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FormNo.
Reelmaster
®
5410-Dor5510-D
TractionUnit
ModelNo.03606—SerialNo.401334001andUp 
ModelNo.03607—SerialNo.401334001andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. 
OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3417-925*B
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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean 
directives.Fordetails,pleaseseetheseparate 
productspecicDeclarationofConformity(DOC) 
sheet.
WARNING
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Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits 
constituentsareknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
andotherreproductiveharm.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode 
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon 
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered 
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark 
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin 
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, 
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
trainingmayresultininjury.Formoreinformation 
onsafeoperatingpractices,includingsafetytips 
andtrainingmaterials,gotowww.Toro.com.
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registeryourproduct.
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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService 
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andserialnumbersareonaplatemountedonthe 
leftsideoftheframeunderthefootrest.Writethe 
numbersinthespaceprovided.
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas 
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol 
(Figure1),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause   
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe 
recommendedprecautions.
Theenclosedengineowner’smanualissupplied 
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental 
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission 
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, 
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough 
theenginemanufacturer.
Introduction
Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmower 
intendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators 
incommercialapplications.Itisprimarilydesigned 
forcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnsingolf 
courses,parks,sportselds,andoncommercial 
grounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowing 
grassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor 
agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate 
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid 
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor 
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
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Figure1
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. 
Important callsattentiontospecialmechanical 
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation  
worthyofspecialattention.
Important:Tomaximizesafety,performance, 
andproperoperationofthismachine,youmust 
carefullyreadandfullyunderstandthecontents 
ofthisOperator’sManual.Failuretofollow  
theseoperatinginstructionsortoreceiveproper
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
EngineEmissionCertication.............................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................9
1AdjustingtheTirePressure............................10
2AdjustingtheControl-ArmPosition.................10
3InstallingtheCuttingUnits...............................11
4AdjustingtheTurf-Compensation
Spring...........................................................14
5UsingtheCutting-UnitKickstand....................15
6ReplacingtheWarningDecalforCE
Compliance...................................................15
ProductOverview...................................................16
Controls...........................................................16
Specications..................................................23
Attachments/Accessories.................................23
Operation................................................................24
BeforeOperationSafety...................................24
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................24
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................25
CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................26
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................26
CheckingtheReel-to-BedknifeContact............27
CheckingtheT orqueoftheWheel
Nuts..............................................................27
BurnishingtheBrakes.......................................27
DuringOperationSafety...................................28
StartingandShuttingofftheEngine..................29
CuttingGrasswiththeMachine........................29
DieselParticulateFilterRegeneration...............30
AdjustingtheLift-ArmCounterbalance.............42
AdjustingtheLift-ArmTurnaround
Position.........................................................42
PushingorT owingtheMachine........................43
HaulingtheMachine.........................................43
JackingPoints..................................................44
UnderstandingtheDiagnosticLight..................44
CheckingtheInterlockSwitches.......................45
AfterOperationSafety......................................46
HaulingtheMachine.........................................46
Hydraulic-ValveSolenoidFunctions.................46
OperatingTips.................................................46
Maintenance...........................................................47
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........47
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................48
ServiceIntervalChart.......................................49
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................49
Pre-MaintenanceSafety...................................49
Lubrication..........................................................49
GreasingtheBearingsandBushings................49
EngineMaintenance...........................................51
EngineSafety...................................................51
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................51
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................53
ServicingtheDiesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSootFilter..............................54
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................55
ServicingtheWaterSeparator.........................55
ServicingtheEngineFuelFilter........................55
CheckingtheFuelLinesand
Connections..................................................56
FuelPick-upTubeScreen.................................56
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................56
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................56
ServicingtheBattery.........................................56
CheckingtheFuses..........................................57
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................58
AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral.............58
AdjustingtheRearWheelToe-in.......................59
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................59
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................59
RemovingDebrisfromtheCooling
System..........................................................59
BrakeMaintenance.............................................60
AdjustingtheParkingBrakes............................60
AdjustingtheParking-BrakeLatch....................61
BeltMaintenance................................................61
ServicingtheAlternatorBelt.............................61
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................62
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................62
ChangingtheHydraulicFluid............................62
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilters.........................63
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses............................................................63
Hydraulic-SystemT estPorts.............................64
CuttingUnitSystemMaintenance........................65
CuttingUnitSafety............................................65
BacklappingtheCuttingUnits...........................65
Storage...................................................................66
PreparingtheTractionUnit...............................66
PreparingtheEngine........................................66
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedtomeetorexceed 
ENISO5395:2013(whenappropriatedecalsare 
applied)andANSIB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety 
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand 
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety 
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.
Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended 
usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis 
Operator’sManual beforestartingtheengine.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving 
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards 
andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand 
workingonthemachine.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe 
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat 
causesdistraction;otherwise,injuryorproperty 
damagemayoccur.
•Keepclearofanydischargeopening.Keep 
bystandersandpetsasafedistanceawayfrom 
themachine.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingarea.Never 
allowchildrentooperatethemachine.
•Stopthemachineandshutofftheenginebefore 
servicing,fueling,oruncloggingthemachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan 
resultininjury .T oreducethepotentialforinjury, 
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay 
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans 
Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety 
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions 
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere 
neededthroughoutthisOperator’sManual. 
EngineEmission 
Certication
TheengineinthismachineisEP ATier4Finaland 
stage3bcompliant.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea 
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
93-7272
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fan—stayawayfrom 
movingparts.
decal93-7272
decal106-6755
106-6755
93–6696
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual. 
106-6754
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement 
hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
1.Enginecoolantunder 
pressure.
2.Explosionhazard—read
decal93-6696
theOperator'sManual. 
3.Warning—donottouchthe 
hotsurface.
4.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
decal110-9642
110-9642
1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual. 
2.Movethecotterpintotheholeclosesttotherodbracket
decal106-6754
andthenremovetheliftarmandpivotyoke.
110-0986
1.Pressthebrakepedalandparkingbrakepedaltosetthe 
parkingbrake.
2.Pressthebrakepedaltoapplythebrake.
3.Pressthetractionpedaltomovethemachineforward.
4.Reelenabledmode
5.Transportmode
decal110-0986
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117-0169
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual. 
2.Powerpoint(10A)
3.Headlights(10A)
4.Power(10A)
5.Enginestart(15A)
6.Optionalairrideseatsuspension(10A)
7.EnginecomputermanagementC(10A)
8.EnginecomputermanagementB(10A)
9.EnginecomputermanagementA(10A)
decal110-8921
110-8921
1.Tractionunitspeed
2.Slow
3.Fast
r:\decal117-0169
decal117-2718
117–2718
133-2930
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donotoperatethis  
machineunlessyouaretrained.
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance 
awayfromthemachine.
4.Tippinghazard—slowthemachinebeforeturning;donotturn 
athighspeeds;driveonlyonslopeswiththecuttingunits 
lowered;alwayswearaseatbelt.
offtheengineandremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthe 
machine.
6.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donottowthe  
machine.
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decal133-2930
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133-2931
(AfxoverPartNo.133-2930)
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum 
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas 
wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditions 
onthatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.Ifpossible,keepthe 
cuttingunitsloweredtothegroundwhileoperatingthemachineonslopes.Raisingthecuttingunitswhileoperatingonslopescan 
causethemachinetobecomeunstable.
decal133-2931
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donotoperatethis  
machineunlessyouaretrained.
4.Tippinghazard—donotdriveacrossordownslopesgreater 
than15degrees;onlydriveonslopeswiththecuttingunits 
lowered;alwayswearaseatbelt
2.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
awayfromthemachine
6.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual;donottowthe  
machine.
93–6689
1.Danger—noriders.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or 
smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical 
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.
5.ReadtheOperator's 
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe 
distancefromthebattery.
7.Weareyeprotection; 
explosivegasescan 
causeblindnessandother 
injuries.
8.Batteryacidcancause 
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical 
helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot 
discard
decal93-6689
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decal120-4158
120–4158
125–8754
1.Headlights
2.Engage
3.Powertake-off(PTO)
4.Disengage
5.Fast
6.Slow
8.Raisethecuttingunits
9.ReadtheOperator’s  
Manual .
1.ReadtheOperator’s 
3.Engine—preheat
Manual .
2.Engine—start
decal125-8754
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualformaintenanceinformation. 
decal125-2927
125–2927
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
Procedure
1 
2
3 
4
5 
6
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Right,fronthoseguide 
Left,fronthoseguide
Nopartsrequired
Cutting-unitkickstand
Warningdecal
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Operator'sManual
Engineowner’smanual
Cuttingperformancepaper
Qty.
Qty.
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1
ReadtheOperator'sManualbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Readthemanualbeforeoperatingtheengine.
Adjustthecutting-unitbedknifetoreel.
Adjustthetirepressure.
Adjustthecontrol-armposition.
Installthecuttingunits.
Adjusttheturf-compensationspring.
ReplacethedecalforCEcompliance.
Use
Use
Shim
1
Adjustthecutting-unitbedknifetoreel.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition. 
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1
2
AdjustingtheTirePressure 
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thetiresareover-inatedforshipping.Therefore, 
releasesomeoftheairtoreducethepressure. 
Correctairpressureinthefrontandreartiresis83 
to103kPa(12to15psi).
Important:Maintainevenpressureinalltiresto 
ensurethatthereisuniformcontactwiththeturf.
AdjustingtheControl-Arm 
Position 
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Thecontrol-armpositioncanbeadjustedforyour 
comfort.
1.Figure2).  
Figure2
1.Controlarm
2.Retainingbrackets
2.
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3.Bolt
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InstallingtheCuttingUnits 
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Right,fronthoseguide
1
Left,fronthoseguide
A.
securingtherodbrackettothecutting-unit 
tabs(Figure4).  
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Figure4
Procedure
1.
Note:Discardtheshippingbrackets. 
2.
3.Operator'sManualforthe  
cuttingunits.
4.Figure3)is   
installedtotheproperendofeachcuttingunit 
asdescribedintheOperator'sManualforthe  
cuttingunits.
1.Turf-compensationspring
2.Rodbracket
B.
spring-tubebolttothecarrier-frametab 
(Figure4).Removetheassembly.  
C.
tabonthecarrierframeandsecurewiththe 
angenut.
Note:Positiontheboltheadtotheouter 
sideofthetabasshowninFigure5.  
Figure5
1.Oppositecarrier-frametab
2.Rodbracket
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Figure3
1.Counterweight
5.
Note:Allcuttingunitsareshippedwiththe 
turf-compensationspringmountedtotheright 
sideofthecuttingunit.
D.
tabswiththecarriageboltsandnuts(Figure 
5). 
Important:Oncuttingunit4(leftfront) 
andcuttingunit5(rightfront),usethe 
rod-bracket-mountingnutstoinstall
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thehoseguidestothefrontofthe 
cutting-unittabs(Figure6andFigure7).     
Thehoseguidesshouldleantowardthe 
centercuttingunit(Figure7andFigure   
8). 
Note:Wheninstallingorremovingthe 
cuttingunits,makesurethatthehairpin 
cotterisinstalledinthespring-rodholenext 
totherodbracket.Whennotinstallingor 
removingthecuttingunits,thehairpincotter 
mustbeinstalledintheholeintheendof 
therod.
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Figure6
1.Cuttingunit1
2.Cuttingunit2
3.Cuttingunit3
4.Cuttingunit4
6.Reelmotor
7.Weight
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Figure7
1.Hoseguidesmustleantowardthecentercuttingunit.
6.
1.Hoseguide(cuttingunit4 
shown)
2.Rodbracket
Figure8
3.Nut
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7.Figure9).  
