Toro 30074, 30078, 39074, 39078 Operator's Manual

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CommercialWalk-BehindMower

FloatingDeck,T-Bar,GearDrivewith36inor 48inTURBOFORCE

ModelNo.30074—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.30078—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.39074—SerialNo.315000001andUp

CuttingUnit

ModelNo.39078—SerialNo.315000001andUp

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

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

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Theenclosed

Engine Owner's Man ual

issuppliedfor informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsorresidential homeowners.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .T oro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.

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Contents

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

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

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

SlopeIndicator.......................................................6

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

ProductOverview.........................................................10

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

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

Attachments/Accessories........................................12

Operation....................................................................12

AddingFuel...........................................................12

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................13

PuttingSafetyFirst.................................................13

UsingtheParkingBrake..........................................13

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

OperatingtheMowerPowerTakeOff

(PTO)...............................................................14

TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................15

DrivingForwardorBackward..................................15

UsingtheLowerControlBar...................................16

StoppingtheMachine.............................................17

TransportingMachines............................................17

SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................18

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

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers...............................18

AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................19

AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................20

PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................20

UsingtheMid-SizeWeight.......................................21

Maintenance.................................................................23

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................23

Lubrication...............................................................24

GreasingtheMachine.............................................24

LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................24

GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers.........................24

GreasingthePTO-Drive-BeltIdlerand

Mower-Deck-BeltIdler........................................24

EngineMaintenance..................................................25

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................25

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................26

ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................28

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................29

DrainingtheFuelTank...........................................29

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................29

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................30

ServicingtheFuse..................................................30

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................30

AdjustingtheControlBar........................................30

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................31

ReplacingtheCaster-Wheel-ForkBushings................31

ServicingtheCasterWheelandBearings....................32

AdjustingtheElectricClutch....................................32

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................33

CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.................................33

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

ServicingtheBrakes................................................34

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

ReplacingtheTraction-DriveBelt.............................35

ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt...............................35

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

ReplacingthePTO-DriveBelt..................................36

AdjustingthePTO-Drive-Belt-Idler-Spring

Anchor..............................................................37

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................38

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................38

CorrectingtheMowerQualityofCut........................40

FrameSetup..........................................................41

CheckingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear

Pitch.................................................................42

ChangingtheMowerDeckFront-to-Rear

Pitch.................................................................43

CheckingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side

Height...............................................................43

ChangingtheMowerDeckSide-to-Side

Height...............................................................44

MatchingtheHeight-of-Cut.....................................44

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................44

Storage........................................................................46

CleaningandStorage..............................................46

Troubleshooting...........................................................47

Schematics...................................................................49

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Safety

Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother

manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis machine.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING, orDANGER-“personalsafetyinstruction."Failuretocomply withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglishitis theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other peopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety

glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan bethrownbythemachine.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand

hiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis

engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartenginefrom theoperator'sposition.

•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,

especiallywhenbackingup.Walk,don'trun.Never operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause slipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect themachine'sstability .Usecautionwhileoperatingnear drop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguardsnot

securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached, adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly.

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engageparking

brake(ifprovided),shutoffenginebeforeleavingthe operator'spositionforanyreasonincludingemptyingthe catchersoruncloggingthechute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects

orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Keeppetsandbystandersaway .

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto

orfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

SafeHandlingofFuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

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•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma fueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete. Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand

removekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.Waitforall movementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,mufers,

andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuel spillage.

•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear

ame.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donotstore

fuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Setparkingbrake.Never

allowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovesparkplugwirebefore

makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Reconnectthepositiverstand negativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)or

weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor, whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass. Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous touserandbystanders.

GeneralOperation

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjustorservice.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforeoperatingunderany objectsanddonotcontactthem.

SlopeOperation

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy onaslope,donotmowit.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe

mowingarea.

•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide

obstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.

Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes overtheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot

makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

93-7010

93-7442

1.Parkingbrake

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

93-7298

1.Tractiondrive—forward

2.Pulltobrake

93-7299

1.Tractiondrive—reverse

93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).

93-7828

1.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

98-3264

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98-4387

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

104-8186

48inchmower

106-5519

1.Severinghazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

2.Warning—releasethebarandensure theenginehasstoppedbeforewalking awayfromthemachine.

1.Fast

2.Continuousvariablesetting4.Engine—Stop

3.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keep bystandersawayfromthemachine.

5.Thrownobjecthazard,raised bafe—lowerthebafebeforeusing themachine.

110-4972

3.Slow5.Engine—Start7.Choke

6.Engagebalethenpullout onthePTOtoengagethe blade.

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112-8760

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.

126-1400

1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’smanual.UseonlyTororiding attachments.Useofotherridingattachmentsmaycreatea hazardousconditionresultingininjury.

130-0765

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Height-of-cutselection

117–2718

130-8372

1.Height-of-cut3.Turnoffpowerbeforechangingheight-of-cut.

2.Hairpincotter

4.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe Operator'sManualbefore permorningmaintenance.

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ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Sidedischargechute5.Controls

2.Mowerdeck6.Handle

3.Recoilstarter

4.Gastank

7.Casterwheel

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Controls

UpperControlBar

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou starttheengineandoperatethemachine.

Figure5

1.Gearshiftlever

2.Powertakeoffswitch (PTO)

3.Chokecontrol

4.Lowerhandle10.Throttlecontrol

5.Lowercontrolbar11.Ignitionswitch

6.Parkingbrake lever-releasedposition

7.Bladecontrolbail

8.Uppercontrolbar

9.Upperhandle

12.Fuelshut-offvalve

Shifttothedesiredgearandpushforwardontheupper controlbartoengageforwardtractionoperationandpull backtobrakeforwardmovement.Pullbackonrightsideof uppercontrolbartoturnrightandleftsidetoturnleft.

LowerControlBar

Shifttransmissiontoreverseandsqueezethelowercontrol barandhandletogethertoengagerearwardtractionassist operation.

Parking-BrakeLever

Pullbackonuppercontrolbarandswingbrakeleverup againsttheupperhandle(Figure5).

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterandhas twopositions:RunandOff.

RecoilStarter

Pullrecoilstarterhandletostartengine(notshowninFigure

5).

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoring mower.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolhastwopositions:FastandSlow.

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

Blade-ControlBail

Thebailisusedinconjunctionwiththepower-takeoffswitch (PTO)toengagetheclutchtodrivethemowerblades. Releasetheblade-controlbailtodisengagethemowerblades.

Power-TakeoffSwitch(PTO)

Thispullswitchisusedinconjunctionwiththebladecontrol bailtoengagetheclutchtodrivethemowerblades.

Gear-ShiftLever

Thetransmissionhasveforwardspeeds,neutralandreverse, andhasanin-lineshiftpattern.

Important:Donotshiftwhileunitismoving,as transmissiondamagemayoccur.

