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Original Instructions (EN)
Groundsmaster
Mower
Model No. 30609—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Form No. 3401-897 Rev B
®
4000 Rotary
*3401-897* B

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3401-897 Rev B Groundsmaster ® 4000 Rotary Mower Model No. 30609—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3401-897* B Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Safety ........... 4 Preparing the Machine for Maintenance.... 50 Sound Power Level ..........4 Removing the Hood .......... 50 Sound Pressure Level—Model 30609 ....5 Lubrication ............51 Vibration Level—Model 30609......5 Greasing the Bearings and Bushings ....51 Engine Emission Certification ......

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Servicing the Caster Wheels and Bearings............72 Blade Maintenance ..........73 This machine has been designed in accordance Blade Safety ............. 73 with EN ISO 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2012. Checking for a Bent Blade ........ 73 Removing and Installing the Mower Improper use or maintenance by the operator Blade(s) ............

  • Page 5: Sound Pressure Level-Model 30609

    Sound Pressure Level—Model 30609 This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 90 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA. Sound pressure level was determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013.

  • Page 6: 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 lost. decal93-7818 93-7818 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for instructions on decal100-5624 torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115-149 N∙m (85-110 ft-lb).
  • Page 7 decal100-6578 100-6578 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—do not operate the machine with the shields or guards removed; always keep the shields decal104-3578 and guards in place; stay away from moving parts. 104-3578 1. Height of cut adjustment decal117-2754 117–2754 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2.
  • Page 8 decal117-2766 117–2766 (Affix over part no. 117–2754 for CE*) * This safety decal includes a slope warning required on the machine for compliance to the European Lawn Mower Safety Standard EN836:1997. The conservative maximum slope angles indicated for operation of this machine are prescribed by and required by this standard. 1.
  • Page 9 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; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries decal121-3884 8.
  • Page 10 decal120-6604 120-6604 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand, mower blade—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place. decal120-8947 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of foot, mower blade—stay 120–8947 away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place.
  • Page 11 decal121-1599 121–1599 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on fuses. decal120-4129 120–4129 1. Beacon 3. Left turn signal 2. Hazard light 4. Right turn signal decal114-0849 114–0849 1. Warning—1)Disengage 4. Forward direction the PTO; 2)Raise the deck 5. Reverse direction 2.
  • Page 12 decal114-0846 114–0846 1. Read the Operator’s 4. Pull the knob out to Manual for information on engage the PTO. starting the engine—1)Set to neutral; 2)Engage the brake; 3)Set the engine speed to slow; 4)Turn the ignition key to preheat; 5)Turn the ignition key to engine start.
  • Page 13 decal130-6043 130-6043 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. decal93-7275 93-7275 1. Read the Operator's Manual. 2. Do not use starting aids.

  • Page 14: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Grease the machine. Warning decal Replace the warning decal. – No parts required Check the tire pressure. – No parts required Check the fluid levels.

  • Page 15: Checking The Fluid Levels

    Product Overview Controls Checking the Tire Pressure Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. No Parts Required Procedure Check the tire pressure; 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.
  • Page 16 Parking-Brake Latch PTO Switch A knob on the left side of the console actuates the The PTO switch has 2 positions: O ) and START parking-brake lock (Figure ). Pull the PTO button out to engage the STOP mower-deck blades. Push the button in to disengage To engage the parking brake, connect the pedals with the mower-deck blades (Figure...
  • Page 17 Armrest-Adjustment Knob Rotate the knob to adjust the armrest angle (Figure Seat-Back-Adjustment Lever Move the lever to adjust the seat-back angle (Figure Weight Gauge The weight gauge indicates when the seat is adjusted g028454 to the weight of the operator (Figure 6).
  • Page 18 Using the InfoCenter Control InfoCenter Icon Description SERVICE DUE Indicates when scheduled service The InfoCenter LCD display shows information about should be performed your machine, such as the operating status, various diagnostics and other information about the machine Engine rpm/status—indicates the engine rpm (Figure 7).
  • Page 19 The Faults menu contains a list of the recent machine faults. Refer to the Service Left Manual or your Authorized Toro Distributor for more Bulb information on the Faults menu and the information contained there. Output of TEC controller or control...
  • Page 20 0000 or 1234. are English or Metric If you changed the PIN code and forgot the Language Controls the language used code, contact your Authorized Toro Distributor for on the InfoCenter* assistance. LCD Backlight Controls the brightness of the LCD display 1.
  • Page 21 Note: Rotate the key switch to the O position and then to the O position locks the protected menu. You have the ability to view and change the settings in the Protected Menu. Once you access the Protected Menu, scroll down to Protect Settings option. Use the right button to change the setting.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Contact your and remove all objects that the machine could Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to potentially throw. www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments • Evaluate the terrain to determine the appropriate and accessories.