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Figure9
1.Snapperpin
8.Figure10).  
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Figure11
1.Lynchpinandwasher
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B.
shaft(Figure10).  
C.
secureitwiththewasherandlynchpin 
(Figure1 1).  
10.
11.Figure9).  
Note:Usetheslotifasteeringcuttingunitis 
desiredorusetheholeifthecuttingunitistobe 
lockedinposition
12.Figure12).  
Note:Usethenumberofchainlinksdescribed 
intheOperator'sManualforthecuttingunit. 
Figure10
1.Liftarm
2.Carrier-frameshaft
9.
A.
thelift-arm-pivotshafttotheliftarmand 
slidethelift-arm-pivotshaftoutofthelift 
arm(Figure11).  
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Figure12
1.Lift-armchain
2.Chainbracket
3.Pin
13.
14.
15.
16.Figure13).  
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Note:Rotatethemotorcounterclockwiseuntil 
theangesencircletheboltsandthentighten 
thebolts.
Important:Makesurethatthereel-motor 
hosesarenottwisted,kinked,oratriskof 
beingpinched.
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Adjusting 
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Theturf-compensationspringtransfersweightfrom 
thefronttotherearroller(Figure14).Thishelps   
toreduceawavepatternintheturf,alsoknownas 
marcellingorbobbing.
Important:Makespringadjustmentswiththe 
cuttingunitmountedtothetractionunit,pointing 
straightaheadandloweredtotheground.
1.Figure14).  
Figure13
1.Reel-drivemotor
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Figure14
1.Turf-compensationspring
2.Hairpincotter
2.Figure14).  
Note:Whenoperatingonroughterrain, 
decreasethespringlengthby12.7mm(1/2 
inch).Thisslightlydecreasestheground 
following.
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UsingtheCutting-Unit 
Kickstand 
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Cutting-unitkickstand
Procedure
Wheneveryouneedtotipthecuttingunittoexpose 
thebedknife/reel,propuptherearofthecuttingunit 
withthekickstandtomakesurethatthenutsonthe 
backendofthebedbar-adjustingscrewsarenot 
restingontheworksurface(Figure15).  
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Figure16
1.Chainbracket
2.Snapperpin
Figure15
1.Cutting-unitkickstand
Securethekickstandtothechainbracketwiththe 
snapperpin(Figure16).  
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ReplacingtheWarning 
DecalforCECompliance 
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
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Procedure
OnmachinesrequiringCECompliance,afxtheCE 
warningdecal(PartNo.133-2931)overthestandard 
warningdecal(PartNo.133-2930).
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ProductOverview
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Figure17
TractionPedal
Thetractionpedalcontrolstheforwardandreverse 
operation(Figure19).Pressthetopofthepedal   
tomoveforwardandthebottomtomoverearward. 
Groundspeeddependsonhowfaryoupressthe 
pedal.Fornoload,maximumgroundspeed,setthe 
enginespeedtotheFASTpositionandfullypressthe   
pedal.
Tostop,reducefootpressureonthetractionpedal 
andallowittoreturntothecenterposition.
1.Enginehood
2.Seat
3.Controlarm
4.Steeringwheel
5.Seatadjustments
6.Frontcuttingunits
7.Rearcuttingunits
Controls
Seat-AdjustingKnobs
Theseat-adjustingleverallowsyoutoadjust 
theseatforwardandrearward(Figure18).The   
weight-adjustingknobadjuststheseatforyourweight. 
Theweightgaugeindicateswhentheseatisadjusted 
toyourweight.Theheight-adjustingknobadjuststhe 
seatforyourheight.
Figure19
1.Tractionpedal
2.Mow-speedlimiter
3.Spacers
6.Tilt-steeringpedal
Mow-SpeedLimiter
Whenthemow-speedlimiterisippedup,itcontrols 
themowspeedandallowsthecuttingunitstobe 
engaged(Figure19).Eachspaceradjuststhe   
mowingspeedby0.8km/h(0.5mph).Themore 
spacersyouhaveonthetopofthebolt,theslowerthe 
mowingspeed.Totransportthemachine,ipbackthe 
mow-speedlimiterforthemaximumtransportspeed.
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Figure18
1.Weightgauge
2.Weight-adjustingknob
BrakePedal
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Pressthebrakepedaltostopthemachine(Figure19).  
ParkingBrake
Toengagetheparkingbrake,pushdownonthebrake 
pedalandpressthetopforwardtolatch(Figure19).   
Toreleasetheparkingbrake,pressthebrakepedal 
untiltheparking-brakelatchretracts.
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Tilt-SteeringPedal
LowerMow/RaiseControlLever
Totiltthesteeringwheeltowardyou,pressthefoot 
pedaldown,pullthesteeringtowertowardyouto 
themostcomfortableposition,andreleasethepedal 
(Figure19).  
Engine-SpeedSwitch
Theengine-speedswitchhas2modestochangethe 
enginespeed(Figure20).Bymomentarilytappingthe   
switch,youcanchangetheenginespeedin100rpm 
increments.Ifyouholdtheswitchdown,theengine 
automaticallymovestoHighorLowidle,depending 
onwhichendoftheswitchyoupress.
Thisleverraisesandlowersthecuttingunitsandalso 
startsandstopsthecuttingunitswhenthecutting 
unitsareenabledintheMOWmode(Figure20).You     
cannotlowerthecuttingunitswhenthemow/transport 
leverisintheTRANSPORTposition.  
HeadlightSwitch
Pivottheswitchdownwardtoturnontheheadlights 
(Figure20).  
BacklapLevers
Usethebacklapleversinconjunctionwiththelower 
mow/raisecontrolleverforbacklappingthereels 
(Figure21).  
Figure20
1.Lowermow/raisecontrol 
lever
2.Keyswitch
3.InfoCenter
4.Enable/disableswitch
6.Headlightswitch
Enable/DisableSwitch
Usetheenable/disableswitchinconjunctionwiththe 
lowermow/raisecontrollevertooperatethecutting 
units(Figure20).  
InfoCenter
TheInfoCenterLCDdisplayshowsinformationabout 
yourmachine,suchastheoperatingstatus,various 
diagnostics,andotherinformationaboutthemachine 
(Figure20).  
KeySwitch
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Figure21
1.Backlaplevers
Thekeyswitchhas3positions:OFF ,ON /RUN ,and 
START(Figure20).    
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Hydraulic-Filter-Restriction
UsingtheInfoCenterLCDDisplay
Indicator
Withtheenginerunningatnormaloperating 
temperature,ensurethattheindicatorisinthegreen 
zone(Figure22).Whentheindicatorisinthered   
zone,changethehydrauliclters.
Figure22
1.Hydraulic-lter-restrictionindicator
PowerPoint
Thepowerpointisa12Vpowersupplyforelectronic 
devices(Figure23).  
TheInfoCenterLCDdisplayshowsinformationabout 
yourmachine,suchastheoperatingstatus,various 
diagnostics,andotherinformationaboutthemachine 
(Figure24).Thereisasplashscreenandmain   
informationscreenoftheInfoCenter.Youcanswitch 
betweenthesplashscreenandmaininformation 
screen,atanytime,bypressinganyoftheInfoCenter 
buttonsandthenselectingtheappropriatedirectional 
arrow.
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Figure24
1.Indicatorlight
2.Rightbutton
4.Leftbutton
1.Powerpoint
•LeftButton,MenuAccess/BackButton—Press 
thisbuttontoaccesstheInfoCentermenus. 
Youcanuseittobackoutofanymenuyouare 
currentlyusing.
•MiddleButton—Pressthisbuttontoscrolldown 
menus.
•RightButton—Pressthisbuttontoopenamenu 
wherearightarrowindicatesadditionalcontent.
Note:Thepurposeofeachbuttonmaychange 
dependingonwhatisrequiredatthetime.Each 
buttonislabeledwithanicondisplayingitscurrent 
function.
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Figure23
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InfoCenterIconDescription
Starttheengine.
SERVICEDUE
Hoursremaininguntilservice
Resettheservicehours
Indicateswhenscheduledservice 
shouldbeperformed
Enginerpm/status—indicatesthe 
enginespeed(rpm)
Hourmeter
Infoicon
Fast
Slow
Fuellevel
Stationaryregenerationisrequired.
Theglowplugsareactive.
Raisethecuttingunits.
Shutofftheengine.
Engine
Keyswitch
Thecuttingunitsarelowering.
Thecuttingunitsareraising.
PINcode
CANbus
InfoCenter
Badorfailed
Bulb
OutputofTECcontrollerorcontrol 
wireinharness
Switch
Releasetheswitch.
Lowerthecuttingunits.
Sitintheseat.
ParkingbrakeisOn.
Therangeishigh(transport).
Neutral
Therangeislow(mow).
Engine-coolanttemperature(°Cor 
°F)
Temperature(hot)
ThePTOisengaged.
Notallowed
Changetotheindicatedstate.
Symbolsareoften 
combinedtoform 
sentences.Some 
examplesareshown 
below
PutthemachineintoNeutral.
Enginestartisdenied.
Engineshutdown
Enginecoolantistoohot.
Reset-standbyregenerationrequest
Parkedorrecoveryregeneration 
request
Aparkedorrecoveryregenerationis 
processing.
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Highexhausttemperature
DPFash-accumulation 
notication—RefertoDPFAsh 
Accumulation(page31)fordetails. 
Sitdownorengagetheparkingbrake
UsingtheMenus
ToaccesstheInfoCentermenusystem,pressthe 
menuaccessbuttonwhileatthemainscreen.This 
bringsyoutothemainmenu.Refertothefollowing 
tablesforasynopsisoftheoptionsavailablefrom 
themenus:
MainMenu
MenuItem
Faults
Service
Diagnostics
Settings
About
Service
MenuItem
Hours
Counts
DPFRegeneration
Containsalistoftherecent 
machinefaults.Refertothe 
ServiceManual orcontactyour 
authorizedTorodistributorfor 
moreinformationontheFaults 
menuandtheinformation 
containedthere.
machinesuchashoursof 
usecountersandothersimilar 
numbers.
Displaysthestateofeach 
machineswitch,sensorand 
controloutput.Y oucanuse 
thistotroubleshootcertain 
issuesasitquicklytellsyou 
whichmachinecontrolsareon 
andwhichareoff.
Allowsyoutocustomizeand 
modifycongurationvariables 
ontheInfoCenterdisplay.
number,andsoftwareversion 
ofyourmachine.
Liststhetotalnumberofhours 
thatthemachine,engineand 
PTOhavebeenon,aswell 
asthenumberofhoursthe 
machinehasbeentransported 
andservicedue.
Listsnumerouscountsthe 
machinehasexperienced.
Thedieselparticulatelter 
regenerationoptionandDPF 
submenus
InhibitRegen
ParkedRegen
LastRegen
RecoverRegen
Diagnostics
MenuItem
CuttingUnits
Hi/LowRange
PTO
EngineRun
Backlap
Settings
MenuItem
Units
Language
LCDBacklight
LCDContrast
FrontBacklapReelSpeed
RearBacklapReelSpeed
ProtectedMenus
AutoIdle
BladeCount
MowSpeed
regeneration
regeneration
thelastreset,parked,or 
recoveryregeneration
regeneration
andoutputsforraisingand 
loweringthecuttingunits.
andoutputsfordrivingin 
transportmode.
andoutputsforenablingthe 
PTOcircuit.
Indicatestheinputs,qualiers 
andoutputsforstartingthe 
engine.
Indicatestheinputs,qualiers 
andoutputsforoperatingthe 
backlapfunction.
Controlstheunitsusedonthe 
InfoCenter.Themenuchoices 
areEnglishorMetric
Controlsthelanguageused 
ontheInfoCenter*.
