Toro 04358 Greensmaster 3150, Greensmaster 3150, 04357 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3377-374RevB

Greensmaster

®

31502-Wheel

DriveTractionUnit

ModelNo.04358—SerialNo.313000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3377-374*B

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropeandirectives,
fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproductspecicDeclaration
ofConformity(DOC)sheet.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark

arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine
onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,reel-bladelawnmowerintended
tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial
applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsinparks,golfcourses,sportselds,
andoncommercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brush,mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,
orforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely .

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualalsouses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

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andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister
yourproduct.

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information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
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modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

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Contents

Introduction..................................................................2

Safety...........................................................................4

SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4

ToroMowerSafety..................................................5

SoundPowerLevel..................................................6

SoundPressureLevel...............................................6

VibrationLevel......................................................6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................7

Setup...........................................................................11

1ActivatingandChargingtheBattery........................12

2InstallingtheBattery............................................13

3InstallingtheRollOverProtectionSystem

(ROPS).............................................................13

4InstallingtheCuttingUnits(Forcuttingunit

models04610,04611,04616,04618,04619,and

04624only)........................................................14

5AddingRearBallastandW eightKit........................15

6InstallingCEDecals.............................................15

ProductOverview.........................................................16

Controls...............................................................16

Specications........................................................19

Attachments/Accessories........................................19

Operation....................................................................19

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................19

CheckingtheEngineOil..........................................19

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................20

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...........................20

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................21

CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelNuts.....................22

Break-inPeriod......................................................22

StartingtheEngine.................................................22

CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem........................23

CheckingtheLeakDetector.....................................23

SettingtheReelSpeed.............................................24

PreparingtheMachineforMowing...........................25

TrainingPeriod......................................................25

BeforeMowing......................................................25

Mowing................................................................25

LeakDetectorOperation.........................................27

TransportOperation...............................................27

InspectionandCleanupAfterMowing......................27

TowingtheTractionUnit.........................................27

Maintenance.................................................................28

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28

DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................29

ServiceIntervalChart.............................................30

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................30

RemovingtheSeat..................................................30

JackingtheMachine................................................30

Lubrication...............................................................31

GreasingtheMachine.............................................31

EngineMaintenance..................................................33

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................33

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter...........................33

AdjustingtheThrottleControl.................................34

AdjustingtheChokeControl....................................34

AdjustingtheEngineSpeed.....................................34

ReplacingtheSparkPlugs........................................35

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................35

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................35

FuelLinesandConnections.....................................35

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................36

ServicingtheBattery...............................................36

ServicingtheFuses.................................................36

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................37

AdjustingtheTransmissionforNeutral.....................37

AdjustingtheTransportSpeed.................................37

AdjustingtheMowingSpeed....................................38

BrakeMaintenance....................................................38

AdjustingtheBrakes...............................................38

ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................39

AdjustingtheCuttingUnitLift/Drop........................39

AdjustingtheLiftCylinders.....................................39

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................40

ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter........................40

CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses....................40

CuttingUnitMaintenance...........................................41

Backlapping...........................................................41

Storage........................................................................42

Schematics...................................................................43

3

Safety

ThismachinemeetsorexceedsCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2004
specicationsineffectatthetimeofproductionwhen
40lb.ofballastandtheappropriatewheelweightkit
isaddedtotherearwheel.

Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards
Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis
machine.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromCENstandardEN
836:1997,ISOstandard5395:1990,andANSIB71.4-2004.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthemanual
itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialto
them.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
peopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsubstantialfootwear,

hardhat,safetyglassesandearprotection.Longhair,
looseclothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.

Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

–Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwithengine

running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

–Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstayaway

fromanopenameorwheregasolinefumesmaybe
ignitedbyaspark.

–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly .Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand

hiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis

engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartenginefrom
theoperator'sposition.Useseatbeltsifprovided.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelintherecommendeddirectiononhillsides.Turf
conditionscanaffectthemachine'sstability.Usecaution
whileoperatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neveroperatewithoutguardssecurelyinplace.Besure

allinterlocksareattached,adjusted,andfunctioning
properly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stoponlevelground,lowerthecuttingunits,disengage

drives,engageparkingbrake(ifprovided),shutoffengine
beforeleavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason
includingemptyingthegrassbaskets.

•Stopequipmentandinspectthemachineafterstriking

objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders

away.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopreelsifnotmowing.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

4

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,lowerthecuttingunits,settheparking

brake,stoptheengine,removethekey,anddisconnect
sparkplugwire(s).Waitforallmovementtostopbefore
adjusting,cleaning,orrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives,mufers,

andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel
spillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear

ame.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore

fuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.

•Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryandremovethesparkplugwire(s)

beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnectpositive
rstandnegativelast.

•Usecareandweargloveswhencheckingthereels.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Chargebatteriesinanopen,wellventilatedarea,away

fromsparkandames.Unplugthechargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingitfromthebattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

andhydraulicttingstightened.Replaceallwornor
damageddecals.

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat
isnotincludedintheANSIstandards.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Useofthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustouserandbystanders.

Operation

•Knowhowtostoptheenginequickly.

•Alwayswearsubstantialshoes.Donotoperatethe

machinewhilewearingsandals,tennisshoes,orsneakers.
Wearingsafetyshoesandlongpantsisadvisableand
requiredbysomelocalordinancesandinsurance
regulations.

•Handlefuelcarefully.Wipeupanyspills.

•Checkthesafetyinterlockswitchesdailyforproper

operation.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade

attachmentclutches,shiftintoneutral,andengagethe
parkingbrake.

•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Topreventloss

ofcontrol:

–Donotdriveclosetosandtraps,ditches,creeks,or

otherhazards.

–Reducespeedwhenmakingsharpturns.Avoid

suddenstopsandstarts.

–Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road

useandisa“slow-movingvehicle.”Ifyoumustcross
ortravelonapublicroad,youshouldbeawareofand
complywithlocalregulations,suchasrequiredlights,
slowmovingvehiclesigns,andreectors.

–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.

Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way .

–Applytheservicebrakeswhengoingdownhillto

keepforwardspeedslowandtomaintaincontrolof
themachine.

•Thegrassbasketsmustbeinplaceduringoperation

ofthereelsorthatchersformaximumsafety.Shutthe
engineoffbeforeemptyingthebaskets.

•Raisethecuttingunitswhendrivingfromoneworkarea

toanother.

•Donottouchtheengine,mufer,orexhaustpipewhile

theengineisrunningorsoonafterithasstoppedbecause
theseareascouldbehotenoughtocauseburns.

•Stayclearoftherotatingscreenatthesideoftheengine

topreventdirectcontactwithyourbodyorclothing.

•Ifacuttingunitstrikesasolidobjectorvibrates

abnormally,stopimmediately ,turntheengineoff,waitfor
allmotiontostop,andinspectthemachinefordamage.
Adamagedreelorbedknifemustberepairedorreplaced
beforeoperationiscontinued.

•Beforegettingoffoftheseat,movethefunctionalcontrol

levertoneutral(N),raisethecuttingunitsandwaitfor
thereelstostopspinning.Settheparkingbrake.Stopthe
engineandremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

•Traverseslopescarefully.Donotstartorstopsuddenly

whentravelinguphillordownhill.

•Theoperatormustbeskilledandtrainedinhowtodrive

onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandcausethemachinetotiporroll,
possiblyresultinginpersonalinjuryordeath.

•Iftheenginestallsorlosesheadwayandcannotmakeit

tothetopofaslope,donotturnthemachinearound.
Alwaysbackslowly,straightdowntheslope.

•Whenapersonoranimalappearsunexpectedlyinor

nearthemowingarea,stopmowing.Carelessoperation,
combinedwithterrainangles,ricochets,orimproperly
positionedguardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Do
notresumemowinguntiltheareaiscleared.

•Wheneverthemachineisleftunattended,makesurethe

cuttingunitsarefullyraised,thereelsarenotspinning,

5

thekeyisremovedfromtheignitionswitch,andthe
parkingbrakeisset.

VibrationLevel

Hand-Arm

MaintenanceandStorage

•Makesureallhydrauliclineconnectorsaretightandall

hydraulichosesandlinesareingoodconditionbefore
applyingpressuretothesystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaksor

nozzlesthatejecthydraulicuidunderhighpressure.
Usepaperorcardboard,notyourhands,tosearchfor
leaks.Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecanhave
sufcientforcetopenetratetheskinandcauseserious
injury.

•Beforedisconnectingorperforminganyworkonthe

hydraulicsystem,allpressureinthesystemmustbe
relievedbystoppingtheengineandloweringthecutting
unitsandattachmentstotheground.

•Checkallfuellinesfortightnessandwearonaregular

basis.Tightenorrepairthemasneeded.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamaintenance

adjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,andanypartsof
thebodyawayfromthecuttingunits,attachments,and
anymovingparts,especiallythescreenatthesideofthe
engine.Keepeveryoneaway.

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=0.97m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=1.11m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

WholeBody

Measuredvibrationlevel=0.40m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=0.5m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtotheprocedures
outlinedinEN836.

2

2

2

2

2

•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychanginggovernor

settings.Toensuresafetyandaccuracy ,havean
AuthorizedT oroDistributorcheckthemaximumengine
speedwithatachometer..

•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Ifmajorrepairsareeverneededorifassistanceisdesired,

contactanAuthorizedToroDistributor.

•Toassureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementparts
andaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

SoundPowerLevel

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof95dBA,
whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

SoundPressureLevel

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’searof82
dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Soundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe
proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

121–9566

105–5471

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.6.Continuousvariablesetting

2.Off

3.Choke8.Failure/malfunction(Lealdetectoralarmtest)

4.On

5.Slow

7.Fast

9.Headlights

1.Hydraulicoil

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

93-6686

7

117–2718

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

93–9051

121–2641

105–8306

1.Forwardmachinespeeds

2.Fast-usefortransport4.Neutral-usefor

3.Slow-useformowing

backlapping.

93-8062

1.Tolocktheparkingbrake,
pressthebrakepedaland
theparkingbrakelock.

2.Tounlocktheparking
brake,pressthebrake
pedal.

3.Parkingbrakelock

1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.

2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine.

3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.

4.Tippinghazard—slow
machinebeforeturning,
donotturnathighspeeds.

5.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.

8

104–7729

Replaces121–2641forCE.

1.Warning—readthe
Operator’sManual,do
notoperatethismachine
unlessyouaretrained.

2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
asafedistancefromthe
machine

3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot,
mowerblade—stayaway
frommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsin
place.

121–2640

4.Tippinghazard—donot
driveacrossslopesgreater
than15degreesordown
slopesgreaterthan15
degrees.

5.Warning—locktheparking
brake,stoptheengine
andremovetheignition
keybeforeleavingthe
machine.

1.Warning—readthe
instructionsbefore
servicingorperforming
maintenance.

2.Cutting/dismemberment

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or
smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical
burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

hazard;handorfoot—stop
theengineandwaitfor
movingpartstostop.

distancefromthebattery .

explosivegasescan
causeblindnessandother
injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical
helpfast.

discard.

115-8156

1.Reelheight3.8Bladecuttingunit5.14Bladecuttingunit7.Fast

2.5Bladecuttingunit4.11Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed

9

8.Slow

105–8305

1.Lowerandengagethe
reels.

2.Raiseanddisengagethe
reels.

3.Engine-stop

4.On

5.Engine-start

115-8226

1.Tippinghazard—readtheOperator'smanual;alwayswear
aseatbeltwhenoperating,donotremovetherollover
protectionsystem(ROPS).

10

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1
2

3

4

5

6

MediaandAdditionalParts

Nopartsrequired

Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)
Nut(1/4inch)
Bolt(1/2x1.75inch)
Nut(1/2inch)
Bolt(#10x5/8inch)
Jamnut(#10)
Cuttingunit
Grassbasket
Rearweightkit,100-6441(purchase

separately)

Calciumchloride(purchaseseparately)

Rearweightkit,99-1645(purchase
separatelyifyouhavea3-wheeldrive
kitinstalled)

Warningdecal(121–2641)

18kg(40

Qty.

lb)

Use

–

2
2
8
8
1
1
3
3

1

1

1

Activateandchargethebattery .

Installthebattery.

Installtherolloverprotectionsystem
(ROPS).

Installthecuttingunits.

Addrearballastandweightkit.

InstallEUdecals,ifrequired.

Description

Operator’sManual
EngineOperator’sManual
OperatorTrainingMaterial

PartsCatalog

Pre-deliveryInspectionSheet
Noiseratingcerticate
CerticateofQuality
DeclarationofConformity
Emissionswarranty1

Ignitionkeys2

Qty.

Use

1
1
1

1

1
1
1
1

Readthisinformationbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Identifyandorderserviceparts.

Readthiscomplianceinformation.

Startthemachine.

11

1

ActivatingandChargingthe Battery

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Useonlyelectrolyte(1.265SpecicGravity)tollbattery
initially.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

1.Removethewingnuts,washers,andbatteryclampand
liftoutthebattery.

Important:Donotaddelectrolytewhilethe
batteryisinthemachine.Youcouldspillit,
causingcorrosion.

2.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovetheventcaps
(Figure3).

Figure4

1.Electrolyte

4.Allowapproximately20to30minutesforthe
electrolytetosoakintotheplates.Fillasnecessaryto
bringtheelectrolytetowithinabout6mm(1/4inch)
ofthebottomofthellwell(Figure4).

5.Connecta2to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts.Chargethebatteryfor2hoursat4ampsorfor
4hoursat2ampsuntilthespecicgravityis1.250or
higherandthetemperatureisatleast16°C(60°F)
withallcellsgassingfreely .

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.

6.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandbatteryposts.

Figure3

3.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolyteuntiltheplates
arecoveredwithabout6mm(1/4inch)ofuid
(Figure4).

Note:Afterthebatteryhasbeenactivated,add
onlydistilledwatertoreplacenormalloss,although
maintenance-freebatteriesshouldnotrequirewater
undernormaloperatingconditions.

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.

12

WARNING

Failuretocorrectlyactivatethebatterymay
resultinbatterygassingand/orpremature
batteryfailure.

7.Installtheventcaps.

2

InstallingtheBattery

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

2

Bolt(1/4x5/8inch)

2

Nut(1/4inch)

Procedure

1.Mountthebatterywiththebatteryterminalstoward
thefrontofthemachine.

2.Connectthepositivebatterycable(red)fromthe
startersolenoidtothepositivepost(+)ofthebattery
(Figure5).Secureitwithawrenchandcoatthe
terminalwithpetroleumjelly.Makesurethecablewill
cleartheseat,intherear-mostposition,whichcould
causewearordamagetothecable.

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetaltractorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,
donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch
anymetalpartsofthetractor.

Figure5

1.Negative(-)2.Positive(+)

3.Connecttheblackgroundcable(fromtheenginebase)
tothenegative(-)postofthebattery.Secureitwitha
wrenchandcoattheterminalwithpetroleumjelly .

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
thetractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative
(black)cable.

4.Installthebatteryclampandwashersandsecurethem
withthewingnuts.

5.Placetheterminalcoveroverthepositive(+)battery
post.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween
thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof
thetractor.

3

InstallingtheRollOver ProtectionSystem(ROPS)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

8

Bolt(1/2x1.75inch)

8

Nut(1/2inch)

Procedure

1.Removethescrewsandnutssupportingthejackpad
ontherightsideofthemachine.

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2.LowertheROPSframe(Figure6)ontothemounting

3

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brackets,aligningthemountingholes.

3.Secureeachsideoftherollbarandthepreviously
removedjackpadtothemountingbracketswith8
screws(1/2-13x1.75inch)andlocknuts.Torquethe
fastenersto91to115N-m(67to85ft-lb).

WARNING

TheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)isan
integralandeffectivesafetydevice.Alwaysusethe
seatbeltwiththerollbar.

4

InstallingtheCuttingUnits
(Forcuttingunitmodels04610,
04611,04616,04618,04619,
and04624only)

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Bolt(#10x5/8inch)

1

Jamnut(#10)

3

Cuttingunit

3

Grassbasket

Procedure

Important:Don’traisethesuspensiontothetransport

positionwhenthereelmotorsareintheholdersonthe
machineframe.Damagetothemotorsorhosescould
result.

1.Jackpad

2.ROPS

Note:Whensharpening,settingtheheight-of-cutor
performingothermaintenanceproceduresonthecutting
units,storethecuttingunitreelmotorsinthesupporttubes
onthefrontoftheframetopreventdamagetothehoses.

1.Removethecuttingunitsfromthecartons.Assemble
andadjustthemaslistedinthecuttingunitOperator's
Manual.

2.Slidethecuttingunitunderthepullframewhile
hookingthelifthookontotheliftarm(Figure7).

Figure6

3.Seatbelt

Figure7

1.Liftarm2.Lifthook

3.Slidethesleevebackontheballjointreceiverandhook
thereceiverontothecuttingunitballstud.Releasethe

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sleevesoitslidesoverthestudandlockstheassemblies
together(

Figure8).

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1.Pullframe

G020795

2.Pullarm

Figure8

3.Ballstud

Figure10

1.Mountingbolts2.Drivemotor

4.Mountthebasketsonthepullframes,loosenthe
jamnutsonthepullarms,andadjusttheballsockets
untilthereis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)clearance
betweenthelipofthebasketandthereelbladesorthe
frontshield.

Note:Thispreventsthebasketfromtippingthe
cuttingunitforward,causingtheliftrollertocomeoff
oftheliftarmwhileinthemowingoperation.

Besurethebasketlipisequidistantfromthereelblades
allacrosseachreel.Ifthebasketistooclosetothereel,
itispossibleforthereeltocontactthebasketwhenthe
cuttingunitisraisedoffoftheground.

5.Alignthesocketsintheballjointssotheopensideof
thesocketiscenteredtowardstheballstud.Tightenthe
jamnutstosecurethesocketsinposition(Figure9).

7.Coatthesplineshaftofthemotorwithcleangrease
andinstallthemotorbyrotatingthemotorclockwise
sothatthemotorangesclearthestuds.Rotatethe
motorcounterclockwiseuntiltheangesareencircling
thestuds.

8.Tightenthemountingbolts(Figure10).

5

AddingRearBallastand WeightKit

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Rearweightkit,100-6441(purchaseseparately)

18kg

(40lb)

Calciumchloride(purchaseseparately)

Rearweightkit,99-1645(purchaseseparatelyifyou

1

havea3-wheeldrivekitinstalled)

Figure9

1.Pullarm3.Balljoint

2.Jamnut

6.Ensurethatthereisapproximately13mm(1/2inch)
ofthreadsexposedoneachreeldrivemotormounting
bolt(Figure10).