  • Page 23: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Fuel Safety overfill the fuel tank. Replace the fuel-tank cap and tighten it securely. DANGER Checking the Engine-Oil In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or Level explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can damage property.
  • Page 24 Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they may be degraded over time. • Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time after converting to biodiesel blends. • Contact your Authorized Toro Distributor if you wish for more information on biodiesel.

  • Page 25: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Checking the Tire Pressure Checking the Torque of the Wheel-Lug Nuts Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: After the first hour DANGER After the first 10 hours Low tire pressure decreases machine side-hill Every 200 hours stability. This could cause a rollover, which may result in personal injury or death.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Rollover Protection System (Rops)

    Adjusting the Rollover Lowering the ROPS Protection System (ROPS) Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. Important: Ensure that the seat is secured with WARNING the seat latch. To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the roll bar in the raised locked position and use the seat belt.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Height Of Cut

    Adjusting the Height of Cut appropriate number of 13 mm (1/2 inch) spacers (refer to the chart below) onto the spindle shaft to attain the desired height of cut; then slide the Front Mower Deck washer onto the shaft. Refer to the following chart to determine the The height of cut is adjustable from 25 to 127 mm (1 combinations of spacers for the setting (Figure...
  • Page 28 Slide the appropriate number of 13 mm (1/2 inch) spacers (refer to the chart below) onto the spindle shaft to attain the desired height of cut; then slide the washer onto the shaft. Refer to the following chart to determine the combinations of spacers for the setting (Figure 21).

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Skids

    decal100-5623nc Figure 23 8. Insert the clevis pins and install the hairpin cotters. 9. Rotate the tension rod counterclockwise (finger tight) to put tension on adjustment. Adjusting the Skids The skids should be mounted in the lower position when operating at heights of cut greater than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches) and in the higher position when g031063 operating at heights of cut lower than 64 mm (2-1/2...

  • Page 30: Correcting A Mismatch Between Mower Decks

    Setting up the Center Mower Deck 2. Align the roller and spacer with the top holes in the brackets and secure them with the bolt and 1. Rotate the blade on each spindle until the ends nut. face forward and backward. 2.
  • Page 31 Setting up the Wing Mower Decks Note: All three cutting units castor wheels should remain on the ground with 1. Rotate the blade of each spindle until the ends counterbalance applied. face forward and backward. Note: If adjustments need to be made to match 2.

  • Page 32: Checking The Safety-Interlock Switches

    Checking the • Keep all body parts, including hands and feet, away from all moving parts. Safety-Interlock Switches • Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Service Interval: Before each use or daily •...

  • Page 33: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    • Use accessories and attachments approved by 1. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and The Toro® Company only. ensure that it is in neutral. Ensure that the parking brake is set. Rollover Protection System 2. Move the engine-speed switch to the L...

  • Page 34: Understanding Smart Power™ Traction

    Power™ Traction traction pedal into the reverse position, for 1 second, will also disengage the cruise control. With Toro Smart Power™ traction, you do not have to manually balance the traction speed with the Cutting Grass with the engine speed in heavy conditions. Smart Power...

  • Page 35: Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration

    Diesel Particulate Filter Important: Minimize the amount of time that you idle the engine or operate the engine at low-engine Regeneration speed to help reduce the accumulation of soot in the soot filter. The diesel particulate filter (DPF) is part of the exhaust system.
  • Page 36 DPF Ash Accumulation • When enough ash accumulates, the engine computer sends information to the InfoCenter in • The lighter ash is discharged through the exhaust the form of a system advisory or an engine fault to system; the heavier ash collects in the soot filter. indicate the accumulation of ash in the DPF.
  • Page 37 Types of Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Types of diesel particulate filter regeneration that are performed while the machine is operating: Type of Regeneration Conditions for DPF regeneration DPF description of operation Passive Occurs during normal operation of the machine at The InfoCenter does not display an icon indicating high-engine speed or high-engine load passive regeneration.
  • Page 38 DPF is already in need of a parked When the recovery-regeneration icon regeneration displayed in the InfoCenter, a recovery regeneration is requested. Contact your Authorized Toro Distributor to have a service technician perform the recovery regeneration. • A recovery regeneration requires up to 4 hours to complete.
  • Page 39 Reset Regeneration Parked Regeneration g214713 g214711 Figure 36 Figure 35 Parked-regeneration request icon Assist/reset-regeneration icon • The parked-regeneration requested icon displays • The assist/reset-regeneration icon displays in the in the InfoCenter (Figure 36). InfoCenter (Figure 35). • If a parked regeneration is needed, the InfoCenter •...
  • Page 40 6. Engage the parking brake. 7. Set the throttle to the low I position. Performing a Parked Regeneration Note: For instructions on unlocking protected menus, refer to Accessing Protected Menus (page 20). 1. Access the protected menu and unlock the protected settings submenu (Figure 38);...
  • Page 41 g211986 g212405 Figure 42 Figure 44 6. Move the throttle control to and press LOW IDLE B. The “Waiting on ” message displays the center button (Figure 43). (Figure 45). g212372 g212406 Figure 43 Figure 45 7. The following messages display as the parked C.
  • Page 42 The engine is cold—wait. The engine is warm—wait. The engine hot—regeneration in progress (percent complete). 9. The parked regeneration is complete when the “Regen Complete” message displays in the InfoCenter. Press the left button to exit to the home screen (Figure 48).