LCDdisplay.
LCDdisplay.
reelsinbacklapmode.
reelsinbacklapmode.
byyourcompanywiththe 
PINcodetoaccessprotected 
menus.
Controlstheamountoftime 
allowedbeforereturningthe 
enginetolowidlewhenthe 
machineisstationary.
Controlsthenumberofblades 
onthereelforreelspeed.
Controlsthegroundspeedfor 
determiningthereelspeed.
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Heightofcut(HOC)
FReelRPM
RReelRPM
Controlstheheightofcut 
(HOC)fordeterminingthereel 
speed.
Displaysthecalculatedreel 
speedpositionforthefront 
reels.Thereelscanalsobe 
manuallyadjusted.
Displaysthecalculatedreel 
speedpositionfortherear 
reels.Thereelscanalsobe 
manuallyadjusted.
*Onlyoperator-facedtextistranslated.Faults, 
Service,andDiagnosticsscreensareservice-faced. 
Titlesappearintheselectedlanguage,butmenu 
itemsareinEnglish.
ProtectedunderProtectedMenus—accessibleonly
byenteringPIN
AccessingProtectedMenus
Note:ThefactorydefaultPINcodeforyoumachine 
iseither0000or1234. 
IfyouchangedthePINcodeandforgotthecode,
contactyourauthorizedT orodistributorforassistance.
1.AINMENU ,usethecenterbuttonto   
scrolldowntotheSETTINGSMENUandpressthe     
rightbutton(Figure25).  
About
MenuItem
Model
SN
Machine-ControllerRevision
InfoCenterRevision
CANBus
Liststhemodelnumberofthe 
machine.
machine.
themastercontroller .
theInfoCenter.
Liststhemachine 
communicationbusstatus.
ProtectedMenus
Thereare8operatingcongurationsettingsthatare 
adjustablewithintheSettingsMenuoftheInfoCenter: 
autoidletimedelay ,BladeCount,MowSpeed,Height 
ofCut(HOC),FReelRPM,andRReelRPM.These 
settingscanbelockedbyusingtheProtectedMenu.
Note:Atthetimeofdelivery ,theinitialpassword 
codeisprogrammedbyyourdistributor.
g028523
Figure25
2.ETTINGSMENU ,usethecenterbuttonto   
scrolldowntothePROTECTEDMENUandpress     
therightbutton(Figure26A).  
Figure26
3.Figure26BandFigure26C).Repeatthisstep     
untilthelastdigitisenteredandpresstheright 
buttononcemore.
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4.Figure26D).  
WaituntiltheredindicatorlightoftheInfoCenter 
illuminates.
Note:IftheInfoCenteracceptsthePINcode 
andtheprotectedmenuisunlocked,theword 
“PIN”displaysintheupperrightcornerofthe 
screen.
Note:RotatethekeyswitchtotheOFFpositionand   
thentotheONpositionlockstheprotectedmenu.  
Youhavetheabilitytoviewandchangethesettingsin 
theProtectedMenu.OnceyouaccesstheProtected 
Menu,scrolldowntoProtectSettingsoption.Usethe 
rightbuttontochangethesetting.SettingtheProtect 
SettingstoOFFallowsyoutoviewandchangethe   
settingsintheProtectedMenuwithoutenteringthe 
PINcode.SettingtheProtectSettingstoONhidesthe   
protectedoptionsandrequiresyoutoenterthePIN 
codetochangethesettingintheProtectedMenu. 
AfteryousetthePINcode,rotatethekeyswitchOFF  
andbacktotheONpositiontoenableandsavethis   
feature.
SettingtheMowSpeed
1.
2.
3.
4.
SettingtheHeightofCut(HOC)
1.
2.
3.
4.
SettingtheFrontandRearReel
ViewingandChangingthe 
ProtectedMenuSettings
1.
2.FF .
3.N ,setthepasscode,and 
turnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOFF  
positionandthentotheONposition.  
SettingtheAutoIdle
1.
2.FF ,8S,10S,15S,20S,and30S.
SettingtheBladeCount
Speeds
Althoughthefrontandrearreelspeedsarecalculated 
byinputtingthenumberofblades,mowspeedand 
HOCintotheInfoCenter,thesettingcanbemanually 
changedtoaccommodatefordifferentmowing 
conditions.
1.
2.
1.
2.
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto 
changewithoutnotice.
Specication
Transportwidth
Widthofcut
Length
Height
Weight 
(withuidsand8bladecuttingunitsinstalled)
Engine
Fuel-tankcapacity
Transportspeed
Mowingspeed
Attachments/Accessories 
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance 
andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgotowww.T oro.comfora 
listofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
228cm(90inches)
282cm(111inches)
160cm(63inches)
1,335kg(2,943lb)
Yanmar
36hp
53L(14USgallons)
0to16km/h(0to10mph)
0to13km/h(0to8mph)
Yanmar
36hp
TobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimalperformanceofyourToroequipment,countonT oro 
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,Torodeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering 
specicationofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.
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Operation
FillingtheFuelTank 
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe 
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperationSafety 
GeneralSafety 
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto 
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations 
mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner 
isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand 
mechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe 
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe 
enginequickly.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety 
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning 
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey 
arefunctioningproperly.
•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto 
ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting 
assembliesareingoodworkingcondition. 
Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets 
topreservebalance.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine 
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould 
throw.
FuelSafety 
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable 
anditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother 
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer. 
•Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank 
whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
•Donotaddordrainthefuelinanenclosedspace. 
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere 
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such 
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine; 
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel 
vaporshavedissipated.
FuelTankCapacity 
53L(14USgallons)
FuelSpecication
Important:Useonlyultra-lowsulphurdiesel 
fuel.Fuelwithhigherratesofsulfurdegrades 
thedieseloxidationcatalyst(DOC),whichcauses 
operationalproblemsandshortenstheservicelife 
ofenginecomponents.
Failuretoobservethefollowingcautionsmay 
damagetheengine.
•Neverusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadofdiesel 
fuel.
•Nevermixkeroseneorusedengineoilwiththe 
dieselfuel.
•Neverkeepfuelincontainerswithzincplatingon 
theinside.
•Donotusefueladditives. 
PetroleumDiesel
Cetanerating:45orhigher 
Sulfurcontent:Ultra-lowsulfur(<15ppm) 
FuelTable
Dieselfuelspecication
ASTMD975
No.1-DS15
No.2-DS15
EN590
ISO8217DMX
JISK2204GradeNo.2
KSM-2610
•Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuels. 
•Purchasefuelinquantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin 
180daystoensurefuelfreshness.
Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(No.2-D)at 
temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwinter-grade 
fuel(No.1-DorNo.1-D/2-Dblend)belowthat 
temperature.
Note:Useofwinter-gradefuelatlowertemperatures 
provideslowerashpointandcoldowcharacteristics 
whicheasesstartingandreducesfuellterplugging.
Usingsummer-gradefuelabove-7°C(20°F) 
contributestowardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreased 
powercomparedtowinter-gradefuel.
Location
USA
International
Japan
Korea
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Biodiesel
Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelof 
uptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petroleumdiesel).
Sulfurcontent:Ultra-lowsulfur(<15ppm) 
Biodieselfuelspecication:ASTMD6751or 
EN14214
Blendedfuelspecication: ASTMD975,EN590, 
orJISK2204
Important:Thepetroleumdieselportionmust 
beultra-lowsulfur.
Observethefollowingprecautions:
•Biodieselblendsmaydamagepaintedsurfaces. 
•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblends 
incoldweather.
•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuel 
astheymaybedegradedovertime.
•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatime 
afterconvertingtobiodieselblends.
•ContactyourauthorizedT orodistributorifyouwish 
formoreinformationonbiodiesel.
CheckingtheEngine-Oil 
Level 
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, 
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page53). 
AddingFuel 
1.
2.
3.Figure27).  
Figure27
1.Fuel-tankcap
4.
g021210
5.
Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse. 
Thisminimizespossiblebuildupofcondensation 
insidethefueltank.
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CheckingtheCooling
CheckingtheHydraulic
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily 
Cleandebrisoffthescreen,oilcooler,andfrontof 
theradiatordailyandmoreoftenifconditionsare 
extremelydustyanddirty .RefertoRemovingDebris 
fromtheCoolingSystem(page59). 
Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solution 
ofwaterandpermanentethyleneglycolantifreeze. 
Checkthelevelofcoolantintheexpansiontankatthe 
beginningofeachdaybeforestartingtheengine.The 
capacityofthecoolingsystemis6.6L(7.0USqt).
CAUTION
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,the 
pressurized,hotcoolantcanescapeand 
causeburns.
•
•
1.Figure28).  
Thecoolantlevelshouldbebetweenthemarks 
onthesideofthetank.
Fluid
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily 
Themachinesreservoirislledatthefactorywith 
approximately30L(8USgallons)ofhigh-quality 
hydraulicuid.Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuid 
beforetheengineisrststartedanddailythereafter. 
Therecommendedreplacementuidisasfollows:
ToroPremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid (Availablein 
19L(5USgallon)pailsor208L(55USgallon)drums. 
SeethePartsCatalogoryourauthorizedTorodistributor  
forpartnumbers.)
Alternateuids:IftheT orouidisnotavailable,other 
uidsmaybeusedprovidedtheymeetallthefollowing 
materialpropertiesandindustryspecications.Do 
notusesyntheticuid.Consultwithyourlubricant 
distributortoidentifyasatisfactoryproduct.
Note:T orodoesnotassumeresponsibilityfor 
damagecausedbyimpropersubstitutions,souse 
onlyproductsfromreputablemanufacturerswho 
standbehindtheirrecommendation.
HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPointAnti-wearHydraulic 
Fluid,ISOVG46
MaterialProperties:
Viscosity,ASTMD445
ViscosityIndexASTMD2270
PourPoint,ASTMD97
IndustrySpecications:
VickersI-286-S(QualityLevel),VickersM-2950-S(Quality 
Level),DenisonHF-0
Important:TheISOVG46Multigradeuid 
hasbeenfoundtoofferoptimalperformance 
inawide-rangeoftemperatureconditions. 
Foroperationinconsistentlyhighambient 
temperatures,18°C(65°F)to49°C(120°F), 
ISOVG68hydraulicuidmayofferimproved 
performance.
cSt@100°C7.9to8.5 
140to160
(-49°F)
Figure28
1.Expansiontank
2.
Donotoverll.
3.
PremiumBiodegradableHydraulicFluid-Mobil 
EALEnviroSyn46H
Important:MobilEALEnviroSyn46Histheonly 
g021866
syntheticbiodegradableuidapprovedbyToro. 
Thisuidiscompatiblewiththeelastomersused 
inTorohydraulicsystemsandissuitablefora 
wide-rangeoftemperatureconditions.Thisuidis 
compatiblewithconventionalmineraloils,butfor 
maximumbiodegradabilityandperformance,the 
hydraulicsystemshouldbethoroughlyushed 
ofconventionaluid.Theoilisavailablein19L 
(5USgallon)containersor208L(55USgallon) 
drumsfromyourMobildistributor.
Important:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmost 
colorless,makingitdifculttospotleaks.A
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reddyeadditiveforthehydraulicsystemoil 
isavailablein20ml(2/3oz)bottles.1bottle 
issufcientfor15to22L(4to6gallons)of 
hydraulicoil.OrderPartNumber44-2500from 
yourauthorizedT orodistributor.Thisreddyeis 
notrecommendedforusewithbiodegradable 
uids.Usefoodcoloring.
1.
2.Figure29).Removethecap   
fromthellerneck.
