Toro 30033 Operator's Manual

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CommercialWalk-Behind TractionUnit

FixedDeck,PistolGrip,Hydro,Fittedwith a48in(122cm),36in(91cm)or32in(81cm) RearDischargeCuttingUnit

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Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobeused byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Thismanualshouldbeconsidered aspartofthemachine,asitcontains,safety ,operational andmaintenanceinformation.Themowerisaprecision builtmachinedesignedsolelyforcuttinggrassand similarlowlyinggroundvegetationwithinthelimitations statedinthismanual.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely .

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Contents

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

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

GeneralLawnMowerSafety.................................4

SoundPressureforthe32RD,36RDand48

RD...................................................................6

SoundPowerforthe32RD ,36RDand48

RD...................................................................6

VibrationLevelforthe32RD...............................6

VibrationLevelforthe36RD...............................6

VibrationLevelforthe48RD...............................6

SlopeIndicator.....................................................7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................8

Setup..........................................................................10

1CheckingtheFluidsandTyrePressure..............10

2ReadingtheManualandViewingthe

OperatorTrainingMaterial.............................10

ProductOverview......................................................11

Controls.............................................................11

Specications.....................................................12

Attachments/Acessories....................................12

Operation...................................................................13

AddingFuel.......................................................13

ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................14

OperatingtheParkingBrake...............................14

StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................14

OperatingtheNeutralLocks...............................15

OperatingtheMowerBladeControlKnob

(PTO)............................................................16

TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................16

DrivingtheMachineForwardand

Backward.......................................................17

BringingtheMachinetoNeutralPosition............18

StoppingtheMachine.........................................18

PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................18

TransportingMachines.......................................18

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................18

AdjustingtheCasterPosition..............................19

AdjustingtheHandleHeight..............................20

HeightofCutChart............................................21

Maintenance...............................................................22

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................22

Lubrication.............................................................22

HowtoGrease...................................................23

LubricatingtheCasterandWheel

Bearings.........................................................23

GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler............................23

GreasingthePumpControlandBell

Crank.............................................................23

EngineMaintenance...............................................24

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................24

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................25

ServicingtheSparkPlugs....................................26

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................27

ServicingtheFuelTank......................................27

ServicingtheFuelFilter......................................28

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................29

AdjustingtheSpeedControlLinkage..................29

AdjustingtheNeutralControlLinkages..............29

AdjustingtheHydroControlLinkages................30

AdjustingtheControlRod..................................32

AdjustingtheTracking.......................................33

AdjustingtheSpringAnchorLinks.....................33

CheckingtheTyrePressure.................................33

CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................34

CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen............................34

CleaningtheCoolingSystem...............................34

BrakeMaintenance.................................................34

ServicingtheBrake.............................................34

BeltMaintenance....................................................35

CheckingtheBelts..............................................35

ReplacingtheMowerBelt...................................35

AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension......................36

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................38

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................38

MowerDeckMaintenance......................................41

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................41

AdjustingtheBladeBrake...................................42

Storage.......................................................................43

Troubleshooting.........................................................45

Schematics.................................................................47

Safety

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismowercan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructions.

Torodesignedandtestedthismowerforreasonablysafe service;however,failuretocomplywiththefollowing instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.

Toensuremaximumsafety,bestperformance,and togainknowledgeoftheproduct,itisessential thatyouandanyotheroperatorofthemowerread andunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore theengineiseverstarted.Payparticularattention tothesafetyalertsymbol( Caution,Warning,orDanger—“personalsafety instruction.”Readandunderstandtheinstruction becauseithastodowithsafety.Failuretocomply withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjury.

GeneralLawnMowerSafety

ThefollowinginstructionshavebeenadaptedfromEN

836.

Figure3)whichmeans

•Ifgasolineisspilled,donotattempttostartthe enginebutmovethemowerawayfromtheareaof spillageandavoidcreatinganysourceofignition untilgasolinevaporshavedissipated.

•Replaceallfueltankandcontainercapssecurely.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearand longtrousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen barefootorwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis tobeusedandremoveallstones,sticks,wires,bones andotherforeignobjects.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethat guards,andsafetydevices,suchasdeectorsarein placeandworkingcorrectly .

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe blades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotworn ordamaged.Replacewornordamagedbladesand boltsinsetstopreservebalance.

Starting

Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghands andfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinserious injuryordeath.

Training

•Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese instructionstousethemower.Localregulationscan restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor theirproperty.

•Understandexplanationsforallpictogramsusedon themowerorintheinstructions.

Gasoline

WARNING-Gasolineishighlyammable.Takethe followingprecautions.

•Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedforthis purpose.

•Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile refueling.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Neverremove thecapofthefueltankoraddgasolinewhilethe engineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.

•Disengageallbladeanddriveclutchesandplaceinto neutralbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donottiltmowerwhenstartingtheengineor switchingonthemotor,unlessthemowerhastobe tiltedforstarting.Inthiscase,donottiltitmorethan absolutelynecessaryandliftonlythepart,whichis awayfromtheoperator.

•Starttheengineorswitchonthemotorcarefully accordingtoinstructionsandwithfeetwellaway fromtheblade(s).

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets arenearby.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Avoidoperatingthelawnmowerinwetgrass,where feasible.

•Stayalertforholesintheterrainandotherhidden hazards.

•Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialtowards bystanders.

•Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotating parts.

•Neverpickuporcarryalawnmowerwhilethe engineisrunning.

•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpullinga pedestriancontrolledlawnmowertowardsyou.

•Walk,neverrun.

•Slopes:

–Donotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.

–Exerciseextremecautionwhenonslopes.

–Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupand

downandexerciseextremecautionwhen changingdirectiononslopes.

–Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.

•Neveroperatethelawnmowerwithdamagedguards, orwithoutsafetydevices,forexampledeectors and/orgrasscatchers,inplace.

•Uselowthrottlesettingswhenengagingthe traction-clutch,especiallyinhighgears.Reduce speedonslopesandinsharpturnstoprevent overturningorlossofcontrol.

•Stopthebladeifthelawnmowerhastobetiltedfor transportationwhencrossingsurfacesotherthan grassandwhentransportingthelawnmowertoand fromtheareatobemowed.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Stoptheengineandwhereakeyisttedremovethe key,makesurethatallmovingpartshavecometoa completestop:

–wheneveryouleavethelawnmower.

–beforerefueling.

–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher.

–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless

adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s position.

•Stoptheengineandwhereakeyisttedremovethe key,makesurethatallmovingpartshavecometoa completestop,anddisconnectthesparkplugwire:

–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute.

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthelawn

mower.

–afterstrikingaforeignobject,inspectthelawn

mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbefore restartingandoperatingthelawnmower.

–iflawnmowerstartstovibrateabnormally(check

immediately).

•Reducethethrottlesettingduringengineshutdown and,iftheengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve, turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.

•Usecarewhenusingsulkies,and

–useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.

–limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.

–donotturnsharply:usecarewhenreversing.

–donotcarrypassengers.

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition

–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments.

–placeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake.

–stoptheengineandremovethekey.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Donotusepressurecleaningequipmentonmachine.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithgasolineinthetank andinsideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen ameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany enclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer, batterycompartmentandgasolinestoragearefreeof grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Checkthedischargeguardfrequentlyandreplace withmanufacturer’srecommendedparts,when necessary.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.

•Replacefaultysilencers.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisout-doors.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeedtheengine.Operatinganengineat excessivespeedcanincreasethehazardofpersonal injury.

•Onmultibladedlawnmowers,takecareasrotating oneblademaycauseotherstorotate.

•Becarefulduringadjustmentofthelawnmowerto prevententrapmentofthengersbetweenmoving bladesandxedpartsofthelawnmower.

•Toensurethebestperformanceandsafety,

purchaseonlygenuineTororeplacementparts andaccessories.Donotuse accessories;theymaycauseasafetyhazard.

will t

partsand

SoundPressureforthe32RD,

VibrationLevelforthe48RD

36RDand48RD

The32RDhasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s earof91dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K) of1dBA.

The36RDhasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s earof85dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K) of1dBA.

The48RDhasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s earof88dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K) of1dBA.

Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccordingto theproceduresoutlinedinEN836.

SoundPowerforthe32RD,36 RDand48RD

The32RDand36RDhasaguaranteedsoundpower levelof100dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue (K)of1dBA.

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=2.0m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.0m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=1.0m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

The48RDhasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1dBA.

Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

VibrationLevelforthe32RD

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=3.7m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=3.4m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=1.0m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

VibrationLevelforthe36RD

Hand-Arm

Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=1.5m/s

Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=2.0m/s

UncertaintyValue(K)=1.0m/s

Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinEN836.

SlopeIndicator

G011841

Figure4

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

SafetyandInstructional Decals

1.Cuttinghazardofhand

2.Cuttinghazardoffoot

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Keepsafetysignsclearandvisible,replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

40-13–010

106-2733

1.Fast

2.Continuousvariable setting

3.Slow

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manualforinstructionson operatingthecuttingblade

2.Pullbacktodisengage

95-5537

105-4109

105-4110

3.Pushforwardtoengage

106-5517

1.Warning–DoNottouchthehotsurface.

Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer .

115-1039

1.Parking brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouch

2.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

115-4212

115-1038

1.Forward

2.Neutral

3.Reverse

4.Toturnrightmovethelefthandleverintotheforwardpositionwhiletherighthandleverisintheneutralposition.

5.Toturnleftmovetherighthandleverintotheforwardpositionwhilethelefthandleverisintheneutralposition.

6.Engine—stop

7.Engine—run

8.Groundspeed

9.Fast

10.Continuousvariablesetting

11.Slow

12.Neutral

13.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

14.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.

15.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

16.Warning—removetheignitionkeybeforeperformingmaintenanceonthemachine.

17.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mowerblade—stoptheenginebeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

18.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.

19.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.

thehotsurface.

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Nopartsrequired

Operator’sManual EngineOperator’sManual PartsCatalog Operatortrainingmaterial RegistrationCard Oildrainhose

CheckingtheFluidsandTyre Pressure

ReadingtheManualand ViewingtheOperatorTraining

Qty.

–

1 1 1 1 1 1

Material

NoPartsRequired

Use

Checktheuidsandtyrepressure.

ReadtheOperator’sManualandwatch theoperatortrainingmaterialbefore operatingthemachine.

Procedure

•Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.

•Checkthegreaseforthemowerandmowerdeck.

•Checkthetyrepressure;refertoCheckingthetyre Pressure.

Note:Thecuttingbladesaresettoa2inch(51mm) height-of-cutatinitialpurchase.TheAxlepositionis B,with2spacesbelowthecastersand4spacesbelow thespindle.

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Operator’sManual

EngineOperator’sManual

PartsCatalog

Operatortrainingmaterial

RegistrationCard

Oildrainhose

Procedure

•ReadtheOperator’ sManual.

•Viewtheoperatortrainingmaterialbeforeoperating themachine.TheDVDsuppliedisgeneraltraining materialandthemachinemaydifferfromthat supplied.

•Fillouttheregistrationcard.

•Usetheoildrainhosewhenchangingtheengineoil.

ProductOverview

Figure5

1.Mowerdeck

2.Brake5.Handle

3.Gastank6.Casterwheel

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure6)before youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

4.Controls

Figure6

1.Throttlecontrol6.Handle

2.Speedcontrollever

3.Ignitionswitch

4.Neutrallock

5.OperatorPresence Controllevers(OPC)

7.DriveLever

8.Bladecontrolknob(PTO)

9.Choke

10.Fuelshut-offvalve

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolhastwopositions:FastandSlow.

OperatorPresenceControl(OPC) Levers

WhenyousqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles, theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorisinthe normaloperatingposition.WhenyoureleasetheOPC levers,theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorhasleft thenormaloperatingposition,andthesystemwillstop theengineifeitherthespeedcontrolleverisnotinthe neutralpositionorthebladecontrol(PTO)knobis engaged.

BladeControlKnob(PTO)

Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)isusedtoengageand disengagethedrivebelttodrivethemowerblades withtheOPCleverspressedagainstthehandles.Pull theknobuptoengagethebladesandpushdownto disengagetheblades.

IgnitionSwitch

48inchmowers:

Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterand hastwopositions:RunandOff.

SpeedControlLever

Thismachinehasavariablespeedcontrolwithaneutral position.Thiscontrolshowfastthemachinewilltravel.

DriveLevers

Releasedriveleverstoengageforwardtractionoperation andsqueezetheleversuntilanincreaseinforceisfelt togointoneutralpositionandcontinuetosqueezeto goinreverse.Squeezerighthanddrivelevertoturnright andlefthandlevertoturnleft.

NeutralLock

Squeezedriveleversuntilanincreaseinforceisfeltand movelockstotherearforneutrallock.

RecoilStarter

Width

Length

Height

Weight

49–1/2inches(126cm)

76–1/2inches(194cm)

44inches(1 12cm)

547lb(248kg)

Attachments/Acessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributorforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Pulltherecoilstarterhandletostartengine(Figure5).

FuelShut-offValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalvewhentransportingor storingmower.

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

32inchmowers:

Width

Length

Height

Weight

35inches(89cm)

80inches(203cm)

44inches(1 12cm)

509lb(231kg)

36inchmowers:

Width

Length

Height

Weight

37inches(94cm)

80inches(203cm)

44inches(1 12cm)

511lb(232kg)

Operation

AddingFuel

UseUnleadedRegularGasolinesuitablefor automotiveuse(85pumpoctaneminimum).

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4to 1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic charge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith soapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe fueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgas stabilizer/conditionertothegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasoline.To minimizethechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuel system,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileit isunattended.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundfueltankcapandremovethecap. Addunleadedregulargasolinetofueltank,untilthe levelis1/4to1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthe bottomofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetank allowsgasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltank completelyfull.

3.Installfueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline thatmayhavespilled.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsin thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feet andheadisrecommended.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearward(Figure8).

Figure8

1.Parkingbrakelever(inthereleasedposition)

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pushtheparkingbrakeleverforward.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Figure7

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,check theparkingbrakeforproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit. RefertoServicingtheParkingBrake.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.

2.Openthefuelvalve.

Note:Acoldweatherstaringkithasbeen incorporatedtoassistenginestartingincold weatherorwhentheunithasnotbeenrunfora periodoftime.

Tousethecoldstartkit:

•Graspsplitring(Figure9)onrightsideof machine,pullringandchainstraightoutfrom sideofmachineandhookringovercontrol shieldbolt.

Figure9

1.Splitring2.Controlshieldbolt

4.Letengineidlefor30to60secondsbeforeturning theengineoff.

5.Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeytooff.

•Aftertheengineisstarted,pullthechainstraight outfromsideofmachineuntilringcanbe removedfromshieldbolt.Slowlyreleasetension onchain.

3.Disengagethebladecontrolknob(PTO)andmove thespeedcontrollevertoneutral.

4.Movethedriveleverstoneutralandsettheneutral locks.

5.Settheparkingbrake.

6.Turntheignitionkeytotherunposition(

Figure6).

7.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol midwaybetweenthefastandslowpositions.

8.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrol tothefastposition.

9.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(

Figure6).

Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnot requireanychoking.

10.Grasptherecoilstarterhandlermlyandpullit outuntilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthe handlevigorouslytostarttheengine.Allowthe ropetorecoilslowly.

Figure10

1.Throttlelever

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Choke

Important:Makesurefuelshutoffvalveis closedbeforetransportingorstoringmachine, asfuelleakagemayoccur.Beforestoring machine,removewirefromthesparking plug(s)topreventpossibilityofaccidental starting.

OperatingtheNeutralLocks

Alwayssettheneutrallockwhenyoustopthemachine. Settheparkingbrakeifitisleftunattended.

SettingtheNeutralLock

1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreasein forceisfelt.

2.Placethumbsontheupperpartofthelocksand movethembackuntilthepinsareintheneutral position(

Figure11).

11.Pushthechoketooffastheenginewarmsup (Figure10).

12.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen movethethrottlecontroltothefastposition.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Movedriveleverstoneutralandsetneutrallocks.

2.Movethethrottlelevertoslow(Figure10).

3.Disengagethebladecontrolknob(PTO)andmove thespeedcontrollevertoneutral.

Figure11

1.Handle4.Drivelever

2.Neutrallock

3.Neutralposition6.Reverseposition

5.Fullspeedforward

ReleasingtheNeutralLock

1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreasein forceisfelt.

2.Placethumbsontheupperpartoflocksandmove themforwarduntilthepinsareintheforwardslot

Figure12).

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2.Pullbladecontrolknob(PTO)up.HoldtheOPC leversagainsthandlegrip.

