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FormNo.3363-235RevB
Reelmaster
ModelNo.03431—SerialNo.310000001andUp
®
2000TractionUnit
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Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits 
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended 
precautions.
Figure1
1.Safetyalertsymbol
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian 
ICES-002.
Important: Thisengineisnotequippedwitha 
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia 
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate 
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or 
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas 
mayhavesimilarlaws.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower 
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsin 
commercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesignedfor 
cuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,golf 
courses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.Itis 
notdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother 
growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate 
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury 
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating 
theproductproperlyandsafely.
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Important callsattentiontospecialmechanical 
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation  
worthyofspecialattention.
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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService 
DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel 
andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Themodel 
andserialnumbersarestampedintoaplatethatis 
rivetedtotheframeofthemachine.Writethenumbers 
inthespaceprovided.
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SerialNo.
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safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol 
(Figure1),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
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Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety....................................6
SoundPowerLevel...............................................7
SoundPressureLevel...........................................7
VibrationLevel....................................................7
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................7
Setup..........................................................................12
1InstallingtheRearWheel.................................13
2AdjustingtheRearCarrierFrame
Height............................................................13
3MountingtheCarrierFramestotheCutting
Units..............................................................14
4InstallingtheFrontLiftArms...........................14
5MountingtheCuttingUnitDrive
Motors...........................................................15
6MountingtheCuttingUnits.............................16
7InstallingtheCounterbalanceSprings...............16
8AddingRearBallast..........................................19
9ActivatingandChargingtheBattery..................20
10InstallingCECompliantDecals......................20
11Breaking-inaNewMachine............................21
ProductOverview......................................................21
Controls.............................................................21
Specications.....................................................23
Attachments/Accessories...................................23
Operation...................................................................24
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................24
AddingFuel.......................................................25
CheckingtheCoolingSystem..............................26
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid..............................27
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................28
CheckingtheReeltoBedknifeContact................28
ChecktheTorqueoftheWheelNuts...................28
BleedingtheFuelSystem....................................28
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................29
CheckingtheOperationoftheInterlock
Switches.........................................................30
TowingtheTractionUnit....................................30
OperatingCharacteristics...................................30
SettingtheReelSpeed.........................................31
TrainingPeriod...................................................32
BeforeMowing..................................................32
TransportOperation..........................................32
InspectionandClean-UpAfterMowing..............32
StandardControlModule(SCM)........................32
Maintenance...............................................................35
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................35
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................36
ServiceIntervalChart.........................................37
PremaintenanceProcedures....................................37
RemovingtheHood...........................................38
Lubrication.............................................................38
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings....................38
EngineMaintenance...............................................40
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................40
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter.....................40
FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................41
CheckingtheFuelLinesandConnections...........41
DrainingW aterfromtheWaterSeparator............41
ReplacingtheFuelFilterCanister........................42
BleedingAirfromtheFuelInjectors...................42
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................43
ServicingtheBattery...........................................43
Fuses..................................................................43
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................44
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............44
AdjustingtheNeutralSwitch..............................45
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................45
RemovingDebrisfromtheCooling
System............................................................45
BrakeMaintenance.................................................46
AdjustingtheParkingBrake................................46
BeltMaintenance....................................................47
TensioningtheAlternatorBelt............................47
TensioningtheHydraulicPumpBelt...................47
ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................48
AdjustingtheTractionPedal...............................48
AdjustingtheTractionPedalDamper..................48
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................49
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid.............................49
HydraulicSystemTestPorts...............................50
CuttingUnitSystemMaintenance...........................50
BacklappingtheCuttingUnits............................50
Storage.......................................................................51
PreparingtheTractionUnit................................51
StoringtheBattery..............................................51
PreparingtheEngine..........................................51
Schematics.................................................................53
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Safety
ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandard 
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI 
B71.4-2004specicationsineffectattimeof 
production,whenequippedwithrearweight.Refer 
tothesectioninthismanualonInstallingRear 
Weight.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperator 
orownercanresultininjury.Toreducethe 
potentialforinjury,complywiththesesafety 
instructionsandalwayspayattentiontothesafety 
alertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or 
Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failureto 
complywiththeinstructionmayresultinpersonal 
injuryordeath.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard 
EN836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSI 
B71.4-2004.
Training
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–Theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines
–Controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe 
brake.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare 
asfollows:
◊Insufcientwheelgrip
◊Beingdriventoofast
◊Inadequatebraking
◊Thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask
◊Lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes
◊Incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution
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Preparation
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•Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.Takethe  
followingprecautions:
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor
thispurpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refuelling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile 
theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe 
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof 
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely .
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Operation
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–Donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill.
–Machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopes
andduringtightturns.
–Stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards.
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen
suggestedintheoperator’smanual.
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–Stoponlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake.
–Stoptheengineandremovethekey.
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–Beforerefuelling
–Beforeremovingthegrasscatcher/catchers
–Beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s 
position
–Beforeclearingblockages
–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal
vibrationoccurs.Inspectthemowerfordamage 
andmakerepairsbeforerestartingandoperating 
theequipment.
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MaintenanceandStorage
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ToroRidingMowerSafety
Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic 
toToroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou 
mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCEN,ISO ,or 
ANSIstandards.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand 
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety 
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,
orotherhazards.
–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid
suddenstopsandstarts.
–Whennearorcrossingroads,alwaysyieldthe
right-of-way.
–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto
keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrol 
ofthemachine.
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Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended 
usecouldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide, 
whichisanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcan 
killyou.
Donotrunengineindoorsorinanenclosed 
area.
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Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe 
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
VibrationLevel
Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.54m/s
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.04m/s
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SoundPowerLevel
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof100 
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.
Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe 
proceduresoutlinedinEN11094.
SoundPressureLevel
Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s 
earof87dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K) 
of1dBA.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof 
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s
2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe 
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=6.22m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.4m/s
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2
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe 
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.
67-5360
93-6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator’sManual. 
93-7267
1.Parkingbrake
2.Locked
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;fan—stayawayfrom 
movingparts.
94-5056
1.Reelspeed—slow
2.Reelspeed—fast
3.Reelheight
5.8Bladecuttingunit
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1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
98-4387
106-8120
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance 
fromthemachine.
2.Cuttinghazardofhandandfoot—stayawayfrommoving 
parts.
106-5976
1.Enginecoolantunder 
pressure
2.Explosionhazard—read 
theOperator’sManual. 
3.Warning—donottouch 
thehotsurface.
4.Warning—readthe 
Operator’sManual .
106-8119
(Afxoverdecalpartno.104–4096forCE)
*Thissafetydecalincludesaslopewarningrequiredonthemachineforcompliance
totheEuropeanLawnMowerSafetyStandardEN836:1997.Theconservative
maximumslopeanglesindicatedforoperationofthismachineareprescribedby
andrequiredbythisstandard.
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual. 
2.Tippinghazard—donotdrivethemachineonaslope 
greaterthan15degrees.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance 
fromthemachine.
4.Cuttinghazardofhandandfoot—stayawayfrommoving 
parts,keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
5.Warning—locktheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,and 
removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or 
smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical 
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection
5.ReadtheOperator’s 
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
8.Batteryacidcancause
10.Containslead;donot
distancefromthebattery .
explosivegasescan 
causeblindnessandother 
injuries
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical 
helpfast.
discard.
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104-3991
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(Afxoverdecalpartno.104–3991forCE)
1.ReadtheOperator’s 
Manual.
2.Warning—readthe 
Operator’sManual ,do 
notusestartinguid.
3.Raiseandlowerthereels.
4.Lowerthereels.
5.Neutral
6.Raisethereels.
7.Powertake-off(PTO)
104-3994
9.Pushoff
11.Engine—run
13.Fast
14.Slow
104-4096
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115–3037
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
Procedure
1 
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Wheelassembly
Rearcarrierframe
Washer
Nopartsrequired
Trustwasher
only) 
Locknut(32inchcuttingunitonly)
Rearweightkit(s)
Varies
Qty.
Use
Installtherearwheel.
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3 
3 
2
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6 
6 
2 
2
4
4
Adjusttherearcarrierframeheight.
Mountthecarrierframestothecutting 
units.
Installthefrontliftarms(suppliedinthe 
LiftArmKit).
Mountthecuttingunitdrivemotors 
(suppliedintheLiftArmKit).
Mountthecuttingunits.
Installthecounterbalancesprings 
(suppliedintheliftarmkit).
Addrearballast(orderfromyourT oro 
Distributor).
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10 
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Nopartsrequired
Decal104–3994
Nopartsrequired
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Key
Hydraulicreserviorplug
Qty.
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Startthemachine
Pluggingthehydraulicreservoirduringalterchange.
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ActivateandChargetheBattery
InstallCECompliantDecals(CEOnly)
Break-inanewmachine
Use
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Operator’sManual
EngineOperator’sManual
Operatortrainingmaterial
Description
Qty.
1 
1
1
Readbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Use
PartsCatalog
Certicateofcompliance
Note: Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine 
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
1
InstallingtheRearWheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
4
Procedure
1.Mountthewheelassemblyontotherearwheelhub 
(Figure2).
1
1
CEcertication
2
AdjustingtheRearCarrier 
FrameHeight
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Procedure
1.Slidetherearcarrierframeontotherearliftarm 
pivotrod(Figure3).Donotinstallthecarrierframe 
tothecuttingunitatthistime.
Rearcarrierframe
Figure3
Figure2
1.Wheelassembly
2.Rearwheelhub
2.Installthelugnuts(Figure2)andtightenthemto45 
to65ft-lb(3to5N-m).
1.Rearcarrierframe
2.Pivotrod
2.Raisetheliftarmsandcarrierframefully.
3.Pressdownononeendofthecarrierframeuntilthe 
upstopontheoppositeendcontactstheunderside 
ofthefootstep(Figure3).
Thedistancebetweentheupstopandtheunderside 
ofthefootstep,ontheendpresseddown,shouldbe 
approximately1/4inch(6mm).
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3.Upstop
4.Liftcylinder
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frameandproceedwiththesetupinstructions.
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A.Removetheclevispinsecuringtherodend
oftheliftcylindertotheliftarm(Figure3).
B.Loosenthehexnutsecuringtheclevistothe
cylinderrod.
