NOTE emphasizes general product information worthy of special attention. Whenever you have questions or need service, contact your local authorized Toro Distributor. In addition to having a complete line of accessories and professional turf care service technicians, the distributor has a complete line of genuine TORO replacement parts to keep your machine operating properly.
Safety Instructions – inadequate braking; Do not use on slopes of more than: – the type of machine is unsuitable for its • Never mow side hills over 5° task; • Never mow uphill over 10° – lack of awareness of the effects of ground •...
Safety Instructions excessive speeds may increase the hazard of deterioration. personal injury. 6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. 12. Before leaving the operator’s position: 7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be • disengage the power take-off and lower the done outdoors.
Symbol Glossary Caustic liquids, Poisonous Electrical shock, High pressure High pressure High pressure Crushing of Crushing of chemical burns to fumes or toxic electrocution fluid, injection spray, erosion of spray, erosion of fingers or hand, toes or foot, force fingers or hand gases, asphyxiation into body flesh...
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Safety Instructions Eye protection Head protection Hearing Caution, toxic First aid Flush with water Engine Transmission must be worn must be worn protection must risk be worn Hydraulic Brake system Coolant (water) Intake air Exhaust gas Pressure Fire, open light system &...
Specifications Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, twin-cylinder, 4- suspension seat with arm rest and weight adjustment. Engine: cycle, air-cooled, 11.9 kW @ 3600 rpm, 588 cc The seat is adjustable fore and aft. Arm rest kit also displacement, governed speed of 3200 rpm. Mechanical available.
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SpeciÞcations Rear Weight (2) Part No. 24-5780 Gauge Bar Kit Part No. 13-8199 Backlap Kit Part No. 84-5510 Tire Chains Part No. 82531 *3 per kit...
Since many children like the smell of gas, keep it out of their reach because the fumes are explosive and dangerous to inhale. Figure 1 THE TORO COMPANY STRONGLY RECOMMENDS 1. Dipstick THE USE OF CLEAN, FRESH UNLEADED 2. Filler cap...
Before Operating Figure 2 Figure 4 Fuel tank cap 1. Dipstick filler cap Fill the gasoline tank to the bottom of the filler neck. DO NO OVERFILL. Install the cap. If the level is not within 3 cm from the FULL mark on the dipstick, add SAE 10W-30 engine oil to raise the level to the FULL mark.
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Before Operating Figure 5 1. Bedknife adjusting knob...
Controls Traction Pedal (Fig. 6)—The traction pedal: 1) makes increases engine speed; downward decreases engine the machine move forward, 2) moves it backward and 3) speed. The throttle also controls the speed of the reel stops the machine. Using the heel and toe of your right blades and, with the traction pedal, controls the foot, depress the top of the pedal to move forward and machine’s ground speed.
Controls Figure 11 Figure 9 1. Cutting unit lock-up lever 1. Ignition switch Fuel Valve (Fig. 12)—Close the fuel valve (located under the fuel tank) when storing the machine. Seat Adjustments Fore and Aft Adjustment —Move the lever on the side of the seat outward, slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever to lock the seat into position.
Operation STARTING AND STOPPING THE Set the parking brake. ENGINE Close the fuel valve before storing the machine. Be sure the parking brake is set and the PTO switch OPERATING THE POWER TAKE is in the DISENGAGED position. OFF (PTO) Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make sure the pedal is in the neutral position.
In an emergency, the traction unit can be pushed or for the operator’s protection. Check switch operation towed for a very short distance. TORO does not daily to be sure the system is operating correctly. If a recommend this as standard procedure.
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Operation maintenance machines. Issues to consider when operating are the traction drive, engine speed and the load on the cutting units. Regulate the traction pedal to keep engine rpm high and somewhat constant while mowing to maintain adequate power for the traction and cutting units.
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Operation sharpness and correct reel-to-bedknife adjustment. Occasionally running a file across the front edge to remove this burr will improve cutting. CUTTING UNIT After extended running, a ridge will eventually develop CHARACTERISTICS at both ends of the bedknife. These must be rounded off or filed flush with the cutting edge of bedknife to assure The single-knob bedknife adjustment system simplifies smooth operation.
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Procedure Maintenance Interval & Service Check battery fluid /connections Every Every Every Every Every Every Lubricate grease fittings hours hours hours hours hours hours Change the engine oil Service the air filter pre cleaner Check alternator fan belt tension Service the air filter cartridge Change the engine oil filter Torque the wheel lug nuts...
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Maintenance LUBRICATION GREASING BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS The traction unit and cutting unit’s grease fittings must be lubricated regularly with No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease. If the machine is operated under normal conditions, lubricate bearings and bushings after every 25 hours of operation. Bearings and bushings must be lubricated daily when operating conditions are extremely dusty and dirty.
Maintenance CAUTION Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the switch. CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER (Fig. 26–28) Change the oil and filter initially after the first 8 hours of operation;...
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Maintenance Remove the wing nut securing the elements to the the cleaner element because extreme engine wear and air cleaner body. damage will likely result. If the foam element is dirty, remove it from the ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE paper element. Clean thoroughly. CONTROL (Fig.
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Maintenance ADJUSTING THE CHOKE Shown with Air Cleaner Removed CONTROL (Fig. 31) Loosen the cable clamp screw securing the cable to the engine. Move the remote choke control lever forward to the CLOSED position. Pull firmly on the choke cable until the choke is completely closed, then tighten the cable clamp screw.
Maintenance into the cylinder. The result is usually a damaged Move the brake lever to the ON position. engine. Measure the distance between the disc brake Set the air gap between the center and side of the actuating arm and the stop pin on the axle bracket electrodes at 0.030”.
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Maintenance Disengage the PTO switch, set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key. Close the fuel valve. Loosen hose clamps and slide them up the hose, away from the filter. Figure 36 1.
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Maintenance Stop the engine and tighten the lock nut to secure adjustment. Start the engine and check adjustment. Repeat adjustment if necessary. Stop the engine. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine to the shop floor. Test drive the machine to be sure it does not creep.
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Maintenance genuine TORO oil filter for replacement. Remove the hydraulic oil filter from the mounting head. Apply a film of oil on the gasket. Install the filter by hand until the gasket contacts the mounting head; then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn.
WIRE HARNESS SERVICE Prevent corrosion of wiring terminals by applying Grafo 11 2X (Skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, to the inside of all harness connectors whenever the harness is replaced. Whenever working with the electrical system, always Figure 42 disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first to...
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The cutting units may be backlapped on the machine. Backlap Kit, Part no. 84-5510 is available from your Authorized TORO Distributor. 16 mm Backlap according to procedures in the Toro Sharpening 2.5 cm Reel and Rotary Mowers Manual Form No. 80-300 PT. CAUTION...
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Maintenance board. ADJUSTING THE BEDKNIFE PARALLEL TO THE REEL Slightly loosen the nuts securing the roller brackets (Fig. 45-46) to the angle brackets. (Floating or Fixed Cutting Units) Adjust the support capscrews to achieve16 mm+ 2 mm dimension between the height-of-cut support Make sure the reel contact is removed by turning and roller bracket (2 places).
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On a gauge bar, set the head of the screw to the desired height of cut. This measurement is from the bar face to the underside of the screw head. A gauge bar (Toro Part No. 13-8199) may be obtained from your local TORO Distributor. Figure 48 1.