Note:ReleasingtheOPCleverswiththemower bladesrunningwillkilltheengine.

3.Restarttheengineandrepeattheprocedureto engagethemowerbladesiftheoperatorpresence control(OPC)leversarereleased.

Figure13

1.Throttlelever4.DriveLever

2.OperatorPresence Controllevers(OPC)

3.Handle

5.Bladecontrolknob(PTO)

Figure12

1.Handle

2.Neutrallock5.Handle

3.Drivelever6.Forwardslot

4.Pininfullspeedforward

OperatingtheMowerBlade ControlKnob(PTO)

Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)isusedinconjunction withtheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)leversto engageanddisengagethemowerblades.

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

1.Toengageblades,squeezetheOperatorPresence Control(OPC)leversagainsthandlegrips (Figure13).

DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

Themowerbladescanbedisengagedbyoneofthe followingsteps.

1.Pushthebladecontrolknob(PTO)downtooff (Figure13).

2.ReleasingtheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC) leverswillkilltheengineandstoptheblades

Figure13)withthebladecontrolleverengaged.

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TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe mowerfromstartingunless:

•Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)ispushedoff.

•Thespeedcontrolleverisinneutral.

7.Withtheenginerunning,movethespeedcontrol leverforward.ReleasetheOPClevers.Theengine shouldkill.

8.Ifalltheaboveconditionsarenotmethavean AuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystem immediately.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtokillthe enginewhen:

•TheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)leversare releasedwiththemowerengagedand/orthespeed controlisoutofneutral.

•Thespeedcontrolleverisshiftedoutofneutral withoutholdingOPCleversorwiththebrake engaged.

•Thebladecontrolknob(PTO)ispulledupwithout holdingtheOPClevers.

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribed,haveanAuthorizedService Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately.

WARNING

Whiletestingthesafetyinterlocksystem,the machinemaymoveforwardandcausepersonal injuryorpropertydamage.

DrivingtheMachineForward andBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinRPM(revolutionsperminute).Placethe throttlecontrolinthefastpositionforbestmowing performance.

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake.

2.Togoforward,movethespeedcontrolleverto desiredspeed.

3.Releasetheneutrallock.RefertoReleasingthe NeutralLock.

4.Slowlyreleasethedriveleverstomoveforward

Figure14).

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Togostraight,releasedriveleversequally (Figure14).

Toturn,squeezethedriveleveronthesideand directionyouwanttoturn(

Figure14).

•Performthesafetyinterlocktestinanopen area.

•Ensurenooneisstandinginfrontofthe machinewhileperformingthesafetyinterlock test.

1.Settheneutrallocksandplacespeedcontrollever inneutral.

2.Starttheengine;refertoStartingandStoppingthe Engine.

3.WithoutholdingtheOperatorPresenceControl (OPC)levers,pullthebladecontrolknob(PTO)up. Theengineshouldkill.

4.Pushthebladecontrolknobdowntooff.

5.Withenginerunning,holddowntheOPClevers. Pullthebladecontrolknob(PTO)up.Thedrive beltshouldengageandthemowerbladesbegin rotating.

6.ReleasetheOPClevers.Theengineshouldkill.

Figure14

1.Drivelever

2.Speedcontrollever

DrivingBackward

Slowlysqueezethedriveleverstothehandletomove rearward(Figure14).

BringingtheMachineto NeutralPosition

Alwayssettheneutrallockandparkingbrakewhenyou stopthemachine.

1.Squeezethedriveleverstoneutralposition.

2.Settheneutrallocks.RefertoOperatingNeutral Locks.

3.Movespeedcontrollevertoneutralposition.

StoppingtheMachine

1.Tostopthemachine,squeezethedriveleversto neutralpositionandengageneutrallocks.

2.Movespeedcontrolleverintoneutral.

Note:Rotatetheby-passvalvesamaximumof2 turnssothevalvedoesnotcomeoutofthebody causinguidtorunout.

Important:Donotstartoroperatethe machinewiththeby-passvalvesopen.Damage tosystemmayoccur.

3.Stoptheengine;refertoStoppingtheEngine.

4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Settheparkingbrake.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileit isunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Theby-passvalvesallowthemachinetobepushedby handwithouttheenginerunning.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand. Nevertowthemachinebecausehydraulicdamage mayoccur.

ToPushtheMachine

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutrallockedpositionandsetthe parkingbrake.

2.Opentheby-passvalvesbyturningthemcounter clockwise1to2.Thisallowshydraulicuid toby-passthepumpsandthewheelstoturn (Figure15).

3.Releasetheparkingbrake.

4.Pushthemachinetothedesiredlocation.

5.Settheparkingbrake.

6.Closetheby-passvalves,butdonotovertighten them.

Figure15

1.Hydraulicpump2.By-passvalve

TransportingMachines

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw . Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily, petsorbystandersavoidinjury.

Totransportthemachine:

•Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.

•Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruck withstraps,chains,cable,orropes.

•Secureatrailertotowingvehiclewithsafetychains.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Thismachinehasa1to4-1/4inch(26to108mm) rangeforheight-of-cut.Thiscanbeachievedby adjustingbladespacers,rearaxleheightandfrontcaster spacers.UsetheHeight-of-Cutcharttoselectthe combinationofadjustmentsrequired

AdjustingtheBladeHeight

AdjusttheBladesbyusingthe4spacers(1/4inch) spacersonthebladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora 1-inch(25mm)adjustmentrangeofcuttingheight, in1/4inch(6mm)increments,inanyaxleposition. Usethesamenumberofbladespacersonallbladesto achievealevelcut(2aboveand2below ,1aboveand3 below,etc.).

1.DisengagethePTOandpullthethrottletothe slowposition.

2.Turntheignitionswitchtooff.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Settheparkingbrake.

4.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut.Slidethe boltdownthroughthespindle,andchangethe spacersasneeded(

Figure16).

3.Placeajackundertheengineframe.Raisetheback endoftheengineframeupenoughtoremovethe drivewheels.

4.Removethedrivewheels.

5.Loosen,butdonotremove,the2topaxlebolts

Figure17).

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6.Removethe2loweraxlebolts(Figure17).

Figure16

1.Blade

2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher

3.Curvedwasher

4.Spacer

6.Nut

5.Installthebolt,curvedwasher,blade,addextra spacers,andsecurethemwithathinwasheranda nut(Figure16).

6.Torquethebladeboltto75-80ft.-lb.(101-108N-m).

Figure17

1.Topaxlebolt2.Loweraxlebolt

7.Raiseorlowerthemountingbracket,sothatyou caninstallthe2axleadjustmentboltsinthedesired holelocation(Figure17).Ataperedpunchcanbe usedtohelpaligntheholes.

8.Tightenall4bolts.

9.Installdrivewheelsandlowerthemower.

AdjustingtheCasterPosition

1.UsingtheHeight-of-CutChart,adjustthecaster spacerstomatchwiththeaxleholeselected

Figure18).

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AdjustingtheAxleHeight

Adjusttheaxlepositiontotheselectedheight-of-cut setting.

1.DisengagethePTOandpullthethrottletothestop position.

2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingpositionandthensettheparkingbrake.

Figure18

1.Latchpin

2.Spacer,3/16inch(5mm)

3.Spacer,1/2inch(13mm)

2.Removethelatchpin,slidethecasterfromthe support,andchangethespacers(

Figure18).

3.Installthecasterinthesupportandinsertthelatch pin(Figure18).

3.Removethelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch) andangenutssecuringhandletorearframe (Figure20).

4.Pivothandletodesiredoperatingpositionand installlowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)andange nutsintomountingholes.Tightenallangebolts.

AdjustingtheHandleHeight

Thehandlepositioncanbeadjustedtomatchthe operator’sheightpreference.

1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandclevispinsfrom thedriveleversandneutrallocks(

Figure19

1.Controlrod5.Lefthandleshown

2.Clevispin

3.Drivelever7.Hairpincotterpin

4.OperatorPresence Controllever(OPC)

6.Neutrallock

Figure19).

Figure20

1.Controlrodtting

2.Lowermountingholes7.Lowerposition

3.Rearframe

4.Lowerangebolt(3/8x1 inch)

5.Upperangebolt(3/8x 1-1/4inches)

6.Highposition

8.Uppermountinghole

9.Handle

10.Flangenut(3/8inch)

5.Adjustthecontrolrodlengthbyrotatingthecontrol rodintherodtting(Figure19andFigure20).