Figure29
1.Hydraulic-tankcap
CheckingtheTorqueofthe 
WheelNuts 
ServiceInterval:Afterthersthour 
Aftertherst10hours
Every250hours
Torquethewheelnutsto94to122N∙m(70to90ft-lb).
WARNING
Failuretomaintainpropertorqueofthewheel 
nutscouldresultinpersonalinjury.
Maintainthepropertorqueonthewheelnuts.
BurnishingtheBrakes 
Toensureoptimumperformanceoftheparking-brake 
system,burnish(breakin)thebrakesbeforeuse. 
Settheforwardtractionspeedto6.4km/h(4mph) 
tomatchthereversetractionspeed(all8spacers 
movedtothetopofthemow-speedcontrol).With 
theengineathighidle,proceedforwardwiththe 
mow-speed-controlstopengagedandridethebrake
g021215
for15seconds.Proceedbackwardatfullreverse 
speedandridethebrakefor15seconds.Repeatthis 
5times,waiting1minutebetweeneachforwardand 
reversecycletoavoidoverheatingthebrakes;referto
AdjustingtheParkingBrakes(page60). 
3.
4.
Note:Theuidlevelshouldbewithin6.3mm 
(1/4inch)ofthemarkonthedipstick.
Important:Donotoverll. 
5.ULLmark.  
6.
Checking 
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily 
Eachdaybeforeoperating,checkreel-to-bedknife 
contact,regardlessifthequalityofcuthadpreviously 
beenacceptable.Theremustbelightcontactacross 
thefulllengthofthereelandthebedknife(refer 
toAdjustingtheReeltoBedknifeintheOperator's  
Manual forthecuttingunits).
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DuringOperationSafety 
GeneralSafety 
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible 
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor 
propertydamage.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye 
protection;slip-resistant,substantialfootwear; 
longpants;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong 
hairanddonotweardanglingjewelry.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or 
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep 
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine 
duringoperation.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid 
holesorhiddenhazards.
•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction 
couldcausethemachinetoslide.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives 
areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and 
youareintheoperatingposition.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting 
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall 
times.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe 
sureofaclearpath.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, 
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour 
vision.
•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or 
embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll 
overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge 
givesway .
•Stopthecuttingunitswheneveryouarenot 
mowing.
•Stopthemachineandinspectthecuttingunits 
afterstrikinganobjectorifthereisanabnormal 
vibrationinthemachine.Makeallnecessary 
repairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns 
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe 
machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandshut 
offtheenginebeforeadjustingtheheightof 
cut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromtheoperating 
position).
•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust 
gassesareenclosed.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended. 
•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including 
toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do 
thefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonlevelground.
–Disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk 
oflightning.
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle. 
•Useaccessories,attachments,andreplacement 
partsapprovedbyTheT oro®Companyonly.
RolloverProtectionSystem 
(ROPS)Safety 
•DonotremovetheROPSfromthemachine. 
•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou 
canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo 
notcontactthem.
•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby 
thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage 
andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairoralter 
it.
MachineswithaFoldableRollBar
•Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththerollbarinthe 
raisedposition.
•TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Keepa 
foldingrollbarintheraisedandlockedposition, 
andusetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine 
withtherollbarintheraisedposition.
•Lowerafoldingrollbartemporarilyonlywhen 
necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenthe 
rollbarisfoldeddown.
•Beawarethatthereisnorolloverprotectionwhen 
afoldedrollbarisinthedownposition.
•Checktheareathatyouwillbemowingandnever 
folddownafoldingrollbarinareaswherethere 
areslopes,drop-offs,orwater.
SlopeSafety 
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol 
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere 
injuryordeath.Y ouareresponsibleforsafeslope 
operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope 
requiresextracaution.
•Evaluatethesiteconditionstodetermineifthe 
slopeissafeformachineoperation,including 
surveyingthesite.Alwaysusecommonsense 
andgoodjudgmentwhenperformingthissurvey .
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•Reviewtheslopeinstructionslistedbelowfor 
operatingthemachineonslopesandreviewthe 
conditionstodeterminewhetheryoucanoperate 
themachineintheconditionsonthatdayandat 
thatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultina 
changeinslopeoperationforthemachine.
•Avoidstarting,stoppingorturningthemachineon 
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor 
direction.Maketurnsslowlyandgradually.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions 
wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion.
•Removeormarkobstructionssuchasditches, 
holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards. 
Tallgrasscanhideobstructions.Uneventerrain 
couldoverturnthemachine.
•Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet 
grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe 
machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe 
drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof 
brakingandsteering.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingthemachine 
neardropoffs,ditches,embankments,water 
hazardsorotherhazards.Themachinecould 
suddenlyrolloverifawheelgoesovertheedge 
ortheedgecavesin.Establishasafetyarea 
betweenthemachineandanyhazard.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope. 
Iftherearehazards,mowtheslopewitha 
pedestrian-controlledmachine.
•Ifpossible,keepthecuttingunit(s)loweredtothe 
groundwhileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthe 
cuttingunit(s)whileoperatingonslopescancause 
themachinetobecomeunstable.
•Useextremecautionwithgrasscollectionsystems 
orotherattachments.Thesecanchangethe 
stabilityofthemachineandcausealossofcontrol.
StartingandShuttingoff 
theEngine 
Important:Thefuelsystemautomaticallybleeds 
itselfwhenanyofthefollowingsituationsoccur:
•Youarestartinganewmachineforthersttime. 
•Theenginehasceasedrunningduetolackoffuel. 
•Maintenancehasbeenperformeduponthefuel 
systemcomponents.
totheMIDDLEposition,andensurethatthe   
Enable/DisableswitchisintheDISABLEposition.  
2.EUTRAL  
position.
3.UNposition.  
4.T ARTposition.Releasethekey   
immediatelywhentheenginestartsandallowit 
toreturntotheRUNposition.Allowtheengineto   
warmup(withoutload),thenmovethethrottle 
controltothedesiredposition.
ShuttingofftheEngine 
1.EUTRAL ,engagethe 
parkingbrake,movetheengine-speedswitch 
tothelowidlepositionandallowtheengineto 
reachlowidlespeed.
2.FFpositionandremoveit   
fromtheswitch.
CuttingGrasswiththe 
Machine 
Note:Cuttinggrassataratethatloadstheengine 
promotesDPFregeneration.
1.
2.DISABLE  
position.
3.
4.HIGHIDLE.  
5.
6.
7.
8.
Note:Cuttinggrassataratethatloadsthe 
enginepromotesDPFregeneration.
StartingtheEngine 
1.EUTRAL ,engagethe 
parkingbrake,settheengine-speedswitch
9.
10.
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DieselParticulateFilter 
Regeneration 
Thedieselparticulatelter(DPF)ispartoftheexhaust 
system.Thediesel-oxidationcatalystoftheDPF 
reducesharmfulgassesandthesootlterremoves 
sootfromtheengineexhaust.
TheDPFregenerationprocessusesheatfromthe 
engineexhausttoincineratethesootaccumulatedon 
thesootlter,convertingthesoottoash,andclears 
thechannelsofthesootltersothatlteredengine 
exhaustowsouttheDPF .
Theenginecomputermonitorstheaccumulationof 
sootbymeasuringthebackpressureintheDPF .If 
thebackpressureistoohigh,sootisnotincinerating 
inthesootlterthroughnormalengineoperation.T o 
keeptheDPFclearofsoot,rememberthefollowing:
•Passiveregenerationoccurscontinuouslywhile 
theengineisrunning—runtheengineatfull 
enginespeedwhenpossibletopromoteDPF 
regeneration.
Operateandmaintainyourmachinewiththefunction 
oftheDPFinmind.Engineloadathighidle(full 
throttle)enginespeedgenerallyproducesadequate 
exhausttemperatureforDPFregeneration.
Important:Minimizetheamountoftimethatyou 
idletheengineoroperatetheengineatlow-engine 
speedtohelpreducetheaccumulationofsootin 
thesootlter.
DPFSootAccumulation 
•Overtime,thedieselparticulatelteraccumulates 
sootinthesootlter.Thecomputerfortheengine 
monitorsthesootlevelintheDPF .
•Whenenoughsootaccumulates,thecomputer 
informsyouthatitistimetoregeneratetheDPF.
•DPFregenerationisaprocessthatheatstheDPF 
toconvertthesoottoash.
•Inadditiontothewarningmessages,thecomputer 
reducesthepowerproducedbytheengineat 
differentsoot-accumulationlevels.
•IfthebackpressureintheDPFistoohighora 
resetregenerationhasnotoccurredfor100hours, 
theenginecomputersignalsyouthroughthe 
InfoCenterwhenresetregenerationisrunning.
•Allowtheresetregenerationprocesstocomplete 
beforeshuttingofftheengine.
EngineWarningMessages—SootAccumulation
IndicationLevel
Level1:Engine
Warning
Level2:Engine
Warning
FaultCode
g213866
Figure30
CheckEngine
SPN3719,FMI16
g213867
Figure31
CheckEngine
SPN3719,FMI0
EnginePowerRating
Thecomputerde-ratesthe
enginepowerto85%.
Thecomputerde-ratesthe
enginepowerto50%.
Performaparkedregeneration
assoonaspossible;refer
toParkedorRecovery 
Regeneration(page37). 
Performarecoveryregeneration
assoonaspossible;refer
toParkedorRecovery 
Regeneration(page37). 
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DPFAshAccumulation 
•Thelighterashisdischargedthroughtheexhaust 
system;theheavierashcollectsinthesootlter.
•Ashisaresidueoftheregenerationprocess.Over 
time,thedieselparticulatelteraccumulatesash 
thatdoesnotdischargewiththeengineexhaust.
•Thecomputerfortheenginecalculatestheamount 
ofashaccumulatedintheDPF.
InfoCenterAdvisoryandEngineWarningMessages—AshAccumulation
•Whenenoughashaccumulates,theengine 
computersendsinformationtotheInfoCenter 
intheformofanenginefaulttoindicatethe 
accumulationofashintheDPF.
•Thefaultmessagesindicatethatitistimeto 
servicetheDPF.
•Inadditiontothewarnings,thecomputerreduces 
thepowerproducedbytheengineatdifferent 
ash-accumulationlevels.
Indication
Level1:
Engine
Warning
Level2:
Engine
Warning
Level3:
Engine
Warning
Level
FaultCode
g213863
EngineSpeed
Reduction
None
Figure32
EnginePowerRating
Thecomputer
de-ratestheengine
powerto85%.
ServicetheDPF;
refertoServicingthe 
Diesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSoot
Filter(page54)
CheckEngine
SPN3720,FMI16
ServicetheDPF;
refertoServicingthe 
Diesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSoot
Filter(page54)
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Figure33
Thecomputer
None
de-ratestheengine
powerto50%.
CheckEngine
SPN3720,FMI16
ServicetheDPF;
refertoServicingthe 
Diesel-OxidationCatalyst
(DOC)andtheSoot
Filter(page54)
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Figure34
Enginespeedat
maximumtorque+
200rpm
Thecomputer
de-ratestheengine
powerto50%.
CheckEngine
SPN3251,FMI0
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TypesofDieselParticulateFilterRegeneration 
Typesofdieselparticulatelterregenerationthatareperformedwhilethemachineisoperating:
TypeofRegeneration
Passive
Assist
Reset
Occursduringnormaloperationofthemachineat 
high-enginespeedorhigh-engineload
Occursbecauseoflow-enginespeed,low-engine 
load,orafterthecomputerdetectstheDPFis 
becomingobstructedwithsoot
Occursevery100hours
Alsooccursafterassistregenerationonlyifthe 
computerdetectsthatassistregenerationdidnot 
sufcientlyreducethesootlevel
•TheInfoCenterdoesnotdisplayaniconindicating 
passiveregeneration.
