Toro Commercial Walk-Behind Traction Unit, 18HP Pistol-Grip Hydro Drive User manual

Commercial Walk-Behind Traction Unit, 18HP Pistol-Grip Hydro Drive
Toro
Brand
Toro
Model
Commercial Walk-Behind Traction Unit, 18HP Pistol-Grip Hydro Drive
Category
Lawnmowers
Type
User manual
FormNo.3390-262RevB
CommercialWalk-Behind
TractionUnit
18HPPistol-GripHydroDrive
ModelNo.30069—SerialNo.315000001andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3390-262*B
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives;
fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobeusedby
residentialhomeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis
designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns
onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor
cuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Thismanualshouldbeconsideredas
partofthemachine,asitcontains,safety,operationaland
maintenanceinformation.Themowerisaprecisionbuilt
machinedesignedsolelyforcuttinggrassandsimilarlowlying
groundvegetationwithinthelimitationsstatedinthismanual.
Youareresponsibleforoperatingtheproductproperlyand
safely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyforproductandaccessory
information,helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryour
productatToroCommercialProductsServiceDepartment
Spellbrook,BishopsStortford,CM234BU,England,
+44(0)1279603019,Email:uk.service@toro.com.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbers
ofyourproductready.Figure1andFigure2identifythe
locationofthemodelandserialnumbersontheproduct.
Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Figure2
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure3),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure3
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
GeneralLawnMowerSafety.....................................4
SoundPressureforthe32RD,36RDand48
RD....................................................................6
SoundPowerforthe32RD,36RDand48
RD....................................................................6
VibrationLevelforthe32RD...................................6
VibrationLevelforthe36RD...................................6
VibrationLevelforthe48RD...................................6
SlopeIndicator.......................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8
Setup...........................................................................10
1CheckingtheFluidsandtirePressure......................10
2ReadingtheManualandViewingtheOperator
TrainingMaterial................................................10
ProductOverview.........................................................11
Controls...............................................................11
Specications........................................................12
Attachments/Acessories.........................................12
Operation....................................................................12
AddingFuel...........................................................12
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................13
OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................13
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................14
OperatingtheNeutralLocks....................................14
OperatingtheBladeControlKnob(PTO).................15
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................15
DrivingtheMachineForwardandBackward..............16
BringingtheMachinetoNeutralPosition...................16
StoppingtheMachine.............................................17
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................17
TransportingtheMachine........................................17
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................17
AdjustingtheCasterPosition...................................18
AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................19
HeightofCutChart................................................20
Maintenance.................................................................22
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................22
Lubrication...............................................................23
LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................23
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler..................................23
GreasingthePumpControlandBellCrank................23
EngineMaintenance..................................................24
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................24
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................25
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................26
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................27
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................27
ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................28
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................28
AdjustingtheSpeedControlLinkage........................28
AdjustingtheNeutralControlLinkages.....................29
AdjustingtheHydroControlLinkages.......................30
AdjustingtheControlRod.......................................31
AdjustingtheTracking...........................................32
AdjustingtheSpringAnchorLinks...........................32
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................33
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................33
CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen..................................33
BrakeMaintenance....................................................34
ServicingtheBrake.................................................34
BeltMaintenance......................................................35
CheckingtheBelts..................................................35
ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................35
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension............................35
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................38
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................38
MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................40
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................40
AdjustingtheBladeBrake........................................42
Storage........................................................................43
Troubleshooting...........................................................44
Schematics...................................................................46
3
Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO
5395:2013.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructions.
Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe
service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.
Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and
togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessentialthat
youandanyotheroperatorofthemowerreadand
understandthecontentsofthismanualbeforethe
engineiseverstarted.Payparticularattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol(Figure3)whichmeansCaution,
Warning,orDanger—“personalsafetyinstruction.”
Readandunderstandtheinstructionbecauseithasto
dowithsafety.Failuretocomplywiththeinstruction
mayresultinpersonalinjury.
GeneralLawnMowerSafety
Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet
andthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe
controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.
•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethemower.Localregulationscan
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
•Understandexplanationsforallpictogramsusedonthe
mowerorintheinstructions.
