Toro 30363N, 30465N, 30468N, Groundsmaster 7210, 30464N Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3383-154RevA

Groundsmaster

7210Traction Unitwith72in,62in,and60in Mowers

ModelNo.30363N—SerialNo.314000001andUp ModelNo.30464N—SerialNo.314000001andUp ModelNo.30465N—SerialNo.314000001andUp ModelNo.30468N—SerialNo.314000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

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WARNING

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birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits constituentsareknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

andotherreproductiveharm.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.

GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA ForestryService.

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Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

Introduction

Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperatorsincommercial applications.Itisprimarilydesignedforcuttinggrass onwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,sportselds,andon commercialgrounds.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush, mowinggrassandothergrowthalongsidehighways,orfor agriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

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Contents

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

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

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

ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................5

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

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

Setup...........................................................................14

1AdjustingtheROPS.............................................14

2CheckingtheTirePressure....................................14

3CheckingFluidLevels...........................................15

4ReadingtheManualsandViewingtheTraining

Materials............................................................15

ProductOverview.........................................................15

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

Specications........................................................17

Attachments/Accessories........................................17

Operation....................................................................18

AddingFuel...........................................................18

FillingtheFuelTank...............................................19

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................19

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...................................19

CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................19

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)............19

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................20

OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................21

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................21

DrivingtheMachine...............................................22

StoppingtheMachine.............................................23

OperatingtheMower..............................................23

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................24

AdjustingtheSkid(s)...............................................25

AdjustingtheRearAnti-ScalpRollers........................25

AdjustingtheRollers...............................................26

TheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................................27

PositioningtheSeat................................................28

UnlatchingtheSeat.................................................29

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................29

LoadingMachines..................................................30

TransportingMachines............................................31

OperatingTips......................................................31

Maintenance.................................................................33

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................33

DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................34

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................35

Lubrication...............................................................35

GreasingtheBearingsandBushings..........................35

ServicingtheMowerDeckGearBox

Lubricant...........................................................37

EngineMaintenance..................................................38

AirCleanerMaintenance........................................38

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................39

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................40

ServicingtheWaterSeparator..................................40

CleaningtheFuelTank............................................41

FuelLinesandConnections.....................................41

BleedingtheFuelSystem.........................................41

BleedingAirFromtheInjectors................................41

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................42

ServicingtheBattery...............................................42

StoringtheBattery..................................................43

CheckingtheFuses.................................................43

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................44

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................44

ReplacingtheCastorWheelsandBearings..................44

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................45

CheckingtheCoolingSystem..................................45

CleaningtheRadiator..............................................45

BrakeMaintenance....................................................46

AdjustingtheParkingBrakeInterlockSwitch..............46

BeltMaintenance......................................................47

CheckingtheAlternatorBelt...................................47

ReplacingtheBladeDriveBelts................................47

ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................48

AdjustingtheControlLeverNeutralInterlock

Switch...............................................................48

AdjustingtheControlLeverNeutralReturn...............48

AdjustingtheTractionDriveforNeutral....................49

AdjustingtheMaximumGroundSpeed.....................50

AdjustingtheTracking............................................51

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................52

CheckingtheHydraulicSystem................................52

ChangingtheHydraulicOilandFilter........................52

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................53

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................53

CorrectingMowerDeckMismatch...........................56

AdjustingtheMowerDeckPitch..............................56

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................57

Cleaning...................................................................58

CleaningUndertheMower......................................58

WasteDisposal.......................................................58

Storage........................................................................58

Machine................................................................58

Engine..................................................................59

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Safety

ThisMachinemeetsorexceedsANSIB71.4–2012 specicationsineffectatthetimeofproduction

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,comply withthesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or Danger—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywith theinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromtheCEN standardEN836:1997andANSIB71.4-2012.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial

carefully.Befamiliarwiththecontrols,safetysigns,and theproperuseoftheequipment.

•Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese

instructionstousethelawnmower.Localregulationscan restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpetsare

nearby.

•Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsiblefor

accidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleortheir property.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessionaland

practicalinstruction.Suchinstructionshouldemphasize:

–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhenworking

withride-onmachines;

–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslopewill

notberegainedbytheapplicationofthecontrol levers.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:

◊insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwetgrass;

◊beingdriventoofast;

◊inadequatebraking;

◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;

◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground

conditions,especiallyslopes;

◊incorrectloaddistribution.

Preparation

•Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearandlong

trousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefoot orwearingopensandals.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybethrownby themachine.

•Replacefaultysilencers/mufers.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethattheblades,

bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsetsto preservebalance.

SafeHandlingofFuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•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.

Operation

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.

Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.

•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.

•Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.

•Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageallblade

attachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.

•Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.Travel

ongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.Toguardagainst overturning:

–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;

–useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtightturns;

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–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandotherhidden

hazards;

•Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.

•Stopthebladesfromrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces

otherthangrass.

•Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof

materialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenearthe machinewhileinoperation.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,shields,

orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeed

theengine.Operatingtheengineatexcessivespeedmay increasethehazardofpersonalinjury.

•Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:

–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe

attachments;

–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;

–stoptheengineandremovethekey.

•Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine,and

removetheignitionkey:

–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;

–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthelawn

mower;

–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthelawn

mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting andoperatingtheequipment;

–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check

immediately).

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

•Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot

inuse.

•Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachmentbefore

refuelling.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany objectsanddonotcontactthem.

•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby

periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand keepingallmountingfastenerstight.

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.

•DonotremovetheROPS.

•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe

manufacturer.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

•Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetankinsidea

buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.

•Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,

silencer/mufer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.

•Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.

•Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,dothisoutdoors.

•Onmulti-bladedmowers,takecareasmanuallyrotating

onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

•Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleftunattended,

lowerthemowerdeck.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

RolloverProtectionSystem(ROPS)UseandMaintenance

•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep

afoldingROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionanduse theseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•LowerafoldingROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely

necessary.Donotweartheseatbeltwhenfoldeddown.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenafolded

ROPSisinthedownposition.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin

theeventofanemergency.

•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddowna

foldingROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffs orwater.

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat isnotincludedintheCENstandard.

•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisan

odorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Donotrun engineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

•Keephands,feet,hairandlooseclothingawayfrom

attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany movingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjust,orservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid

contactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protectyourface, eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

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•Thismachineisnotdesignedorequippedforon-road

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

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand

amesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

originalstandardsaremaintained.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

SlopeOperation

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor

water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,ordrowning.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand lossofcontrol.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear

drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange

theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe machine.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe

mowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.

Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.

Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesandproceed slowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel

weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.

•Useextremecarewithattachments.Thesecanchangethe

stabilityofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.Do

notweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfoldeddown.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany objectsanddonotcontactthem.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionand

usetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin

theeventofanemergency.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll

barisdown.

•ChecktheareatobemowedandneverfoldtheROPSin

areaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.

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SlopeIndicator

G011841

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

107-2908

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance

112-1461

1.Beltrouting

fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperatethemowerwiththe deectoruporremoved,keepthedeectorinplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualbeforeoperatingand donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.

2.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donot carrypassengers,keepbystandersasafedistancefromthe machine.

3.Warning—donotusedrugsoralcohol.

4.Warning—wearhearingprotection.11.Disengage

5.Tipping,dropoffhazard—donotoperatenearwaterdrop-offs, stayasafedistancefromdrop-offs,slowmachinebefore turning,donotturnathighspeeds,wearaseatbeltwhen aROPSisinplace,donotwearaseatbeltwhenROPSis lowered.

6.Tostarttheengine:clearanydebrisfromtheattachment, disengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrolleverstothe neutralposition,engagetheparkingbrake,turntheignitionto Runandwaitfortheglowpluglighttoturnoff,turntheignition keytoStart.

7.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

110-9772

8.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengineand removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemachine.

9.Cuttinghazardofhandorfoot—removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance,keepawayfrommovingparts.

10.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom themachine;keepalldeectorsandshieldsinplace.

12.Engage

13.Parkingbrake

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110-8254

1.Engine–Stop3.Engine—Start

2.Engine—Run

110-8253

1.PTO–Off4.Continuousvariable setting

2.PTO—On5.Slow

3.Fast

110-9796

1.ReadtheOperator'sManualforinformationonfuses.

110-8252

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

2.Parkingbrake4.Fuel6.Engineoil

3.Hydraulicoil5.Enginecoolant

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110-9774

1.Forward

2.Fast4.Neutral6.Backward

3.Slow

93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson

torquingthebladebolt/nutto115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).

5.Reverse7.Towvalvelocation;torque thetowvalvesto6.78±

1.13N⋅m(60±10in-lbs).

8.ReadtheOperator's Manualformore informationonthehydraulic oil.

117–4979

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts, keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

93–6696

1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.

93-6687

1.Donotstephere.

93-6697

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.AddSAE80w-90(API GL-5)oilevery50hours.

120-6604

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersawayfromthe machine.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsand shieldsinplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardoffoot,mowerblade—stay awayfrommovingparts,keepallguardsandshieldsin place.

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107-2916

1.Removetheignitionkeyandreadthe Operator'sManualbeforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

1.Inputs5.Inseat

2.Notactive

3.Hightemperatureshutdown

4.Hightemperaturewarning8.Neutral

6.PowerTake-off(PTO)10.PowerTakeOff(PTO)

7.ParkingbrakeOff11.Start

2.Thrownobjecthazard—donotoperate themowerwiththedeectorupor removed,keepthedeectorinplace; keepbystandersasafedistancefrom themachine.

106-9290

9.Outputs13.Start

12.EnergizetoRun(ETR)

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardof handorfoot,mowerblade—stayaway frommovingparts.

14.Power

110-9781

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Poisonandcausticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—keepchildrenasafedistancefromthebattery.

3.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

4.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.

5.Hydraulicoilinsystemunderpressure,escapinghydraulicoilpenetratingskinhazard,brokenhydrauliclineshazard—wear protectivehandprotectionwhenhandlinghydraulicsystemcomponents.

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106-6754

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.

107-1866

1.Tippinghazardandslidingorlossofcontrolhazard, drop-offs—donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast,instead, slowdownandturngradually ,donotoperatethemachine neardrop-offs,slopesgreaterthan15degrees,orwater; keepasafedistancefromdrop-offs.

