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Form No. 3411-340 Rev C Groundsmaster ® 4000 or 4010 Rotary Mower Model No. 30609—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 30636—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3411-340* C Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
Safety Inspecting and Sharpening the Mower Blade(s) ............78 Correcting a Mower-Deck Mismatch ....79 This machine has been designed in accordance with Cab Maintenance ..........80 EN ISO 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2012. Cleaning the Cab Air Filters ......80 Cleaning the Air-Conditioning Assembly ..............
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decal93-7272 93-7272 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard; fan—stay away from moving parts. decal100-5624 100-5624 1.
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decal104-3578 decal106-6755 104-3578 106-6755 1. Height-of-cut adjustment 1. Engine coolant under 3. Warning—do not touch the pressure. hot surface. 2. Explosion hazard—read 4. Warning—read the the Operator's Manual. Operator's Manual. decal104-3579 104-3579 1. Low height-of-cut 2. High height-of-cut adjustment adjustment decal114-0846 114-0846 1.
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decal117-4765 117-4765 1. Read the Operator's Manual. 2. Do not use starting aids. decal121-3884 121–3884 1. Engine stop 3. Engine start 2. Engine preheat decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols decal120-4159 Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 120-4159 1. Explosion hazard 1.
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decal125-9688 125-9688 Model with Cab Only 1. Windshield wipers (off) 3. Windshield wipers (on) 2. Windshield wipers 4. Spray windshield washer fluid decal120-6604 120-6604 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away from the machine. decal130-5355 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower 130-5355 blade—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place.
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decal120-8947 120-8947 decal130-0594 130-0594 1. Warning—read the 4. If the roll bar is raised, Operator’s Manual. wear the seat belt. 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual; when sitting in the cab, always wear a seat belt; wear hearing protection. 2. There is no rollover 5.
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decal130-5356 130-5356 1. Use the foot pedal to move forward or in reverse. decal114-0849 114-0849 4. Forward direction 1. Warning—1) Disengage the PTO; 2) Raise the deck 2. Do not place your foot 5. Reverse direction here. 3. Direction pedal decal117-2754 117-2754 1.
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decal117-2766 117-2766 (Affix over Part No. 117-2754 for CE*) * This safety decal includes a slope warning required on the machine for compliance to the European Lawn Mower Safety Standard EN ISO 5395:2013. The conservative maximum slope angles indicated for operation of this machine are prescribed by and required by this standard. This machine complies with the industry standard stability test in the static lateral and longitudinal tests with the maximum recommended slope indicated on the decal.
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decal121-8378 121-8378 Model with Cab Only 1. Fan (off) 3. Cold air 5. External air 7. Air conditioner (off) 4. Hot air 6. Internal air 2. Fan (on full) 8. Air conditioner (on) decal130-6043 130-6043 1. Read the Operator’s Manual.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Grease the machine. Warning decal Replace the warning decal. Media and Additional Parts Description Qty. Operator's Manual Review before operating the machine. Engine owner’s manual Use to reference engine information.
Product Overview the parking-brake latch out. To release the parking brake, press both pedals until the parking-brake latch retracts. Controls Hazard-Light Switch Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Press the hazard-light switch to activate the hazard lights (Figure Turn-Signal Switch...
High—Low Speed-Control Switch Seat Adjustments The Hi-Lo speed-control switch allows the speed Seat-Adjustment Lever range to increase for transport of the machine (Figure Move the seat-adjustment lever on the side of the seat outward, slide the seat to the desired position, Mower decks do not operate in high range.
Cab Controls out and down on the latch to close and secure the windshield. g196911 Figure 8 1. Windshield latch g032672 Figure 7 1. Air-conditioning switch 4. Temperature control Rear Window Latch 2. Air-recirculation control 5. Windshield-wiper switch Lift up the latches to open the rear window. Press in 3.
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Using the InfoCenter Control InfoCenter Icon Description SERVICE DUE Indicates when scheduled service The InfoCenter LCD display shows information about should be performed your machine, such as the operating status, various diagnostics and other information about the machine Engine rpm/status—indicates the engine rpm (Figure 9).
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The Faults menu contains a list of the recent machine faults. Refer to the Service Left Manual or your Authorized Toro Distributor for more Bulb information on the Faults menu and the information contained there. Output of TEC controller or control...
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0000 or 1234. are English or Metric If you changed the PIN code and forgot the Language Controls the language used code, contact your Authorized Toro Distributor for on the InfoCenter* assistance. LCD Backlight Controls the brightness of the LCD display 1.
