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Summary of Contents for Toro 03170
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Model No. 03170—Serial No. 310000001 and Up Model No. 03171—Serial No. 310000001 and Up Model No. 03172 Model No. 03173 To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts,...
Safety ................4 Fuel System Maintenance ........46 Safe Operating Practices ........4 Servicing the Fuel Tank ........46 Toro Mower Safety ..........6 Inspecting the Fuel Lines and Sound Power Level..........8 Connections........... 46 Sound Pressure Level ........... 8 Draining the Water Separator......
Safety ◊ Inadequate braking ◊ The type of machine is unsuitable for the task This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN ◊ Lack of awareness of the effect of ground 836:1997 (when appropriate decals applied), and conditions, especially slopes ANSI B71.4-2004 specifications in effect at the time of production when equipped with required weights ◊...
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the operator’s position. Never remove the ROPS and – After striking a foreign object or if an abnormal always wear the seat belts during operation. vibration occurs (check immediately). Inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before • Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope. restarting and operating the equipment.
The following list contains safety information specific • When starting the engine, engage the parking brake, to Toro products or other safety information that you put the traction pedal in neutral, and disengage must know that is not included in the CEN, ISO, or the blade drive.
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• Model 03170-The slope angle at which the machine before applying pressure to the system. will tip is dependent on many factors. Among these •...
Sound Power Level Vibration Level Hand-Arm This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 96 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA. Measured vibration level for right hand = .41 m/s Sound power level was determined according to the Measured vibration level for left hand = .52 m/s procedures outlined in ISO 11094.
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104-5181 CE only 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 99-3558 2. Tipping hazard—do not drive on slopes greater than 15 CE only degrees and, if the roll bar is installed, wear the seat belt. 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 3. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.
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104-5192 Model 03207 only 5. Raise the cutting units. 9. Engine—run 1. Engage the power take off 13. Slow (PTO). 2. Disengage the power take 6. Move the cutting units to 10. Engine—start off (PTO). the left. 3. Lower the cutting units. 7.
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104-5193 Model 03206 only 1. Engage the power take off 5. Raise the cutting units. 9. Engine—run 13. Slow (PTO). 2. Disengage the power take 6. Move the cutting units to 10. Engine—start off (PTO). the left. 3. Lower the cutting units. 7.
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Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystandersa safe distance from the battery. 2. No fire, open flame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Front wheel assemblies Install the wheels. Rear wheel assembly Steering wheel Steering wheel cap Large washer Install the steering wheel. Jam nut Screw Activate, charge, and connect the Electrolyte...
Media and Additional Parts Description Qty. Affix to the machine over corresponding English decals Decal, CE for European compliance. Ignition key Start the engine. Operator's Manual Read before operating the machine. Engine Operator's Manual Parts Catalog Use to look up and order parts. Operator Training Material View before operating the machine.
3. Secure the steering wheel to the shaft with a jam nut and tighten it to 20 to 26 ft-lb (27 to 35 N-m) (Figure 3). 4. Install the cap to the steering wheel and secure it with a screw (Figure 3). Figure 4 Activating, Charging, and 1.
Figure 6 9. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X 1. Angle indicator (skin over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, petroleum jelly, or light grease to prevent corrosion. 3. If the inclinometer does not read zero degrees, 10. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal to move the machine to a location where a zero degree prevent a possible short from occurring.
Installing the Hood Latch (CE Only) Parts needed for this procedure: Lock bracket G012629 Rivet Figure 8 Washer 1. CE lock bracket 2. Bolt and nut assembly Screw, 1/4 x 2 inches Locknut, 1/4 inch 4. Align the washers with the holes on the inside of the hood.
Installing the Exhaust Guard Installing the Roll Bar (CE Only) Parts needed for this procedure: Parts needed for this procedure: Roll bar assembly Flange head bolts Exhaust guard Locknuts Self-tapping screw Hose clamp Procedure Procedure 1. Position the exhaust guard around the muffler while Important: Never weld or modify a rollover aligning the mounting holes with the holes in the frame (Figure 11).
