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FORM NO. 3318-250 GB Rev A
OPERATOR'S
0001
MODEL NO. 30455TS—6
& UP
MANUAL
®
®
GROUNDSMASTER
455-D
© The Toro Company—1996

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  • Page 1 FORM NO. 3318-250 GB Rev A OPERATOR’S 0001 MODEL NO. 30455TS—6 & UP MANUAL ® ® GROUNDSMASTER 455-D © The Toro Company—1996...
  • Page 2 Use model and serial number in all correspondence and when ordering parts. To order replacement parts from an authorized TORO Distributor, supply the following information: Model and serial numbers of the machine.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Training this purpose. • Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the refueling. controls and the proper use of the equipment. • Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these engine is running or when the engine is hot.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and restarting and operating the equipment; during tight turns; • if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check • stay alert for bumps and hollows and other hidden immediately). hazards;...
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Sound & Vibration Levels Sound Levels This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of: 87 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per 84/538/EEC. This unit has a sound power level of 104 dB(A)/1pW, based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Directive 79/113/EEC and amendments Vibration Levels...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7 Consult technical Fasten seat Safety alert Outline safety Read operator’s Fire, open light Eye protection manual for proper belts triangle alert symbol manual and smoking must be worn service prohibited procedures Head protection Hearing Caution, toxic First aid Flush with water Engine Transmission Hydraulic system must be worn...
  • Page 8 n/min Engine start Engine stop Engine failure/ Engine rotational Choke Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat Transmission malfunction speed/frequency (low temperature start aid) N H L F Transmission Transmission Transmission Clutch Neutral High Forward oil pressure oil temperature failure/malfunction Hydraulic oil Reverse Hydraulic oil Second gear...
  • Page 9 SPECIFICATIONS Traction Unit Electrical System: 12-volt battery with 530 cold cranking Amps @ –18°C (0° F). 55-amp alternator, ammeter, starter, Engine: Peugeot, four-cycle, four-cylinder, 1.9 liter (1,900 key switch and automatic temperature controlled glow plug cc) displacement, liquid-cooled diesel engine. 23.5:1 controller.
  • Page 10 1,288 kg (3,450 lb) 4-Wheel Drive 1,325 kg (3,550 lb) Optional Equipment Roll Over Protection Kit, Contact Your Local Toro Distributor (Standard on Model 30455) Arm Rest Kit, Model 30707 Rotary Radiator Screen Kit, Model No. 03652 Canopy Kit, Contact Your Local Toro Distributor Spark Arrestor Muffler, Part No.
  • Page 11 BEFORE OPERATING Check The Engine Oil (Fig. 1 & 2) Crankcase capacity is 5 liters (5.3 qt) with filter. 1. Park the machine on a level surface. Release the hood latch and open the hood. 2. Remove the dipstick from the tube cap, wipe it clean and reinstall the dipstick into the tube cap.
  • Page 12 BEFORE OPERATING CAUTION Before servicing or making adjustments to the machine, stop the engine and remove the key from the switch 2. Remove the fuel tank cap. 3. Fill the tank to no more than one inch below the bottom of the filler neck with No.
  • Page 13 BEFORE OPERATING (4–6 gal) of hydraulic oil. Order Part No. 44-2500 from your authorized Toro distributor 1. Park the machine on a level surface. Make sure the machine has been operated so the oil is warm. Release the hood latch and open the hood. Check the oil level by viewing the sight gauge.
  • Page 14 BEFORE OPERATING and wipe it with a clean cloth. Screw the dipstick cap finger tight onto the filler neck. Unscrew the dipstick and check the level of lubricant. If the level is not within 12 mm (1/2 in.) from the groove in the dipstick, add enough to raise the level to groove mark.
  • Page 15 BEFORE OPERATING Check The Torque Of Wheel Nuts Or Bolts WARNING Torque the front wheel nuts to 45–55 ft-lb and the rear wheel nuts or bolts to 85–100 ft lb after 1–4 hours of operation and again after 10 hours of operation and every 250 hours thereafter.
  • Page 16 BEFORE OPERATING Front Castor Wheels 1. Remove the lynch pin from the spindle shaft and slide the spindle out of the front castor arm. Slide spacers onto the spindle shaft to get the desired height-of-cut. 2. Push the castor spindle through the front the castor arm install remaining spacers onto the spindle and install the lynch pin to secure the assembly.
  • Page 17 CONTROLS when the wing units are raised. Check to make sure the forward, lower edge of door is even or 6 mm (1/4 in.) higher then lower edge of door guide when wing decks are in the fully raised, transport position. If an adjustment to the door is required, refer to Adjusting The Safety Door.
