Toro 30874 Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Form No. 3409-227 Rev A Groundsmaster ® 4500-D and 4700-D Traction Unit Model No. 30873—Serial No. 400000000 and Up Model No. 30874—Serial No. 400000000 and Up *3409-227* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
- Page 2 You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product safety and operation training materials, accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Lifting the Machine ..........37 Opening the Hood ..........38 Accessing the Hydraulic Lift Compartment ....38 Safety ................4 Lubrication ...............39 General Safety............4 Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ......39 Engine Emission Certification........4 Engine Maintenance ..........40 Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 5 Engine Safety............40 Setup ................11 Servicing the Air Cleaner .........40... -
Page 4: Safety
Safety Preparing for Seasonal Storage .........62 This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2012. General Safety This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury. -
Page 5: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing. decal93-6681 93-6681 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, fan—stay away from moving parts. decal106-6755 106-6755 1. - Page 6 decalbatterysymbols Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; decal117-4764 117-4764 smoking explosive gases can cause blindness and other 1.
- Page 7 decal125-4604 125-4604 For Groundsmaster 4700 Only decal121-3884 121-3884 1. Raise left deck 3. Raise right deck 1. Engine—stop 3. Engine—start 2. Raise center decks 2. Engine—preheat decal121-3887 121-3887 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. decal125-4605 125-4605 1. Power seat—10 A 6. Power supplied—10 A 2.
- Page 8 decal125-4606 125-4606 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on maintenance. decal121-3627 121-3627 1. Height-of-cut settings...
- Page 9 decal127-6447 127-6447 For Groundsmaster 4500 Only This machine complies with the industry standard stability test in the static lateral and longitudinal tests with the maximum recommended slope indicated on the decal. Review the instructions for operating the machine on slopes in the Operator's Manual and the conditions in which the machine is being operated to determine whether the machine can be operated in the conditions on that day and at that site.
- Page 10 decal127-6448 127-6448 For Groundsmaster 4700 Only This machine complies with the industry standard stability test in the static lateral and longitudinal tests with the maximum recommended slope indicated on the decal. Review the instructions for operating the machine on slopes in the Operator's Manual and the conditions in which the machine is being operated to determine whether the machine can be operated in the conditions on that day and at that site.
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Page 11: Setup
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Hood-latch bracket Rivet Washer Install the hood latch. Screw (1/4 x 2 inches) Locknut (1/4 inch) – No parts required Adjust the roller scraper (optional). –... -
Page 12: Installing The Hood Latch
Installing the Hood Latch Parts needed for this procedure: Hood-latch bracket Rivet G012629 Washer g012629 Screw (1/4 x 2 inches) Figure 4 Locknut (1/4 inch) 1. CE lock bracket 2. Bolt and nut Procedure 4. Align the washers with the holes on the inside of the hood. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Roller Scraper (Optional)
Adjusting the Roller Scraper Installing the Mulching Baffle (Optional) (Optional) No Parts Required No Parts Required Procedure Procedure 1. Thoroughly clean debris from the mounting holes on The optional rear roller scraper is designed to work best when the rear wall and left wall of the chamber. there is an even gap of 0.5 to 1 mm (0.020 to 0.040 inch) between the scraper and roller. -
Page 14: Preparing The Machine
Preparing the Machine No Parts Required Checking the Tire Pressure Check the tire pressure before use; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure (page 25). Important: Maintain pressure in all tires to ensure a good quality-of-cut and proper machine performance. Do not underinflate the tires. Checking the Fluid Levels 1. -
Page 15: Product Overview
Tilt-Steering Pedal Product Overview Press the tilt-steering pedal to tilt the steering wheel to the Controls desired position, then release the pedal to lock the adjustment (Figure Key Switch The key switch (Figure 10) has 3 positions: O , and S REHEAT TART g009979... - Page 16 Bag Holder Note: The cutting decks do not operate and/or cannot be lowered from the transport position when the switch is in Use the bag holder for storage (Figure 11). the high range. Seat Adjustments Lift Switches The lift switches raise and lower the mower decks (Figure Seat-Adjustment Lever 10).
