Table Of Contents - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup ...................................................................... 16
1 Removing the Wing-Deck-Shipping Straps
and Braces.................................................... 16
2 Lowering the Front-Deck Winglets ................. 17
3 Checking the Tire and Caster Wheel
Pressure ....................................................... 18
4 Leveling the Front, Center Cutting
Unit ............................................................... 18
5 Leveling the Winglet Decks to the Front,
Center Cutting Unit........................................ 18
6 Checking the Fluid Levels .............................. 19
7 Greasing the Machine.................................... 19
8 Installing the Decal (CE Machines
Only) ............................................................. 19
Product Overview ................................................... 21
Controls ........................................................... 22
Cab Controls ................................................. 24
Specifications .................................................. 25
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 26
Before Operation ................................................. 27
Before Operation Safety ................................... 27
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 27
Checking the Cooling System ........................... 27
Checking the Hydraulic System ........................ 27
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 27
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 29
Checking the Caster Wheel Tire
Pressure ....................................................... 29
Checking the Torque of the Wheel-Lug
Nuts .............................................................. 29
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 30
Adjusting the Skids ........................................... 32
Adjusting the Cutting Unit Anti-Scalp
Rollers........................................................... 33
Correcting a Mismatch Between the Cutting
Units.............................................................. 34
Adjusting the Mirrors......................................... 35
Aiming the Headlights....................................... 35
Checking the Safety-Interlock Switches ............ 36
Checking the Blade Stopping Time ................... 36
During Operation ................................................. 37
During Operation Safety ................................... 37
Starting the Engine ........................................... 38
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 38
Raising or Lowering the Cutting Units ............... 38
Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration............... 39
Understanding the Operating Characteristics
of the Machine .............................................. 55
Understanding the 12 V and 24 V Electrical
Systems ........................................................ 55
Automatic-Reversing Fan Cycle ....................... 56
Operating Tips ................................................. 56
After Operation .................................................... 57
General Safety ................................................. 57
Understanding the Audible Alarm ..................... 57
Pushing or Towing the Machine ........................ 58
Identifying the Tie-Down Points ........................ 59
Hauling the Machine ......................................... 59
Maintenance ........................................................... 60
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 60
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 60
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 62
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 63
Using the Battery-Disconnect Switch ................ 63
Raising the Machine ......................................... 63
Removing and Installing the
Inner-Wing-Deck Covers............................... 64
Lubrication .......................................................... 65
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ................ 65
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 67
Engine Safety ................................................... 67
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 67
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 69
Adjusting the Engine-Valve Clearance .............. 71
Cleaning the Engine EGR Cooler...................... 71
Inspecting the Engine Crankcase-Breather
System.......................................................... 71
Checking and Replacing Fuel Hoses and
Engine-Coolant Hoses .................................. 71
Lapping or Adjusting the Engine Intake and
Exhaust Valves ............................................. 71
Inspecting and Cleaning
Engine-Emission-Control Components
and Turbocharger ......................................... 71
Servicing the Diesel-Oxidation Catalyst
(DOC) and the Soot Filter .............................. 71
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 72
Servicing the Fuel System ................................ 72
Servicing the Water Separator ......................... 72
Replacing the Fuel Filter Element ..................... 73
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 74
Electrical System Safety ................................... 74
Checking the Battery Condition......................... 74
Locating the Fuses ........................................... 74
Charging the Batteries ...................................... 76
Jump-Starting the Machine............................... 76
Removing the Batteries .................................... 77
Installing the Batteries ...................................... 79
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 79
Calibrating the Traction Pedal........................... 79
Adjusting the Traction-Pedal Angle ................... 79
Checking the Rear Wheel Toe-In ...................... 80
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 80
Cooling System Safety ..................................... 80
Checking the Engine-Cooling System............... 80
Cleaning the Cooling Systems .......................... 81
Changing the Engine-Cooling-System
Fluid .............................................................. 82
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 84
Servicing the 12 V Alternator Belt...................... 84
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