4. Insert the lift arms onto the lift arm pivot shafts (Figure 15), and secure each with a lift arm pivot shaft link and bolts previously removed. Note: Torque the bolts to 70 ft-lb (95 N-m). Installing the Front Lift Arms Parts needed for this procedure: Lift arms Pivot rod...
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4. Position the rear carrier frame (Figure 18) onto the rear cutting unit. Figure 16 1. Front carrier frame 3. Secure the mounting links to the front carrier frames as follows: Figure 18 • Secure the front mounting links to the middle carrier frame holes with a bolt (3/8 x 2-1/4 1.
(Figure 21). Raise the cutting units and shift them to the left (Model 03170). The rear cutting unit hoses must not contact traction cable bracket. Reposition the fittings and/or hoses, if necessary.
Mounting the Cutting Unit Drive Motors No Parts Required Procedure 1. Position the cutting units in front of the lift arm pivot rods. Figure 24 2. Remove the weight and O-ring (Figure 23) from the inside end of the right hand cutting unit. 1.
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Note: If the clearance is not in this range, adjust the bumper strap is 0.02 to 0.10 inches (0.51 to 2.54 cylinder as follows: mm) (Figure 28). A. Back off the stop bolts and adjust the cylinder to attain the clearance (Figure 26). Figure 28 1.
Tilt Steering Lever Product Overview Pull the tilt steering lever (Figure 30) back to adjust the Controls steering wheel to the desired position, then push the lever forward to tighten. Indicator Slot The slot in the operator platform (Figure 30) indicates when the cutting units are in the center position.
Refer to Selecting the Clip Rate. ground and the machine is moving (Model 03170 only). Note: The lever does not have to be held in the forward position while the cutting units are lowered.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to The fuel gauge (Figure 34) registers the amount of fuel www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments in the tank. and accessories. Figure 34 1.
• Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all temperatures) Important: Be sure to keep the engine oil level Note: Toro Premium Engine oil is available from a between the upper and lower limits on the oil gauge. Engine failure may occur as a result of distributor in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity.
The minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase 3. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. Do fuel in quantities that can be used within 180 days to not overfill. ensure fuel freshness. 4. Install the cap. The fuel tank capacity is approximately 7.5 gallons (28 5.
Toro distributor. Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid—Mobil 224H Toro Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid (Available in 5 gallon Figure 39 pails or 55 gallon drums. See parts catalog or a Toro distributor for part numbers.) 1. Expansion tank Alternate fluid: Mobil EAL 224H...
4. If the level is low, add the appropriate fluid to raise • The engine has ceased running due to lack of the level to the full mark. fuel. • Maintenance has been performed upon the fuel 5. Install the dipstick and cap onto the filler neck. system components;...
In case of an emergency, the machine can be towed for 1. Fuel injection pump bleed screw a short distance; however, Toro does not recommend this as a standard procedure. 4. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the On Important: Do not tow the machine faster than 2 position.
The decal on the SCM only includes symbols. Three LED output symbols are shown in the output box. All other LEDs are inputs. The chart below identifies the symbols. Figure 42 1. Bypass valve 2. Before starting the engine, close the bypass valve by Figure 43 rotating it 90°...
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INPUTS OUTPUTS Function Power Start ON Brake PTO ON In Seat Hi Temp Backlap Start Neutral — — — Start — — Run (Off Unit) — — — Run (On Unit) — — — — — — — — Backlap —...
Operating Tips the forward traction pedal, and carefully drive to an open area. General Tips for Model 03171 • Practice moving forward and reverse, and starting and stopping the machine. To stop, take your foot DANGER off of the traction pedal and let it return to neutral or press down on the reverse pedal to stop.
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General Tips for Model 03170 far away from the edge of traps or water hazards as possible. DANGER • If an obstacle is in the way, shift the cutting units to easily mow around it. The mower has a unique traction system that will allow the machine to move forward on side hills, •...
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• Practice moving forward and reverse, and starting • If an obstacle is in the way, shift the cutting units and stopping the machine. To stop, take your foot to easily mow around it. off of the traction pedal and let it return to neutral •...
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Important: After washing the machine, move the 1-5/8 1.63 Sidewinder mechanism from left to right several 1-1/2 1.50 times to remove the water between the bearing blocks and the cross tube (model 03170 only). 1.38 1-3/8 1-1/4 1.25 Selecting the Clip Rate (Reel Speed) 1-1/8 1.13...
