Toro 30853 Operator's Manual
Toro 30853 Operator's Manual

Toro 30853 Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)
Groundsmaster
Unit
Model No. 30853—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Model No. 30854—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Form No. 3387-321 Rev A
®
4300-D Traction
*3387-321* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3387-321 Rev A Groundsmaster ® 4300-D Traction Unit Model No. 30853—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 30854—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3387-321* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Fuel Pick-up Tube Screen ........42 Safety ................4 Bleeding Air from the Fuel Injectors......42 Safe Operating Practices........... 4 Electrical System Maintenance ........43 Toro Riding Mower Safety ........6 Servicing the Battery..........43 Sound Power Level ..........6 Fuses ..............43 Sound Pressure Level..........6 Drive System Maintenance .........44...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safe Handling of Fuels Safety • To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely This machine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN ISO flammable and the vapors are explosive. 5395:2013 and ANSI B71.4-2012 specifications in effect at time of production, when equipped with rear weight.
  • Page 5: Maintenance And Storage

    • • Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting decks. • Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade • Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of attachment clutches, shift into neutral, and engage the a clear path.
  • Page 6: Toro Riding Mower Safety

    Toro Riding Mower Safety Maintenance and Storage The following list contains safety information specific to Toro • Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and all products or other safety information that you must know that hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before is not included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI standard.
  • Page 7: Vibration Level

    Vibration Level Hand-Arm Measured vibration level for right hand = 0.86 m/s Measured vibration level for left hand = 0.72 m/s Uncertainty Value (K) = 0.5 m/s Measured values were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013. Whole Body Measured vibration level = 0.65 m/s Uncertainty Value (K) = 0.5 m/s...
  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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. 93-7272 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard; fan—stay away from moving parts. 110-8973 (Affix over part no.
  • Page 9 110-0986 1. Press the brake pedal and parking brake pedal to set the parking brake. 2. Press the brake pedal to apply the brake. 3. Press the traction pedal to move the machine forward. 4. Reel enabled mode 5. Transport mode 117–0169 1.
  • Page 10 117-4764 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Cutting hazard of hand, mower blade—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place. 3. Cutting hazard of foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place. 121–5644 1.
  • Page 11 104-1086 1. Height of cut 125-8753 1. Read the Operator's Manual for more maintenance information.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Setup

    Remove shipping blocks and pins Rear weights (quantity varies with Install rear weights (order from your Varies configuration). Toro Distributor). Hood latch assembly Install the hood latch for CE compliance Washer Throttle stop Install the throttle stop for CE compliance Set screw –...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Step Height

    Important: Maintain even pressure in all tires to ensure 1. Loosen the 2 bolts securing the control arm to the uniform contact with the turf. retaining bracket (Figure 3). Adjusting the Step Height No Parts Required Procedure The height of the steps can be adjusted for the operators comfort.
  • Page 15: Installing Rear Weights

    90 lb of calcium chloride ballast is added to rear wheels. Use the following charts to determine the combinations of weights required for your configuration. Order parts from your local Authorized Toro Distributor. Weight P/N 110-8985-03...
  • Page 16: Installing The Hood Latch For Ce Compliance

    Figure 4 1. Traction manifold 5. Weight(s) 2. Spacers 6. Carriage bolt 3. Bolts 7. Nut 4. Washers • Remove the 3 bolts, washers, and spacers securing the traction manifold to the bottom of the rear bumper (Figure 4a). • Position the appropriate amount of weight on the top and/or bottom of the rear bumper.
  • Page 17: Installing The Throttle Stop For Ce Compliance

    3. Start the engine and allow it to run for 5 to 10 minutes. 4. Adjust the high idle to 2860 rpm with the cutting decks disengaged. 5. Tighten the set screw. 6. Apply adhesive into the set screw to prevent tampering. Figure 6 1.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut

    will cause the cutting deck to reach their maximum up 4. While supporting the chamber, remove the spacer travel sooner. (Figure 10). 5. Move the chamber to the desired height-of-cut and Adjusting the Rear Cutting Deck install a spacer into the designated height-of-cut hole and slot (Figure 10).
  • Page 19: Installing The Mulching Baffle (Optional)

