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.3420-243RevB
CommercialWalk-Behind
TractionUnit
18HPPistol-GripHydroDrive
ModelNo.31914—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.Toro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3420-243*B
ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobe
usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson
residentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesigned
forcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Thismanualshouldbe
consideredaspartofthemachine,asitcontains,
safety,operationalandmaintenanceinformation.The
mowerisaprecisionbuiltmachinedesignedsolelyfor
cuttinggrassandsimilarlowlyinggroundvegetation
withinthelimitationsstatedinthismanual.Youare
responsibleforoperatingtheproductproperlyand
safely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyforproductsafetyand
operationtrainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct
atToroCommercialProductsServiceDepartment
Spellbrook,BishopsStortford,CM234BU,England,
+44(0)1279603019,Email:[email protected].
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,or
additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
andFigure2identifythelocationofthemodeland
serialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersin
thespaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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Figure1
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ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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Figure2
Rear-dischargedeckshown
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure3),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
©2018—TheToro®Company
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Figure3
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................8
1CheckingtheFluidsandTirePressure.............8
2InstallingtheWheelKit.....................................8
3ReadingtheManualandViewingthe
OperatorTrainingMaterial..............................8
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls.............................................................9
Specications..................................................10
Attachments/Accessories.................................10
Operation.................................................................11
AddingFuel.......................................................11
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................12
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................12
StartingtheEngine...........................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................13
OperatingtheNeutralLocks.............................13
OperatingtheBlade-ControlKnob
(PTO)............................................................14
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................14
DrivingtheMachineForwardand
Backward......................................................15
BringingtheMachinetoNeutral........................15
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................15
TransportingtheMachine.................................16
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................16
AdjustingtheCasterPosition............................17
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................18
Height-of-CutChart..........................................19
Maintenance...........................................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
Lubrication..........................................................21
LubricatingtheCasterandWheel
Bearings........................................................21
GreasingtheMower-BeltIdler..........................21
GreasingthePumpControlandBell
Crank............................................................21
EngineMaintenance...........................................22
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................22
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................23
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................25
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................26
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................26
ServicingtheFuelFilter....................................27
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................28
AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLinkage................28
AdjustingtheNeutralControlLinkages.............29
AdjustingtheHydraulicControl
Linkages.......................................................30
AdjustingtheControlRod.................................31
AdjustingtheTracking.....................................32
AdjustingtheSpringAnchorLinks....................32
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................33
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................33
CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen..........................33
BrakeMaintenance.............................................34
ServicingtheBrake..........................................34
BeltMaintenance................................................35
CheckingtheBelts............................................35
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................35
AdjustingtheMowerBeltT ension.....................35
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................38
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................38
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................41
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................41
AdjustingtheBladeBrake.................................43
Storage...................................................................43
Troubleshooting......................................................45
Schematics.............................................................47
3
Safety
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith
ENISO5395:2013.
SafeOperatingPractices
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.
•Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthe
manuallanguage,itistheowner'sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,or
damagetoproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsyouneedtoproperlyandsafely
performthejob.Useonlyaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingeyeprotection,
longplants,substantialslip-resistantfootwear,and
hearingprotection.Tiebacklonghairanddonot
wearlooseclothingorloosejewelry.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,and
wire,whichcanbecontactedbythemachine.
•Checkthattheoperator-presencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.Donotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
SafeHandlingofFuels
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuel.Theyare
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
Operation
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,
donotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Operateonlyinwell-litareas,keepingawayfrom
holesandhiddenhazards.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthatthe
parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.
Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator’sposition.
•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhile
usingthismachine,especiallywhenbackingup.
Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.
•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththeblades
running.
•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTO
shieldorotherguardssecurelyinplace.Besure
thatallinterlocksareattached,adjustedproperly,
andfunctioningproperly.
•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessyouareusingagrass
catcher.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
drives,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeybeforeleavingthe
operator'spositionforanyreason,including
emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,removethe
key,andinspectthebladesafterstrikingobjects
orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
4
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
unit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackingupto
ensureaclearpath.
•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating
machine.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthe
bladesifyouarenotmowing.
•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionand
donotpointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SlopeSafety
•Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand
down.Useextremecautionwhenchanging
directiononslopes.
•Donotmowonexcessivelysteepslopes.Poor
footingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.
•Mowwithcautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or
embankments.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
drives,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoffthe
engine,andremovethekeyordisconnect
spark-plugwire.Waitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.
•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainfuelindoors.
•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug
wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal
last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand
negativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
blade(s)orwearthicklypaddedgloves,anduse
cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades;
donotstraightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Keepsafetysignsclearandvisible,replaceanydecalthatisdamaged
ormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.
decal320006
320006
1.Heightofcut
5
decal40-13-010
40-13–010
1.Cuttinghazardofhand
2.Cuttinghazardoffoot
decal95-5537(hydro)
95-5537
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructionson
operatingthecuttingblade
3.Pullbacktodisengage
2.Pushforwardtoengage
decal95-5852
95-5852
1.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandblockthewheels
whenparkingonaslope.
decal106-2733
106-2733
1.Fast
3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
decal115-1039
115-1039
1.Parking
brake—disengaged
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
decal115-4212
115-4212
1.Hydraulic-uidlevel
3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6
decal130-8370
130-8370
1.Neutrallock
decal130-8375
130-8375
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
4.Increaseright
2.Increaseleft
5.Trackingadjustmentknob
3.Trackingadjustment
decal119-6672
119-6672
1.Forward
10.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Neutral11.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Reverse
12.Thrownobjecthazard—shutofftheenginebeforeclearing
debris.
4.Toturnthemachineright,engageNEUTRALontherighthandle
whilethelefthandleisintheFORWARDposition.
13.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine.
5.Toturnthemachineleft,engageNEUTRALonthelefthandle
whiletherighthandleisintheFORWARDposition.
14.Warning—wearearprotection.
6.Fast
15.Warning—shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore
performinganymaintenanceonthemachine.
7.Continuous-variablesetting16.Warning—shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthemachine.
8.Slow17.Cutting,dismembermenthazardofhand—stayawayfrom
movingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
9.Neutral
7
Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
Qty.
Use
1
Nopartsrequired
–
Checktheuidsandtirepressure.
2
WheelKit(soldseparately)
1InstalltheWheelKit.
Operator'sManual
1
Engineowner’smanual1
Operatortrainingmaterial
1
3
Oil-drainhose
1
ReadtheOperator'sManualandwatch
theoperatortrainingmaterialbefore
operatingthemachine.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
CheckingtheFluidsand
TirePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
•Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refer
toCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page23).
•Checkthegreaseforthemachineandmower
deck.
Note:Thecuttingbladesaresettoa51mm(2inch)
heightofcutatinitialpurchase.TheaxlepositionisB,
with2spacesbelowthecastersand4spacesbelow
thespindle.
2
InstallingtheWheelKit
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
WheelKit(soldseparately)
Procedure
RefertotheInstallationInstructionsforthewheelkit
3
ReadingtheManualand
ViewingtheOperator
TrainingMaterial
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Operator'sManual
1Engineowner’smanual
1
Operatortrainingmaterial
1
Oil-drainhose
Procedure
•ReadtheOperator'sManual.
•Viewtheoperatortrainingmaterialbefore
operatingthemachine.Thisisgeneraltraining
materialandthemachinemaydifferfromthat
supplied.
•Usetheoil-drainhosewhenchangingtheengine
oil.
8
ProductOverview
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Figure4
1.Mowerdeck
4.Controls
2.Brake5.Handle
3.Fueltank
6.Casterwheel
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
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Figure5
1.Throttlecontrol
6.Operator-presencecontrol
(OPC)levers
2.Speed-controllever
7.Handle
3.Keyswitch8.DriveLever
4.Choke9.Blade-controlknob(PTO)
5.Neutrallock
10.Fuel-shutoffvalve
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandhas2
positions:SLOWandFAST.
Operator-PresenceControl(OPC)
Levers
WhenyousqueezetheOPCleversagainstthe
handles,theOPCsystemsensesthatyouareinthe
normaloperatingposition.Whenyoureleasethe
OPClevers,theOPCsystemsensesthatyouhave
leftthenormaloperatingposition,andthesystem
shutsofftheengineifeitherthespeed-controllever
isnotintheNEUTRALpositionortheblade-control
(PTO)knobisengaged.