  • Page 18 CONTROLS allows 4 inch fore and aft adjustment. The seat adjusting knob on the front of the seat, adjusts the seat for operator’s weight. Traction Pedal (Fig. 16)—Controls forward and reverse operation. Depress the top of the pedal to move forward and the bottom to move backward.
  • Page 19 CONTROLS Transport Latches (Fig. 18)—Four latches secure the cutting unit and wings in upright position for transport. Horn—In the center of steering wheel. Operates only when the key switch is in ON. Figure 18 Transport latch (4)
  • Page 20 CONTROLS Starting And Stopping 1. Sit on the seat and keep your foot off the traction pedal. Assure the parking brake is engaged, the traction pedal is in NEUTRAL and the cutting unit engagement switch is in the DISENGAGED position. 2.
  • Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Checking The Interlock System The purpose of the interlock system is to prevent the engine from cranking or starting unless the traction pedal is in NEUTRAL and the cutting unit engagement switch is DISENGAGED. Also, the engine will stop when the cutting unit engagement switch is engaged or the traction pedal is depressed with the operator off the seat.
  • Page 22 The cutting deck breakaway system is equipped with a highly compressed spring. If spring removal or repair is WARNING required, contact your local authorized Toro Distributor for assistance. When operating a 4 wheel drive machine, always use the seat belt and Roll-Over Protection System together and have the seat pivot retaining pin installed.
  • Page 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Always Mow With Sharp Blades—A sharp blade cuts discharging undesirable clippings onto pathways, roads, or cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades. other non-turf surfaces, mow with the right side of the deck Tearing and shredding causes the grass to turn brown at the next to the pathway, road, or other non-turf surface edges which impairs growth and increases susceptibility to diseases.
  • Page 24 MAINTENANCE Greasing (Fig. 21–33) The traction and cutting units have grease fittings that must be lubricated regularly with No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease. If the machine is operated under normal conditions, lubricate all grease fittings after every 25 hours of operation. The grease fittings that must be lubricated are: Lift arm pivot (2), lift cylinder (2), brake arm pivots (2) (Fig.
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE Figure 27 Figure 24 Figure 28 Figure 25 Figure 29 Figure 26...
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE Figure 30 Fig. 33 Fig. 31 Fig. 32...
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE Adjusting The Traction Drive For Neutral (Fig. 34) The machine must not creep when the traction pedal is released. If it does creep, an adjustment is required. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut the engine off and move shift lever to HI.
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE 1. Loosen the jam nuts securing the ball joints to the threaded CAUTION rod. Check for proper operation of the safety doors each time 2. Rotate the threaded rod to raise or lower the edge of door the deck is cleaned and repair as needed. until it is even or 6 mm (1/4 inch) higher than the lower edge of door guide when the wing decks are in the fully raised, transport position.
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE Figure Maintenance Interval Number Specifications Change front and rear After every 500 operating hours 46, 47 axle lubricant Check rear wheel toe-in After every 800 operating hours Adjust PTO belt Check frequently. Replace after every 49, 50 1,500 operating hours. Adjust PTO clutch Check adjustment after every 250 operating Correct disengaged...
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE Figure 36 Figure 39 Thumb screw Wing nut & Gasket Fuel filter/Water separator Primer plunger Dust Cup Filter element Drain screw Baffle Air cleaner body Figure 37 Figure 40 Drain plug Rear radiator screen Figure 38 Figure 41 Oil Filter Radiator...
  • Page 31 Fig. 42 Fig. 45 Fan belt Adjusting screw Hydraulic filter Fig. 43 Fig. 46 Hydraulic reservoir drain Front axle drain plug Fig. 47 Fig. 44 Sight gauge Drain plugs (3)
  • Page 32 Fig. 48 Fig. 51 1. Clutch 2. Flange studs 1. Tie rod clamps Fig. 49 Fig. 52 1. P.T.O. belt cover 2. Adapter plate 1. Accessory fuse 3. Deck fuse 2. Relay fuse 4. Run Fuse Fig. 50 Fig. 53 1.
  • Page 33 Fig. 55 Fig. 54 1. Clutch 2. Flange studs Belt Routing PREPARATION FOR SEASONAL STORAGE Traction Unit Engine 1. Thoroughly clean the traction unit, cutting units and 1. Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and replace the engine. the drain plug.
  • Page 34 Cutting Unit 1. Check the blades and tighten the blade bolts to 115–149 Nm (85–110 ft-lb.) 2. Check and lubricate caster arm bushings. 3. Check and lubricate the caster wheel bearings. Tighten the caster wheel nuts to 190–224 Nm (140–165 ft-lb). 4.