Toro 30632, 30634, 30638, 39634, 39638 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3391-556RevB

G017536

CommercialWalk-BehindMower

FixedDeck,PistolGrip,GearDrivewith32in, 36inor48inCuttingUnit

ModelNo.30632—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.30634—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.30638—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.39634—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.39638—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3391-556*B

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwith

asparkarrestermufer.Itisaviolationof CaliforniaPublicResourceCodeSection4442to useoroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered, brush-covered,orgrass-coveredland.Other statesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty, traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto useoriginalT oropartscouldcauseserious injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges totheengine,fuelorventingsystem,may violateEPAandCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem componentswithoriginalToroparts.

Theenclosedengineowner’smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional, hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcutting grassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidential orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor cuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specications..................................................12

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

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

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

UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner.....................13

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

FillingtheFuelTank..........................................13

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

OperatingtheParkingBrakeandNeutral

Locks............................................................14

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

OperatingtheBlade-Control(PTO)

Lever.............................................................15

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

DrivingForwardorBackward............................16

StoppingtheMower..........................................16

TransportingtheMachine.................................17

SideDischargingorMulchingthe

Grass............................................................17

AdjustingtheWheel-Drive-BeltT ension............17

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................18

AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................19

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................19

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

Height-of-CutChart..........................................22

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

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

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

LubricatingtheMachine....................................24

LubricatingtheCasterandWheel

Bearings........................................................24

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

GreasingtheMower-BeltIdler..........................24

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

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

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

ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................27

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................28

ServicingtheFuelSystem................................28

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

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................30

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................31

CleaningtheAir-intakeScreen.........................31

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................31

BrakeMaintenance.............................................32

ServicingtheBrakes.........................................32

BeltMaintenance................................................33

CheckingtheBelts............................................33

ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt......................33

ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................33

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................33

AdjustingtheMowerBeltT ension.....................35

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................38

AdjustingtheControlRods...............................38

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................39

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................39

AdjustingtheBladeBrake.................................41

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................42

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

CleaningandStorage.......................................43

Troubleshooting......................................................44

Schematics.............................................................46

Safety

Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby

othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause noncomplianceofthismachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury , complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththe instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI B71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining

material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot readorunderstandtheinformationitistheowner's responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.

Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor

servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleor damagetoproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Useonlyaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,

substantial,slip-resistantfootwear,safetyglasses, andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing, orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe

usedandremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toys, andwire,whichcanbethrownbythemachine.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning

properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyare functioningproperly.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping

awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Besurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthe

parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingthe engine.Starttheengineonlyfromtheoperator's position.

•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,

especiallywhenbackingup.Walk;donotrun. Neveroperateonwetgrass.Reducedfooting couldcauseslipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be

suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine. Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

•Neverraisethedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguards

notsecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning properly.

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessyouareusingagrass catcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage

theparkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutoffthe enginebeforeleavingtheoperator'spositionfor anyreason,includingemptyingthecatchersor uncloggingthechute.

•Stoptheequipmentandinspecttheblades

afterstrikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibration occurs.Makenecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming operation.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.

•Keeppetsandbystandersaway .

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthe bladesifyouarenotmowing.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionand

donotpointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoorfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineinto

trailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.

ToroMowerSafety

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stop

theengineandremovethekeyordisconnect thespark-plugwire.Waitforallmovementto stopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthe machine.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,the

drives,themufers,andtheenginetohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring,anddonot

storeitnearaame.

•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingthe

machine.Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainit indoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparking

brake.Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservice themachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen

required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwire

beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositivelast. Connectthepositiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

blade(s)orweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades.Never straightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If

possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine running.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged decals.

•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintain

optimalperformanceofyourToroequipment,count onT orogenuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability , Torodeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtothe exactengineeringspecicationsofourequipment. Forpeaceofmind,insistonT orogenuineparts.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyou mustknow.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecycling grassor,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,for catchingcutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthan thesecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

GeneralOperation

•Besurethattheareaisclearofotherpeople

beforemowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters thearea.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich

maybehotfromoperation.Allowthemtocool beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservice them.

•UseonlyT oroapprovedattachments.The

warrantymaybevoidedifyouusethemachine withunapprovedattachments.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.

branches,doorways,electricalwires)before operatingthemachineunderanyobjects,anddo notcontactthem.

SlopeOperation

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

fromthemowingarea.

•Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Tallgrasscan

hideobstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyturn overifawheelgoesovertheedgeofacliffor ditch,orifanedgecavesin.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother

attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof themachine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.

Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor direction.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.