Gasoline
WARNING-Gasolineishighlyammable.Takethe
followingprecautions.
•Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis
purpose.
•Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhilerefueling.
•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremovethe
capofthefueltankoraddgasolinewhiletheengineis
runningorwhentheengineishot.
•Ifgasolineisspilled,donotattempttostarttheengine
butmovethemowerawayfromtheareaofspillageand
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilgasolinevapors
havedissipated.
•Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.
Preparation
•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,slip-resistant
footwearandlongtrousers.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallstones,sticks,wires,bonesand
otherforeignobjects.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatguards,
andsafetydevices,suchasdeectorsareinplaceand
workingcorrectly.
•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,
bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.
Starting
•Disengageallbladeanddriveclutchesandplaceinto
neutralbeforestartingtheengine.
•Donottiltmowerwhenstartingtheengineorswitching
onthemotor,unlessthemowerhastobetiltedfor
starting.Inthiscase,donottiltitmorethanabsolutely
necessaryandliftonlythepart,whichisawayfromthe
operator.
•Starttheengineorswitchonthemotorcarefully
accordingtoinstructionsandwithfeetwellawayfrom
theblade(s).
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxideandotherexhaustgasses
cancollect.
•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare
nearby.
•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
•Avoidoperatingthelawnmowerinwetgrass,where
feasible.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhiddenhazards.
•Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialtowardsbystanders.
•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
•Neverpickuporcarryalawnmowerwhiletheengineis
running.
•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullinga
pedestriancontrolledlawnmowertowardsyou.
•Walk,neverrun.
•Slopes:
–Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.
–Exerciseextremecautionwhenonslopes.
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–Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupanddown
andexerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection
onslopes.
–Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.
•Neveroperatethelawnmowerwithdamagedguards,or
withoutsafetydevices,forexampledeectorsand/or
grasscatchers,inplace.
•Uselowthrottlesettingswhenengagingthe
traction-clutch,especiallyinhighgears.Reducespeed
onslopesandinsharpturnstopreventoverturningor
lossofcontrol.
•Stopthebladeifthelawnmowerhastobetiltedfor
transportationwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass
andwhentransportingthelawnmowertoandfromthe
areatobemowed.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
•Stoptheengineandwhereakeyisttedremovethekey,
makesurethatallmovingpartshavecometoacomplete
stop:
–wheneveryouleavethelawnmower.
–beforerefueling.
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher.
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment
canbemadefromtheoperator'sposition.
•Stoptheengineandwhereakeyisttedremovethekey,
makesurethatallmovingpartshavecometoacomplete
stop,anddisconnectthesparkplugwire:
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute.
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthelawn
mower.
–afterstrikingaforeignobject,inspectthelawnmower
fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand
operatingthelawnmower.
–iflawnmowerstartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
•Reducethethrottlesettingduringengineshutdownand,
iftheengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve,turnthe
fueloffattheconclusionofmowing.
•Usecarewhenusingsulkies,and
–useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.
–limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.
–donotturnsharply:usecarewhenreversing.
–donotcarrypassengers.
•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–placeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake.
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Donotusepressurecleaningequipmentonmachine.
•Neverstoretheequipmentwithgasolineinthetankand
insideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopename
orspark.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer,
batterycompartmentandgasolinestoragearefreeof
grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
•Checkthedischargeguardfrequentlyandreplacewith
manufacturer'srecommendedparts,whennecessary.
•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
•Replacefaultysilencers.
•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisout-doors.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatinganengineatexcessivespeedcan
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
•Onmultibladedlawnmowers,takecareasrotatingone
blademaycauseotherstorotate.
•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthelawnmowerto
prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmovingblades
andxedpartsofthelawnmower.
•Toensurethebestperformanceandsafety,
purchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Donotuse
will t
partsandaccessories;
theymaycauseasafetyhazard.
5
SoundPressureforthe32RD,
36RDand48RD
The32RDhasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof
87dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of2dBA.
The36RDhasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof
87dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of2dBA.
The48RDhasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof
92dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of2dBA.
Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
SoundPowerforthe32RD,36
RDand48RD
The32RDand36RDhasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof
100dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
The48RDhasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.
VibrationLevelforthe32RD
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.2m/s
2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.0m/s
2
UncertaintyValue(K)=1.0m/s
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
VibrationLevelforthe36RD
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.3m/s
2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.8m/s
2
UncertaintyValue(K)=1.0m/s
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
VibrationLevelforthe48RD
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.5m/s
2
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=3.1m/s
2
UncertaintyValue(K)=1.5m/s
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinENISO5395:2013.
6
SlopeIndicator
G01 1841
Figure4
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope
ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline
tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Keepsafetysignsclearandvisible,replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
320006
1.Heightofcut
40-13–010
1.Cuttinghazardofhand
2.Cuttinghazardoffoot
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructionson
operatingthecuttingblade
3.Pullbacktodisengage
2.Pushforwardtoengage
95-5852
1.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandblockthewheels
whenparkingonaslope.
106-2733
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
111-1979
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
8
115-1039
1.Parking
brake—disengaged
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
119-6672
1.Forward
10.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Neutral11.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Reverse
12.Thrownobjecthazard—keepdeectorinplace.
4.ToturnthemachinerightengageNeutralontherighthandle
whilethelefthandleisintheForwardposition.
13.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
5.ToturnthemachineleftengageNeutralonthelefthandle
whiletherighthandleisintheForwardposition.
14.Warning—wearearprotection.
6.Fast15.Warning—stoptheengineandremovethesparkplugwire
beforeperforminganymaintenanceonthemachine.
7.Continuousvariablesetting16.Warning—stoptheenginebeforeleavingthemachine.
8.Slow17.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhand—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
9.Neutral
130-8370
1.Neutrallock
130-8375
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
4.Increaseright
2.Increaseleft
5.Trackingadjustmentknob
3.Trackingadjustment
9
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1
Nopartsrequired
–
Checktheuidsandtirepressure.
Operator'sManual
1
Engineoperator'smanual1
Operatortrainingmaterial
1
2
Oildrainhose
1
ReadtheOperator'sManualandwatch
theoperatortrainingmaterialbefore
operatingthemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
CheckingtheFluidsandtire
Pressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
•Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking
theEngineOilLevel.
•Checkthegreaseforthemowerandmowerdeck.
•Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthetire
Pressure.
Note:Thecuttingbladesaresettoa51mm(2inch)
height-of-cutatinitialpurchase.TheAxlepositionisB,with
2spacesbelowthecastersand4spacesbelowthespindle.
2
ReadingtheManualand
ViewingtheOperatorTraining
Material
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Operator'sManual
1Engineoperator'smanual
1
Operatortrainingmaterial
1
Oildrainhose
Procedure
•ReadtheOperator'sManual.
•Viewtheoperatortrainingmaterialbeforeoperatingthe
machine.TheDVDsuppliedisgeneraltrainingmaterial
andthemachinemaydifferfromthatsupplied.
•Usetheoildrainhosewhenchangingtheengineoil.
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ProductOverview
1
2
3
4
5
6
G016076
Figure5
1.Mowerdeck
4.Controls
2.Brake5.Handle
3.Gastank6.Casterwheel
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure6)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhastwopositions:FastandSlow.
OperatorPresenceControl(OPC)
Levers
WhenyousqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles,
theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorisinthenormal
operatingposition.WhenyoureleasetheOPClevers,the
OPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorhasleftthenormal
operatingposition,andthesystemwillstoptheengineif
eitherthespeedcontrolleverisnotintheneutralpositionor
thebladecontrol(PTO)knobisengaged.
BladeControlKnob(PTO)
Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)isusedtoengageand
disengagethedrivebelttodrivethemowerbladeswiththe
OPCleverspressedagainstthehandles.Pulltheknobupto
engagethebladesandpushdowntodisengagetheblades.
G016079
Figure6
1.Throttlecontrol
6.OperatorPresence
Controllevers(OPC)
2.Speedcontrollever
7.Handle
3.Ignitionswitch8.DriveLever
4.Choke9.Bladecontrolknob(PTO)
5.Neutrallock
10.Fuelshut-offvalve
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterandhas
threepositions:Off,RunandStart.
