Toro 31223 User manual

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3604-Wheel
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals
knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,
birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal
regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe
engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas
anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour
AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.
GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA
ForestryService.
Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin
workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and
maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor
federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,multi-purposemachineintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedformaintaininggrass
onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,andon
commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,
mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.
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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.
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information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
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modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
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Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualalsouses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
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Contents
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
Setup...........................................................................11
1InstallingtheDriveShafttoanOptionalMower
DeckorQAS.....................................................11
2OptionalMowerDeckMountingHardware.............12
3AdjustingtheROPS.............................................12
4CheckingtheTirePressure....................................13
5CheckingtheFluidLevels.....................................13
ProductOverview.........................................................13
Controls...............................................................13
Specications........................................................15
Attachments/Accessories........................................15
Operation....................................................................16
AddingFuel...........................................................16
FillingtheFuelTank...............................................16
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)
........................................................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................18
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................18
DrivingtheMachine...............................................19
SteeringSelection(4wheeldrivemodels
only).................................................................19
StoppingtheMachine.............................................20
OperatingaMowerDeckor
Attachment(Optional).........................................20
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................21
TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................21
UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight.........................22
DiagnosticAceDisplay...........................................22
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches..............................22
PositioningtheStandardSeat...................................24
PositioningtheDeluxeSeat......................................25
Raising/LoweringtheSeat.......................................26
PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................26
LoadingMachines..................................................27
TransportingMachines............................................27
Maintenance.................................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................29
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................30
PremaintenanceProcedures........................................31
UsingtheHoodPropRod.......................................31
Lubrication...............................................................31
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................31
EngineMaintenance..................................................34
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................34
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................34
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................35
AdjustingtheThrottle.............................................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36
ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................36
BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................36
BleedingAirfromtheFuelInjectors..........................36
CleaningtheFuelTank............................................37
FuelLinesandConnections.....................................37
ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................38
CheckingtheFuses.................................................38
ServicingtheBattery...............................................38
StoringtheBattery..................................................38
DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................39
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................39
CorrectingSteeringMisalignment.............................39
CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................39
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..................................39
CleaningtheRadiator..............................................40
BrakeMaintenance....................................................41
AdjustingtheServiceBrakes....................................41
AdjustingtheParkingBrake....................................41
BeltMaintenance......................................................42
CheckingtheAlternatorBelt...................................42
ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................42
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................42
AdjustingtheMaximumGroundSpeed.....................43
HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................44
CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................44
ChangingtheHydraulicOilAndFilter.......................44
Cleaning...................................................................45
WasteDisposal.......................................................45
Storage........................................................................46
Engine..................................................................46
Machine................................................................46
3
Safety
ThismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewithENISO
5395:2013andANSIB71.4-2012.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan
resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply
withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith
theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial
carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and
theproperuseoftheequipment.
Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese
instructionstousethisequipment.Localregulationscan
restricttheageoftheoperator.
Neveroperatewhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets
arenearby.
Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor
accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir
property.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland
practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:
theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking
withride-onmachines;
controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill
notberegainedbytheapplicationofthebrake.The
mainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwetgrass;
beingdriventoofast;
inadequatebraking;
thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
incorrectloaddistribution.
Preparation
Whileoperatingthemachine,alwayswearsubstantial
footwearandlongtrousers.Donotoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopensandals.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby
themachine.
Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.
Ifamowerdeckisinstalledonthemachine,beforeusing
it,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,blade
boltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto
preservebalance.
SafeHandlingofFuels
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater
heateroronotherappliances.
Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson
thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
fueldispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
Operation
Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.
Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.
Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere
dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
Operateonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade
attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.
Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel
ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst
overturning:
donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;
useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;
stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden
hazards;
Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
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Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof
materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe
machinewhileinoperation.
Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed
theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay
increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.
Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
settheparkingbrake;
stoptheengineandremovethekey.
Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and
removetheignitionkey:
beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemachine;
afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthemachine
fordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand
operatingtheequipment;
ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.
Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot
inuse.
Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachmentbefore
refueling.
RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)-
UseandMaintenance
TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep
afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse
theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely
necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.
Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded
ROPSisinthedownposition.
Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna
foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs
orwater.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby
periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand
keepingallmountingfastenerstight.
ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.
DonotremovetheROPS.
AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe
manufacturer.
MaintenanceandStorage
Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage
areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.