    Product Overview 2. Slide the scraper up or down until a gap of 0.5 to 1 mm (0.020 to 0.040 inch) is achieved between the rod and the roller. Controls 3. Secure the grease fitting and screw to 41 N-m (30 ft-lb) in an alternating sequence.
  • Page 20: Key Switch

    parking brake, press the brake pedal until the parking brake latch retracts. Figure 15 1. Lower mow/raise control 4. Enable/disable switch lever 2. Key switch 5. Throttle control 3. InfoCenter 6. Headlight switch Figure 14 Key Switch 1. Traction pedal 4.
  • Page 21 Using the InfoCenter LCD Display The InfoCenter LCD display shows information about your machine such as the operating status, various diagnostics and other information about the machine (Figure 18) There is a splash screen and main information screen of the InfoCenter.
  • Page 22 Indicates when the cutting units are faults. Refer to the Service being lowered Manual or your Authorized Toro Distributor for more Indicates when the cutting units are information on the Faults being raised menu and the information PIN passcode contained there.
  • Page 23 Diagnostics The Diagnostics menu Protected Menus Allows the displays the state of each superintendant/mechanic machine switch, sensor, and to access protected menus by control output. You can use inputting a passcode. this to troubleshoot certain Counterbalance Controls the amount of issues as it will quickly tell you counterbalance applied to the which machine controls are on...
  • Page 24: Specifications

    A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories.
  • Page 25: Checking The Cooling System

    Checking the Cooling System Clean debris off of the screen, oil cooler, and front of the radiator daily and more often if conditions are extremely dusty and dirty. Refer to the section on Removing Debris from the Cooling System in Maintenance. The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of water and permanent ethylene glycol antifreeze.
  • Page 26: Adding Fuel

    Adding Fuel DANGER In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with low and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel (<500 ppm) or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content. The minimum cetane rating should be 40.
  • Page 27: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid

    Toro Premium All Season Hydraulic Fluid (Available in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. See parts catalog or Toro distributor for part numbers.) Alternate fluids: If the Toro fluid is not available, other fluids may be used provided they meet all the following material properties and industry specifications.
  • Page 28: Check The Torque Of The Wheel Nuts

    Check the Torque of the Wheel 1. Park the machine on a level surface and ensure that the fuel tank is at least half full. Nuts 2. Open the hood. Torque the wheel lug nuts to 94 to 122 N⋅m (70 to 90 ft-lb) 3.
  • Page 29: Pushing Or Towing The Machine

    An automatic timer will control the glow plug preheat for 6 seconds. 3. After preheating the glow plugs, turn key to the Start position. Crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds. Release the key when the engine starts. If additional preheating is required, turn key to the Off position and then to the On/Preheat position.
  • Page 30: Tie Downs

    Tie Downs and the key switch is moved to the On/Run position, the diagnostic light will turn on briefly to indicate the light • Front—the hole in the rectangular pad, under the axle is working properly. When a machine advisory message tube, inside each front tire (Figure 27).
  • Page 31: Hydraulic Valve Solenoid Functions

    Hydraulic Valve Solenoid CAUTION Functions If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly Use the list below to identify and describe the different causing personal injury. functions of the solenoids in the hydraulic manifold. Each solenoid must be energized to allow function to occur.
  • Page 32 Atomic Blade This blade was designed to provide excellent leaf mulching. Attributes: Excellent leaf mulching...
  • Page 33: Choosing Accessories

    Choosing Accessories Optional Equipment Configurations Angle Sail Blade High Lift Parallel Sail Mulching Baffle Roller Scraper Blade (Do not use with the mulching baffle) Recommended in most May work well in light or Has been shown to Grass Cutting: 1.9 to 4.4 Can be used any time cm (0.75 to 1.75 inch) applications...
  • Page 34 Always Start Mowing with Sharp Blades A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blades like a dull blade. Tearing and shredding causes the grass to turn brown at the edges which impairs growth and increases susceptibility to diseases. Make sure blade is in good condition and a full sail is present.
  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Torque the wheel lug nuts to 94 to 122 N⋅m (70 to 90 ft-lb). After the first hour •...
  • Page 36: Daily Maintenance Checklist

    Important: Refer to your Engine Operator's Manual for additional maintenance procedures. Note: Looking for an Electrical Schematic or Hydraulic Schematic for your machine? 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.
  • Page 37: Service Interval Chart

