Table Of Contents - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup ...................................................................... 12
1 Installing the Decals (CE Machines
Only) ............................................................. 12
2 Installing the Hood Latch................................ 13
3 Adjusting the Roller Scraper........................... 14
4 Installing the Mulching Baffle.......................... 15
5 Preparing the Machine................................... 15
Product Overview ................................................... 16
Controls ........................................................... 16
Specifications .................................................. 19
Machine Specifications..................................... 20
Cutting Unit Specifications................................ 20
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 20
Before Operation ................................................. 21
Before Operation Safety ................................... 21
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 21
Checking the Cooling System ........................... 21
Checking the Hydraulic System ........................ 21
Draining the Water Separator ........................... 21
Checking the Rear Axle and Gearbox for
Leaks ............................................................ 21
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 22
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 23
Checking the Torque of the Wheel Lug
Nuts .............................................................. 23
Adjusting the Roll Bar ....................................... 24
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 25
Checking the Interlock Switches ....................... 25
Checking the Blade-Stopping Time................... 26
Selecting a Blade.............................................. 26
Choosing Accessories ...................................... 27
Using the InfoCenter LCD Display .................... 28
Using the Menus............................................... 30
Protected Menus .............................................. 31
During Operation ................................................. 33
During Operation Safety ................................... 33
Understanding the Operating Characteristics
of the Machine .............................................. 35
Operating the Machine ..................................... 35
Using the High and Low Speed Range
Switch ........................................................... 36
Using the Traction Pedal................................... 36
Setting the Maximum Traction Speed (Pedal
Stop) ............................................................ 37
Using the Brake Pedals .................................... 37
Operating the Cruise Control ............................ 37
Understanding the Acceleration Mode .............. 38
Understanding the Turnaround Mode ............... 39
Understanding Counterbalance........................ 39
Understanding Toro Smart Power™ ................. 39
Starting the Engine ........................................... 39
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 40
Cutting Grass with the Machine ........................ 40
Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration............... 41
Operating the Engine-Cooling Fan.................... 53
Operating Tips ................................................. 54
After Operation .................................................... 55
General Safety ................................................. 55
Using the Cutting-Unit Storage Lanyard............ 55
Using the Transport Latches ............................. 56
Hauling the Machine ......................................... 56
Pushing or Towing the Machine ........................ 56
Locating the Tie-Down Points ........................... 57
Maintenance ........................................................... 58
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 58
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 58
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 60
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 61
Lifting the Machine ........................................... 61
Opening the Hood ............................................ 62
Accessing the Hydraulic Lift
Compartment ................................................ 62
Lubrication .......................................................... 63
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ................ 63
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 64
Engine Safety ................................................... 64
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 64
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 65
Servicing the Diesel-Oxidation Catalyst
(DOC) and the Soot Filter .............................. 67
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 67
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 67
Inspecting the Fuel Lines and
Connections.................................................. 67
Servicing the Fuel-Water Separator .................. 68
Servicing the Fuel Filter .................................... 69
Cleaning the Fuel-Pickup Tube Screen ............. 69
Priming the Fuel System................................... 70
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 70
Electrical System Safety ................................... 70
Checking the Battery Condition......................... 70
Charging and Connecting the Battery ............... 71
Locating the Fuses ........................................... 72
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 73
Checking for End-Play in the Planetary
Drives............................................................ 73
Checking the Planetary Gear-Drive
Lubricant ....................................................... 73
Changing the Planetary-Gear-Drive
Oil ................................................................. 74
Checking the Rear Axle and Gearbox for
Leaks ............................................................ 75
Checking the Rear-Axle Lubricant .................... 75
Changing the Rear-Axle Lubricant .................... 76
Checking the Rear-Axle-Gearbox
Lubricant ....................................................... 76
Checking the Rear Wheel Toe-In ...................... 77
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 78
Cooling System Safety ..................................... 78
Checking the Cooling System ........................... 78
Cleaning the Cooling System............................ 78
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