6.Installhairpincotterbetweendriveleversand neutrallocksandintoclevispins(Figure19).

Note:Makesuretheclevispinsareinsertedinto theneutrallocks.

7.Performthehydrauliclinkageadjustmentswhenthe handleheightischanged;referHydraulicLinkage Adjustments.

2.Loosentheupperangebolts(3/8x1-1/4inch) andangenutsecuringhandletorearframe (Figure20).

HeightofCutChart

Numberofspacers

1/2inch

AxlePosition

A00

A01

A10

B01

B10

B11

B20

D21

D30

D31

D40

E31

E40

E41

(13mm)

belowcaster

3/16inch

(5mm)

Numberof1/4inch(6mm)bladespacersbelowspindle

43210

1inch(26

mm)

1–1/8inch

(29mm)

1–3/8inch

(35mm)

1–3/8inch

(35mm)

1–5/8inch

(41mm)

1–3/4inch

(45mm)

2inch(51

mm)

1–7/8inch

(48mm)

2–1/8inch

(54mm)

2–1/4inch

(57mm)

2–1/2inch

(64mm)

2–3/8inch

(60mm)

2–1/2inch

(64mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

3inch(76

mm)

2–7/8inch

(73mm)

3–1/8inch

(79mm)

3–1/4inch

(83mm)

1–1/4inch

(32mm)

1–3/8inch

(35mm)

1–5/8inch

(41mm)

1–5/8inch

(41mm)

1–7/8inch

(48mm)

2inch(51

2–1/4inch

(57mm)

2–1/8inch

(54mm)

2–3/8inch

(60mm)

2–1/2inch

(64mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

2–5/8inch

(67mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

3inch(76

3–1/4inch

(83mm)

3–1/8inch

(79mm)

3–3/8inch

(86mm)

3–1/2inch

(89mm)

1–1/2inch

(38mm)

1–5/8inch

(41mm)

1–7/8inch

(48mm)

1–7/8inch

(48mm)

2–1/8inch

(54mm)

mm)

2–1/4inch

(57mm)

2–1/2inch

(64mm)

2–3/8inch

(60mm)

2–5/8inch

(67mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

3inch(76

mm)

2–7/8inch

(73mm)

3inch(76

mm)

3–1/4inch

(83mm)

3–1/2inch

(89mm)

3–3/8inch

(86mm)

3–5/8inch

(92mm)

3–3/4inch

(95mm)

1–3/4inch

(45mm)

1–7/8inch

(48mm)

2–1/8inch

(54mm)

2–1/8inch

(54mm)

2–3/8inch

(60mm)

2–1/2inch

(64mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

2–5/8inch

(67mm)

2–7/8inch

(73mm)

3inch(76

mm)

3–1/4inch

(83mm)

3–1/8inch

(79mm)

3–1/4inch

(83mm)

3–1/2inch

(89mm)

3–3/4inch

(95mm)

3–5/8inch

(92mm)

3–7/8inch

(98mm)

4inch(102

mm)

2inch(51

mm)

2–1/8inch

(54mm)

2–3/8inch

(60mm)

2–3/8inch

(60mm)

2–5/8inch

(67mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

3inch(76

mm)

2–7/8inch

(73mm)

3–1/8inch

(79mm)

3–1/4inch

(83mm)

3–1/2inch

(89mm)

3–3/8inch

(86mm)

3–1/2inch

(89mm)

3–3/4inch

(95mm)

4inch(102

mm)

3–7/8inch

(98mm)

4–1/8inch

(105mm)

4–1/4inch

(108mm)

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst25hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthemowerbelttension.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Replacethehydraulicoillter.

•Checkthemowerbelttension.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Greasethecasterwheelsandcasterpivot.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Cleanfoamaircleanerelement.

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Greasethemowerbeltidler.

•Greasethepumpdriveidlerpivot.

•Greasethepumpcontrol.

•Checkthepaperaircleanerelement.

•Checkthetyrepressure.

•Checkthebelts.

•Checkthemowerbelttension.

•Greasethebladeengagementbellcrank.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthesparkplugs.

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Checkhydrauliclinesandhoses.

•Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.

Every200hours

Every400hours

Beforestorage

•Replacetheengineoillter

•Replacethefuellter.

•Replacethehydraulicoillter.

•LubricatethecamlockwithNever-Seez®.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug(s)beforeyoudo anymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

Lubrication

UseFigure21forlocatingthegreasepointsonthe machine.

GreasewithNo.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor molybdenumbasegrease.

HowtoGrease

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesureto scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutof thebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

LubricatingtheCasterand WheelBearings

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Lubricatethefrontwheelbearingsandfrontspindles

Figure21).

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GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Greasethettingonthemowerbeltidlerarmpivot

Figure21).

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Note:Removethemowerdeckcovertoaccessthe greasettingforthemowerbeltidlerarm.

GreasingthePumpControl andBellCrank

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethepump

driveidlerpivot.

Figure21

1.Pumpdriveidlerarm4.Mowerbeltidlerarm

2.Pumpcontrolarm

3.Bellcrank

5.Casterwheelbearing

6.Casterpivot

Every50hours—Greasethepump control.

Every100hours—Greasetheblade engagementbellcrank.

Every400hours—Lubricatethecam lockwithNever-Seez

Greasethettingonthepumpdriveidlerpivotandthe pumpcontrol.

Greasethebladeengagement(PTO)bellcrank (Figure21).

LubricatecamlockwithNever-Seez lubricant.

Note:Removetheguardsttedunderthemachineto accessthegreasettingonthepumpdriveidlerpivot.

orequivalent

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval/Specication

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewoperatinghours)iftheoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy.

Important:Donotoilthefoamorpaperelement.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirt fromgettingintotheengineandcausingdamage

Figure22).

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4.Unscrewthecoverknobandremovetheaircleaner cover(Figure22).

5.Removethe2wingnutsandremovetheaircleaner assembly(Figure22).

Figure22

1.Engine4.Foamelement

2.Cover

3.Wingnut

5.Paperelement

6.Coverknob

6.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaper element(

Figure22).

CleaningtheFoamAirCleanerElement

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarm water.Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitis tornorworn.

ServicingthePaperAirCleaner Element

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Every200hours

1.Donotcleanthepaperlter,replaceit(Figure22).

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,ordamage totherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand paperaircleanerassemblyinstalled.

1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaperair cleanerelement(Figure22).

2.Placetheaircleanerassemblyontotheaircleaner baseandsecureitwiththe2wingnuts(

Figure22).

3.Placetheaircleanercoverintopositionandtighten thecoverknob(Figure22).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval/Specication

Note:Changetheoilmorefrequentlywhenthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,orSJ)

CrankcaseCapacity:58ounces(1.7liter)withthelter removed;51ounces(1.5liter)withoutthelterremoved

Viscosity:Refertothetable(Figure23).

Figure24

1.Oildipstick

2.Fillertube

5.Unscrewtheoildipstickandwipetheendclean (Figure24).

6.Slidetheoildipstickfullyintothellertube,butdo notthreadontotube(Figure24).

7.Pullthedipstickoutandlookattheend.Iftheoil levelislow ,slowlypouronlyenoughoilintotheller tubetoraisetheleveltotheFullmark.

Figure23

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith oilandruntheengine;enginedamagecan result.

ChangingtheOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours

1.Starttheengineandletitrunveminutes.This warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

3.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

5.Slidethedrainhoseovertheoildrainvalve.

6.Placeapanbelowthedrainhose.Rotateoildrain valvetoallowoiltodrain(

Figure25).

4.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick(Figure24)sothatdirt cannotfallintothellerholeanddamagetheengine.

7.Whenoilhasdrainedcompletely,closethedrain valve.

8.Removethedrainhose(Figure25).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

3.Applyathincoatofnewoiltotherubbergasketon

thereplacementlter(Figure26).

4.Installthereplacementoilltertothelteradapter, turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelteran additional3/4turn(

Figure26).

5.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil; refertoServicingtheEngineOil.

6.Runtheengineforabout3minutes,stoptheengine, andcheckforoilleaksaroundtheoillteranddrain valve.

7.Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifneeded.

ServicingtheSparkPlugs

Figure25

1.Oildrainvalve2.Oildrainhose

9.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertube(Figure24).

10.Checktheoillevel;refertoCheckingtheEngineOil Level.

11.SlowlyaddtheadditionaloiltobringittotheFull mark.

ChangingtheOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hoursoreveryotheroil

change.

Note:Changetheoilltermorefrequentlywhenthe operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

2.Removetheoldlter(

Figure26).

ServiceInterval/Specication

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstallingthe sparkplugsandagappingtool/feelergaugetocheckand adjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplugsifnecessary .

Type:Champion®RCJ8YorequivalentAirGap:

0.030inch(0.75mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlugs

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Disconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugs

Figure27).

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1.Oillter

Figure26

Figure27

2.Adapter

1.Spark-plugwire/sparkplug

4.Cleanaroundthesparkplugstopreventdirtfrom fallingintotheengineandpotentiallycausing damage.

5.Removethesparkplugsandthemetalwashers.

CheckingtheSparkPlugs

FuelSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheFuelTank

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplugs(Figure28). Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly .Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.

2.Ifneeded,cleanthesparkplugwithawirebrushto removecarbondeposits.

Figure28

1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

Important:Alwaysreplacethesparkplugs whenithasablackcoating,wornelectrodes, anoilylm,orcracks.

3.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes

Figure28).Bendthesideelectrode(Figure28)if

( thegapisnotcorrect.

DANGER

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

•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

DrainingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,toassurefuel tankdrainscompletely.Thendisengagethepower takeoff(PTO),settheparkingbrake,andturnthe ignitionkeytooff.Removethekey.

2.Closethefuelshut-offvalveatthefueltank

Figure29).

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3.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclamptogether andslideitupthefuellineawayfromfuellter (Figure29).

4.Pullthefuellineoffthefuellter(Figure29).Open thefuelshut-offvalveandallowthegasolinetodrain intoagascanordrainpan.

Note:Nowisthebesttimetoinstallanewfuellter becausethefueltankisempty.RefertoReplacing theFuelFilter.

InstallingtheSparkPlugs

1.Installthesparkplugsandthemetalwasher.Ensure thattheairgapissetcorrectly .

2.Tightenthesparkplugsto16ft-lb(22N-m).

3.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs(Figure28).

5.Installthefuellineontothefuellter.Slidethehose clampclosetothevalvetosecurethefuelline.

Figure29

1.Fuelshut-offvalve2.Fuellter

ServicingtheFuelFilter

Figure30

1.Hoseclamp3.Filter

2.Fuelline

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

Note:Notehowthefuellterisinstalledinorderto installthenewltercorrectly.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Closefuelshut-offvalveatthefueltank(

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(Figure30).

Figure29).

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampsclose tothelter.

7.Openfuelshut-offvalveatfueltank(

Figure29).

8.Checkforfuelleaksandrepairifneeded.

9.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

DriveSystem Maintenance

Performthefollowinglinkageadjustmentswhenthe machineneedsmaintenance.PerformstepsAdjustthe SpeedControlLinkagethroughAdjustingtheTracking. Ifanyadjustmentisneeded,dothemintheorderthat theyarelisted.

AdjustingtheSpeedControl Linkage

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Movethespeedcontrollever(locatedonthe console)tothefullforwardposition.

4.Checktheorientationofthetabsontheendsofthe speedcontrolcrank.Thesetabsshouldbepointing straightdownatthe6o’clockpositionapproximately

Figure31).

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7.Checktomakesurethesafetyswitchisdepressed andthereisa5/16inch(8mm)spacebetweenthe actuatingtabandtheswitch.(Figure32).

8.Ifneeded,adjustswitchlocationtocreatethe 5/16inch(8mm)space(Figure32).

5.Adjustthethreadedyokeatthebottomofthespeed controllinkageuntilthetabsareatthe6o’clock position(

1.Speedcontrolrod

2.Yoke5.Jamnut

3.Speedcontrolcrank

6.Pullthespeedcontrolleverbacktoneutral.

Figure31).

Figure31

4.Tabs,6o’clockposition

Figure32

1.Safetyswitch

2.5/16inch(8mm)space

3.Actuatingtab

AdjustingtheNeutralControl Linkages

WARNING

Enginemustberunningsocontrollinkage adjustmentscanbeperformed.Contactwith movingpartsorhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawayfromrotatingparts,muferandother hotsurfaces.

WARNING

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailtosupport machineandcauseaseriousinjury .

•Usejackstandswhensupportingmachine.

•Donotusehydraulicjacks.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstandsto raisethedrivewheelsofftheground.

4.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

5.Starttheengineandmovethethrottleaheadtothe fullthrottleposition.

6.Placetheneutrallocksinthefullforwardposition andmovethespeedcontrollevertothemedium speedposition.

7.HoldOPCleversdown.

Note:TheOPCleversmustbehelddown wheneverthespeedcontrolleverisoutoftheneutral positionortheenginewillkill.

WARNING

Electricalsystemwillnotperformpropersafety shutoffwithOperatorPresenceControl(OPC) levershelddowninplace.

•MakesureOperatorPresenceControl(OPC) leversareworkingwhenadjustmentis completed.

•NeveroperatethisunitwithOperator PresenceControl(OPC)levershelddownin place.

14.Afteradjustmentsaremade,tightenthenutsagainst theyokes.

15.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositeside.

Figure33

1.Neutralcontrollinkage3.Adjustingbolt

2.Yoke4.Nut

AdjustingtheHydroControl Linkages

8.Squeezeonedriveleveruntilanincreasedresistance isfelt.Thisiswhereneutralshouldbe.

Note:Makesureyouhavenotreachedtheendof theneutrallockslot.Ifyouhave,shortenthecontrol leverlinkage.RefertoAdjustingtheControlRod.

9.Ifthewheelturnswhileholdingthedrivelever inneutral,theneutralcontrollinkagesneedtobe adjusted(

12.

10.Loosenthenutagainsttheneutralcontrollinkage yoke(

11.Adjusttheneutralcontrollinkageuntilthe respectivedrivewheelstopswhilethedriveleveris pulledagainsttheneutralspring(neutralposition) (

Figure33).

12.Turntheadjustingboltapproximately1/4turn clockwiseifthewheelisturninginreverseorturn theboltapproximately1/4turncounter-clockwiseif thewheelisturningforward(Figure33).

13.Releasethedrivelevertotheforwarddriveposition andsqueezebackintotheneutralposition.Check toseeifthewheelstops.Ifnot,repeattheabove adjustmentprocedure.

Figure33).Ifwheelstopsthengotostep

Figure33).

WARNING

Enginemustberunningsocontrollinkage adjustmentscanbeperformed.Contactwith movingpartsorhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawayfromrotatingparts,muferandother hotsurfaces.

WARNING

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailtosupport machineandcauseaseriousinjury .

•Usejackstandswhensupportingmachine.

•Donotusehydraulicjacks.

AdjustingtheLeftSideLinkage

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstandshigh enoughtoraisethedrivewheelsoffoftheground.

4.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

5.Starttheengineandmovethethrottleaheadtothe fullthrottleposition.

6.Placetheleftdriveleverinthefullforwardposition.

12.Afteradjustingthelefthydrocontrollinkage,move thespeedcontrolleverforwardandthenbacktothe neutralposition.

13.HoldtheOPCleversdown.

7.Placethespeedcontrolleverintheneutralposition.

WARNING

Electricalsystemwillnotperformpropersafety shutoffwithOperatorPresenceControl(OPC) leversheldinplace.

•MakesureOperatorPresenceControl(OPC) leversareworkingwhenadjustmentis completed.

•NeveroperatethisunitwithOperator PresenceControl(OPC)leversheldinplace.

8.Loosenthefrontadjustingnutonlefthydrocontrol linkageasshowninFigure35.

9.Turntheleftrearadjustingnutcounter-clockwise untilwheelrotatesforward(

10.Turntherearadjustingnutclockwise1/4ofaturnat atime.Thenmovethespeedcontrolleverforward andbacktoneutral.Repeatthisuntilleftwheelstops rotatingforward(

Figure35).

11.Turntherearnutanadditional1/2turnandtighten thefrontadjustingnut.

Figure35).

Note:TheOPCleversmustbehelddown wheneverthespeedcontrolleverisoutoftheneutral positionortheenginewillkill.

14.Makesurethespeedcontrolleverisintheneutral positionandthetyredoesnotrotate.

15.Repeattheadjustmentifneeded.

Note:Makesureatpartoflinkageisperpendicular topinpartofswivel(

1.Hydrauliccontrollinkage

2.Swivelwithpin4.Correctpositionfor

Figure34).