Ifamowerdeckisinstalledonthemachine,takecareas
manuallyrotatingonebladecancauseotherbladesto
rotate.
Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,
lowertheattachment.
Hauling
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.
Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror
truck.
Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,
orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine
ToroRidingMowerSafety
ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheCENstandard.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan
odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun
engineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom
attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany
movingpartswhileengineisrunning.
Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay
behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjust,orservice.
Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid
contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyourface,
eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.
Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road
useandisa“slow-movingvehicle.Ifyoumustcross
ortravelonapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofand
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complywithlocalregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slowmovingvehiclesigns,andreectors.
Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand
amesawayfrombattery.
UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe
voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
SlopeOperation
Donotoperateneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor
water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,ordrowning.
Donotoperateonslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery
conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand
lossofcontrol.
Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.
Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
fromtheoperatingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange
theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe
machine.
Avoidsuddenstartswhenoperatinguphillbecausethe
machinemaytipbackwards.
Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If
tireslosetraction,disengagetheattachmentandproceed
slowlyofftheslope.
Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
Useextremecarewithallattachments.Thesecanchange
thestabilityofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)
Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand
usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
ChecktheareaofoperationandneverfoldtheROPSin
areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.
Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Do
notweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
117-3276
1.Enginecoolantunder
pressure
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.Explosionhazard—read
theOperator'sManual.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
106-2353
1.Electricalpowerpoint
6
117-3272
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;failuretousthe
rolloverprotectionsystem(ROPS)canresultininjuryin
theeventofarollover;wearaseatbeltwhenaROPSisin
place,donotwearaseatbeltwhenROPSislowered.
117-4766
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
117-3270
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,hand;entanglement
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards
andshieldsinplace.
117–2718
7
117-3273
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.7.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremove
theignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
3.Warning—weartheseatbeltwhenseatedintheoperator's
position.
8.Tippinghazard—lowerthecuttingunitwhendrivingdown
slopes;slowmachinebeforeturning,donotturnathigh
speeds
4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—removethe
ignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
9.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—stayawayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsinplace.
5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
117-3233
4Wheeldrivemodels
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonfuses.
2.4wheelsteersolenoid—7.5amp
3.PTOenable,4wheelsteerlamp,decklift,deckoat—7.5
amp
4.Glowindicator,fuelrunsolenoid,diagnosticlight,start—7.5
amp
5.Headlights,deckactuator,powertake–off—10amp
6.Lights—15amp
7.Operatorpresenceswitch—10amp
8.Powerpoint,lights—15amp
9.Engine—10amp
106-9206
1.Wheeltorquespecications
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
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115-0492
Non-cabmodels
1.Heightofcut(mm)
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
6.Keepbystandersasafe
distancefromthebattery.
2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.
7.Weareyeprotection;
explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries
3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause
blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot
discard.
120-0259
107-2916
1.Removetheignitionkeyandreadthe
Operator'sManualbeforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperate
themowerwiththedeectorupor
removed,keepthedeectorinplace;
keepbystandersasafedistancefrom
themachine.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof
handorfoot,mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts.
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117-3277
Fourwheeldrive,non-cabmodels
1.Lowerdecks6.Two-wheelsteering
2.Raisedecks7.Four-wheelsteering
3.Engine—stop8.Fast
4.Engine—run
9.Continuousvariable
setting
5.Engine—start
10.Slow
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
Driveshaft
1
Screw,5/16x1–3/4inch
4
Locknut,5/16inch
4
1
Rollpin,3/16x1–1/2inch
2
Installthedriveshafttoaoptionaldeck
orQAS
Retainerpin2
Greasetting
2
2
Washerheadscrew,5/16x7/8inch
2
Usetoinstalloptionalmowerdeck
3
Nopartsrequired
AdjusttheROPS
4
Nopartsrequired
Checkthetirepressure.
5
Nopartsrequired
Checkthehydraulicuid,engineoil,
andcoolantlevels.
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Qty.
Use
Operator'sManual
1
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
EngineOperator'sManual
1
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine
PartsCatalog
1
Usereferencepartnumbers
OperatorTrainingMaterial
1
Viewthevideobeforeoperatingthemachine
1
InstallingtheDriveShafttoan
OptionalMowerDeckorQAS
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Driveshaft
4
Screw,5/16x1–3/4inch
4
Locknut,5/16inch
2
Rollpin,3/16x1–1/2inch
Procedure
Note:PTOdriveshaftinstallationiseasierifthemachineis
positionedonahoist.