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Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

36inchMowers

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

Widthwithdeectordown130cm(51–1/8inches)

Length

Heightwithhandleinlowest position

Weight

210cm(82–3/4inches)

105cm(41–3/16inches)

267kg(588lb)

48inchMowers

Widthwithdeectordown161cm(63–1/2inches)

Length

Heightwithhandleinlowest position

Weight

208cm(82inches)

105cm(41–3/16inches)

294kg(649lb)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.

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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.

ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer atalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethecap. Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,untilthe levelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsthe gasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletely full.

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline thatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingOilLevelin

EngineMaintenance(page25)

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine fromthenormaloperatingposition.

PuttingSafetyFirst

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith soapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor anybystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand headisrecommended.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Figure6

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

UsingtheParkingBrake

Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engageparkingbrake, shutoffengine,andremovekey.Alwayssettheparkingbrake whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

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SettingtheParkingBrake

1.Pulltheuppercontrolbar(Figure7)rearwardandhold itinthisposition.

2.Lifttheparkingbrakelock(Figure7)upandgradually releasetheuppercontrolbar.Thebrakelockshould stayintheset(locked)position.

Figure7

1.Uppercontrolbar3.Fixedbar

2.Parkingbrakelever-set position

StoppingtheEngine

1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition(Figure8).

2.Letengineidlefor30to60secondsbeforeturningthe ignitionkeytooff.

3.Turntheignitionkeytooff(Figure8).

Figure8

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

1.Pullrearwardontheuppercontrolbar.

2.Lowertheparkingbrakelocktothereleasedposition.

3.Graduallyreleasetheuppercontrolbar.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Makesurethatthesparkplugwire(s)areinstalledon thesparkplug(s)andthefuelvalveisopen.

2.Movetheshiftlevertoneutral,settheparkingbrake, andturnignitionkeytorun.

3.Movethethrottlecontroltothefastpositionandmove thechokelevertotheonpositionbeforestartinga coldengine.

Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnotrequire anychoking.Tostartawarmengine,movethrottle controltothefastposition.

4.Grasptherecoilstarterhandlermlyandpullout untilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthehandle vigorouslytostarttheengineandallowtheropeto recoilslowly .

Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits limitorletgoofthestarterhandlewhentherope ispulledoutbecausetheropemaybreakorthe recoilassemblymaybecomedamaged.

1.Throttlelever2.Ignitionkey

4.Settheparkingbrakeandremovethekey.

5.Pullthewireoffofthesparkplug(s)topreventthe possibilityofaccidentalstartingoftheenginebefore storingthemachine.

6.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebeforestoringthemachine.

Important:Makesurethatthefuelshutoff valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.

OperatingtheMowerPower TakeOff(PTO)

Thepowertakeoffswitch(PTO)inconjunctionwiththe bladecontrolbailengagesanddisengagespowertothe electricclutchandmowerblades.

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

1.Releasetheuppercontrolbartostopthemachine (Figure9).

2.Toengagetheblades,squeezethebladecontrolbail againsttheuppercontrolbar(Figure9).

3.Pullthepowertakeoffswitch(PTO)upandreleaseit.

Note:Holdthebladecontrolbailagainsttheupper controlbarwhileoperatingthemachine.

4.Repeattheproceduretoengagethemowerbladesif thebladecontrolbailisreleased.

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Figure9

1.Uppercontrolbar

2.Bladecontrolbail

3.Powertakeoffswitch (PTO)

DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

TestingtheSafety-InterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

1.Settheparkingbrakeandstarttheengine;referto

StartingandStoppingtheEngine(page14).

2.Squeezetheblade-controlbailagainstuppercontrol bar.

Note:Thebladesshouldnotrotate.

3.Thencontinueholdingtheblade-controlbailandpull uponthebladecontrolswitchandrelease.Theclutch shouldengageandthemowerbladesbeginrotating.

4.Releasetheblade-controlbail.

Note:Thebladesshouldstoprotating.

5.Withtheenginerunning,pullupthepowertakeoff switch(PTO)andreleasewithoutholdingtheblade controlbail.Thebladesshouldnotrotate.

Releasethebladecontrolbailtodisengagetheblades(Figure

9).

TheSafety-InterlockSystem

CAUTION

Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafety-Interlock System

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower bladesfromrotatingunless:

•Thecontrolbailispressedagainsttheuppercontrolbar.

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin theFastpositionforbestmowingperformance.

DrivingForward

1.Togoforward,movetheshiftlevertoaforwardgear (Figure10).

2.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe

ParkingBrake(page14).

3.Slowlypressontheuppercontrolbartomoveforward (Figure10).

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothendsofthe uppercontrolbar(Figure10).

Toturn,releasepressureontheuppercontrolbarside inthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure10).

•Thepower-takeoffswitch(PTO)ispulledtotheOn

position.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostopthemower bladesifyoureleasethebladecontrolbail.

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1.Uppercontrolbar

2.Lowercontrolbar

Figure10

3.Shiftlever

DrivingForwardupaCurb

1.Disengagethemowerblades.

2.Selecttherstgeartodrivethemachine.

3.Drivemachineuntilthecasterwheelscontactthecurb (Figure11).

4.Liftthefrontofthemachinebypushingdownonthe lowerhandle(Figure11).

5.Drivethemachineuntilthedrivewheelscontactthe curb(Figure11).

6.Lowerthefrontofthemachine(Figure11).

Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthecurband casterwheelsstraight.

7.Atthesametimeengagethelowercontrolbarandlift uponthelowerhandletodriveoverthecurb(Figure

10andFigure11).

Note:Liftinguponthelowerhandlewillassistdriving themachineupacurbandnotspinthedrivewheels.

DrivingBackward

1.Togobackward,movetheshiftlevertoreversegear.

2.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe

ParkingBrake(page14).

3.Slowlysqueezethelowercontrolbarandlowerhandle togethertomoverearward(Figure10).

UsingtheLowerControlBar

Thisprocedureisfordrivingupacurb.Thiscanbe performedwhiledrivingforwardorbackward.

Note:Somecurbsdonotallowthereardrivetirestocontact thecurb.Ifthishappens,drivethemachineupthecurbatan angle.

WARNING

Abladecanbebentordamagedwhendrivingup acurb.Piecesofbladethatmaybethrowncould seriouslyinjureorkillyouorbystanders.

Donotrunbladeswhiledrivingupacurbforward orbackward.

Figure11

1.Lowercontrolbarengaged andmowerinreverse

2.Pulluptoassistmachine

3.Lowercontrolbarengaged

DrivingBackwardupaCurb

1.Disengagethemowerblades.

2.Selectreversetodrivethemachine.

andmowergoingforward

3.Drivethemachineuntildrivewheelscontactcurb (Figure11).

Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthecurband casterwheelsstraight.

4.Atthesametimeengagelowercontrolbarandliftup onthelowerhandle(Figure10andFigure12).

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Note:Liftinguponthelowerhandlewillassistdriving themachineupacurbandnotspinthedrivewheels.