SpeedControlLever
Thismachinehasavariablespeedcontrolwithaneutral
position.Thiscontrolshowfastthemachinewilltravel.
DriveLevers
Releasedriveleverstoengageforwardtractionoperationand
squeezetheleversuntilanincreaseinforceisfelttogointo
neutralpositionandcontinuetosqueezetogoinreverse.
Squeezerighthanddrivelevertoturnrightandlefthandlever
toturnleft.
NeutralLock
Squeezedriveleversuntilanincreaseinforceisfeltandmove
lockstotherearforneutrallock.
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FuelShut-offValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalvewhentransportingorstoring
mower.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
82cm(32inch)mowers:
Cuttingwidth82cm(32inches)
Width
89cm(35inches)
Length
203cm(80inches)
Height
112cm(44inches)
Weight
231kg(509lb)
91cm(36inch)mowers:
Cuttingwidth91cm(36inches)
Width
94cm(37inches)
Length
203cm(80inches)
Height
112cm(44inches)
Weight
232kg(511lb)
122cm(48inch)mowers:
Cuttingwidth122cm(48inches)
Width
126cm(49-1/2inches)
Length
194cm(76-1/2inches)
Height
112cm(44inches)
Weight
248kg(547lb)
Attachments/Acessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesare
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer
orDistributorforalistofallapprovedattachmentsand
accessories.
Operation
AddingFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or
higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains
morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15
(contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or
E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine
damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13
mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith
soapandwater.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide
thefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.
Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank
bedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,
whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto
thegas.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance
ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer
atalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,untilthe
levelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsthe
gasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletely
full.
3.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.
Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand
headisrecommended.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Figure7
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
OperatingtheParkingBrake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake
forproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.Referto
ServicingtheParkingBrake.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
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SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearward(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Parkingbrakelever(inthereleasedposition)
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pushtheparkingbrakeleverforward.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Disengagethebladecontrolknob(PTO)andmovethe
speedcontrollevertoneutral.
4.Movethedriveleverstoneutralandsettheneutral
locks.
5.Settheparkingbrake.
6.Turntheignitionkeytotherunposition(Figure6).
7.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweenthefastandslowpositions.
8.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrolto
thefastposition.
9.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(Figure6).
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnotrequire
anychoking.
10.Turntheignitionkeytothestartpositiontoenergize
thestarter.Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.
Note:Donotengagethestarterformorethan5
secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,allow
fora15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts.
Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe
startermotor.
11.Pushthechoketooffastheenginewarmsup(Figure
9).
12.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltothefastposition.
StoppingtheEngine
Important:Inanemergency,youcanstoptheengine
immediatelybyturningtheignitionkeytothe
of f
position.
1.Movethedriveleverstoneutralandsettheneutral
locks.
2.Movethethrottlelevertoslow(Figure9).
3.Disengagethebladecontrolknob(PTO)andmovethe
speedcontrollevertoneutral.
4.Letengineidlefor30to60secondsbeforeturning
theengineoff.
5.Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeytooff.
6.Settheparkingbrakesandremovethekey.
Important:Closethefuelshut-offvalvebefore
transportingorthestoringthemachinetoprevent
fuelleakage.
Figure9
1.Throttlelever
3.Choke
2.Ignitionswitch
Important:Closethefuelshut-offvalvebefore
transportingorthestoringthemachinetoprevent
fuelleakage.
OperatingtheNeutralLocks
Alwayssettheneutrallockwhenyoustopthemachine.Set
theparkingbrakeifitisleftunattended.
SettingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce
isfelt.
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2.Placethumbsontheupperpartofthelocksandmove
thembackuntilthepinsareintheneutralposition
(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Handle4.Drivelever
2.Neutrallock
5.Fullspeedforward
3.Neutralposition6.Reverseposition
ReleasingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce
isfelt.