2.Warning—iftherollbarislowered,donotweartheseat belt,iftherollbarisraised,weartheseatbelt.

3.Warning—donotusesplitramps,useafullrampswhen transportingmachine,onlyuserampswithinclinesless than15degrees.

1.Enginecoolantunder pressure.

2.Explosionhazard—read theOperator'sManual.

106-6755

3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.

4.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

106-9206

1.Wheeltorquespecications

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

107-3069

1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard.

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Setup

G004634

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1 2

Nopartsrequired

Operator'sManual EngineOperator'sManual PartsCatalog OperatorTrainingMaterial Enginewarranty1

AdjustingtheROPS

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandremovethetwo pinsfromtherollbar(Figure4).

Qty.

–

1 1 1 1

Note:Ifyoumustlowertherollbar,pushthebar forwardtorelievepressureonthepins,removethe pins,lowerthebarslowly,andsecureitwiththepinsso thatitdoesnotdamagethehood.

AdjusttheROPS.

Checkthetirepressure.

Checkthehydraulicuid,engineoil, andcoolantlevels.

Readthemanualsandviewthe trainingmaterialsbeforeoperatingthe machine.Usetheremainingpartsfor theinstallationofattachments.

Use

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe rollbarintheraisedlockedpositionandusethe seatbelt.

Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatissecuredwith theseatlatch.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

Figure4

RightSideShown

1.Rollbar3.Hairpincotterpin

2.Pin

2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstall thetwopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotter pins(Figure4).

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e. branches,doorways,electricalwires)before drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact them.

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

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CheckingtheTirePressure

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

Thetiresareoverinatedforshipping.Therefore,release someoftheairtoreducethepressure.Thecorrectair pressureis103kPa(15psi)inthereartiresand172kPa(25 psi)inthecasterwheels.

ProductOverview

Figure5

CheckingFluidLevels

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelbeforestartingthe engine,refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel.

2.Checktheengineoillevelbeforeandafterstartingthe engine,refertoCheckingtheEngineOilLevel.

3.Checkthecoolingsystembeforestartingtheengine; refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem.

ReadingtheManualsand ViewingtheTrainingMaterials

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Operator'sManual

EngineOperator'sManual

PartsCatalog

OperatorTrainingMaterial

1Enginewarranty

1.Motioncontrollever

2.Seat6.Fuelcap(bothsides)

3.Seatbelt

4.Parkingbrakelever

1.Ignitionswitch

2.Enginecoolant temperaturewarning light

3.Glowpluglight

4.Powertakeoff(PTO) Switch

5.Mowerdeckliftlever

7.Rollbar

8.Footoperatedmowerlift pedal

Figure6

5.Oilpressurewarninglight

6.Chargeindicatorlight

7.Throttlelever

8.Hourmeter

Procedure

1.Readthemanuals.

2.Viewtheoperatortrainingmaterials.

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Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure5andFigure6).

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleverscontroltheforwardandrearward motionsaswellastheturningofthemachine.Referto DrivingForwardorBackward.

ParkingBrakeLever

Whenevertheengineisshutoff,engagetheparkingbraketo preventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.Toengagethe parkingbrake,pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardandup (

Figure7).Toreleasetheparkingbrake,pushtheparking

brakeleverforwardanddown.

Figure8

1.Footoperateddeckliftlever

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions:Off,On/Preheat, andStart.

Figure7

1.Parkingbrakelever

2.Mowerdeckliftlever

CAUTION

Donotparkthetractionunitonaslope.

HandOperatedDeckLiftLever

Thedeckliftlever(Figure7)activatesthehydrauliccircuit thatraisesandlowersthemowerdeck.Pullbackonthelever toraisethemowerdeckandpushforwardonittolowerit.

FootOperatedDeckLiftPedal

ThrottleLever

Thethrottlelevercontrolsthespeedoftheengine.Moving thethrottleleverforwardtowardtheFastpositionincreases theenginespeed.MovingitrearwardtowardtheSlow positiondecreasestheenginespeed.Thethrottlecontrolsthe speedofthebladesand,inconjunctionwithmotioncontrol levers,controlsgroundspeedofthemachine.Alwaysrunthe machinewiththethrottleintheFastpositionwhencutting grass.

PowerTakeOff(PTO)Switch

Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthemower blades.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine hasoperated.ItoperateswhenthekeyswitchisintheRun position.Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance.

GlowPlugLight(OrangeLight)

Thedeckliftpedal(Figure8)raisesandlowersthemower deck.Theenginemustberunningforyoutousethispedal. Pressdownonthetopoftheliftpedaltoraisethemower deckandonthebottomoftheliftpedaltolowerthemower deck.

Theglowplugindicatorlightturnsonwhentheignition switchisturnedtotheOnposition.Itremainslitfor6 seconds.Whenthelightturnsoff,theengineisreadytobe started.

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EngineCoolantTemperatureWarning Light

Thislightglowsandthecuttingbladesstopiftheengine coolanttemperatureishigh.Ifthemachineisnotstopped andthecoolanttemperaturerisesanother20°F,theengine willstop.

Important:Ifthemowerdeckshutsdownandthe temperaturewarninglightison,pushPTOknobdown, drivetoasafeatarea,movethethrottlelevertothe Slowposition,movethemotioncontrolleversintothe neutrallockedposition,andengagetheparkingbrake. Allowtheenginetoidleforseveralminuteswhileitcools toasafelevel.Stoptheengineandcheckthecooling system;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Length

Width(RearWheels)144.8cm(57inches)

Height(RollBarUp)182.9cm(72inches)

Height(RollBarDown)121.9cm(48inches)

Weight,Model30363N

Weight,Model30464N

Weight,Model30465N

Weight,Model30468N

246.4cm(97inches)

1011kg(2230lb)

1000kg(2206lb)

975kg(2151lb)

971kg(2140lb)

ChargeIndicator

Illuminateswhenthesystemchargingcircuitmalfunctions.

OilPressureWarningLight

Theoilpressurewarninglightglowswhentheoilpressure inenginedropsbelowasafelevel.Iflowoilpressureever occurs,stoptheengineanddeterminethecause.Repairthe damagebeforestartingtheengineagain.

FuelGauge

Thefuelgauge(Figure9)indicatesthequantityoffuel remaininginthefueltanks.

Attachments/Accessories

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

1.Fuelgauge

Figure9

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Operation

•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblendsincold

weather.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine fromthenormaloperatingposition.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof85 dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearingloss throughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

AddingFuel

Useonlyclean,freshdieselfuelorbiodieselfuelswithlow (<500ppm)orultralow(<15ppm)sulfurcontent.The minimumcetaneratingshouldbe40.Purchasefuelin quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin180daystoensurefuel freshness.

Fueltankcapacity:43.5liters(11.5USgallons)

Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures above-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade(No.1-DorNo. 1-D/2-Dblend)belowthattemperature.Useofwintergrade fuelatlowertemperaturesprovideslowerashpointand coldowcharacteristicswhichwilleasestartingandreduce fuellterplugging.

Useofsummergradefuelabove-7°C(20°F)willcontribute towardlongerfuelpumplifeandincreasedpowercompared towintergradefuel.

Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasolineinsteadof dieselfuel.Failuretoobservethiscautionwilldamage theengine.

WARNING

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening.

•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.

BiodieselReady

Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuelofup toB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).Thepetrodiesel portionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.Observethe followingprecautions:

•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmustmeetspecication

ASTMD6751orEN14214.

•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTMD975

orEN590.

•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodieselblends.

•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelasthey

maybedegradedovertime.

•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter

convertingtobiodieselblended.

•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformoreinformation

onbiodiesel.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,when theengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe ignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore thana30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich canignitethefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfrom fuelcanburnyouandothersandcandamage property.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersonthegroundaway fromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removeequipmentfromthe truckortrailerandrefueltheequipmentwithits wheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromafueldispenser nozzle.

•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keepthe nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis complete.

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FillingtheFuelTank

UsingtheRolloverProtection

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

Important:Thefueltanksareconnected,butthe fueldoesnottransferquicklyfromonetanktothe other.Itisimportantwhenllingthatyoupark onalevelsurface.Ifyouparkonahill,youmay inadvertentlyoverllthetanks.

2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Cleanaroundeachfueltankcapandremovethecap.

Important:Donotopenthefueltankswhen parkedonahill.Thefuelcouldspillout.

4.Addfueltobothfueltanks,untilthelevelisevenwith thebottomofthellerneck(Figure10).Donotover

llthefueltanks.

Figure10

1.Bottomofthellerneck

5.Installthefueltankcapssecurely.Wipeupanyfuel thatmayhavespilled.

Note:Ifpossible,llthefueltanksaftereachuse.This willminimizepossiblebuildupofcondensationinsidethe fueltank.

System(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe rollbarintheraisedlockedpositionandusethe seatbelt.

Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatissecuredwith theseatlatch.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e. branches,doorways,electricalwires)before drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact them.

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

1.Tolowertherollbar,removethehairpincotters,push therollbarforwardagainstthesprings,andremove thetwopins(Figure11).

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingOilLevel.

CheckingtheCoolingSystem

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checkthe coolingsystem;refertoCheckingtheCoolingSystem.

CheckingtheHydraulic System

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checkthe hydraulicsystem;refertoCheckingtheHydraulicSystem.

Figure11

1.Rollbar3.Hairpincotter

2.Pin

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2.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure12).

Figure12

1.Pin3.Mountinghole

2.Rollbar

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

Alwayskeeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked positionandusetheseatbelt.

Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions andwarnings.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

3.Installthetwopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpin cotterpins(Figure11).

Important:Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatis securedwiththeseatlatch.

4.Toraisetherollbar,removethehairpincotterpinsand removethetwopins(Figure11).

5.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstallthe twopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotterpins (Figure11).

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwhentherollbar isintheraisedandlockedposition.Donotusetheseat beltwhentherollbarisintheloweredposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.

•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

Figure13

1.SafeZone

2.Usewalkbehindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.

3.Water

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feetandhead isrecommended.

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OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

1.Movethemotioncontrollevers(Figure18)outtothe neutrallockedposition.

2.Pullupandbackontheparkingbrakelevertosetthe parkingbrake(Figure14).Theparkingbrakelever shouldstayrmlyintheengagedposition.