C.Rotatetheclevisendinoroutuntilyou
attain1/4inch(6mm)clearance.Checkthe 
adjustmentandrepeatsteps2through3as 
required.
D.Tightenthehexnutandconnectthecylinder
rodendtotheliftarm(Figure3).
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MountingtheCarrierFrames
Figure4
1.Carrierframe
2.Mountinglink
3.Secureeachmountinglinktothecarrierframewith 
abolt(3/8x2-1/4inches),2washers,andalocknut, 
asshowninFigure4.Positionawasheroneach 
sideofthelinkwhenmounting.Torqueto31ft-lb 
(42N-m).
3.Bearinghousingcover
totheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
6
3
Bolt(3/8x2-1/4inches)
3
Locknut(3/8inch)
Procedure
1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Adjust 
thempertheCuttingUnitOperator’ sManual. 
2.Positionacarrierframeontoeachcuttingunit, 
aligningthemountingholeswiththemountinglinks 
(Figure4).
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InstallingtheFrontLiftArms
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2
Liftarm
2
2
Bolt(5/16x7/8inch)
2
2
Liftchain
4
Clevispin
4
Cotterpin
Procedure
1.Insertapivotrodintotheleftliftarmandalignthe 
mountingholes(Figure5).
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Figure5
1.Liftarm
2.Pivotrod
2.Securethepivotrodtotheliftarmwithabolt(5/16 
x7/8inch)andlockwasher.
3.Loosenthetopboltsecuringtheleftcounterbalance 
armtotheframe(Figure6).
8.Securetheotherendoftheliftchaintothehole 
intheliftarmmountingtabwithclevispinsand 
cotterpins.Usetheappropriateholeintheliftarm 
asdesignatedinFigure7.
Figure7
1.27inchcuttingunit(inner 
hole)
2.32inchcuttingunit(outer 
hole)
9.Repeattheprocedureontheright-handliftarm.
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MountingtheCuttingUnit 
DriveMotors
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Positionthecuttingunitsinfrontofthepivotrods.
2.Removethebearinghousingcover(Figure4)from 
theinsideendoftheright-handcuttingunit.Install
Figure6
1.Counterbalancearm
2.Topbolt
3.Bottombolt
4.Liftarmpivotpin
5.Tipperchain
6.Liftchain
7.Cylinderpin
4.Removethebottomboltandnutsecuringtheleft 
counterbalancearmtotheframe(Figure6).
5.Rotatethecounterbalancearmoutwardandremove 
theliftarmpivotpinandtipperchain(Figure6).
6.Positiontheliftarmbetweentheframemembers, 
alignthemountingholes,andinstallthepivot 
pin(Figure6).Insertthepivotpinsothatthe 
counterbalancearmtsintotheslotinthepin.Do 
notsecurethecounterbalancearmatthistime.
7.Secureoneendoftheliftchaintotheliftcylinder 
pinwithaclevispinandcotterpin.
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thecoverandgasket(suppliedwiththecuttingunit) 
ontheoutsideend.Locatethespidercoupling 
(Figure8)shippedinthebearinghousing.
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Figure8
1.Spidercoupling
2.Reelmotor
3.InserttheO-ring(suppliedwiththecuttingunit)on 
theangeofthedrivemotor(Figure8).
4.Mountthemotorandthespidercouplingtothe 
driveendofthecuttingunitandsecurethemwith2 
boltsprovidedwiththecuttingunit(Figure8).
5.Onthecenterandleft-handcuttingunits,remove 
thebearinghousingcoverandinstallthegasket 
(suppliedwiththecuttingunits).
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MountingtheCuttingUnits
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
Figure9
1.Thrustwasher
2.Carrierframe
2.Slidethecuttingunitcarrierframeontothepivot 
rodandsecureitwithaatwasherandange-head 
bolt(Figure9).
Note: Ontherearcuttingunit,positionthethrust 
washerbetweentherearofthecarrierframeandthe 
atwasher.
3.Secureatipperchaintothetopofeach27inch 
cuttingunitcarrierframeandtothebottomofeach 
32inchcuttingunitcarrierframewithabolt,washer, 
andlocknut(Figure10).
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3
3
Procedure
1.Slideathrustwasherontotheliftarmpivotrod 
(Figure9).
1.Tipperchain(27inch 
cuttingunits)
2.Tipperchain(32inch 
cuttingunits)
4.Greaseallliftarmandcarrierframepivotpoints.
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Figure10
3.Carrierframe
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InstallingtheCounterbalance 
Springs
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
3
Spring
1
3
Springshackle
6
Clevispin
6
Cotterpin
2
Shackle(32inchcuttingunitonly)
2
Springanchor(32inchcuttingunitonly)
4
Bolt(1/4x3/4inch)(32inchcuttingunitonly)
4
Locknut(32inchcuttingunitonly)
Note: Selectingthe#4holeposition(increasing 
thespringtension)willreducetheweightonthe 
inboardendofthecuttingunit,increasetheweight 
ontheoutboardendofthecuttingunit,andincrease 
traction.Selectingthe#2holepositionhasthe 
oppositeaffect.
Figure11
1.Cuttingunitlifttab
PrecautionsandSettingsforthe 
CounterbalanceSprings
Usecautionwhentensioningthespringsas 
theyareunderheavyload.
Thecounterbalancespringshelpbalancethecutting 
unitstoallowequalamountsofweight(downpressure) 
tobedistributedtoeachendofthecuttingunit.The 
springsalsotransferweightfromthecuttingunitstothe 
tractionunit,thereforeincreasingtraction.
Thesettingsrecommendedinthefollowingprocedures 
mayberequireminorchangestoachieveoptimum 
performanceforyourturfconditions.Theweight,at 
eachendofthecuttingunit,canbecheckedeasilywitha 
springscale.
•Increasingthespringtensionreducestheweight   
oninboardendofthecuttingunitandincreases   
theweightontheoutboardend. 
•Decreasingthespringtensionincreasestheweight   
ontheinboardendofthecuttingunitandreduces   
theweightonoutboardend. 
2.Securetheotherendofthespringtotheappropriate 
hole(seebelow)onthefrontandrearcounterbalance 
arms(Figure12andFigure13)withthespring 
shackle,clevispin,andcotterpin.
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Note: Ontherearcounterbalancespring,installthe 
vinylcoveroverthespringbeforeinstalling.
Note: Increasingthespringtensionwillreduce 
theweightontheinboardendofthecuttingunit, 
increasetheweightontheoutboardendofthe 
cuttingunit,andincreasetraction.Decreasingthe 
springtensionhastheoppositeeffect.
InstallingtheCounterbalanceSprings 
on27InchCuttingUnits
1.Hookthespringintothethirdholefromthetopon 
theinboardsideofbothfrontcuttingunitlifttabs 
andontherearcuttingunitlifttab(Figure11).
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Figure12
1.Counterbalancearm
2.Topbolt
3.Bottombolt
5.Clevispinandcotterpin
InstallingtheCounterbalanceSprings 
on32InchCuttingUnits
1.Mountaspringanchortotherearinboardsideof 
eachfrontcuttingunitlifttabwith2bolts(1/4x3/4 
inch)andlocknuts,asshowninFigure14.
Figure14
1.Cuttingunitlifttab
2.Onthefrontcuttingunits,hookthespringintothe 
secondholefromthebottom(#3position)inthe 
springanchor(Figure14).
Figure13
1.Rearcounterbalance 
spring
2.Vinylcover
3.Springshackle
3.Insertthebreakerbarintothesquareholeinthe 
counterbalancearmandpivotthearmbacktoits 
originalposition,aligningthemountingholes.
4.Securethebottomofthecounterbalancearmtothe 
framewiththeboltandnutpreviouslyremoved. 
Tightenthetopbolt(Figure12).
5.Totensionthecounterbalancesprings,proceedas 
follows:
A.Removethecotterpinandclevispinsecuringthe
springshackletothecounterbalancearm.Do 
notremovetheotherclevispin.
B.Movetheshackleupordownonthe
counterbalancearmuntilitisalignedwiththe 
desiredholeonthearm.Installtheclevispin 
andcotterpin.
Note: Selectingthe#4holeposition(increasing 
thespringtension)willreducetheweightonthe 
inboardendofthecuttingunit,increasetheweight 
ontheoutboardendofthecuttingunit,andincrease 
traction.Selectingthe#2holepositionhasthe 
oppositeaffect.
3.Ontherearcuttingunit,hookthespringintothetop 
holeontherearcuttingunitlifttab.
Note: Increasingthespringtensionwillreduce 
theweightontheinboardendofthecuttingunit, 
increasetheweightontheoutboardendofthe 
cuttingunit,andincreasetraction.Decreasingthe 
springtensionhastheoppositeaffect.
4.Securetheotherendofthespringtotheappropriate 
hole(seebelow)onthefrontandrearcounterbalance 
arms(Figure15andFigure16)withthespring 
shacklewiththechain,clevis,clevispin,andcotter 
pin.
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Note: Onrearcounterbalancespring,installthe 
vinylcoveroverthespringbeforeinstalling.
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Figure15
1.Counterbalancearm
2.Topbolt
3.Bottombolt
5.Clevispinandcotterpin
6.Chain,clevis,andclevis
B.Movetheshackleupordownonthe
counterbalancearmuntilitisalignedwiththe 
desiredholeonthearm.Installtheclevispin 
andcotterpin.
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AddingRearBallast
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
pin
Varies
Procedure
ThisunitcomplieswithANSlB71.4–2004Standardsand 
allapplicableEuropeanrequirementswhenequipped 
withrearballast.Usethefollowingcharttodetermine 
theweightorcombinationsofweightsneeded.
Rearweightkit(s)
Figure16
1.Rearcounterbalance 
spring
2.Vinylcover
3.Springshackle
5.Securetheotherendofthespringtothesecondhole 
fromthetopwiththespringshacklewiththechain, 
clevis,clevispin,andcotterpin(Figure15).
6.Ontherearcounterbalancearms,installthevinyl 
coveroverthespringbeforehookingtheotherend 
ofthespringintothespringshackleinthesecond 
holefromthetop(Figure16).
7.Insertthebreakerbarintothesquareholeinthe 
counterbalancearmandpivotthearmbacktoits 
originalposition,aligningthemountingholes.
8.Securethebottomofthecounterbalancearmtothe 
framewiththeboltandnutpreviouslyremoved. 