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Figure 44 1. Reel speed control 2. Backlap control 3. Operate the machine for several days, then examine the cut to ensure the quality of cut. The reel speed knob may be set one position on either side of the position indicated on the chart to account for differences in grass condition, grass length removed, and personal preference.
• Grease the bearings in the rear axle. Every 500 hours • Drain and clean the fuel tank. • Drain and flush the coolant system (Take to an authorized Toro dealer or refer to the Every 2 years Service Manual).
Daily Maintenance Checklist Duplicate this page for routine use. For the week of: Maintenance Check Item Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Check the safety interlock operation. Check the brake operation. Check the fuel level. Check the engine oil level. Check the cooling system fluid level.
Notation for Areas of Concern (cont'd.) Service Interval Chart Figure 45 Premaintenance Procedures Removing the Hood The hood may be easily removed to ease maintenance procedures in the engine area of the machine. 1. Unlatch and raise the hood. Figure 46 2.
Due to the operating conditions these bearing/seal packages are subject to (i.e., sand, turf chemicals, water, impacts, etc.) they are considered normal wear items. Bearings that fail due to causes other than defects in materials or workmanship are typically not covered under the warranty.
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 200 hours (More frequently in extreme dusty or dirty conditions) • Check the air cleaner body for damage which could cause an air leak. Replace it if it is damaged. Check the whole intake system for leaks, damage, or loose hose clamps.
Fuel System Maintenance DANGER Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire or an explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can cause property damage. • Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is off and is cold.
Figure 64 G009880 1. Fuel injectors Figure 63 1. Water separator/filter 3. Drain valve 2. Move the throttle to the Fast position. canister 2. Vent plug 3. Turn the key in the key switch to the Start position and watch the fuel flow around the connector. Turn the key to the Off position when you see a solid flow.
Electrical System ring inside each cell. Install the filler caps with the vents pointing to the rear (toward the fuel tank). Maintenance Keep the top of the battery clean by washing it periodically with a brush dipped in ammonia or Caring for the Battery bicarbonate of soda solution.
Drive System Cooling System Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Cooling Adjusting the Traction Drive System for Neutral Service Interval: Before each use or daily If the machine moves when the traction pedal is in the neutral position, adjust the traction cam. Remove debris from the oil cooler and radiator daily.
Brake Maintenance 6. Pivot the oil cooler back into position. 7. Install the access panel and close the hood. Adjusting the Parking Brake Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Check the parking brake adjustment. 1. Loosen the set screw that secures the knob to the parking brake lever (Figure 68).
Belt Maintenance 2. Push down and forward on the spring end (Figure 70) to unhook it from the bracket and release tension on the spring. Servicing the Engine Belts Service Interval: After the first 10 hours—Check the condition and tension of all belts. Every 100 hours—Check the condition and tension of all belts.
1. Position the throttle lever rearward so that it stops Service Interval: Every 400 hours against the control panel slot. If the fluid becomes contaminated, contact a Toro 2. Loosen the throttle cable connector on the injection distributor to flush the hydraulic system. Contaminated pump lever arm (Figure 71).
Changing the Hydraulic Filter Service Interval: After the first 10 hours Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Use a genuine Toro replacement filter (Part No. 54-0110). Important: Using any other filter may void the warranty on some components. 1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting units, stop the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key from the ignition switch.
Checking the Hydraulic Lines Miscellaneous and Hoses Maintenance Service Interval: Before each use or daily Backlapping the Cutting Check hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks, kinked lines, loose mounting supports, wear, loose fittings, weather System deterioration, and chemical deterioration. Make all necessary repairs before operating.
A. Remove the battery terminals from the battery Note: Additional instructions and procedures on posts. backlapping are available in the TORO Sharpening Reel & Rotary Mowers Manual Form No. 80–300SL. B. Remove the battery. Note: For a better cutting edge, run a file across the C.
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5. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for approximately two minutes. 6. Stop the engine. 7. Thoroughly drain all the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel filter, and water separator assembly. 8. Flush the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel. 9.
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