1.Parkmachineonalevelsurface,stopengine,engage
parkingbrakeandremovekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
WARNING
Donotstarttheengineandengagethe
PTOswitchwhenthePTOdriveshaftis
disconnectedfromthecuttingdeck.Ifthe
engineisstartedandthePTOshaftisallowed
torotate,seriouspersonalinjuryandmachine
damagecouldresult.BeforethePTOdrive
shaftisdisconnectedfromthecuttingdeck,
disconnectPTOsolenoidcoilconnector
fromwireharnesstopreventunintentional
engagementofthePTOclutch.
2.TopreventtheunintentionalengagementofthePTO
clutch,disconnectthewireharnesselectricalconnector
fromthePTOsolenoidvalvecoilconnector(Figure3).
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G018339
1
Figure3
1.Wireharnesselectricalconnector
3.PositionthePTOdriveshaftunderthefrontofthe
machine.Makesurethatthedriveshaftslipshaftyoke
(Figure4)istowardthetransmissionPTOshaft.
G018340
1
2
3
4
5
Figure4
1.Transmissiondriveshaft
4.Locknut
2.Capscrew
5.Rollpin
3.PTOshaft
4.Alignthesplineandrollpinholeofdriveshaftyoke
withthetransmissionshaft.
5.SlidePTOdriveshaftendyokeontothetransmission
PTOshaft.
6.SecuretheendyokeofthePTOdriveshaftasfollows:
A.Installtherollpinintheendyokeandshaft.
B.Installthecapscrewsthruthedrivesshaftend
yoke.
C.Installandtightenthelocknutstosecuretheend
yoketothePTOshaft.Torquethelocknutsto20
to25N-m(175to225in-lb).
Note:Retaintheremainingcapscrews,locknuts
androllpintosecuretheotherendofthedrive
shafttotheattachmentgearboxshaft.
7.LubricatethePTOdriveshaftgreasettings.
8.Aftertheotherendofthedriveshaftisconnected
totheattachmentgearboxshaft,connectthewire
harnesselectricalconnectortothePTOsolenoidvalve
coilconnector(Figure3).
2
OptionalMowerDeck
MountingHardware
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Retainerpin
2
Greasetting
2
Washerheadscrew,5/16x7/8inch
Procedure
Note:Thesecomponentsandprocedureareonlyrequiredif
amowerdeck,thatrequiresretainerpins,ismountedtothe
tractionunit.RefertotheMowerDeckOperator’sManual
fortheinstallationinstructions
Note:Ifamowerdeckisnottobeinstalledonthetraction
unit,removeortieupthe(4)deckliftchainsfromthelift
suspension.
3
AdjustingtheROPS
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandthepinsfromthe
rollbar(Figure5).
2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstall
thetwopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotter
pins(Figure5).
Note:Ifyoumustlowertherollbar,pushthebar
forwardtorelievepressureonthepins,removethe
pins,lowerthebarslowly,andsecureitwiththepinsso
thatitdoesnotdamagethehood.
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Figure5
1.Rollbar3.Hairpincotterpin
2.Pin
4
CheckingtheTirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.Therefore,release
someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Thecorrectair
pressurefornon-cabmodelsis103kPa(15psi)inthefront
tiresand172kPa(25psi)inthereartires.Ifacabisinstalled
onthemachine,thefrontandreartiresshouldbeinatedto
172kPa(25psi).
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CheckingtheFluidLevels
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforestartingthe
engine,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevelin
theMaintenanceSection.
2.Checktheengineoillevelbeforestartingtheengine,
refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevelinthe
MaintenanceSection.
3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingthe
engine;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSysteminthe
MaintenanceSection.
ProductOverview
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe
engineandoperatethemachine.
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure6)controlstheforwardandreverse
operation.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforwardandthe
bottomtomoverearward.Groundspeeddependsonhow
faryoupressthepedal.Fornoload,maximumgroundspeed,
fullypressthepedalwhilethethrottleisintheFastposition.
Tostop,reducefootpressureonthetractionpedalandallow
ittoreturntothecenterposition.
Note:Foremergencystops,presstherearofthetraction
pedal(reverse)tostopthemachinequickly.
Figure6
1.Parkingbrake4.Tractionpedal
2.Brakepedal
5.Speedlimiter
3.Tiltsteeringpedal
SpeedLimiter
Thespeedlimiterlever(Figure6)canbeippedforwardto
limitthetractionspeedwhileoperating.