Figure12

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,pullbackontheuppercontrolbar, releasethebladecontrolbail,andturntheignitionkeyto off.Alsosettheparkingbrakeifyouleavethemachine unattended;refertoSettingtheParkingBrakeinSettingthe

ParkingBrake(page14).Remembertoremovethekeyfrom

theignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

1.Lowercontrolbar (engaged)

2.Handle

TransportingMachines

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes, lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand connectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.

5.Usethemetaltiedownloopsonthemachineto securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith straps,chains,cable,orropes(Figure13).

1.Tractionunittiedownloop

Figure13

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SideDischargingorMulching theGrass

Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever damaged,replaceitimmediately .

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoureleasethebailandthepower takeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotatetheignitionkeyto Off.Alsoremovethekeyandpullthewire(s)off thesparkplug(s).

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom25to114mm(1to 4-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.Adjustments aredonebyrelocatingthe4hairpincotterpinsindifferent holelocationsandbyaddingorremovingspacers.

Note:Allheight-of-cutpinsneedatleast1spacerordamage canoccurtothebushing.

Note:Allheight-of-cutpinscanuse2spacersmaximum.

1.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutpostandthenumber ofspacerscorrespondingtotheheight-of-cutdesired (Figure14).

2.Usingthelifthandle,raisethesideofthedeckand removethehairpincotter(Figure14).

3.Addorremovespacersifneededandthenalignthe holesandinsertthehairpincotter(Figure14).

Note:Thespareheight-of-cutspacersmaybestored onpostsandretainedbyahairpincotter.

Important:All4hairpincotterpinsmustbeinthe sameholelocationandwiththecorrectnumberof spacersforalevelcut.

Figure14

1.Carrierframe4.Spacers

2.Hairpincotter

3.Backheight-of-cutpost

5.Frontheight-of-cutpost

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Theanti-scalprollersneedtobeadjustedintheproperhole locationforeachheight-of-cutposition.Thereneedstobe10 mm(3/8inch)minimumclearanceabovetheground.

Note:Iftheanit-scalprollersareadjustedtoolow,itcan causeexcesswearoftherollers.

1.Afteradjustingtheheight-of-cut,checktheanti-scalp rollerssothatthereisaminimumof10mm(3/8 inch)clearanceabovetheground(Figure15,Figure

16,Figure17).

2.Ifanadjustmentisneeded,removethebolt,washers, andnut(Figure15,Figure16,Figure17).

3.Selectaholepositionsothattheanti-scalprollersare aminimumof10mm(3/8inch)offoftheground (Figure15,Figure16,Figure17).

4.Installtheboltandnut(Figure15,Figure16,Figure

17).

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Figure17

36inchMowerDeck

Figure15

48inchMowerDecks

1.Mowerdeck4.Anti-scalprollers

2.Bolt5.Nut

3.Spacer

1.Mowerdeck4.Anti-scalprollers

2.Bolt5.Nut

3.Spacer

Note:Incertainmowingconditionsandterrain,a mismatchofcuttingheightmaybeseen.Adjusting theoutsideanti-scalprollerstotheminimumsetting of10mm(3/8inch)willhelppreventthemower deckcuttingtoolowontheoutsideandminimizethe mismatch.

AdjustingtheHandleHeight

Thehandlepositioncanbeadjustedtomatchtheoperator's heightpreference.

1.Removethehairpincotter,washer,andclevispin securingthecontrolrodttingtotheidlerbracket (Figure18).

Figure16

48inchMowerDecks

1.Mowerdeck4.Bushing

2.Bolt5.Anti-scalprollers

3.Spacer

6.Nut

Figure18

1.Controlrodandtting

2.Idlerbracket5.Hairpincotter

3.Clevispin6.Rodtting

4.Washer

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2.Loosentheupperangebolts(3/8x1inch)andthe

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angenutsecuringthehandletotherearframe(Figure

19).

Figure20

Figure19

1.Upperhandle5.Uppermountinghole

2.Rearframe

3.Flangenut,(3/8inch)

4.Flangebolt,(3/8x1inch)

6.Lowermountingholes

7.Lowposition

8.Highposition

3.Removethelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)andange nutssecuringthehandletotherearframe(Figure19).

4.Pivotthehandletothedesiredoperatingpositionand installthelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)andthe angenutsintothemountingholes.Tightenallofthe angebolts.

5.Checkthecontrolbarforcorrectadjustment.Referto AdjustingtheControlBarinthemaintenancesection.

6.Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.RefertoChecking theBrakesinthemaintenancesection.

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

1.Slot

2.Nut

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsforuse. Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent,and heightofgrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefullrearposition(seeFigure21).Thesuggested useforthispositionisafollows:

•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.

•Useindryconditions.

•Forsmallergrassclippings.

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthemower.

Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferenttypes ofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlockandbafeto givethebestqualityofcut.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Toadjustthebafe,loosenthenut(Figure20).

4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired dischargeowandtightenthenut.

Figure21

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PositionB

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Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure22).

UsingtheMid-SizeWeight

Weightsareinstalledoncertainmowerstoimprovebalance andimproveperformance.Theweightscanbemovedor removedtocreateoptimizedperformanceunderdifferent mowingconditionsandforoperatorpreference(Figure24 orFigure25).

Thefollowingtableindicatesthepositionoftheweightas installedatthefactory.

Figure22

PositionC

Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggesteduseforthis positionisasfollows(Figure23):

•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.

•Useinwetconditions.

•Lowerstheenginepowerconsumption.

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions.

MowerDeckSizeNumberofweights

36inches

48inches2Rear

install

nonenone

Positionofthe

weight

•AnyrearweightmustberemovedwhenaTru-Track

Sulkyisinstalled.

•WhenaTru-Track

Sulkyisinstalledfrontweightsare needed.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforthe correctquantityofweightsandplacement.

WARNING

Thefrontendofthemachinecanrapidlyriseup whenthemowerisremoved.Thiscouldcause seriousinjurytoyouorbystanders.

Supporttherearofthemachinewhenremovingthe mowerformthecarrierframe.

Figure23

Figure24

Installingthefrontweight

1.Bolt3.Weight

2.Washer4.Nut

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Figure25

Installingtherearweight

1.Nut3.Washer

2.Weight4.Bolt

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Greasethecasterwheelsandcasterpivot.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checkthebrakesonbothalevelsurfaceandslope.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthefoamaircleanerelement.

•GreasethePTO-beltidler.

•Greasethemower-deck-beltidler.

•Checkthepaperaircleanerelement.

•Checkthetirepressure

•Checkthetraction-drivebelt

•Checkthetransmissionbelt.

•Checkthemowerbelt.

•CheckthePTO-drivebelt.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthesparkplugs.

•Adjusttheelectricclutch.

•Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.

•Changetheoillter.

•Replacethefuellter.