•Duringpassiveregeneration,theDPFprocesses 
high-heatexhaustgasses,oxidizingharmful 
emissions,andburningsoottoash.
RefertoPassiveDPFRegeneration(page34).  
•TheInfoCenterdoesnotdisplayaniconindicating 
assistregeneration.
•Duringassistregeneration,theenginecomputer 
adjuststheenginesettingstoraisetheexhaust 
temperature.
RefertoAssistDPFRegeneration(page35).  
•Whenthehighexhaust-temperatureicon 
isdisplayedintheInfoCenter,aregenerationisin 
progress.
•Duringresetregeneration,theenginecomputer 
adjuststheenginesettingstoraisetheexhaust 
temperature.
RefertoResetRegeneration(page35).  
Typesofdieselparticulatelterregenerationthatrequireyoutoparkthemachine:
TypeofRegeneration
Parked
Occursbecausethecomputerdetectsback 
pressureintheDPFduetosootbuildup
Alsooccursbecausetheoperatorinitiatesaparked 
regeneration
MayoccurbecauseyousettheInfoCentertoinhibit 
resetregenerationandcontinuedoperatingthe 
machine,addingmoresootwhentheDPFalready 
needsaresetregeneration
Mayresultfromusingtheincorrectfuelorengineoil
•Whenthereset-standby/parkedorrecovery
regenerationiconADVISORY#188   
displaysintheInfoCenter,aregenerationis 
requested.
•Performtheparkedregenerationassoonas 
possibletoavoidneedingarecoveryregeneration.
•Aparkedregenerationrequires30to60minutes 
tocomplete.
•Youmusthaveatleasta1/4tankoffuelinthe 
tank.
•Youmustparkthemachinetoperformaparked 
regeneration.
RefertoParkedorRecoveryRegeneration(page 
37). 
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Typesofdieselparticulatelterregenerationthatrequireyoutoparkthemachine:(cont'd.)
TypeofRegeneration
Recovery
Occursbecausetheoperatorignoredrequestsfor 
aparkedregenerationandcontinuedoperatingthe 
machine,addingmoresoottotheDPF
•Whenthereset-standby/parkedorrecovery
regenerationiconADVISORY#190   
displaysintheInfoCenter,arecoveryregeneration 
isrequested.
•Arecoveryregenerationrequiresupto3hours 
tocomplete.
•Youmusthaveatleasta1/2tankoffuelinthe 
machine.
•Youmustparkthemachinetoperformarecovery 
regeneration.
RefertoParkedorRecoveryRegeneration(page 
37). 
AccessingtheDPFRegeneration 
Menus 
AccessingtheDPFRegenerationMenus
1.EGENERATION  
option(Figure35).  
UsetheLASTREGENeldtodeterminehowmany     
hoursyouhaveruntheenginesincethelastreset, 
parked,orrecoveryregeneration.
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Figure36
Figure35
2.Figure35).  
TimeSinceLastRegeneration
AccesstheDPFRegenerationmenu,pressthecenter 
buttontoscrolldowntotheLASTREGENeld(Figure     
36). 
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TechnicianMenu
Important:Foroperatingconvenience,you 
maydecidetoperformaparkedregeneration 
beforethesootloadreaches100%,provided 
theenginehasrunmorethan50hourssince 
thelastsuccessfulreset,parked,orrecovery 
regeneration.
Usethetechnicianmenutoviewthecurrentstateof 
engineregenerationcontrolandviewthereported 
sootlevel.
AccesstheDPFRegenerationmenu,pressthecenter 
buttontoscrolldowntotheTECHNICIANoption,and  
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presstherightbuttontoselecttheT echnicianentry 
(Figure37).  
DPFOperationT able(cont'd.)
Figure37
•UsetheDPFoperationtabletounderstandthe 
currentstateofDPFoperation(Figure38).  
State
ResetRegen
ParkedStby
ParkedRegen
Recov.Stby
Recov.Regen
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•Viewthesootloadwhichismeasuredasthe 
percentageofsootintheDPF(Figure39);referto  
Description
regeneration.
Theenginecomputerisrequestingthat 
yourunaparkedregeneration.
requestandtheenginecomputeris 
processingtheregeneration.
Theenginecomputerisrequestingthat 
yourunarecoveryregeneration.
requestandtheenginecomputeris 
processingtheregeneration.
thesoot-loadtable.
Note:Thesootloadvaluevariesasthemachine 
isoperatedandDPFregenerationoccurs.
.
DPFOperationTable
State
Normal
AssistRegen
ResetStby
Figure38
Description
mode—passiveregeneration.
Theenginecomputerisperformingan 
assistregeneration.
Theengine 
computeristrying 
torunareset 
regeneration,but 
1ofthefollowing 
conditionsprevents 
regeneration:
Theregeninhibit 
settingissettoON .
Theexhaust 
temperature 
istoolowfor 
regeneration.
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Figure39
Soot-LoadTable
ImportantSootLoadValues
0%to5%
78%
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100%
122%
Minimumsootloadrange
anassistregeneration.
Theenginecomputer 
automaticallyrequestsa 
parkedregeneration.
Theenginecomputer 
automaticallyrequestsa 
recoveryregeneration.
PassiveDPFRegeneration 
•Passiveregenerationoccursaspartofnormal 
engineoperation.
•Whileoperatingthemachine,runtheengineat 
full-enginespeedandhighloadwhenpossibleto 
promoteDPFregeneration.
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AssistDPFRegeneration 
•Theenginecomputeradjustsenginesettingsto 
raisetheexhausttemperature.
•Whileoperatingthemachine,runtheengineat 
fullenginespeedandhighloadwhenpossibleto 
promoteDPFregeneration.
ResetRegeneration 
•TheicondisplaysintheInfoCenterwhilethereset 
regenerationisprocessing.
•Wheneverpossible,donotshutofftheengineor 
reduceenginespeedwhiletheresetregeneration 
isprocessing.
Important:Wheneverpossible,allowthe 
machinetocompletetheresetregeneration 
processbeforeshuttingofftheengine.
CAUTION
Theexhausttemperatureishot(approximately 
600°C(1,112°F)duringDPFregeneration.Hot 
exhaustgascanharmyouorotherpeople.
•
•
•
•
PeriodicResetRegeneration
IftheenginehasnotcompletedasuccessfulReset, 
Parked,orRecoveryregenerationintheprevious100 
hoursofengineoperation,theenginecomputerwill 
attempttoperformaresetregeneration.
SettingtheInhibitRegen
ResetRegenerationOnly
Note:IfyousettheInfoCentertoinhibitregeneration, 
theInfoCenterdisplaysADVISORY#185(Figure41)     
every15minuteswhiletheenginerequestsareset 
regeneration.
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Figure41
Aresetregenerationproducestheelevatedengine 
exhaust.Ifyouareoperatingthemachinearound 
trees,brush,tallgrass,orothertemperature-sensitive 
plantsormaterials,youcanusetheInhibitRegen 
settingtopreventtheenginecomputerfrom 
performingaresetregeneration.
Figure40
•Thehighexhaust-temperatureicon 
intheInfoCenter(Figure40).  
•Theenginecomputeradjustsenginesettingsto 
raisetheexhausttemperature.
Important:Thehighexhaust-temperature 
iconindicatesthattheexhausttemperature 
dischargedfromofyourmachinemaybe 
hotterthanduringregularoperation.
•Whileoperatingthemachine,runtheengineat 
fullenginespeedandhighloadwhenpossibleto 
promoteDPFregeneration.
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Important:Whenyoushutofftheengineand 
startitagain,theinhibitregensettingdefaultsto 
OFF .
1.NHIBITREGEN    
option,andpresstherightbuttontoselectthe 
InhibitRegenentry(Figure42).  
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Figure42
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Figure44
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2.Figure42)   
orfromOfftoOn(Figure43).  
Figure43
AllowingaResetRegeneration
TheInfoCenterdisplaysthehighexhaust-temperature
icon
whentheresetregenerationisinprocess.
Note:IfINHIBITREGENissettoON ,theInfoCenter     
displaysADVISORY#185(Figure44).Pressbutton3     
tosetinhibitregenerationsettingtoOFFandcontinue   
withtheresetregeneration.
Note:Iftheengineexhausttemperatureistoolow, 
theInfoCenterdisplaysADVISORY#186(Figure45)to     
informyoutosettheenginetofullthrottle(highidle).
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Figure45
Note:Whentheresetregenerationcompletes,the 
highexhaust-temperature 
InfoCenterscreen.
disappearsfromthe
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ParkedorRecoveryRegeneration 
•Whentheenginecomputerrequestseithera 
parkedregenerationorarecoveryregeneration, 
theregenerationrequesticon(Figure46)displays   
intheInfoCenter.
Figure46
•Themachinedoesnotautomaticallyperforma 
parkedregenerationorarecoveryregeneration, 
youmustruntheregenerationthroughthe 
InfoCenter.
ParkedRegenerationMessages
regenerationrequired—powertakeoffdisabled 
ADVISORY#189(Figure49).    
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Figure49
Important:Performaparkedregenerationto 
restorethePTOfunction;refertoPreparingto 
PerformaParkedorRecoveryRegeneration 
(page38)andPerformingaParkedorRecovery   
Regeneration(page38). 
Note:TheHomescreendisplaysthePTO 
disabledIcon(Figure50).  
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Figure50
Whenaparkedregenerationisrequestedbythe 
enginecomputerthefollowingmessagesdisplayin 
theInfoCenter:
•EnginewarningSPN3720,FMI16(Figure47)   
Figure47
•ParkedregenerationrequiredADVISORY#188   
(Figure48)  
Note:Advisory#188displaysevery15minutes. 
Figure48
RecoveryRegenerationMessages
Whenarecoveryregenerationisrequestedbythe 
enginecomputer,thefollowingmessagesdisplayin 
theInfoCenter:
•EnginewarningSPN3719,FMI0(Figure51)   
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Figure51
•Recoveryregenerationrequired—powertakeoff 
disabledADVISORY#190(Figure52)    
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•Ifyoudonotperformaparkedregeneration 
within2hours,theInfoCenterdisplaysparked
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Figure52
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Important:Performarecoveryregeneration 
torestorethePTOfunction;refertoPreparing 
toPerformaParkedorRecoveryRegeneration 
(page38)andPerformingaParkedorRecovery   
Regeneration(page38). 
Note:TheHomescreendisplaysthePTOdisabled 
Icon;refertoFigure50inParkedRegeneration   
Messages(page37). 
DPFStatus-Limitation
•Iftheenginecomputerrequestsarecovery 
regenerationorisprocessingarecovery 
regenerationandyouscrolldowntothePARKED  
REGENoption,parkedregenerationlocksandthe   
lockicon(Figure53)appearsinthelowerright   
corneroftheInfoCenter.
2.
3.
4.EUTRALposition.  
5.
6.
7.DLEposition.  
PerformingaParkedorRecovery 
Regeneration
CAUTION
Theexhausttemperatureishot(approximately 
600°C(1,112°F)duringDPFregeneration.Hot 
exhaustgascanharmyouorotherpeople.
•
Figure53
•Iftheenginecomputerhasnotrequesteda 
recoveryregenerationandyouscrolldown 
totheRECOVERYREGENoption,therecovery     
regenerationlocksandthelockicon(Figure54)   
appearsinthelowerrightcorneroftheInfoCenter.
Figure54
PreparingtoPerformaParkedorRecovery 
Regeneration
•
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materialsaroundtheexhaustsystem.