Service

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside

wherethereisanopename,suchasneara waterheaterorfurnace.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade

attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety

systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.

•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat

originalstandardsaremaintained.

•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand

serviceasrequired.

SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

93-7010

decaloemmarkt

decal98-5130

98-5130

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto75-80ft-lb(102-106N⋅m).

decal93-7010

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

95-5537

1.ReadtheOperator's Manualforinstructionson

operatingthecuttingblade

2.Pushforwardtoengage

3.Pullbacktodisengage

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99-3943

1.Engine

decal105-4104

105-4104

1.Reverse3.Transmissionspeeds

2.Neutral

decal95-5537(gear)

decal112-9028

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.

1.Fast

2.Continuousvariable setting

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

decal106-2733

106-2733

117–2718

decal117-2718

3.Slow

decal106-5517

106-5517

decal121-6049

121-6049

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, mower—donotoperate themowerwithguardsor shieldsremoved.

3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—keephands awayfrommovingparts.

112-8760

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

decal112-8760

decal126-1400

126-1400

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

130-8371

1.Parkingbrake3.Neutrallock

2.Tractiondrive

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decal131-1180

131-1180

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.(A)Short,lightgrass;dry conditions;maximumdispersion;(B)Baggingsetting;(C) Tall,densegrass;wetconditions;maximumgroundspeed

decal130-8373

130-8373

1.Parkingposition5.Engine—run9.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Driveposition6.Warning—readthe

Operator'sManual.

3.Neutralposition7.Warning—donotoperate

themachinewithout receivingpropertraining.

10.Warning—wearhearing protection.

11.Warning—stoptheengine, removethekeyfromthe ignition,andreadthe Operator'sManualbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.

4.Engine—stop8.Thrownobject hazard—stoptheengine andpickupanydebrisin theareabeforeoperating

12.Warning,releasethebar andensuretheenginehas stoppedbeforewalking awayfromthemachine.

themachine.

13.Warning—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsinplace.

ProductOverview

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1.Sidedischarge5.Controls

2.Mowerdeck6.Handle

3.Recoil-starthandle

4.Fueltank

Figure4

7.Casterwheel

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FastandSlow.

Operator-Presence-Control(OPC) Levers

WhenyousqueezetheOPCleversagainstthe handles,theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatoris inthenormaloperatingposition.Whenyourelease theOPClevers,theOPCsystemsensesthatthe operatorhasleftthenormaloperatingposition,and thesystemwillstoptheengineifeitherthegear-shift leverisnotintheNeutralpositionortheblade-control (PTO)leverisengaged.

Gear-ShiftLever

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Thetransmissionhas5forwardspeeds,neutral,and reverse,andhasanin-lineshiftpattern.

Important:Donotshiftwhilethemachineis

moving,astransmissiondamagemayoccur.

DriveLevers

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)before youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

1.Throttlecontrol6.Drivelever

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Neutral/parkingbrakelock8.Choke

4.Operator-presence-control (OPC)lever

5.Handle

Figure5

7.Gear-shiftlever

9.Power-take-offlever(PTO)

Releasethedriveleverstoengagetheforward tractionoperation.Squeezetheright-handdrivelever toturnrightandtheleft-handdrivelevertoturnleft.

Neutral/Parking-BrakeLock

Squeezethedriveleversandmovethelocksrearward forneutrallock.Squeezethedriveleversandmove thelocksforwardtosettheparkingbrake.

Blade-ControlLever(PTO)

ThisleverisusedinconjunctionwiththeOPClevers toengageordisengagethemowerdeckbeltand drivethemowerblades.

Recoil-StartHandle

Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(not showninFigure5).

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Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine.

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwiththerecoil starterandhas2positions:RunandOff.

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

Operation

AddingFuel

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

32-inchmowers:

Widthwithdeectordown116cm(46inches)

Length

Height

Weight

36-inchmowers:

Widthwithdeectordown118cm(47inches)

Length

Height

Weight

48-inchmowers:

Widthwithdeectordown161cm(63-1/2inches)

Length

Height

Weight

198cm(78inches)

104cm(41inches)

182kg(402lb)

203cm(80inches)

104cm(41inches)

210kg(462lb)

199cm(78inches)

104cm(41inches)

227kg(500lb)

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.EthanolandMTBE arenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%ethanol (E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.Never usegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10%ethanol byvolume,suchasE15(contains15%ethanol), E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains85% ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause performanceproblemsand/orenginedamage whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessafuelstabilizer isused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty .

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed trailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis25 mm(1inch)belowthebottomoftheller neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows thefueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwherefuel fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Donot buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

DANGER

CheckingtheEngine-Oil

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycancauseaspark,whichcanignite thefuelvapors.Areorexplosionfromfuel canburnyouandothersandcandamage property.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruck-bedlinersmay insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof anystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removefuel-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand fueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma fuel-dispensernozzle.

•Ifafueldispensermustbeused,keepthe nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe cap.Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefuel tank,untilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2 inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This spaceinthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Do notllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupany gasolinethatmayhavespilled.

PuttingSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecals inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing, feetandheadisrecommended.

WARNING

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand fueltankorconditioneropening.

•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.

UsingFuel Stabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto keepthefuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless. Ifyouarestoringthemachineforlonger,drainthefuel tank;refertoDrainingtheFuelT ank(page28).

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionerto thefuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.

Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel stabilizeratalltimes.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator'searand cancausehearinglossthroughextended periodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

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Figure6

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

OperatingtheParking BrakeandNeutralLocks

Alwayssettheparkingbrakeswhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

ReleasingtheNeutralLocks

1.Squeezethedriveleversback.

2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks andmovethemforwarduntiltheyareinthe Driveposition(Figure7).

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenleaving themachineunattended,evenifjustforafew minutes.

SettingtheParkingBrakes

1.Squeezethedrivelevers(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Handle

2.Neutral/parkingbrakelock

3.Parkposition6.Neutralposition

2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks

andmovethemforwardinintotheparkposition (Figure7).

3.Releasethedrivelevers.

4.Fullspeedforward

5.Drivelever

ReleasingtheParkingBrakes

1.Squeezethedriveleversback(Figure7).

2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks andmovethemrearwarduntiltheyareinthe Driveposition(Figure7).

SettingtheNeutralLocks

1.Squeezethedriveleversback(Figure7).

2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocks andmovethemrearwardintotheNeutralLock position(Figure7).

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.

2.Openthefuelvalve.

3.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)leverand movetheshiftlevertotheNeutralposition.

4.Settheparkingbrakes.

5.TurntheignitionkeytotheRunposition(Figure

8).

6.T ostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol midwaybetweentheFastandSlowpositions.

7.T ostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrol totheFastposition.

8.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(Figure

8).

Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnot

requireanychoking.

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9.Grasptherecoil-starthandlermlyandpullitout untilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthe handlevigorouslytostarttheengine.

Note:Allowtheropetorecoilslowly.

Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits

limitorreleasethestarterhandlewhenyou pullouttheropebecausetheropemaybreak ortherecoilassemblymaybedamaged.

10.PushthechoketotheOffpositionastheengine warmsup.

11.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen movethethrottlecontroltotheFastposition.

StoppingtheEngine

Important:Inanemergency,youcanstopthe

engineimmediatelybyturningtheignitionkeyto theOffposition.

1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition (Figure8).

Note:Iftheenginehasbeenworkinghardor

ishot,letitidleforaminutebeforestoppingit tohelpcoolit.

2.TurntheignitionkeytotheOffposition.

3.Settheparkingbrakesandremovethekey.

4.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugto preventsomeonefromaccidentallystartingthe machinewhiletransportingorstoringit.

5.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforetransporting orstoringthemachine.

Important:Closethefuel-shutoffvalve

beforetransportingorthestoringthe machine,topreventfuelleakage.

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Figure9

Figure8

1.Throttlecontrol

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Choke

Operatingthe Blade-Control(PTO)Lever

Theblade-control(PTO)leverengagesand disengagesthepowertothemowerblades.

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

1.Squeezetheoperatorpresencecontrol(OPC) leversagainstthehandles(Figure9).

2.Pushtheblade-control(PTO)leverrmly forwarduntilitlatchesoverthecenter(Figure9).

3.Starttheengineandrepeattheprocedure toengagethemowerbladesiftheoperator presencecontrol(OPC)leversarereleased.

DisengagingtheMowerBlades (PTO)

Todisengagetheblades,pulltheblade-controllever rearwardalltheway(Figure9).Theenginewill stopwhentheOPCleversarereleasedwiththe blade-controlleverengaged.

1.OperatorPresence Control(OPC)lever

2.Powertake-offlever(PTO)

TheSafety-Interlock System

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CAUTION

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate unexpectedly,causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdaily,andreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theblade-control(PTO)leverisdisengaged.

•ThemachineisshiftedintotheNeutralposition.

•TheignitionkeyisintheRunposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostop theenginewhen:

•Theoperator-presence-control(OPC)leversare

releasedwhenthetransmissionorthebladesare engaged.

•TheignitionkeyisturnedtotheOffposition.

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