Procedure

ThisunitcomplieswiththeANSIB71.4-2004andEN836
Standardswhenyouequipitwithrearweightkit100-6441
and18kg(40lb)ofcalciumchlorideballastisaddedtothe
rearwheel.Ifyouinstalla3-WheelDrivekit,userearweight
kit99-1645insteadof100-6441.

Important:Ifapunctureoccursinatirewithcalcium
chloride,removetheunitfromtheturfareaasquickly
aspossible.Topreventpossibledamagetotheturf,
immediatelysoaktheaffectedareawithwater.

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ProductOverview

6

InstallingCEDecals

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

1

Warningdecal(121–2641)

Procedure

IfthismachinewillbeusedintheEU,afxthewarningdecal
121–2641overwarningdecal(121–2640).

Controls

BrakePedal

Thebrakepedal(Figure11)actuatesanautomotivedrum-type
mechanicalbrakelocatedateachtractionwheel.

ParkingBrakeButton

Pressingthebrakepedaltoactuatethebrakeassembly,then
pressingthesmallbuttonindicated(Figure11)willkeepthe
brakesactuatedforparking.Disengageitbypressingthe
brakepedal.Locktheparkingbrakebeforeyouleavethe
machine.

Figure11

1.Tractionpedal3.Parkingbrakebutton

2.Brakepedal

TractionandStoppingPedal

Thetractionpedal(Figure11)hasthreefunctions:tomake
themachinemoveforward,tomoveitbackward,andtostop
themachine.Pressthetopofthepedaltomoveforward
andthebottomofthepedaltomovebackwardortoassist
instoppingwhenmovingforward.Also,allowthepedal
tomovetotheneutralpositiontostopthemachine.For
operatorcomfort,donotresttheheelofyourfootonreverse
whenoperatingforward(Figure12).

Figure12

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ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrol(Figure13)givestheoperatortheability
tocontrolthespeedoftheengine.Movingthethrottle
controltowardtheFastpositionincreasestheenginerpm;
movingthethrottlecontroltowardSlowwilldecreasethe
enginerpm.

Note:Theenginecannotbestoppedbytheuseofthe
throttlecontrol.

Figure13

1.Throttlecontrol

2.Chokecontrol

3.Leakdetectortest/light
switch

Figure14

1.Seatadjustmentlever

Raise/LowerMowControl

Movingthecontrol(Figure15)forwardduringoperation
lowersthecuttingunitsandstartsthereels.Pullbackonthe
controltostopthereelsandraisethecuttingunits.During
operationthereelscanbestoppedbypullingbackonthe
controlmomentarilyandreleasingit.Restartthereelsby
movingthecontrolforward.

Choke

Tostartacoldengine,closethecarburetorchokebymoving
thechokecontrol(
Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethechoketokeeptheengine
runningsmoothly.Assoonaspossible,openthechokeby
pullingitrearwardtotheOpenposition.Awarmengine
requireslittleornochoking.

Figure13)forwardtotheClosedposition.

Leakdetectortest/lightswitch

Fromthemiddleoperatingposition,movetheswitch
(Figure13)rearwardtochecktheoperationoftheleak
detectoralarmandtimedelay.Movetheswitchforwardto
operatetheoptionallights.

HourMeter

Thehourmeter(locatedontheleftcontrolpanel)indicates
thetotalhoursthemachinehasoperated.Itstartstofunction
wheneverthekeyswitchisrotatedtoOn.

SeatAdjustingLever

Figure15

1.Functionalcontrollever

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Raise/lowermowcontrol

FunctionalControlLever

Thefunctionalcontrollever(Figure15)providestwotraction
selectionsplusaNeutralposition.Itispermissibletoshift
frommowtotransportortransporttomow(nottoneutral)
whilethemachineisinmotion.Nodamagewillresult.

•RearPosition-neutralandbacklapping

•MiddlePosition-usedformowingoperation

•FrontPosition-usedfortransportoperation

Thislever,ontheleftsideoftheseat(Figure14),allowsa10
cm(4inch)foreandaftadjustmentoftheseat.

IgnitionSwitch

Insertthekeyintotheswitch(Figure15)andturnitclockwise
asfaraspossibletotheStartpositiontostarttheengine.
Releasethekeyassoonastheenginestarts;thekeywillmove
totheOnposition.TurnthekeycounterclockwisetotheOff
positiontostoptheengine.

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SteeringWheelLockingLever

Rotatethelever(Figure16)forwardtoloosentheadjustment,
raiseorlowersteeringwheelforoperatorcomfort,then,
rotatetheleverrearwardtotightentheadjustment.

Figure16

1.Steeringwheellockinglever

SteeringArmLockingKnob

Loosenknob(Figure17)untilshoulderonknobclearsthe
notchesinsteeringarm.Raiseorlowersteeringarmto
desiredheightwhilealigningshoulderofknobwithnotchin
steeringarm.Tightenknobtolockadjustment.

Figure18

1.Fuelshut-off(underthefueltank)

BacklapLever

Usethebacklaplever(Figure19)inconjunctionwiththe
lowermow/raisecontrolleverforbacklappingthereels.

Figure19

Figure17

1.Steeringarmlockingknob

FuelShut-OffValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalve(Figure18),underthefueltank,
whenstoringortransportingthemachineonatruckortrailer.

1.Backlaplever2.Reelspeedcontrol

ReelSpeedControl

Usethereelspeedcontrol(Figure19)toadjusttherpmof
thereel.

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Specications

G017134

1

2

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.

OverallWidthw/reels177cm(69–3/4inches)

OverallLength228.6cm(90inches)

OverallHeight189cm(74-1/2inches)

OverallWeightw/1 1–blade
cuttingunits

NetWeight(dry)493kg(1,087lb)

WidthofCut149.9cm(59inches)

583kg(1,374lb)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsandsymbols
inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp
youorbystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipment,suchasbutnotlimitedto,
foreyes,ears,feet,andheadisrecommended.

WheelTread

WheelBase

MowSpeed(adjustable)3.2–8km/h(2–5mph)

TransportSpeed12.9km/h(8.0mph)

ReverseSpeed4km/h(2.5mph)

ReelSpeed(at2,850RPM
enginespeed)

125.7cm(49-1/2inches)

119.1cm(46-7/8inches)

approximately

approximately

1,845rpmapproximately

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis
availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand
itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror
Distributororgotowww .T oro.comforalistofallapproved
attachmentsandaccessories.

CAUTION

Useyourseatbeltwhileoperatingthismachine.

CheckingtheEngineOil

Theengineisshippedwith1.4liters(1.5quarts)(w/lter)of
oilinthecrankcase;however,theoillevelmustbechecked
beforeandaftertheengineisrststarted.

Theengineusesanyhigh-qualitydetergentoilhavingthe
AmericanPetroleumInstitute(API)serviceclassicationof
SG,SH,orSJorhigher.Therecommendedviscosity(weight)
isSAE30.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Pullthedipstickoutandwipeitwithacleanrag.Push
thedipstickintothetubeandmakesureitisseated
fully(

Figure20).

Figure20

1.Dipstick2.Fillercap

3.Pullthedipstickoutofthetubeandchecktheoillevel.

4.Iftheoillevelislow,removethellercapfromthe
valvecoverandpouroilintotheopeninginthevalve
coveruntiltheoillevelisuptotheFullmarkonthe
dipstick.Addtheoilslowlyandchecktheleveloften
duringthisprocess.Donotoverll.

Important:Checktheoillevelevery8operating
hoursordaily.

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5.Installthellercapanddipstickrmlyinplace.

FillingtheFuelTank

Useunleadedregulargasolinesuitableforautomotiveuse
(87pumpoctaneminimum).Leadedregulargasolinemaybe
usedifunleadedregularisnotavailable.

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasolinecontaining
methanol,orgasoholcontainingmorethan10%ethanol
becausethefuelsystemcouldbedamaged.Donotmix
oilwithgasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1inch
(25mm)belowthebottomofthellerneck.
Thisemptyspaceinthetankallowsgasolineto
expand.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

1.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremoveit
(Figure21).

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.

Figure21

1.Fueltankcap

2.Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltankuntilthe
levelis25mm(1inch)belowthebottomoftheller
neck.

Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Do

notllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Note:Fueltankcapacityis26.6liters(7U.S.gallons)

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid Level

Thehydraulicuidreservoirislledatthefactorywith
approximately32.2l(8.5U .S.gallons)ofhighqualityhydraulic

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uid.Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuidbeforethe

G017136

1

2

engineisrststartedanddailythereafter.Therecommended
replacementuidisasfollows:

ToroPremiumAllSeasonHydraulicFluid(Availablein5
gallonpailsor55gallondrums.SeepartscatalogorT oro
distributorforpartnumbers.)

Alternateuids:IftheTorouidisnotavailable,otheruids
maybeusedprovidedtheymeetallthefollowingmaterial
propertiesandindustryspecications.Wedonotrecommend
theuseofsyntheticuid.Consultwithyourlubricant
distributortoidentifyasatisfactoryproduct

Note:Torowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamage
causedbyimpropersubstitutions,souseonlyproducts
fromreputablemanufacturerswhowillstandbehindtheir
recommendation.

HighViscosityIndex/LowPourPointAnti-wearHydraulic
Fluid,ISOVG46

MaterialProperties:

Viscosity,ASTMD445cSt@40°C44to48

ViscosityIndexASTM
D2270
PourPoint,ASTMD97-34°Fto-49°F

IndustrySpecications:

VickersI-286-S(QualityLevel),VickersM-2950-S
(QualityLevel),DenisonHF-0

cSt@100°C7.9to8.5
140to160

29°C(85°F)shouldhaveOilCoolerKit,PartNo.
105-8339,installed.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.Makesurethe
machinehascooleddownsotheoiliscold.Check
theoillevelbyviewingthesightwindowontheside
oftheauxiliaryoiltank(

Figure22).Iftheoillevelis
betweenthetwomarksonthesightwindow,theoil
levelissufcient.