Figure15

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

Figure14

1.Parkingbrakelever

WARNING

Theparkingbrakemaynotholdthemachine parkedonaslopeandcouldcausepersonal injuryorpropertydamage.

Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare chockedorblocked

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pushforwardanddownontheparkingbrakelevertorelease theparkingbrake(Figure14).

1.Raisetherollbarupandlockitintoplace,sitonthe seat,andfastentheseatbelt.

2.Ensurethatthemotioncontrolsareintheneutral lockedposition.

3.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking Brake.

4.MovethePTO(powertakeoff)switchtotheoff position(Figure16).

Figure16

1.Ignitionswitch

2.Throttlecontrol

5.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheFastand Slowpositions(

6.TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheRunposition (Figure17).

Figure16).

3.Glowpluglight

4.Powertakeoffswitch (PTO)

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Theglowpluglightwillturnonfor6seconds.

Important:Makesuretoremovethekeyasthe fuelpumporaccessoriesmayrunandcausethe batterytolosecharge.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhile itisunattended.

Figure17

1.Ignitionswitch

2.Off4.Start

7.Aftertheglowplugindicatorlightgoesout,turnthe keytotheStartposition.Whentheenginesstarts releasethekey.

Important:Usestartingcyclesofnomorethan 15secondsperminutetoavoidoverheatingthe startermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeencompletelydrained.

8.LeavethethrottlemidwaybetweentheSlowandFast positionsuntiltheengineandhydraulicsystemwarm up.

Important:Whenengineisstartedfortherst time,orafteranengineoilchange,oranoverhaul oftheengine,transmission,orwheelmotor, operatethemachinewiththethrottleleverinthe Slowpositioninboththeforwardandreverse directionsforonetotwominutes.Alsooperatethe liftleverandPTOlevertoensureproperoperation ofallparts.Thenshuttheengineoffandcheck uidlevels,checkforoilleaks,looseparts,and anyothernoticeablemalfunctions.

3.Run/glowpug

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

DrivingtheMachine

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin theFastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe Fastthrottlepositionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Themachinecanturnveryrapidly.Youmaylose controlofitandcausepersonalinjuryordamage tomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrake.

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrollevers aremovedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Drivethemachineasfollows:

CAUTION

Shuttheengineoffandwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforecheckingforoilleaks, looseparts,orothermalfunctions.

StoppingtheEngine

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedposition,settheparkingbrake,and movethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition.

2.Lettheengineidlefor60seconds.

3.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffposition( Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Removethekeybeforetransportingorstoringmachine.

Figure17).

•Togostraightforward,slowlypushthemotion

controlleversforward(

Figure18).

•Togostraightbackward,slowlypullthemotion

controlleversrearward(Figure18).

•Toturn,slowthemachinebypullingbackonboth

leversandthenpushforwardontheleveronthe oppositesidefromwhichyouwanttoturn(Figure 18

•Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstothe

neutralposition.

Note:Thefartheryoumovethetractioncontrol leversineitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewill moveinthatdirection.

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1.Motioncontrol lever-neutrallocked position

2.Centerunlockposition

Figure18

OperatingtheMower

RaisingandLoweringtheMowerwith theDeckLiftLever

Thedeckliftleverraisesandlowersthemowerdeck(Figure

19).Theenginemustberunningforyoutousethislever.

Figure19

1.Deckliftlever

3.Forward

•Tolowerthemowerdeck,pushtheleverforward.

4.Backward

•Toraisethemoverdeck,pulltheleverrearward.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrolleversto neutralandtothelockedposition,disengagethepowertake off(PTO),movethethrottletotheSlowposition,andstop theengine.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto SettingtheParkingBrake.Remembertoremovethekeyfrom theignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey attempttomoveoroperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Important:Donotcontinuetoholdtheleverbackor forwardafterthemowerhasfullyraisedorlowered. Doingsowilldamagethehydraulicsystem.

Note:Tolockthemowerdeckinaraisedposition,raisethe deckpastthe15cm(6inch)position,removetheheightofcut stoppin(refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut),andplacethe pininthe15cm(6inch)height-of-cutposition(Figure22).

RaisingandLoweringtheMowerwith theDeckLiftPedal

Thefootoperatedliftpedalraisesandlowersthemowerdeck (Figure20).Theenginemustberunningforyoutousethis pedal.

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Figure20

1.Footoperateddeckliftpedal

•Pressdownonthetopofliftpedaltoraisethemower

deck.

•Pressdownonthebottomofliftpedaltolowerthe

mowerdeck.

Important:Donotcontinuetoholdthepedal downafterthemowerdeckhasbeenfullyraisedor lowered.Doingsowilldamagethehydraulicsystem.

DisengagingthePTO

Todisengage,pushthePTOswitchtotheoffposition.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutisadjustedfrom2.5to15.8cm(1to 6inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsbyrelocatingthe stoppinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Withtheenginerunning,pullbackonthedecklift leveruntilthemowerdeckisfullyraisedandrelease theleverimmediately(Figure22).

2.Toadjust,rotatethestoppinuntiltherollpininit linesupwiththeslotsintheholesintheheight-of-cut bracketandremoveit(Figure22).

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracketcorresponding totheheight-of-cutdesired,insertthepin,androtateit downtolockitinplace(

Note:Therearefourrowsofholepositions(

22).Thetoprowgivesyoutheheightofcutlisted abovethepin.Thesecondrowdowngivesyouthe heightlistedplus6mm(1/4inch).Thethirdrow downgivesyoutheheightlistedplus12mm(1/2inch). Thebottomrowgivesyoutheheightlistedplus18mm (3/4inch).Forthe15.8cm(6inch)positionthereis onlyonehole,locatedinthesecondrow .Thisdoesnot add6mm(1/4inch)tothe15.8cm(6inch)position.

Figure22).

Figure

Note:Tolockthemowerdeckinaraisedposition,raisethe deckpastthe15cm(6inch)position,removetheheightofcut stoppin(refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut),andplacethe pininthe15cm(6inch)height-of-cutposition(

Figure22).

EngagingthePowerTakeOff(PTO)

Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthemower bladesandsomepoweredattachments.

1.Iftheengineiscold,allowtheenginetowarmup5to 10minutesbeforeengagingthePTO.

2.Whileseatedintheseat,releasethepressureonthe tractioncontrolleversandplacetheminneutral.

3.PulluponthePTOswitchtoengageit(Figure21).

1.PTOswitch

Figure21

Figure22

1.Deckliftlever3.Heightofcutstop

2.Stoppin

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4.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersandskidsasrequired.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

AdjustingtheSkid(s)

Mounttheskidsinthelowerpositionwhenoperatingin heightofcutshigherthan64mm(2-1/2inches)andinthe higherpositionwhenoperatinginheightofcutslowerthan 64mm(2-1/2inches).

Note:OnGuardian youcanswitchtheskidtotheoppositesidesofthemower, ippingthemover.Thiswillallowyoutousetheskidslonger beforereplacingthem.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Loosenthescrewatthefrontofeachskid(2skidson Guardiandecksand1skidonside-dischargedecks).

mowers,whentheskidsbecomeworn,

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Afteradjustingtheheight-of-cut,adjusttherollersby removingtheangenut,bushing,spacer,andbolt (Figure24).

Figure23

1.Screw3.Skid

2.Flange-headbolt4.Nut

4.Removetheange-headboltsandnutsfromeachskid.

5.Moveeachskidtothedesiredpositionandsecurethem withtheange-headboltsandnuts.

Note:Onlyusethetoporcentersetsofholestoadjust theskids.Thebottomholesareusedwhenswitching sidesonaGuardianmowerdeck,atwhichtimethey becomethetopholesontheothersideofthemower.

6.Torquethescrewatthefrontofeachskidto9to11 N-m(80to100in-lb).

AdjustingtheRearAnti-Scalp

Figure24

1.Flangenut

2.Bushing5.Bolt

3.Anti-scalproller

4.Spacer

4.Selectaholesotheanti-scalprollerispositionedtothe nearestcorrespondingheight-of-cutdesired(Figure

25).

Figure25

1.38mm(1-1/2inches)3.63mm(2-1/2inches)

2.51mm(2inches)4.76mm(3inches)and higher

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjusttheheight oftherearanti-scalprollers.

5.Installtheangenutbushing,spacer,andbolt.Torque to54-61N-m(40-45ft-lb)(

Figure24).

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AdjustingtheRollers

Mounttherollersinthelowerpositionwhenoperatingin heightofcutshigherthan64mm(2-1/2inches)andinthe higherpositionwhenoperatinginheightofcutslowerthan 64mm(2-1/2inches).

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandsupportitonjack stands.

4.Removethefastenerssecuringeachrolleronyour mowerdeckandmovetherollersupordownas desired;refertoFigure26throughFigure30as applicableforyourmower.

Figure26

AllMowerDecks

1.Frontroller

2.Rollershaft

Figure28

GuardianMowerDecksOnly

1.Bolt3.Nut

2.Frontunder-deckroller4.Bracket

Figure27

GuardianMowerDecksOnly

1.Bolt4.Nut

2.Rearunder-deckroller5.Bracket

3.Spacer

Side-dischargeMowerDecksOnly

1.Bolt4.Nut

2.Chute-sideroller

3.Spacer

Figure29

5.Bracket

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TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove thePTOtoon.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotcrank.

2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove thePTOtooff.Moveeithermotioncontrollever(out ofneutrallockedposition).Trystartingtheengine;the engineshouldnotcrank.Repeatforothercontrollever.

Figure30

Side-dischargeMowerDecksOnly

1.Bolt

2.Rollershaft

5.Installthefastenersasillustrated.

3.Under-deckroller(2)

4.Bracket

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CAUTION

Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,movethe PTOswitchtooffandmovethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedposition.Nowstarttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,releasetheparkingbrake, engagethePTOandriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldstopwithin2seconds.

4.Withoutanoperatorontheseat,engagetheparking brake,movethePTOswitchtooffandmovethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition. Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengineisrunning, centereithermotioncontrol;theengineshouldstop within2seconds.Repeatfortheothermotioncontrol.

5.Withoutanoperatorontheseat,disengagetheparking brake,movethePTOswitchtooff,andmovethe motioncontrolleverstotheneutrallockedposition. Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

UsingtheSCMtoDiagnoseSystem Problems

Themachineisequippedwithastandardcontrolmodule (SCM)monitoringsystemthattracksthefunctionofvarious keysystems.TheSCMislocatedundertherightcontrol panel.Accessitthroughthesidepanelcover(Figure31). Toopenthesidepanelcover,releasethe2latchesandpull outonit.

•Youaresittingontheseatortheparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Thepowertakeoff(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallocked

position

•Theenginetemperatureisbelowthemaximumoperating

temperature.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine whenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfromtheneutrallocked positionwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.Ifyourisefromthe seatwhenthePTOisengagedthereisa1seconddelayand thentheenginestops.

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Figure31

PositioningtheSeat

ChangingtheSeatPosition

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost comfortable.

1.Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlocktheseat (Figure33).

1.Sidepanelcover

2.Latches

OnthefaceoftheSCMare11LEDsthatilluminateto indicatevarioussystemconditions.Sevenoftheselightscan beusedbytheoperatorforsystemdiagnosis.RefertoFigure 32

foradescriptionofwhateachlightmeans.Fordetails onusingtherestoftheSCMfunctions,refertotheService Manual,availablethroughyourAuthorizedToroDistributor.

Figure32

1.Hightemperatureshutdown—theenginetemperaturehas exceededsafelevelsandtheenginehasbeenshutdown. Checkthecoolingsystem.

2.Hightemperaturewarning—theenginetemperatureis approachingunsafelevelsandthemowerdeckhasbeen shutdown.Checkthecoolingsystem.

3.Operatorisintheseat

4.ThePTOisOn

5.Theparkingbrakeisnotengaged

6.ControlsareinNeutral

7.TheSCMisreceivingpowerandisoperational

Figure33

1.Backrestknob3.Lumbarsupport

2.Seatsuspensionknob4.Seatpositionadjustment

adjustmentknob

lever

2.Slidetheseattothedesiredpositionandreleaselever tolockinposition.

3.Verifythattheseathaslockedintoplacebyattempting tomoveitbackandforth.

ChangingtheSeatSuspension

Theseatcanbeadjustedtoprovideasmoothandcomfortable ride.Positiontheseatwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

Withoutsittingontheseat,turntheknobinfronteither directiontoprovidethebestcomfort(

Figure33).

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Figure34

1.Seatsuspensionknob2.Operatorweightsetting

ChangingtheBackPosition

Thebackoftheseatcanbeadjustedtoprovideacomfortable ride.Positionthebackoftheseatwhereitismost comfortable.

Figure35

Toadjustit,turntheknob,undertheright-sidearmrest,in eitherdirectiontoprovidethebestcomfort(Figure33).

ChangingtheLumbarSupport

Thebackoftheseatcanbeadjustedtoprovideacustomized lumbarsupportforyourlowerback.

Toadjustit,turntheknob,undertheleft-sidearmrest,in eitherdirectiontoprovidethebestcomfort(Figure33).

UnlatchingtheSeat

Toaccessthehydraulicandothersystemsundertheseat,you needtounlatchtheseatandswingitforward.

1.Usetheseatpositionadjustmentlevertoslidetheseat allthewayforward.

2.Pushoneoftheseatlatches,locatedbehindandtothe sidesoftheseat,rearwardtounlatchtheseatandpull forwardonthetopoftheseat(Figure35).

1.Seatlatch

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Ifthemachinebreaks,runsoutoffuel,etc.youmayneedto pushit.T odoso,yourstneedtoopenthehydraulicby-pass valves.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Never towthemachinebecausehydraulicdamagemayoccur.

PushingtheMachine

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andturnthe ignitionkeytooff.Movetheleverstotheneutral lockedpositionandapplytheparkingbrake.Remove thekey.

2.Lifttheseat.

3.Rotateeachby-passvalvecounterclockwise1turn

Figure36).

(

Thisallowshydraulicuidtoby-passthepump enablingthewheelstoturn.

Important:Donotrotatetheby-passvalvesmore than1turn.Thispreventsvalvesfromcomingout ofthebodyandcausinguidtorunout.

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Figure36

1.Rightby-passvalve

4.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing.

2.Leftby-passvalve

WARNING

Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreasesthe possibilityofbackwardtip-overandcouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingauniton aramp.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;Donotuse individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurfacewider thantheunit.

•Donotexceeda15degreeanglebetweenramp andgroundorbetweenrampandtrailerortruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunitup aramptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

ChangingtoMachineOperation

Rotateeachby-passvalveclockwise1turnandhandtighten them(torqueofapproximately8N-m(71in-lb)(Figure36).

Note:Donotovertightentheby-passvalves.

Themachinewillnotdriveunlessby-passvalvesareturnedin.

LoadingMachines

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersortrucks. Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond thereartiresisrecommendedinsteadofindividualrampsfor eachsideoftheunit( thetractorframeextendsbackbetweentherearwheelsand servesasastopfortippingbackward.Havingafullwidth rampprovidesasurfacefortheframememberstocontactif theunitstartstotipbackward.Ifitisnotpossibletouseone fullwidthramp,useenoughindividualrampstosimulatea fullwidthcontinuousramp.

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheanglesdonot exceed15degrees(Figure37).Asteeperanglemaycause mowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfrom ramptotrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausethe unittotipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position thetrailerortrucksoitisonthedownsideoftheslopeand therampextendsuptheslope.Thiswillminimizetheramp angle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

Figure37).Thelowerrearsectionof

Figure37

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

2.Fullwidthramp4.Fullwidthramp—sideview

Important:Donotattempttoturntheunitwhileonthe ramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

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TransportingMachines

OperatingTips

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcanlead toaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway withoutsigns,lights,and/ormarkingsrequiredby localregulations.

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarylightingand markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafety instructions.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.

Totransportthemachine:

•Ensurethatyourvehicle,hitch,safetychains,andtrailer

areadequatefortheloadyouarepullingandthatthey meetalllocaltrafcregulationsforyourarea.

•Lockthebrakeandblockthewheels.

•Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith

straps,chains,cable,orropesasrequiredbylocaltrafc regulationsinyourarea(Figure38).

FastThrottleSetting/GroundSpeed

Tomaintainenoughpowerforthemachineanddeckwhile mowing,operatetheengineatthefastthrottlepositionand adjustyourgroundspeedforconditions.Agoodruleto followis:decreasegroundspeedastheloadonthecutting bladesincreases;andincreasegroundspeedasloadonthe bladesdecreases.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontoavoidmakingrutsintheturf overtime.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

SelecttheProperHeight-of-CutSetting toSuitConditions

1.Fronttie-down(leftside shown)

Figure38

Removeapproximately25mm(1inch)ornomorethan1/3 ofthegrassbladewhencutting.Inexceptionallylushand densegrass,youmayhavetoslowdowntheforwardspeed and/orraisetheheight-of-cuttothenexthighersetting.

Important:Ifcuttingmorethat1/3ofthegrassblade off,orinsparselonggrassordryconditions,theuse ofatsailbladesisrecommendedtoreduceair-borne chaff,debris,anddeckdrivecomponentstrain.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.

KeeptheMowerClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower

2.Reartie-downs

aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

Toreducetheriskofrehazard,keeptheengine,mufer, batterycompartment,parkingbrake,cuttingunits,andfuel storagecompartmentfreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease. Cleanupanyspilledoilorfuel.

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BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthebladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineToro replacementblade.RefertoServicingtheCuttingBlades.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Important:Refertoyour

Engine Operator's Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Note:LookingforanElectricalSchematicorHydraulicSchematicforyourmachine?Downloadafreecopyoftheschematicby visitingwww .T oro.comandsearchingforyourmachinefromtheManualslinkonthehomepage.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst10hours

Aftertherst50hours

Aftertherst200hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthealternatorbelttension.

•Torquetheframemountingbolts.

•Torquewheellugnuts.

•Changethemowerdeckgearboxlubricant

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Changethehydraulicoilandlter.

•Testthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checktheenginecoolantlevel.

•Cleantheradiatorwithcompressedair(donotusewater)

•Checkthehydraulicuidlevel.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

Every50hours

Every150hours

Every200hours

Every400hours

Every800hours

Every1,500hours

Every2years

•Greasethebearingandbushinggreasettings.

•Checkbatterycableconnections.

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checktheconditionofthebladedrivebeltsonthemowerdeck.

•Checkthelubricantinthemowerdeckgearbox.

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Inspectcoolingsystemhosesandseals.Replacethemifcrackedortorn.

•Checkthealternatorbelttension.

•Torquewheellugnuts.

•Changethemowerdeckgearboxlubricant

•Servicetheaircleaner.

•Replacethefuelltercanister.

•Checkthefuellinesandconnections.

•Changethehydraulicoilandlter.

•Inspectenginevalveclearance.RefertoyourEngineOperator'sManual.

•Replacemovinghoses

•Drainandcleanthefueltank.

•Flushandreplacecoolingsystemuid.

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DailyMaintenanceChecklist

Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.

Fortheweekof: MaintenanceCheckItem

Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.

CheckSafetyInterlock Operation

CheckGrassDeectorin DownPosition(ifapplicable)

CheckParkingBrake Operation

CheckFuelLevel

CheckHydraulicOilLevel

CheckEngineOilLevel

CheckCoolingSystemFluid Level

CheckDrainWater/Fuel Separator

CheckAirFilterRestriction Indicator

CheckRadiator&Screenfor Debris

CheckUnusualEngine Noises

CheckUnusualOperating Noises

CheckHydraulicHosesfor Damage

CheckFluidLeaks

CheckTirePressure

CheckInstrumentOperation

CheckConditionofBlades

LubricateAllGreaseFittings

Touch-upDamagedPaint

1.Checkglowplugandinjectornozzles,ifhardstarting,excesssmokeorroughrunningisnoted.

Sat.Sun.

2.Immediatelyaftereverywashing,regardlessoftheintervallisted.

3.Ifindicatorshowsred

NotationforAreasofConcern

Inspectionperformedby:

ItemDate

Information

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CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

Figure39

ServiceIntervalChart

Premaintenance Procedures

Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthismachine aredesignedtoremainonthecoverafterremoval. Loosenallofthefastenersoneachcoverafewturnsso thatthecoverisloosebutstillattached,thengoback andloosenthemuntilthecovercomesfree.Thiswill preventyoufromaccidentallystrippingtheboltsfree oftheretainers.

