Operator's Manual
2
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Printed in the USA
2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
CALIFORNIA
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are known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Warning
Contents
Page
Introduction 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Riding Mower Safety 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurements 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Rear Wheel 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Seat 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Rear Carrier Frame Height 15. . . . . . .
Mounting the Carrier Frames to the Cutting Units 15
Installing the Front Lift Arms 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the Cutting Unit Drive Motors 17. . . . . . .
Mounting the Cutting Units 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Counterbalance Springs 18. . . . . . . . .
Adding Rear Ballast 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating and Charging the Battery 21. . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Crankcase Oil 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Cooling System 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Hydraulic System Fluid 24. . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Reel to Bedknife Contact 25. . . . . . . .
Checking the Torque of the Wheel Nuts 25. . . . . . .
Operation 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine 28. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bleeding the Fuel System 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Operation of the Interlock Switches 29
Towing the Traction Unit 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Characteristics 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the Clip Rate (Reel Speed) 30. . . . . . . . . .
Training Period 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Mowing 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transport Operation 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Clean-Up After Mowing 32. . . . . . .
Standard Control Module (SCM) 33. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 35. . . . . . . . .
Daily Maintenance Checklist 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Chart 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings 38. . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Hood 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Air Cleaner Maintenance 39. . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Radiator and Screen 40. . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Engine Oil And Filter 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Hydraulic System Fluid and Filter 40.
Hydraulic System Test Ports 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral 42. . . . . . .
Adjusting Neutral Switch 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Belts 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Pedal 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Pedal Damper 44. . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Hand Brake 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Care 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Battery 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlapping 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Schematic 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Schematic 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 52. .