2.Iftheoillevelisbelowthebottommarkinthesight
window,removethecapfromthehydraulicoiltank
andslowlyllthetankwiththeappropriatehighquality
hydraulicuiduntilthelevelisbetweenthetwomarks
onthesightwindow.Donotmixoils.Installthecap.

Important:Topreventsystemcontamination,
cleanthetopofthehydraulicoilcontainersbefore
puncturingthem.Ensurethatthepourspoutand
funnelareclean.

Note:Makeaclosevisualinspectionofthehydraulic
components.Inspectthemforleaks,loosefasteners,
missingparts,improperlyroutedlines,etc.Makeany
correctionsnecessary.

Important:TheISOVG46Multigradeuidhasbeen
foundtoofferoptimalperformanceinawiderangeof
temperatureconditions.Foroperationinconsistently
highambienttemperatures,18°C(65°F)to49°C
(120°F),ISOVG68hydraulicuidmayofferimproved
performance.

PremiumBiodegradableHydraulicFluid-MobilEAL
EnviroSyn46H

Important:MobilEALEnviroSyn46Histheonly
syntheticbiodegradableuidapprovedbyToro.This
uidiscompatiblewiththeelastomersusedinToro
hydraulicsystemsandissuitableforawide-range
oftemperatureconditions.Thisuidiscompatible
withconventionalmineraloils,butformaximum
biodegradabilityandperformancethehydraulicsystem
shouldbethoroughlyushedofconventionaluid.The
oilisavailablein19l(5gallon)containersor55gallon
drumsfromyourMobilDistributor.

Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless,makingit
difculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditiveforthehydraulic
systemoilisavailablein20ml(2/3oz)bottles.Onebottle
issufcientfor15-221(4-6gallons)ofhydraulicoil.Order
partno.44-2500fromyourauthorizedTorodistributor.This

reddyeisnotrecommendedforusewithbiodegradable
uids.Usefoodcoloring.

Figure22

1.Sightwindow

2.Hydraulictankcap

CheckingtheTirePressure

Thetiresareover-inatedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Reducethepressuretotheproperlevelsbefore
startingtheunit.

Varythetirepressureforthefrontwheels,depending
uponyourturfconditions,fromaminimumof55kPatoa
maximumof83kPa(8to12psi).

Varythetirepressurefortherearwheelfromaminimumof
55kPatoamaximumof103kPa(8to15psi).

Important:Regardlessofthehydraulicuidtype
used,anytractionunitusedforoffgreenapplications,
verticuttingorusedduringambienttemperaturesabove

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CheckingtheTorqueofthe

StartingtheEngine

WheelNuts

WARNING

Failuretomaintainpropertorqueofthewheelnuts
couldresultinpersonalinjury.

Torquethewheelnutsto95to122N-m(70-90ft-lb)
after1-4hoursofoperationandagainafter10hours
ofoperation.Torqueevery200hoursthereafter.

Break-inPeriod

RefertotheEngineManualsuppliedwiththemachineforoil
changeandmaintenanceproceduresrecommendedduring
thebreak-inperiod.

Only8hoursofmowingoperationisrequiredforthebreak-in
period.

Sincethersthoursofoperationarecriticaltofuture
dependabilityofthemachine,monitoritsfunctionsand
performancecloselysothatminordifculties,whichcould
leadtomajorproblems,arenotedandcanbecorrected.
Inspectthemachinefrequentlyduringbreak-inforsignsof
oilleakage,loosefasteners,oranyothermalfunction.

Toensureoptimumperformanceofthebrakesystem,burnish
(break-in)thebrakesbeforeusingthemachine.Toburnish
thebrakes,rmlyapplythebrakesanddrivethemachineat
mowingspeeduntilthebrakesarehot,asindicatedbytheir
smell.Anadjustmenttothebrakesmayberequiredafter
break-in;refertoAdjustingtheBrakes(page38).

Note:Inspecttheareabeneaththemowerstobecertain
theyareclearofdebris.

1.Sitontheseat,locktheparkingbrake,disengagethe
raise/lowermowcontrolandmovethefunctional
controllevertoNeutral.

2.Removeyourfootfromthetractionpedalandmake
surethepedalisintheNeutralposition.

3.Movethechokelevertotheclosedposition(onlywhen
startingacoldengine)andthethrottlelevertothehalf
throttleposition.

4.Insertandrotatetheignitionkeyclockwiseuntilthe
enginestarts.Aftertheenginestarts,regulatethe
choketokeeptheenginerunningsmoothly.Assoon
aspossible,openthechokebypullingitrearwardto
theOffposition.Awarmenginerequireslittleorno
choking.

5.Checkthemachineoutwiththefollowingprocedures
aftertheenginehasstarted:

A.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFastposition

andmomentarilyengagethereelsbymoving
theraise/lowermowcontrolleverforward.The
cuttingunitsshoulddropandallthereelsshould
turn.

B.Movetheraise/lowermowcontrolleverrearward.

Thecuttingreelsshouldstopandthecuttingunits
shouldraisetothefulltransportposition.

Important:Stoptheengine.Checkthelipof
eachbaskettobesureitisnotincontactwith
thereelduringoperation.Adjustthe
pullarmsifcontactisnoted;referto
4InstallingtheCuttingUnits(Forcuttingunitmodels04610,04611,04616,04618,04619,and04624only)(page14).

C.Depressthebrakepedaltokeepthemachinefrom

moving,andoperatethetractionpedalthrough
theforwardandreversepositions.

D.Continuetheaboveprocedurefor1-2minutes.

Neutralizethefunctionalcontrollever,lockthe
parkingbrake,andturntheengineoff.

E.Checkforoilleaks.Ifoilleaksappear,check

thetightnessofthehydraulicttings.Ifoil
leakscontinuetoappear,contactyourlocal
ToroDistributorforassistanceand,ifnecessary,
replacementparts.

Important:Atraceofoilonthemotoror
wheelsealsisnormal.Sealsrequireasmall
amountoflubricationtoperformproperly.

Note:Sincethemachineisnewandthebearings
andreelsaretight,itisnecessarytousetheFast
throttlecontrolpositionforthischeck.Afast
throttlesettingmaynotberequiredafterthe
break-inperiod.

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CheckingtheSafetyInterlock System

CAUTION

Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.

engagetheparkingbrake.Starttheengine.Release
theparkingbrake,movethefunctionalcontrollever
tomow ,andrisefromtheseat.Theengineshould
kill,whichmeansthattheinterlocksystemisoperating
correctly.Correcttheproblemifitisnotoperating
properly.

5.Sitontheseat,movethetractionpedaltoNeutral,
movethefunctionalcontrollevertoNeutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.Starttheengine.Movethe
raise/lowermowcontrolforwardtolowerthecutting
units.Thecuttingunitsshouldnotstartrotating.If
theydo,theinterlocksystemisnotoperatingcorrectly.
Correcttheproblem.

Thepurposeofthesafetyinterlocksystemistoprevent
operationofthemachinewherethereispossibleinjuryto
theoperatororthemachine.

Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventstheenginefromstarting
unless:

•Thetractionpedalisinneutral.

•Thefunctionalcontrolleverisinneutral.

Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventsthemachinefrom
movingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisoff.

•Theoperatorisseated.

•ThefunctionalcontrolleverisinMoworTransport.

Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventsthereelsfromoperating
unlessthefunctionalcontrolleverisintheMowposition.

Performthefollowingsystemchecksdailytobesurethe
interlocksystemisoperatingcorrectly:

1.Sitontheseat,movethetractionpedaltoNeutral,
movethefunctionalcontrollevertoNeutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.Trytodepressthetraction
pedal.Thepedalshouldnotdepress,whichmeansthat
theinterlocksystemisoperatingcorrectly.Correctthe
problemifitisnotoperatingproperly.

2.Sitontheseat,movethetractionpedaltoNeutral,
movethefunctionalcontrollevertoNeutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.Movethefunctionalcontrol
levertomowortransportandtrytostarttheengine.
Theengineshouldnotcrank,whichmeansthatthe
interlocksystemisoperatingcorrectly.Correctthe
problemifitisnotoperatingproperly.

3.Sitontheseat,movethetractionpedaltoNeutral,
movethefunctionalcontrollevertoNeutral,and
engagetheparkingbrake.Starttheengineandmove
thefunctionalcontrollevertomowortransport.The
engineshouldkill,whichmeansthattheinterlock
systemisoperatingcorrectly.Correcttheproblemifit
isnotoperatingproperly .

CheckingtheLeakDetector

Theleakdetectorsystemisdesignedtoassistinearly
detectionofhydraulicoilsystemleaks.Iftheoillevelinthe
mainhydraulicreservoir,isloweredby118-177ml(4to6
ounces),theoatswitchinthetankwillclose.Afteraone
seconddelay,thealarmwillsound,alertingtheoperator
(Figure25).Expansionofoil,duetonormalheatingduring
machineoperation,willcausetheoiltotransferintothe
auxiliaryoilreservoir.Theoilisallowedtoreturntothemain
tankwhentheignitionswitchisturnedoff.