2.Placethumbsontheupperpartoflocksandmove
themforwarduntilthepinsareintheforwardslot
(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Handle
4.Pininfullspeedforward
2.Neutrallock5.Handle
3.Drivelever6.Forwardslot
OperatingtheBladeControl
Knob(PTO)
Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)isusedinconjunctionwith
theOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)leverstoengageand
disengagethemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengageblades,squeezetheOperatorPresence
Control(OPC)leversagainsthandlegrips(Figure12).
2.Pullbladecontrolknob(PTO)up.HoldtheOPC
leversagainsthandlegrip.
Note:ReleasingtheOPCleverswiththemower
bladesrunningwillkilltheengine.
3.Restarttheengineandrepeattheproceduretoengage
themowerbladesiftheoperatorpresencecontrol
(OPC)leversarereleased.
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Figure12
1.Throttlelever4.DriveLever
2.OperatorPresence
Controllevers(OPC)
5.Bladecontrolknob(PTO)
3.Handle
DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
Themowerbladescanbedisengagedbyoneofthefollowing
steps.
1.Pushthebladecontrolknob(PTO)downtooff
(Figure12).
2.ReleasingtheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)levers
willkilltheengineandstoptheblades(Figure12)with
thebladecontrolleverengaged.
TheSafetyInterlockSystem
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.
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UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower
fromstartingunless:
•Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)ispushedoff.
•Thespeedcontrolleverisinneutral.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtokilltheengine
when:
•TheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)leversarereleased
withthemowerengagedand/orthespeedcontrolisout
ofneutral.
•Thespeedcontrolleverisshiftedoutofneutralwithout
holdingOPCleversorwiththebrakeengaged.
•Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)ispulledupwithout
holdingtheOPClevers.
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed,
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystem
immediately.
WARNING
Whiletestingthesafetyinterlocksystem,the
machinemaymoveforwardandcausepersonal
injuryorpropertydamage.
•Performthesafetyinterlocktestinanopenarea.
•Ensurenooneisstandinginfrontofthe
machinewhileperformingthesafetyinterlock
test.
1.Settheneutrallocksandplacespeedcontrolleverin
neutral.
2.Starttheengine;refertoStartingandStoppingthe
Engine.
3.WithoutholdingtheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)
levers,pullthebladecontrolknob(PTO)up.The
engineshouldkill.
4.Pushthebladecontrolknobdowntooff.
5.Withenginerunning,holddowntheOPClevers.
Pullthebladecontrolknob(PTO)up.Thedrivebelt
shouldengageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.
6.ReleasetheOPClevers.Theengineshouldkill.
7.Withtheenginerunning,movethespeedcontrollever
forward.ReleasetheOPClevers.Theengineshould
kill.
8.Ifalltheaboveconditionsarenotmethavean
AuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystem
immediately.
DrivingtheMachineForward
andBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inRPM(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
thefastpositionforbestmowingperformance.
DrivingForward
1.Releasetheparkingbrake.
2.Togoforward,movethespeedcontrollevertodesired
speed.
3.Releasetheneutrallock.RefertoReleasingtheNeutral
Lock.
4.Slowlyreleasethedriveleverstomoveforward(Figure
13).
Togostraight,releasedriveleversequally(Figure13).
Toturn,squeezethedriveleveronthesideand
directionyouwanttoturn(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Drivelever
2.Speedcontrollever
DrivingBackward
Slowlysqueezethedriveleverstothehandletomove
rearward(Figure13).
BringingtheMachineto
NeutralPosition
Alwayssettheneutrallockandparkingbrakewhenyoustop
themachine.
1.Squeezethedriveleverstoneutralposition.
2.Settheneutrallocks.RefertoOperatingNeutralLocks.
3.Movespeedcontrollevertoneutralposition.
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StoppingtheMachine
1.Tostopthemachine,squeezethedriveleverstoneutral
positionandengageneutrallocks.
2.Movespeedcontrolleverintoneutral.
3.Stoptheengine;refertoStoppingtheEngine.
4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Settheparkingbrake.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
PushingtheMachinebyHand
Theby-passvalvesallowthemachinetobepushedbyhand
withouttheenginerunning.
Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Never
towthemachinebecausehydraulicdamagemayoccur.