•
•
Important:Thecomputerofthemachinecancels 
DPFregenerationifyouincreasetheenginespeed 
fromlowidleorreleasetheparkingbrake.
1.ARKEDREGENST ARToptionortheRECOVERY        
REGENSTARToption(Figure55),andpressthe       
rightbuttontoselectthestarttheregeneration 
(Figure55).  
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1.
•ParkedRegeneration:Ensurethatyou 
have1/4tankoffuelbeforeperformingthe 
parkedregeneration.
•RecoveryRegeneration:Ensurethatyou 
have1/2tankoffuelbeforeperformingthe 
recoveryregeneration.
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Figure55
3.Figure57).  
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2.ERIFYFUELLEVELscreen,verifythatyou   
have1/4tankoffuelifyouareperformingthe 
parkedregenerationor1/2tankoffuelifyouare 
performingtherecoveryregeneration,andpress 
therightbuttontocontinue(Figure56).  
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Figure57
4.NITIATEDPFREGENscreen,pressthe     
rightbuttontocontinue(Figure58).  
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Figure56
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Figure58
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5.NITIATINGDPF   
REGENmessage(Figure59).    
Figure59
6.Figure60).  
CheckMessageandCorrectiveActionTable
(cont'd.)
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CorrectiveAction: Startandruntheengine.
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CorrectiveAction: Runtheenginetowarmthecoolant 
temperatureto60°C(140°F).
Figure60
7.
CheckMessageandCorrectiveActionTable
CorrectiveAction:Exittheregenerationmenuandrunthe 
machineuntilthetimesincelastregenerationisgreaterthan 
50hours;refertoTimeSinceLastRegeneration(page33).  
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CorrectiveAction:Changetheenginespeedtolowidle. 
CorrectiveAction:Troubleshoottheenginecomputer 
conditionandretryDPFregeneration.
8.Figure61)   
appearsinthelowerrightcornerofthescreen 
astheregenerationprocesses.
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Figure61
CorrectiveAction:Troubleshoottheenginefaultandretry 
DPFregeneration.
Note:WhiletheDPFregeneration 
runs,theInfoCenterdisplaysthehigh
exhaust-temperatureicon
9.
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displaysADVISORY#183(Figure62).Pressthe     
leftbuttontoexittothehomescreen.
Figure62
CancelingaParkedorRecoveryRegeneration
UsetheParkedRegenCancelorRecoveryRegen 
Cancelsettingtocancelarunningparkedorrecovery 
regenerationprocess.
1.Figure 
64). 
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Note:Iftheregenerationfailstocomplete,the 
InfoCenterdisplaysAdvisory#184(Figure62).   
Presstheleftbuttontoexittothehomescreen.
Figure63
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Figure64
2.ARKEDREGENCANCEL(Figure64)orthe         
RECOVERYREGENCANCELoption(Figure65).        
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Figure65
3.Figure64orFigure65).    
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AdjustingtheLift-Arm
AdjustingtheLift-Arm
Counterbalance
Youcanadjustthecounterbalanceontherear 
cutting-unitliftarmstocompensatefordifferentturf 
conditionsandtomaintainauniformheightofcutin 
theroughconditionsorinareasofthatchbuildup.
Youcanadjusteachcounterbalancespringto1of 
4settings.Eachincrementincreasesordecreases 
counterbalanceonthecuttingunitby2.3kg(5lb). 
Youcanpositionthespringsonthebacksideofthe 
rstspringactuatortoremoveallcounterbalance 
(fourthposition).
1.
2.Figure66).  
CAUTION
Thespringsareundertensionandcould 
causepersonalinjury.
TurnaroundPosition
1.
2.Figure67).  
3.Figure 
67). 
Usecautionwhenadjustingthesprings.
Figure66
1.Spring
3.
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Figure67
1.Switch
4.
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PushingorTowingthe
HaulingtheMachine 
Machine
Inanemergency ,youcanmovethemachine 
byactuatingthebypassvalveinthevariable 
displacementhydraulicpumpandpushingortowing 
themachine.
Important:Donotpushortowthemachinefaster 
than3to4.8km/h(2to3mph)becauseinternal 
transmissiondamagemayoccur.Thebypass 
valvemustbeopenwheneveryoupushortow 
themachine.
1.Figure68).  
Note:Thebypassvalveislocatedontheleft 
sideofthehydrostat.Bybypassingtheuid,you 
canmovethemachineslowlywithoutdamaging 
thetransmission.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine 
intooroutofatraileroratruck.
•Useafull-widthrampforloadingorunloadingthe 
machineintooroutofatraileroratruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurely.Bothfrontand 
rearstrapsshouldbedirecteddownandoutward 
fromthemachine;refertoFigure69andFigure70.    
–Front—theholeintherectangularpad,under
theaxletube,insideeachfronttire(Figure69)  
Figure68
1.Bypass-valvebolt
2.
Important:Runningtheenginewiththe 
bypassvalveopencausesthetransmission 
tooverheat.
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Figure69
1.Fronttie-down
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–Rear—eachsideofthemachineontherear
frame(Figure70)  
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Figure70
1.Reartie-down
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JackingPoints 
Understandingthe
Note:Usejackstandstosupportthemachinewhen 
required.
•Front—rectangularpad,undertheaxletube, 
insideeachfronttire(Figure71).  
Figure71
DiagnosticLight
Themachineisequippedwithadiagnosticlight,which 
indicatesifthemachinedetectsamalfunction.The 
diagnosticlightislocatedontheInfoCenter,above 
thedisplayscreen(Figure72).Whenthemachine   
isfunctioningproperlyandthekeyswitchismoved 
totheON /RUNposition,thediagnosticlightturnson   
brieytoindicatethatthelightisworkingproperly. 
Whenamachineadvisorymessageappears,thelight 
illuminateswhenthemessageispresent.Whena 
faultmessageappears,thelightblinksuntilthefault 
isresolved.
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1.Frontjackingpoint
•Rear—rectangularaxletubeontherearaxle. 
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Figure72
1.Diagnosticlight
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CheckingtheInterlock 
Switches 
Thepurposeoftheinterlockswitchesistopreventthe 
enginefromcrankingorstartingunlessthetraction 
pedalisintheNEUTRALposition,theEnable/Disable   
switchisintheDISABLEposition,andtheLower   
Mow/RaisecontrolisintheNEUTRALposition.In   
addition,theengineshouldstopwhenyoupress 
thetractionpedalwhileyouareofftheseatorifthe 
parkingbrakeisengaged.
CAUTION
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare 
disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould 
operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal 
injury.
•
•
VerifyingtheInterlock-Switch 
Function 
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily 
1.
2.N  
position,butdonotstartthemachine.
3.
4.
Note:Repeatthisforallswitchesthatyoucan 
changebyhand.
5.
Note:Replaceanyfaultyswitchesandrepair 
anyfaultywiring.
Note:TheInfoCenterdisplayalsohastheabilityto 
detectwhichoutputsolenoidsorrelaysareturned 
on.Thisisaquickwaytodetermineifamachine 
malfunctioniselectricalorhydraulic.
VerifyingtheOutputFunction 
1.
2.N  
positionandstartthemachine.
3.
4.
Note:Theappropriateoutputsshouldchangestate 
toindicatethattheECMisturningonthatfunction. 
Ifthecorrectoutputsdonotilluminate,verifythatthe
requiredinputswitchesareinthenecessarypositions 
toallowthatfunctiontooccur.Verifythecorrectswitch 
function.
Iftheoutputdisplaysareonasspecied,butthe 
machinedoesnotfunctionproperly,thisindicates 
anon-electricalproblem.Repairthemachineas 
necessary.
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AfterOperationSafety 
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits, 
mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent 
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•Ifthecuttingunitsareinthetransportposition,use 
thepositivemechanicallock(ifavailable)before 
youleavethemachineunattended.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine 
inanyenclosure.
•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe 
machine.
OperatingTips
BecomingFamiliarizedwiththe 
Machine
Beforemowinggrass,practiceoperatingthemachine 
inanopenarea.Startandshutofftheengine. 
Operateinforwardandreverse.Lowerandraisethe 
cuttingunitsandengageanddisengagethereels. 
Whenyoufeelfamiliarwiththemachine,practice 
operatingupanddownslopesatdifferentspeeds.
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere 
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such 
asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Keepallpartsofthemachineingoodworking 
conditionandallhardwaretightened,especially 
blade-attachmenthardware.
•Replaceallwornordamageddecals. 
HaulingtheMachine 
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineonto 
atrailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurely. 
Hydraulic-ValveSolenoid 
Functions 
Usethelistbelowtoidentifyanddescribethedifferent 
functionsofthesolenoidsinthehydraulicmanifold. 
Eachsolenoidmustbeenergizedtoallowthefunction 
tooccur.
Solenoid
SP2
SP1
SVRV
SV1
SV3
SV2
Frontreelcircuit
Rearreelcircuit
Raiseanycuttingunits
Function
UnderstandingtheWarning 
System
Ifawarninglightcomesonduringoperation,stopthe 
machineimmediatelyandcorrecttheproblembefore 
continuingoperation.Seriousdamagecouldoccurif 
youoperatethemachinewithamalfunction.
Mowing
Starttheengineandmovetheengine-speedswitch 
totheFASTposition.MovetheEnable/Disableswitch   
totheENABLEpositionandusetheLowerMow/Raise   
levertocontrolthecuttingunits(thefrontcuttingunits 
aretimedtolowerbeforetherearcuttingunits).To 
moveforwardandcutgrass,pressthetractionpedal 
forward.
TransportingtheMachine
MovetheEnable/DisableswitchtotheDISABLE  
positionandraisethecuttingunitstotheTRANSPORT  
position.MovetheMow/Transportlevertothe 
TRANSPORTposition.Becarefulwhendrivingbetween   
objectssoyoudonotaccidentallydamagethe 
machineorcuttingunits.Useextracarewhen 
operatingthemachineonslopes.Driveslowlyand 
avoidsharpturnsonslopestopreventrollovers. 
Lowerthecuttingunitswhengoingdownhillfor 
steeringcontrol.
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition. 
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Afterthersthour
Aftertherst10hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every250hours
Every400hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Torquethewheellugnutsto94to122N∙m(70to90ft-lb).
•Torquethewheellugnutsto94to122N∙m(70to90ft-lb).
•Checkthealternator-belttension.
•Checkthecoolingsystem.
•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.
•Checkthereel-to-bedknifecontact.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Drainwaterorothercontaminantsfromwaterseparator.
•Removedebrisfromthescreenandradiator/oilcooler.(Morefrequentlyindirty 
operatingconditions).
•Checkthehydrauliclinesandhoses.
•Greasethebearingsandbushings(andimmediatelyaftereverywashing).
•Cleanthebatteryandchecktheconditionofit(orweekly,whichevercomesrst).
•Checkthebattery-cableconnections.
•Inspectthecooling-systemhoses.
•Checkthealternator-belttension.
•Torquethewheellugnutsto94to122N∙m(70to90ft-lb).
•Changetheengineoilandlter.
•Servicetheaircleaner.Servicetheaircleanerearlieriftheserviceindicatorshows 
red.Serviceitmorefrequentlyinextremelydirtyordustyconditions.
•Replacethefuel-ltercanister.
•Replacetheenginefuellter.
•Checkthefuellinesandconnectionsfordeterioration,damage,orloose 
connections.(Oryearly,whichevercomesrst).
Every800hours
Every6,000hours
Every2years
•Checktherearwheeltoe-in.
•Changethehydraulicuid.
•Changethehydrauliclters.(Ormoreofteniftheservice-intervalindicatorisin 
theredzone).
•Packtherearwheelbearings.
