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Form No. 3403-891 Rev B

GrandStand

Mower

With 122cm TURBO FORCE

Cutting Unit

Model No. 74504TE—Serial No. 316000001 and Up

*3403-891* B

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Page 1: ...Form No 3403 891 Rev B GrandStand Mower With 122cm TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit Model No 74504TE Serial No 316000001 and Up Register at www Toro com Original Instructions EN 3403 891 B ...

Page 2: ...ing brush or for agricultural uses Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage 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...

Page 3: ...vots 29 Greasing the Caster Wheel Hubs 30 Engine Maintenance 31 Servicing the Air Cleaner 31 Servicing the Engine Oil 32 Servicing the Spark Plug 34 Checking the Spark Arrester 35 Fuel System Maintenance 36 Draining the Fuel Tank 36 Removing the Fuel Tank 36 Servicing the Fuel Filter 37 Electrical System Maintenance 37 Servicing the Battery 37 Servicing the Fuses 39 Drive System Maintenance 40 Adj...

Page 4: ...they are functioning properly Operation Lightning can cause severe injury or death If lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area do not operate the machine seek shelter Do not run an engine in an enclosed area Operate only in well lit areas keeping away from holes and hidden hazards Ensure that all drives are in neutral and that the parking brake is engaged before starting engine Start the ...

Page 5: ...rking brake stop the engine and remove the key or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or repairing Park the machine on a level surface Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit drives mufflers and engine to help prevent fires Clean up oil or fuel spills Let the engine cool before storing the machine Do not store fuel near flames or drain fuel indoo...

Page 6: ... or unloading machine onto trailer or truck Do not carry passengers Do not carry equipment on the machine Slope Operation All slopes and ramps require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Use caution near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine co...

Page 7: ...Uncertainty Value K of 1 dBA The sound power level was determined according to the procedures outlined in ISO 11094 Vibration Level Hand Arm Measured vibration level for right hand 1 4 m s2 Measured vibration level for left hand 1 7 m s2 Uncertainty Value K 0 9 m s2 Measured values were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395 2013 Whole Body Measured vibration level 0 65 m s...

Page 8: ... degrees Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope 2 Align this edge with a vertical surface a tree building fence pole etc 3 Example of how to compare slope with folded edge 8 ...

Page 9: ... can cause blindness and other injuries 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 8 Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns 4 Wear eye protection 9 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 5 Read the Operator s Manual 10 Contains lead do not discard 106 5517 1 Warning do not touch the hot surface Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the ori...

Page 10: ...ss collector 4 Entanglement hazard keep away from moving parts keep all guards and shields in place 131 1180 1 Read the Operator s Manual A Short light grass dry conditions maximum dispersion B Bagging setting C Tall dense grass wet conditions maximum ground speed 131 3507 1 Read the Operator s Manual 2 Belt tensioner 131 3521 1 Height of cut 131 3524 1 Read the Operator s Manual 3 Oil level 2 Tra...

Page 11: ... Infocenter 7 5 A 131 3536 1 Battery 4 Parking brake 2 Time 5 Engine start 3 Power takeoff PTO 6 Engage the handle bars 133 4641 1 Warning do not carry any passengers 131 3525 1 Disengage the parking brake 5 Fast 2 Engage the parking brake 6 Engine speed 3 Engage the PTO 7 Slow 4 Disengage the PTO 11 ...

Page 12: ...parking brake shut off the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 Read the Operator s Manual before servicing or performing maintenance 3 Thrown object hazard keep the deflector lowered during operation 7 Warning engage the parking brake shut off the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the machine 4 Cutting severing hazard of hand or foot keep away from moving parts k...

Page 13: ...control lever 7 Throttle control Hour Meter The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has operated It operates when the engine is running Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance Figure 5 Safety Interlock Indicators Symbols on the hour meter indicate with a black triangle that the interlock component is in the correct position Figure 5 Battery Indicator Light If the ignition ...

Page 14: ...ine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Think Safety First Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section Knowing this information could help you or bystanders avoid injury CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator s ear and can cause hearing loss from extended periods of exposure Wear hearing ...

Page 15: ...er from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If you must use a gasoline dispenser nozzle keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete WARNING Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep face awa...

Page 16: ...standers may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended Setting the Parking Brake Pull the parking brake lever rearward into the ENGAGED position Figure 7 Figure 7 1 Parking brake engaged 2 Parking brake released Releasing the Parking Brake Push the parking brake lever...

Page 17: ...Push down the choke knob to disengage the choke after the engine has started Figure 12 G008959 1 2 Figure 12 1 On position 2 Off position Operating the Ignition Switch Important Do not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time If the engine fails to start wait 15 seconds between attempts Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor Note You may need to repeat the ...

