Commercial walk-behind mower fixed deck, t-bar, gear drive with 32in or 36in cutting unit (48 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 30605
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Form No. 3396-188 Rev A Groundsmaster ® 4000 Rotary Mower Model No. 30605—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3396-188* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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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.
Safety • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine. This machine has been designed in accordance with EN • Warning–fuel is highly flammable. Take the following ISO 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2012.
Maintenance and Storage – Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing. – Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when • Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the suggested in the Operator's Manual. equipment is in safe working condition. •...
• Watch for traffic when near or crossing roads. Always yield the right-of-way. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro • This machine is not designed or equipped for on-road products or other safety information that you must know that use and is a slow-moving vehicle.
Sound Power Level This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 104 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA. Sound power level was determined according to the procedures outlined in ISO 11094. Sound Pressure Level This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 91 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
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 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115-149 N-m (85-110 ft-lb).
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117–2754 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Warning—do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 3. Warning—wear the seat belt when seated in the operator's position. 4. Warning—wear hearing protection. 5. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 6.
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121–3884 1. Engine—stop 3. Engine—start 120–4159 2. Engine—preheat 1. Off 8. High 2. Lights 9. Traction drive 3. On 10. Low 4. Light switch location 11. Power take-off (PTO) 5. Fast 12. Lower left deck 6. Variable speed adjustment 13. Lower center deck 7.
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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 8.
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120–4129 1. Beacon 3. Left turn signal 2. Hazard light 4. Right turn signal 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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121–1599 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for information on fuses. 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;...
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121–1676 Groundsmaster 4000 shown 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for maintenance information.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Grease the machine. Used only on machines requiring Warning Decal European CE compliance. Media and Additional Parts Description Qty.
Parking-Brake Latch Product Overview A knob on the left side of the console actuates the Controls parking-brake lock (Figure 3). To engage the parking brake, connect the pedals with the locking latch, push down on both pedals, and pull the parking brake latch out. To release Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine the parking brake, press both pedals until the parking brake from the normal operating position.
the traction pedal to the N position, and drive the Back-Adjusting Lever EUTRAL machine at a slow speed. Move the lever to adjust the back angle of the seat (Figure Lift Switches Weight Gauge The lift switches (Figure 4) raise and lower the cutting This gauge indicates when the seat is adjusted to the weight units.
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InfoCenter Icon Description SERVICE DUE Indicates when scheduled service should be performed Engine rpm/status—indicates the engine speed in rpm Hour meter Info icon Sets the maximum traction speed g020650 Fast Figure 7 1. Indicator light 3. Middle button Slow 2. Right button 4.
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The Faults menu contains Right a list of the recent machine faults. Refer to the Service Manual or your Authorized Left Toro Distributor for more information on the Faults menu and the information Bulb contained there. Service The Service menu contains...
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Lists the machine Engine Run Refer to the Service communication bus status Manual or your Authorized Toro Distributor for more information on the Engine Protected Menus Run menu and the information contained there. There are 4 operating configuration settings that are adjustable...
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or button to exit to the M Menu, then press the left button Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved to exit to the R Menu. attachments and accessories.
Alternate oil: SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (all temperatures) and 20 L (14.5 qt) for the Groundsmaster 4010. 1. Carefully remove the radiator cap and expansion-tank Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your distributor (Figure in either 15W-40 or 10W-30 viscosity. See the parts catalog for part numbers.
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel of up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The petrodiesel portion should be low or ultra low sulfur. Observe the following precautions: • The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet specification ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
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Alternate fluids: If the Toro fluid is not available, other fluids may be used provided they meet all the following material • When practical, remove equipment from the properties and industry specifications.
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Checking the Rear-Axle Lubricant Service Interval: Every 400 hours The rear axle is filled with SAE 85W-140 gear lube. Check the oil level before the engine is first started and every 400 hours thereafter. The capacity is 2.4 L (80 oz). Visually inspect for leaks daily.
Do not under-inflate. Replace worn or damaged tires Note: When operating at the 64 mm (2-1/2 inch) with genuine Toro tires that are correctly sized for this height of cut or higher, install the axle bolt in the lower machine.
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Side Cutting Units To adjust the height-of-cut on the side cutting units, add or remove an equal number of spacers from the castor forks, position the castor wheel axles in the high or low height-of-cut holes in the castor forks, and secure the pivot arms to the selected height-of-cut bracket holes.
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5. Install the shims (as originally installed) and the remaining spacers onto the spindle shaft. Install the tensioning cap to secure the assembly. 6. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pins from the castor pivot arms (Figure 21). 7. Rotate tension rod to raise or lower pivot arm until holes are aligned with selected height-of-cut bracket holes in the cutting unit frame (Figure 21...
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Correcting Mismatch Between Cutting Units Due to differences in grass conditions and the counterbalance setting of the traction unit, cut and inspect a sample area of grass before cutting the entire area. 1. Set all cutting units to the desired height of cut; refer to Adjusting the Height of Cut (page 26).
side cutting unit to the corresponding outside edge of the front cutting unit and compare. Note: The side cutting unit measurement should be within 3 mm (1/8 inch) of the front cutting unit. Note: All 3 cutting units castor wheels should remain on the ground with counterbalance applied.