9
Blade-ControlKnob(PTO)
Usetheblade-controlknob(PTO),withtheOPC
leverspressedagainstthehandles,toengageand
disengagethedrivebelttodrivethemowerblades.
Pulltheknobuptoengagethebladesandpushdown
todisengagetheblades.
KeySwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarter
andhas3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.
Speed-ControlLever
Thismachinehasavariablespeedcontrolwitha
NEUTRALposition.Thiscontrolshowfastthemachine
travels.
DriveLevers
Releasethedriveleverstodrivethemachineforward;
squeezetheleversuntilyoufeelanincreaseinforce
togointotheNEUTRALpositionandthencontinue
tosqueezethemtodrivethemachineinreverse.
Squeezetherightdrivelevertoturnrightandsqueeze
theleftlevertoturnleft.
NeutralLock
Squeezethedriveleversuntilyoufeelanincreasein
forceandmovelockstotherearforneutrallock.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor
storingthemachine.
ChokeControl
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
82cm(32inch)mowerdecks:
Cuttingwidth82cm(32inches)
Width
89cm(35inches)
Length
203cm(80inches)
Height
112cm(44inches)
Weight
231kg(509lb)
91cm(36inch)mowerdecks:
Cuttingwidth91cm(36inches)
Width
94cm(37inches)
Length
203cm(80inches)
Height
112cm(44inches)
Weight
232kg(511lb)
122cm(48inch)mowerdecks:
Cuttingwidth122cm(48inches)
Width
126cm(49-1/2inches)
Length
194cm(76-1/2inches)
Height
112cm(44inches)
Weight
248kg(547lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
10
Operation
AddingFuel
FuelSafety
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare
ammableandexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.
•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot
possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer
ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit
outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan
a30-daysupplyoffuel.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto
thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to
1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This
emptyspaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel
tankopening.
–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith
soapandwater.
RecommendedFuel
•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains
15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4
to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.
Note:Thisspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
6.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupany
fuelthatmayhavespilled.
11
ThinkSafetyFirst
Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecals
inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperator'searand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
decal98-4387
Figure6
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
OperatingtheParking
Brake
Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
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Figure7
DisengagingtheParkingBrake
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Figure8
StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
3.Disengagetheblade-controlknob(PTO)and
movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRAL
position.
4.MovethedriveleverstotheNEUTRALposition
andengagetheneutrallocks.
5.Engagetheparkingbrake.
6.TurnthekeytotheRUNposition(Figure5).
7.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweentheFASTandSLOWpositions.
8.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrol
totheFASTposition.
9.Engagethechokeiftheengineiscold(Figure
5).
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnot
requireanychoking.
10.TurnthekeytotheSTARTpositiontoenergize
thestarter.Whentheenginestarts,releasethe
key.
Note:Donotengagethestarterformorethan
5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostart,
allowfora15secondcool-downperiodbetween
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan
burnoutthestartermotor.
11.Disengagethechokeastheenginewarmsup
(Figure9).
12.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.
12
ShuttingOfftheEngine
Important:Inanemergency,youcanshutoff
theengineimmediatelybyturningthekeytothe
OFFposition.
1.MovethedriveleverstotheNEUTRALposition
andengagetheneutrallocks.
2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOW(Figure9).
3.Disengagetheblade-controlknob(PTO)and
movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRAL
position.
4.Lettheengineidlefor30to60seconds
5.TurnthekeytotheOFFposition.
6.Engagetheparkingbrakeandremovethekey.
Important:Closethefuel-shutoffvalve
beforetransportingorthestoringthe
machinetopreventfuelleakage.
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Figure9
1.Throttlelever
3.Choke
2.Keyswitch
OperatingtheNeutral
Locks
Alwaysengagetheneutrallockwhenyoustop
themachine.Engagetheparkingbrakeifitisleft
unattended.
SettingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversuntilyoufeelan
increaseinforce.
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks
andmovethembackuntilthepinsareinthe
NEUTRALposition(Figure10).
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Figure10
1.Handle4.Drivelever
2.Neutrallock
5.Fullspeedforward
3.NEUTRALposition6.REVERSEposition
ReleasingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversuntilyoufeelan
increaseinforce.