BrakePedal
Thebrakepedalisusedinconjunctionwiththebrakepedal
latchtoengageanddisengagetheparkingbrake(Figure6)To
stopthemachine,releasethetractionpedalandallowitto
returntothecenterposition.Thebrakecanassistinstopping
inanemergencysituation.
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ParkingBrake
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pushdownonthebrakepedal
andpressthetopforwardtolatch(Figure6).Toreleasethe
parkingbrake,pressthebrakepedaluntiltheparkingbrake
latchretractswithoutcontactingthelockingmechanism.
TiltSteeringPedal
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardsyou,pressthefootpedal
down,andpullthesteeringtowertowardyoutothemost
comfortablepositionandthenreleasethepedal(Figure6).To
movethesteeringwheelawayfromyou,pressthefootpedal
andreleaseitwhenthesteeringwheelreachesthedesired
operatingposition.
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Off,On/Preheat,
andStart(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Powertakeoff(PTO)
Switch
8.Diagnosticlight(4wheel
driveonly)
2.Oilpressurewarninglight
9.Ignitionswitch
3.Chargeindicatorlight
10.Powerpoint
4.Hourmeter
11.Optionalswitchlocation
5.Differentiallockswitch
(optional-2wheeldrive
only)
12.Deckliftswitch
6.Steeringselectorswitch(4
wheeldriveonly)
13.Glowpluglight
7.Throttlelever14.Enginecoolant
temperaturewarning
light
DiagnosticLight(4wheeldrivemodels
only)
Itwillilluminateshouldasystemfaultberecognized(Figure
7).
ThrottleLever
Thethrottlelever(Figure7)controlsthespeedoftheengine.
MovingthethrottleleverforwardtowardtheFastposition
increasestheenginespeed.Movingitrearwardtowardthe
Slowpositiondecreasestheenginespeed.Thethrottle
controlsthespeedofthePTOand,inconjunctionwiththe
tractionpedal,controlsgroundspeedofthemachine.Always
runthemachinewiththethrottleintheFastpositionwhen
operatingattachments.
PowerTakeOff(PTO)Switch
Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthe
attachment(Figure7).
SteeringSelectorSwitch(4wheeldrive
modelsonly)
Pressthesteeringselectorswitchtothereartoengage4wheel
steeringandforwardtoreturnto2wheelsteering(Figure7).
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure7)recordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhenthekeyswitchisin
theRunposition.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance.
GlowPlugLight(OrangeLight)
Theglowplugindicatorlight(Figure7)turnsonwhenthe
ignitionswitchisturnedtotheOnposition.Itremainslit
for6seconds.Whenthelightturnsoff,theengineisready
tobestarted.
EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning
Light
Thislightglowsandthecuttingbladesstopiftheengine
coolanttemperatureishigh(Figure7).Ifthemachineisnot
stoppedandthecoolanttemperaturerisesanother-7°C(20°
F),theenginewillstop.
Important:Iftheattachmentshutsdownandthe
temperaturewarninglightison,pushPTOknobdown,
drivetoasafeatarea,movethethrottlelevertothe
Slowposition,allowthetractionpedaltomovetothe
neutralposition,andengagetheparkingbrake.Allow
theenginetoidleforseveralminuteswhileitcoolstoa
safelevel.Stoptheengineandcheckthecoolingsystem;
refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem.
ChargeIndicator
Illuminateswhenthechargingsystemcircuitmalfunctions
(Figure7).
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OilPressureWarningLight
Theoilpressurewarninglight(Figure7)glowswhentheoil
pressureinenginedropsbelowasafelevel.Iflowoilpressure
everoccurs,stoptheengineimmediatelyanddeterminethe
cause.Repairthedamagebeforestartingtheengineagain.
FuelGauge
Thefuelgauge(Figure8)indicatesthefuellevelremaining
inthefueltank.
Figure8
1.Fuelgauge2.Fueltankcap
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Length
241.3cm(95inches)
Width(RearWheels)147.3cm(58inches)
Height,Model31223(with
RollBarUp)
198cm(78inches)
Height,Model31223(with
RollBarDown)
137.2cm(54inches)
Model
Number
DeckModel
Number
Weight
31223
72inchSide
Discharge
Deck
30354or
30481
2964lbs
31223
60inchSide
Discharge
Deck
304812928lbs
3122372inchBase
Deck
303532875lbs
3122362inchBase
Deck
304572827lbs
31223100inchRear
Discharge
Deck
311013290lbs
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof80
dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearingloss
throughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
AddingFuel
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow
(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The
minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchasefuelin
quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daystoensurefuel
freshness.
