Operator's Manual
2
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and 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 Riding Mower Safety 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Front Wheels 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Rear Wheel 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the Seat 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging the Battery 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Steering Wheel 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Breather Extension and Reservoir Cap 13.
Mounting the Front Rollers 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Carrier Frame Rollers 14. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Cutting Units 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Transport Height 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before Operating 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Cooling System 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Hydraulic System Fluid 18. . . . . . . . .
Draining Water from Fuel Filter/Water Separator 20
Checking the Tire Pressure 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife Contact 20. . . . . . . .
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 23. . . . . . . . . . .
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 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transport Operation 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Clean-Up After Mowing 26. . . . . . .
Towing the Traction Unit 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 26. . . . . . . . .
Daily Maintenance Checklist 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Radiator Screen 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter/Water Separator 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Throttle Control 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Idle Speed 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Oil 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses 32. . . . . . .
Adjusting the Brakes 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Transmission for Neutral 33. . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Transport Speed 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Mowing Speed 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Cutting Unit Lift/Drop 34. . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Belt 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Battery 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Battery 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Schematic 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Schematic 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 40. .