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Form No. 3400-910 Rev A Groundsmaster ® 4100 Rotary Mower Model No. 30604—Serial No. 316000001 and Up *3400-910* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. g028455 Figure 1 Genuine Toro spark arresters are approved by the USDA 1. Model and serial number location Forestry Service. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any Model No.
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Specifications ............19 Electrical System Safety...........44 Attachments/Accessories........19 Servicing the Battery..........44 Before Operation ............19 Locating the Fuses..........45 Before Operation Safety ..........19 Drive System Maintenance .........46 Checking the Engine-Oil Level.........20 Adjusting the Traction-Pedal Angle......46 Checking the Cooling System ........20 Checking the Planetary-Gear-Drive Oil .....46 Checking the Hydraulic System ........20 Changing the Planetary-Gear-Drive Oil .....46 Filling the Fuel Tank ..........20...
Sound Pressure Level Safety This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO 92 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA. 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2012. Sound pressure level was determined according to the Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013.
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. 93-7818 58-6520 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for instructions on 1.
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100-6578 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—do not operate the machine 106-6754 with the shields or guards removed; always keep the shields and guards in place; stay away from moving parts. 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, fan and entanglement hazard, belt—stay away from moving parts.
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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.
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120-4159 120-4129 1. Off 8. High 1. Beacon 3. Left-turn signal 2. Lights 9. Traction drive 2. Hazard light 4. Right-turn signal 3. On 10. Low 4. Light-switch location 11. Power takeoff (PTO) 5. Fast 12. Lower, left deck 6. Variable-speed adjustment 13. Lower, center deck 7.
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121-3884 1. Engine—stop 3. Engine—start 2. Engine—preheat 120-8947 1. Warning—read the 4. If the roll bar is raised, Operator’s Manual. wear the seat belt. 2. There is no rollover 5. If the roll bar is lowered, protection when the roll do not wear the seat belt.
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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.
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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.
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.
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 21). Important: Maintain pressure in all tires to ensure a good quality-of-cut and proper machine performance.
Parking-Brake Latch PTO Switch A knob on the left side of the console actuates the The PTO switch has 2 positions: O ) and I START STOP parking-brake lock (Figure Pull the PTO button out to engage the mower-deck blades. Push the button in to disengage the mower-deck blades To engage the parking brake, connect the pedals with the (Figure...
Power-Point Port Using the InfoCenter Control The power-point port is used to power optional electrical The InfoCenter LCD display shows information about your accessories (Figure machine such as the operating status, various diagnostics and other information about the machine (Figure 7).
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InfoCenter Icon Description InfoCenter Icon Description (cont'd.) SERVICE DUE Indicates when scheduled service should be performed Denied or not allowed Engine rpm/status—indicates the engine rpm Engine Start Hour meter PTO—indicates that the PTO is on Info icon Stop or shutdown Sets the maximum traction speed Engine Fast...
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Description Sit down or set the parking brake Engine Run Refer to the Service Manual or your Authorized Toro Distributor for more information on the Engine Using the Menus Run menu and the information contained there. To access the InfoCenter menu system, press the menu access...
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the passcode. Changing Protect Settings to the O position Trans Speed Controls the maximum speed while in transport (high range) hides the protected options and requires entering a passcode to change the setting in the Protected Menu. After you have Smart Power Smart Power prevents set the passcode, you must turn the key switch off and then...
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or • Evaluate the terrain to determine the appropriate Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved equipment and any attachments or accessories required to attachments and accessories. operate the machine properly and safely.
Fuel Safety Checking the Engine-Oil Level Before you start the engine and use the machine, check DANGER the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable Engine-Oil Level (page 41). and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can damage property.
Checking the Tire Pressure • Monitor seals, hoses, and gaskets in contact with fuel as they may be degraded over time. Service Interval: Before each use or daily • Fuel-filter plugging may be expected for a time after converting to biodiesel blends. DANGER •...
Checking the Torque of the Adjusting the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Wheel-Lug Nuts Service Interval: After the first hour WARNING After the first 10 hours To avoid injury or death from rollover: keep the Every 200 hours roll bar in the raised locked position and use the seat belt.
Lowering the ROPS Adjusting the Height of Cut Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely Center Mower Deck necessary. The height of cut is adjustable from 25 to 127 mm (1 to 5 Important: Ensure that the seat is secured with the seat inches) in 13 mm (1/2 inch) increments.
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Note: When using 25 mm (1 inch), 38 mm (1-1/2 inch), or occasionally 51 mm (2 inch) height of cut, move the skids and gage wheels to the highest position. Wing Mower Decks To adjust the height of cut on the wing mower decks, add or remove an equal number of spacers from the caster forks, position the caster-wheel axles in the high or low height-of-cut holes in the caster forks, and secure the pivot...
Adjusting the Skids Mount the skids in the lower position when operating at heights of cut greater than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches) and in the higher position when operating at heights of cut lower than 64 mm (2-1/2 inches). Figure 19 4.
Adjusting the Blade Correcting a Mismatch Between Mower Decks To ensure proper operation of the mower deck, there must be a 10 to 16 mm (0.38 to 0.62 inch) clearance between the tips Due to differences in grass conditions and the counterbalance of the side and center mower-deck blades (Figure 24).
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Setting up the Center Mower Deck Setting up the Wing Mower Decks 1. Rotate the blade on each spindle until the ends face 1. Rotate the blade of each spindle until the ends face forward and backward. forward and backward. 2.
Do not use the machine as a towing vehicle. • • Keep all body parts, including hands and feet, away from Use accessories and attachments approved by The Toro® all moving parts. Company only.