Page 18: ...ine Starting the Engine Important Do not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time If the engine fails to start wait 15 seconds between attempts Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor Note A warm or hot engine may not require choking Note You may need to repeat the cycle for starting the engine when you start it for the first time after you have filled a com...

Page 19: ...dly causing personal injury Do not tamper with the interlock switches Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine Understanding the Safety Interlock System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the mower blades from rotating unless you do 1 of the following Move either motion control lever to the center unlocked pos...

Page 20: ...blade control switch PTO down to the OFF position Note The blades should stop rotating 10 With the engine running pull up the blade control switch PTO and release it without holding either motion control lever to the center unlocked position Note The blades should not rotate WARNING The operator platform is heavy and may cause injury when lowering and raising the operator platform Carefully lower ...

Page 21: ...ing CAUTION The machine can spin very rapidly and you may lose control of machine causing personal injury to you and damage to machine Slow the machine down before making sharp turns Driving Forward 1 Release the parking brake refer to Releasing the Parking Brake page 16 2 Move the motion control levers to the center unlocked position Figure 20 1 Front reference bar 4 Right control lever 2 Left co...

Page 22: ... control levers into the NEUTRAL LOCK position disengage the power takeoff PTO and turn the ignition key to the OFF position Set the parking brake when you leave the machine refer to Setting the Parking Brake page 16 Note Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch CAUTION Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine Always remove the ignition key an...

Page 23: ...e before driving onto the trailer or truck 2 If using a trailer connect it to the towing vehicle and connect the safety chains 3 If applicable connect the trailer brakes 4 Load the machine onto the trailer or truck 5 Shut off the engine remove the key set the brake and close the fuel valve 6 Use the metal tie down loops on the machine to securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with str...

Page 24: ...se serious injury or death Use extreme caution when operating a machine on a ramp Use only a full width ramp do not use individual ramps for each side of the machine Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between the ramp and the ground or between the ramp and the trailer or truck Ensure that the length of the ramp is at least 4 times as long as the height of the trailer or truck bed to the ground This w...

Page 25: ... material down toward the turf If the grass deflector is ever damaged replace it immediately Never put your hands or feet under the mower Never try to clear the discharge area or mower blades unless you release the bail and the power takeoff PTO is off Rotate the ignition key to the OFF position Also remove the key and disconnect the wire s off the spark plug s Adjusting the Height of Cut The heig...

Page 26: ...t Figure 28 4 Adjust the baffle and nut in the slot to the desired discharge flow and tighten the nut g012676 1 2 Figure 28 1 Slot 2 Nut Positioning the Flow Baffle The following figures are only for recommended use Adjustments vary by grass type moisture content and the height of the grass Note If the engine power draws down and the mower ground speed is the same open up the baffle Position A Thi...

Page 27: ...l weights to improve balance You can add or remove weights to create optimized performance under different mowing conditions and for your preference Add or remove weights 1 at a time until you achieve the desired handling and balance Note Contact an Authorized Service Dealer to order a Weight Kit WARNING Excessive weight changes can affect the handling and operation of the machine This could cause...

Page 28: ...ge the engine oil filter Every 250 hours Replace the primary air filter Check the secondary air filter Every 300 hours Check and adjust the valve clearance See an Authorized Service Dealer Every 500 hours Replace the secondary air filter Adjust the caster pivot bearing Check the wheel hub nuts Check the hydraulic fluid level Change the hydraulic filters and hydraulic fluid Every 800 hours Replace ...

Page 29: ... wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Note Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting s 4 Connect a grease gun to the fitting 5 Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 6 Wipe up any excess grease Greasing the Front Caster Pivots Service Interval Yearly 1 Remove the dust c...

Page 30: ...of the way onto the end of the axle Leave approximately 3 mm 1 8 inch from the outer surface of the spacer nut to the end of the axle inside the nut 9 Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel on the side of the wheel with the new seal and bearing 10 With the open end of the wheel facing up fill the area inside the wheel around the axle full of general purpose grease 11 Insert the second be...

Page 31: ...filter while shining a bright light on the outside of the filter Note Holes in the filter appear as bright spots Note Discard the filter if it is damaged g026970 Figure 34 1 Air cleaner clamps 3 Primary air filter 2 Air cleaner cover 4 Secondary air filter Servicing the Primary Filter 1 Inspect the element for tears an oily film or damage to the rubber seal 2 Replace the paper element if it is dam...

Page 32: ...th the filter removed 1 8 L 61 oz without the filter removed Viscosity Refer to the table below Figure 35 Checking the Engine Oil Level Note Check the oil when the engine is cold WARNING Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal injury Keep hands feet face clothing and other body parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces Important Do not run the engine with the oil level above the Full mark...

