Toro 30934, 30938, 39934, 39938 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3379-930RevA

G017540

CommercialWalk-BehindMower

FixedDeck,PistolGrip,HydroDrivewith
36inor48inTURBOFORCE

ModelNo.30934—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.30938—SerialNo.314000001andUp

®

CuttingUnit

ModelNo.39934—SerialNo.314000001andUp

ModelNo.39938—SerialNo.314000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com.
OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3379-930*A

WARNING

Introduction

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

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

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro
partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making
unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing
system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand
maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand
productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe
productproperlyandsafely.

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

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional
information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof
yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe
modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers
inthespaceprovided.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires,
belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith
originalToroparts.

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

Engine Owner's Man ual

issuppliedfor

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

©2013—TheToro®Company
8111LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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PrintedintheUSA.

AllRightsReserved

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

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.

Contents

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

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

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

ToroMowerSafety..................................................6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................13

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................13

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

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

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

OperatingtheMower-blade-controlKnob

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

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

DrivingtheMachineForwardandBackward..............17

BringingtheMachinetoNeutralPosition...................17

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

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................17

AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................18

PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................18

TransportingMachines............................................19

SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................19

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................19

AdjustingtheCasterPosition...................................20

AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................21

Height-of-cutChart................................................22

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

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

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

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

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

GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler..................................24

GreasingthePumpControlandtheBell

Crank................................................................24

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

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

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

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

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

ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................28

ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................29

ServicingtheFuelVentSystem.................................29

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

AdjustingtheSpeedControlLinkage........................30

AdjustingtheNeutralControlLinkages.....................30

AdjustingtheHydroControlLinkages.......................31

AdjustingtheControlRod.......................................33

AdjustingtheTracking...........................................34

AdjustingtheSpringAnchorLinks...........................34

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................35

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CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................35

CleaningtheAir-intakeScreen..................................35

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................35

BrakeMaintenance....................................................36

ServicingtheBrake.................................................36

BeltMaintenance......................................................37

CheckingtheBelts..................................................37

ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................37

AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension............................38

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................41

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................41

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................44

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................44

AdjustingtheBladeBrake........................................46

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................46

Storage........................................................................47

CleaningandStorage..............................................47

Troubleshooting...........................................................49

Schematics...................................................................51

Safety

Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother

manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards
Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis
machine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult
ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith
thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe
safetyalertsymbol,whichmeans

Danger

withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryor
death.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomply

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI
B71.4-2012.

Caution, W ar ning ,

or

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadorunderstand
theinformationitistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto
property.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety

glasses,andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing,
orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches,

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot
operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

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Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate
themachine;seekshelter.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand

hiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis

engagedbeforestartingtheengine.Onlystarttheengine
fromtheoperator'sposition.

•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,

especiallywhenbackingup.Walk;donotrun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect
thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating
neardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguardsnot

securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached,
adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly.

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe

parkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutofftheenginebefore
leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including
emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects

orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary
repairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.

•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto

orfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

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.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine

andremovethekeyordisconnectthespark-plugwire.
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning
orrepairingthemachine.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,thedrives,

themufers,andtheenginetohelppreventres.Clean
upoilorfuelspillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear

ame.

•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot

storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.

Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwirebefore

makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal
rstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositiverstand
negativelast.

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•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or

weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only
replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe

mowingarea.

•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide

obstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.

Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.

•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal

performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro
genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T orodelivers
replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering
specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist
onTorogenuineparts.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected
downandoutwardfromthemachine.

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro
productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto
avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot

makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.

Service

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere

thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror
furnace.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment

bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafetysystems

forproperoperationbeforeeachuse.

•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethatoriginal

standardsaremaintained.

•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas

required.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor,
whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass.
Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous
touserandbystanders.

GeneralOperation

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting
tomaintain,adjustorservice.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforeoperatingunderany
objectsanddonotcontactthem.

SlopeOperation

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
onaslope,donotmowit.

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SlopeIndicator

G011841

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

7

SafetyandInstructional
Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential
danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

98-0776

1-403005

1.ReadtheOperator's
Manualforinstructionson

operatingthecuttingblade

2.Pushforwardtoengage

66-1340

ForModelswith2BladeMowerDecks

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

95-5537

3.Pullbacktodisengage

98-3296

98-5130

98-5954

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BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

103–2076

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.