Every250hours

Every400hours

Beforestorage

•Greasethetransmissioncouplers(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethefrontwheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthesparkplugsbeforeyoudo anymaintenance.Setthewiresasidesothattheydonotaccidentallycontactthesparkplugs.

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Lubrication

GreasewithNo.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor molybdenumbasegrease.

Note:Makesuretherearwheelgreasecapsare removedbeforelubricatingrearwheels.

GreasingtheTransmission

GreasingtheMachine

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesuretoscrape anypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutofthe bearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

LubricatingtheCasterand WheelBearings

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every400hours

1.Lubricatethefrontcasterwheelbearingsandfront pivots(Figure26).

Couplers

ServiceInterval:Every250hours

Lubricatethetransmissioncouplerslocatedinthebackof themachine(Figure27).

Figure27

Figure26

2.Raisetherearofthemachineandusejackstandsto supportthemachine.

3.Removetherearwheelandtireassemblies.

4.Removetherearwheelgreasecap.Lubricatetherear wheelbearing(Figure26).

GreasingthePTO-Drive-Belt IdlerandMower-Deck-Belt Idler

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—GreasethePTO-belt

idler.

Every50hours—Greasethemower-deck-beltidler.

Greasetheidlerpulleypivots(Figure28orFigure29).

Note:Removethecarriercoverstoaccessthegreasetting forthemowerdeck.

5.Installthegreasecap.

6.Installtherearwheelandtireassembly.

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48inchMowerDeckshown

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Cleanthefoamair

cleanerelement.

Every50hours—Checkthepaperaircleanerelement.

Every200hours—Replacethepaperaircleaner element.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(everyfew operatinghours)iftheoperatingconditionsareextremely dustyorsandy .

Important:Donotoilthefoamorpaperelement.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

Figure29

36inchMowerDeckshown

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage(Figure30).

Figure30

1.Cover

2.Hoseclamp4.Foamelement

3.Paperelement

4.Unscrewthecoverknobsandremovetheaircleaner cover(Figure30).

5.Unscrewthehoseclampandremovetheaircleaner assembly(Figure30).

6.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaperelement (Figure30).

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CleaningtheFoamAir-CleanerElement

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarmwater. Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly .

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitistorn orworn.

ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner Element

1.Donotcleanthepaperlter,replaceit(Figure30).

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,ordamageto therubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate

theenginewiththecompletefoamandpaperaircleaner assemblyinstalled.

1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaperair cleanerelement(Figure30).

2.Placetheaircleanerassemblyontotheaircleanerbase andsecureitwiththe2wingnuts(Figure30).

3.Placetheaircleanercoverintopositionandtighten thecoverknob(Figure30).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval/Specication

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checktheengine

oillevel.

Aftertherst8hours—Changetheengineoil.

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil.

Figure31

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick(Figure32)sothatdirt cannotfallintothellerholeanddamagetheengine.

Figure32

1.Oildipstick

2.Fillertube

Every200hours—Changetheoillter.

Note:Changetheoilmorefrequentlywhentheoperating conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

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

CrankcaseCapacity:58ounces(1.7liter)withthelter

removed;51ounces(1.5liter)withoutthelterremoved

Viscosity:Refertothetable(Figure31).

5.Unscrewtheoildipstickandwipetheendclean(Figure

32).

6.Slidetheoildipstickfullyintothellertube,butdonot threadontotube(Figure32).

7.Pullthedipstickoutandlookattheend.Iftheoillevel islow,slowlypouronlyenoughoilintothellertube toraisetheleveltotheFullmark.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil andruntheengine;enginedamagecanresult.

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ChangingtheEngineOil

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

2.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Slidethedrainhoseovertheoildrainvalve.

5.Placeapanbelowthedrainhose.Rotateoildrainvalve toallowoiltodrain(Figure33).

6.Whenoilhasdrainedcompletely,closethedrainvalve.

7.Removethedrainhose(Figure33).

1.Oillter

Figure34

2.Adapter

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

Figure33

1.Oildrainvalve2.Oildrainhose

3.Applyathincoatofnewoiltotherubbergasketon thereplacementlter(Figure34).

4.Installthereplacementoilltertothelteradapter, turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelteran additional3/4turn(Figure34).

5.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer toServicingtheEngineOil.

6.Runtheengineforabout3minutes,stoptheengine, andcheckforoilleaksaroundtheoillteranddrain valve.

7.Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifneeded.

8.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

8.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertube(Figure32).

9.Checktheoillevel;refertoCheckingtheEngineOil Level.

10.SlowlyaddtheadditionaloiltobringittotheFull mark.

ChangingtheOilFilter

Note:Changetheoilltermorefrequentlywhenthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

2.Removetheoldlter(Figure34).

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ServicingtheSparkPlugs

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthesparkplugs.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkplugsanda gappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplugsifnecessary.

Type:Champion®RCJ8YorequivalentAirGap:0.75mm (0.030inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlugs

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Disconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugs(Figure35).

Figure36

1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

Important:Alwaysreplacethesparkplugswhen ithaswornelectrodes,anoilylmonit,orhas cracksintheporcelain.

3.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes (Figure36).Bendthesideelectrode(Figure36)ifthe gapisnotcorrect.

InstallingtheSparkPlugs

1.Installthesparkplugsandthemetalwasher.Ensure thattheairgapissetcorrectly.

2.Tightenthesparkplugsto22N-m(16ft-lb).

3.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs(Figure36).

Figure35

1.Spark-plugwire/sparkplug

4.Cleanaroundthesparkplugstopreventdirtfrom fallingintotheengineandpotentiallycausingdamage.

5.Removethesparkplugsandthemetalwashers.

CheckingtheSparkPlugs

1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplugs(Figure36).If youseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengine isoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulator usuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.

2.Ifneeded,cleanthesparkplugwithawirebrushto removecarbondeposits.

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FuelSystem Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.

DrainingtheFuelTank

DANGER

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

•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,toensurethefuel tankdrainscompletely .Thendisengagethepowertake off(PTO),settheparkingbrake,turntheignitionkey totheOffposition,andremovethekey .

2.Closethefuelshut-offvalveatthefueltank(Figure37).

3.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclamptogetherandslide itupthefuellineawayfromfuellter(Figure37).

Note:Notehowthefuellterisinstalled.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Closefuelshut-offvalveatfueltank(Figure37).

Note:Removethefuellinefromthefuelvalvethatis closesttotheengine.

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide themawayfromthelter(Figure38).

4.Pullthefuellineoffthefuellter(Figure37).Open thefuelshut-offvalveandallowthegasolinetodrain intoagascanordrainpan.

Note:Nowisthebesttimetoinstallanewfuellter becausethefueltankisempty.RefertoReplacingthe FuelFilter.

5.Installthefuellineontothefuellter.Slidethehose clampclosetothevalvetosecurethefuelline.

Figure37

Figure38

1.Hoseclamp3.Filter

2.Fuelline

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampscloseto thelter.

7.Openfuelshut-offvalveatfueltank(Figure37).

