting.

g016379

Figure24

Operator’sSeat—BackrestHandle

•Pullthehandleoutwardtoadjusttheseatbackrest

angle(Figure25).

•Releasethehandletolocktheseatbackrestin

position.

g016380

Figure25

1.Handle

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Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Specication

LT-F3000

TransportWidth

157.5cm(62inches)

Widthofcut76cm(30inches)to212cm(83.5inches)

Heightofcut20mm(3/4inch)to75mm(3inches)

Length

302.5cm(119.1inches)

Height

216cm(85.0inches)withROPS

209cm(82.3inches)withcab

Weight

1392kg(3069lb)withROPS

1592kg(3510lb)withcab

Engine

Kubota32.8kw(44hp)at3000rpmDIN70020

Fueltankcapacity

45L(11.9USgallons)

Transportspeed

25km/h(15.5mph)

Mowingspeed

11km/h(6.85mph)

Hydraulicsystemcapacity

32L(8.5USgallons)

Enginespeed3000rpm

Rotorspeed3000rpm

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance

andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT orodistributororgoto

www.toro.com/en-gbforalistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro

replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe

dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

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Operation

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations

mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner

isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand

mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe

operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool

beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand

functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethatthecuttingunitsareingoodworking

condition.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould

throw.

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable

anditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such

asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel

vaporshavedissipated.

PerformingDaily

Maintenance

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe

EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page32).

FillingtheFuelTank

FuelTankCapacity

45L(11.9USgallons)

FuelSpecication

Failuretoobservethefollowingcautionsmaydamage

theengine.

•Neverusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadofdiesel

fuel.

•Nevermixkeroseneorusedengineoilwiththe

dieselfuel.

•Neverkeepfuelincontainerswithzincplatingon

theinside.

•Donotusefueladditives.

PetroleumDiesel

Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswith

low(<500ppm)orultra-low(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.

Theminimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchase

fuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180days

toensurefuelfreshness.

Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(Number2-D)at

temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwinter-grade

dieselfuel(Number1-DorNumber1-D/2-Dblend)

below-7°C(20°F).Usingwinter-gradefuelatlower

temperaturesprovidesalowerashpointand

cold-owcharacteristics,whichwilleasestartingand

reducefuel-lterplugging.

Usingsummer-gradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)will

contributetowardlongerfuel-pumplifeandincreased

powercomparedtowinter-gradefuel.

AddingFuel

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe

cuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff

theengine,andremovethekey.

2.Usingacleanrag,cleantheareaaroundthe

fuel-tankcap.

3.Removethecapfromthefueltank.

4.Fillthetankuntilthelevelistothebottomofthe

llerneckwithfuel.

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5.Installfuel-tankcaptightlyafterllingtank.

Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.

Thisminimizespossiblebuildupofcondensation

insidethefueltank.

Checkingthe

Forward/ReverseTraction

PedalAction

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Withtheengineshutoff,operatetheforwardand

reversetractionpedalsthroughthefullrangeof

articulationandensurethatthemechanismreturns

freelytotheneutralposition.

CheckingtheInterlock

Switches

Checkingthe

Operator-Presence-SeatSwitch

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Sitontheoperatorseatandstarttheengine.

2.Lowerthecuttingunitstotheground.

3.Engagethecutterdrive.

4.Risefromtheoperatorseatandcheckthatthe

ailrotorscometoastopafteraninitial0.5to1

seconddelay.

Checkingthe

Cutter-Drive-InterlockSwitch

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Shutofftheengine.

2.Turnthecutter-driveswitchtotheOFFposition

andturntheignitionkeytopositionI.Thecutting

unitsdriveswitchindicatorlightshouldnot

illuminate.

3.Turntheswitchtotheonposition.Theindicator

lightilluminates,andtheengineshouldnotstart

whentheignitionkeyisturned.

Checkingthe

Parking-Brake-InterlockSwitch

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Shutofftheengine.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.TurntheignitionkeytopositionI.Theparking

brakeindicatorlightshouldilluminate.

4.Disengagetheparkingbrake.Theindicatorlight

shouldgooutandtheengineshouldnotstart

whentheignitionkeyisturned.

5.Settheparkingbrake,sitontheoperatorseat,

andstarttheengine.

6.Releasetheparkingbrake.

7.Risefromtheoperatorseatandcheckthatthe

engineshutsoff.

Checkingthe

Transmission-Neutral-Interlock

Switch

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

1.Shutofftheengine.

2.Removeyourfootfromtheforward/reverse

tractionpedals.

3.TurntheignitionkeytopositionIandthe

transmissionneutralindicatorlightshould

illuminate.

4.Applylightpressuretothetractionpedalsina

forwardandreversedirectiontocheckthatthe

indicatorlightturnsoff.

Note:T akeextremecaretoensurethatthearea

aroundthemachineisclearbeforecheckingtoseeif

theenginestartsunderthiscondition.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor

propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longtrousers;substantial,slip-resistant

footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong

hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose

jewelry.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat

causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty

damagemayoccur.

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