•Disassemble,clean,andassemblethesootlteroftheDPForcleanthesootlter 
ifenginefaultsSPN3251FMI0,SPN3720FMI0,orSPN3720FMI16displayinthe             
InfoCenter.
•Flushandreplacethecooling-systemuid.
•Drainandushthehydraulictank.
•Replaceallmovinghoses.
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist 
Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof:
MaintenanceCheckItem
Checkthesafety-interlockoperation.
Checkthebrakeoperation.
Checktheengineoilandfuellevel.
Drainthewater/fuelseparator.
Checktheair-lter-restrictionindicator.
Checktheradiatorandscreenfordebris.
Checkunusualenginenoises.
Checkunusualoperatingnoises.
Checkthehydraulic-system-oillevel.
Checkthehydraulic-lterindicator.
Checkhydraulichosesfordamage.
Checkforuidleaks.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checktheinstrumentoperation.
Checkthereel-to-bedknifeadjustment.
Checktheheight-of-cutadjustment.
Checkallgreasettingsforlubrication.
Touch-updamagedpaint.
1.Checktheglowplugandinjectornozzlesifhardstarting,excesssmoking,orroughrunningisnoted.
1
2
3
Mon.
Sat.
2.Checkwiththeenginerunningandtheoilatoperatingtemperature.
3.Immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted
NotationforAreasofConcern 
Inspectionperformedby:
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures. 
Note:T oobtainanelectricalschematicorahydraulicschematicforyourmachine,visitwww.T oro.com. 
Information
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ServiceIntervalChart 
Figure73
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand 
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
decal125-2927
Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
Pre-Maintenance
Lubrication
Procedures
GreasingtheBearingsand
Pre-MaintenanceSafety 
•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,repairing,orleaving 
themachine,dothefollowing:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
–Movethethrottleswitchtothelow-idleposition.
–Disengagethecuttingunits.
–Lowerthecuttingunits.
–Ensurethatthetractionisinneutral.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore
performingmaintenance.
•Ifpossible,donotperformmaintenancewhilethe 
engineisrunning.Keepawayfrommovingparts.
•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineor 
componentswhenrequired.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith 
storedenergy.
Bushings
ServiceInterval:Every50hours(andimmediately 
Lubricateallgreasettingsforthebearingsand 
bushingswithNo.2lithiumgrease.
Thegreasettinglocationsandquantitiesareas 
follows:
•Pumpdriveshaft(3)(Figure74)   
aftereverywashing).
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Figure74
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•Cutting-unitlift-armcylinders(2each)(Figure75)   
Figure75
•Lift-armpivots(1each)(Figure75)   
•Cutting-unitcarrier-frameandpivot(2each) 
(Figure76)  
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Figure78
•Axle-steeringpivot(1)(Figure79)   
Figure76
•Lift-arm-pivotshaft(1each)(Figure77)   
Figure77
•Rearaxletierod(2)(Figure78)   
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Figure79
•Steering-cylinderballjoints(2)(Figure80)   
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Figure80
•Brakepedal(1)(Figure81)   
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Figure81
EngineMaintenance
EngineSafety 
•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor 
addingoiltothecrankcase.
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•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed 
theengine.
ServicingtheAirCleaner 
ServiceInterval:Every400hours—Servicetheair 
cleaner.Servicetheaircleaner 
earlieriftheserviceindicatorshows 
red.Serviceitmorefrequentlyin 
extremelydirtyordustyconditions.
Checktheair-cleanerbodyfordamagewhichcould 
causeanairleak.Replaceifdamaged.Checkthe 
wholeintakesystemforleaks,damage,orloosehose 
clamps.
Servicetheair-cleanerlteronlywhentheservice 
indicatorrequiresit(Figure83).Changingtheairlter   
beforeitisnecessaryonlyincreasesthechanceof 
dirtenteringtheenginewhenyouremovethelter.
Important:Makesurethatthecoverisseated 
correctlyandsealswiththeair-cleanerbody.
1.
2.Figure82).  
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1.Air-cleanercover
2.Air-cleanerlter
3.Air-cleanerindicator
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Figure84
Figure82
1.Serviceindicator
2.Latch
3.Figure83).  
Figure83
1.Air-cleanercover
indicator
2.Air-cleaner-coverlatch
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7.
Important:Donotuseadamagedelement. 
8.
Important:Donotapplypressuretothe 
exiblecenterofthelter.
9.
10.
11.
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4.
5.
Important:Avoidusinghigh-pressureair, 
whichcouldforcedirtthroughthelterinto 
theintaketract.
Note:Thiscleaningprocesspreventsdebris 
frommigratingintotheintakewhenyouremove 
thelter.
6.Figure84).  
Note:Donotcleantheusedelementduetothe 
possibilityofdamagingtheltermedia.
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ServicingtheEngineOil 
OilSpecication
Usehigh-quality,low-ashengineoilthatmeetsor 
exceedsthefollowingspecications:
•APIservicecategoryCJ-4orhigher 
•ACEAservicecategoryE6 
•JASOservicecategoryDH-2 
Important:UsingengineoilotherthanAPICJ-4 
orhigher,ACEAE6,orJASODH-2maycausethe 
dieselparticulateltertoplugorcauseengine 
damage.
Usethefollowingengineoilviscositygrade:
•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above0°F) 
•Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(all 
temperatures)
ToroPremiumEngineOilisavailablefromyour 
authorizedTorodistributorineither15W-40or10W-30 
viscositygrades.Seethepartscatalogforpart 
numbers.
Figure85
1.Dipstick
4.ULLandADDmarks     
(Figure85).  
2.Oil-llcap
Note:Donotoverll. 
5.
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel 
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily 
Important:Checktheengineoildaily.Ifthe 
engine-oillevelisabovetheFullmarkonthe 
dipstick,theengineoilmaybedilutedwithfuel;
IftheengineoillevelisabovetheFullmark, 
changetheengineoil.
Thebesttimetochecktheengineoiliswhenthe 
engineiscoolbeforeithasbeenstartedfortheday. 
Ifithasalreadybeenrun,allowtheoiltodrainback 
downtothesumpforatleast10minutesbefore 
checking.IftheoillevelisatorbelowtheAddmark 
onthedipstick,addoiltobringtheoilleveltotheFull 
mark.Donotoverlltheenginewithoil. 
Important:Keeptheengineoillevelbetweenthe 
upperandlowerlimitsontheoilgauge;theengine 
mayfailifyourunitwithtoomuchortoolittleoil.
1.
2.
6.
CrankcaseOilCapacity 
5.2L(5.5USqt)withthelter
3.ULLandADD    
marks(Figure85).  
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ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter 
Servicing
ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Changethe 
engineoilandlter.
1.Figure86).  
Figure86
1.Engine-oildrainplug
2.Oillter
Diesel-OxidationCatalyst 
(DOC)andtheSootFilter
ServiceInterval:Every6,000hours—Disassemble, 
clean,andassemblethesootlter 
oftheDPForcleanthesootlterif 
enginefaultsSPN3251FMI0,SPN      
3720FMI0,orSPN3720FMI16       
displayintheInfoCenter.
IfenginefaultsCHECKENGINESPN3251FMI0,CHECK     
ENGINESPN3720FMI0,orCHECKENGINESPN3720      
FMI16displayintheInfoCenter(Figure87),cleanthe   
sootlterusingthestepsthatfollow:
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2.
3.Figure86).  
4.
Important:Donotovertighten. 
5.Servicingthe 
EngineOil(page53). 
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Figure87
1. RefertotheEnginesectioninthe Service 
Manualforinformationondisassemblingand 
assemblingthediesel-oxidationcatalystandthe 
sootlteroftheDPF .
2.
3.
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Fuel
4.
Maintenance
DANGER
Undercertainconditions,fuelandfuelvapors 
arehighlyammableandexplosive.Areor 
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers 
andcancausepropertydamage.
•
•
•
•
5.
6.
7.
ServicingtheEngineFuel 
Filter 
ServiceInterval:Every400hours—Replacethe 
enginefuellter.
1.Figure89).  
ServicingtheWater 
Separator 
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Drain 
waterorothercontaminantsfrom 
waterseparator.
Every400hours—Replacethefuel-lter 
canister.
1.
2.
Figure88
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Figure89
1.Fuel-lterhead
2.Figure89).  
3.
4.
5.
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thelterhead.
1.Waterseparatorltercanister
3.
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CheckingtheFuelLines
ElectricalSystem
andConnections
ServiceInterval:Every400hours(Oryearly, 
whichevercomesrst).
Checkthefuellinesandconnectionsfordeterioration, 
damage,orlooseconnections.
FuelPick-upTubeScreen 
Thefuelpick-uptube,locatedinsidethefueltank,is 
equippedwithascreentohelppreventdebrisfrom 
enteringthefuelsystem.Removethefuelpick-up 
tubeandcleanscreenasrequired.
Maintenance
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Important:Beforeweldingonthemachine, 
disconnectbothcablesfromthebattery,bothwire 
harnessplugsfromtheelectroniccontrolmodule, 
andtheterminalconnectorfromthealternatorto 
preventdamagetotheelectricalsystem.
ElectricalSystemSafety 
•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe 
machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst 
andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal 
rstandthenegativelast.
•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated 
area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe 
chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe 
battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated 
tools.
ServicingtheBattery 
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Cleanthebattery 
andchecktheconditionofit(or 
weekly,whichevercomesrst).
Every50hours—Checkthebattery-cable 
connections.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, 
whichisfatalifconsumedandcausessevere 
burns.
•
•
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WARNING
CheckingtheFuses 
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat 
canexplode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks 
andamesawayfromit.
Keeptheterminalsandtheentirebatterycaseclean 
becauseadirtybatterydischargesslowly .T oclean 
thebattery,washtheentirecasewithasolutionof 
bakingsodaandwater.Rinseitwithclearwater.
Thereare8fusesintheelectricalsystem.Thefuse 
blockislocatedbehindthecontrol-arm-accesspanel 
(Figure90).  
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Figure90
1.Fuseblock
decal117-0169
Figure91
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Drive
AdjustingtheTraction 
DriveforNeutral 
Themachinemustnotcreepwhenyoureleasethe 
tractionpedal.Ifitdoescreep,adjustitasfollows:
WARNING
Theenginemustberunningwhileyou 
performthenaladjustmentonthe 
tractionadjustmentcam.Thiscould 
causepersonalinjury.
Keepyourhands,feet,face,andother 
bodypartsawayfromthemufer,other 
hotpartsoftheengine,andanyrotating 
parts.
1.
2.
Note:On4-wheel-drivemodels,thereartires 
mustalsobeofftheground.
3.Figure 
92). 
4.
5.
6.
7.
Figure92
1.Locknut
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AdjustingtheRearWheel
Cooling
Toe-in
ServiceInterval:Every800hours—Checktherear 
wheeltoe-in.
1.
2.Figure93).  
Note:Theendofthetierodwiththeexternal 
grooveisaleft-handthread.
Maintenance
CoolingSystemSafety 
•Swallowingenginecoolantcancauseinjury 
ordeath;keepoutofreachfromchildrenand 
pets.
•Dischargeofhot,pressurizedcoolantortouching 
ahotradiatorandsurroundingpartscancause 
severeburns.
–
minutesbeforeremovingtheradiatorcap.
–
openthecapslowlytoallowsteamtoescape.
RemovingDebrisfromthe 
CoolingSystem 
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily(More 
frequentlyindirtyoperating 
conditions).
Figure93
1.Jamnut
2.Tierod
3.
4.
Note:Thedistanceatthefrontoftherear 
wheelsshouldbelessthan6mm(1/4inch)of 
thedistancemeasuredattherearofthewheels.
5.