Tightenthetopbolt(Figure15).
CuttingUnitConguration
Standardmachinewith27inch 
cuttingunits
Standardmachinewith27inch 
cuttingunits&baskets
Standardmachinewiththree 
wheeldrivekit&27inch 
cuttingunits
Standardmachinewiththree 
wheeldrivekit,27inchcutting 
units&baskets
Standardmachinewith32inch 
cuttingunits
Standardmachinewith32inch 
cuttingunits&threewheel 
drivekit
WeightKitsRequired
(1)83-9370 
(2)83-9390
(1)83-9370(3)83-9390 
(2)94-3698
(1)83-9390 
(1)83–9370
(2)83-9390(2)94-3698 
(1)83–9370
(3)83-9390(2)94-3698 
(1)83–9370
(1)83-9370(2)83-9390 
(1)94–3698
Note: Allcongurationsrequirecalciumchlorideinthe 
reartire.Thetireshouldbelledtoapproximately75% 
capacity(levelwiththevalveatthetop)(60lb(27kg) 
uidor74lb(33.5kg)tireanduid).
Important: Ifapunctureoccursinatirewith 
calciumchloride,removetheunitfromtheturfarea 
asquicklyaspossible.T opreventpossibledamage 
totheturf,immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawith 
water.
9.Totensionthecounterbalancespringsproceedas 
follows:
A.Removethecotterpinandclevispinsecuringthe
springshackletothecounterbalancearm.Do 
notremovetheotherclevispin.
EitherType1(77%)orType2(94%)commercial 
calciumchlorideakemaybeused.
Plainwaterfreezessolidat32°F(0°C).The3-1/2lb. 
(1.6kg)calciumchlorideto1gallon(3.8l)ofwater
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solutionisslushfreeto-12°F(-24°C)andwillfreeze 
solidat-52°F(-46°C).The5lb.(2.3kg)pergallon(liter) 
solutionisslushfreeto-50°F(-45°C)andwillfreeze 
solidat-62°F(-52°C).
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan 
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks 
andamesawayfrombattery.
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ActivatingandChargingthe 
Battery
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
Ifthebatteryisnotlledwithelectrolyteoractivated, 
bulkelectrolytewith1.260specicgravitymustbe 
purchasedfromalocalbatterysupplyoutletandadded 
tothebattery.
1.Removethellercapsfromthebatteryandslowlyll 
eachcelluntiltheelectrolyteisjustabovetheplates.
3.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger 
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.
4.Removethellercaps.Slowlyaddelectrolyteto 
eachcelluntilthelevelisuptothellring.Install 
thellercaps.
Important: Donotoverllthebattery. 
Electrolytewilloverowontootherpartsofthe 
machineandseverecorrosionanddeterioration 
willresult.
5.Installthepositivecable(red)tothepositive(+) 
terminalandthenegativecable(black)tothe 
negative(-)terminalofthebatteryandsecurethem 
withboltsandnuts.Slidetherubberbootoverthe 
positiveterminaltopreventapossibleshortfrom 
occurring.
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage 
themachineandcablescausingsparks.Sparks 
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode, 
resultinginpersonalinjury.
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disconnect
thenegative(black)
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhich 
isadeadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
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2.Replacethellercapswiththeventspointingto 
therear(towardthefueltank)andconnecta3to4 
ampbatterychargertothebatteryposts.Chargethe 
batteryatarateof3to4amperesfor4to8hours.
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connect
thepositive(red)battery
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ProductOverview
10
InstallingCECompliantDecals
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
1
Procedure
IfyouaresettingupthisunitforuseintheEuropean 
Union(CE),installtheCEcompliantdecalsovertheir 
UScounterpartsasfollows:
Note: RefertoSafetyandInstructionalDecalsfor 
illustrationsofthesedecals.
1.Installdecal104-3994overdecal104-3991.
2.Installdecal106-8119overdecal104-4096.
Controls
TractionandStoppingPedal
Thetractionpedal(Figure17)hasthreefunctions:to 
makethemachinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward, 
andtostopthemachine.Usingtheheelandtoeofthe 
rightfoot,pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforward 
andthebottomofthepedaltomovebackwardorto 
assistinstoppingwhenmovingforward(Figure18). 
Also,allowthepedaltomoveormoveittotheneutral 
positiontostopthemachine.Donottherestheelof 
yourfootonreversewhenoperatingforward.
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Breaking-inaNewMachine
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Whentheengineisstartedforthersttime,orafter 
overhaulingtheengine,operatethemachineinforward 
andreverseforonetotwominutes.Alsooperatethelift 
leverandreeldriveswitchtobesureofproperoperation 
ofallparts.
Turnthesteeringwheeltotheleftandrighttocheck 
thesteeringresponse.Thenshuttheengineoffand 
checkforoilleaks,looseparts,andanyothernoticeable 
malfunctions.
Shuttheengineoffandwaitforallmoving 
partstostopbeforecheckingforoilleaks,loose 
parts,andothermalfunctions.
Figure17
1.Tractionpedal
2.Speedselector
Figure18
SpeedSelector
Thespeedselectorisacamleveratthesideofthe 
tractionpedal(Figure17)thatcanberotatedtomaintain 
desiredspeed.Thereversepedalstop(underthepedal)
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(Figure17)issetatthefactorytoprovide3MPH 
maximumspeedinreverse.
StarterSwitch
CuttingUnitLiftLeverLock
Thecuttingunitliftleverlock(Figure19)lockscutting 
unitsintheraisedpositionfortransporting.
Thestarterswitch(Figure19),usedtostart,stop,and 
preheattheengine,hasthreepositions:Off,On,and 
Start.RotatethekeyclockwisetotheOnpositionand 
holdituntiltheglowpluglightgoesout.Thenrotate 
thekeyclockwisetotheStartpositiontoengagethe 
startermotor.Releasethekeywhentheenginestarts. 
ThekeywillmoveautomaticallytotheOnposition.To 
shuttheengineoff,rotatethekeycounterclockwiseto 
theOffposition.Removethekeyfromtheswitchto 
preventaccidentalstarting.
CuttingUnitDriveSwitch
Theswitch(Figure19)hastwopositions:Engageand 
Disengage.Thepush-pullswitchoperatesasolenoid 
valveonthevalvebank,todrivethecuttingunits.
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure20)indicatesthetotalhoursof 
machineoperation.Thehourmeterstartstofunction 
wheneverthekeyswitchisrotatedtotheOnposition.
Figure19
1.Starterswitch
2.Throttle
3.Cuttingunitdriveswitch
5.Cuttingunitliftleverlock
Throttle
Movingthethrottle(Figure19)upwardincreasesthe 
enginespeedanddownwarddecreasestheenginespeed.
CuttingUnitLiftLever
Theliftlever(Figure19)hasthreepositions:Lower, 
Raise,andNeutral.Tolowerthecuttingunitstothe 
ground,movetheliftleverforward.Whenloweringthe 
cuttingunits,makesurethatthefronthydrauliccylinder 
iscompletelyretractedbeforereleasingtheliftlever. 
Thecuttingunitswillnotoperateunlessthecylinderis 
retracted.Toraisethecuttingunits,pulltheliftlever 
rearwardtotheRaiseposition.
Figure20
1.Oilpressurelight
2.Alternatorlight
3.Highwatertemperature 
shut-downlight
6.Reeloperatinglight
OilPressureLight
Theoilpressurelight(Figure20)glowsiftheengineoil 
pressuredropsbelowasafelevel.
WaterTemperatureLight
Thewatertemperaturelight(Figure20)glowsand 
theengineautomaticallyshutsdownwhentheengine 
coolanttemperaturegetstoohigh.
AlternatorLight
Thealternatorlight(Figure20)shouldbeoffwhen 
theengineisrunning.Ifitison,checkandrepairthe 
chargingsystemasnecessary.
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GlowPlugIndicator
Theindicatorlight(Figure20)willglowwhenglow 
plugsareoperating.
ReelEngageIndicator
Thereelengageindicatorlight(Figure20)willglow 
whenreelsareloweredtocuttingposition.
ParkingBrake
Whenevertheengineisshutoff,engagetheparking 
braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine. 
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pullbackonthelever.
ReelSpeedControl
Toobtainthedesiredcliprate(reelspeed),rotatethe 
reelspeedcontrolknob(Figure21)totheappropriate 
settingfortheheight-of-cutsettingandmowerspeed. 
RefertoSettingtheReelSpeed.
Figure21
1.Reelspeedcontrol
BacklapControl
Rotatetheknob(Figure21)toRforbacklappingandto 
Fformowing.Donotchangetheknobpositionwhen 
thereelsarerotating.
Figure22
1.Fuelshut-off(underthefueltank)
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange 
withoutnotice.
Transportwidthwith27inch 
cuttingunits
Transportwidthwith32inch 
cuttingunits
Widthofcut
Length
Heightwithouttheseat
NetWeight(withoutcutting 
units)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand 
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto 
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour 
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto 
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments 
andaccessories.
72inches(183cm)
85inches(216cm)
96inches(244cm)
44inches(112cm)
1,250lbs.(567kg)
SeatAdjustment
Movetheleveronthesideoftheseatoutward,slidethe 
seatforwardorrearwardtothedesiredposition,and 
releasethelevertolocktheseatintoposition.
FuelShut-OffValve
Closethefuelshut-offvalve,underthefueltank 
(Figure22),whenstoringthemachine.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe 
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch, 
someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand 
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Lowerthecuttingunitstotheground,setthe 
parkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromthe 
ignitionswitchbeforeservicingormaking 
adjustmentstothemachine.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval: Beforeeachuseordaily
Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase; 
however,theoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandafter 
theengineisrststarted.
Crankcasecapacityisapproximately3.5qt.(3.3l)with 
thelter.
Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthefollowing 
specications:
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Figure23
1.Dipstick
3.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevelonthe 
dipstick.
TheoillevelshouldbeuptotheFullmark.
4.IftheoillevelisbelowtheFullmark,removethe 
llcap(Figure24)andaddoiluntilthelevelreaches 
theFullmarkonthedipstick.Donotoverll. 
Important: Besuretokeeptheengineoillevel 
betweentheupperandlowerlimitsontheoil 
gauge.Enginefailuremayoccurasaresultof 
overllingorunderllingtheengineoil.