Figure23

BeforeStarting(oilcold)

1.Fillercap

2.Fillerneck6.Floatraisedswitchopen

3.Overowtube

4.Sightwindow8.Fluidlevel(cold)

5.Solenoidreturnvalveopen

7.Nosound

4.Sitontheseat,movethetractionpedaltoNeutral,
movethefunctionalcontrollevertoNeutral,and

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Figure24

NormalOperation(oilwarm)

3.Insertacleanrodorscrewdriverintothetankneckand
gentlypushdownontheswitchoat(Figure26).The
alarmshouldsoundaftertheone-seconddelay.

1.Solenoidreturnvalve
closed

2.Floatraisedswitchopen

LeakAlert!

1.Floatdownswitchclosed
Fluidleveldown118–177
ml(4to6ounces)

2.Warningbuzzer

3.Warningbuzzer

4.Fluidlevel(warm)

Figure25

3.Fluidlevel(warm)

CheckingtheSystemOperation

1.WithignitionswitchintheOnposition,movethe
leakdetectorswitchrearwardandhold.Afterthe
one-secondtimedelayelapsesthealarmshouldsound.

2.Releasetheleakdetectorswitch.

Figure26

1.Cleanrodorscrewdriver

2.Pressdownonswitch

3.Warningbuzzer

4.Releasetheoat.Thealarmshouldstopsounding.

5.Installthestrainerscreenandhydraulictankcap.Move
theignitionswitchtotheOffposition.

SettingtheReelSpeed

Toachieveaconsistent,highquality-of-cutandauniform
aftercutappearance,itisimportantthatthereelspeedcontrol
(locatedonthemanifoldblockunderseat)becorrectlyset.

Adjustthereelspeedcontrolasfollows:

1.Selecttheheight-of-cutatwhichthecuttingunitsare
set.

2.Choosethedesiredgroundspeedbestsuitedfor
conditions.

3.Usingtheappropriategraph(SeeFigure27)for8,11
or14bladecuttingunits,determinetheproperreel
speedsetting.

CheckingtheLeakDetectorSystem
Operation

1.MovetheignitionswitchtotheOnposition.Donot
starttheengine.

2.Removethehydraulictankcapandstrainerfromthe
neckofthetank.

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Figure27

1.Reelheight5.14Bladecuttingunit

2.5Bladecuttingunit6.Reelspeed

3.8Bladecuttingunit7.Fast

4.11Bladecuttingunit

4.Tosetthereelspeed,rotatetheknob(Figure28)
untiltheindicatorarrowsareinlinewiththenumber
designatingdesiredsetting.

8.Slow

Figure29

1.Alignmentstrip

2.Approximately12.7cm(5
inches)

3.Cutgrassonright

4.Keepfocalspot1.8-3
m(6-10ft)aheadofthe
machine.

TrainingPeriod

Beforemowinggreenswiththemachine,itisrecommended
thatyoundaclearareaandpracticestartingandstopping,
raisingandloweringthecuttingunits,turning,etc.This
trainingperiodwillbebenecialtotheoperatoringaining
condenceintheperformanceofthemachine.

BeforeMowing

Figure28

1.Backlaplever2.Reelspeedcontrol

Note:Reelspeedcanbeincreasedordecreasedto
compensateforturfconditions.

PreparingtheMachinefor Mowing

Toassistinaligningthemachineforsuccessivecuttingpasses,
itissuggestedthefollowingbedonetotheNo.2andNo.
3cuttingunitbaskets:

1.Measureinapproximately12.7cm(5inches)fromthe
outeredgeofeachbasket.

2.Eitherplaceastripofwhitetapeorpaintalineonto
eachbasketparallelingtheouteredgeofeachbasket
(

Figure29).

Inspectthegreenfordebris,removetheagfromthecup,
anddeterminethebestdirectiontomow .Basethedirection
tomowonthepreviousmowingdirection.Alwaysmowinan
alternatepatternfromthepreviousmowingsothatthegrass
bladeswillbelessapttolaydownandthereforebedifcult
totrapbetweenthereelbladesandbedknife.

Mowing

1.Approachthegreenwiththefunctionalcontrolleverin
theMowpositionandthethrottleatfullspeed.Start
ononeedgeofthegreensotheribbonprocedure
ofcuttingmaybeused.Thisholdscompactiontoa
minimumandleavesaneat,attractivepatternonthe
greens.

2.Actuatetheraise/lowermowleverasthefrontedge
ofthegrassbasketscrosstheouteredgeofthegreen.
Thisproceduredropsthecuttingunitstotheturfand
startsthereels.

Important:Familiarizeyourselfwiththefactthat
theNo.1cuttingunitreelisdelayedandtherefore,
youshouldpracticetotrytogaintherequired

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timingnecessarytominimizethecleanupmowing
operation.

3.Overlapaminimalamountwiththepreviouscut
onreturnpasses.Toassistinmaintainingastraight
lineacrossthegreenandkeepthemachineanequal
distancefromtheedgeofthepreviouscut,establish
animaginarysightlineapproximately1.8to3m(6to
10ft)aheadofthemachinetotheedgeoftheuncut
portionofthegreen(Figure29andFigure30).Some
nditusefultoincludetheouteredgeofthesteering
wheelaspartofthesightline;i.e.keepthesteering
wheeledgealignedwithapointthatisalwayskeptthe
samedistanceawayfromthefrontofthemachine
(Figure29andFigure30).

4.Asthefrontofthebasketscrosstheedgeofthegreen,
movetheraise/lowermowleverrearward.Thiswill
stopthereelsandliftthecuttingunits.Timingofthis
procedureisimportant,sothemowersdonotcutinto
thefringearea.However,asmuchofthegreenas
possibleshouldbecuttominimizetheamountofgrass
lefttomowaroundtheouterperiphery.

5.Cutdownonoperatingtimeandeaselineupforthe
nextpassbymomentarilyturningthemachineinthe
oppositedirection,thenturninginthedirectionof
theuncutportion;i.e.,ifintendingtoturnright,rst
swingslightlyleft,thenright.Thiswillassistingetting
themachinemorequicklyalignedforthenextpass.
Followthesameprocedureforturningintheopposite
direction.Itisagoodpracticetotrytomakeasshort
ofaturnaspossible.However,turninawiderarc
duringwarmerweathertominimizethepossibilityof
bruisingtheturf.

Note:Duetothenatureofthepowersteeringsystem,
thesteeringwheelwillnotreturntoitsoriginalposition
afteraturnhasbeencompleted.

Important:Themachineshouldneverbestopped
onagreenwiththecuttingunitreelsoperating
asdamagetotheturfmayresult.Stoppingona
wetgreenwiththemachinemayleavemarksor
indentationsfromthewheels.

6.Iftheleakdetectoralarmsoundswhilecuttingona
green,immediatelyraisethecuttingunits,drivedirectly
offofthegreenandstopthemachineinanareaaway
fromthegreen.Determinethecauseofthealarmand
correcttheproblem.

7.Finishcuttingthegreenbymowingtheouterperiphery.
Besuretochangethedirectionofcuttingfromthe
previousmowing.Alwayskeepweatherandturf
conditionsinmindandbesuretochangethedirection
ofmowingfromthepreviouscutting.Replacetheag.

8.Emptythegrassbasketsofallclippingsbefore
transportingtothenextgreen.Heavywetclippings
placeanunduestrainonthebasketsandwilladd
unnecessaryweighttothemachine,therebyincreasing
theloadontheengine,hydraulicsystem,brakes,etc.

1.Alignmentstrip

2.Approximately12.7cm(5
inches)

Figure30

3.Cutgrassonleft

4.Keepfocalspot1.8-3
m(6-10ft)aheadofthe
machine.

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LeakDetectorOperation

G017135

1

Theleakdetectoralarmmaysoundforoneofthefollowing
reasons:

•Aleakof118-177ml(4to6ounces)hasoccurred.

•Theoillevelinthemainreservoirisreducedby118–177

ml(4to6ounces)duetocontractionoftheoilbycooling.

Ifthealarmsounds,itshouldbeturnedoffasquicklyas
possibleandinspectedforleaks.Ifthealarmsoundswhile
operatingonagreenitmaybeappropriatetodriveoffthe
greenrst.Thesourceoftheleakshouldbedeterminedand
repairedbeforecontinuingoperation.Ifaleakisnotfound,
andafalseleakissuspected,movetheignitionswitchtothe
Offpositionandallowthemachinetostandfor1-2minutes
toallowtheoillevelstostabilize.Thenstartthemachineand
operateinanon-sensitiveareatoconrmnoleakexists.

Falsealarms,duetooilcontraction,maybecausedby
extendedidlingofthemachineafternormaloperation.A
falsealarmmayalsooccur,ifthemachineisworkedata
reducedworkloadafteranextendedperiodofaheavier
workload.Toavoidfalsealarms,turnthemachineoffrather
thanidlingforextendedperiods.

TransportOperation

damaged.Ifthemachinemustbemovedaconsiderable
distance,transportitonatruckortrailer.

1.Locatethebypassvalveonthepumpandrotateitso
thattheslotisvertical(Figure31).

Figure31

1.Bypassvalve-slotshowninclosed(horizontal)position

2.Beforestartingtheengine,closethebypassvalveby
rotatingitsothattheslotishorizontal(Figure31).Do
notstarttheenginewhenthevalveisopen.