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Note: Rotate the key switch to the O position and then to the O position locks the protected menu. You have the ability to view and change the settings in the Protected Menu. Once you access the Protected Menu, scroll down to Protect Settings option. Use the right button to change the setting.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments Before Operation and accessories. Before Operation Safety General Safety •...
Fuel Specification • Before mowing, always inspect the machine to ensure that the blades, blade bolts, and cutting Important: Use only ultra-low sulphur diesel assemblies are in good working condition. fuel. Fuel with higher rates of sulfur degrades Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), which causes to preserve balance.
Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they may be degraded over time. • Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time after converting to biodiesel blends. • Contact your Authorized Toro Distributor if you wish for more information on biodiesel.
Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Before each use or daily DANGER Low tire pressure decreases machine side-hill stability. This could cause a rollover, which may result in personal injury or death. Do not underinflate the tires. g033358 Figure 15 Front Wheels The correct air pressure in the tires is 172 to 207 kPa (25 to 30 psi).
Checking the Rear-Axle-Gearbox Lubricant Service Interval: Every 400 hours The gear box is filled with SAE 85W-140 gear lube. The capacity is 0.5 L (16 fl oz). Visually inspect for g019500 leaks daily. g019500 Figure 17 1. Position the machine on a level surface. 1.
Adjusting the Rollover Lowering the Roll Bar Protection System (ROPS) Important: Lower the roll bar only when necessary. Important: Ensure that the seat is secured with WARNING the seat latch. To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the roll bar in the raised locked position and use the seat belt.
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1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Start the engine and raise the mower decks to change height of cut. 3. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key from the ignition after the mower deck is raised.
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Note: When using 25 mm (1 inch), 38 mm (1-1/2 inches), or 51 mm (2 inches) heights of cut, move the skids and gauge wheels to the highest position. Side Mower Decks To adjust the height of cut on the side mower decks, add or remove an equal number of spacers from the caster forks, position the caster-wheel axles in the high or low height-of-cut holes in the caster forks, and...
Adjusting the Skids 7. Insert the clevis pins and install the hairpin cotters. Mount the skids in the lower position when operating 8. Rotate the tension rod counterclockwise (finger at heights of cut greater than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches) tight) to put tension on adjustment. and in the higher position when operating at heights 9.
Adjusting the Mower-Deck Correcting a Mismatch Rollers Between the Mower Decks The mower-deck rollers should be mounted in the Due to differences in grass conditions and the lower position when operating at height of cuts greater counterbalance setting of the traction unit, cut a than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches), and in the higher position sample area of grass and check the appearance when operating in height of cuts lower than 64 mm...
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numbers should be within 3 mm (1/8 inch) of each other. Make no adjustment at this time. 2. Position the blade side to side on the inside spindle of the side mower deck and corresponding outside spindle of the front mower deck.
Checking the Safety-Interlock Switches Service Interval: Before each use or daily The machine has interlock switches in the electrical system. These switches disengage either the traction or the PTO whenever you leave the seat. Although the engine continues to run if you disengage PTO switch, and the you release the traction pedal, shut off the engine before rising from the seat.
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• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, • A cab installed by Toro is a roll bar. trees, or other objects that may obscure your • Always wear your seat belt. vision. •...
Bleed the fuel system if any of the Power following have occurred: With Toro Smart Power™, the operator does not have • The engine has shut off due to lack of fuel. to listen to the engine speed in heavy conditions.
Using Cruise Control the back pressure is too high, soot is not incinerating in the soot filter through normal engine operation. To The cruise-control switch locks in the pedal position to keep the DPF clear of soot, remember the following: maintain the desired ground speed.
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Engine Warning Messages—Soot Accumulation Indication Level Fault Code Engine Power Rating Recommended Action Perform a parked regeneration Level 1: Engine The computer de-rates the as soon as possible; refer to Warning engine power to 85% Parked Regeneration (page 43). g213866 Figure 37 Check Engine SPN 3719, FMI 16...
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DPF Ash Accumulation • When enough ash accumulates, the engine computer sends information to the InfoCenter in • The lighter ash is discharged through the exhaust the form of a system advisory or an engine fault to system; the heavier ash collects in the soot filter. indicate the accumulation of ash in the DPF.
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Types of Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Types of diesel particulate filter regeneration that are performed while the machine is operating: Type of Regeneration Conditions for DPF regeneration DPF description of operation Passive Occurs during normal operation of the machine at The InfoCenter does not display an icon indicating high-engine speed or high-engine load passive regeneration.
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DPF is already in need of a parked When the recovery-regeneration icon regeneration displayed in the InfoCenter, a recovery regeneration is requested. Contact your Authorized Toro Distributor to have a service technician perform the recovery regeneration. • A recovery regeneration requires up to 4 hours to complete.
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Reset Regeneration Parked Regeneration g214713 g214711 Figure 45 Figure 44 Parked-regeneration request icon Assist/reset-regeneration icon • The parked-regeneration requested icon displays • The assist/reset-regeneration icon displays in the in the InfoCenter (Figure 45). InfoCenter (Figure 44). • If a parked regeneration is needed, the InfoCenter •...
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6. Engage the parking brake. 7. Set the throttle to the low I position. Performing a Parked Regeneration Note: For instructions on unlocking protected menus, refer to Accessing Protected Menus (page 21). 1. Access the protected menu and unlock the protected settings submenu (Figure 47);...
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g211986 g212405 Figure 51 Figure 53 6. Move the throttle control to and press LOW IDLE B. The “Waiting on ” message displays the center button (Figure 52). (Figure 54). g212372 g212406 Figure 52 Figure 54 7. The following messages display as the parked C.
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The engine is cold—wait. The engine is warm—wait. The engine hot—regeneration in progress (percent complete). 9. The parked regeneration is complete when the “Regen Complete” message displays in the InfoCenter. Press the left button to exit to the home screen (Figure 57).
Supervisor (Protected Menu) With Toro Smart Power™, you do not need to listen to the engine speed in heavy conditions. Smart Power This feature allows the supervisor to set the maximum...
Manual for your traction unit for instructions to adjust the counterbalance pressure. Operating Tips Resolving After-Cut Appearance Reference the After-cut Appearance Troubleshooting Operating the Machine Guide available at www.Toro.com. • Start the engine and run it at the position HALF IDLE Using Proper Mowing Techniques until it warms up.
Mowing When the Grass Is Dry After Operation Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which causes grass clumping, or late afternoon to avoid After Operation Safety the damage that direct sunlight can cause on the sensitive, freshly mowed grass. •...
Hauling the Machine • Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or a truck. • Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a trailer or a truck. • Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
Important: Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Note: Download a free copy of the electrical or hydraulic schematic by visiting www.Toro.com and searching for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
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Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the front planetary-gear oil or yearly, whichever comes first. • Change the rear-axle oil. • Check the rear wheel toe-in. • Inspect the blade-drive belt. Every 800 hours • Change the hydraulic fluid. •...
Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use. For the week of: Maintenance Check Item Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Check the safety-interlock operation. Check the brake operation. Check the engine-oil level. Check the cooling-system-fluid level. Drain the water/fuel separator.
Pre-Maintenance Preparing the Machine for Maintenance Procedures 1. Ensure that the PTO is disengaged. Pre-Maintenance Safety 2. Park the machine on a level surface. 3. Engage the parking brake. • Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, or leaving the machine, do the following: 4.
Lubrication Greasing the Bearings and Bushings Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Lubricate all of the bearings and bushings. Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) The machine has grease fittings that you must lubricate regularly with No. 2 lithium grease. Also, lubricate the machine immediately after every washing.
Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all g011555 Figure 75 temperatures) Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your Authorized Toro Distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity grades. See the parts catalog for part numbers. Checking the Engine-Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;...
1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Check the engine-oil level (Figure 76). g031675 Figure 77 4. Add oil to the crankcase. g031256 Servicing the Air Cleaner Figure 76 Service Interval: Every 400 hours Note: When using different oil, drain all old oil Check the air-cleaner body for damage which could from the crankcase before adding new oil.
g009712 Figure 80 1. Air-cleaner safety filter 2. Reset the indicator (Figure 78) if it shows red. Servicing the Diesel-Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and the Soot Filter Service Interval: Every 6,000 hours or clean the soot filter if engine faults 3720 3720 0, or 3720...
Service Interval: Every 400 hours the soot filter of the DPF. 2. Refer to your Authorized Toro Distributor for Inspect the fuel lines and connections for deterioration, diesel-oxidation catalyst and the soot filter damage, or loose connections.
Servicing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 400 hours 1. Clean the area around the fuel-filter head (Figure 84). g021291 Figure 84 1. Fuel-filter head 2. Fuel filter 2. Remove the filter and clean the filter head mounting surface (Figure 84).
Rinse with clear water. Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. 1. Open the battery cover on the side of the shroud (Figure 85).
Figure 88 negative (black) cable. 1. Fuses 3. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, petroleum jelly, or light grease to prevent corrosion. 4. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal. 5. Close the battery cover.
Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Traction-Pedal Angle 1. Loosen the 2 nuts and bolts securing the left side of the traction pedal to the bracket (Figure 92). g032673 Figure 90 1. Cab fuse box 2. Fuses g009745 Figure 92 1. Traction pedal 2.
Changing the Rear-Axle Oil Service Interval: After the first 200 hours Every 800 hours 1. Position the machine on a level surface. 2. Clean the area around the 3 drain plugs; 1 on each end and 1 in the center (Figure 95).
Cooling System 7. Add enough oil to bring the level up to the bottom of the check plug holes; refer to Changing the Maintenance Planetary-Gear-Drive Oil (page 66). 8. Install the plugs. Cooling System Safety Checking the Rear Wheel • Swallowing engine coolant can cause Toe-In poisoning;...
Servicing the Brake Maintenance Engine-Cooling System Adjusting the Service Service Interval: Every 100 hours Brakes Every 2 years Remove debris from the oil radiator/oil cooler Adjust the service brakes when there is more than daily. Clean them more frequently in dirty conditions. 25 mm (1 inch) of free travel of the brake pedal, or when the brakes do not work effectively.
Belt Maintenance Tensioning the Blade-Drive Belts Servicing the Alternator Service Interval: After the first 10 hours Belt Every 50 hours When properly tensioned, the inside measurement Service Interval: After the first 10 hours of the extension spring (hook to hook) should be Every 100 hours approximately 8.3 to 9.5 cm (3-1/4 to 3-3/4 inches).
(Available in 19 L (5 US gallons) pails or 208 L (55 US spring side of the belt guide (Figure 101). gallons) drums. See the Parts Catalog or your Toro 9. Connect the extension spring (Figure 101) to the Distributor for part numbers).
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(not an ashless-type fluid). Toro Synthetic Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid (Available in 19 L (5 US gallon) pails or 208 L (55 US gallon) drums. See the Parts Catalog or your Toro Distributor for part numbers) This high quality synthetic, biodegradable fluid has been tested and found compatible for this Toro model.
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Service Interval: Every 2 years Every 800 hours Inspect the hydraulic lines and hoses daily for Use Toro replacement filters Part No. 94-2621 for leaks, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, the rear (mower deck) of the machine and Part No.
Adjusting the Counterbalance Mower Maintenance Pressure Pivoting (Tilting) the Front The counterbalance test port is used to test the pressure in the counterbalance circuit (Figure 106). Mower Deck to the Upright The recommended counterbalance pressure is 2241 kPa (325 psi). To adjust the counterbalance Position pressure, loosen the locknut, rotate the adjusting screw...
Toro recommends a blade pitch of 8 to 11 mm (5/16 to 7/16 inch). That is the back of the blade plane is 8 to 11 mm (5/16 to 7/16 inch) higher than the front.
Servicing the Caster-Arm Servicing the Caster Bushings Wheels and Bearings Service Interval: Every 800 hours The caster arms have bushings pressed into the top and bottom of the tube and after many hours of 1. Remove the locknut from the bolt holding the operation, the bushings develop wear.
Blade Maintenance 5. To assemble the caster wheel, push the bearing into the wheel hub. Note: When installing the bearings, press on Blade Safety the outer race of the bearing. 6. Slide the bearing spacer into the wheel hub and A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of push the other bearing into the open end of the the blade could be thrown toward you or bystanders,...
Replace the blade if it hits a solid object, is out of the traction pedal in , put the PTO lever NEUTRAL balance, or if it is bent. Always use genuine Toro in the O position, shut off the engine, and replacement blades to ensure safety and optimum remove the key from the ignition.
Note: Sharpen only the top of the cutting the center blade is more than 10 mm (3/8 inch) edge and maintain the original cutting angle lower than the outer blades, proceed to step to ensure sharpness (Figure 116). The blade and add shims between the spindle housing and remains balanced if the same amount of metal the bottom of the mower deck.
Cab Maintenance 2. Clean the filters by blowing clean, oil-free, compressed air through them. Important: If either filter has a hole, tear, or Cleaning the Cab Air Filters other damage, replace the filter. 3. Install the filters and the grate with the Service Interval: Every 250 hours thumbscrews.
Cleaning 5. Remove the air filters (see Figure 118). 6. Clean the air-conditioning assembly. Important: Use care around cab seals and lights 7. Install the air filters, screen, and fan assembly (Figure 121). If you are using a pressure washer, (Figure 118, Figure...
B. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with a wire brush and baking soda solution. C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. D. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days for 24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the battery.
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Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.