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ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyour 
distributorineither15W-40or10W -30viscosity .
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,stoptheengine, 
settheparkingbrake,andremovethekeyfromthe 
ignitionswitch.
2.Removethedipstick,wipeitclean,andinstallit, 
ensuringthatitisfullyseated(Figure23).
Figure24
1.Oilllcap
Important: Whenaddingengineoilorlling 
oil,theremustbeclearancebetweentheoilll 
deviceandtheoilllholeinthevalvecoveras 
showninFigure25.Thisclearanceisnecessary 
topermitventingwhenlling,whichprevents 
oilfromoverrunningintothebreather.
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Figure25
1.Clearance
5.Installthedipstickandtheoilllcap.Closethe 
hood.
6.Startandruntheengineatidlefor30seconds.Shut 
theengineoff.Wait30secondsandchecktheoil 
level.Ifneeded,addoiltoraisetheleveltotheFull 
markonthedipstick.
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term 
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand 
illness.
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BiodieselReady
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuel 
ofuptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).The 
petrodieselportionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur. 
Observethefollowingprecautions:
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AddingFuel
Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelwith 
low(<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent. 
Theminimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchase 
fuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daysto 
ensurefuelfreshness.
Fueltankcapacity: 6.5gallons(24.6l)
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures 
above20°F(-7°C)andwintergrade(No.1-Dor 
No.1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useof 
wintergradefuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslower 
ashpointandcoldowcharacteristicswhichwillease 
startingandreducefuellterplugging.
Useofsummergradefuelabove20°F(-7°C)will 
contributetowardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreased 
powercomparedtowintergradefuel.
Important: Donotusekeroseneorgasoline 
insteadofdieselfuel.Failuretoobservethis 
cautionwilldamagetheengine.
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Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely 
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor 
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers 
andcandamageproperty.
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Note: Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.This 
willminimizepossiblebuildupofcondensationinside 
thefueltank.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Usingacleanrag,cleantheareaaroundthefuel 
tankcap.
3.Removethecapfromthefueltank(Figure26).
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Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static 
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark 
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor 
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers 
andcandamageproperty.
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Figure26
1.Fueltankcap
4.Fillthetanktoabout1inch(25mm)belowthe 
topofthetank(bottomofthellerneck).Donot 
overll.
5.
6.Wipeupanyfuelthatmayhavespilledtopreventa 
rehazard.
CheckingtheCoolingSystem
ServiceInterval: Beforeeachuseordaily
Cleandebrisoffofthescreen,oilcooler,andfront 
oftheradiatordailyandmoreoftenifconditionsare 
extremelydustyanddirty.RefertoRemovingDebris 
fromtheCoolingSystem.
Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solution 
ofwaterandpermanentethyleneglycolantifreeze. 
Checkthelevelofcoolantintheexpansiontankatthe 
beginningofeachdaybeforestartingtheengine.The 
capacityofthecoolingsystemis5.25quarts(5l).
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3.Ifthecoolantlevelislow,replenishthesystem. Do 
notoverll.
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,thepressurized, 
hotcoolantcanescapeandcauseburns.
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1.Carefullyremovetheradiatorcap(Figure27).
Figure27
1.Radiatorcap
2.Checkthelevelofcoolantintheradiatorand 
expansiontank(Figure28).
Theradiatorshouldbelledtothemiddleofthe 
horizontalllerneck.Theexpansiontankshould 
belledhalfwaybetweentheFullandLowmarks.
4.Installtheradiatorandexpansiontankcaps.
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid
ServiceInterval: Beforeeachuseordaily
Thehydraulicreservoirislledatthefactorywith 
approximately3.3USgallons(12.5l)ofhighquality 
hydraulicuid.Checkthelevelofthehydraulic 
uidbeforetheengineisrststartedanddaily 
thereafter.Therecommendedreplacementuidisas 
follows:
ToroPremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid (Availablein 
5gallonpailsor55gallondrums.Seethepartscatalogor 
yourT orodistributorforpartnumbers.)
Alternateuids:IftheT orouidisnotavailable,other 
uidsmaybeusedprovidedtheymeetallthefollowing 
materialpropertiesandindustryspecications.Toro 
doesnotrecommendtheuseofsyntheticuid.Consult 
withyourlubricantdistributortoidentifyasatisfactory 
product.
Note: Torowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamage 
causedbyimpropersubstitutions,souseonlyproducts 
fromreputablemanufacturerswhowillstandbehind 
theirrecommendation.
HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPointAnti-wearHydraulic 
Fluid,ISOVG46
MaterialProperties:
Viscosity,ASTMD445
ViscosityIndexASTM 
D2270 
PourPoint,ASTMD97
IndustrySpecications:
VickersI-286-S(QualityLevel),VickersM-2950-S 
(QualityLevel),DenisonHF-0
cSt@100°C7.9to8.5 
140to160
1.Expansiontank
Figure28
Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless, 
makingitdifculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditive 
forthehydraulicsystemoilisavailablein2/3oz.(20 
ml)bottles.Onebottleissufcientfor4-6gal(15-22 
l)ofhydraulicoil.Orderpartno.44-2500fromyour 
authorizedTorodistributor.
BiodegradableHydraulicFluid-Mobil224H
ToroBiodegradableHydraulicFluid(Availablein5 
gallonpailsor55gallondrums.SeepartscatalogorT oro 
distributorforpartnumbers.)
Alternateuid:MobilEAL224H 
Note:Thisisvegetable-oilbasedbiodegradable 
oiltestedandapprovedbyT oroforthismodel. 
Thisuidisnotasresistanttohightemperaturesas 
standarduid,sobesuretofollowtherecommended 
uidchangeintervalswiththisuid.Contamination
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bymineral-basedhydraulicuidswillchangethe 
biodegradabilityandtoxicityofthisoil.Whenchanging 
fromstandarduidtothebiodegradabletype,be 
certaintofollowtheapprovedushingprocedure. 
ContactyourlocalToroDistributorfordetails.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe 
cuttingunits,andstoptheengine.
Note: Thetiresareover-inatedforshipping. 
Therefore,releasesomeoftheairtoreducethepressure 
beforeusingthemachineforthersttime.
CheckingtheReeltoBedknife 
Contact
2.Checktheuidlevelbyviewingitinthesightgauge 
(Figure29).
Iftheuidiscold,thelevelshouldbeatthebottom 
ofthegauge.Iftheuidishot,thelevelshouldbe 
atthecenterofthegauge.
Figure29
1.Hydraulicreservoircap
3.Topreventsystemcontamination,cleanthetopof 
thehydraulicuidcontainersbeforepuncturing. 
Ensurethatthepourspoutandfunnelareclean. 
Also,cleanaroundthehydraulicreservoircap.
2.Sightgauge
ServiceInterval: Beforeeachuseordaily
Eachdaybeforeoperating,checkreeltobedknife 
contact,regardlessifthequalityofcuthadpreviously 
beenacceptable.Theremustbelightcontactacross 
thefulllengthofthereelandthebedknife(referto 
AdjustingtheReeltoBedknifeinthecuttingunit 
Operator’sManual ).
ChecktheTorqueoftheWheel 
Nuts
ServiceInterval: Afterthersthour
Aftertherst10hours
Every250hours
Torquethewheellugnutsto45to65ft-lb(61to88 
N-m).
Failuretomaintainpropertorqueofthewheel 
nutscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
4.Iftheuidlevelisnotatleastatthebottomofthe 
gaugewhenitiscold,removethecapfromthe 
hydraulicuidreservoir(Figure29)andslowlyll 
thereservoirwithhighqualityhydraulicuiduntil 
thelevelinitreachesthebottomofthesightgauge.
Donotoverll.
5.Installthereservoircap.Wipeupanyuidthatmay 
havespilled.
CheckingtheTirePressure
ServiceInterval: Beforeeachuseordaily
Checktoensurethattheairpressureinthetiresis 
16–20psi(110–138kPa).
Important: Maintaintherecommendedpressure 
inalltirestoensureagoodquality-of-cut 
andpropermachineperformance.
under  -inate.
Do  not
BleedingtheFuelSystem
Bleedthefuelsystembeforestartingtheengineifany 
ofthefollowingsituationshaveoccurred:
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Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor 
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers 
andcandamageproperty.
Note: Normally,theengineshouldstartafterthe 
abovebleedingproceduresarefollowed.However,if 
theenginedoesnotstart,airmaybetrappedbetween 
injectionpumpandinjectors;refertoBleedingAir 
fromtheInjectors.
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1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandensurethat 
thefueltankisatleasthalffull.
2.Openthehood.
3.Loosentheventplugontopoffuellter/water 
separator(Figure30).
StartingandStoppingthe 
Engine
Important:Youmustbleedthefuelsystembefore 
startingtheengineifyouarestartingtheengine 
forthersttime,theenginehasstoppeddueto 
lackoffuel,oryouhaveperformedmaintenanceon 
thefuelsystem;refertoBleedingtheFuelSystem.
StartingtheEngine
1.Sitontheseat,keepyourfootoffofthetraction 
pedalsothatitisinNeutral,engagetheparking 
brake,setthethrottletotheFastposition,and 
ensurethatthereeldriveswitchisintheDisengage 
position.
2.TurntheignitionswitchtotheOnpositionand 
holdituntiltheglowpluglightgoesout,thenrotate 
thekeyclockwisetotheStartpositiontoengage 
thestartermotor.Releasethekeywhentheengine 
starts.
Important: Topreventoverheatingofthe 
startermotor,donotengagethestarterlonger 
than10seconds.After10secondsofcontinuous 
cranking,wait60secondsbeforeengagingthe 
startermotoragain.
3.Runtheengineatlowidlespeeduntilitwarmsup.
StoppingtheEngine
1.MovethereeldriveswitchtotheDisengage 
position,settheparkingbrake,andmovethe 
throttletothelowidleposition.
Figure30
1.Fuellter/waterseparator
2.Ventplug
3.Drainvalve
4.TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOn 
position.Theelectricfuelpumpwillbegin 
operation,therebyforcingairoutaroundthevent 
plug.LeavethekeyintheOnpositionuntilasolid 
streamoffuelowsoutaroundtheplug.
5.TightentheplugandturnthekeytotheOff 
position.
2.TurnthekeytotheOffpositionandremoveit 
fromtheswitch.