104-8569

105-4109

105-4110

99-3943

1.Engine

106-2733

1.Fast

2.Continuousvariable
setting

3.Slow

103-2103

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Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

110-2067

106-2743

110-2068

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

115-4212

1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

106-2738

1.Park4.Engine—stop7.Fast10.Neutral

2.Drive5.Engine—run

3.Neutral6.Warning—wearear
protection.

8.Continuousvariablesetting

9.Slow

hotsurface.

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ProductOverview

G017541

Figure4

1.Sidedischarge5.Controls

2.Mowerdeck6.Handle

3.Recoil-starthandle

4.Gastank

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou
starttheengineandoperatethemachine.

7.Casterwheel

Figure5

1.Throttlecontrol6.Handle

2.Speed-controllever

3.Ignitionswitch

4.Neutrallock

5.OperatorPresence
Controllevers(OPC)

7.Drivelever

8.Blade-controlknob(PTO)

9.Choke

10.Fuel-shutoffvalve

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FastandSlow.

OperatorPresenceControl(OPC)
Levers

WhenyousqueezetheOPCleversagainstthehandles,
theOPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorisinthenormal
operatingposition.WhenyoureleasetheOPClevers,the
OPCsystemsensesthattheoperatorhasleftthenormal
operatingposition,andthesystemwillstoptheengineif
eitherthespeed-controlleverisnotintheneutralpositionor
theblade-control(PTO)knobisengaged.

Blade-controlKnob(PTO)

Theblade-controlknob(PTO)isusedtoengageand
disengagethedrivebelttodrivethemowerbladeswiththe
OPCleverspressedagainstthehandles.Pulltheknobupto
engagethebladesanddowntodisengagetheblades.

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterandhas
2positions:RunandOff.

Speed-controlLever

Thismachinehasavariable-speedcontrolwithaneutral
position.Thiscontrolshowfastthemachinetravelsforward.

DriveLevers

Releasethedriveleverstoengageforwardtractionoperation
andsqueezetheleversuntilanincreaseinforceisfeltto
gointoneutralpositionandcontinuetosqueezetogoin
reverse.Squeezetheright-sidedrivelevertoturnrightand
theleft-sidedrivelevertoturnleft.

NeutralLock

Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforceisfelt,
andmovethelockstotherearforneutrallock.

RecoilStarter

Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(notshown
inFigure4).

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Fuel-shutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe
machine.

Operation

AddingFuel

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

36-inchmowers:

Widthwithdeectordown118.4cm(46.6inches)

Length

Height

Weight

48-inchmowers:

Widthwithdeectordown161.3cm(63-1/2inches)

Length

Height

Weight

203.2cm(80inches)

11 1.8cm(44inches)

241kg(532lb)

198.9cm(78-3/8inches)

11 1.8cm(44inches)

259kg(570lb)

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

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

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume
isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame.
Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot
approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore
than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains
85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause
performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagewhichmay
notbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

Attachments/Accessories

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.

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DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor
onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets
orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe
containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeepthe
fuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.Ifyouarestoring
themachineforlonger,drainthefueltank;refertoStorage
(page47).

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe
fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.

Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen
mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish
depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment
fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment
withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,untilthe
levelis6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil
levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine-oil
Level.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe
safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor
anybystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand
headisrecommended.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

Figure6

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

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OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor
leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake
forproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.Referto
ServicingtheParkingBrake.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis
unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking
brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even
ifjustforafewminutes.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearward(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Parking-brakelever(inthereleasedposition)

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.

2.Openthefuelvalve.

Note:Acold-weatherstartingkithasbeen
incorporatedtoassistenginestartingincoldweather
orwhenthemachinehasnotbeenrunforaperiod
oftime.

Tousethecold-weatherstartingkit:

•Graspthesplitring(

themachine,pulltheringandchainstraightout
fromthesideofthemachine,andhookthering
overthecontrol-shieldbolt.

Figure8)ontherightsideof

Figure8

1.Splitring2.Control-shieldbolt

•Aftertheengineisstarted,pullthechainstraight

outfromthesideofthemachineuntiltheringcan
beremovedfromshieldbolt.Slowlyreleasethe
tensiononthechain.