ToPushtheMachine
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto
theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Opentheby-passvalvesbyturningthemcounter
clockwise1to2.Thisallowshydraulicuidtoby-pass
thepumpsandthewheelstoturn(Figure14).
3.Releasetheparkingbrake.
4.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.
5.Settheparkingbrake.
6.Closetheby-passvalves,butdonotovertightenthem.
Note:Rotatetheby-passvalvesamaximumof2turns
sothevalvedoesnotcomeoutofthebodycausing
uidtorunout.
Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine
withtheby-passvalvesopen.Damagetosystem
mayoccur.
Figure14
1.Hydraulicpump2.By-passvalve
TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine.
Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarylightingand
markingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafety
instructions.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,your
family,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
Totransportthemachine:
•Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,andclose
thefuelvalve.
•Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith
straps,chains,cable,orropes.
•Secureatrailertotowingvehiclewithsafetychains.
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
Thismachinehasa26to108mm(1to4-1/4inch)rangefor
height-of-cut.Adjustthebladespacers,rearaxleheightor
frontcasterspacerstogetthecorrectheight-of-cut.Usethe
Height-of-Cutcharttoselectthecombinationofadjustments
required
AdjustingtheBladeHeight
Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacers(1/4inch)spacers
onthebladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora25mm(1inch)
adjustmentrangeofcuttingheight,in6mm(1/4inch)
increments,inanyaxleposition.Usethesamenumberof
bladespacersonallbladestoachievealevelcut(2aboveand
2below,1aboveand3below,etc.).
1.DisengagethePTOandpullthethrottletotheslow
position.
2.Turntheignitionswitchtooff.
3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Settheparkingbrake.
4.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut.Slidethebolt
downthroughthespindle,andchangethespacersas
needed(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Blade
4.Spacer
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher
6.Nut
5.Installthebolt,curvedwasher,blade,addextraspacers,
andsecurethemwithathinwasherandanut(Figure
15).
6.Torquethebladeboltto101-108N-m(75-80ft.-lb.).
AdjustingtheAxleHeight
Adjusttheaxlepositiontotheselectedheight-of-cutsetting.
RefertotheHeight-of-CutChart.
1.DisengagethePTOandpullthethrottletothestop
position.
2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingpositionandthensettheparkingbrake.
3.Placeajackundertheengineframe.Raisethebackend
oftheengineframeupenoughtoremovethedrive
wheels.
4.Removethedrivewheels.
5.Loosen,butdonotremove,the2topaxlebolts(Figure
16).
6.Removethe2loweraxlebolts(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Topaxlebolt2.Loweraxlebolt
7.Raiseorlowerthemountingbracket,sothatyoucan
installthe2axleadjustmentboltsinthedesiredhole
location(Figure16).Ataperedpunchcanbeusedto
helpaligntheholes.
8.Tightenall4bolts.
9.Installdrivewheelsandlowerthemower.
AdjustingtheCasterPosition
1.UsingtheHeight-of-CutChart,adjustthecaster
spacerstomatchwiththeaxleholeselected(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Latchpin
3.Spacer,13mm(1/2inch)
2.Spacer,5mm(3/16inch)
2.Removethelatchpin,slidethecasterfromthesupport,
andchangethespacers(Figure17).
3.Installthecasterinthesupportandinsertthelatchpin
(Figure17).
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AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Thehandlepositioncanbeadjustedtomatchtheoperator's
heightpreference.
1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandclevispinsfrom
thedriveleversandneutrallocks(Figure18).
Figure18
1.Controlrod5.Lefthandleshown
2.Clevispin
6.Neutrallock
3.Drivelever7.Hairpincotterpin
4.OperatorPresence
Controllever(OPC)
2.Loosentheupperangebolts(3/8x1-1/4inches)and
angenutsecuringhandletorearframe(Figure19).
3.Removethelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)andange
nutssecuringhandletorearframe(Figure19).
4.Pivothandletodesiredoperatingpositionandinstall
lowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)andangenutsinto
mountingholes.Tightenallangebolts.