Fueltankcapacity:51.1liters(13.5USgallons)
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures
above-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade(No.1-DorNo.
1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useofwintergrade
fuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerashpointand
coldowcharacteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce
fuellterplugging.
Useofsummergradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)willcontribute
towardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreasedpowercompared
towintergradefuel.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadof
dieselfuel.Failuretoobservethiscautionwilldamage
theengine.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltankor
conditioneropening.
Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.
BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelofup
toB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).Thepetrodiesel
portionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.Observethe
followingprecautions:
Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication
ASTMD6751orEN14214.
TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975
orEN590.
Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodieselblends.
UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblendsincold
weather.
Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelasthey
maybedegradedovertime.
Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter
convertingtobiodieselblended.
Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformoreinformation
onbiodiesel.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable
andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel
canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when
theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway
fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.
Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore
thana30-daysupplyoffuel.
Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom
fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage
property.
Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron
atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe
truckortrailerandrefueltheequipmentwithits
wheelsontheground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment
onatruckortrailerfromaportablecontainer,
ratherthanfromafueldispensernozzle.
Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keepthe
nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis
complete.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
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2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap
(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Fuelgauge
2.Fueltankcap
Important:Donotopenthefueltankwhen
parkedonahill.Thefuelcouldspillout.
4.Addfueltothefueltank,untilthelevelisevenwith
thebottomofthellerneck.Donotoverllthefuel
tank.
5.Installthefueltankcapandsecure.Wipeupanyfuel
thatmayhavespilled.
Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.Thiswill
minimizepossiblebuildupofcondensationinsidethefuel
tank.
UsingtheRolloverProtection
System(ROPS)
Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand
usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.
Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin
theeventofanemergency.
Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.
ChecktheareaofoperationandneverfoldtheROPSin
areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.
Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Do
notweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,
doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe
rollbarintheraisedlockedpositionandusethe
seatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatplateissecuredwiththeseat
latch.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris
inthedownposition.
Driveslowlyandcarefully.
Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,electricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact
them.
1.Tolowertherollbar,removethehairpincotters,push
therollbarforwardagainstthesprings,andremove
thetwopins(Figure10).
Figure10
1.Pin3.Rollbar,raisedposition
2.Hairpincotter4.Rollbar,loweredposition
2.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure10).
3.Installthetwopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpin
cotterpins(Figure10).
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Important:Ensurethattheseatissecuredwith
theseatlatch.
4.Toraisetherollbar,removethehairpincotterpinsand
removethetwopins(Figure10).
5.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstallthe
twopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotterpins
(Figure10).
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwhentherollbar
isintheraisedandlockedposition.Donotusetheseat
beltwhentherollbarisintheloweredposition.
ThinkSafetyFirst
Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety
section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
bystandersavoidinjury.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers,
whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor
drowning.
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris
down.
Alwayskeeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionandusetheseatbelt.
Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions
andwarnings.
Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:
Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.
Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
80dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
1.Raisetherollbarupandlockitintoplace,sitonthe
seat,andfastentheseatbelt.
2.Makesurethetractionpedalisintheneutralposition.
3.Settheparkingbrake.
4.MovethePTO(powertakeoff)switchtotheoff
position(Figure11).
Figure11
1.Powertakeoffswitch
(PTO)
3.Glowpluglight
2.Ignitionswitch4.Throttlelever
5.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheFastand
Slowpositions(Figure11).
6.TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheRunposition
(Figure12).
Theglowpluglightwillturnonfor6seconds.
Figure12
1.Start3.Off
2.Run/glowplug4.Glowplugindicatorlight
7.Aftertheglowplugindicatorlightgoesout,turnthe
keytotheStartposition.Whentheenginestarts
releasethekey.
Important:Usestartingcyclesofnomorethan
15secondsperminutetoavoidoverheatingthe
startermotor.
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Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel
systemhasbeencompletelydrained.
8.LeavethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSlowandFast
positionsuntiltheengineandhydraulicsystemwarm
up.