Makesurethecuttingunitsareinthefullupposition.Setthe
shiftselectorinNo.2ifconditionswillpermitfasterground
speed.ShifttoNo.1andoperateatslowergroundspeeds
inroughorhillyareas.Usethebrakestoslowthemachine
whilegoingdownsteephillstoavoidlossofcontrol.Always
approachroughareasatareducedspeed(shiftselectorin
No.1),andcrosssevereundulationscarefully.Familiarize
yourselfwiththewidthofthemachine.Donotattemptto
passbetweenobjectsthatareclosetogethersothatcostly
damageanddowntimecanbeprevented.

InspectionandCleanupAfter Mowing

Atthecompletionofthemowingoperation,thoroughlywash
themachinewithagardenhosewithoutanozzlesoexcessive
waterpressurewillnotcausecontaminationanddamageto
thesealsandbearings.Aftercleaning,inspectthemachinefor
possiblehydraulicuidleaks,damageorweartohydraulicand
mechanicalcomponents,andthecuttingunitsforsharpness.
Also,lubricatebrakeshaftassemblywithSAE30oilorspray
lubricanttodetercorrosionandhelpkeepthemachine
performingsatisfactorilyduringthenextmowingoperation.

TowingtheTractionUnit

Incaseofanemergencythemachinecanbetowedforashort
distance(lessthan0.4km(1/4mile)).However,Torodoes
notrecommendthisasstandardprocedure.

Important:Donottowthemachinefasterthan3-5
km/h(2-3mph)becausethedrivesystemmaybe

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Important:Refertoyourengine

Operator's Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure
youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany
maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Afterthersthour

Aftertherst10hours

Aftertherst25hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthetorqueofthewheelnuts.

•Checkthetorqueofthewheelnuts.

•Changetheengineoilandlter .

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Checktheenginerpm(atidleandfullthrottle).

•Checktheengineoil.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Inspectandcleanupaftermowing.

•Checkthehydrauliclinesandhoses.

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every800hours

Every2years

•Greasethemachine(immediatelyaftereverywashing).

•Servicetheaircleanerfoampre-cleaner(morefrequentlywhenoperatingconditions
aredustyordirty).

•Checkthebatteryelectrolytelevel.

•Checkthebatterycableconnections.

•Servicetheaircleanercartridge(morefrequentlywhenoperatingconditionsare
dustyordirty).

•Changetheengineoilandlter .

•Checkthetorqueofthewheelnuts.

•Checkthereelbearingpreloadadjustment.

•Replacethesparkplugs.

•Replacethefuellter.

•Changethehydraulicoil.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Checktheenginerpm(atidleandfullthrottle).

•Checkthevalveclearance.

•Checkthefuellinesandconnections.

•Replacemovinghoses.

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DailyMaintenanceChecklist

Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.

Fortheweekof: MaintenanceCheckItem

Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.

Checkthesafetyinterlock
operation.

Checktheinstrument
operation

Checktheleakdetector
alarm.

Checkthebrakeoperation.

Checkthefuellevel.

Checkthehydraulicoillevel.

Checktheengineoillevel.

Cleantheengineaircooling
ns.

Inspecttheairlter
pre-cleaner.

Checkanyunusualengine
noises.

Checkthereel-to-bedknife
adjustment.

Checkthehydraulichoses
fordamage.

Checkforuidleaks.

Checkthetirepressure.

Checktheheight-of-cut
adjustment.

Lubricateallgreasettings.

Lubricatethemow,lift,and
brakelinkage.

Touch-updamagedpaint.

1.Immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted.

1

Sat.Sun.

NotationforAreasofConcern

Inspectionperformedby:

ItemDate

Information

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ServiceIntervalChart

Figure32

Premaintenance
Procedures

RemovingtheSeat

Theseatmayberemovedtoeaseperformingmaintenancein
thevalveblockareaofthemachine.

1.Unlatchandraisetheseat.Securewithproprod.

2.Disconnectthe2wireharnessconnectorsunderthe
seat.

3.Lowertheseatandremovethecotterpinsecuringthe
seatpivotrodtotheframe(Figure33).

JackingtheMachine

CAUTION

Beforeservicing,supportthemachinewithjacks
standsorblocksofwood.

Beforejackingthemachine,lowerthecuttingunits.The
jackingpointsareasfollows:

•Rightside-underthejackpadandadjacenttotheROPS

(RollOverProtectionSystem)supportbracket(Figure34)

•Leftside-underthestep

•Rear-atthecastorfork

Figure34

Figure33

1.Cotterpin2.Seatpivotrod

4.Slidetheseatpivotrodtotheleftside,slidetheseat
forward,andlifttheseatout.

5.Reversetheproceduretoinstalltheseat.

1.Jackpad

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Lubrication

G017144

GreasingtheMachine

LubricatethegreasettingsregularlywithNo.2General
PurposeLithium-BaseGrease.Iftheyouoperatethemachine
undernormalconditions,lubricateallbearingsandbushings
afterevery50hoursofoperation.

Locatethegreasettingasfollows:

•Rearrollerhubassemblyor,ifequippedwitha3-wheel

drivekits,rearwheelrollerclutchesandexternalball
bearing(1)(Figure35)

•Liftarmpivot(3)andpivothinge(3)(Figure37)

Figure37

•Pullframeshaftandroller(12)(Figure38)

Figure35

•Steeringforkshaft(1)(Figure36)

•Steeringcylinderrodend(Figure36)

Figure36

Figure38

•Steeringcylinderend(Figure39)

Figure39

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•Liftcylinders(3)(Figure40)

G017145

Figure40

Figure43

Togreasethemachine,completethefollowingprocedure:

•Tractionpedal(Figure41)

Figure41

•Speedselectorlinkage(Figure42andFigure43)

1.Wipethegreasettingcleansoforeignmattercannot
beforcedintothebearingorbushing.

2.Pumpgreaseintothebearingorbushinguntilthe
greaseisvisible.Wipeupexcessgrease.

3.Applygreasetothereelmotorsplineshaftandontothe
liftarmwhenthecuttingunitisremovedforservice.

4.ApplyafewdropsofSAE30engineoilorspray
lubricant(WD40)toallpivotpointsdailyafter
cleaning.

Figure42

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EngineMaintenance

4.Whenservicingthefoamelement,checkthecondition
ofthepaperelement.Cleanitbygentlytappingitona
atsurfaceorreplaceitifneeded.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Servicetheaircleanerfoampre-cleanerafterevery50
operatinghoursandtheaircleanercartridgeafterevery100
operatinghours(morefrequentlywhenoperatingconditions
aredustyordirty).

1.Releasethelockingclipsandremovetheaircleaner
cover(

Figure44).Cleanthecoverthoroughly.

Figure44

1.Aircleanercover

5.Installthefoamelement,paperelement,andaircleaner
cover.

Important:Donotoperatetheenginewithoutthe
aircleanerelementbecauseextremeenginewear
anddamagewilllikelyresult.

ChangingtheEngineOiland Filter

Changetheoilandlteraftertherst25hoursofoperation.
Thereafter,changethemevery100hours.

1.Removethedrainplug(Figure46)andletoilowinto
adrainpan.Whentheoilstops,installthedrainplug.

2.Removethewingnutsecuringtheelementstotheair
cleanerbody.

3.Ifthefoamelementisdirty,removeitfromthepaper
element(

A.Washthefoamelementinasolutionofliquid

B.Dryitbywrappingitinacleanrag.Squeezethe

Figure45).Cleanitthoroughly,asfollows:

soapandwarmwater.Squeezeittoremovedirt,
butdonottwistitbecausethefoammaytear.

ragandfoamelementdry.

Figure46

1.Drainplug

2.Removetheoillter(Figure46).Applyalightcoatof
cleanoiltothenewltergasket.

3.Screwthelteronbyhanduntilthegasketcontacts
thelteradapter,thentighten3/4to1turnfurther.
Donotovertighten.

4.Addoiltothecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngineOil(page19).

5.Disposeoftheusedoilproperly.

2.Oillter

Figure45

1.Foamelement2.Paperelement

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AdjustingtheThrottleControl

AdjustingtheEngineSpeed

Properthrottleoperationisdependentuponproper
adjustmentofthethrottlecontrol.Beforeadjustingthe
carburetor,ensurethatthethrottlecontrolisoperating
properly.

1.Loosenthecableclampscrewsecuringthecabletothe
engine(

1.Throttlecasingclamp
screw

2.Throttlecable

3.Swivel7.Chokebuttery

4.Stop

Figure47).

Figure47

5.Chokecasingclampscrew

6.Chokecable

Important:Beforethecarburetorandspeedcontrol
areadjusted,thethrottleandchokecontrolsmustbe
adjustedproperly.

WARNING

Theenginemustberunningduringadjustment
ofthecarburetorandspeedcontrol.Contactwith
movingpartsorhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal
injury.

•Shiftintoneutralandengagetheparkingbrake
beforeperformingthisprocedure.

•Keephands,feet,clothing,andotherbodyparts
awayfromthecuttingblades,rotatingparts,the
mufer,andotherhotsurfaces.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunathalfthrottlefor
approximatelyveminutestowarmup.

2.MovethethrottlecontroltotheSlowsetting.Adjust
theidlestopscrewcounterclockwiseuntilitnolonger
contactsthethrottlelever.

3.Bendthegovernedidlespringanchortang(Figure48)
toattainanidlespeedof1650±100rpm.Checkthe
speedwithatachometer.

2.Movetheremotethrottlecontrolleverforwardtothe
Fastposition.

3.Pullrmlyonthethrottlecableuntilthebackofthe
swivelcontactsthestop(Figure47).

4.Tightenthecableclampscrewandchecktheengine
rpmsetting.