3.Disengagetheblade-controlknob(PTO)andmove
thespeed-controllevertotheneutralposition.

4.Movethedriveleverstotheneutralpositionandset
theneutrallocks.

5.Settheparkingbrake.

6.Turntheignitionkeytotherunposition(

7.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweenthefastandslowpositions.

8.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrolto
thefastposition.

9.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(Figure5).

Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnotrequire
anychoking.

10.Grasptherecoil-starthandlermlyandpullitout
untilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthehandle
vigorouslytostarttheengine.Allowtheropetorecoil
slowly.

11.Pushthechoketotheoffpositionastheenginewarms
up(Figure9).

12.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltothefastposition.

Figure5).

StoppingtheEngine

1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition(Figure9).

2.Movethedriveleverstotheneutralpositionandset
theneutrallocks.

3.Disengagetheblade-controlknob(PTO)andmove
thespeed-controllevertotheneutralposition.

4.Lettheengineidlefor30to60secondsbeforeturning
theengineoff.

5.Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeytooff.

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Figure9

ReleasingtheNeutralLock

1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce
isfelt.

2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocksand
movethemforwarduntilthepinsareintheforward
slot(Figure11).

1.Throttlelever

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Choke

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff
valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe
machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Beforestoring
themachine,disconnectthewiresfromthespark
plugstopreventthepossibilityofaccidentally
startingtheengine.

OperatingtheNeutralLocks

Alwayssettheneutrallockwhenyoustopthemachine.Set
theparkingbrakeifitisleftunattended.

SettingtheNeutralLock

1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce
isfelt.

2.Placethumbsontheupperpartofthelocksandmove
themback(

Figure10).

Figure11

1.Handle

2.Neutrallock5.Handle

3.Drivelever6.Forwardslot

4.Pininfullspeedforward

Figure10

1.Handle4.Drivelever

2.Neutrallock

3.Neutralposition6.Reverseposition

5.Fullspeedforward

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Operatingthe

TheSafetyInterlockSystem
Mower-blade-controlKnob
(PTO)

Theblade-controlknob(PTO)isusedinconjunctionwith
theOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)leverstoengageand
disengagethemowerblades.

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

1.Toengagetheblades,squeezetheOperatorPresence
Control(OPC)leversagainstthehandlegrips(Figure

12).

2.Pulltheblade-controlknob(PTO)up.HoldtheOPC
leversagainstthehandlegrip.

Note:TheenginewillstopiftheOPCleversare
releasedifthemowerisrunningandthespeed-control
leverisnotinneutral.

3.Starttheengineandrepeattheproceduretoengagethe
mowerbladesiftheoperatorpresencecontrol(OPC)
leversarereleased.

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor
damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly
causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore
operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock
System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthemower
fromstartingunless:

•Theblade-controlknob(PTO)ispushedoff.

•Thespeed-controlleverisinneutral.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostoptheengine
when:

•TheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)leversarereleased

withthemowerengagedand/orthespeedcontrolisout
ofneutral.

•Thespeed-controlleverisshiftedoutofneutralwithout

holdingOPCleversorwiththebrakeengaged.

•Theblade-controlknob(PTO)ispulledupwithout

holdingtheOPClevers.

Figure12

1.Throttlelever4.DriveLever

2.OperatorPresence
Controllevers(OPC)

3.Handle

5.Blade-controlknob(PTO)

DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

Themowerbladescanbedisengagedbyoneofthefollowing
steps.

1.Pushtheblade-controlknob(PTO)downtotheoff
position(

2.ReleasingtheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)levers
willstoptheengineandstoptheblades(Figure12)
withtheblade-controlleverengaged.

Figure12).

TestingtheSafety-interlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine
eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed,
haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystem
immediately.

WARNING

Whiletestingthesafety-interlocksystem,the
machinemaymoveforwardandcausepersonal
injuryorpropertydamage.

•Performthesafety-interlocktestinanopenarea.

•Ensurethatnooneisstandinginfrontofthe
machinewhileperformingthesafety-interlock
test.

1.Settheneutrallocksandplacespeed-controlleverin
neutral.

2.Starttheengine;refertoStartingandStoppingthe
Engine.

3.WithoutholdingtheOperatorPresenceControl(OPC)
levers,pulltheblade-controlknob(PTO)up.The
engineshouldstop.

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