3.Closethefuelshut-offvalvebeforestoringthe 
machine.
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CheckingtheOperationofthe
TowingtheTractionUnit
InterlockSwitches
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily 
Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected 
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate 
unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
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1.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeissetandall 
bystandersareawayfromtheareaofoperation. 
Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.
2.Withtheoperatoroffoftheseat,thebacklapknob 
intheFposition,thetractionpedalinneutral,the 
parkingbrakeengaged,andthereelswitchinthe 
Offposition,theengineshouldstart.Ifeither 
thetractionpedalispressedorthereelswitchis 
turnedOn,withtheoperatoroffoftheseat,the 
engineshouldstop.Correcttheproblemifitisnot 
operatingproperly .
Incaseofanemergency,themachinecanbetowedfor 
ashortdistance.However,wedonotrecommendthis 
asastandardprocedure.
Important: Donottowthemachinefasterthan2 
to3MPHbecausethedrivesystemmaybecome 
damaged.Ifthemachinemustbemoveda 
considerabledistance,transportitonatruckor 
trailer.
1.Locatethebypassvalveonthepump(Figure31) 
androtateit90°(thebypassvalvelevershouldbe 
horizontalwhenitisopen).
Figure31
1.Bypassvalve
3.Withtheenginerunning,theoperatoroffofthe 
seat,andthebacklapknobintheRposition, 
theengineshouldnotstopwhenthereelswitch 
isturnedOn.Correcttheproblemifitisnot 
operatingproperly .
4.Withtheenginerunning,theoperatoroffofthe 
seat,andthebacklapknobintheRposition,the 
engineshouldstopifthetractionpedalisengaged. 
Correcttheproblemifitisnotoperatingproperly.
5.Withtheoperatorontheseat,theenginerunning, 
andthereelswitchintheOnposition,thedash 
indicatorlightshouldbeglowingandthereelmotors 
turningwhentheliftcylinderisfullyretracted.As 
theliftcylinderisextended,thelightshouldgoout 
andthereelmotorsshouldstopturning.Correct 
theproblemifitisnotoperatingproperly.
6.Withtheoperatorontheseat,theenginemust 
notstartwitheitherthereelswitchengagedorthe 
tractioncontrolengaged.Correcttheproblemifit 
isnotoperatingproperly.
2.Beforestartingtheengine,closethebypassvalve 
byrotatingit90°(thebypassvalvelevershouldbe 
verticalwhenclosed).Donotstarttheenginewhen 
thevalveisopen.
OperatingCharacteristics
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess 
of85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancause 
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof 
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis 
machine.
Practiceoperatingthemachineandbecomethoroughly 
familiarwithit.Becauseofitshydrostatictransmission, 
itscharacteristicsdifferfrommanyturfmaintenance 
machines.Pointstoconsiderwhenoperatingarethe 
tractiondrive,enginespeed,andloadonthecutting 
units.Regulatethetractionpedaltokeeptheengine 
RPMhighandsomewhatconstantwhilemowingto 
maintainadequatepowerforthetractionandcutting
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units.Adjustthespeedselectortomaintainconstant
groundspeedandqualityofcut.However,whenon 
hillyterrain,donotusethespeedselector.
Followtheoperatingguidelinespresentedinthismanual 
andknowhowtooperatethemachinesafelyonall 
typesofterrain.Hills(orslopes)over15degreesshould 
betraversedormowedupanddown,notsidetoside, 
andhillsover20degreesshouldgenerallybeavoided 
unlessspecialsafeguards,skills,andconditionsexist. 
Alwaysplanwellaheadtoavoidtheneedforsudden 
stops,starts,orturns.Tostop,usethereversepedal 
forbraking.Beforestoppingtheengine,disengageall 
controls,movethethrottletotheSlowposition,and 
settheparkingbrake.
Figure33
1.Reelspeedcontrolknob
SettingtheReelSpeed
thecuttoensuresatisfactionwiththequality-of-cut. 
Thereelspeedknobmaybesetonepositionon 
eithersideofthepositionindicatedonthechart 
toaccountfordifferencesingrasscondition,grass 
lengthremoved,andpersonalpreferenceofthe 
superintendent.
4.Operatethemachineforseveraldays,thenexamine
VariableReelSpeedSelectionChart—5BladeReel
Figure32
Toachieveaconsistent,highquality-of-cutanda 
uniformaftercutappearance,itisimportantthatthe 
reelspeedbematchedtotheheight-of-cut.Adjustthe 
reelspeedcontrolsasfollows:
1.Verifytheheight-of-cutsettingonthecuttingunits.
HeightofCut(inches)
2-1/2(2.50)
2-3/8(2.38)
2-1/4(2.25)
2-1/8(2.13)
2(2.00)
3WD
Speeds
3–5MPH
3
3
4
4
4
2WD
Speeds
6–7MPH
5
5
5
5
Usingthecolumnofthechartlistingeither5or 
8bladereels,ndtheheightofcutlistingnearest 
theactualheight-of-cutsetting.Lookacrossthe 
charttondthenumbercorrespondingtothat 
height-of-cut.
2.EnsurethatthebacklapknobissetintheForward 
(F)position(Figure33).
3.Turnthereelspeedcontrolknob(Figure33)tothe 
numbersettingdeterminedinstep1.
*Thisheight-of-cutand/ormowingspeednotrecommended 
for5bladereels.
1-7/8(1.88)
1-3/4(1.75)
1-5/8(1.63)
1-1/2(1.50)
1-3/8(1.38)
1-1/4(1.25)
1-1/8(1.13)
1(1.00)
7/8(.88)
3/4(.75)
5/8(.63)
1/2(.50)
3/8(.38)
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
9
9*
9*
9*
9*
9*
9*
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VariableReelSpeedSelectionChart—8BladeReel
HeightofCut(inches)
2-1/2(2.50)
2-3/8(2.38)
2-1/4(2.25)
2-1/8(2.13)
2(2.00)
1-7/8(1.88)
1-3/4(1.75)
1-5/8(1.63)
1-1/2(1.50)
1-3/8(1.38)
1-1/4(1.25)
1-1/8(1.13)
1(1.00)
7/8(.88)
3/4(.75)
5/8(.63)
1/2(.50)
3/8(.38)
*Thisheight-of-cutand/ormowingspeednotrecommended 
for8bladereels.
3WD
Speeds
3–5MPH
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
6
7
9
9
9
6–7MPH
TrainingPeriod
Beforemowingwiththemachine,ndaclearareaand 
practicestartingandstopping,raisingandlowering 
cuttingunits,turning,etc.Thistrainingperiodwillbe 
benecialtotheoperatoringainingcondenceinthe 
performanceofthemachine.
anduseextremecautionbeforeturningtoreducethe 
riskoftippingorlosingcontrol.W atchcarefullyfor
2WD
Speeds
3
3
3
3
3
andavoidholesintheterrain,suddendrop-offs,and 
otherhiddenhazards.Topreventcostlydamageand 
downtime,familiarizeyourselfwiththewidthofthe 
machine.Donotattempttopassbetweenimmovable 
objectsplacedclosetogether.
InspectionandClean-UpAfter 
Mowing
Atthecompletionofthemowingoperation,thoroughly 
washthemachinewithagardenhose—withouta 
nozzle—sothatexcessivewaterpressurewillnotcause
5
5
contaminationanddamagetothesealsandbearings.
Makesurethattheradiatorscreen,radiator,andoil 
coolerarekeptfreeofdirtorgrassclippings.After 
cleaning,itisrecommendedthatthemachinebe
9
9*
9*
9*
9*
9*
inspectedforpossiblehydraulicuidleaks,damageor 
weartothehydraulicandmechanicalcomponents,and 
thecuttingunitscheckedforsharpnessandproperreel 
tobedknifeadjustment.
StandardControlModule 
(SCM)
TheStandardControlModuleisapottedelectronic 
deviceproducedinaonesizetsallconguration.The 
moduleusessolidstateandmechanicalcomponents 
tomonitorandcontrolstandardelectricalfeatures 
requiredforsafeproductoperation.
Themodulemonitorsinputsincludingneutral,parking 
brake,PTO ,start,backlap,andhightemperature.The 
moduleenergizesoutputsincludingPTO,Starter,and 
ETR(energizetorun)solenoid.
BeforeMowing
Inspecttheareafordebrisandclearareaifnecessary. 
Determinethebestdirectiontomowontheprevious 
mowingdirection.Alwaysmowinanalternatepattern 
fromthepreviousmowing,sothatthegrassbladeswill 
belessapttolaydownandthereforebedifcultto 
gatherbetweenthereelbladesandbedknife.
TransportOperation
Besurethatthecuttingunitsareinthefullyupposition, 
movethetractionpedalstopfromunderthepedalto 
allowfulltractionpedaltravel,andplacethethrottle 
controlintheFASTposition.Whileoperatingon 
slopesanduneventerrain,alwaysreduceyourspeed
Themoduleisdividedintoinputsandoutputs.Inputs 
andoutputsareidentiedbygreenLEDindicators 
mountedontheprintedcircuitboard.
Thestartcircuitinputisenergizedby12VDC.All 
otherinputsareenergizedwhenthecircuitisclosedto 
ground.EachinputhasaLEDthatisilluminatedwhen 
thespeciccircuitisenergized.UsetheinputLED’ s 
forswitchandinputcircuittroubleshooting.
Outputcircuitsareenergizedbyanappropriatesetof 
inputconditions.ThethreeoutputsincludePTO,ETR, 
andSTART.OutputLED’smonitorrelaycondition 
indicatingthepresenceofvoltageatoneofthree 
specicoutputterminals.
Outputcircuitsdonotdetermineoutputdevice 
integritysoelectricaltroubleshootingincludesoutput
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LEDinspectionandconventionaldeviceandwire 
harnessintegritytesting.Measuredisconnected 
componentimpedance,impedancethroughwire 
harness(disconnectatSCM),orbytemporarily”test 
energizing”thespeciccomponent.
1.Input
2.Backlap
3.Hightempshutdown
4.Hightempwarning(Not 
used)
6.PTOswitch
7.Parkbrakeoff
8.Neutral
TheSCMdoesnotconnecttoanexternalcomputeror 
handhelddevice,cannotbere–programmed,anddoes 
notrecordintermittentfaulttroubleshootingdata.
