Toro 30859N Operator's Manual
Toro 30859N Operator's Manual

Toro 30859N Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)
Groundsmaster
Unit
Model No. 30859N—Serial No. 314000001 and Up
Form No. 3382-138 Rev A
®
4300-D Traction
*3382-138* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3382-138 Rev A Groundsmaster ® 4300-D Traction Unit Model No. 30859N—Serial No. 314000001 and Up *3382-138* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2: Introduction

    You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety ................4 Hydraulic System Maintenance ........38 Safe Operating Practices........... 4 Changing the Hydraulic Fluid........38 Toro Riding Mower Safety ........6 Replacing the Hydraulic Filters .........39 Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 7 Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses....39 Setup ................10 Changing the Counterbalance Settings.......40...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Preparation Safety • While mowing, always wear substantial footwear, long trousers, hard hat, safety glasses, and ear protection. Long This machine meets or exceeds ISO standard 5395:1990 hair, loose clothing, or jewelry may get tangled in moving and ANSI B71.4-2004 specifications in effect at time of parts.
  • Page 5: Maintenance And Storage

    • • Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of attachment clutches, shift into neutral, and engage the a clear path. parking brake. • Slow down and use caution when making turns and •...
  • Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    Do not resume Toro Riding Mower Safety mowing until the area is cleared. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro Maintenance and Storage products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI standard.
  • Page 7: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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 lost. 93-7272 117–2718 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard; fan—stay away fro moving parts.
  • Page 8 93-6681 1. Cutting/dismemberment—hazard, fan-stay away from moving parts. 117–2385 1. Read the Operators 3. Engine—preheat Manual. 2. Engine—start 4. Engine—stop 106-6754 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, fan and entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts. 110-0986 1.
  • Page 9 117-0168 1. Read the Operator's Manual. Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 7. Wear eye protection; 2. No fire, open flame, or smoking.
  • Page 10: Setup

    – No parts required Remove shipping blocks and pins Rear weights (quantity varies with Install rear weights (order from your Varies configuration). Toro Distributor). Media and Additional Parts Description Qty. Operator's Manual Engine Operator's Manual Review before operating machine Parts Catalog...
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Control Arm Position

    Figure 2 1. Step 2. Step brackets Figure 3 1. Control arm 3. Bolts (2) 2. Raise or lower the step to the desired height and 2. Retaining brackets re-secure the brackets to the frame with the 2 bolts and nuts. 2.
  • Page 12: Installing Rear Weights

    The Groundsmaster 4300–D Traction Unit complies with ISO standard 5395:1990 and ANSI B71.4-2004 Standards when equipped with rear weights and/or 90 lb of calcium chloride ballast is added to rear wheels. Use the following charts to determine the combinations of weights required for your configuration. Order parts from your local Authorized Toro Distributor.
  • Page 13 Figure 4 1. Traction manifold 5. Weight(s) 2. Spacers 6. Carriage bolt 3. Bolts 7. Nut 4. Washers • Remove the 3 bolts, washers, and spacers securing the traction manifold to the bottom of the rear bumper (Figure 4a). • Position the appropriate amount of weight on the top and/or bottom of the rear bumper.
  • Page 14: Product Overview

    Product Overview Controls Seat Adjusting Knobs The seat adjusting lever (Figure 5) allows you to adjust the seat fore and aft. The weight adjusting knob adjusts the seat for the operator's weight. The weight gauge indicates when the seat is adjusted to the weight of the operator. The height adjusting knob adjusts the seat for the operator's height.
  • Page 15: Hour Meter

    Glow Plug Indicator Light This light (Figure 7) illuminates when the glow plugs are preheating. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light (Figure 7) indicates dangerously low engine oil pressure. Charge Indicator The charge indicator (Figure 7) illuminates when the system charging circuit malfunctions.
  • Page 16: Fuel Gauge

    Figure 9 1. Hydraulic filter restriction indicator Fuel Gauge Figure 11 The fuel gauge (Figure 10) shows the amount of fuel in the 1. Headlight switch tank. Power Point The power point is a 12 volt power supply for electronic devices (Figure 12).
  • Page 17: Specifications

    A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.
  • Page 18: Operation

    Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above 0 degrees F) • Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all temperatures) Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine, set the parking brake and remove the key from the ignition switch.
  • Page 19: Checking The Cooling System

    Checking the Cooling System Adding Fuel Clean debris off of the screen, oil cooler, and front of the Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with low radiator daily and more often if conditions are extremely (<500 ppm) or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content. The minimum cetane rating should be 40.
  • Page 20: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid

    Toro Premium All Season Hydraulic Fluid (Available in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. See parts catalog or Toro • If this is not possible, then refuel such distributor for part numbers.)
  • Page 21: Check The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts

    Important: Mobil EAL EnviroSyn 46H is the only synthetic biodegradable fluid approved by Toro. This Bleeding the Fuel System fluid is compatible with the elastomers used in Toro hydraulic systems and is suitable for a wide-range You must bleed the fuel system before starting the engine if of temperature conditions.
  • Page 22: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    preheating is required, turn key to the Off position and then to the On/Preheat position. Repeat this process as required. 4. Run the engine at low idle speed until it warms up. Stopping the Engine 1. Move all controls to Neutral, set the parking brake, move the throttle to the low idle position and allow the engine to reach low idle speed.
  • Page 23: Jacking Points