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartoflocks
andmovethemforwarduntilthepinsareinthe
forwardslot(Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Handle
4.Pininfullspeedforward
2.Neutrallock5.Handle
3.Drivelever6.Forwardslot
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Operatingthe
Blade-ControlKnob(PTO)
Theblade-controlknob(PTO)isusedinconjunction
withtheoperator-presencecontrol(OPC)leversto
engageanddisengagethemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)
1.Toengagethemowerblades,squeezethe
operator-presencecontrol(OPC)leversagainst
handlegrips(Figure12).
2.Pulltheblade-controlknob(PTO)up.Holdthe
OPCleversagainsthandlegrip.
Note:ReleasingtheOPCleverswiththe
mowerbladesrunningshutsofftheengine.
3.Starttheengineandrepeattheprocedure
toengagethemowerbladesifthe
operator-presencecontrol(OPC)levers
arereleased.
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Figure12
1.Throttlelever4.DriveLever
2.Operator-presencecontrol
(OPC)levers
5.Blade-controlknob(PTO)
3.Handle
DisengagingtheMowerBlades
(PTO)
Themowerbladescanbedisengagedby2ofthe
followingsteps.
1.Pushtheblade-controlknob(PTO)downtothe
OFFposition(Figure12).
2.Releasingtheoperator-presencecontrol(OPC)
leversshutsofftheengineandstopstheblades
(Figure12)withtheblade-controlleverengaged.
UsingtheSafety-Interlock
System
CAUTION
Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate
unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe
Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
machinefromstartingunless:
•Theblade-controlknob(PTO)isdisengaged.
•Thespeed-controlleverisintheNEUTRALposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtoshutoff
theenginewhen:
•Theoperator-presencecontrol(OPC)levers
arereleasedwiththemowerbladesengaged
and/orthespeed-controlleveroutoftheNEUTRAL
position.
•Thespeed-controlleverisshiftedoutofthe
NEUTRALwithoutholdingOPCleversorwiththe
brakeengaged.
•Theblade-controlknob(PTO)ispulledupwithout
holdingtheOPClevers.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribed,haveanAuthorizedService
Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.
WARNING
Whiletestingthesafety-interlocksystem,
themachinemaymoveforwardandcause
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.
•Testthesafety-interlocksysteminanopen
area.
•Ensurethatnooneisstandingin
frontofthemachinewhiletestingthe
safety-interlocksystem.
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1.Engagetheneutrallocksandmovethe
speed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition.
2.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page12).
3.Withoutholdingtheoperator-presencecontrol
(OPC)levers,pulltheblade-controlknob(PTO)
up.Theengineshouldshutoff.
4.Disengagetheblade-controlknob(PTO).
5.Withenginerunning,holddowntheOPClevers.
Pulltheblade-controlknob(PTO)up.Thedrive
beltshouldengageandthemowerbladesbegin
rotating.
6.ReleasetheOPClevers.Theengineshould
shutoff.
7.Withtheenginerunning,movethespeed-control
leverforward.ReleasetheOPClevers.The
engineshouldshutoff.
8.Ifalltheaboveconditionsarenotmethave
anAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety
systemimmediately.
DrivingtheMachine
ForwardandBackward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethe
throttlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbestmowing
performance.
DrivingForward
1.Disengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Movethespeed-controllevertodesiredspeed.
3.Releasetheneutrallock.RefertoReleasingthe
NeutralLock(page13).
4.Slowlyreleasethedriveleverstomoveforward
(Figure13).
Togostraight,releasedriveleversequally
(Figure13).
Toturn,squeezethedriveleveronthesideand
directionyouwanttoturn(Figure13).
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Figure13
1.Drivelever
2.Speed-controllever
DrivingBackward
Slowlysqueezethedriveleverstothehandletomove
rearward(Figure13).
BringingtheMachineto
Neutral
Alwaysengagetheneutrallockandparkingbrake
whenyoustopthemachine.
1.SqueezethedriveleverstotheNEUTRAL
position.
2.Engagetheneutrallocks.RefertoOperating
theNeutralLocks(page13).
3.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRAL
position.
PushingtheMachineby
Hand
Thebypassvalvesenableyoutopushthemachine
byhandwithouttheenginerunning.
Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.
Nevertowthemachine,becausehydraulic
damagemayoccur.
ToPushtheMachine
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
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3.Openthebypassvalvesbyturningthemcounter
clockwise1to2times(Figure14).