- Page 17 Using the InfoCenter LCD Display InfoCenter Icon Description The InfoCenter LCD display shows information about your SERVICE DUE Indicates when scheduled service should be performed machine, such as the operating status, various diagnostics and other information about the machine (Figure 13).
- Page 18 InfoCenter Icon Description (cont'd.) InfoCenter Icon Description (cont'd.) The cruise control is on. Symbols are often combined to form sentences. Some Shut off the engine. examples are shown below Engine Operator should put machine in neutral. Key switch Engine start is denied. Cutting units are lowering.
- Page 19 Lists the software revision of the master controller. Diagnostics Menu Item Description Left Deck Refer to the Service Manual or your Toro Distributor for more Center Deck information on the Engine Run menu and the information Right Deck contained there. Traction...
- Page 20 Protect If the Stationary Regeneration icon appears on the InfoCenter, Settings to O refer to the Service Manual or contact your Toro Distributor 3. To view and change the settings with a passcode, use for the maintenance procedure.
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Page 21: Specifications
Specifications g198614 Figure 14... -
Page 22: Machine Specifications
A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. -
Page 23: Before Operation
Checking the Engine-Oil Level Operation Before you start the engine and use the machine, check Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the from the normal operating position. Engine-Oil Level (page 41). - Page 24 Biodiesel Ready This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel of up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The petrodiesel portion should be low or ultra-low sulfur. Observe the following precautions: • The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet specification ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
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Page 25: Checking The Tire Pressure
Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Before each use or daily The correct air pressure in the tires is 138 kPa (20 psi). Important: Maintain the recommended pressure in all tires to ensure a good quality of cut and proper machine performance. -
Page 26: Adjusting The Height Of Cut
Lowering the Roll Bar 2. Loosen the bolt securing each height-of-cut bracket to the height-of-cut plate (front and each side) as shown Important: Lower the roll bar only when necessary. inFigure Important: Ensure that the seat is secured with the seat 3. -
Page 27: Checking The Interlock Switches
Switches If this time is greater than 7 seconds, adjust the braking valve. Call your Toro Distributor for assistance in making Service Interval: Before each use or daily this adjustment. -
Page 28: Choosing Accessories
Choosing Accessories Angle Sail Blade High-Lift, Parallel-Sail Mulching Baffle Roller Scraper Blade (Do not use with the mulching baffle) Grass Cutting—1.9 to Recommended in most May work well in light or Has been shown to Can be used any time 4.4 cm (0.75 to 1.75 applications sparse turf... -
Page 29: Starting The Engine
Avoid operating the machine on wet grass. Tires may • Use accessories, attachments, and replacement parts lose traction; regardless if the brakes are available and approved by The Toro® Company only. functioning. • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) slope. -
Page 30: Shutting Off The Engine
With Toro Smart Power™, the operator does not have to listen to the engine speed in heavy conditions. Smart Power prevents bogging down in heavy turf by automatically... -
Page 31: Using Cruise Control
Counterbalance (page 20). g038610 Figure 24 Resolving After-Cut Appearance Reference the After-cut Appearance Troubleshooting Guide available at www.Toro.com. Operating Tips Using Proper Mowing Techniques Operating the Machine • To begin cutting, engage the mower decks, then approach the mowing area slowly. Once the front mower decks are •... -
Page 32: After Operation