ThedecalontheSCMonlyincludessymbols.Three 
LEDoutputsymbolsareshownintheoutputbox. 
AllotherLED’ sareinputs.Figure34identiesthe 
symbols.
Figure34
9.Output
14.Power
HerearethelogicaltroubleshootingstepsfortheSCM 
device.
1.Determinetheoutputfaultyouaretryingtoresolve 
(PTO,Start,orETR).
2.MoveignitionswitchtotheOnpositionandensure 
theredpowerLEDisilluminated.
3.MoveallinputswitchestoensureallLED’ schange 
state.
4.Positioninputdevicesatappropriatepositionto 
achievetheappropriateoutput.Usethefollowing 
logiccharttodeterminetheappropriateinput 
condition.
•
•
•
conditionincluding:energizedtovoltage,closedto 
ground,andopentoground.
Eachrow(across)inthelogicchartbelowidenties 
inputandoutputrequirementsforeachspecic 
productfunction.Productfunctionsarelistedin 
theleftcolumn.Symbolsidentifyspeciccircuit
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Inputs
Function
Start 
Run(offunit) 
Run(onunit) 
Mow 
Backlap 
Hi-Temp
On
–
InNeutral
StartOnBrakeOffPTOOn
+
O
O
O
O
– 
–
O
–
HiT empBacklap
–
–
O
Note: -Indicatesacircuitclosedtoground.-LEDON 
OIndicatesacircuitopentogroundorde-energized-LEDOFF 
+Indicatesanenergizedcircuit(clutchcoil,solenoid,orstartinput)LEDON. 
""ABlankindicatesacircuitthatisnotinvolvedwiththelogic.
Totroubleshoot,turnonthekeywithoutstarting 
theengine.Identifythespecicfunctionthatdoes 
notworkandworkacrossthelogicchart.Inspect 
theconditionofeachinputLED’ stoensureit 
matchesthelogicchart.
IftheinputLED’ sarecorrect,checktheoutput 
LED.IftheoutputLEDisilluminatedbutthe 
deviceisnotenergized,measureavailablevoltageat 
theoutputdevice,continuityofthedisconnected 
device,andpotentialvoltageonthegroundcircuit 
(oatingground).Repairswillvarydependingon 
yourndings.
O
O
–
–
Outputs
Start
+
O 
O
ETR
+ 
+ 
+
PTO
O 
O 
O
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition. 
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Afterthersthour
Aftertherst5hours
Aftertherst8hours
Aftertherst10hours
Aftertherst50hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every50hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•T orquethewheellugnutsto45to65ft-lb(61to88N-m).
•Changethehydraulicoillter.
•Checktheconditionandtensionofthealternatorbelt.
•Checktheconditionandtensionofthehydraulicpumpbelt.
•T orquethewheellugnutsto45to65ft-lb(61to88N-m).
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•ChecktheengineRPM(idleandfullthrottle).
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checkthecoolingsystem.
•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checkthereeltobedknifecontact.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches.
•Drainwaterfromthewaterseparator.
•Removedebrisfromthescreen,oilcoolers,andradiator.(Cleanmorefrequently 
indirtyoperatingconditions.)
•Checktheelectrolytelevelandcleanthebattery.
•Checkthebatterycableconnections.
•Greasethebearingsandbushings.(Greaseimmediatelyaftereverywashing 
regardlessoftheintervallisted.)
•Checktheconditionandtensionofthealternatorbelt.
Every100hours
Every150hours
Every200hours
Every250hours
Every400hours
Every1,000hours
•Checktheconditionandtensionofthehydraulicpumpbelt.
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•Servicetheaircleaner.(Serviceitmorefrequentlyinextremelydirtyordusty 
conditions.)
•Changethehydraulicoillter.
•T orquethewheellugnutsto45to65ft-lb(61to88N-m).
•Checkthefuellinesandconnectionsfordeterioration,damage,orlooseconnections.
•Replacethefuelltercanister.
•Changethehydraulicuid.
•ChecktheengineRPM(idleandfullthrottle).
•Inspectthetractionlinkagemovement.
•Flushandreplacethecoolingsystemuidandhoses.
•Replaceallmovinghoses.
•Replacethethermostat.
•Drainandushthefueltank.
•Drainandushthehydraulictank.
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist
Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof:  MaintenanceCheckItem
Mon.
Checkthesafetyinterlockoperation.
Checkthebrakeoperation.
Checktheengineoillevel.
Checkthecoolingsystemuidlevel.
Drainthewater/fuelseparator.
Checktheairlter,dustcup,andburpvalve.
Checktheoilcooler,radiatorandscreenfordebris.
Checkforunusualenginenoises.
Checkforunusualoperatingnoises.
Checkthehydraulicsystemoillevel.
Checkthehydraulichosesfordamage.
Checkforuidleaks.
Checkthefuellevel.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checkinstrumentoperation.
Checkreel-to-bedknifeadjustment.
Checkheight-of-cutadjustment.
Lubricateallgreasettings.
Touchupdamagedpaint.
1.Checktheglowplugandinjectornozzlesifhardstarting,excesssmoke,orroughrunningisnoted.
1
2
Sat.
2.Immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted
NotationforAreasofConcern
Inspectionperformedby:
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Important:Refertoyour 
Information
Engine  Operator’  s  Man  ual
foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
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ServiceIntervalChart
Figure35
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously 
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.
Premaintenance 
Procedures
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RemovingtheHood
Removethehoodtoeasemaintenanceproceduresinthe 
engineareaofthemachine,asfollows:
1.Unlatchandraisethehood.
2.Removethecotterpinsecuringthehoodpivotto 
themountingbrackets(Figure36).
Lubrication
GreasingtheBearingsand 
Bushings
ServiceInterval: Every50hours(Greaseimmediately
aftereverywashingregardlessofthe 
intervallisted.)
Lubricateallgreasettingsforthebearingsandbushings 
withNo.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBaseGrease. 
Lubricatebearingsandbushingsimmediatelyafter  
everywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted.
Thegreasettinglocationsandquantitiesareasfollows:
•
Figure36
1.Cotterpin
3.Slidethehoodtotherightside,lifttheotherside, 
andpullitoutofthebrackets.
4.Reversetheproceduretoinstallthehood.
Figure37
•
Figure38
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•
Figure39
•
•
Figure42
•
Figure40
•
Figure43
Figure41
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EngineMaintenance
Cleaningoftheusedelementisnotrecommended 
duetothepossibilityofdamagetotheltermedia.
ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval: Every200hours(Serviceitmore
frequentlyinextremelydirtyordusty 
conditions.)
Checktheaircleanerbodyfordamagewhichcould 
causeanairleak.Replaceifdamaged.Checkthewhole 
intakesystemforleaks,damageorloosehoseclamps.
Servicetheaircleanerlteratthespeciedinterval. 
Changingtheairlterbeforeitisnecessaryonly 
increasesthechanceofdirtenteringtheenginewhen 
thelterisremoved.
Important: Besurethecoverisseatedcorrectly 
andsealswiththeaircleanerbody.
1.Releasethelatchessecuringtheaircleanercoverto 
theaircleanerbody(Figure44).
5.Inspectthenewlterforshippingdamage,checking 
thesealingendofthelterandthebody.Donot 
useadamagedelement.
6.Insertthenewlterbyapplyingpressuretotheouter 
rimoftheelementtoseatitinthecanister.Donot 
applypressuretotheexiblecenterofthelter.
7.Cleanthedirtejectionportlocatedintheremovable 
cover.Removetherubberoutletvalvefromthe 
cover,cleanthecavityandreplacetheoutletvalve.
8.Installthecoverorientingtherubberoutletvalvein 
adownwardposition—betweenapproximately5:00 
to7:00whenviewedfromtheend.
9.Securethelatches.
ChangingtheEngineOiland 
Filter
ServiceInterval: Aftertherst50hours
Every150hours
Figure44
1.Aircleanercoverlatch
2.Aircleanercover
2.Removethecoverfromtheaircleanerbody.
3.Beforeremovingthelter,uselowpressureair(40 
psi(276kPa),cleananddry)tohelpremovelarge 
accumulationsofdebrispackedbetweenoutside 
ofthelterandthecanister.Avoidusinghigh 
pressureairwhichcouldforcedirtthroughthe 
lterintotheintaketract.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthecutting 
units,settheparkingbrake,andturntheengineoff.
2.Removethedrainplug(Figure45)andlettheoil 
owintoadrainpan.
Figure45
1.Oildrainplug
3.Whentheoilstops,installthedrainplug.
4.Removetheoillter(Figure46).
Thiscleaningprocesspreventsdebrisfrommigrating 
intotheintakewhenthelterisremoved.
4.Removeanddiscardthelter(Figure44).
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Fuel
Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel 
vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.A 
reorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand 
othersandcancausepropertydamage.
Figure46
1.Oillter
5.Applyalightcoatofcleanoiltothenewlterseal.
6.Installthereplacementoilltertothelteradapter. 
Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket 
contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelteran 
additional1/2to2/3turn.
Important:Donotover-tightenthelter. 
7.Addoiltothecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe 
EngineOil.
•
•
•
•
CheckingtheFuelLinesand 
Connections
ServiceInterval: Every400hours—Checkthefuellines
andconnectionsfordeterioration, 
damage,orlooseconnections.
DrainingWaterfromtheWater 
Separator
ServiceInterval: Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Locatethefuellterandplaceacleancontainer 
underit.
2.Loosendrainvalveonbottomofltercanisterand 
allowthecontentstodrain(Figure47).
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Figure47
1.Fuellter/waterseparator 
canister
2.Ventplug
3.Drainvalve
3.Closeandtightenthedrainvalve.
Figure48
1.Fuelinjectors
2.SlowlymovethethrottletothefullFastposition.
ReplacingtheFuelFilter 
Canister
ServiceInterval: Every400hours
1.Placeacleancontainerunderthefuellterandclean 
areawheretheltercanistermounts.
2.Removeltercanisterandcleanthemounting 
surface(Figure47).
3.Lubricategasketonltercanisterwithcleanoil.
4.Installtheltercanisterbyhanduntilthegasket 
contactsmountingsurface,thenrotateitan 
additional1/2turn.
BleedingAirfromtheFuel 
Injectors
Note:Thisprocedureshouldbeusedonlyifthe 
fuelsystemhasbeenpurgedofairthroughnormal 
primingproceduresandtheenginewillnotstart;refer 
toBleedingtheFuelSystem.