Page 33: ...AL LOCK position and set the parking brake 3 Shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 4 Change the engine oil as shown in Figure 37 Figure 37 5 Slowly pour approximately 80 of the specified oil into the filler tube and slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark Figure 38 B A C D E F g027660 Figure 38 6 Start the ...

Page 34: ...hes the engine then rotate the filter an extra 3 4 turn 4 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 33 Servicing the Spark Plug Service Interval Every 100 hours Make sure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug s and a gapping...

Page 35: ...WARNING Hot exhaust system components may ignite gasoline vapors even after you shut off the engine Hot particles exhausted during engine operation may ignite flammable materials resulting in personal injury or property damage Do not refuel or run the engine unless the spark arrester is installed 1 Shut off the engine wait for all moving parts to stop engage the parking brake and remove the key 2 ...

Page 36: ... Disengage the PTO move the motion control levers to the NEUTRAL LOCK position and set the parking brake 2 Shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Clean around the fuel cap to prevent debris from getting into the fuel tank Figure 43 4 Remove the fuel cap 5 Insert a syphon pump into the fuel tank 6 Using the syphon pump drain ...

Page 37: ...art baking soda Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion Voltage 12 V WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling DANGER Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin eyes...

Page 38: ...efore disconnecting the positive red cable Always connect the positive red battery cable before connecting the negative black cable 1 Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 2 Shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Remove the battery as shown in Figure 46 Figure 46 Installing the Battery Install the battery as shown in F...

Page 39: ...ger leads from the battery posts Figure 48 6 Install the battery onto the machine and connect the battery cables refer to Installing the Battery page 38 Note Do not run the machine with the battery disconnected electrical damage may occur Figure 48 1 Positive battery post 3 Red charger lead 2 Negative battery post 4 Black charger lead Servicing the Fuses The electrical system is protected by fuses...

Page 40: ...d to the right wheel speed Do not adjust the right wheel speed as this positions the right motion control lever out of the center for the control panel neutral lock slot Important Do not rotate the control rod too far as this may cause the machine to creep in neutral Figure 50 1 Rotate left to lengthen the rod 3 Rotate right to shorten the rod 2 Left control rod 5 Check for proper tracking and adj...

Page 41: ...minimal Failure to keep the bearing well lubricated causes rapid wear A wobbly caster wheel usually indicates a worn bearing 1 Remove the locknut and wheel bolt holding the caster wheel to the caster fork Figure 53 Figure 53 1 Locknut 4 Spanner bushing 2 Wheel bolt 5 Roller bearing 3 Bushing 2 Remove 1 bushing then pull the spanner bushing and roller bearing out of the wheel hub Figure 53 3 Remove...

Page 42: ...asure the gap between the rotor and armature If the gap is greater than 1 mm 0 04 inch proceed with the following steps A Loosen both brake mounting bolts 1 2 to 1 full turn as shown in Figure 56 Note Do not remove the brake pole from the field shell armature The brake pole has worn to match the armature and needs to continue to match after you remove the shim to ensure the proper brake torque Fig...

Page 43: ...disengage install the shim and refer to Troubleshooting page 57 iii Engage and disengage the blade control switch PTO 10 consecutive times to ensure that the clutch is functioning properly Note If the clutch does not engage properly refer to Troubleshooting page 57 Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts Service Interval After the first 100 hours Check the wheel lug nuts Check and torque the wheel lug nuts to...

Page 44: ...all the air intake screen and fan housing Figure 60 Figure 60 1 Guard and engine air intake screen 2 Fan housing Brake Maintenance Servicing the Brake Before each use check the brakes on a level surface and slope Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended Important If the parking brake does not hold securely adjust it Checking the Parking Brake Service Interval B...

Page 45: ...e 4 carriage bolts and 4 nuts connecting the 2 side covers to the belt covers Figure 62 Figure 62 Right side cover shown 1 Belt cover 3 Side cover 2 Nut 4 Carriage bolt 4 Remove the bolt connecting the 2 belt covers Figure 63 Figure 63 1 Bolt 5 Remove the 6 bolts connecting the belt covers to the mower deck and slide the belt covers out from under the idler cover Figure 64 Figure 64 1 Bolt 6 Remov...

Page 46: ... hose Figure 67 Figure 67 1 Lower hydraulic hose 3 Tension spring 2 Transmission belt 6 Remove the tension spring Figure 67 CAUTION The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury Wear safety glasses and be careful when removing the spring 7 Remove the deck belt from the clutch and clutch stop Figure 67 8 Install the new belt 9 Install the tension spring and lower hydrauli...