Lubrication

GreasingtheBearingsand Bushings

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Themachinehasgreasettingsthatmustbelubricated regularlywithNo.2GeneralPurposeLithiumBaseGrease. Ifthemachineisoperatedundernormalconditions,lubricate allbearingsandbushingsafterevery50hoursofoperation. Bearingsandbushingsmustbelubricateddailywhen operatingconditionsareextremelydustyanddirty.Dusty anddirtyoperatingconditionscouldcausedirttogetinto thebearingsandbushings,resultinginacceleratedwear. Lubricatethegreasettingsimmediatelyaftereverywashing, regardlessofintervalspecied.

1.Wipethegreasettingscleansoforeignmattercannot beforcedintothebearingorbushing.

2.Pumpgreaseintothettings.

3.Wipeoffexcessgrease.

Figure40andFigure41illustratethelocationsofthegrease ttings.

Important:Thettingsontheaxlesofthecasterwheels arenotillustrated.Ensurethatyougreasethesettings aswell.

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Figure40

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Figure41

Note:Bearinglifecanbenegativelyaffectedbyimproper

washdownprocedures.Donotwashdowntheunitwhenit isstillhotandavoiddirectinghigh-pressureorhighvolume sprayatthebearingsorseals.

ServicingtheMowerDeck GearBoxLubricant

ThegearboxisdesignedtooperatewithSAE80-90gear lube.Althoughthegearboxisshippedwithlubricantfrom thefactory,checkthelevelbeforeoperatingthecuttingunit forthersttimeandevery150operatinghoursthereafter. Changethelubricantinthegearboxevery400operating hours.

CheckingtheMowerDeckGearBox Lubricant

ServiceInterval:Every150hours

1.Positionthemachineandcuttingunitonalevelsurface.

2.Lowerthemowerdecktothe2.5cm(1inch) height-of-cut.

3.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

4.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

5.Liftthefootrest,exposingthetopofthemowerdeck.

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6.Removethedipstick/llplugfromthetopofthegear

G004501

123456

box(Figure42)andmakesurethatthelubricantis betweenthemarksonthedipstick.

Figure42

1.Fillpluganddipstick

EngineMaintenance

AirCleanerMaintenance

•Checktheaircleanerbodyfordamagewhichcould

possiblycauseanairleak.Replaceadamagedaircleaner body.Checkthewholecleanairintakesystemforleaks, damage,orloosehoseclamps.

•Servicetheaircleanerlterwhentheaircleanerindicator

(Figure43)showsredorevery400hours(morefrequently inextremelydustyordirtyconditions).Donotover servicetheairlter.

7.Ifthelubricantlevelislow,addenoughlubricantuntil thelevelisbetweenthemarksonthedipstick.

Note:Donotoverllorthegearboxmaybedamaged.

ChangingtheMowerDeckGearBox Lubricant

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

1.Positionthemachineandcuttingunitonalevelsurface.

2.Lowerthemowerdecktothe2.5cm(1inch) height-of-cut.

3.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

4.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

5.Liftthefootrest,exposingthetopofthemowerdeck.

6.Removethedipstick/llplugfromthetopofthegear box(Figure42).

7.Placeafunnelanddrainpanunderthedrainplug locatedunderthefrontofthegearboxandremovethe plug,drainingthelubricantintothepan.

8.Replacethedrainplug.

9.Addenoughlubricant,approximately283ml(12oz.), untilthelevelisbetweenthemarksonthedipstick.

Note:Donotoverllorthegearboxmaybedamaged.

Figure43

1.Aircleanercover5.Aircleanerindicator

2.Gasket

3.Filter7.Rubberoutletvalve

4.Aircleanerbody

6.Aircleanerlatch

•Besurethecoverisseatedcorrectlyandsealswiththe

aircleanerbody.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every400hours

1.Pullthelatchoutwardandrotatetheaircleanercover counter-clockwise(Figure43).

2.Removethecoverfromtheaircleanerbody(Figure

43).

3.Beforeremovingthelter,uselowpressureair(40psi, cleananddry)tohelpremovelargeaccumulationsof debrispackedbetweenoutsideofprimarylterand thecanister.

Thiscleaningprocesspreventsdebrisfrommigrating intotheintakewhentheprimarylterisremoved.

Important:Avoidusinghighpressureairwhich couldforcedirtthroughthelterintotheintake tract.

4.Removeandreplacetheprimarylter(

Figure43).

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Important:Donotcleantheusedelementto avoiddamagetotheltermedia.

5.Inspectthenewlterforshippingdamage,checking thesealingendofthelterandthebody.

Important:Donotuseadamagedelement.

6.Ensurethatthefoamgasketisinplaceinthecover andthatitisnottornordamaged( damaged,replaceit.

7.Insertthenewlterbyapplyingpressuretotheouter rimoftheelementtoseatitinthecanister.

Important:Donotapplypressuretotheexible centerofthelter.

8.Cleanthedirtejectionportlocatedintheremovable cover,asfollows:

A.Removetherubberoutletvalvefromthecover

(Figure43).

B.Cleanthecavity.

C.Replacetheoutletvalve.

9.Installthecoverorientingtherubberoutletvalveina downwardposition—betweenapproximately5:00to 7:00whenviewedfromtheend.

10.Resettheindicator(

Figure43)ifshowingred.

Figure43).Ifitis

TheoillevelshouldbeuptotheFullmarkonthe dipstick.

Figure44

1.Dipstick

3.IftheoillevelisbelowtheFullmark,removethell cap(Figure44)andaddoiluntilthelevelreachesthe Fullmarkonthedipstick.

Important:Donotoverll.

2.Oilll

ServicingtheEngineOil

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Theengineisshippedwithoilinthecrankcase;however,the oillevelmustbecheckedbeforeandaftertheengineisrst started.Checkoillevelbeforeeachday'soperationoreach timemachineisused.

Thecrankcasecapacityisapproximately3.8liters(4quarts) withthelter.Usehigh-qualityengineoilthatmeetsthe followingspecications:

•APIClassicationLevelRequired:CH-4,CI-4orhigher.

•Preferredoil:SAE15W-40(above-17°C(0°F)

•Alternateoil:SAE10W-30or5W-30(alltemperatures)

Note:T oroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefromyour distributorineither15W-40or10W-30viscosity.Seethe partscatalogforpartnumbers.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthemower deck,movethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition, stoptheengine,andremovethekeyfromtheignition switch.Openthehood.

Note:Useacleanfunneltopreventspills.

4.Installtheoilllcapandclosethehood.

ChangingtheEngineOilAndFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every150hours

Changetheoilandlterinitiallyafterrst50hoursof operationandthenevery150hoursofoperationthereafter.If possible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingtheoilbecause warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmorecontaminantsthan coldoil.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Openthehood.

3.Setadrainpanundertheoilpanandinlinewiththe drainplug(

Figure45).

2.Removethedipstick(Figure44),wipeitclean,and installthedipstick.Removethedipstickandcheckthe oillevel.

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Figure45

1.Oillter

4.Cleantheareaaroundthedrainplug.

2.Drainplug

FuelSystem Maintenance

Note:RefertoAddingFuelforproperfuel recommendations.

DANGER

Undercertainconditions,dieselfuelandfuel vaporsarehighlyammableandexplosive.Are orexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothersand cancausepropertydamage.

•Useafunnelandllthefueltankoutdoors,in anopenarea,whentheengineisoffandiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuel tothefueltankuntilthelevelistothebottom ofthellerneck.

5.Removethedrainplugandallowtheoiltoowinto drainpan.

6.Removeandreplacetheoillter(

7.Aftertheoilisdrained,installthedrainplugandwipe upanyoilthatisspilled.

8.Fillthecrankcasewithoil;refertoCheckingtheEngine OilLevel.

Figure45).

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstayaway fromanopenameorwherefuelfumesmaybe ignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinaclean,safety-approvedcontainer andkeepthecapinplace.

ServicingtheWaterSeparator

ServiceInterval:Every400hours

Drainwaterorothercontaminantsfromwaterseparator (Figure46)daily.Replaceltercanisterafterevery400hours ofoperation.

1.Placeacleancontainerunderthefuellter.

2.Loosenthedrainplugonthebottomofthelter canister.

Figure46

1.Waterseparatorltercanister

3.Cleantheareawheretheltercanistermounts.

4.Removetheltercanisterandcleanthemounting surface.

5.Lubricatethegasketontheltercanisterwithcleanoil.

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6.Installtheltercanisterbyhanduntilthegasket contactsmountingsurface,thenrotateitanadditional 1/2turn.

7.Tightenthedrainplugonthebottomofthelter canister.

CleaningtheFuelTank

ServiceInterval:Every2years

Drainandcleanfueltankevery2years.Also,removeand cleanthein-linestrainersafterdrainingthetank.Useclean dieselfueltoushoutthetank.

Important:Drainandcleanthetankifthefuelsystem becomescontaminatedorifthemachineistobestored foranextendedperiod.

FuelLinesandConnections

ServiceInterval:Every400hours

Checkthefuellinesandconnectionsevery400hoursor yearly,whichevercomesrst.Inspectthemfordeterioration, damage,chafng,orlooseconnections.

BleedingtheFuelSystem

CAUTION

Theenginemaystartduringthisprocedure. Movingfansandbeltsinarunningenginecan severelyinjureyouorbystanders.

Keephands,ngers,looseclothing/jewelry, andhairawayfromtheenginefanandbelt duringthisprocedure.

5.LeavethekeyintheOnpositionuntilasolidstream offuelowsoutaroundthescrew .

6.TightenthescrewandturnkeytotheOffposition.

Note:Normally,theengineshouldstartafterabove bleedingproceduresarefollowed.However,ifengine doesnotstart,airmaybetrappedbetweeninjection pumpandinjectors;refertoBleedingAirFromthe Injectors.

BleedingAirFromtheInjectors

Note:Thisprocedureshouldbeusedonlyifthefuelsystem

hasbeenpurgedofairthroughnormalprimingprocedures andenginewillnotstart;refertoBleedingtheFuelSystem.

1.Placearagunderthepipeconnectioncomingfrom theinjectionpumptotheNo.1injectornozzleas illustratedinFigure48.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.Ensurethatthe fueltankisatleasthalffull.

2.Unlatchandraisethehood.

3.Placearagundertheairbleedscrewonthefuel injectionpumpandopenit(Figure47).