3.TurnthekeyinthekeyswitchtotheStartposition 
andwatchthefuelowaroundtheconnector.When 
youobserveasolidowoffuel,turnthekeytothe 
Offposition.
4.Tightenthepipeconnectorsecurely.
5.Repeatsteps1through4ontheremainingnozzles.
1.Loosenthepipeconnectiontooneofthefuel 
injectors(Figure48).
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ElectricalSystem 
Maintenance
high,thebatterywillrundownmorerapidlythanif 
themachineisstoredinalocationwheretemperatures 
arecool.
Important: Beforeweldingonthemachine, 
disconnectbothcablesfromthebattery,bothwire 
harnessplugsfromtheelectroniccontrolmodule, 
andtheterminalconnectorfromthealternatorto 
preventdamagetotheelectricalsystem.
ServicingtheBattery
ServiceInterval: Every25hours—Checkthe
electrolytelevelandcleanthebattery.
Every25hours—Checkthebattery 
cableconnections.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
Checktheelectrolytelevelevery25operatinghoursor, 
ifmachineisinstorage,every30days.
Maintainthecelllevelwithdistilledordemineralized 
water.Donotllthecellsabovethebottomofthesplit 
ringinsideeachcell.Installthellercapswiththevents 
pointingtotherear(towardthefueltank).
Keepthetopofthebatterycleanbywashingit 
periodicallywithabrushdippedinammoniaor 
bicarbonateofsodasolution.Flushthetopsurfacewith 
wateraftercleaning.Donotremovethellcapswhile 
cleaning.
Batterycablesmustbetightontheterminalstoprovide 
goodelectricalcontact.
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage 
themachineandcablescausingsparks.Sparks 
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode, 
resultinginpersonalinjury.
•
disconnect
thenegative(black)
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhich 
isadeadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
•
•
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
Thebatteryelectrolytelevelmustbeproperlymaintained 
andthetopofthebatterykeptclean.Ifthemachineis 
storedinalocationwheretemperaturesareextremely
•
Ifcorrosionoccursattheterminals,disconnectthe 
cables,negative(–)cablerst,andscrapeclampsand 
terminalsseparately.Reconnectthecables,positive(+) 
cablerst,andcoattheterminalswithpetroleumjelly.
connect
thepositive(red)battery
Fuses
Thefusesintheelectricalsystemarelocatedontheback 
oftheinstrumentpanel(Figure49).
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1.Fuseblock
Figure49
Drive
AdjustingtheTractionDrive 
forNeutral
Ifthemachinemoveswhenthetractionpedalisinthe 
neutralposition,thetractioncammustbeadjusted.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandturnthe 
engineoff.
2.Raiseonefrontwheeloffoftheoorandplace 
supportblocksundertheframe.
Ifthemachineisnotsupportedadequately,it 
mayaccidentallyfall,injuringanyoneunder 
themachine.
3.Loosenthelocknutonthetractionadjustmentcam 
(Figure51).
Figure50
Figure51
1.Tractionadjustmentcam
Theenginemustberunningsoanal 
adjustmentofthetractionadjustmentcamcan 
beperformed.Contactwithhotormovingparts 
canresultinpersonalinjury.
Keephands,feet,face,andotherbodyparts 
awayfromthemufer,otherhotpartsofthe 
engine,andotherrotatingparts.
4.Starttheengineandrotatethecamhexinboth 
directionstodeterminethemidpositionofthe 
neutralspan.
5.Tightenthelocknutsecuringtheadjustment.
6.Stoptheengine.
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7.Removethesupportblocksandlowerthemachine 
totheshopoor.Testdrivethemachinetomake 
sureitdoesnotmovewhenthetractionpedalisin 
neutral.
CoolingSystem 
Maintenance
8.Afteradjustingthepumpplate,checktheneutral 
switchoperationandadjust,ifnecessary.
AdjustingtheNeutralSwitch
Wheneverthepumpplateisadjusted,checktheneutral 
switch(Figure52)operationand,ifnecessary,adjustit 
asfollows:
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandturnthe 
engineoff.
2.Loosenthelocknutsecuringtheswitchadjusting 
screw.Threaditawayfromtheswitchuntilthebolt 
headclearstheswitch.
RemovingDebrisfromthe 
CoolingSystem
ServiceInterval: Beforeeachuseordaily—Remove
debrisfromthescreen,oilcoolers, 
andradiator.(Cleanmorefrequently 
indirtyoperatingconditions.)
Every1,000hours/Every2years 
(whichevercomesrst)—Flushand 
replacethecoolingsystemuidand 
hoses.
Topreventthesystemfromoverheating,theradiator 
screen,radiator,andoilcoolermustbekeptclean.
1.Removetheradiatorscreenandcleananddebrisoff 
ofit(Figure53).
Figure52
1.Neutralswitch
3.Adjusttheswitchlocationuntilacircuitismade 
wheninneutralandbrokenwith1inch(2.5cm) 
travelofthetractionpedal.
4.Tightenthelocknut.
Figure53
1.Radiatorscreen
2.Workingfromthefansideoftheradiator,either 
spraytheradiatorwithahoseorblowitwith 
compressedair(Figure54).
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Figure54
1.Radiator
2.Oilcooler
3.Thoroughlycleantheoilcooler(Figure54)and 
removeanyotherdebristhatmayhavecollected 
aroundthecomponents.
4.Installthescreen.
BrakeMaintenance
AdjustingtheParkingBrake
1.Removebothfrontwheels.
2.MakesurethatthebrakeisintheOffposition.
3.Loosenthejamnutontheclevis(Figure55).
Figure55
1.Upperbrakelever
2.Clevis
4.Removethecotterpinsecuringthetopoftheclevis 
totheupperbrakelever.
5.Rotatetheclevis,oneturnatatime,todecreasethe 
distancebetweenthelevers
6.Installtheclevistotheupperbrakeleverandtighten 
thejamnut.Repeattheprocedureontheopposite 
sideofthemachine.
7.Afteranybrakeadjustment,operatethevehicleat 
alowspeed(oneMPHorless)andcheckthatthe 
brakesengageequallyonbothwheels.Adjustas 
necessary.
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BeltMaintenance
Makesurethebeltsareproperlytensionedto 
ensureproperoperationofthemachineandprevent 
unnecessarywear.Onnewbelts,checkthetensionafter 
8hoursoperation.
TensioningtheAlternatorBelt
ServiceInterval: Aftertherst8hours
Every50hours
Checkthetensionofthealternatorbeltbydepressing 
thebeltatmidspanofcrankshaftandalternatorpulleys 
with22lb(10kg)offorce.Anewbeltshoulddeect0.3 
to0.5inch(8to12mm).Ausedbeltshoulddeect0.4 
to0.55inch(10to14mm).Ifthedeectionisincorrect, 
completethefollowingproceduretotensionthebelt:
1.Loosenalternatormountingbolts.(Figure56).
Tightenthenutontheadjustmentrod(Figure57)until 
thedesiredbelttensionisattained.
Note: Tightenthebelttoeliminateslippage(squealing 
underload)butdonotovertighten.
Figure57
1.Adjustmentrod
Figure56
1.Alternatorbelt
2.Usingabar,rotatealternatoruntilproperbelt 
tensionisattained,thentightenmountingbolts.
TensioningtheHydraulic 
PumpBelt
ServiceInterval: Aftertherst8hours
Every100hours
Tensionanewhydraulicpumpbeltsothatitdeects
0.12inch(3mm)witha15to17lb(7to7.5kg)load
appliedmidwayinthespanofthebelt.Tensionaused 
beltsothatitdeects0.12inch(3mm)withan11to13 
lb(5to6kg)loadappliedmidwayinthespanofthebelt.
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ControlsSystem
Maintenance
AdjustingtheTractionPedal
Ifthetractionpedalcontactsthefootrestwhenitis 
pushedfullyforwardormaximumforwardtraction 
speedisunattainable,adjustthetractionpedallinkage.
1.Toexposethetractionrod,removetherightpanel.
2.Loosenthejamnutsoneachendofthetractionrod 
barrel(Figure58).
Figure59
1.Damper
2.Damperpivot
3.Pressthetractionpedalfullyforward.
4.Fullycompressthedamperandthenreleaseit, 
allowingittoextend0.08inch(2mm).Tightenthe 
locknutsecuringtheadjustment.
5.Whenthetractionpedalisfullypressedinthe 
rearwarddirection,thedampermustcontactthe 
reversestopbeforeextendingthedamper.
Figure58
1.Tractionrodbarrel
3.Rotatetherodbarreluntiltherequiredpedal 
clearanceortractionspeedisattained.
4.Tightenthejamnutssecuringtheadjustment.
5.Thestopforreversetravel(underthepedal)maybe 
adjustedforslowertravel.Speedsinexcessof3mph 
(5km/h)arenotrecommended.
6.Checktheneutralswitchadjustment.
AdjustingtheTractionPedal 
Damper
6.Checkneutralswitchadjustment.
1.Toexposethetractionpedaldamper,removethe 
right-handpanel.
2.Loosenthelocknutsecuringthedamperpivottothe 
damperbracket(Figure59).
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HydraulicSystem 
Maintenance
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid
ServiceInterval: Aftertherst5hours—Changethe
hydraulicoillter.
Every200hours—Changethe 
hydraulicoillter.
Every400hours/Y early(whichever 
comesrst)—Changethehydraulic 
uid.
UseagenuineTorooillterforreplacement.Referto 
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevelforreplacement 
hydraulicuidspecications.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthecutting 
units,settheparkingbrake,andturntheengineoff.
2.Ifonlythelteristobechanged,removethe 
reservoircapandinsertthereservoirplug(Figure60) 
toblocktheoutlet.Thiswillretainmostoftheuid 
inthereservoirwhenthelterisremoved.
Figure61
1.Hydraulicoillter
4.Applyalmofoilontheltergasket.Installthe 
lterbyhanduntilthegasketcontactsthemounting 
head;thentightenthelteranadditional3/4turn.
5.Fillthereservoirtotheproperlevel;referto 
CheckingtheHydraulicSystemFluid.
6.Placeallcontrolsinneutralorinthedisengaged 
positionandstarttheengine.Runtheengineatthe 
lowestpossibleRPMtopurgethesystemofair.