•HighIdle:2850±50rpm

•LowIdle:1650±100rpm

AdjustingtheChokeControl

1.Loosenthecableclampscrewsecuringthecabletothe
engine(Figure47).

2.Movetheremotechokecontrolleverforwardtothe
Closedposition.

3.Pullrmlyonthechokecableuntilthechokebuttery
iscompletelyclosed,thentightenthecableclamp
screw(

Figure47).

Figure48

ShownwithAirCleanerRemoved

1.Governedidlespring
anchortang

4.Adjusttheidlestopscrewclockwiseuntiltheidlespeed
isanadditional25to50rpmovertheidlespeedset
instep

5.MovethethrottlecontroltotheFastposition.Bend
thehighspeedspringanchortang(Figure48)toattain
ahighspeedof2850±50rpm.

3

2.Highspeedspringanchor
tang

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ReplacingtheSparkPlugs

FuelSystem

Replacethesparkplugsafterevery800operatinghours.

Therecommendedairgapis0.76mm(0.030inch)

ThecorrectsparkplugtouseisaChampionRC14YC.

Note:Thesparkplugusuallylastsalongtime;however,the
plugshouldberemovedandcheckedwhenevertheengine
malfunctions.

1.Cleantheareaaroundthesparkplugssoforeignmatter
cannotfallintothecylinderwhenthesparkplugis
removed.

2.Pullthesparkplugwiresoffofthesparkplugsand
removetheplugsfromthecylinderhead.

3.Checktheconditionofthesideelectrode,center
electrode,andcenterelectrodeinsulatortoensurethat
thereisnodamage.

Important:Replaceacracked,fouled,dirty,or
otherwisemalfunctioningsparkplug .Donotsand
blast,scrape,orcleanelectrodesbyusingawire
brushbecausegritmayeventuallyreleasefromthe
plug,fallintothecylinder,anddamagetheengine.

4.Settheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideofthe
electrodesat0.76mm(0.030inch)(Figure49).

Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

Anin-linelterisincorporatedintothefuellinebetweenthe
fueltankandcarburetor(Figure50).Replacethelterevery
800hoursorsoonerifthefuelowisrestricted.Besurethe
arrowonthelterispointingawayfromthefueltank.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.

•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe
engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea.
Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay
ignitethegasolinefumes.

1.Closethefuelshutoffvalve,loosenthehoseclampon
thecarburetorsideoflter,andremovethefuelline
fromthelter(Figure50).

Figure49

5.Installthecorrectlygappedsparkplugwithgasketseal,
andtightentheplugto23Nm(200in-lb).Ifatorque
wrenchisnotused,tightentheplugrmly.

Figure50

1.Fuelshutoffvalve2.Fuellter

2.Placeadrainpanunderthelter,loosentheremaining
hoseclampandremovethelter(Figure50).

3.Installthenewlterwiththearrowonthelterbody
pointingawayfromthefueltank.

FuelLinesandConnections

ServiceInterval:Every2years

Inspectthefuellinesfordeterioration,damage,orloose
connections.

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ElectricalSystem

WARNING

Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

Properlymaintainthebatteryelectrolyteandkeepthetopof
thebatteryclean.Storethemachineinacoolplacetoprevent
thebatteryfromrunningdown.

Checktheelectrolytelevelevery50operatinghoursor,if
machineisinstorage,every30days.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa
deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith
skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassesto
shieldyoureyesandrubberglovestoprotect
yourhands.

•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
availableforushingtheskin.

Maintainthecelllevelwithdistilledordemineralizedwater.
Donotllthecellsabovethebottomofthesplitringinside
eachcell.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

ServicingtheFuses

Thefusesinthemachine'selectricalsystemarelocatedunder
theseat(

Figure51).

Keepthetopofthebatterycleanbywashingitperiodically
withabrushdippedinammoniaorbicarbonateofsoda
solution.Flushthetopsurfacewithwateraftercleaningit.
Donotremovethellcapswhilecleaningthebattery.

Thebatterycablesmustbetightontheterminalstoprovide
goodelectricalcontact.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe
tractorandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscancause
thebatterygassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal
injury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)battery
cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red)
cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)batterycable
beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.

Ifcorrosionoccursattheterminals,disconnectthecables,
negative(-)cablerst,andscrapetheclampsandterminals
separately.Reconnectthecables,positive(+)cablerst,and
coattheterminalswithpetroleumjelly.

Figure51

1.Fuses

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DriveSystem
Maintenance

AdjustingtheTransmission forNeutral

Ifthemachinecreepswhenthetractioncontrolpedalisin
theneutralposition,theneutralreturnmechanismmustbe
adjusted.

D.Fromeachsideofthebulkhead,tightenthe

locknutsevenly,securingthetractioncabletothe
bulkhead(Figure52)Donottwistthecable.

Note:Ifcabletensionexistswhenthefunctional
controlleverisinneutral,themachinemaycreep
whentheleverismovedtotheMoworTransport
position.

AdjustingtheTransportSpeed

1.Blockupundertheframesothatoneofthefront
wheelsisoffoftheoor.

Note:Ifmachineisequippedwitha3wheeldrivekit,
therearwheelmustberaisedofftheoorandblocked.

2.Starttheengine,movethethrottletoSlow ,andcheck
thefrontwheelthatisoffoftheoor;itmustnotbe
rotating.

3.Ifthewheelisrotating,stoptheengineandproceed
asfollows:

A.Loosenbothjamnutssecuringthetraction

controlcabletothebulkheadonthehydrostat

Figure52).Makesurethejamnutsareloosened

(
equallyandsufcientlytoallowadjustment.

ObtainingMaximumTransportSpeed

Thetractionpedalisadjustedformaximumtransportspeed
atthefactory,butanadjustmentmayberequiredifthepedal
reachesfullstrokebeforeitcontactsthepedalstop,orifa
decreaseintransportspeedisdesired.

Toobtainmaximumtransportspeed,putthefunctional
controlleverinthetransportpositionandpressdownon
thetractionpedal.Ifthepedalcontactsthestop(Figure53)
beforetensionisfeltonthecable,anadjustmentisrequired:

1.Putthefunctionalcontrolleverinthetransport
positionandloosenthelocknutsecuringthepedalstop
totheoorplate(

2.Tightenthepedalstopuntilitdoesnotcontactthe
tractionpedal.

3.Continueapplyingalightloadonthetransportpedal
andadjustthepedalstopsoitcontactsthepedalrod
andtightenthenuts.

Important:Thetensiononthecablemustnotbe
excessiveorcablelifewillbereduced.

Figure53).

Figure52

1.Tractioncable4.Eccentric

2.Bulkhead5.Locknut

3.Jamnuts

Note:Loosenthenutsecuringtheeccentricto
thetopofthehydrostat(

B.MovethefunctionalcontrollevertoNeutraland

thethrottletoSlow .Starttheengine.

C.Rotatetheeccentricuntilcreepdoesnotoccurin

eitherdirection.Whenthewheelstopsrotating,
tightenthenutlockingtheeccentricandthe
adjustment(
withthethrottleintheSlowandFastposition.

Figure52).Verifytheadjustment

Figure52).

Figure53

1.Pedalstop

ReducingTransportSpeed

1.Pressdownonthetractionpedalandloosenthe
locknutsecuringthepedalstoptotheoorplate.

2.Loosenthepedalstopuntilthedesiredtransportspeed
isobtained.

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3.Tightenthelocknutsecuringthepedalstop.

BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheMowingSpeed

Themachineisadjustedatthefactoryto6.1km/h(3.8mph),
butthespeedmaybevariedifdesired.

1.Loosenthejamnutonthepedallockbolt(

Figure54

1.Pedallockcapscrew

Figure54).

AdjustingtheBrakes

Abrakeadjustmentrodislocatedoneachsideofthemachine
sothatthebrakescanbeequallyadjusted.Adjustthebrakes
asfollows:

1.Whilemovingforwardintransportspeed,pressthe
brakepedal;bothwheelsshouldlockequally.

CAUTION

Testingthebrakesinaconnedareawhere
othersarepresentcouldcauseinjury.

Alwayscheckthebrakesinawide,
open-spaced,atareawhichisfreeofother
personsandobstructionsbeforeandafter
adjustment.

2.Ifthebrakesdonotlockequally,disconnectthe
brakerodsbyremovingthecotterpinandclevispin
(Figure55).

2.Rotatetheboltclockwisetoincreasethemowingspeed
andcounterclockwisetodecreaseit.

3.Tightenthejamnutandcheckthegroundspeed.
Repeatthisprocedure,ifrequired.

Figure55

1.Clevispinandcotterpin3.Clevis

2.Jamnut

3.Loosenthejamnutandadjusttheclevisaccordingly
(Figure55).

4.Assembletheclevistothebrakeshaft(Figure55).

5.Checktheamountoffreetravelofthebrakepedal
whentheadjustmentiscompleted.Thereshouldbe
13to26mm(1/2to1inch)travelbeforethebrake
shoesmakecontactwiththebrakedrums.Adjust,if
necessary,toachievethissetting.

4.Brakeshaft

6.Whilemovingforwardintransportspeed,pressthe
brakepedal;bothbrakesshouldlockequally .Adjust,
ifnecessary.

7.Itisrecommendedthatthebrakesbeburnished
annually;refertothe

38

Break-inPeriod(page22)section.