Figure34

3.Incorrectpositionfor hydrauliccontrollinkage

Hydrauliccontrollinkage, 90degrees

Figure35

1.Hydrocontrollinkage3.Rearadjustingnut

2.Frontadjustingnut

4.Controlarm

Note:Ifinconsistentneutraloccurs,checktobe surebothspringsareproperlytightenedonthespeed controlleverundertheconsole,especiallytherear pivotspring.Repeataboveadjustmentsifnecessary

Figure36).

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Figure36

1.Speedcontrollever

2.Rearpivotspring

3.spring

AdjustingtheRightSideLinkage

1.Placethespeedcontrolleverintheneutralposition.

2.Placetherightdriveleverinthefullforwardposition.

3.Adjusttherightsidelinkagebyturningthequick trackknobcounterclockwiseuntilthetyrebeginsto rotateforward(Figure37).

4.Turntheknobclockwise1/4ofaturnatatime. Thenmovethespeedcontrolforwardandbackto neutral.Repeatthisuntilrightwheelstopsrotating forward(

5.HoldtheOPCleversdown.

Note:TheOPCleversmustbehelddown wheneverthespeedcontrolleverisoutoftheneutral positionortheenginewillkill.

6.Thespringthatkeepstensionontheknobshould normallynotneedadjustment.Howeverifan adjustmentisneeded,adjustthelengthofspringto 1inch(26mm)betweenthewashers(

7.Adjustspringlengthbyturningnutatfrontofspring

Figure37).

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Figure37).

Note:TheOPCleversmustbehelddown wheneverthespeedcontrolleverisoutoftheneutral positionortheenginewillkill.

2.Movetherespectivedriveleverupwarduntilit reachestheneutralpositionandengageneutrallocks.

3.Ifthetyrerotatesineitherdirection,thelengthof thecontrolrodwillneedtobeadjusted.

AdjustingtheControlRod

1.Adjusttherodlengthbyreleasingthedrivelever andremovingthehairpincotterpinandclevispin. Rotatetherodintherodtting(

2.Lengthenthecontrolrodifthetyreisturningin reverseandshortentherodifthetyreisturning forward.

3.Rotatetherodseveralturnsifthetyreisrotatingfast. Then,adjusttherodin1/2turnincrements.

4.Placetheclevispinintothedrivelever(

Figure38).

Figure37

1.Hydrocontrollinkage

2.Spring4.1inch(26mm)

3.Quicktrackknob

AdjustingtheControlRod

CheckingtheControlRod

1.Withrearofmachinestillonjackstandsandengine runningatfullthrottle,movethespeedcontrollever tothemediumspeedposition.

Figure38

1.Controlrod5.Lefthandleshown

2.Clevispin

3.Drivelever7.Hairpincotterpin

4.OperatorPresence Controllever(OPC)

6.Neutrallock

5.Releaseandengageneutrallockcheckingthatthe tyredoesnotrotate(Figure39).Continuethis processuntilthetyredoesnotrotate.

6.Installthehairpincotterpinbetweenthedrive leversandtheneutrallocksandintotheclevispins (

Figure38).

7.Repeatthisadjustmentfortheoppositeside.

Figure39

1.Handle5.Neutralposition

2.Neutrallock6.Drivelever

3.Handle

4.Neutrallockslot

7.Fullspeedforward

8.Controlrod

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Removemachinefromanyjackstands.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Foraheavierdrivesetting,relocatethespringanchor linkstoeitherthemediumorheavydutypositions

Figure41).Thespringanchorlinksareattachedto

( theupperrearcornerofthehydrodriveshieldson theleftandrightsidesofthemachine.

Note:Inthemediumorheavydutypositions,the driveleverforcesattheupperhandlewillalsobe increased

2.Checkthereartyrepressure.RefertoCheckingthe tyrePressure.

3.Runtheunitandobservethetrackingonalevel, smooth,hardsurfacesuchasconcreteorasphalt.

4.Iftheunittrackstoonesideortheother,turnthe quicktrackknob.Turntheknobrighttosteerright andturntheknoblefttosteerleft(

Figure40

1.Quicktrackknob

Figure40).

Figure41

1.Springanchor

2.Standardsetting

3.Mediumsetting

4.Heavydutysetting

CheckingtheTyrePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartyresasspecied. Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure42).

RearTyrePressure:15psi(1bar)

AdjustingtheSpringAnchor Links

Formediumorheavydutydriveconditions,suchas operatingwithasulkyonsteepslopes,ahigherspring forcemayberequiredonthehydropumpcontrolarms topreventthedrivesystemfromstalling.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

Figure42

CoolingSystem

BrakeMaintenance

Maintenance

CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseremoveanybuild-upofgrass,dirt orotherdebrisfromthecylinderandcylinderhead coolingns,airintakescreenonywheelend,and carburetor-governorleversandlinkage.Thiswillhelp insureadequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedand willreducethepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanical damagetotheengine.

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfan housing(

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfanhousing (Figure43).

Figure43).

ServicingtheBrake

Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrakeforproper operation.

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachine orleaveitunattended.Iftheparkingbrakedoesnot holdsecurely,adjustit.

CheckingtheParkingBrake

1.Movethemachineontoalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andstopthe engine.

3.Settheparkingbrake.

Note:Settingtheparkingbrakeshouldtakea reasonableamountofforce.Ifitengagestoohard ortooeasily,anadjustmentisrequired.Referto AdjustingtheParkingBrake.

AdjustingtheParkingBrake

Theparkingbrakeleverisontherightsideofthe machine.Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely, adjustit.

1.Checktheparkingbrakebeforeyouadjustit;referto CheckingtheParkingBrake.

2.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrake.

3.Removethespringhairpinfromthelowerbrake link(Figure44).

Figure43

1.Airintakescreen4.Bolt

2.Fanhousing5.Nut

3.Recoilstarter

Figure44

1.Brakelinkageyoke4.Lowerbrakelink

2.Lowerbrakelever

3.Springclevispin

4.Rotatethelowerbrakelinkyokeclockwiseintothe yoketotightentheparkingbrake;rotatethebrake

5.1/4inch(6mm)

6.Hairpin

linkyokecounterclockwiseoutoftheyokeoutto loosentheparkingbrake(Figure44).

BeltMaintenance

Note:Thereshouldbeapproximately1/4inch clearancebetweenthetyreandtheatbarwhenthe parkingbrakeinthereleasedposition(

5.Securethelowerlinktothelowerbrakeleverwith thehairpincotterandtheclevispin(Figure44).

6.Checkthebrakeoperationagain;refertoChecking theParkingBrake.

Figure44).

CheckingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating, bladesslippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges, burnmarksandcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt. Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsare evident.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandsetthe parkingbrakes.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheknobsandthebeltcoveronthemower.

4.Removetheidlerpulleyandthewornbelt(

5.Installthenewmowerbelt.

Figure45).

6.Installtheidlerpulley.

7.Engagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandcheck thebelttension.RefertoAdjustingtheMowerBelt Tension.

Note:Thepropermowerbelttensionis10-15lbf. (44-67N)withthebeltdeected1/2inch(13mm) halfwaybetweenthepulleys(

Figure45).

Figure45

1.Idlerpulley

2.Mowerbeltwith1/2inch (13mm)deection

AdjustingtheMowerBelt Tension

AdjustingtheTension

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst25hours

Every50hours

Important:Thebrakeneedstobeadjustedwhen thebelttensionorthebrakelinkageisadjusted.

Important:Thebeltmustbetightenoughtonot slipduringheavyloadswhilecuttinggrass.Over tensioningthebeltwillreducethespindlebearing life,thebeltlifeandtheidlerpulleylife.

Thebeltmustbetightenoughsoitdoesnotslipduring heavyloadswhilecuttinggrassandover-tensioningwill reducebeltandspindlebearinglife.

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandsetthe parkingbrakes.

5.Engagethebladecontrollever(PTO)andcheckthe belttension.

6.Ifthereisnoadjustmentleftintheturnbuckleand thebeltisstillloose,therearidlerpulleyneedstobe positionedtothemiddleorfronthole(

Figure47).

Usetheholethatwillgivethecorrectadjustment.

7.Whentheidlerpulleyismovedthebeltguidemust bemoved.Movethebeltguidetothefrontposition

Figure47).

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2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Loosenthelocknutontheturnbuckle(

Figure46).