After Operation • As soon as the front mower decks reach the edge of the mowing area, lift the mower decks, and perform a teardrop-shaped turn to quickly line up for your next pass. After Operation Safety • Bolt-in mulching baffles are available for the mower decks. -
Page 33: Locating The Tie-Down Points
Locating the Tie-Down Points Note: Use properly-rated DOT-approved straps in 4 corners to tie down the machine. • On each side of the frame by the operator’s platform • On the rear bumper g036666 g036664 Figure 26 g020510 Figure 25 1. -
Page 34: Maintenance
Maintenance Important: Refer to your engine owner’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Note: Download a free copy of the electrical or hydraulic schematic by visiting www.Toro.com and searching for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. -
Page 35: Daily Maintenance Checklist
Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Drain and clean the fuel tank. • Check the tire pressure. • Check all fasteners. Before storage • Grease or oil all grease fittings and pivot points. • Paint chipped surfaces. • Inspect the fuel lines and connections. Yearly Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use. -
Page 36: Service Interval Chart
Notation for Areas of Concern (cont'd.) Inspection performed by: Item Date Information Service Interval Chart decal125-4606 Figure 28... -
Page 37: Pre-Maintenance Procedures
Pre-Maintenance Lifting the Machine Procedures Use the following as points to lift the machine: Front of the machine—at the frame of the machine, forward of the wheel-drive motors (Figure Pre-Maintenance Safety Important: Do not support the machine at the • Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, or leaving the wheel-drive motors. -
Page 38: Opening The Hood
Opening the Hood Accessing the Hydraulic Lift Compartment Tilt the hood to access the chassis as shown in Figure Tilt the seat to access the hydraulic lift compartment as shown Figure g036674 Figure 31 g036706 Figure 32... -
Page 39: Lubrication
Lubrication • Steering-cylinder ball joints (2) as shown in Figure 35 Greasing the Bearings and Bushings Service Interval: Every 50 hours (And after every washing). Grease specification: No. 2 lithium grease The grease fitting locations and quantities are as follows: •... -
Page 40: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance • Cutting-unit spindle-shaft bearings (2 per mower deck) as shown in Figure 37 Note: You can use either fitting, whichever is more Engine Safety accessible. Pump grease into the fitting until a small amount appears at the bottom of the spindle housing •... -
Page 41: Servicing The Engine Oil
Use only high-quality engine oil. Note: Toro Premium Engine oil is available from your distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See the Parts Catalog for part numbers. - Page 42 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Service Interval: After the first 50 hours Every 250 hours 1. Start the engine and let it run 5 minutes to allow the oil to warm up. 2. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove the key.
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Page 43: Fuel System Maintenance
Fuel System Maintenance DANGER Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and g198661 can cause property damage. • Use a funnel to fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is off and is cold. -
Page 44: Servicing The Fuel Filter
Servicing the Fuel Filter Service Interval: Every 400 hours 1. Clean the area around the fuel-filter head (Figure 45). g036687 Figure 46 1. Fitting (fuel-pickup tube) 4. Rubber bushing 2. Hose clamp 5. Screen 3. Fuel supply hose 2. Separate the hose from the fitting (Figure 46). -
Page 45: Bleeding Air From The Injectors
Rinse with clear water. Coat the battery posts and cable solid flow. connectors with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. 5. Tighten the pipe connector securely. 6. Clean all residual fuel from the engine. - Page 46 WARNING Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal components, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. • When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine.
