Operator's Manual
The Toro Company – 2000, 2001
Printed in USA
All Rights Reserved
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
Warning
Important The engine in this product is not equipped
with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California
Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land as defined in CPRC 4126. Other states
or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
Contents
Page
Introduction 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Mower Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Front Wheels 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Rear Wheel 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the Seat 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging the Battery 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Steering Wheel 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Control Lever Knob 12. . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Breather Extension and Reservoir Cap 12
Mounting the Front Rollers 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Carrier Frame Rollers 13. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Cutting Units 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Transport Height 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Cooling System 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Hydraulic System Fluid 18. . . . . . . . .
Draining Water from Fuel Filter/Water Separator 19
Checking the Tire Pressure 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife Contact 19. . . . . . .
Checking the Torque of the Wheel Nuts 20. . . . . . .
Operation 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-In Period 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Machine 22. . . . . . . . . . .
Bleeding the Fuel System 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing the Safety Interlock System 23. . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Machine for Mowing 24. . . . . . . . . . .
Training Period 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Mowing 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mowing Procedures 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transport Operation 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Clean-Up After Mowing 25. . . . . . .
Towing the Traction Unit 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 26. . . . . . . .
Daily Maintenance Checklist 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Radiator Screen 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter/Water Separator 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Throttle Control 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Idle Speed 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Oil 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses 31. . . . . .
Adjusting the Brakes 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Transmission for Neutral 32. . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Transport Speed 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Mowing Speed 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Unit Lift/Drop 33. . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Belt 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Battery 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Battery 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Schematic 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Schematic 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 40. .