8.Checkforfuelleaksandrepairifneeded.

1.Fuelshut-offvalve2.Clamp

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ElectricalSystem

DriveSystem

Maintenance

ServicingtheFuse

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyafuse.Itrequiresno maintenance.Ifthefuseblows,checkthecomponentor circuitformalfunctionorashort.Toreplacethefuse,pull outonthefuse(Figure39)toremoveorreplaceit.

Figure39

Maintenance

AdjustingtheControlBar

1.Checkthegapbetweenuppercontrolbarandxed barwithwheeldrivefullyengaged.Thegapshouldbe approximately25-32mm(1to1-1/4inch)(Figure40).

Note:Theuppercontrolbarandxedbarmustbe parallelwhentheuppercontrolbarisintheengaged, drive,neutral,orbrakepositions.

1.Fuse,7.5amp,bladetype

Figure40

1.Uppercontrolbar4.Handle

2.Parkingbrakelever

3.Fixedcontrolbar

2.Checktheoperation.Ifadjustmentisrequired,remove thehairpincotter,washer,andclevispinsecuringthe controlrodttingtoidlerbracket(Figure41).

3.Threadtherodttingupordownontheroduntilthe properpositionisattainedandinstalltherodtting totheidlerbracketwiththeclevispin,washer,and hairpincotter.

5.25-32mm(1to1-1/4inch) gap

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Replacingthe Caster-Wheel-ForkBushings

Thecasterwheelforksaremountedinbushingspressedinto thetopandbottomofthecarrierframemountingpivot tubes.Tocheckthebushings,movethecasterforksbackand forthandside-to-side.Ifacasterforkisloose,thebushings arewornandmustbereplaced.

1.Raisethecuttingunitsothatthecasterwheelsareoff oftheoor,thensupportthefrontofthemowerwith jackstands.

Figure41

1.Controlrodandtting

2.89mm(3-1/2inch)

3.Idlerbracket

4.Clevispin

5.Washer

6.Hairpincotterpin

7.Rodtting

8.HoleF

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)—Checkthetirepressure

Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure42).

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat12-14psi(83-97 kPa).Uneventirepressurecancauseanunevencut.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddonot requireairpressuremaintenance.

2.Removethelockingpinandspacer(s)fromthetopof thecasterwheelfork(Figure43).

Figure43

1.Lockingpin

2.Spacers4.Casterwheel

3.Carrierframepivottube

Figure42

3.Pullthecasterwheelforkoutofthemountingtube, leavingthespacer(s)onthebottomofthefork. Rememberthelocationofthespacersoneachforkto ensurecorrectinstallation,andtomaintainaleveldeck.

4.Insertapinpunchintothemountingtubeandcarefully driveoutthebushings(Figure44).Cleantheinsideof themountingtube.

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Figure44

1.MountingTube2.Bushing

5.Greasetheinsideandoutsideofthenewbushings.Use ahammerandatplatetocarefullydrivethebushings intothepivottubes.

6.Inspectthecasterwheelforkforwearandreplaceif necessary(Figure43).

7.Slidethecasterwheelforkthroughthebushingsinthe mountingtube.Replacethespacer(s)ontotheforkand securewiththeretainingring(Figure43).

Important:Theinsidediameterofthebushings maycollapseslightlywheninstalled.Ifthecaster wheelforkdoesnotslideintothenewbushings, reambothbushingstoaninsidediameterof29 mm(1.126inch).

8.Greasethettingonthecarrierframepivottubesusing No.2generalpurposelithiumbaseormolybdenum basegrease.

ServicingtheCasterWheel andBearings

Figure45

1.Locknut

2.Cap

3.Rollerbearing6.Bushing

2.Removeonebushing,thenpullthespannerbushing androllerbearingoutofthewheelhub(Figure45).

3.Removetheotherbushingfromthewheelhuband cleananygreaseanddirtfromthewheelhub(Figure

45).

4.Inspecttherollerbearing,bushings,spannerbushing, andinsideofthewheelhubforwear.Replaceany defectiveorwornparts(Figure45).

5.Toassemble,placeonebushingintothewheelhub. Greasetherollerbearingandspannerbushingandslide themintothewheelhub.Placethesecondbushing intothewheelhub(Figure45).

6.Installthecasterwheelintothecasterforkandsecure withthewheelboltandlocknut.Tightenthelocknut untilthespannerbushingbottomsagainsttheinsideof thecasterforks(Figure45).

7.Greasethettingonthecasterwheel.

4.Spannerbushing

5.Wheel

Thecasterwheelsrotateonarollerbearingsupportedbya spannerbushing.Ifthebearingiskeptwelllubricated,wear willbeminimal.Failuretokeepthebearingwelllubricated willcauserapidwear.Awobblycasterwheelusuallyindicates awornbearing.

1.Removethelocknutandwheelboltholdingthecaster wheeltothecasterfork(Figure45).

AdjustingtheElectricClutch

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagementand properbraking.

1.Inserta0.381–0.533mm(0.015–0.021inch)feeler gaugethroughoneinspectionslotinthesideofthe assembly.Makesureitisbetweenthearmatureand therotorfrictionsurfaces.

2.Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisaslightbindingon thefeelergaugebutitcanbemovedeasilywithinthe airgap(Figure46).

3.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.

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4.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslightadjustmentsuntil thefeelergaugebetweentherotorandarmaturewith veryslightcontactbetweenthem.

Figure46

1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge

2.Slot

CoolingSystem Maintenance

CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removeanybuild-upofgrass,dirt,orotherdebrisfromthe cylinderandcylinderheadcoolingns,airintakescreenon ywheelend,andcarburetor-governorleversandlinkage. Thiswillhelpensureadequatecoolingandcorrectengine speedandwillreducethepossibilityofoverheatingand mechanicaldamagetotheengine.

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BrakeMaintenance

ServicingtheBrakes

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthebrakes

onbothalevelsurfaceandslope.

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachine orleaveitunattended.Iftheparkingbrakedoesnothold securely,anadjustmentisrequired.

CheckingtheBrakes

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethePTO.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Applytheparkingbrake.Thewheelsmustlockwhen youtrytopushthemachineforward.

4.Ifthewheelsdonotlock,adjustthebrakes.Referto AdjustingtheBrakes.

5.Releasethebrakeandpressuppercontrolbarvery lightly,approximately13mm(1/2inch).Thewheels shouldrotatefreely ,ifnot;refertoAdjustingthe Brakes.

Figure47

1.Hairpincotterandwasher5.HoleF

2.Trunnion6.Initialadjustment-32mm (1-1/4inch)

3.Brakelever7.Rod

4.Wingnut

AdjustingtheBrakes

Thebrakeleverisontheuppercontrolbar.Iftheparking brakedoesnotholdsecurely,anadjustmentisrequired.

Note:Fortheinitialadjustment,adjustthewingnutuntilit is1-1/4inchesfromthetopoftherod(Figure47).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe PTO,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Checkthebrakebeforeyouadjustit;refertoChecking theBrakes.