Every100hours—Inspectthecooling-system
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hoses.
Every2years—Flushandreplacethe 
cooling-systemuid.
1.
2.
3.Figure94).  
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Figure94
1.Rear-screenlatch
4.Figure95).  
BrakeMaintenance
AdjustingtheParking 
Brakes 
Adjustthebrakeswhenthereismorethan2.5cm(1 
inch)offreetravelofthebrakepedal,orwhenmore 
holdingforceisrequired(Figure96).Freetravelisthe   
distancethatthebrakepedalmovesbeforeyoufeel 
brakingresistance.
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g026816
Figure96
1.Radiator/oilcooler
Figure95
1.Freetravel
Note:Usethewheel-motorbacklashtorockthe 
drumsbackandforthtoensurethatthedrumsare 
freepriortoandafteradjustment.
1.Figure97).  
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Figure97
1.Brakecables
5.
2.Figure96).  
3.
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Note:Ensurethatthecableconduitdoesnot 
rotatewhileyouaretighteningthenuts.
BeltMaintenance
Adjusting 
Iftheparkingbrakefailstoengageandlatch,adjust 
thebrakepawl.
1.Figure98).  
Figure98
ServicingtheAlternator 
Belt 
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours 
Every100hours
Note:Forproperbelttension,allow10mm(3/8inch) 
deectionwhenaforceof44N(10lb)isappliedon 
thebeltmidwaybetweenthepulleys.
1.Figure99).  
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1.Brakecables
2.Screw
2.Figure98).  
3.
4.
5.
4.Brakedetent
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Figure99
1.Mountingbolt
2.
3.
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HydraulicSystem 
Maintenance
HydraulicSystemSafety 
•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected 
intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved 
withinafewhoursbyadoctor.
•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare 
ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections 
andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto 
thehydraulicsystem.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole 
leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic 
uid.
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Figure100
1.Hose
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks. 
•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem 
beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic 
system.
ChangingtheHydraulic 
Fluid 
ServiceInterval:Every800hours 
Every2years—Drainandushthehydraulic 
tank.
Ifuidbecomescontaminated,contactyour 
authorizedT orodistributorbecausethesystemmust 
beushed.Contaminateduidlooksmilkyorblack 
whencomparedtocleanoil.
1.
2.
3.Figure100).  
4.
5.
6.Checkingthe 
HydraulicFluid(page26). 
Important:Useonlyhydraulicuids 
specied.Otheruidscoulddamagethe 
system.
7.
8.
9.
10.ULLmarkonthe   
dipstick.
Important:Donotoverllthehydraulic 
system.
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ReplacingtheHydraulic 
Filters 
ServiceInterval:Every800hours(Ormoreoftenif 
theservice-intervalindicatorisin 
theredzone).
Thehydraulicsystemisequippedwitha 
service-intervalindicator(Figure101).Withthe   
enginerunningatoperatingtemperature,viewthe 
indicator,itshouldbeinthegreenzone.Whenthe 
indicatorisintheredzone,changethehydraulic 
lters.
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Figure103
1.Hydrauliclter
3.
4.
Figure101
1.Hydraulic-lter-restrictionindicator
Important:Useofanyotherltersmayvoidthe 
warrantyonsomecomponents.
1.
2.Figure 
102)and(Figure103).   
5.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
CheckingtheHydraulic 
LinesandHoses 
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily 
Checkthehydrauliclinesandhosesforleaks,kinked 
lines,loosemountingsupports,wear,loosettings, 
weatherdeterioration,andchemicaldeterioration. 
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeoperating.
1.Hydrauliclter
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Figure102
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Hydraulic-SystemTest 
Ports 
Usethehydraulic-systemtestportstotestthe 
pressureinthehydrauliccircuits.Contactyour 
authorizedT orodistributorforassistance.
Usethetestportsonthefronthydraulictubestoassist 
introubleshootingthetractioncircuit(Figure104).  
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Figure105
1.Mow-circuittestports
Figure104
1.Traction-circuittestport
Usethetestportsonthemowmanifoldblocktoassist 
introubleshootingthemowcircuit(Figure105).  
Usethetestportontheliftmanifoldblocktoassistin
g031993
troubleshootingtheliftcircuit(Figure106).  
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Figure106
1.Lift-circuittestport
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CuttingUnitSystem
BacklappingtheCutting
Maintenance
CuttingUnitSafety 
Awornordamagedcuttingunitcanbreak,anda 
pieceofareelorbedknifecouldbethrownatyou 
orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryor 
death.
•Inspectthecuttingunitsperiodicallyforwearor 
damage.
•Usecarewhencheckingthecuttingunits.Wrap 
thebladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen 
servicingthereelsandbedknives.Onlyreplaceor 
sharpenthereelsandbedknives;neverstraighten 
orweldthem.
•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1 
reelcancauseotherbladestorotate.
Units
WARNING
Contactwiththereelsorothermovingparts 
canresultinpersonalinjury.
•
•
Note:Whenbacklapping,thefrontunitsalloperate 
together,andtherearunitsoperatetogether.
1.ISABLEposition.  
2.Figure107).  
3.Operator's  
Manual forthecuttingunits.
4.
DANGER
Changingtheenginespeedwhile 
backlappingmaycausethereelstostall.
•
•
5.Figure107).  
DANGER
Toavoidpersonalinjury,becertainthat 
youareclearofthecuttingunitsbefore 
proceeding.
6.OW  
position,movetheEnable/Disableswitchto 
theENABLEposition.MovetheLowerMow/Lift   
controlforwardtostartthebacklappingoperation 
onthedesignatedreels.
7.
Important:Neveruseashort-handled 
brush.
8.
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untilthespeedstabilizes,thenreturnthereel 
speedtoyourdesiredspeed.
9.ISABLEposition,andshutofftheengine.  
Aftercompletingadjustments,repeatsteps4  
through8.  
Figure107
1.Backlaplevers
Storage
PreparingtheTractionUnit 
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
A.
batteryposts.
B.
awirebrushandbakingsodasolution.
C.
withGrafo1 12Xskin-overgrease(T oro 
PartNumber505-47)orpetroleumjellyto 
preventcorrosion.
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D.
for24hourstopreventleadsulfationofthe 
battery.
10.
11.OWposition,lowertheseat,andwashall   
lappingcompoundoffthecuttingunits.
Note:Adjustthecutting-unitreeltobedknifeas 
needed.Adjustthecutting-unitreelspeedtothe 
desiredmowingsetting.
Important:Ifthebacklapswitchis 
notreturnedtotheOFFpositionafter   
backlapping,thecuttingunitsdonotraise 
orfunctionproperly.
Note:Forabettercuttingedge,runaleacross 
thefrontfaceofthebedknifeafterlapping.This 
removesanyburrsorroughedgesthatmay 
havebuiltuponthecuttingedge.
PreparingtheEngine 
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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EuropeanPrivacyNotice
TheInformationT oroCollects 
ToroWarrantyCompany(Toro)respectsyourprivacy.Inordertoprocessyourwarrantyclaimandcontactyouintheeventofaproductrecall,weaskyou 
tosharecertainpersonalinformationwithus,eitherdirectlyorthroughyourlocalTorocompanyordealer.
TheT orowarrantysystemishostedonserverslocatedwithintheUnitedStateswhereprivacylawmaynotprovidethesameprotectionasapplies 
inyourcountry.
BYSHARINGYOURPERSONALINFORMATIONWITHUS,YOUARECONSENTINGTOTHEPROCESSINGOFYOURPERSONALINFORMATION 
ASDESCRIBEDINTHISPRIV ACYNOTICE.
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Toromayuseyourpersonalinformationtoprocesswarrantyclaims,tocontactyouintheeventofaproductrecallandforanyotherpurposewhichwetell 
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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation
Whatisthiswarning? 
Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:
WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov. 
WhatisProp65? 
Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto 
California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother 
reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto 
informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.
Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith 
theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the 
CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese 
chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all 
AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) 
haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.
Doesthislawapplyeverywhere? 
Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot 
limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder 
retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.
.
HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits? 
Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning 
atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow 
thefederalandinternationalstandards.
Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning? 
•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot. 
•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies 
makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.
•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent. 
•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora 
productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.
WhydoesToroincludethiswarning? 
Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand 
use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof 
exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe 
“nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese 
warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.
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TheToroWarranty
ATwo-YearLimitedWarranty
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuant 
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial 
product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship 
fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This 
warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators 
(refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea 
warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou 
includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty 
beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser. 
*Productequippedwithanhourmeter.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
YouareresponsiblefornotifyingtheCommercialProductsDistributoror 
AuthorizedCommercialProductsDealerfromwhomyoupurchasedthe 
Productassoonasyoubelieveawarrantableconditionexists.Ifyouneed 
helplocatingaCommercialProductsDistributororAuthorizedDealer,or 
ifyouhavequestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsorresponsibilities, 
youmaycontactusat:
ToroCommercialProductsServiceDepartment 
ToroWarrantyCompany 
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth 
Bloomington,MN55420-1196
952–888–8801or800–952–2740 
E-mail:commercial.warranty@toro.com
OwnerResponsibilities
AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenanceand 
adjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperformrequired  
maintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowingawarranty 
claim.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty 
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot 
coverthefollowing:
•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement 
parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-Toro 
brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe 
providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.
•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended 
maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour 
ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe 
Operator’sManual canresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.
•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinanabusive, 
negligent,orrecklessmanner.
•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobedefective. 
Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,duringnormal 
Productoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brakepadsand 
linings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings(sealedor 
greasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsandbearings,tires, 
lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchasdiaphragms, 
nozzles,andcheckvalves,etc.
•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Conditionsconsideredtobe 
outsideinuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storage 
practices,contamination,useofunapprovedfuels,coolants,lubricants, 
additives,fertilizers,water,orchemicals,etc.
•Failureorperformanceissuesduetotheuseoffuels(e.g.gasoline, 
diesel,orbiodiesel)thatdonotconformtotheirrespectiveindustry 
standards.
•Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear,anddeterioration. 
•Normal“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damagetoseats 
duetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratcheddecalsor 
windows,etc.
Parts
Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted 
fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart. 
Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe 
originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.T orowillmake 
thenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyorreplace 
it.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.
DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty:
DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberof 
kilowatt-hourstheycandeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating,recharging, 
andmaintenancetechniquescanextendorreducetotalbatterylife.Asthe 
batteriesinthisproductareconsumed,theamountofusefulworkbetween 
chargingintervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthebatteryiscompletelyworn 
out.Replacementofwornoutbatteries,duetonormalconsumption, 
istheresponsibilityoftheproductowner.Batteryreplacementmaybe 
requiredduringthenormalproductwarrantyperiodatowner’sexpense. 
Note:(Lithium-Ionbatteryonly):ALithium-Ionbatteryhasapartonly 
proratedwarrantybeginningyear3throughyear5basedonthetime 
inserviceandkilowatthoursused.RefertotheOperator'sManualfor  
additionalinformation.
MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense
Enginetune-up,lubrication,cleaningandpolishing,replacementoflters, 
coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe 
normalservicesT oroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.
GeneralConditions
RepairbyanAuthorizedToroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy 
underthiswarranty.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor 
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe 
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany 
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring 
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion 
ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty 
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty.All 
impliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforusearelimitedto 
thedurationofthisexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential 
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabove 
exclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyou 
speciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom 
statetostate.
Noteregardingenginewarranty:
TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby 
aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S. 
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and/ortheCaliforniaAirResources 
Board(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonotapplytothe 
EmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngineEmissionControl 
WarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductorcontainedintheengine 
manufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain 
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining 
guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter.
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