Understanding Smart Power™ Starting the Engine Traction Important: The fuel system automatically bleeds itself With Toro Smart Power™ traction, the operator does not when any of the following situations occur: have to listen to the engine speed in heavy conditions. Smart •...
Selecting the Proper Height-of-Cut Power prevents bogging down in heavy turf by automatically controlling the machine speed and optimizing cutting Setting performance. Remove approximately 25 mm (1 inch) or no more than 1/3 The brakes can be used to assist in turning the machine. of the grass blade when cutting.
After Operation After Operation Safety General Safety • Clean grass and debris from the cutting units, drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills. • Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting the machine.
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.
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)
CAUTION If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance. Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use. For the week of: Maintenance Check Item Monday...
Notation for Areas of Concern Inspection performed by: Item Date Information Service Interval Chart Figure 32 Premaintenance 5. Engage the parking brake. Procedures 6. Move the throttle switch to the position. IDLE 7. Shut off the engine and remove the key. 8.
Authorized Toro Distributor. Service Interval: Every 50 hours • Use only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. The machine has grease fittings that you must lubricate Replacement parts and accessories made by other regularly with No. 2 lithium grease. Also, lubricate the manufacturers could be dangerous, and such use could machine immediately after every washing.
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Figure 38 Figure 36 Figure 39 Center Mower Deck Note: You may need to raise the deck to expose the grease fittings for the latch pivot and the lower link. • 2 latch pivots (Figure Note: You may need to manually trip the latches to gain access to the grease fittings (Figure 37).
Wing Mower Decks Engine Maintenance • 1 caster-fork-shaft bushing (Figure • Engine Safety 2 (each side) spindle-shaft bearings—located under the pulley Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to • 1 idler-arm-pivot bushings—located on the idler arm the crankcase.
• Preferred oil: SAE 15W-40 (above -18°C [0°F]) • Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 (all temperatures) 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. Figure 46 Note: The best time to check the engine oil is when the engine is cool before it has been started for the day.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Service Interval: 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, shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Servicing the Water Separator Fuel System Maintenance Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Drain water or other contaminants from the water separator. Servicing the Fuel System Every 400 hours Service the water separator as shown in Figure Draining the Fuel Tank Service Interval: Every 800 hours (also if the fuel system is contaminated).
Rinse with clear water. Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. 1. Open the battery cover on the side of the shroud (Figure 51).
(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 corrosion. Figure 53 4. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal.
Drive System Note: The oil level should be at the bottom of the check-plug hole. Maintenance 3. If the oil level is low, remove the plug at the 12 o’clock position and add oil until it begins to flow out of the hole at the 3 o’clock position.
Note: If the level is low, add enough lubricant to bring 6. Through the open hole, slowly fill the planetary with 0.65 L (22 oz) of high quality SAE 85W-140 wt gear the level up to the bottom of the hole. lube.
Cooling System 6. Remove the drain plug from the gearbox and allow the oil to drain into a pan. Maintenance Note: Remove the fill plug to ease in the draining of the oil. Cooling System Safety CAUTION Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching a hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause severe burns.
Brake Maintenance 3. If the coolant is low, add a 50/50 mixture of water and ethylene glycol anti-freeze. Important: Do not use water only or Adjusting the Service Brakes alcohol/methanol base coolants, as this may cause damage. Adjust the service brakes when there is more than 25 mm (1 4.
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...
Figure 70 1. Hydraulic motor 2. Mounting bolts Figure 69 5. Lift the motor off the mower deck and lay it on top 1. Belt 4. Belt guide of the mower deck. 2. Eye bolt 5. Flange nut 6. Remove the old belt from around the spindle pulleys 3.
19 L (5 US gallon) pails or 208 L (55 US gallon) drums. See • Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks. the Parts Catalog or your Toro Distributor for part numbers) • Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system...
Service Interval: Every 800 hours Change the hydraulic fluid after every 800 operating hours, in normal conditions. 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.
(Figure 74). The recommended Use Toro replacement filters Part No. 94-2621 for the rear counterbalance pressure is 2,241 kPa (325 psi). To adjust (mower deck) of the machine and Part No. 75-1310 for the the counterbalance pressure, loosen the locknut, rotate the front (charge) of the machine.
Mower Maintenance Pivoting (Tilting) the Center Mower Deck to the Upright Position Note: Although not needed for normal maintenance procedures, the center mower deck can be pivoted (tilted) to an upright position. Should you desire to tilt the mower deck, proceed as follows: 1.
Adjusting the Mower-Deck Adjusting the Wing Mower Decks Pitch 1. Remove the cap screws and nuts securing the castor arm to the castor fork (Figure 78). 2. Position the shims, as required, to raise or lower the Measuring the Mower-Deck Pitch castor wheel until the mower deck has the correct pitch.
Figure 79 1. Caster-arm tube 2. Bushings Figure 81 5. Apply grease to the inside and outside of the new 1. Caster wheel 3. Bearing bushings. 2. Caster-pivot arm 4. Bearing spacer 6. Using a hammer and flat plate, drive the bushings into the mounting tube.
Replacing the Blade Maintenance Mower-Deck-Hinge Covers Blade Safety The hinge cover prevents debris from escaping at hinge points between mower decks. If cover(s) ever become damaged or DANGER worn they must be replaced. 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.
2. Examine the cutting ends of the blade carefully, is out of balance, or if the blade is bent. Always use genuine especially where the flat and curved parts of the blade Toro replacement blades to ensure safety and optimum meet (Figure 85).
Correcting a Mower-Deck Mismatch If there is mismatch between the blades, on a single mower deck, the grass will appear streaked when it is cut. This problem can be corrected by ensuring that the blades are straight and all of the blades are cutting on the same plane. Figure 86 1.
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.
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