7.Runtheengineuntiltheliftcylindersextendand 
retractandforwardandreversewheelmotionis 
achieved.
8.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe 
reservoir.Addoilifnecessary.
9.Checkallconnectionsandhosesforleaks.
Figure60
1.Reservoirplug
3.Cleantheareaaroundthehydraulicoillter 
(Figure61).Removethelterfromthebottomof 
thelterhousingandallowtheoiltoowintoa 
drainpan.Useabottomtypelterwrench.Dispose 
oftheoillterproperly .
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan 
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluidinjected 
intotheskinmustbesurgicallyremovedwithin 
afewhoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththisform 
ofinjuryorgangrenemayresult.
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HydraulicSystemTestPorts
CuttingUnitSystem
Thetestportsareusedtotestpressureinthehydraulic 
circuits.ContactyourlocalTorodistributorfor 
assistance.
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Figure62
1.Testport#1
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Maintenance
BacklappingtheCuttingUnits
Whilebacklapping,thereelsmaystallandthen 
restart.Placingyourhandsorfeetinthereel 
areawhilebacklappingwillresultininjuryor 
death.
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1.Positionthemachineonaclean,levelsurface,lower 
thecuttingunits,stoptheengine,engagetheparking 
brake,andremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
2.Unlatchandraisethehoodtoexposethecontrols.
3.Rotatethebacklapknob,onthevalveblock 
(Figure64),totheBacklap(R)position.Rotatethe 
reelspeedknob(Figure64)toposition1.
Important: Donotrotatethebacklapknob 
fromtheForward(F)totheBacklap(R)position 
whiletheengineisrunningasdamagetothe 
reelsmayoccur.
Figure63
1.Testport#3
Figure64
1.Reelspeedknob
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4.Maketheinitialreeltobedknifeadjustments 
appropriateforbacklappingonallcuttingunits.Start 
theengineandsettheenginetolowidlespeed.
5.Engagethereelsbypullingouttheknobonthe 
instrumentpanel.
6.Applylappingcompoundwiththelonghandled 
brushsuppliedwiththemachine.
Contactwiththereelsorothermovingparts 
canresultinpersonalinjury.
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7.Tomakeanadjustmenttothecuttingunitswhile 
backlapping,turnthereelsoffbypushinginonthe 
knobontheinstrumentpanelandturningtheengine 
off.Afteradjustmentshavebeencompleted,repeat 
steps4through6.
Storage
PreparingtheTractionUnit
1.Thoroughlycleanthetractionunit,cuttingunits, 
andengine.
2.Checkthetirepressure.Inatealltractionunittires 
to16to20psi(110to138kPa).
3.Checkallfastenersforloosenessandtightenthem 
asnecessary.
4.Greaseallgreasettingsandpivotpoints.Wipeup 
anyexcesslubricant.
5.Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpaintedareas 
thatarescratched,chipped,orrusted.Repairany 
dentsinthemetalbody .
StoringtheBattery
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan 
explode.
8.Whenthebacklapoperationiscompleted,stopthe 
engine,rotatethebacklapknobtotheForward(F) 
position,setthereelspeedcontrolstothedesired 
mowingsettingandwashalllappingcompoundoff 
ofthecuttingunits.
Note: Additionalinstructionsandprocedureson 
backlappingareavailableintheToroSharpeningReel& 
RotaryMowersManual,FormNo.80-300SL.
Note: Forabettercuttingedge,runaleacrossthe 
frontfaceofthebedknifewhenthelappingoperationis 
completed.Thiswillremoveanyburrsorroughedges 
thatmayhavebuiltuponthecuttingedge.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks 
andamesawayfromit.
Ifthemachinewillbestoredmorethan30days,prepare 
thebatteryasfollows:
1.Removethebatteryterminalsfromthebatteryposts 
andremovethebatteryfromthemachine.
2.Cleanthebattery,terminals,andpostswithawire 
brushandbakingsodasolution.
3.Coatthecableterminalsandbatterypostswith 
Grafo112Xskin-overgrease(ToroPartNo.505-47) 
orpetroleumjellytopreventcorrosion.
4.Slowlyrechargethebatteryevery60daysfor24 
hourstopreventleadsulfationofthebattery.To 
preventthebatteryfromfreezing,makesureitis 
fullycharged.Thespecicgravityofafullycharged 
batteryis1.265to1.299.
5.Eitherstorethebatteryontheshelforonthe 
machine.Leavethecablesdisconnectedifitisstored 
onthemachine.Storeitinacoolatmosphereto 
avoidquickdeteriorationofthechargeinthebattery.
PreparingtheEngine
1.Draintheengineoilfromtheoilpanandreplace 
thedrainplug.
2.Removeanddiscardtheoillter.Installanewoil 
lter.
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3.Relltheoilpanwithdesignatedquantityofmotor 
oil.
4.Starttheengineandrunitatidlespeedfor 
approximatelytwominutes.
5.Stoptheengine.
6.Thoroughlydrainallfuelfromthefueltank,lines, 
andthefuellter/waterseparatorassembly .
7.Flushthefueltankwithfresh,cleandieselfuel.
8.Secureallfuelsystemttings.
9.Thoroughlycleanandservicetheaircleaner 
assembly.
10.Sealtheaircleanerinletandtheexhaustoutletwith 
weatherprooftape.
11.Checktheantifreezeprotectionandaddasneeded 
forexpectedminimumtemperatureinyourarea.
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Schematics
ElectricalSchematic(Rev.A)
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HydraulicSchematic(Rev.A)
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HydraulicSchematic,with3-WheelDriveKitInstalled(Rev .A)
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Toro General Commercial Products Warranty
   A Two-Year Limited Warranty 
Conditions and Products Covered
The Toro Company and its affi liate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant   
to an agreement between them, jointly warrant your Toro Commercial 
Product (“Product”) to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years or 1500 operational hours*, whichever occurs 
fi  rst. This warranty is applicable to all products with the exception of 
Aerators (refer to separate warranty statements for these products). 
Where a warrantable condition exists, we will repair the Product at no 
cost to you including diagnosis, labor, parts, and transportation. This 
warranty begins on the date the Product is delivered to the original 
retail purchaser.
* Product equipped with hour meter
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service
You are responsible for notifying the Commercial Products Distributor 
or Authorized Commercial Products Dealer from whom you purchased the Product as soon as you believe a warrantable condition 
exists. If you need help locating a Commercial Products Distributor or 
Authorized Dealer, or if you have questions regarding your warranty 
rights or responsibilities, you may contact us at:
   Toro Commercial Products Service Department 
   Toro Warranty Company 
   8111 Lyndale Avenue South 
   Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 
   952-888-8801 or 800-952-2740 
 E-mail: 
Owner Responsibilities
As the Product owner, you are responsible for required maintenance 
and adjustments stated in your Operator’s Manual . Failure to perform 
required maintenance and adjustments can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
Items and Conditions Not Covered
Not all product failures or malfunctions that occur during the warranty 
period are defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty does 
not cover the following:
Product failures which result from the use of non-Toro replace-
•
ment parts, or from installation and use of add-on, or modifi ed   
non-Toro branded accessories and products. A separate waranty 
may be provided by the manufacturer of these items. 
Product failures which result from failure to perform recomended 
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maintenance and/or adjustments. Failure to properly maintain 
your Toro product per the Recommended Maintenance listed in 
the Operator’s Manual  can result in claims for warranty being 
denied. 
Product failures which result from operating the Product in an 
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abusive, negligent or reckless manner. 
Parts subject to consumption through use unless found to be 
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defective. Examples of parts which are consumed, or used up, 
during normal Product operation include, but are not limited to, 
brake pads and linings, clutch linings, blades, reels, rollers and 
bearings (sealed or greasable), bed knives, aerator crankshaft 
and stomper arm bearings, tines, spark plugs, castor wheels and 
bearings, tires, fi lters, belts, and certain sprayer components   
such as diaphragms, nozzles, and check valves, etc.
Failures caused by outside infl uence. Conditions considered to be  
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outside infl uence include, but are not limited to, weather, storage   
practices, contamination, use of unapproved coolants, lubricants, 
additives, fertilizers, water, or chemicals, etc.
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Normal noise, vibration, wear and tear, and deterioration.
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Normal “wear and tear” includes, but is not limited to, damage to 
seats due to wear or abrasion, worn painted surfaces, scratched 
decals or windows, etc.
Parts
Parts scheduled for replacement as required maintenance are warranted for the period of time up to the scheduled replacement time 
for that part. Parts replaced under this warranty are covered for the 
duration of the original product warranty and become the property of 
Toro. Toro will make the fi nal decision whether to repair any existing   
part or assembly or replace it. Toro may use remanufactured parts for 
warranty repairs.
Note Regarding Deep Cycle Battery Warranty:
Deep cycle batteries have a specifi ed total number of kilowatt-hours   
they can deliver during their lifetime. Operating, recharging, and aintenance techniques can extend or reduce total battery life. As the batteries in this product are consumed, the amount of useful work between 
charging intervals will slowly decrease until the battery is completely 
worn out. Replacement of worn out batteries, due to normal consumption, is the responsibility of the product owner. Battery replacement 
may be required during the normal product warranty period at owner’s 
expense.
Maintenance is at Owner’s Expense
Engine tune-up, lubrication cleaning and polishing, replacement of 
fi  lters, coolant, and completing recommended maintenance are some 
of the normal services Toro products require that are at the owner’s 
expense.
General Conditions
Repair by an Authorized Toro Distributor or Dealer is your sole remedy 
under this warranty.
Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable 
for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connetion 
with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty, 
including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment 
or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use 
pending completion of repairs under this warranty. Except for the 
Emissions warranty referenced below, if applicable, there is no 
other express warranty. All implied warranties of merchantability 
and fi tness for use are limited to the duration of this express war-  
ranty.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential 
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the 
above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. This warranty 
gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights   
which vary from state to state.
Note regarding engine warranty:
The Emissions Control System on your Product may be covered by a 
separate warranty meeting requirements established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The hour limitations set forth above do not apply to 
the Emissions Control System Warranty. Refer to the Engine Emission 
Control Warranty Statement supplied with your product or contained in 
the engine manufacturer’s documentation for details.
   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 dissatisfi ed with your Distributor’s service or have diffi culty ob-   
taining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.
Part No. 374-0031 Rev. E