Figure19
1.Controlrodtting
6.Highposition
2.Lowermountingholes7.Lowerposition
3.Rearframe
8.Uppermountinghole
4.Lowerangebolt(3/8x1
inch)
9.Handle
5.Upperangebolt(3/8x
1-1/4inches)
10.Flangenut(3/8inch)
5.Adjustthecontrolrodlengthbyrotatingthecontrol
rodintherodtting(Figure18andFigure19).
6.Installhairpincotterbetweendriveleversandneutral
locksandintoclevispins(Figure18).
Note:Makesuretheclevispinsareinsertedintothe
neutrallocks.
7.Performthehydrauliclinkageadjustmentswhenthe
handleheightischanged;referHydraulicLinkage
Adjustments.
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HeightofCutChart
Numberofspacers
belowcaster
Numberof6mm(1/4inch)bladespacersbelowspindle
Axle
Position
13mm(1/2
inch)
5mm(3/16
inch)
43210
A00
26mm(1
inch)
32mm
(1–1/4
inch)
38mm
(1–1/2
inch)
45mm
(1–3/4
inch)
51mm(2
inch)
A01
29mm
(1–1/8
inch)
35mm
(1–3/8
inch)
41mm
(1–5/8
inch)
48mm
(1–7/8
inch)
54mm
(2–1/8
inch)
A10
35mm
(1–3/8
inch)
41mm
(1–5/8
inch)
48mm
(1–7/8
inch)
54mm
(2–1/8
inch)
60mm
(2–3/8
inch)
B01
35mm
(1–3/8
inch)
41mm
(1–5/8
inch)
48mm
(1–7/8
inch)
54mm
(2–1/8
inch)
60mm
(2–3/8
inch)
B10
41mm
(1–5/8
inch)
48mm
(1–7/8
inch)
54mm
(2–1/8
inch)
60mm
(2–3/8
inch)
67mm
(2–5/8
inch)
B11
45mm
(1–3/4
inch)
51mm(2
inch)
57mm
(2–1/4
inch)
64mm
(2–1/2
inch)
70mm
(2–3/4
inch)
B20
51mm(2
inch)
57mm
(2–1/4
inch)
64mm
(2–1/2
inch)
70mm
(2–3/4
inch)
76mm(3
inch)
C
11
48mm
(1–7/8
inch)
54mm
(2–1/8
inch)
60mm
(2–3/8
inch)
67mm
(2–5/8
inch)
73mm
(2–7/8
inch)
C
20
54mm
(2–1/8
inch)
60mm
(2–3/8
inch)
67mm
(2–5/8
inch)
73mm
(2–7/8
inch)
79mm
(3–1/8
inch)
C
21
57mm
(2–1/4
inch)
64mm
(2–1/2
inch)
70mm
(2–3/4
inch)
76mm(3
inch)
83mm
(3–1/4
inch)
C
30
64mm
(2–1/2
inch)
70mm
(2–3/4
inch)
76mm(3
inch)
83mm
(3–1/4
inch)
89mm
(3–1/2
inch)
D21
60mm
(2–3/8
inch)
67mm
(2–5/8
inch)
73mm
(2–7/8
inch)
79mm
(3–1/8
inch)
86mm
(3–3/8
inch)
D30
64mm
(2–1/2
inch)
70mm
(2–3/4
inch)
76mm(3
inch)
83mm
(3–1/4
inch)
89mm
(3–1/2
inch)
D31
70mm
(2–3/4
inch)
76mm(3
inch)
83mm
(3–1/4
inch)
89mm
(3–1/2
inch)
95mm
(3–3/4
inch)
D40
76mm(3
inch)
83mm
(3–1/4
inch)
89mm
(3–1/2
inch)
95mm
(3–3/4
inch)
102mm(4
inch)
E31
73mm
(2–7/8
inch)
79mm
(3–1/8
inch)
86mm
(3–3/8
inch)
92mm
(3–5/8inch
)
98mm
(3–7/8
inch)
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Toro Commercial Walk-Behind Traction Unit, 18HP Pistol-Grip Hydro Drive User manual

Commercial Walk-Behind Traction Unit, 18HP Pistol-Grip Hydro Drive
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Commercial Walk-Behind Traction Unit, 18HP Pistol-Grip Hydro Drive
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