    Service Interval Chart Figure 30 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. Lubrication Greasing the Bearings and Bushings If you operate the machine under normal conditions, lubricate...
  • Page 38 Figure 36 • Steering cylinder ball joints (2) and rear axle (1) (Figure 37) Figure 33 • Lift arm pivot shaft (1 each) (Figure 34) Figure 34 G011614 • Rear axle tie rod (2) (Figure 35) Figure 37 • Brake pedal (1) (Figure 38) G011615 Figure 38 Figure 35...
  • Page 39: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance • Cutting unit spindle shaft bearings (2 per cutting unit) (Figure 39) Note: Either fitting can be used, which ever is more Servicing the Air Cleaner accessible. Pump grease into the fitting until a small amount appears at bottom of the spindle housing (under Check the air cleaner body for damage which could cause an the deck).
  • Page 40: Servicing The Engine Oil And Filter

    g021218 Figure 42 1. Air cleaner cover 2. Air cleaner filter 3. Air cleaner indicator 4. Clean the dirt ejection port located in the removable cover. Remove the rubber outlet valve from the cover, clean the cavity and replace the outlet valve. 5.
  • Page 41: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System 4. While pulling the throttle cable, to remove any slack, tighten the throttle cable connector. Maintenance Note: When tightened, the cable pivot must be free to swivel on the injection pump lever arm. DANGER 5. If the throttle does not stay in position during operation, increase the torque on the locknut, used to Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel set the friction device on the throttle lever.
  • Page 42: Fuel Pick-Up Tube Screen

    Figure 46 1. Water separator filter canister Figure 47 1. Fuel injectors 3. Clean the area where the filter canister mounts. 4. Remove the filter canister and clean the mounting 2. Turn the key in the key switch to the On position and surface.
  • Page 43: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System Maintenance Important: Before welding on the machine, disconnect both cables from the battery, both wire harness plugs from the electronic control module, and the terminal connector from the alternator to prevent damage to the electrical system. Servicing the Battery WARNING Figure 48 1.
  • Page 44: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System 7. Test drive the machine to make sure it does not creep. Maintenance Adjusting the Rear Wheel Toe-in Adjusting the Traction Drive 1. Rotate the steering wheel so that the rear wheels are for Neutral straight ahead. The machine must not creep when the traction pedal is 2.
  • Page 45: Cooling System Maintenance

    Cooling System Maintenance Removing Debris from the Cooling System Remove debris from the screen, oil coolers, and radiator daily (clean more frequently in dirty conditions). 1. Turn the engine off and remove the key from the ignition switch. 2. Thoroughly clean all debris out of the engine area. 3.
  • Page 46: Brake Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Parking Brake Latch Adjusting the Parking Brakes If the parking brake fails to engage and latch, an adjustment to the brake pawl is required. Adjust the brakes when there is more than 2.5 cm (1 inch) 1.
  • Page 47: Belt Maintenance

    Change hydraulic fluid after every 800 operating hours, in normal conditions. If fluid becomes contaminated, contact 1. Open the hood. your local Toro distributor because the system must be 2. Check the tension of the alternator belt by depressing flushed. Contaminated fluid looks milky or black when it (Figure 58) midway between the alternator and the compared to clean oil.
  • Page 48: Replacing The Hydraulic Filters

    Replacing the Hydraulic Filters The hydraulic system is equipped with a service interval indicator (Figure 60). With the engine running, view the indicator, it should be in the Green zone. When the indicator is in the Red zone, change the hydraulic filters. Figure 62 1.
  • Page 49: Hydraulic System Test Ports

    • Get immediate medical help if fluid is injected into skin. Hydraulic System Test Ports Use the hydraulic system test ports to test the pressure in the hydraulic circuits. Contact your local Toro distributor for assistance. Figure 63 1. Motor mounting screws 3.
  • Page 50: Servicing The Blade Plane

    The blade must be replaced if a solid object is hit, the blade is out of balance, or if the blade is bent. Always use genuine If any of these measurements are not within specification, Toro replacement blades to be sure of safety and optimum proceed to Adjusting the Blade Plane.
  • Page 51 performance. Never use replacement blades made by other DANGER manufacturers because they could be dangerous. If the blade is allowed to wear, a slot will form 1. Raise the cutting deck to the highest position, shut the between the sail and flat part of the blade engine off, and engage the parking brake.
  • Page 52: Servicing The Front Roller

    If this time is greater than 7 mm (0.060 inch), install enough 5/8 inch diameter seconds, the braking valve needs adjustment. Call your Toro washers to take up the slop. Distributor for assistance in making this adjustment.
  • Page 53: Storage

    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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  • Page 56: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    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.

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