4.Rotatetheturnbuckletowardtherearofthe mowertoincreasethetensiononthebelt.Rotate theturnbuckletowardthefrontofthemowerto decreasethetensiononthebelt(

Figure46).

Note:Theeyeboltthreadsonbothendsofthe turnbuckleshouldbeengagedaminimumof 5/16inch(8mm).

Figure47

1.Rearidlerpulley4.Beltguideinbackposition

2.Middlehole

3.Fronthole

5.Frontidlerpulley(48inch mowerdeckonly)

8.Checkthebeltguideundertheengineframefor properadjustment(Figure48).

Note:Thedistancebetweenthebeltguideand themowerbeltshouldbe3/4inch(19mm)when youengagethemowerbelt(Figure48).Adjustthe mowerbeltguideasnecessary.Thedisengagedbelt shouldnotdragorfalloffthepulleywhentheguides areproperlyadjusted.

Figure46

1.Locknut4.Assistarm

2.Turnbuckle

3.Frontstop

5.1/2inch(13mm)deection here

Figure48

1.Beltguide

9.Checkthebladebrakeadjustment;refertoAdjusting theBladeBrake.

AdjustingthePTOEngagement Linkage

Figure49

1.Bellcrank4.Yoke

2.Safetyswitchlocated underenginedeck

3.Bellcrankjustclearsthe gussetwiththePTO engageded

5.Nut

6.Assistarmlink

ThePTOengagementlinkageadjustmentislocated beneaththefrontlefthandcorneroftheenginedeck.

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandsetthe parkingbrakes.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Engagethebladecontrollever(PTO).

4.Adjustthelinkagelengthtowherethelowerend ofthebellcrankjustclearstheaxlesupportgusset

Figure49).

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5.Makesuretheassistarmisagainsttherearassistarm stoponthedeck(Figure50).

6.Pushthebladecontrollever(PTO)downtothe disengagedposition.

7.Theassistarmshouldcontactthefrontassistarm stoponthedeck.Ifitdoesnotcontact,adjustthe bellcranksoitisclosertothegusset(

Figure50).

Figure50

1.Assistarm5.Assistarmlink

2.Frontassistarmstop6.Yoke

3.Rearassistarmstop7.Hairpincotterpin

4.Turnbuckle

8.Toadjusttheassistarmlink,removethehairpin cotterpinfromtheassistarm(Figure50).

9.Loosenthenutagainsttheyoke(Figure49).

10.Removetheassistarmlinkfromtheassistarmand rotatethelinktoadjustthelength.

11.Installtheassistarmlinkintotheassistarmand secureitwiththehairpincotterpin(

Figure50).

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

12.Checkiftheassistarmhitsagainstthestops correctly.

AdjustingthePTOSafetySwitch

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandsetthe parkingbrakes.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Disengagethebladecontrollever(PTO).Makesure theassistarmisagainstthefrontassiststoparm.

4.Ifneeded,adjustthebladesafetyswitchbyloosening theboltsholdingtheswitchbracket(

5.Movethemountingbracketuntilthebellcrank depressestheplungerbya1/4inch(6mm).

Note:Makesurethebellcrankdoesnottouchthe switchbodyordamagetotheswitchcouldoccur (Figure51). Tightentheswitchmountingbracket.

Figure51).

ServicingtheHydraulic System

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every25hours

FluidType:Mobil115W -50syntheticmotoroilor equivalentsyntheticoil.

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent.Other uidscouldcausesystemdamage.

HydraulicSystemOilCapacity:77oz.(2.3l)

Note:Therearetwowaysofcheckingthehydraulicoil. Oneiswhentheoiliswarmandoneiswhentheoilis cold.Thebafeinsidethetankhastwolevelsdepending iftheoiliswarmorcold.

1.Positionmachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andshutoff theengine.

3.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingpositionandthensettheparkingbrake.

1.Bellcrank

2.Boltsandnuts

Figure51

3.Switchmountingbracket

4.Switchbody

4.Cleanareaaroundcapandllerneckofhydraulic

Figure52).

tank(

Figure52

1.Cap3.Colduidlevel-full

2.Bafe4.Hotuidlevel-full

5.Removecapfromllerneck.Lookinsidetocheckif thereisuidinthereservoir.(Figure52).

6.Ifthereisnouid,adduidtothereservoiruntilit reachesthecoldlevelofthebafe.

7.Runthemachineatlowidlefor15minutestoallow anyairtopurgeoutofthesystemandwarmuid. RefertoStartingandStoppingtheEngine.

8.Rechecktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm.If required,adduidtothereservoiruntilitreaches thehotlevelofthebafe.

Note:Theuidlevelshouldbetothetopofthehot levelofthebafe,whentheuidiswarm(

Figure52).

9.Installcaponllerneck.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury .

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskin itmustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeof injury.Gangrenemayresultifthisisnot done.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic leaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe hydraulicsystem.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesand linesareingoodconditionandallhydraulic connectionsandttingsaretightbefore applyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.

Figure53

1.Hydrauliclter

2.Gasket

3.Adapter

6.Applyathincoathydrouidtotherubbergasket onthereplacementlter.

7.Installreplacementhydrauliclterontothelter adapter.Donottighten.

8.Removeplasticbagfromreservoiropeningand allowltertollwithhydraulicuid.

9.Whenthehydrauliclterisfull,turntheoillter clockwiseuntiltherubbergasketcontactsthelter adapter,thentightenthelteranadditional1/2turn

Figure53).

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10.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

11.Ifthereisnouid,addMobil115W -50synthetic motoroilorequivalentsyntheticoiltoapproximately 1/4inch(6mm)belowthetopofreservoirbafe.

ReplacingtheHydraulicOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every200hours

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Important:Donotsubstituteautomotiveoil lterorseverehydraulicsystemdamagemay result.

3.Removehydraulicreservoircapandtemporarily coveropeningwithaplasticbagandrubberbandto preventallhydrouidfromdrainingout.

4.Locatelterunderenginebaseandplacedrainpan underlter(

5.Removetheoldlterandwipethelteradapter gasketsurfaceclean(Figure53).

Figure53).

Important:Useoilspeciedorequivalent. Otheruidscouldcausesystemdamage.

12.Startengineandletrunforabouttwominutesto purgeairfromthesystem.Stoptheengineand checkforleaks.Ifoneorbothwheelswillnotdrive, refertoBleedingHydraulicSystem.

13.Rechecklevelandadduid,ifrequired.Donot overll.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

Thetractionsystemisselfbleeding,however,itmaybe necessarytobleedthesystemifuidischangedorafter workisperformedonthesystem.

Airmustbepurgedfromthehydraulicsystemwhenany hydrauliccomponents,includingoillter,areremoved oranyofthehydrauliclinesaredisconnected.The criticalareaforpurgingairfromthehydraulicsystemis betweentheoilreservoirandeachchargepumplocated onthetopofeachvariabledisplacementpump.Air inotherpartsofthehydraulicsystemwillbepurged

throughnormaloperationoncethechargepumpis primed.

wheelsrotateslowly,thesystemmayprimeafter additionalrunning.Recheckhydraulicuidlevel.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineupontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsofftheground.

4.Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

5.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontroltothe fullthrottleposition.Movethespeedcontrollever tothemiddlespeedpositionandplacethedrive leversintothedriveposition.

Ifeitherdrivewheeldoesnotrotate,itispossibleto assistthepurgingofthechargepumpbycarefully rotatingthetyreintheforwarddirection.

Note:Itisnecessarytolightlytouchthecharge pumpcapwithyourhandtocheckthepump temperature.Ifthecapistoohottotouch,turnoff engine.Thepumpsmaybedamagedifthepump becomestoohot.Ifeitherdrivewheelstilldoesnot rotatecontinuetonextstep.

9.Allowunittorunseveralminutesafterthecharge pumpsareprimedwithdrivesysteminthefullspeed position.

10.Checkthehydrocontrollinkageadjustment.Refer toAdjustingtheHydroControlLinkages.

CheckingtheHydraulicLines

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Checkthehydrauliclinesandhosesforleaks,loose ttings,kinkedlines,loosemountingsupports,wear, weatherandchemicaldeterioration.Makenecessary repairsbeforeoperating.

Note:Keepareasaroundhydraulicsystemcleanfrom grassanddebrisbuildup.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury .

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskinit mustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafewhours byadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeofinjury. Gangrenemayresultifthisisnotdone.

