Toro 30809 Groundsmaster 3500-G, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Safe Operating Practices........................................... 4
Sound Power Level .................................................. 6
Sound Pressure Level............................................... 6
Vibration Level ...................................................... 6
Safety and Instructional Decals ................................. 7
Setup ...........................................................................11
1 Activating, Charging, and Connecting the
Battery ..............................................................12
2 Checking the Angle Indicator.................................13
3 Adjusting the Lift Arms ........................................13
4 Adjusting the Carrier Frame ..................................14
5 Adjusting the Height of Cut...................................15
6 Checking the Machine before Operation..................16
7 Adjusting the Optional Roller Scraper
........................................................................16
8 Installing the Optional Mulching Baffle
........................................................................16
Product Overview .........................................................17
Controls ...............................................................17
Specifications ........................................................19
Attachments/Accessories........................................19
Operation ....................................................................19
Think Safety First ...................................................19
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.................................19
Filling the Fuel Tank ...............................................20
Checking the Cooling System ...................................22
Checking the Hydraulic System ................................22
Checking the Tire Pressure ......................................23
Rear Wheel Ballast..................................................23
Starting and Stopping the Engine..............................24
Checking the Interlock System .................................24
Towing the Traction Unit.........................................24
Standard Control Module (SCM) ..............................25
Choosing Accessories .............................................27
Selecting a Blade.....................................................27
Operating Tips ......................................................28
Maintenance .................................................................30
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ......................30
Daily Maintenance Checklist ....................................31
Service Interval Chart .............................................32
Premaintenance Procedures ........................................32
Removing the Hood ...............................................32
Using the Cutting-Unit Service Latch ........................33
Lubrication ...............................................................33
Greasing the Bearings And Bushings .........................33
Engine Maintenance ..................................................36
Servicing the Air Cleaner .........................................36
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...........................37
Replacing the Spark Plugs ........................................37
Fuel System Maintenance ...........................................38
Replacing the Fuel-Pump Filter ................................38
Servicing the Fuel Tank ...........................................39
Inspecting the Fuel Lines and Connections.................39
Electrical System Maintenance ....................................39
Caring for the Battery..............................................39
Fuses ....................................................................40
Drive System Maintenance .........................................40
Torquing the Wheel Nuts ........................................40
Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral....................40
Cooling System Maintenance ......................................41
Cleaning the Engine Cooling System .........................41
Brake Maintenance ....................................................42
Adjusting the Parking Brake .....................................42
Belt Maintenance ......................................................42
Servicing the Engine Belts .......................................42
Hydraulic System Maintenance ....................................43
Changing the Hydraulic Filter...................................43
Changing the Hydraulic Fluid...................................44
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and Hoses....................44
Maintaining the Cutting Unit .......................................45
Separating the Cutting Unit from the Traction
Unit ..................................................................45
Mounting the Cutting Units to the Traction
Unit ..................................................................45
Servicing the Blade Plane.........................................45
Servicing the Cutter Blade .......................................46
Servicing the Front Roller ........................................47
Storage ........................................................................49
Storing the Battery..................................................49
Preparation for Seasonal Storage ..............................49
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