4.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrake.

5.Toadjustthebrakeremovethehairpincotterand washerfromthebrakeleverandtrunnion(Figure47).

6.Rotatethewingnutclockwisetoincreasethebraking pressure.

7.Rotatethewingnutcounterclockwisetodecreasethe brakingpressure.

8.InstallthetrunnionintoholeF(Figure47).Tighten thewingnut.

9.Securetrunniontobrakeleverwithwasherandhair pincotter(Figure47).

10.Checkthebrakeoperationagain;refertoChecking theBrakes.

Important:Withtheparkingbrakereleased,the rearwheelsmustrotatefreelywhenyoupushthe mower.Ifbrakeactionandfreewheelrotation cannotbeachievedcontactyourservicedealer immediately.

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BeltMaintenance

5.Disconnecttheclutchwireconnectorfromthewire harness.

ReplacingtheTraction-Drive Belt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)—Checkthetraction-drive belt

Lookforcracks,wear,andsignsofoverheating.

1.Removethetopboltsecuringidlersupportandidler brackettorearframe(Figure48).

Figure48

1.Topbolt4.Bottombolt

2.Idlerbracket5.Traction-drivebelt

3.Idlersupport

6.Disconnecttheclutchretainerfromtheenginedeck (Figure49).

Figure49

1.Transmissionbelt

2.Idlerpulley6.Pivotbolt

3.Clutchretainer

4.Tensionspring8.Enginedeck

7.Unhookthetensionspringfromthesideoftheframe (Figure49).

8.Loosenthepivotboltenoughtoremovethetraction beltfromthedrivepulleyandclutch.

5.Clutchwireconnector

7.Drivepulley

2.Loosenbottom2mountingscrewsenoughtoallow belttopassbetweendrivepulleyandidlersupport (Figure48).

3.Raisethewheelofftheground,toallowthebelttobe removed,andremovethebelt.

4.Installanewbelt.

5.Installthetopboltsecuringtheidlersupportandidler brackettotherearframe(Figure48).

6.Tightenthebottom2mountingscrewsenoughto allowthebelttopassbetweenthedrivepulleyandthe idlersupport(Figure48).

ReplacingtheTransmission Belt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.RemovethePTOdrivebelt.RefertoReplacingthe PTODriveBeltintheBeltMaintenance(page35).

4.Raisethefrontofthemachineandholdwithjack stands.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundtheclutchanddrivepulley.

10.Torquepivotboltto47-54N-m(35-40ft-lb).

11.Installthetensionspringbetweentheidlerarmand framebracket(Figure49).

12.Installtheclutchretainertotheenginedeck(Figure49).

13.Connecttheclutchwireconnectortothewireharness.

14.InstallthePTOdrivebelt.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracksare signsofaworndeckbelt.Replacethedeckbeltifanyof theseconditionsareevident.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Unlatchandremovethecarrierframecover.

4.Unlatchandremovethebeltcovers.

5.RemovethePTOdrivebelt.RefertoReplacingthe PTODriveBelt.

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6.Disconnecttheidlerarmspringtorelievetensionon

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theidlerarmandidlerpulley,thenremovetheworn mowerbelt(Figure50orFigure51).

7.Installthenewmowerbeltaroundthe2outsidespindle pulleys,theidlerpulley,andinthelowergrooveofthe doublespindlepulley(Figure50orFigure51).

8.Connecttheidlerarmspring(Figure50orFigure51).

9.InstallthePTOdrivebelt.RefertoReplacingthePTO DriveBelt.

10.Adjustthebeltguidean3mm(1/8inch)fromthebelt (Figure50orFigure51).

11.Installthebeltcoversontothecuttingunitandsecure thelatches.

12.Installthecarrierframecoverontothecuttingunitand securethelatches.

Figure51

36inchMowerDeckshown

1.Mower-deckbelt4.Idler-armspring

2.PTO-drivebelt

3.Drive-beltpulley

5.Drive-beltpulley

1.Outsidepulley

2.PTO-drivebelt

3.Idlerarmspring

Figure50

48inchMowerDeckshown

4.Mower-deckbelt

5.Beltguide

6.Centerspindlepulley

ReplacingthePTO-DriveBelt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracksare signsofaworndrivebelt.Replacethedrivebeltifanyof theseconditionsareevident.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Unlatchandremovethecarrierframecover.

4.Unlatchandremovethebeltcovers.

5.Removetheheatshieldfromtheenginedeckand carrierframe.

6.Rollthebeltoffthecenterpulleyonthemowerdeck (Figure52).

RefertoFigure53torollthebeltoffleftpulleyfora 36inchmowerdeck.

Note:Usecautionwhenremovingthebeltastension willincreasebecauseofthespringloadedidlerpulley.

7.Removethebeltfromtheenginepulleyandthespring loadedidlerpulley(Figure52).

RefertoFigure53toremovethebeltfromthe36inch mowerdeckpulleys.

8.Installthenewbeltontotheenginepulleyandspring loadedidlerpulley(Figure52).

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9.Rollthebeltontothecenterpulleyonthemowerdeck

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(Figure52).

RefertoFigure53torollthenewbeltontotheleft pulleyfora36inchmowerdeck.

Note:Usecautionwheninstallthebeltastensionwill increasebecauseofthespringloadedidlerpulley.

10.Installtheheatshieldtotheenginedeckandcarrier frame.

11.Adjustthebeltguidean3mm(1/8inch)fromthebelt for48inchmowerdecks(Figure52).

12.Installthebeltcoversontothecuttingunitandsecure thelatches.

13.Installthecarrierframecoverontothecarrierframe andsecurethelatches.

Figure53

36inchMowerDeckshown

Figure52

48inchMowerDeckshown

1.PTO-drive-beltguide4.PTOengagementpulley

2.PTO-drive-belt5.PTO-drive-belt-idlerpulley

3.Idlerspring

6.Centerspindlepulley

1.Mower—deckbelt

2.PTO-drivebelt

3.Idlerarmandspring

4.Clutchpulley

5.Idlerpulley

Adjustingthe PTO-Drive-Belt-Idler-Spring Anchor

ThepositionofthePTOidlercanbeadjustedtoincrease ordecreasethebelttension.

UseFigure54fortheidlerpositionoptions.

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Figure54

1.PTO-drive-belt-idlerpulley4.Mosttensionforwornbelts

2.PTO-drivebelt5.Mediumtensionfornormal

3.Idlerspring

beltconditions

6.Leasttensionfornewbelts

MowerDeck Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keepthebladessharp. Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywant tokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblades,and settheparkingbrake..

Turntheignitionkeytooff.Removethekeyanddisconnect thesparkplugwiresfromthesparkplugs

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

Figure55

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotformingin

2.Sail4.Crackinthecurvedarea

curvedarea

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure

55).Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotformingin

thisarea(item3.inFigure55),installanewblade.