  • Page 43: Using The Engine-Speed Switch

    • You need a distributor technician to perform the the operator can mow (low range). recovery regeneration process; contact your Authorized Toro Distributor. Refer to Using the InfoCenter Control (page 18) the procedure to set the mow speed. Using the Engine-Speed...

  • Page 44: Understanding The Operating Characteristics Of The Machine

    With Toro Smart Power™, you do not have to manually balance the traction speed with the engine speed in g011550 Figure 50 heavy conditions.

  • Page 45: Operating Tips

    Operating Tips Mower Deck Pitch A blade pitch of 8 to 11 mm (5/16 to 7/16 inch) is Mowing When the Grass Is Dry recommended. A pitch larger than 8 to 11 mm (5/16 to 7/16 inch) results in less power required, larger Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which clippings, and a poorer quality of cut.

  • Page 46: Locating The Jacking Points

    Hauling the Machine • Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or a truck. • Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into a trailer or a truck. • Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable, or ropes.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Download a free copy of the schematic by visiting www.Toro.com and searching for your machine from the Manuals link on the home page. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

  • Page 48: Daily Maintenance Checklist

    Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Disassemble, clean, and assemble the soot filter of the DPF. or clean the soot filter if engine faults 3720 3720 0, or 3720 16 display Every 6,000 hours in the InfoCenter. • Flush the cooling system and replace the fluid. Every 2 years •...

  • Page 49: Service Interval Chart

    For the week of: Maintenance Check Item Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Touch up any damaged paint. Check the glow plug and injector nozzles if starting is hard, there is excess smoke, or rough running is noted. Immediately after every washing, regardless of the interval listed. Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.

  • Page 50: Pre-Maintenance Procedures

    If your machine requires major repairs or if you desire assistance, contact an Authorized Toro Distributor. • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could void the product warranty.

  • Page 51: Lubrication

    Lubrication Greasing the Bearings and Bushings Service Interval: Every 50 hours The machine has grease fittings that you must lubricate regularly with No. 2 lithium grease. Also, lubricate the machine immediately after every washing. The grease-fitting locations and quantities are: Traction Unit •...
  • Page 52 g009441 Figure 60 g011557 Figure 61 g017810 g017810 Figure 62 Center-Deck-Lift Assemblies • 2 (each side) lift-arm-cylinder bushings (Figure • 2 lift-arm ball joints (Figure g011551 Figure 64 g020455 Figure 63...
  • Page 53 Wing-Deck-Lift Assemblies Wing Mower Decks • 1 caster-fork-shaft bushing (Figure 4 wing-deck-lift cylinder (Figure • 2 (each side) spindle-shaft bearings—located under the pulley • 1 idler-arm-pivot bushings—located on the idler g011502 Figure 65 g011557 Figure 66...

  • Page 54: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Engine Safety Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase. Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air-cleaner indicator Every 50 hours—Inspect the air cleaner. Every 400 hours—Service the air cleaner (earlier if the air cleaner indicator shows red, and more frequently in extremely dirty or dusty conditions).

  • Page 55: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Note: When using different oil, drain all old oil Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your from the crankcase before adding new oil. Authorized Toro Distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity grades. See the parts catalog for part numbers.

  • Page 56: Servicing The Diesel-Oxidation Catalyst (Doc) And The Soot Filter

    Figure 71 the soot filter of the DPF. 2. Refer to your Authorized Toro Distributor for diesel-oxidation catalyst and the soot filter 4. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to Checking the replacement parts or service.

  • Page 57: Fuel System Maintenance

    Servicing the Water Fuel System Separator Maintenance Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Drain water or other contaminants from Servicing the Fuel System the water separator. Every 400 hours Draining the Fuel Tank Service the water separator as shown in Figure Service Interval: Every 800 hours (also if the fuel system is contaminated).

  • Page 58: Electrical System Maintenance

    • Do not allow metal tools to short Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with between the battery terminals and Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) metal parts of the machine. or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

  • Page 59: Locating The Fuses

    • Always connect the positive (red) battery cable before connecting the negative (black) cable. 3. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47), petroleum jelly, or light grease to prevent g020440 Figure 77 corrosion.