Feature Note: This feature may also be used in conjunction with cruise control. With Toro Smart Power™, you do not need to listen to the engine speed in heavy conditions. Smart Power prevents Transport Speed bogging down in heavy turf by automatically controlling the machine speed and optimizing cutting performance.
Using the Rollover Protection Allows the operator to adjust the maximum transport speed (high range) of the machine, within the supervisors System (ROPS) pre-adjusted settings. When in the InfoCenter splash or main screen, press the middle button ( icon) to adjust WARNING the speed.
With Toro Smart Power™, you do not need to listen to the engine speed in heavy conditions. Smart Power prevents bogging down in heavy turf by automatically controlling the machine speed and optimizing cutting performance.
Traction Assist is now automatic and requires no operator at different rates at different times. This means that in order input. When a wheel starts to slip, flow is automatically split to maintain the same height of cut, which is a good practice, between the front and rear wheels to minimize wheel slip you will need to cut more frequently in early spring;...
Maintenance Note: 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. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
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. Service Interval Chart Figure 32...
Lubrication Greasing the Bearings and Bushings Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Lubricate the grease fittings. Also lubricate the grease fittings after every washing of the machine. Note: Use No. 2 general-purpose, lithium-based grease. The grease fitting locations and quantities are as follows: Traction Unit •...
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily Every 50 hours Every 400 hours • Inspect the air-cleaner body for damage, which could cause an air leak. Replace the air-cleaner body if it is Figure 43 damaged.
Servicing the Engine Oil and Filter Service Interval: Every 250 hours—Change the engine oil and filter. 1. Remove the drain plug (Figure 48) and let the oil flow into a drain pan. Note: After the oil is drained, install the drain plug. Figure 46 1.
Fuel System Maintenance Servicing the Fuel System DANGER Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire Figure 50 or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and 1. Filter canister can cause property damage. •...
Charging the battery produces gasses that can and water. Rinse with clear water. Coat the battery posts and explode. cable connectors with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks 1.
Drive System 4. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal. 5. Close the battery cover. Maintenance Accessing the Fuses Adjusting the Traction Pedal The traction-unit fuses (Figure 53 through Figure 55) are Angle located under the power center cover. You can adjust the traction pedal operating angle for Remove the 2 Allen-head screws securing the power-center operating comfort.
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Figure 57 1. Check/drain plug 2. Place a drain pan under the planetary hub, remove the plug, and allow the oil to drain. 3. Place a drain pan under the brake housing, remove the drain plug, and allow the oil to drain (Figure 58).
Changing the Rear Axle 8. Add enough oil to bring the level up to the bottom of the check plug holes; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil Lubricant and Filter (page 40). 9. Install the plugs. Service Interval: After the first 200 hours Every 800 hours Checking the Rear Wheel 1.
Brake Maintenance Cooling System Maintenance Adjusting the Service Brakes Servicing the Engine-Cooling Adjust the service brakes when there is more than 25 mm (1 inch) of free travel of the brake pedal, or when the brakes System do not work effectively. Free travel is the distance the brake pedal moves before you feel braking resistance.
Belt Maintenance Servicing the Alternator Belt Service Interval: After the first 10 hours Every 100 hours 1. Proper tension allows 10 mm (3/8 inch) deflection when you apply a force of 44 N (10 lb) on the belt, midway between the pulleys. 2.
Figure 66 1. Hydraulic motor 2. Mounting bolts Figure 65 6. Lift the motor off the cutting unit and lay it on top 1. Belt 4. Belt guide of the cutting unit. 2. Eye bolt 5. Flange nut 7. Remove the old belt from around the spindle pulleys 3.
Replacing the Hydraulic Filters Hydraulic System Maintenance Service Interval: Every 800 hours Use Toro replacement filters (Part No. 94-2621 for the left side of the machine and 75-1310 for the right side of the Changing the Hydraulic Fluid machine). Important: Using any other filter may void the warranty Service Interval: Every 800 hours on some components.
8. Once the reservoir is filled, start the engine and let it run at low idle for approximately 2 minutes. 9. Activate the steering and raise and lower the cutting units several times to purge the air from the system. 10.
Mower Maintenance 5. Secure the height-of-cut chains to the rear of the cutting unit. 6. Pivot transport latch upward into position and secure Pivoting (Tilting) the Front with clevis pin and cotter pin. Cutting Unit Upright Adjusting the Cutting Unit Note: Although not needed for normal maintenance Pitch procedures, you can pivot (tilt) the front cutting unit to an...
Figure 74 1. Castor arm tube 2. Bushings 6. Drive the other bushing out of the tube. Figure 73 7. Clean the inside of the tubes to remove dirt. 1. Tensioning cap 4. Axle-mounting holes 8. Apply grease to the inside and outside of the new 2.
Cutter Blade(s) Replace the blade if it hits a solid object or the blade is out of balance or bent. Always use genuine Toro replacement blades to be sure of safety and optimum performance. Never use replacement blades made by other manufacturers, because using them could be dangerous.
6. Install the blade, anti-scalp cup, and blade bolt. 3. Examine the cutting ends of the blade carefully, especially where the flat and curved parts of the blade Important: The curved part of the blade must meet (Figure 79). point toward the inside of the cutting unit to ensure proper cutting.
the dimensions must not exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch). If DANGER it does, replace the blade because it is bent. Make sure If the blade is allowed to wear, a slot will form to measure all the blades. between the sail and flat part of the blade. 8.
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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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.