ControlsSystem

AdjustingtheLiftCylinders

Maintenance

AdjustingtheCuttingUnit Lift/Drop

Thecuttingunitlift/dropcircuitisequippedwithaow
controlvalve(Figure56).Thisvalveispresetatthefactory
atapproximately3turnsopen,butanadjustmentmaybe
requiredtocompensatefordifferencesinhydraulicoil
temperatures,mowingspeeds,etc.Ifanadjustmentis
required,proceedasfollows:

Toregulatetheheightofthefrontcuttingunitswhenin
theraised(transport)position,youcanadjustthefrontlift
cylinders.

1.Lowerthecuttingunitstotheground.

2.Loosenthejamnutontheclevisofthecuttingunitlift
cylinderthatneedstobeadjusted.

3.Disconnectthecylinderclevisfromtheliftarm.

4.Rotatetheclevisuntilyouattainthedesiredheight.

5.Connectthecylinderclevistotheliftarmandtighten
thejamnut.

Figure56

1.Flowcontrolvalve

Note:Allowthehydraulicoiltoreachfulloperating
temperaturebeforeadjustingtheowcontrolvalve.

1.Raisetheseatandlocatetheowcontrolvalveforthe
centerpullframe(
sideofthehydraulicmanifold.

2.Loosenthejamnutontheadjustingknobontheow
control.

3.Rotatetheknob1/4turncounterclockwiseifthecenter
cuttingunitisdroppingtoolateor1/4turnclockwise
ifthecentercuttingunitisdroppingtooearly.

4.Afterthedesiredsettinghasbeenachieved,tightenthe
setscrew.

Figure56)whichislocatedonthe

39

HydraulicSystem
Maintenance

ChangingtheHydraulicOil andFilter

CheckingtheHydraulicLines andHoses

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

Changethehydraulicoilafterevery800operatinghours.

Iftheoilbecomescontaminated,contactyourlocalT oro
distributorbecausethesystemmustbeushed.Contaminated
oillooksmilkyorblackwhencomparedtocleanoil.

Changethelter:

•Aftertherst50operatinghours

•Afterevery800operatinghours

1.Cleantheareaaroundtheltermountingarea
(Figure57).Placeadrainpanunderthelterand
removethelter.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesandlinesare
ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections
andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto
thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompin
holeleaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure
hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem
beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic
system.

•Getimmediatemedicalhelpifuidisinjected
intoskin.

Checkthehydrauliclinesandhosesdailyforleaks,kinked
lines,loosemountingsupports,wear,loosettings,weather
deterioration,andchemicaldeterioration.Makeallnecessary
repairsbeforeoperating.

Figure57

1.Hydrauliclter

Note:Iftheoilisnotgoingtobedrained,disconnect
andplugthehydrauliclinegoingtothelter.

2.Fillthereplacementlterwiththeappropriatehydraulic
uid,lubricatethesealinggasket,andhandturnituntil
thegasketcontactsthelterhead.Thentighten3/4
turnfurther.

3.Fillthehydraulicreservoirandsmallauxiliarytankwith
approximately32l(8-1/2gallons)ofhydraulicoil;refer

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel(page20).

to

4.Startthemachineandrunitatidlefor3to5minutes
tocirculatetheuidandremoveanyairtrappedinthe
system.Stopthemachineandrechecktheuidlevel.

5.Disposeoftheoilandlterproperly .

Note:Iftheleakdetectoralarmsounds,turnthekey
offandwaitafewminutesfortheoilleveltoequalize
inthetanks.Rechecktheuidlevelandaddoil,if
required.

40

CuttingUnitMaintenance

Backlapping

WARNING

Contactwiththereelsorothermovingpartscan
resultinpersonalinjury.

•Keepngers,hands,andclothingawayfromthe
reelsorothermovingparts.

•Neverattempttoturnthereelsbyhandorfoot
whiletheengineisrunning.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe
cuttingunits,stoptheengineandengagetheparking
brake.

2.Unlockandraisetheseattoexposethecontrols.

3.Makeinitialreeltobedknifeadjustmentsappropriate
forbacklappingonallcuttingunitswhicharetobe
backlapped;refertotheCuttingUnitOperator'sManual.

9.Ifthereelsstallorbecomeerraticwhilebacklapping,
selectahigherreelspeedsettinguntilthespeed
stabilizes,thenreturnthereelspeedtosetting1orto
yourdesiredspeed.

10.Tomakeanadjustmenttothecuttingunitswhile
backlapping,turnthereelsoffbymovingtheLower
Mow/Raiseleverrearwardandstoptheengine.After
completingadjustments,repeatsteps4through8.

11.Repeattheprocedureforallcuttingunitsyouwantto
backlap.

12.Whennished,returnthebacklapleverstothe
"F"position,lowertheseat,andwashalllapping
compoundoffofthecuttingunits.Adjustcuttingunit
reeltobedknifeasneeded.Movethecuttingunitreel
speedcontroltothedesiredmowingposition.

Important:Ifthebacklapleverisnotreturned
tothe“F”positionafterbacklapping,thecutting
unitswillnotraiseorfunctionproperly.

DANGER

Changingtheenginespeedwhilebacklapping
maycausethereelstostall.

•Neverchangetheenginespeedwhile
backlapping.

•Onlybacklapatidleenginespeed.

4.Starttheengineandrunatlowidlespeed.

5.RotatetheBacklapLevertothe“R”position
(Figure58).

6.RotatetheReelSpeedControltosetting1(

Figure58).

Figure58

1.Backlaplever2.Reelspeedcontrol

7.WiththeMow/Transportleverintheneutralposition,
movetheLowerMow/Liftcontrolforwardtostartthe
backlappingoperationonthedesignatedreels.

8.Applylappingcompoundwithalonghandlebrush.
Neveruseashorthandledbrush.

41

Storage

Ifyouwishtostorethemachineforalongperiodoftime,the
followingstepsshouldbeperformedpriortostorage:

1.Removeaccumulationsofdirtandoldgrassclippings.
Sharpenthereelsandbedknives,ifnecessary;
refertotheCuttingUnitOperator'sManual.Use
arustpreventiveonbedknivesandreelblades.
Greaseandoilalllubricationpoints;referto
GreasingtheMachine(page31).

2.Blockupthewheelstoremoveanyweightonthetires.

3.Drainandreplacethehydraulicuid
andlterandinspectthehydrauliclines
andttings.Replace,ifnecessary;refer
toChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter(page40)and
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses(page40).

4.Allfuelshouldberemovedfromthefueltank.Runthe
engineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel.Replacethefuel
lter;refertoReplacingtheFuelFilter(page35).

5.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,draintheoilfrom
thecrankcase.Rellitwithfreshoil;referto
ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter(page33).

6.Removethesparkplugs,pouroneounceofSAE
30oilintothecylinders,andcrankslowlyto
distributetheoil.Replacethesparkplugs;referto
ReplacingtheSparkPlugs(page35).

7.Cleandirtandchafffromthecylinder,cylinderhead
ns,andblowerhousing.

8.Removethebatteryandchargeitfully.Eitherstore
itontheshelforonthemachine.Leavethecables
disconnectedifitisstoredonthemachine.Store
thebatteryinacoolatmospheretoavoidquick
deteriorationofthechargeinthebattery.

9.Ifpossible,storethemachineinawarm,drylocation.

42

Schematics

G017140

ElectricalSchematic,Part1(Rev.A)

43

G017141

ElectricalSchematic,Part2(Rev.A)

44

G017142

HydraulicSchematic,Part1(Rev.A)

45

G017143

HydraulicSchematic,Part2(Rev.A)

46

Notes:

47

TheT oroTotalCoverageGuarantee

ALimitedWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuant
toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial
product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship
fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.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,MN55420-1 196

952–888–8801or800–952–2740
E-mail:[e-mail]

OwnerResponsibilities

AstheProductowner ,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenance
andadjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperform
requiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowinga
warrantyclaim.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty
periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot
coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement

parts,orfrominstallationanduseofadd-on,ormodiednon-T oro
brandedaccessoriesandproducts.Aseparatewarrantymaybe
providedbythemanufactureroftheseitems.

•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended

maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour
ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe
Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.

•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinan

abusive,negligent,orrecklessmanner.

•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobe

defective.Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,
duringnormalProductoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brake
padsandlinings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,rollersandbearings
(sealedorgreasable),bedknives,sparkplugs,castorwheelsand
bearings,tires,lters,belts,andcertainsprayercomponentssuchas
diaphragms,nozzles,andcheckvalves,etc.

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Conditionsconsideredtobe

outsideinuenceinclude,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,damageto

seatsduetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratched
decalsorwindows,etc.

Parts

Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted
fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart.
Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe
originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofT oro.T orowill
makethenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyor
replaceit.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.

DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty:

DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberof
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,replacementoflters,
coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe
normalservicesT oroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.

GeneralConditions

RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy
underthiswarranty .

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor
indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe
useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,includingany
costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring
reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion
ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty
referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty .
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityandtnessforuseare
limitedtothedurationofthisexpresswarranty .

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential
damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sothe
aboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarranty
givesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhich
varyfromstatetostate.

Noteregardingenginewarranty:

TheEmissionsControlSystemonyourProductmaybecoveredby
aseparatewarrantymeetingrequirementsestablishedbytheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and/ortheCaliforniaAir
ResourcesBoard(CARB).Thehourlimitationssetforthabovedonot
applytotheEmissionsControlSystemWarranty.RefertotheEngine
EmissionControlWarrantyStatementsuppliedwithyourproductor
containedintheenginemanufacturer’sdocumentationfordetails

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsexportedfromtheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtain
guaranteepoliciesforyourcountry ,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtaining
guaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter .

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