Table Of Contents - Toro Groundsmaster 4000 Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Engine-Emission Certification............................. 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup ...................................................................... 15
1 Greasing the Machine.................................... 15
Product Overview ................................................... 15
Controls ........................................................... 15
Cab Controls ................................................. 18
Specifications .................................................. 24
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 25
Before Operation ................................................. 25
Before Operation Safety ................................... 25
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 26
Checking the Cooling System ........................... 26
Checking the Hydraulic System ........................ 26
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................... 26
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 27
Checking the Torque of the Wheel Lug
Nuts .............................................................. 27
Checking the Planetary-Gear-Drive
Oil ................................................................. 28
Checking the Rear-Axle Lubricant .................... 28
Checking the Rear-Axle-Gearbox
Lubricant ....................................................... 28
Adjusting the Roll Bar ....................................... 29
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................... 29
Adjusting the Skids ........................................... 32
Adjusting the Mower-Deck Rollers .................... 33
Correcting a Mismatch Between the Mower
Decks............................................................ 33
Checking the Safety-Interlock Switches ............ 35
Adjusting the Mirrors......................................... 35
Aiming the Headlights....................................... 36
Activating the Quiet Mode................................. 36
During Operation ................................................. 36
During Operation Safety ................................... 36
Starting the Engine ........................................... 37
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 38
Understanding Smart Power® Traction............. 38
Performing a Fan-Reverse Operation ............... 38
Understanding Auto Idle ................................... 38
Using Cruise Control......................................... 38
Using the Engine-Speed Switch........................ 38
Adjusting the Mowing Speed ............................ 38
Adjusting the Transport Speed.......................... 39
Understanding the Operating Characteristics
of the Machine .............................................. 39
Operating Tips ................................................. 40
After Operation .................................................... 41
After Operation Safety ...................................... 41
Pushing or Towing the Machine ........................ 41
Locating the Jacking Points .............................. 42
Hauling the Machine ......................................... 42
Locating the Tie-Down Points ........................... 42
Maintenance ........................................................... 43
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 43
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 45
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 46
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 46
Removing the Hood .......................................... 46
Lubrication .......................................................... 47
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ................ 47
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 49
Engine Safety ................................................... 49
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 49
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 51
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 52
Servicing the Fuel System ................................ 52
Servicing the Water Separator .......................... 52
Servicing the Fuel Filter .................................... 53
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 54
Electrical System Safety ................................... 54
Servicing the Battery......................................... 54
Locating the Fuses ........................................... 55
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 56
Adjusting the Traction-Pedal Angle ................... 56
Changing the Planetary-Gear-Drive
Oil ................................................................. 56
Changing the Rear-Axle Oil .............................. 57
Checking the Rear Wheel Toe-In ...................... 57
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 58
Cooling System Safety ..................................... 58
Checking the Cooling System ........................... 58
Servicing the Engine-Cooling System ............... 59
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 59
Adjusting the Service Brakes ............................ 59
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 60
Servicing the Alternator Belt ............................. 60
Servicing the Compressor Belt.......................... 60
Tensioning the Blade-Drive Belts ...................... 60
Replacing the Blade-Drive Belt ......................... 60
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 61
Hydraulic System Safety................................... 61
Servicing the Hydraulic System ........................ 61
Cutting Unit Maintenance ..................................... 64
Pivoting (Tilting) the Front Mower Deck to
the Upright Position....................................... 64
Pivoting the Front Mower Deck Down ............... 65
Adjusting the Mower-Deck Pitch ....................... 65
Servicing the Caster-Arm Bushings .................. 66
Servicing the Caster Wheels and
Bearings........................................................ 66
Blade Maintenance .............................................. 67
Blade Safety ..................................................... 67
Checking for a Bent Blade ................................ 67
Removing and Installing the Mower
Blade(s) ........................................................ 68
Inspecting and Sharpening the Mower
Blade(s) ........................................................ 68
Correcting a Mower-Deck Mismatch ................. 69
Cab Maintenance ................................................. 70
Cleaning the Cab .............................................. 70
Cleaning the Cab Air Filters .............................. 70
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