  • Page 60: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Traction-Pedal Angle 1. Loosen the 2 nuts and bolts securing the left side g019500 g019500 of the traction pedal to the bracket (Figure 80). Figure 81 1. Check/drain plug (2) 2. Remove the plug at the 3 o’clock position (Figure 81).

  • Page 61: Checking The Rear-Axle Lubricant

    g020680 g020680 g011487 Figure 83 Figure 84 1. Drain plug 2. Brake housing 1. Check plug 2. Fill plug 4. When all of the oil has drained from both locations, install the plug in the brake housing. Checking the 5. Rotate the wheel until the open plug hole in the Rear-Axle-Gearbox planetary is at the 12 o'clock position.

  • Page 62: Changing The Rear-Axle Lubricant

    Changing the Rear-Axle Lubricant Service Interval: After the first 200 hours Every 800 hours Change the lubricant initially after the first 200 hours of operation and every 800 hours of operation thereafter. 1. Position the machine on a level surface. 2.

  • Page 63: Cooling System Maintenance

    Cooling System Maintenance Cooling System Safety CAUTION Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching a hot radiator and surrounding parts g020441 can cause severe burns. Figure 88 • Do not remove the radiator cap when the 1. Expansion tank engine is hot. Always allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes or until the radiator 3.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance Servicing the Alternator Belt Service Interval: After the first 10 hours Every 100 hours Proper tension allows 10 mm (3/8 inch) of deflection when a force of 44 N∙m (10 ft-lb) is applied on the belt midway between the pulleys. If the deflection is not 10 mm (3/8 inch), loosen the alternator-mounting bolts (Figure...

  • Page 66: Replacing The Blade-Drive Belt

    g011511 Figure 94 1. Hydraulic motor 2. Mounting bolts g004717 Figure 93 5. Lift the motor off the mower deck and lay it on 1. Belt 4. Belt guide top of the mower deck. 2. Eye bolt 5. Flange nut 6.

  • Page 67: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    (Available in 19 L (5 US gallon) pails or 208 L (55 US high-pressure hydraulic fluid. gallon) drums. See the Parts Catalog or your Toro • Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic Distributor for part numbers) leaks.

  • Page 68: Changing The Hydraulic Fluid

    Fluid Service Interval: Every 800 hours If the fluid becomes contaminated, contact your local Toro distributor because the system must be flushed. Contaminated fluid looks milky or black when compared to clean oil. 1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower the mower decks, shut off the engine, and remove the key.

  • Page 69: Replacing The Hydraulic Filters

    98). Every 800 hours The recommended counterbalance pressure is Use Toro replacement filters Part No. 94-2621 for 2,241 kPa (325 psi). To adjust the counterbalance the rear (mower deck) of the machine and Part No. pressure, loosen the locknut, rotate the adjusting 75-1310 for the front (charge) of the machine.

  • Page 70: Mower Maintenance

    Mower Maintenance Pivoting the Front Cutting Unit Down Pivoting (Tilting) the Front 1. With the help of another person, hold the cutting unit upright, remove the hairpin cotter securing Mower Deck to the Upright the cable end, and remove the cable from the Position pin.

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Mower-Deck Pitch

    Adjusting the Mower-Deck Adjusting the Wing Mower Decks Pitch Service Interval: Every 800 hours 1. Remove the tensioning cap from the spindle shaft and slide the spindle out of the castor arm Measuring the Mower-Deck Pitch (Figure 101). Reposition the shims, as required, to raise or lower the castor wheel until the cutting Mower-deck pitch is the difference in height of cut unit has the correct pitch.

  • Page 72: Servicing The Caster Wheels And Bearings

    g004737 Figure 102 1. Caster-arm tube 2. Bushings 5. Apply grease to the inside and outside of the new bushings. g004738 Figure 103 6. Using a hammer and flat plate, drive the 1. Caster bolt 3. Bearing bushings into the mounting tube. 2.

  • Page 73: Blade Maintenance

    Blade Maintenance 7. Install the caster-wheel assembly between the caster fork and secure it in place with the bolt and locknut. Blade Safety DANGER A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown at you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 74: Removing And Installing The Mower Blade(S)

    Always brown and shredded. Sharpen the cutting edges to use genuine Toro replacement blades to ensure safety correct this condition. and optimum performance.
  • Page 75 Note: Remove the blades and sharpen them on a grinder. After sharpening the cutting edges, install the blade with the anti-scalp cup and blade bolt; refer to Removing and Installing the Mower Blade(s) (page 74). g004653 Figure 107 1. Cutting edge 3.

  • Page 76: Correcting A Mower-Deck Mismatch

    C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts (1/8 inch). If the dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8 with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part inch), replace the blade because it is bent. Make No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent sure to measure all of the blades.
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  • Page 79 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 80 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.

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