Figure54

1.Socketheadscrew2.Chargepumpcap

6.Thoroughlycleantheareaaroundeachofthecharge pumphousings.

7.Toprimethechargepump,loosentwohexsocket headcapscrews(

Figure54)1-1/2turnsonly.Make sureengineisnotrunning.Liftchargepumphousing upwardandwaitforasteadyowofoiltoowout fromunderhousing.Retightencapscrews.Dothis forbothpumps.

Note:Hydraulicreservoircanbepressurizedtoup to5psi(0.35bar)tospeedthisprocess.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaks ornozzlesthatejecthighpressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesandlinesare ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto hydraulicsystem.

8.Ifeitherdrivewheelstilldoesnotrotate,stopand repeatsteps4and5ontherespectivepump.If

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,you maywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator’s orbystander’sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward(Figure56).

Figure56

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolPTOandsettheparkingbrake.Turnthe ignitionkeytooff.Removethekeyanddisconnectthe sparkplugwire(s)fromthesparkplug(s).

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure55).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

Figure55

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

Figure57

1.Measurefromcuttingedgetoalevelsurface

2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge, positionA,oftheblades( dimension.

3.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep1.The differencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedinsteps 1and2mustnotexceed1/8inch(3mm).Ifthis dimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),thebladeis bentandmustbereplaced.RefertoRemovingthe BladesandInstallingtheBlades.

Figure57).Notethis

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (

Figure55).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(Figure55),immediatelyinstalla newblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesifyouhitasolidobjectorifthe bladesareoutofbalanceorbent.Toensureoptimum performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof

themachine,usegenuineT ororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmay resultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeboltwithawrench.

2.Removethenut,bladebolt,curvedwasher,blade, spacers,andthinwasherfromthespindle(

Figure58).

Figure59

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure60).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure60).Repeatthis procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure60

1.Blade2.Balancer

Figure58

1.Blade

2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher

3.Curvedwasher

4.Spacer

6.Nut

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade( Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure59).Maintaintheoriginalangle.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebolt,curvedwasher,andblade.Selectthe propernumberofspacer(s)fortheheight-of-cut, andslidetheboltintothespindle(

Figure58).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust pointupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

2.Installtheremainingspacer(s)andsecurethemwith athinwasherandanut(Figure58).

3.Torquethebladeboltto75-80ft-lb(101-108N-m).

AdjustingtheBladeBrake

1.DisengagethePTO ,turntheignitionkeytooff,and removethekey.

2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingpositionandthensettheparkingbrakes.

3.Ifnecessary ,adjustthespringmountingboltssothat thebladebrakepadrubsagainstbothsidesofthe pulleygroove(Figure61).

4.Adjustthenutattheendofthebladebrakeroduntil thereis1/8-3/16inch(3mm-5mm)betweenthe nutandspacer(

Figure61).

5.Engagetheblades.Ensurethebladebrakepadno longercontactsthepulleygroove.

Figure61

1.Springmountingbolts3.1/8-3/16inch(3mm-5mm)

2.Bladebrakepad

Storage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),settheparking brake,andturntheignitionkeytooff.Removethe key.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe engine’scylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith milddetergentandwater.Donotpressurewash themachine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater, especiallyneartheshiftleverplate,andengine.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakein BrakeMaintenance(page34).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir Cleaner.

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingand Lubricationin

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe Enginein.

Lubrication(page22).

7.Checkthetyrepressure;refertoCheckingtheTyre PressureinDriveSystemMaintenance(page29).

8.Forlong-termstorage:

A.Addstabilizer/conditioneradditivetofuelinthe

tank.

B.Runenginetodistributeconditionedfuelthrough

thefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stopengine,allowtocoolanddrainthefuel

tank;refertoServicingtheFuelTankin FuelSystemMaintenance(page27),oroperate engineuntilitstops.

D.Restartengineandrununtilitstops.Repeat,on

Chokeuntilenginewillnotrestart.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.

9.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition; refertoServicingtheSparkPlug.Withthe sparkplug(s)removedfromtheengine,pour twotablespoonsofengineoilintothesparkplug hole.Nowusethestartertocranktheengineand distributetheoilinsidethecylinder.Installthespark plug(s).Donotinstallthesparkplugwiresontothe sparkplug(s).

10.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.

11.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

12.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage area.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchand keepitinamemorableplace.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning.

Enginelosespower.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Fueltankisempty.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Chokeisnoton.

4.Aircleanerisdirty.

5.Sparkplugwireislooseor disconnected.

6.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap isincorrect.

7.Dirtinthefuellter .7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

5.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap isincorrect.

6.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.6.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

7.Dirtinthefuellter .7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Fillfueltankwithgasoline.

3.Applythechoke.

4.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

5.Installwireonsparkplug.

6.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Engineoverheats.

Machinedoesnotdrive.

Abnormalvibration.

Unevencuttingheight.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

1.Speedcontrolleverisinneutral.1.Movethespeedcontrolleveroutofthe

2.Tractionbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Tractionbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley,or bladepulley .

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

1.Blade(s)notsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

3.Mowerisnotlevel.

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tyrepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetyrepressure.

6.Bladespindlebent.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

neutralposition.

2.Changethebelt.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerfromside-to-sideand front-to-rear.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Bladesdonotrotate.

1.Mowerdeckbeltiswornorloose.

2.Mowerdeckbeltisbroken.2.Installnewdeckbelt.

3.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.3.Inspectthebeltandreplaceifdamaged.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

1.Checkthebelttension.

Checkthepulleysandidlersandadjust thebelttension.

Schematics

ElectricalSchematic(Rev.-)

HydraulicSchematic(Rev.-)

Notes:

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ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToro toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourT oroCommercial product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators (refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser. *Productequippedwithanhourmeter.

Companyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuant

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

YouareresponsiblefornotifyingtheCommercialProductsDistributoror AuthorizedCommercialProductsDealerfromwhomyoupurchasedthe Productassoonasyoubelieveawarrantableconditionexists.Ifyouneed helplocatingaCommercialProductsDistributororAuthorizedDealer ,or ifyouhavequestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsorresponsibilities, youmaycontactusat:

CommercialProductsServiceDepartment ToroWarrantyCompany

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OwnerResponsibilities

AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenance andadjustmentsstatedinyourOperator’sManual.Failuretoperform requiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowinga warrantyclaim.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-T ororeplacement

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

•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended

maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.

•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinan

abusive,negligentorrecklessmanner.

•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobe

defective.Examplesofpartswhichareconsumed,orusedup,during normalProductoperationinclude,butarenotlimitedto,brakes padsandlinings,clutchlinings,blades,reels,bedknives,tines, sparkplugs,castorwheels,tires,lters,belts,andcertainsprayer componentssuchasdiaphragms,nozzles,andcheckvalves,etc.

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Itemsconsideredtobeoutside

inuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storagepractices, contamination,useofunapprovedcoolants,lubricants,additives, fertilizers,water,orchemicals,etc.

•Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear,anddeterioration.

•Normal“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damageto

seatsduetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratched decalsorwindows,etc.

Parts

Partsscheduledforreplacementasrequiredmaintenancearewarranted fortheperiodoftimeuptothescheduledreplacementtimeforthatpart. Partsreplacedunderthiswarrantyarecoveredforthedurationofthe originalproductwarrantyandbecomethepropertyofToro.T orowill makethenaldecisionwhethertorepairanyexistingpartorassemblyor replaceit.T oromayuseremanufacturedpartsforwarrantyrepairs.

NoteRegardingDeepCycleBatteryWarranty:

Deepcyclebatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberofkilowatt-hoursthey candeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating,recharging,andmaintenance techniquescanextendorreducetotalbatterylife.Asthebatteriesinthis productareconsumed,theamountofusefulworkbetweencharging intervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthebatteryiscompletelywornout. Replacementofwornoutbatteries,duetonormalconsumption,isthe responsibilityoftheproductowner.Batteryreplacementmayberequired duringthenormalproductwarrantyperiodatowner’sexpense.

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Enginetune-up,lubricationcleaningandpolishing,replacementof ItemsandConditionsNotCoveredlters,coolant,andcompleting RecommendedMaintenancearesomeofthenormalservicesT oro productsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.

GeneralConditions

RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy underthiswarranty .

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty .ExceptfortheEmissionswarranty referencedbelow,ifapplicable,thereisnootherexpresswarranty.

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Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

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