Important:Whenengineisstartedfortherst
time,orafteranengineoilchange,oranoverhaul
oftheengine,transmission,orwheelmotor,
operatethemachinewiththethrottleleverinthe
Slowpositioninboththeforwardandreverse
directionsforonetotwominutes.Alsooperatethe
liftleverandPTOlevertoensureproperoperation
ofallparts.Thenshuttheengineoffandcheck
uidlevels,checkforoilleaks,looseparts,and
anyothernoticeablemalfunctions.
CAUTION
Shuttheengineoffandwaitforallmoving
partstostopbeforecheckingforoilleaks,
looseparts,orothermalfunctions.
StoppingtheEngine
1.DisengagethePTO,makesurethetractionpedalisin
theneutralposition,settheparkingbrake,andmove
thethrottlelevertotheSlowposition.
2.Lettheengineidlefor60seconds.
3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffposition(Figure12).
Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
4.Removethekeybeforetransportingorstoringmachine.
Important:Makesuretoremovethekeyasthe
fuelpumporaccessoriesmayrunandcausethe
batterytolosecharge.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhile
itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
DrivingtheMachine
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured
inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin
theFastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe
Fastthrottlepositionwhenoperatingattachments.
SteeringSelection(4wheel
drivemodelsonly)
Formaximumtrimmingandminimumturfdamagethe
machineshouldalwaysbeoperatedin4wheelsteering.
However,whenitisdesiredtotransportthemachineonroads
ortrails,themachinecanbeswitchedinto2wheelsteering.
Figure13
1.Steeringselectorswitch
Switchingfrom4wheelsteeringto2
wheelsteering
Pressthesteeringselectorswitch(Figure13)totheforward
position.Ifthewheelsarenotalignedintheforwardposition,
thegreenlightwillashandthemachinewillremainin
4wheelsteeringuntilthefourtiresaredirectedstraight
ahead.Theoperatorshouldturnthesteeringwheelslowlyto
straightenoutthewheelsuntilthegreenlightceasestoash
andremainsON.Whentheswitchlightissolidgreen,the
machineisin2wheelsteering.
Note:Ifthesteeringwheelisturnedtoobriskly,steering
misalignmentmayoccur.
Switchingfrom2wheelsteeringto4
wheelsteering
Pressthesteeringselectorswitch(Figure13)totherearward
position.Ifthefrontwheelsarenotalignedintheforward
position,thegreenlightwillashandthemachinewillremain
in2wheelsteeringuntilthefourtiresaredirectedstraight
ahead.Theoperatorshouldturnthesteeringwheelslowlyto
straightenoutthewheelsuntilthegreenlightceasestoash
andremainsOFF.Ifthesteeringwheelisturnedtoobriskly,
steeringmisalignmentmayoccur.Whentheswitchlightis
continuouslyOFF,themachineisin4wheelsteering.
Note:Ifthesteeringsystemismisalignedafterrepeated
2wheelsteeringto4wheelsteeringengagements,referto
CorrectingSteeringMisalignmentintheMaintenanceSection.
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StoppingtheMachine
Tostopthemachine,releasethetractionpedaltotheneutral
position.
Settheparkingbrakewheneveryouleavethemachine.
Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
attempttomoveoroperatethetractorwhileitis
unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.
OperatingaMower
DeckorAttachment
(Optional)
RaisingandLoweringthe
Mower/Attachment
Thedeckliftswitchraisesandlowersthemower
deck/attachment(Figure14).Theenginemustberunning
foryoutousethisswitch.
Figure14
1.Deckliftswitch
Tolowerthemowerdeck/attachment,pushtheswitch
forward.
Toraisethemoverdeck/attachment,pushtheswitch
rearward.
Important:Donotcontinuetoholdtheswitchback
afterthemower/attachmenthasfullyraised.Doingso
willdamagethehydraulicsystem.
Note:Tolockthemowerdeck/attachmentinaraised
position,raisethedeckpastthe15cm(6inch)position,
removetheheightofcutstoppin(refertoAdjustingthe
Height-of-Cut),andplacethepininthe15cm(6inch)
height-of-cutposition(Figure16).
EngagingthePowerTakeOff(PTO)
Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthemower
bladesandsomepoweredattachments.
1.Iftheengineiscold,allowtheenginetowarmup5to
10minutesbeforeengagingthePTO.
2.Whileseatedintheseat,makesurethetractionpedalis
intheneutralpositionandtheengineisatfullthrottle.
3.PulluponthePTOswitchtoengageit(Figure15).
Figure15
1.PTOswitch
DisengagingthePTO
Todisengage,pushthePTOswitchtotheoffposition.
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