CheckingforBentBlades

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

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2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge, positionA,oftheblades(Figure56).

Note:Notethisdimension.For36inchmowerdecks useFigure57.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthebladeis outofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimumperformance andcontinuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,use genuineT ororeplacementblades.Replacementbladesmade byothermanufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewith safetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.

2.For48inchmowerdecks,removethebladebolt, curvedwasher,andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure

58).

Figure56

48inchMowerDeckshown

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

36inchMowerDeckshown

2.PositionA

Figure57

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthe bladesatthesamepositionasinstep4above.

Figure58

48inchMowerDecks

1.Sailareaofblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

3.For36inchmowerdecks,removethebladebolt, curvedwasher,bladestiffener,andbladefromthe spindleshaft(Figure59).

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions obtainedinsteps4and5mustnotexceed3mm (1/8inch).Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8inch), thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced;referto RemovingtheBladesandInstallingtheBlades.

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Figure59

36inchMowerDecks

1.Sailareaofblade4.Curvedwasher

2.Blade5.Bladebolt

3.Bladestiffener

Figure61

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure58).

Important:Thesailpartoftheblademustbe pointingupward,towardtheinsideofthemower toensurepropercutting(Figure58).

2.For48inchmowerdecks,installtheblade,curved washer,andbladebolt(Figure58).

3.For36inchmowerdecks,installtheblade,stiffener, curvedwasher,andbladebolt(Figure59).

4.Torquethebladeboltto115-140N-m(85-110ft-lb).

CorrectingtheMowerQuality ofCut

Ifonedeckbladecutslowerthantheother,correctasfollows.

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure60).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.Thebladeretains itsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterialisremoved frombothcuttingedges.

Figure60

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure61).

3.Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,thebladeis balancedandcanbeused.

Note:Tireairpressureiscriticalintheseprocedures.Make surealltireshavecorrectpressure.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)fromthespark plug(s).

4.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartirestothe specications.

5.Checkthatthebladesandspindleshaftsarenotbent. RefertoCheckingforBentBlades.

6.Settheheight-of-cuttothe101.6mm(4inch)position. RefertoAdjustingtheHeight-Of-Cut.

7.Performthestepsinthefollowingsections:Frame SetUp,CheckingFront-to-RearPitch,andChecking Side-to-SideLeveling.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure58).

4.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

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FrameSetup

CheckingtheCarrierFrameandEngine DeckAlignment

Note:MisalignmentcancauseexcesswearonthePTO

drivebelt.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Placealongstraightedgeontopoftheenginedeckas showninFigure62.

4.Atthecarrierframecrosschannel,measuretheheight atlocationA(Figure62).

Note:Thismeasurementshouldbe33mm(1-5/16 inch),plusorminus6mm(1/4inch).

5.IftheheightatlocationAisnot33mm(1-5/16inch), anadjustmentisneeded.

6.Loosenthecarrierframemountingboltsonbothsides ofthemachine(Figure62).

7.Alignthecarrierframeandenginedecktomatch33 mm(1-5/16inch),plusorminus6mm(1/4inch)at locationA(Figure62).

8.Tightenthecarrierframemountingboltsonbothsides ofthemachine.

CheckingtheEngineDeckHeight

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartirestospecications; refertoDriveSystemMaintenance(page30).

4.MeasuretheenginedeckheightatlocationA(Figure

63).

Figure63

1.Backviewofmachine

2.Topofenginedeck4.Sameheightatlocations

5.MeasuretheenginedeckheightatlocationB(Figure

63).

3.Tires

AandB

Figure62

1.Carrierframe4.LocationA,33mm(1-5/16

2.Topofenginedeck5.Straightedge

3.Carrierframemounting bolts

inch),plusorminus6mm (1/4inch)

6.Carrierframecross channel

6.IftheheightatlocationAandBarenotthesame, changetirepressureslightlytomakethemthesame.

CheckingtheCarrierFrame Front-to-RearPitch

Thecarrierframemusthaveapitchbetween3mm(1/8inch) to9mm(3/8inch)overthelengthof61cm(24inches)on thecarrierframe(Figure64).

1.Measureout61cm(24inches)onthecarrierframe (Figure64).

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Figure64

1.Carrierframe

2.6-10mm(1/4-3/8inch) pitchover61cm(24inch) length

3.61cm(24inches)6.Casterspacers

4.HeightatlocationsAand

5.Casterwheel

Figure65

1.Casterwheel4.Sameheightatlocations AandB

2.Carrierframe5.Casterspacers

3.Frontheight-of-cutpins

2.MeasurecarrierframeheightatlocationA(Figure64).

3.MeasurecarrierframeheightatlocationB(Figure64).

4.TheheightatlocationAmustbea6mm-10mm (1/4-3/8inch)lowerthanlocationB(Figure64).

5.Ifthecarrierframeisnotcorrect,movecasterspacers tomakeita6mm-10mm(1/4-3/8inch))pitch (Figure64).

Note:Movethespacersfromthetoporbottomto makethecorrectpitch.

6.Thetirepressuremayalsobeadjustedslightlytomake a6mm(1/4inch)pitch.

CheckingtheCarrierFrame Side-to-SideHeight

Thecarrierframeneedstobeparallelside-to-sidefromthe ground.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

CheckingtheMowerDeck Front-to-RearPitch

1.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartirestospecications; refertoDriveSystemMaintenance(page30).

2.Position1bladefront-to-rear.MeasureatAandB locationsfromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthe bladetips(Figure66orFigure67).

Note:For36inchmowerdecksuseFigure67.

3.Themowerbladeshouldbea6mm(1/4inch)lower infrontatAthanintherearatB.

4.Rotatebladesandrepeatforotherblades.

5.Ifitisnotcorrect,proceedtoChangingtheDeck Front-to-RearPitch.

3.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartirestospecications; refertoDriveSystemMaintenance(page30).

4.MeasurecarrierframeheightatlocationA(Figure65).

5.MeasurecarrierframeheightatlocationB(Figure65).

6.Ifthecarrierframeheightisnotthesamemovespacers fromtoporbottomofcasterwheel,tomakeitlevel. Thetirepressuremayalsobeadjustedslightlytomake itlevel.

1.MeasurebladeatpointsA andB

Figure66

48inchMowerDeckshown

2.Measurefromalevel surface

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Figure67

36inchMowerDeckshown

ChangingtheMowerDeck Front-to-RearPitch

Changingthefront-to-rearpitchisdonebyadjustingthe frontheight-of-cutposts.

1.Tochangethefront-to-rearpitch,thefront height-of-cutpostscanbeadjusted(Figure68).

CheckingtheMowerDeck Side-to-SideHeight

1.Adjustthereartirepressuretospecications;referto

DriveSystemMaintenance(page30).

2.Positionthebladesside-to-side.

3.MeasureatCandDlocationsfromalevelsurfaceto thecuttingedgeofbladetips(Figure69).

4.For36inchmowerdecksuseFigure70.