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Page 47: Locating The Fuses
9. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal. 10. Close the console panel and secure the latch. Locating the Fuses The fuse block for the machine is located in the right storage g010255 Figure 52 1. Fuses 3. Close the cover of the right storage box and secure the cover with the latch (Figure 51). -
Page 48: Drive System Maintenance
5. Repeat steps through on the opposite planetary movement. gear assembly. g028798 Figure 53 1. Front drive wheels 4. Repeat step for the other drive wheel. 5. If either wheel moves, contact your Toro Distributor to have the planetary drive rebuilt. -
Page 49: Changing The Planetary-Gear-Drive Oil
Changing the Important: If the planetary fills before the 0.65 L (22 fl oz) of oil is added, wait 1 hour or install Planetary-Gear-Drive Oil the plug and move the machine approximately ten feet to distribute the oil through the brake system. Service Interval: After the first 200 hours Then, remove the plug and add the remaining oil. -
Page 50: Changing The Rear-Axle Lubricant
Checking the Rear-Axle-Gearbox Lubricant Service Interval: Every 400 hours The gear box is filled with SAE 85W-140 gear lube. The capacity is 0.5 L (16 fl oz). Visually inspect for leaks daily. 1. Position the machine on a level surface. 2. -
Page 51: Cooling System Maintenance
Cooling System Maintenance Cooling System Safety • Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning; keep out of reach from children and pets. • Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching a hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns. g009169 Figure 61 –... -
Page 52: Cleaning The Cooling System
Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Remove debris from the engine area, oil cooler, and radiator. Clean them more frequently in dirty conditions. This machine is equipped with a hydraulically driven fan drive system that automatically (or manually) reverses to reduce oil cooler/radiator and screen debris buildup. -
Page 53: Brake Maintenance
Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Service Brakes Adjust the service brakes when there is more than 25 mm (1 inch) of free travel of the brake pedal, or when the brakes do not work effectively. Free travel is the distance the brake pedal moves before you feel braking resistance. -
Page 54: Belt Maintenance
Toro Premium All Season Hydraulic Fluid (Available in 19 L (5 US gallons) pails or 208 L (55 US gallons) drums. See the Parts Catalog or your Toro Distributor for part numbers). Alternative fluids: If the Toro fluid is not available, other... - Page 55 EnviroSyn 46H Important: Mobil EAL EnviroSyn 46H is the only synthetic biodegradable fluid approved by Toro. This fluid is compatible with the elastomers used in Toro hydraulic systems and is suitable for a wide-range of temperature conditions. This fluid is compatible...
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Page 56: Changing The Hydraulic Fluid
If the fluid becomes contaminated, contact your Toro Distributor because the system must be flushed. Use Toro replacement filters Part No. 94-2621 for the rear Contaminated fluid looks milky or black when compared to (mower decks) of the machine and Part No. 75-1310 for the clean oil. -
Page 57: Checking The Hydraulic Lines And Hoses
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses Service Interval: Before each use or daily Inspect the hydraulic lines and hoses daily for leaks, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, loose fittings, weather deterioration, and chemical deterioration. Make all necessary repairs before operating the machine. g036709 g031621 Figure 70... -
Page 58: Mower Deck Maintenance
Mower Deck Installing the Mower Decks Maintenance 1. Move the mower deck into position in front of the machine. 2. Slide the deck carrier frame onto the lift-arm-pivot pin Removing the Mower Decks (Figure 72). Secure the deck to the pin with the lynch pin (for Groundsmaster 4500 machines) or retaining 1. -
Page 59: Blade Maintenance
Blade Maintenance 3. Press the second bearing into the roller housing (Figure 73). Pressing equally on the inner and outer race until the inner race comes in contact with the spacer. Blade Safety 4. Install the roller assembly into the deck frame. A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the 5. -
Page 60: Removing And Installing The Mower Blade(S)
Replace the blade if it hits a solid object, is out of balance, or setting and within 2.2 mm (0.090 inch) of each other. if it is bent. Always use genuine Toro replacement blades to ensure safety and optimum performance. -
Page 61: Inspecting And Sharpening The Mower Blade(S)
Inspecting and Sharpening the Mower Blade(s) Two areas must be considered when checking and servicing the mower blade—the sail and the cutting edge. Both cutting edges and the sail, which is the turned-up portion opposite of the cutting edge, contribute to a good quality of cut. The sail is important because it lifts the grass up straight, thereby producing an even cut. -
Page 62: Storage
B. Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with a wire brush and baking soda solution. C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. D. Slowly recharge the battery every 60 days for 24 hours to prevent lead sulfation of the battery. - Page 63 Mower Deck If the mower decks are separated from the traction unit for any length of time, install a spindle plug in the top of the spindles to protect the spindles from dust and water. g036712 Figure 79 1. Spindle plug 2.
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- Page 67 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
- Page 68 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor's service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.