Page 47: ...tion control lever 3 Check the horizontal alignment here 2 Right motion control lever in the Neutral lock position 4 Right motion control lever 5 To adjust the motion control levers horizontally you must adjust the cam 6 Release the cushion from the rear of the machine 7 Loosen the nut holding the cam Figure 69 Figure 69 1 Cam 2 Nut 8 Adjust the cam until it aligns with the left motion control lev...

Page 48: ...evel 5 Remove the cap from the filler neck Figure 70 Note Look inside to check the fluid level in the reservoir 6 Add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the fill level 7 Install the cap on the filler neck WARNING Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor ...

Page 49: ...m as you add hydraulic fluid Figure 72 Left transmission shown 1 Vent plug 12 Slowly add fluid to the hydraulic tank until it starts to come out 1 of the vent plugs Important Use the fluid specified in Servicing the Hydraulic System page 48 or equivalent Other fluids could cause system damage Important Monitor the level of fluid in the hydraulic tank so that you do not overfill it 13 Tighten the v...

Page 50: ...ks wear or a slot forming in this area immediately install a new blade Figure 73 Figure 73 1 Cutting edge 3 Wear slot forming 2 Curved area 4 Crack Checking for Bent Blades 1 Disengage the PTO move the motion control levers to the NEUTRAL LOCK position and set the parking brake 2 Shut off the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Rotate...

Page 51: ...e retains balance if the same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges Figure 76 1 Sharpen at the original angle 2 Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer Figure 77 Note If the blade stays in a horizontal position the blade is balanced Figure 77 1 Blade 2 Balancer 3 If the blade is not balanced file some metal off the end of the sail area only Figure 75 4 Repe...

Page 52: ...o Checking for Bent Blades page 50 3 Position the blades side to side 4 Measure at the B and C locations from a level surface to the cutting edge of blade tips Figure 79 Figure 79 1 Measure from a level surface 2 Measure the blade at points B and C 5 The difference between measurements B and C should be no more than 6 mm 1 4 inch Note If it is not correct refer to Leveling the Mower Deck from Side...

Page 53: ...tch is not correct refer to Leveling the Mower Deck from Front to Rear page 53 Leveling the Mower Deck from Front to Rear 1 Loosen the jam nut and side bolt in the yokes that you want to adjust Figure 82 Figure 82 1 Top bolt 4 Side nut 2 Jam nut 5 Adjust these yokes to adjust the front side of the mower deck 3 Yoke 6 Adjust these yokes to adjust the rear side of the mower deck 2 Rotate the top bol...

Page 54: ... until the blade tips match 7 6 cm 3 inches 8 Tighten the jam nuts and side bolts Adjusting the Deck Lift Spring Note Adjusting the deck lift spring alters how much the deck floats and how much effort it takes to lift the deck when using the height of cut handle 1 Raise the deck lift lever and lock it into the TRANSPORT position 2 Check the length between the spring nut and the rear side of the we...

Page 55: ... is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in Figure 85 5 Install the bolt and the nut 6 Place 1 J hook end of the spring around the grass deflector Figure 85 Important The grass deflector must be able to rotate Lift the deflector up to the full open position and ensure that it rotates into the full down position Cleaning Cleaning under the Mower Service Interval Before eac...

Page 56: ...zer conditioner additive to fuel in the tank B Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes C Stop engine allow to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Draining the Fuel Tank page 36 or operate engine until it stops D Restart engine and run until it stops Repeat on Choke until engine does not restart E Dispose of fuel properly Recycle as per local codes Note Do not ...

Page 57: ... spark plug 6 The vent hole in the fuel cap is plugged 6 Clean or replace the fuel cap 7 Dirt is in the fuel filter 7 Replace the fuel filter The engine loses power 8 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 8 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Engine load is excessive 1 Reduce the ground speed 2 The oil level in the crankcase is low 2 Add oil to the crankcase The engine overheats 3 Cool...

Page 58: ...or the correct position and function 5 An idler spring is broken or missing 5 Replace the spring 6 The electric clutch is out of adjustment 6 Adjust the clutch air gap 7 The clutch connector or wire is damaged 7 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 8 The electric clutch is damaged 8 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 9 The safety interlock system prevents blade rotation 9 Contact an Authorized S...

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Page 63: ...India 0091 44 2449 4387 Valtech Morocco 212 5 3766 3636 Jean Heybroek b v Netherlands 31 30 639 4611 Victus Emak Poland 48 61 823 8369 European Privacy Notice The Information Toro Collects Toro Warranty Company Toro respects your privacy In order to process your warranty claim and contact you in the event of a product recall we ask you to share certain personal information with us either directly ...

Page 64: ...orized Distributor to arrange service 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales receipt to the Service Dealer 3 If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Toro Warranty Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington MN 55420 1196 001 952 948 4707 See attached Distributor List Owner Responsibilities You must main...

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