Figure68

1.Castersheel

2.Carrierframe

3.Frontheight-of-cutpins

2.Toraisethefrontofthedeck,loosenthejamnutand rotatethefrontpinclockwise(Figure68).

3.Tolowerthefrontofthedeck,loosenthejamnutand rotatethefrontpincounterclockwise(Figure68).

4.Jamnut

5.Balljoint

Figure69

48inchMowerDeckshown

1.Measurefromalevel surface

36inchMowerDeckshown

5.ThedifferencebetweenmeasurementsCandDshould benomorethan6mm(1/4inch).

2.MeasurebladeatpointsC andD

Figure70

4.Positionthebladesfront-to-rear.

5.MeasureatCandDlocations(Figure66)fromalevel surfacetothecuttingedgeoftheblades.

6.Checktheside-to-sidelevelingofthecuttingunit.

7.Tightenthejamnuts(Figure68).

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ChangingtheMowerDeck Side-to-SideHeight

Changingtheside-to-sideheightisdonebyadjustingtherear tirepressureandcasterspacers.

1.Changethereartirepressure.

Note:Dothistothecorrespondingsidethatneeds adjustment.

2.Adjustthecasterspacer.

3.Recheckthefront-to-rearpitchandsidetosideleveling ofthecuttingunit.

MatchingtheHeight-of-Cut

1.Checkthereartirepressure.

2.Settheheight-of-cuttothe101.6mm(4inch)position followingtheheight-of-cutdecal.

3.Withthemachineonlevelsurface,positiononeblade front-to-rear.

4.MeasureatAandfromlevelsurfacetothecuttingedge ofthebladetips(Figure71).

5.For36inchmowerdecksuseFigure72.

Figure72

36inchMowerDeckshown

6.Themeasurementshouldbe101.6mm(4inch).

7.Ifitdoesnotmeasurecorrectly:

A.Adjustthereartirepressure.

B.Adjustthecasterforkspacers.

C.Adjustthefrontmowerdecksupportpins.

8.Checkthecarrierframefront-to-rearpitch.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

1.Measurefromalevel surface

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla coverplate,amulchplate,grassdeectororbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacerholding thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure73).Remove thedamagedorworngrassdeector.

Figure71

48inchMowerDeckshown

2.MeasurebladeatpointA

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6 2

Figure73

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

5.Springinstalled

7.Jhookendofspring

2.Placethespacerandspringontothegrassdeector. PlaceoneJendofthespringbehindthedeckedge.

Note:MakesurethatoneJendofthespringis installedbehindthedeckedgebeforeinstallingthebolt asshowninFigure73.

3.Installtheboltandnut.PlaceoneJhookendofthe springaroundthegrassdeector(Figure73).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothefull downposition.

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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),settheparking brake,andturntheignitionkeytooff.Removethekey.

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially neartheshiftleverplate,andengine.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakeinBrake

Maintenance(page34).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerinEngineMaintenance(page25).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingandLubrication inLubrication(page24).

6.Changetheengineoil;refertoServicingtheEnginein

EngineMaintenance(page25).

12.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit inamemorableplace.Coverthemachinetoprotect itandkeepitclean.

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureinDriveSystemMaintenance(page30).

8.Forlong-termstorage:

A.Addstabilizer/conditioneradditivetofuelinthe

tank.

B.Runenginetodistributeconditionedfuelthrough

thefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stopengine,allowtocoolanddrainthefueltank;

refertoServicingtheFuelTankinFuelSystem

Maintenance(page29),oroperateengineuntil

itstops.

D.Restartengineandrununtilitstops.Repeat,on

Chokeuntilenginewillnotrestart.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.

9.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer toServicingtheSparkPluginEngineMaintenance

(page25).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe

engine,pourtwotablespoonsofengineoilintothe sparkplughole.Nowusethestartertocrankthe engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder.Install thesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthewireonthespark plug(s).

10.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.

11.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginewillnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)is engaged.

2.Theparkingbrakeisnoton.

3.Thedriveleversarenotinneutrallock position.

4.Theoperatorisnotseated.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Therelayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thefuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect position.

5.Thereisdirtinfuellter .5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,looseorfaulty.

10.Therelayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

11.Thesparkplugisfaulty.11.Clean,adjust,orreplacesparkplug.

12.Thesparkplugwireisnotconnected.

1.Movethebladecontrolswitch(PTO) todisengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethatthedriveleversareinthe neutrallockposition.

4.Sitontheseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

4.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis midwaybetweenthe“SLOW”and “FAST”positions.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

8.Checktheseatswitchindicator. Replacetheseatifneeded.

9.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleantheconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectric grease,andreconnect.

12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themowerpullsleftorright(withlevers fullyforward)

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureindrivetiresnot correct.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

2.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Mowingisresultinginunevencutting height.

1.Thebypassvalvesisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlersprintisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltoreservoirsorletit

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley ,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

1.Theblade(s)notsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Thebladespindlebent.

2.Changethebelt.

cooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley .

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerdeckfromside-to-side andfront-to-rear.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Theclutchwillnotengage.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Thefuseisblown.1.Replacethefuse.Checkcoil

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

5.Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installthemowerdeckpulleyand checktheidlerpulley,idlerarm,and springforcorrectpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew belt.

resistance,batterycharge,charging system,andwiringconnectionsand replaceifnecessary .

2.Checkcoilresistance,battery charge,chargingsystem,andwiring connectionsandreplaceifnecessary.

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

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Schematics

ElectricalSchematic(Rev .A)

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Notes:

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Notes:

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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Landscape

Equipment (LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany ,pursuanttoanagreement betweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oroProducts listedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginalowner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

•Engines

Honda–2years

Kawasaki–3years

30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

•Engines

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

•Engines

GrandStand

•Engines

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

2000SeriesMowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

3000SeriesMowers

5000SeriesMowers

Mowers

Kawasaki–3years

2years

Kawasaki–3years

5yearsor1,200hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor500hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours 3years Lifetime(originalowneronly) 5yearsor1,200hours

KohlerCommand–2years

KohlerEFI–3years

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

6000SeriesMowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

7000SeriesMowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

8000SeriesMowers

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

2years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

2yearsor1,200hours

2years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameW arranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforpartsand labor.Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustorcorrosion arenotcovered.

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship, followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheY ellowPagesof yourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)oraccessourwebsite atwww.Toro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe 24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered underwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith theassistanceprovided,contactusat:

RLCCustomerCareDepartment

ToroWarrantyCompany

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420-1 196

888-865-5676(U.S.Customers)

888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformedby adealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,lubricants,oil

changes,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglectedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oroService

Dealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure(consult

Operator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmorethan

10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone

month

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro ServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect, incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheT oro Productscoveredbythiswarranty ,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinaryuse) andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)arelimitedto thedurationoftheexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages, orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights whichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry, province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallother remediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer .

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