Table Of Contents - Toro Groundsmaster
3500-D Operator's Manual

Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices
Toro Mower Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating, Charging, and Connecting the Battery
Checking the Angle Indicator
Installing the Hood Latch (CE)
Installing the Exhaust Guard (CE)
Adjusting the Lift Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Ballast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Crankcase Oil
Filling the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Cooling System
Checking the Hydraulic System
Checking the Tire Pressure
Checking the Torque of the Wheel Nuts
W 2005 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Bleeding the Fuel System
Checking the Interlock System
Towing the Traction Unit
Standard Control Module (SCM)
Operating Characteristics
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Daily Maintenance Checklist
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings
Service Interval Chart
Removing the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Air Cleaner Maintenance
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Servicing the Engine Oil and Filter
Servicing the Fuel System
Bleeding Air from the Injectors
Cleaning the Engine Cooling System
Servicing the Engine Belts
Adjusting the Throttle
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses
Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral
Adjusting the Parking Brake
Caring for the Battery
Storing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Schematic
Preparation for Seasonal Storage
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty
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