Toro 03428 User Manual

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Contents
Page
Introduction 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Operating Practices 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Toro Riding Mower Safety 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power Level 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure Level 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration Level 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurements 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Equipment 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Rear Wheel 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Rear Carrier Frame Height 14. . . . . . .
Mounting the Carrier Frames to the Cutting Units 14
Installing the Front Lift Arms 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the Cutting Unit Drive Motors 16. . . . . . .
Mounting the Cutting Units 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Counterbalance Springs 17. . . . . . . . . .
Adding Rear Ballast 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating and Charging the Battery 19. . . . . . . . . . .
Before Operating 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Crankcase Oil 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Cooling System 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Hydraulic System 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Reel to Bedknife Contact 24. . . . . . . . .
Checking the Torque of the Wheel Nuts 24. . . . . . . .
Operation 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bleeding the Fuel System 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Operation of the Interlock Switches 28
Towing the Traction Unit 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Characteristics 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the Clip Rate
(Reel Speed) 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training Period 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Mowing 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transport Operation 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Clean-Up After Mowing 31. . . . . . . .
Standard Control Module (SCM) 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 34. . . . . . . . .
Daily Maintenance Checklist 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Chart 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Bearings and Bushings 37. . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Hood 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Air Cleaner Maintenance 38
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Cleaning the Radiator and Screen 39. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Engine Oil And Filter 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Hydraulic System Fluid and Filter 39. .
Hydraulic System Test Ports 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Drive for Neutral 41. . . . . . . .
Adjusting Neutral Switch 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Belts 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Pedal 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Traction Pedal Damper 43. . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Hand Brake 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Care 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the Battery 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlapping 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Schematic 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Schematic 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement 51. .
The Toro General Commercial Products Warranty 52. . .

Toro 03428 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	03428
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English