Note:Thisallowshydraulicuidtobypassthe
pumpsandthewheelstoturn.
4.Disengagetheparkingbrake.
5.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.
6.Engagetheparkingbrake.
7.Closethebypassvalvesbutdonotovertighten
them.
Note:Rotatethebypassvalvesamaximumof
2turnssothevalvedoesnotcomeoutofthe
bodyandcauseuidtorunout.
Important:Donotstartoroperatethe
machinewiththebypassvalvesopen.
Damagetosystemmayoccur.
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Figure14
1.Hydraulicpump2.Bypassvalve
TransportingtheMachine
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall
necessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw.
Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions.
Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily,
petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
1.Secureatrailertotowingvehiclewithsafety
chains.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetraileror
truckwithstraps,chains,cable,orropes.
AdjustingtheHeightofCut
Thismachinehasa26to108mm(1to4-1/4inch)
rangeforheightofcut.Adjustthebladespacers,rear
axleheightorfrontcasterspacerstogetthecorrect
heightofcut.RefertoHeight-of-CutChart(page19)
toselectthecombinationofadjustmentsrequired.
AdjustingtheBladeHeight
Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacers(1/4inch)
spacersonthebladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora
25mm(1inch)adjustmentrangeofcuttingheight,in
6mm(1/4inch)increments,inanyaxleposition.Use
thesamenumberofbladespacersonallbladesto
achievealevelcut(2aboveand2below,1above
and3below,etc.).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut.Slide
theboltdownthroughthespindle,andchange
thespacersasneeded(Figure15).
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Figure15
1.Blade
4.Spacer
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher
6.Nut
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4.Installthebolt,curvedwasher,blade,addextra
spacers,andsecurethemwithathinwasher
andanut(Figure15).
5.Torquethebladeboltto101to108N∙m(75to
80ft-lb).
AdjustingtheAxleHeight
Adjusttheaxlepositiontotheselectedheight-of-cut
setting.RefertoHeight-of-CutChart(page19).
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Placeajackundertheengineframe.Raisethe
backendoftheengineframeenoughtoremove
thedrivewheels.
4.Removethedrivewheels.
5.Loosen,butdonotremove,the2topaxlebolts
(Figure16).
6.Removethe2loweraxlebolts(Figure16).
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Figure16
1.Topaxlebolt2.Loweraxlebolt
7.Raiseorlowerthemountingbracket,sothat
youcaninstallthe2axleadjustmentboltsinthe
desiredholelocation(Figure16).
Note:Ataperedpunchcanbeusedtohelp
aligntheholes.
8.Tightenall4bolts.
9.Installthedrivewheelsandlowerthemachine.
AdjustingtheCaster
Position
1.Adjustthecasterspacerstomatchwiththeaxle
holeselected(Figure17);refertoHeight-of-Cut
Chart(page19)and.
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Figure17
1.Latchpin
3.Spacer—13mm(1/2inch)
2.Spacer—5mm(3/16inch)
2.Removethelatchpin,slidethecasterfromthe
support,andchangethespacers(Figure17).
3.Installthecasterinthesupportandinsertthe
latchpin(Figure17).
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AdjustingtheHandle
Height
Thehandlepositioncanbeadjustedtomatchyour
heightpreference.
1.Removethehairpincottersandclevispinsfrom
thedriveleversandneutrallocks(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Controlrod5.Lefthandleshown
2.Clevispin
6.Neutrallock
3.Drivelever7.Hairpincotter
4.Operator-presencecontrol
lever(OPC)
2.Loosentheupperangebolts(3/8x1-1/4
inches)andangenutsecuringhandletorear
frame(Figure19).
3.Removethelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)
andangenutssecuringhandletorearframe
(Figure19).
4.Pivothandletodesiredoperatingpositionand
installlowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)andange
nutsintomountingholes.Tightenallange
bolts.
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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.Adjustthecontrolrodlengthbyrotatingthe
controlrodintherodtting(Figure18and
Figure19).
6.Installhairpincotterbetweendriveleversand
neutrallocksandintoclevispins(Figure18).
Note:Makesurethattheclevispinsare
insertedintotheneutrallocks.
7.Performthehydrauliclinkageadjustmentswhen
thehandleheightischanged;referAdjustingthe
HydraulicControlLinkages(page30).