    Important: Running the engine with the bypass valve open will cause the transmission to overheat. Jacking Points Note: Use jack stands to support the machine when required. • Front—rectangular pad, under the axle tube, inside each front tire (Figure 20). Figure 21 1.
  • Page 24: Understanding The Diagnostic Light

    Understanding the Diagnostic Diagnostic Ace Display Light The machine is equipped with an electronic controller which controls most machine functions. The controller determines The machine is equipped with a diagnostic light which what function is required for various input switches (i.e. seat indicates if the electronic controller senses an electronic switch, key switch, etc.) and turns on the outputs to actuate malfunction.
  • Page 25 LEDs are not correctly to closed (i.e., sit on seat, engage traction pedal, etc.), illuminated, this indicates an ECM problem. If this occurs, and note that the appropriate LED on Diagnostic ACE contact your Toro Distributor for assistance.
  • Page 26: Hydraulic Valve Solenoid Functions

    Mow when the Grass is Dry Important: The Diagnostic ACE display must not be left connected to the machine. It is not designed to Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which causes withstand the environment of the machine's every day grass clumping, or in late afternoon to avoid the damage use.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Torque the wheel lug nuts to 94 to 122 N-m (70 to 90 ft-lb). After the first hour •...
  • Page 28: Daily Maintenance Checklist

    Important: Refer to your Engine Operator's Manual for additional maintenance procedures. Note: Looking for an Electrical Schematic or Hydraulic Schematic for your machine? Download a free copy of the schematic by visiting www.Toro.com and searching for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page.
  • Page 29: Service Interval Chart

    Service Interval Chart Figure 26 CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance. Lubrication Greasing the Bearings and Bushings If you operate the machine under normal conditions, lubricate...
  • Page 30 • • Lift arm pivots (1 each) (Figure 28) Axle steering pivot (1) (Figure 32) • Cutting unit carrier frame pivot (1 each) (Figure 29) Figure 32 • Steering cylinder ball joints (2) and rear axle (1) (Figure 33) Figure 29 •...
  • Page 31: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance 5. Install the cover orienting the rubber outlet valve in a downward position—between approximately 5:00 to 7:00 when viewed from the end. Servicing the Air Cleaner 6. Secure the latches. Check the air cleaner body for damage which could cause an air leak.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Throttle

    Fuel System 5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket Maintenance contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn. Important: Do not over-tighten the filter. DANGER 6.
  • Page 33: Fuel Pick-Up Tube Screen

    Figure 39 1. Water separator filter canister Figure 40 1. Fuel injectors 3. Clean the area where the filter canister mounts. 4. Remove the filter canister and clean the mounting 2. Turn the key in the key switch to the On position and surface.
  • Page 34: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System Maintenance Important: Before welding on the machine, disconnect both cables from the battery, both wire harness plugs from the electronic control module, and the terminal connector from the alternator to prevent damage to the electrical system. Servicing the Battery WARNING Figure 41 1.
  • Page 35: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System 7. Test drive the machine to make sure it does not creep. Maintenance Adjusting the Rear Wheel Toe-in Adjusting the Traction Drive 1. Rotate the steering wheel so that the rear wheels are for Neutral straight ahead. The machine must not creep when the traction pedal is 2.
  • Page 36: Cooling System Maintenance

    Cooling System Maintenance Removing Debris from the Cooling System Remove debris from the screen, oil coolers, and radiator daily (clean more frequently in dirty conditions). 1. Turn the engine off and remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Thoroughly clean all debris out of the engine area. 3.
  • Page 37: Brake Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake If the parking brake fails to engage, an adjustment to the brake pawl is required. Adjusting the Service Brakes 1. Loosen the 2 screws securing the parking brake pawl Adjust the service brakes when there is more than 2.5 cm (1 to the frame (Figure 49).
  • Page 38: Belt Maintenance

    Change hydraulic fluid after every 800 operating hours, in normal conditions. If fluid becomes contaminated, contact 1. Open the hood. your local Toro distributor because the system must be 2. Check the tension of the alternator belt by depressing flushed. Contaminated fluid looks milky or black when it (Figure 50) midway between the alternator and the compared to clean oil.
  • Page 39: Replacing The Hydraulic Filters

    Replacing the Hydraulic Filters The hydraulic system is equipped with a service interval indicator (Figure 52). With the engine running, view the indicator, it should be in the Green zone. When the indicator is in the Red zone, change the hydraulic filters. Figure 54 1.
  • Page 40: Changing The Counterbalance Settings

    Hydraulic System Test Ports Figure 55 Use the hydraulic system test ports to test the pressure in the hydraulic circuits. Contact your local Toro distributor for 1. Counterbalance jumper 2. Wire cap assistance. wires 4.
  • Page 41: Storage

    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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  • Page 44: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    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.

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