Figure47

1.Fuelinjectionpumpbleedscrew

4.TurnthekeyintheignitionswitchtotheOnposition.

Theelectricfuelpumpwillbeginoperation,thereby forcingairoutaroundtheairbleedscrew .

Figure48

1.PipeconnectionfromtheinjectionpumptotheNo.1 injectornozzle

2.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

3.TurntheignitionkeytheStartpositionandwatchthe fuelowaroundtheconnector.

CAUTION

Theenginemaystartduringthisprocedure. Movingfansandbeltsinarunningenginecan severelyinjureyouorbystanders.

Keephands,ngers,looseclothing/jewelry, andhairawayfromtheenginefanandbelt duringthisprocedure.

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4.Tightenthepipeconnectorsecurelywhenitattainsa solidow .

ElectricalSystem

5.TurnthekeytotheOffposition.

6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheremainingnozzles.

Maintenance

Important:Wheneverworkingwiththeelectrical system,alwaysdisconnectthebatterycables,negative (-)cablerst,topreventpossiblewiringdamagefrom short-outs.

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

Keepthetopofthebatteryclean.Ifyoustorethemachinein alocationwheretemperaturesareextremelyhigh,thebattery willrundownmorerapidlythanifthemachineisstoredin alocationwheretemperaturesarecool.

Keepthetopofthebatterycleanbywashingitperiodically withabrushdippedinammoniaorbicarbonateofsoda solution.Flushthetopsurfacewithwateraftercleaningit. Donotremovethellcapswhilecleaningthebattery.

Thebatterycablesmustbetightontheterminalstoprovide goodelectricalcontact.

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

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

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WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

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

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

StoringtheBattery

Ifthemachinewillbestoredmorethan30days,removethe batteryandchargeitfully.Eitherstoreitonashelforon themachine.Leavethecablesdisconnectedifitisstoredon themachine.Storethebatteryinacoolatmospheretoavoid quickdeteriorationofthechargeinthebattery.T oprevent thebatteryfromfreezing,makesureitisfullycharged.The specicgravityofafullychargedbatteryis1.265-1.299.

1.Sidepanelcover

Figure49

2.Latches

CheckingtheFuses

Thefusesarelocatedunderthecontrolpanel.Accessthem throughthesidepanelcover(Figure49).Toopentheside panelcover,releasethe2latchesandpulloutonit.

Ifthemachinestopsorhasotherelectricalsystemissues, checkthefuses.Graspeachfuseinturnandremovethem oneatatime,checkingtoseeifanyareblown.Ifyouneed toreplaceafuse,alwaysusethesametypeandamperage

ratedfuseastheoneyouarereplacing,otherwiseyoucould damagetheelectricalsystem(refertothedecalnexttothe

fuses(Figure50)foradiagramofeachfuseanditsamperage).

Note:Ifafuseblowsfrequently,youprobablyhaveashort intheelectricalsystemandshouldhaveitservicedbya qualiedservicetechnician.

Figure50

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DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthepressureafterevery50operatinghoursormonthly, whicheveroccursrst(Figure51).

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartires.The correctairpressureis103kPa(15psi)inthereartiresand 172kPa(25psi)inthecasterwheels.Uneventirepressure cancauseunevencut.Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldto getthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Figure52

Figure51

ReplacingtheCastorWheels andBearings

1.Obtainanewcasterwheelassembly,conebearings,and bearingsealsforyourAuthorizedToroDistributor.

2.Removethelocknutfromtheboltholdingthecastor wheelassemblybetweenthecastorfork(Figure52).

1.Nut

2.Bearingspacer

3.Outerbearingseal

4.Conebearing9.Casterfork

5.Innerbearingseal

3.Graspthecastorwheelandslidetheboltoutofthe forkorpivotarm.

4.Discardtheoldcasterwheelandbearings.

5.Assemblethecastorwheelbypushingthecone bearingsandseals,packedwithgrease,intothewheel hub,positionedasshowninFigure52.

6.Slidethespacerintothewheelhubthroughthe bearings,captivatingthespacerinsidethewheelhub with2bearingspacers.

Important:Ensurethattheseallipsarenot foldedin.

7.Installthecastorwheelassemblybetweenthecastor forkandsecureitinplacewiththeboltandlocknut.

8.Tightenthenutuntilthewheelnolongerspinsfreely, thenbackitoffjustuntilthewheelspinsfreely.

6.Spacer

7.Casterwheel

8.Axlebolt

9.Attachagreaseguntothegreasettingonthecaster wheelandllitwithNo.2GeneralPurposeLithium BaseGrease.

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CoolingSystem Maintenance

DANGER

Dischargeofhotpressurizedcoolantortouching hotradiatorandsurroundingpartscancausesevere burns.

•Donotremovetheradiatorcapwhentheengine ishot.Alwaysallowtheenginetocoolatleast 15minutesoruntiltheradiatorcapiscool enoughtotouchwithoutburningyourhand beforeremovingtheradiatorcap.

•Donottouchradiatorandsurroundingparts thatarehot.

DANGER

Therotatingfananddrivebeltcancausepersonal injury.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutthecovers inplace.

•Keepngers,handsandclothingclearof rotatingfananddrivebelt.

1.Checkthelevelofthecoolantintheexpansiontank (

Figure53).Thecoolantlevelshouldbebetweenthe

marksonthesideofthetank.

Figure53

1.Expansiontank

2.Ifcoolantlevelislow ,removetheexpansiontankcap andreplenishthesystem.Donotoverll.

3.Installtheexpansiontankcap.

•Shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey beforeperformingmaintenance.

CAUTION

Swallowingenginecoolantcancausepoisoning.

•Donotswallowenginecoolant.

•Keepoutofreachfromchildrenandpets.

CheckingtheCoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Thecoolingsystemislledwitha50/50solutionofwater andpermanentethyleneglycolantifreeze.Checkthelevelof thecoolantintheexpansiontankatthebeginningofeachday beforestartingtheengine.Thecapacityofthecoolingsystem is7.5liters(6quarts).

CleaningtheRadiator

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every1,500hours

Every200hours

Every2years

Topreventtheenginefromoverheating,theradiatormust bekeptclean.Normally,checktheradiatordailyand,if necessary,cleananydebrisofftheseparts.However,itwill benecessarytocheckandcleantheradiatorfrequentlyin extremelydustyanddirtyconditions.

Note:Ifthemowerdeckorengineshutsoffdueto overheating,rstchecktheradiatorforexcessivebuildupof debris.

Cleantheradiatorasfollows:

1.Openthehood.

2.Workingfromthefansideoftheradiator,blowout debriswithlowpressure(50psi)compressedair(do notusewater).Repeatthestepfromthefrontofthe radiatorandagainfromthefanside.

3.Aftertheradiatoristhoroughlycleaned,cleanout debristhatmayhavecollectedinthechannelatthe radiatorbase.

4.Closethehood.

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BrakeMaintenance

5.Securetheswitchjamnuts.

6.Testtheadjustmentasfollows:

AdjustingtheParkingBrake InterlockSwitch

1.Stopthemachine,movethecontrolleversfullyinto theneutral-lockedposition,settheparkingbrake,and removetheignitionkey.

2.Removetheboltssecuringthefrontpanelandremove thepanel(

1.Frontpanelbolts

Figure54).

Figure54

A.Ensurethattheparkingbrakeisengagedandyou

arenotsittingontheseat,thenstarttheengine.

B.Movethecontrolleversoutoftheneutrallocked

position.

Theengineshouldstop.Ifnot,recheckthe adjustmentyoumadetotheswitch.

7.Installthefrontpanel.

3.Loosenthetwojamnutssecuringtheparkingbrake interlockswitchtothemountingbracket.

Figure55

1.Brakeshaftsensor

2.Jamnuts

4.Movetheswitchupordownonthebracketuntilthe distancebetweenthebrakeshaftsensorandtheswitch plungeris3.9mm(5/32inch)(Figure55).

3.Parkingbrakeinterlock switch

4.5/32inch(3.9mm)

Note:Makesurethebrakeshaftsensordoesnot contacttheswitchplunger.

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BeltMaintenance

CheckingtheAlternatorBelt

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Aftertherst10hours

2.Removethebeltcoversfromthetopofthecuttingunit andsetthecoversaside.

3.Usingabreakerbarorsimilartool,movetheidler pulleyforthetopbelt( drivebelttoreleasethebelttensionandallowthebelt tobeslippedoffthepulleys.

Figure57)awayfromthetop

Checktensionofalternatorbelt( operatinghours.

1.Apply10lbofforcetothealternatorbelt,midway betweenthepulleys.

2.Ifthedeectionisnot10mm(3/8inch),loosenthe alternatormountingbolts.

Figure56

1.Mountingbolt2.Alternator

Figure56)afterevery200

Figure57

1.T opbelt3.Bottombelt

2.T opidlerpulley4.Bottomidlerpulley

4.Usingabreakerbarorsimilartool,movetheidler pulleyforthebottombelt(Figure57)awayfromthe bottomdrivebelttoreleasethebelttensionandallow thebelttobeslippedoffthepulleys.

5.Routeanewbeltaroundthegearboxpulley,bottom spindlepulleys,andidlerpulleyassemblyasshownin Figure57.

6.Routeanewbeltaroundthetopspindlepulleysand idlerpulleyassemblyasshownin

7.Installthebeltcovers.

Figure57.

3.Increaseordecreasethealternatorbelttensionand tightenthebolts.

4.Checkthedeectionofthebeltagaintoensurethat thetensioniscorrect.

ReplacingtheBladeDrive Belts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Thebladedrivebelts,tensionedbythespringloadedidler pulleys,areverydurable.However,aftermanyhoursofuse, thebeltswillshowsignsofwear.Signsofawornbeltare: squealingwhenbeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhencutting grass,frayededges,burnmarksandcracks.Replacethebelts ifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.Lowerthecuttingunittothe25mm(1inch)heightof cutsetting,movethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition, stoptheengine,settheparkingbrake,andremovethe ignitionkey .

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ControlsSystem

andswitchbodyis0.4to1mm(0.015to0.045inch) (Figure59).

Maintenance

AdjustingtheControlLever NeutralInterlockSwitch

1.Stopthemachine,movethecontrolleversfullyinto theneutral-lockedposition,settheparkingbrake,and removetheignitionkey.