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Height-of-CutChart
Numberofspacers
belowcaster
Numberof6mm(1/4inch)bladespacersbelowspindle
13mm5mm
Axle
Position
(1/2inch)(3/16inch)
43210
26mm32mm38mm45mm51mm
A00
(1inch)(1-1/4inch)(1-1/2inch)(1-3/4inch)(2inch)
29mm35mm41mm48mm54mm
A01
(1-1/8inch)(1-3/8inch)(1-5/8inch)(1-7/8inch)(2-1/8inch)
35mm41mm48mm54mm60mm
A10
(1-3/8inch)(1-5/8inch)(1-7/8inch)(2-1/8inch)(2-3/8inch)
35mm41mm48mm54mm60mm
B01
(1-3/8inch)(1-5/8inch)(1-7/8inch)(2-1/8inch)(2-3/8inch)
41mm48mm54mm60mm67mm
B10
(1-5/8inch)(1-7/8inch)(2-1/8inch)(2-3/8inch)(2-5/8inch)
45mm51mm
57mm
64mm70mm
B11
(1-3/4inch)(2inch)(2-1/4inch)(2-1/2inch)(2-3/4inch)
51mm
57mm
64mm70mm76mm
B20
(2inch)(2-1/4inch)(2-1/2inch)(2-3/4inch)(3inch)
48mm54mm60mm67mm73mm
C
11
(1-7/8inch)(2-1/8inch)(2-3/8inch)(2-5/8inch)(2-7/8inch)
54mm60mm67mm73mm79mm
C
20
(2-1/8inch)(2-3/8inch)(2-5/8inch)(2-7/8inch)(3-1/8inch)
57mm
64mm70mm76mm83mm
C
21
(2-1/4inch)(2-1/2inch)(2-3/4inch)(3inch)(3-1/4inch)
64mm70mm76mm83mm89mm
C
30
(2-1/2inch)(2-3/4inch)(3inch)(3-1/4inch)(3-1/2inch)
60mm67mm73mm79mm86mm
D21
(2-3/8inch)(2-5/8inch)(2-7/8inch)(3-1/8inch)(3-3/8inch)
64mm70mm76mm83mm89mm
D30
(2-1/2inch)(2-3/4inch)(3inch)(3-1/4inch)(3-1/2inch)
70mm76mm83mm89mm95mm
D31
(2-3/4inch)(3inch)(3-1/4inch)(3-1/2inch)(3-3/4inch)
76mm83mm89mm95mm102mm
D40
(3inch)(3-1/4inch)(3-1/2inch)(3-3/4inch)(4inch)
73mm79mm86mm92mm98mm
E31
(2-7/8inch)(3-1/8inch)(3-3/8inch)(3-5/8inch)(3-7/8inch)
79mm86mm92mm98mm105mm
E40
(3-1/8inch)(3-3/8inch)(3-5/8inch)(3-7/8inch)(4-1/8inch)
83mm89mm95mm102mm108mm
E41
(3-1/4inch)(3-1/2inch)(3-3/4inch)(4inch)(4-1/4inch)
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
MaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst8hours
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthemowerbelttension.
•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.
•Replacethehydraulicuidlter.
Aftertherst25hours
•Checkthemowerbelttension.
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checkthesafetysystem.
•Greasethecasterwheelsandcasterpivot.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheairintakescreen.
•Checktheparkingbrake.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Cleanthemowerdeck.
Every25hours
•Cleanthefoamair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.
Every50hours
•Greasethemower-beltidler.
•Greasethepump-driveidlerpivot.
•Greasethepumpcontrol.
•Checkthepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checkthebelts.
•Checkthemowerbelttension.
Every100hours
•Greasetheblade-engagementbellcrank.
•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Replaceorcleanandgapthesparkplug.
•Checkhydrauliclinesandhoses.
Every200hours
•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Changetheengine-oillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Replacethefuellter.
•Replacethehydraulicuidlter.
Every300hours
•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.SeeanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Every400hours
•Lubricatethecamlockwithanti-seizecompound.
Beforestorage
•Paintchippedsurfaces.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
Important:Refertotheengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
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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
Toro
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Toro
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Commercial Walk-Behind Traction Unit, 18HP Pistol-Grip Hydro Drive
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