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

Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 4
General Safety......................................................... 4
Sound Power Level .................................................. 4
Sound Pressure Level............................................... 4
Vibration Level ....................................................... 5
Engine Emission Certification................................... 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 6
Setup ...........................................................................12
1 Preparing the Machine..........................................13
2 Installing the Hood Latch......................................13
3 Adjusting the Roller Scraper ..................................14
4 Installing the Mulching Baffle ................................15
Product Overview .........................................................16
Controls ...............................................................16
Specifications ........................................................19
Machine Specifications............................................20
Mower Deck Specifications......................................20
Attachments/Accessories........................................20
Before Operation ......................................................21
Before Operation Safety ..........................................21
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................22
Checking the Cooling System ...................................22
Checking the Hydraulic System ................................22
Draining the Water Separator ...................................22
Checking the Rear Axle and Gearbox for
Leaks ................................................................22
Filling the Fuel Tank ...............................................22
Checking the Air Pressure in the Tires........................23
Checking the Torque of the Wheel-Lug
Nuts .................................................................23
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ....................................24
Checking the Interlock Switches ...............................25
Using the InfoCenter LCD Display ...........................25
Using the Menus ....................................................27
Protected Menus ....................................................28
Selecting a Blade.....................................................29
Choosing Accessories .............................................30
During Operation .....................................................30
During Operation Safety .........................................30
Starting and Shutting Off the Engine.........................31
Understanding the Operating Characteristics of the
Machine ............................................................32
Operating the Engine-Cooling Fan ...........................32
Operating Tips ......................................................33
After Operation ........................................................34
After Operation Safety ............................................34
Maintenance .................................................................36
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................36
Service Interval Chart .............................................38
Premaintenance Procedures ........................................39
Pre-Maintenance Safety...........................................39
Preparing the Machine for Maintenance.....................39
Lifting the Machine ................................................39
Opening the Hood .................................................40
Accessing the Hydraulic Lift Compartment ................40
Lubrication ...............................................................41
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ..........................41
Engine Maintenance ..................................................42
Engine Safety.........................................................42
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................42
Servicing the Engine Oil..........................................43
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................45
Servicing the Water Separator...................................45
Inspecting the Fuel Lines and Connections.................45
Draining the Fuel Tank ...........................................45
Cleaning the Fuel-Pickup Tube Screen.......................45
Priming the Fuel System ..........................................46
Bleeding Air from the Injectors ................................46
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................46
Electrical System Safety...........................................46
Locating the Fuses..................................................47
Checking the Battery Condition................................47
Charging and Connecting the Battery ........................47
Drive System Maintenance .........................................49
Checking for End-Play in the Planetary
Drives ...............................................................49
Checking the Planetary-Gear-Drive Lubricant ............49
Changing the Planetary-Gear-Drive
Lubricant. ..........................................................50
Checking the Rear Axle and Gearbox for
Leaks ................................................................50
Checking the Rear-Axle Lubricant.............................50
Changing the Rear-Axle Lubricant ............................51
Checking the Rear Axle-Gearbox Lubricant................51
Checking the Rear Wheel Toe-in ...............................51
Cooling System Maintenance ......................................52
Cooling System Safety.............................................52
Checking the Cooling System ...................................52
Cleaning the Cooling System....................................53
Brake Maintenance ....................................................54
Adjusting the Service Brakes ....................................54
Belt Maintenance ......................................................55
Servicing the Alternator Belt ....................................55
Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................55
Hydraulic System Safety ..........................................55
Checking the Hydraulic-Fluid Level ..........................55
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid...................................57
Replacing the Hydraulic Filters .................................57
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses....................58
Mower Deck Maintenance...........................................59
Separating the Mower Decks from the
Machine ............................................................59
Assembling the Mower Decks to the Machine .............59
Servicing the Front Roller ........................................59
Blade Maintenance .....................................................60
Blade Safety...........................................................60
Servicing the Blade Plane.........................................60
Servicing the Cutter Blade .......................................61
Storage ........................................................................63
Preparing the Machine ............................................63
Preparing the Engine ..............................................63
Preparing the Mower Deck ......................................63
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