2.Removetheboltssecuringthefrontpanelandremove thepanel(Figure58).

5.Securetheswitch.

6.Repeatsteps3to5fortheotherlever.

7.Installthefrontpanel.

AdjustingtheControlLever NeutralReturn

Ifthemotioncontrolleversdonotalignwiththeneutralslots whenreleasedfromthereversedriveposition,adjustmentis required.Adjusteachlever,spring,androdseparately.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheboltssecuringthefrontpanelandremove thepanel(Figure60).

Figure58

1.Frontpanelbolts

3.Loosenthe2screwssecuringtheinterlockswitch (Figure59).

Figure60

1.Frontpanelbolts

4.Moveoneoftheleverstotheneutralpositionbutnot locked(Figure62).

5.Pulltheleverbackuntiltheclevispin(onanarm abovethepivotshaft)contactstheendoftheslot(just beginningtoputpressureonthespring)(Figure61).

Figure59

1.Controllever3.Screws

2.Neutralinterlockswitch

4.Holdingthecontrolleveragainsttheframe,movethe switchtowardtheleveruntilthedistancebetweenlever

4.0.4to1mm(0.015to

0.045inch)

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AdjustingtheTractionDrive forNeutral

Thisadjustmentmustbemadewithdrivewheelsturning.

DANGER

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailtosupport machineandcauseaseriousinjury.

•Usejackstandswhensupportingmachine.

Figure61

1.Clevispin

2.Slot

3.Jamnuts

6.Checkwherethecontrolleverisrelativetonotchin console(Figure62).Itshouldbecenteredallowing levertopivotoutwardtotheneutrallockposition.

4.Adjustmentbolt

5.Y oke

•Donotusehydraulicjacks.

WARNING

Theenginemustberunningtoperformthis adjustment.Contactwithmovingpartsorhot surfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothing,andotherbody partsawayfromrotatingparts,mufer,andother hotsurfaces.

1.Raisetheframeontostablejackstandssothatthedrive wheelscanrotatefreely.

2.Slideseatforward,unlatchit,andswingitupand forward.

3.Disconnecttheelectricalconnectorfromtheseat safetyswitch.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacross terminalsinthewiringharnessconnector.

4.Starttheengine,ensurethatthethrottleleverismidway betweentheFastandSlowpositions,andreleasethe parkingbrake

Figure62

1.Neutralposition2.Neutrallockedposition

7.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthenutandjamnut againsttheyoke(Figure61).

8.Applyingslightrearwardpressureonthemotion controllever,turntheheadoftheadjustmentbolt intheappropriatedirectionuntilthecontrolleveris centeredintheneutrallockposition(

Note:Keepingrearwardpressureontheleverwill keepthepinattheendoftheslotandallowthe adjustmentbolttomovethelevertotheappropriate position.

9.Tightenthenutandjamnut(Figure61).

10.Repeatsteps4through9fortheothercontrollever.

11.Installthefrontpanel.

Figure61).

Note:Themotioncontrolleversmustbeinthe neutrallockedpositionwhilemakinganyadjustments.

5.Adjustthepumprodlengthononesidebyrotating thehexshaft,intheappropriatedirection,untilthe correspondingwheelisstillorslightlycreepingin reverse(Figure63).

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13.Removethejackstands.

AdjustingtheMaximum GroundSpeed

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheboltssecuringthefrontpanelandremove thepanel(

Figure64).

Figure63

1.Rightpumprod5.JamNut

2.Leftpumprod6.Hexshaft

3.Balljoint7.Balljoint

4.Bolt

6.Movethemotioncontrolleverforwardandreverse, thenbacktoneutral.Thewheelmuststopturningor slightlycreepinreverse.

7.MovethethrottlelevertotheFastposition.Makesure wheelremainsstoppedorslightlycreepsinreverse, adjustifnecessary.

8.Repeatsteps5through7fortheotherside.

9.Tightenthejamnutsattheballjoints(Figure61).

10.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowpositionandstop theengine.

11.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness connectorandplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.

WARNING

Electricalsystemwillnotperformproper safetyshutoffwithjumperwireinstalled.

•Removejumperwirefromwireharness connectorandplugconnectorintoseat switchwhenadjustmentiscompleted.

•Neveroperatethisunitwithjumper installedandseatswitchbypassed.

12.Lowertheseatintoposition.

Figure64

1.Frontpanelbolts

4.Loosenthejamnutonthestopboltforoneofthe controllevers(Figure65).

Figure65

1.Stopbolt

2.Controllever4.1.5mm(0.060inch)

5.Threadthestopboltallthewayin(awayfromthe controllever).

6.Pushthecontrolleverallthewayforwarduntilitstops andholditthere.

3.Jamnut

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7.Threadthestopboltout(towardsthecontrollever) untilthereisagapof1.5mm(0.060inch)betweenthe headofthestopboltandthecontrollever.

8.Tightenthejamnuttosecurethestopboltinplace.

9.Repeatsteps4through8fortheothercontrollever.

10.Installthefrontpanel.

Note:Ifyouwishtoreducethemaximummachinespeed, setthespeedforbothcontrolleversasdirectedabove,then backeachstopboltoutanequalamounttowardthecontrol leveruntilyoureachthemaximumspeedyoudesire(youwill likelyhavetotestyouradjustmentseveraltimes).Ensurethat themachinedrivesstraightanddoesnotturnwhenboth controlleversarepushedallthewayforward.Ifthemachine turns,youdonothavethestopboltsevenlysetandwillneed toadjustthemfurther.

AdjustingtheTracking

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltssecuringthecontrollevers(Figure66)

Figure66

1.Controllever

2.Controlleverpost

3.Bolts

4.Havesomeonepushthecontrolleverposts(notthe controllevers)allthewayforwardintothemaximum speedpositionandholdthemthere.

Figure67

5.Adjustthecontrolleverssothattheylineup( andtightenthebolts,securingtheleverstotheposts.

Figure67)

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HydraulicSystem Maintenance

Thereservoirislledatthefactorywithapproximately

4.7liters(5quarts)ofhighqualitytractor transmission/hydraulicuid.Therecommended replacementuidisasfollows:

ToroPremiumTransmission/HydraulicTractorFluid

(Availablein5gallonpailsor55gallondrums.Seeparts catalogorTorodistributorforpartnumbers.)

Alternateuids:IftheTorouidisnotavailable,Mobil®424 hydraulicuidmaybeused.

Note:Torowillnotassumeresponsibilityfordamagecaused byimpropersubstitutions.

Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless,makingit difculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditiveforthehydraulic systemoilisavailablein20ml(2/3oz.)bottles.Onebottle issufcientfor15-221iters(4-6gal)ofhydraulicoil.Order partnumber44-2500fromyourauthorizedTorodistributor.

CheckingtheHydraulic System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Checkthelevelofthehydraulicuidbeforetheengineisrst startedanddailythereafter.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.Placethe controlsintheneutrallockedpositionandstartthe engine.RunengineatlowestpossibleRPMtopurge thesystemofair.DonotengagethePTO.Raise thedecktoextendliftcylinders,stoptheengine,and removethekey.

2.Raisetheseattoaccessthehydraulicuidtank.

3.Removethehydraulicllcap(Figure68)fromller neck.

Figure68

1.Dipstick2.Fillcap

4.Removethedipstickandwipeitwithacleanrag (Figure68).

5.Placethedipstickintothellerneck;thenremoveit andchecklevelofuid(Figure68).

Iflevelisnotwithinnotchedareaofthedipstick,add enoughhighqualityhydraulicuidtoraiselevelto withinthenotchedarea.Donotoverll.

6.Replacethedipstickandthreadthellcapnger-tight ontollerneck.

7.Checkallhosesandttingsforleaks.

ChangingtheHydraulicOil andFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst200hours

Every800hours

Initially,replacethehydraulicoillteraftertherst200hours ofoperation.

Replacethelterandoilafterevery800hoursofoperation.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Placealargepanunderthehydraulicreservoirand transmissioncaseandremovetheplugs,drainingallof thehydraulicuid(

Figure69).

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Figure69

1.Hydraulicreservoirdrain plug

2.Filter

4.Cleantheareaaroundthehydraulicoillterand removeit(Figure69).

5.Immediatelyinstallanewhydraulicoillter.

6.Installthehydraulicreservoirandtransmissioncase drainplugs.

7.Fillthereservoirtotheproperlevel;refertoChecking theHydraulicFluid.

3.Transmissioncasedrain plug

MowerDeck Maintenance

WARNING

Ifyouraisethemachineusingonlyajacktosupport itwhileyouworkunderthemowerdeck,thejack couldtip,causingthemowerdecktofall,crushing youorbystanders.

Alwayssecurethemachinewithatleast2jack standswhenyouhavethemowerdeckraised.

CAUTION

Onthetopofthemowerdeckaretwolinksthat connectthemtotheframe.Connectedtotheselinks aretorsionspringthatareundertension(

70).Ifyoudisconnectthelinkthestoredenergyin thetorsionspringwillbereleasedandcouldcause thelinkstomove,damagingyourhandsorngers.

Becarefulwhenremovingthemowerdeckfrom theframeandsecurethelinksbeforedisconnecting themfromtheframe.

Figure

8.Starttheengineandcheckforoilleaks.Allowthe enginetorunforaboutveminutes,thenshutitoff.

9.Aftertwominutes,checkthelevelofthehydraulic uid;refertoCheckingtheHydraulicFluid.

Figure70

1.Link2.T orsionspring

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges, whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthebladesdailyforsharpness,andforanywear ordamage.Sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineToro replacementblade.

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DANGER

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

Inspectandcheckthebladesevery8hours.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure71).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure

71).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea(Figure71),immediatelyinstallanewblade.

Figure71

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

DANGER

Ifyouallowthebladetowear,aslotwillform betweenthesailandatpartoftheblade. Eventuallyapieceoftheblademaybreak offandbethrownfromunderthehousing, possiblyresultinginseriousinjurytoyouor bystanders.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Nevertrytostraightenabladethatisbent orweldabrokenorcrackedblade.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

CheckingforBentBlades

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

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2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

WARNING

Contactwithasharpbladecancauseseriousinjury.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward(Figure72).Measurefromalevelsurfaceto thecuttingedge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure72). Notethisdimension.

Figure72

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.PositionA

Wearglovesorwrapsharpedgesofthebladewith arag.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,anti-scalpplate,andbladefrom thespindleshaft(Figure75).

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpening blades.

1.Sharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsoftheblade (Figure73).Maintaintheoriginalangle.Theblade retainsitsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterialis removedfrombothcuttingedges.

4.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

5.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3above. Thedifferencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedin steps3and4mustnotexceed3mm(1/8inch).Ifthis dimensionexceeds3mm(1/8inch),thebladeisbent andmustbereplaced;refertoRemovingtheBlades andInstallingtheBlades.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

RemovingtheBlades

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

Figure73

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure74).Ifthebladestaysinahorizontal position,thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthe bladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheendof thesailareaonly(Figure75).Repeatthisprocedure untilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure74

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure75).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting .

2.Installtheanti-scalpplateandbladebolt(Figure75).

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Figure76

Figure75

1.Spindle

2.SailAreaofBlade

3.Torquethebladeboltto115-150N-m(85-110ft-lb).

3.Anti-scalpplate

4.BladeBolt

CorrectingMowerDeck Mismatch

Ifthecutisunevenacrossthemowerswath,correctitas follows:

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceontheshop oor.

2.Setthecuttingunittothedesiredheightofcut,move thethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stoptheengine, settheparkingbrake,andremovetheignitionkey.

3.Checkandadjustfrontandreartractortirepressure; refertoCheckingTirePressure.

4.Checkforbentblades.

5.Removethecoversfromthetopofthecuttingunits.

1.Chain

2.Y oke4.Mowerdeck

3.Jamnut

AdjustingtheMowerDeck Pitch

Cuttingunitpitchisthedifferenceinheight-of-cutfromthe frontofthebladeplanetothebackofthebladeplane.T oro recommendsabladepitchofapproximately8mm(5/16 inch).Thatisthebackofthebladeplaneis8mm(5/16inch) higherthanthefront.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceontheshop oor.

2.Setthecuttingunittothedesiredheight-of-cut,move thethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stoptheengine, settheparkingbrake,andremovetheignitionkey.

3.Rotatethecenterbladesothatitpointsstraight forward.

4.Usingashortruler,measurefromtheoortothefront tipoftheblade.

5.Rotatethesamebladetiptotherearandmeasurefrom theoortothetipofthebladeattherearofthedeck.

6.Subtractthefrontdimensionfromthereardimension tocalculatethebladepitch.

7.Adjustthejamnutssecuringthereardeckyokes/chains toraisetherearofthedecksothatthebladepitchis setto5/16inch(8mm)(

Figure77).

6.Rotatethebladeoneachspindleuntiltheendsface forwardandbackward.

7.Measurefromtheoortothefronttipofthecutting edge.

8.Adjustthejamnutssecuringthedeckyokes/chainsto themowerdeckuntilthemowerdeckislevel.

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Figure78

Figure77

1.Chain

2.Y oke4.Mowerdeck

3.Jamnut

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

WARNING

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

•Neveroperatethelawnmowerwithoutamulch kitorgrassdeectorinstalled.

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

1.Lowerthecuttingunittotheshopoor,movethe throttlelevertotheSlowposition,stoptheengine,set theparkingbrake,andremovetheignitionkey.

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.GrassDeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring8.Righthandhookendof

5.Springinstalled

7.Lefthandhookendof spring,placebehinddeck edgebeforeinstallingbolt

spring

3.Placethespacerandspringbetweenthereplacement grassdeectorbrackets(Figure78).Placethelefthand Jhookendofthespringbehindthedeckedge.

Note:MakesurethelefthandJhookendofthe springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebeforeinstalling theboltasshownin

Figure78.

4.Installtheboltandnut.PlacetherighthandJhookend ofthespringaroundthegrassdeector(

Figure78).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeableto lowerdownintoposition.Liftthedeectorupto testthatitlowersintothefulldownposition.

2.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacerholding thedeectortothepivotbrackets(

Figure78).Remove

damagedorworngrassdeector.

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Cleaning

Storage

CleaningUndertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotioncontrolleversto theneutrallockedpositionandsettheparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition,stopthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

4.Raisethefrontofthemachinebyusingjackstands.

5.Thoroughlycleantheundersideofthemowerwith water.

WasteDisposal

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolantare pollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeoftheseaccordingto yourstateandlocalregulations.

Machine

1.Thoroughlycleanthemachine,deckandtheengine, payingspecialattentiontotheseareas:

•Radiatorandradiatorscreen

•Underneaththedeck

•Underthedeckbeltcovers

•Counterbalancesprings

•PTOshaftassembly

•Allgreasettingsandpivotpoints

•Removethecontrolpanelandcleanoutinsideof

thecontrolbox

•Beneaththeseatplateandtopofthetransmission

2.Checkandadjustfrontandreartractortirepressure; refertoCheckingTirePressure.

3.Remove,sharpen,andbalancethemowerblades. Installthebladesandtorquethebladefastenersto 115-149N-m(85-110ft-lb).

4.Checkallfastenersforloosenessandtightenthemas necessary.Especiallytorquethe6boltssecuringthe mowerdeckframetothetractionunit( 359N-m(265ft-lb).

Figure79)to

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Rightsidenotshown.

1.Bolts

5.Greaseoroilallgreasettings,pivotpoints,and transmissionby-passvalvepins.Wipeoffanyexcess lubricant.

6.Lightlysandandusetouchuppaintonpaintedareas thatarescratched,chippedorrusted.Repairanydents inthemetalbody.

7.Servicethebatteryandcablesasfollows:

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A.Removethebatteryterminalsfromthebattery

posts.

B.Cleanthebattery,terminals,andpostswithawire

brushandbakingsodasolution.

C.Coatthecableterminalsandbatterypostswith

Grafo112Xskin-overgrease(T oroPartNo. 505-47)orpetroleumjellytopreventcorrosion.

D.Slowlyrechargethebatteryfor24hoursevery60

daystopreventleadsulfationofthebattery.

Engine

1.Draintheengineoilfromtheoilpanandreplacethe drainplug.

2.Removeanddiscardtheoillter.Installanewlter.

3.Relltheenginewith3.8liters(4quarts)of recommendedmotoroil.RefertoChangingthe EngineOil.

4.Starttheengineandrunitatidlespeedfortwominutes.

5.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank,fuellines,pump, lter,andseparator.Flushthefueltankwithclean dieselfuelandconnectallfuellines.

6.Thoroughlycleanandservicetheaircleanerassembly.

7.Sealtheaircleanerinletandtheexhaustoutletwith weatherproofmaskingtape.

8.Checktheoilllercapandfueltankcaptoensurethey aresecurelyinplace.

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TheToroTotalCoverageGuarantee

ALimitedWarranty

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany ,pursuant toanagreementbetweenthem,jointlywarrantyourToroCommercial product(“Product”)tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship fortwoyearsor1500operationalhours*,whicheveroccursrst.This warrantyisapplicabletoallproductswiththeexceptionofAerators (refertoseparatewarrantystatementsfortheseproducts).Wherea warrantableconditionexists,wewillrepairtheProductatnocosttoyou includingdiagnostics,labor,parts,andtransportation.Thiswarranty beginsonthedatetheProductisdeliveredtotheoriginalretailpurchaser. *Productequippedwithanhourmeter.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

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

ToroCommercialProductsServiceDepartment ToroWarrantyCompany

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1 196

952–888–8801or800–952–2740 E-mail:commercial.warranty@toro.com

OwnerResponsibilities

AstheProductowner,youareresponsibleforrequiredmaintenance andadjustmentsstatedinyourOperator'sManual.Failuretoperform requiredmaintenanceandadjustmentscanbegroundsfordisallowinga warrantyclaim.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Notallproductfailuresormalfunctionsthatoccurduringthewarranty periodaredefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thiswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

•Productfailureswhichresultfromtheuseofnon-Tororeplacement

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

•Productfailureswhichresultfromfailuretoperformrecommended

maintenanceand/oradjustments.Failuretoproperlymaintainyour ToroproductpertheRecommendedMaintenancelistedinthe Operator’sManualcanresultinclaimsforwarrantybeingdenied.

•ProductfailureswhichresultfromoperatingtheProductinan

abusive,negligent,orrecklessmanner.

•Partssubjecttoconsumptionthroughuseunlessfoundtobe

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

•Failurescausedbyoutsideinuence.Conditionsconsideredtobe

outsideinuenceinclude,butarenotlimitedto,weather,storage practices,contamination,useofunapprovedfuels,coolants, lubricants,additives,fertilizers,water,orchemicals,etc.

•Failureorperformanceissuesduetotheuseoffuels(e.g.gasoline,

diesel,orbiodiesel)thatdonotconformtotheirrespectiveindustry standards.

•Normalnoise,vibration,wearandtear,anddeterioration.

•Normal“wearandtear”includes,butisnotlimitedto,damageto

seatsduetowearorabrasion,wornpaintedsurfaces,scratched decalsorwindows,etc.

Parts

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

DeepCycleandLithium-IonBatteryWarranty:

DeepcycleandLithium-Ionbatterieshaveaspeciedtotalnumberof kilowatt-hourstheycandeliverduringtheirlifetime.Operating,recharging, andmaintenancetechniquescanextendorreducetotalbatterylife.Asthe batteriesinthisproductareconsumed,theamountofusefulworkbetween chargingintervalswillslowlydecreaseuntilthebatteryiscompletelyworn out.Replacementofwornoutbatteries,duetonormalconsumption, istheresponsibilityoftheproductowner.Batteryreplacementmaybe requiredduringthenormalproductwarrantyperiodatowner’sexpense. Note:(Lithium-Ionbatteryonly):ALithium-Ionbatteryhasapartonly proratedwarrantybeginningyear3throughyear5basedonthetime inserviceandkilowatthoursused.RefertotheOperator'sManualfor additionalinformation.

MaintenanceisatOwner’sExpense

Enginetune-up,lubrication,cleaningandpolishing,replacementoflters, coolant,andcompletingrecommendedmaintenancearesomeofthe normalservicesT oroproductsrequirethatareattheowner’sexpense.

GeneralConditions

RepairbyanAuthorizedT oroDistributororDealerisyoursoleremedy underthiswarranty.

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

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

Noteregardingenginewarranty:

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

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

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

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