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FormNo.3415-301RevA
G017538
CommercialWalk-BehindMower
FixedDeck,T-Bar,GearDrivewith32inor 36inCuttingUnit
ModelNo.30672—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.39674—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3415-301*A
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WARNING
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty, traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failureto useoriginalToropartscouldcauseserious injuryordeath.Makingunauthorizedchanges totheengine,fuelorventingsystem,may violateEPAandCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimited to,tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystem componentswithoriginalToroparts.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,lawnmowerisintendedtobeused byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorfor agriculturaluses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
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Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww.T oro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
©2017—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
ToroMowerSafety..............................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
Specications..................................................12
Attachments/Accessories.................................12
Operation................................................................13
AddingFuel......................................................13
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner.............................13
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................14
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................14
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................14
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................14
StartingtheEngine...........................................15
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................15
OperatingtheBlade-ControlLever
(PTO)............................................................15
TheSafety-InterlockSystem.............................16
DrivingForwardorBackward............................16
DrivingUpaCurb.............................................17
ShuttingOfftheMachine..................................18
TransportingtheMachine.................................18
AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................18
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................18
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................19
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................20
AdjustingtheHandleHeight.............................21
AdjustingtheControlRods...............................22
Height-of-CutChart..........................................23
Maintenance...........................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........25
Lubrication..........................................................26
LubricatingtheMachine....................................26
LubricatingtheCasterandWheel
Bearings........................................................26
GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers................26
GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler...........................26
EngineMaintenance...........................................27
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................27
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................28
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................31
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................32
ServicingtheFuelSystem................................32
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................34
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................34
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................34
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.........................34
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................34
BrakeMaintenance.............................................35
ServicingtheBrakes.........................................35
BeltMaintenance................................................36
CheckingtheBelts............................................36
ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt......................36
ReplacingtheDriveBelt...................................37
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................37
AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension.....................38
AdjustingthePTO-Engagement
Linkage.........................................................39
AdjustingthePTOSafetySwitch.......................40
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................40
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................40
AdjustingtheBladeBrake.................................43
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................43
Storage...................................................................44
Troubleshooting......................................................45
Schematics.............................................................47
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Safety
Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother
manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNational StandardsInstitutecerticationcausenoncompliance ofthismachine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecan resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,which meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththe instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

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.
•Wearappropriateclothing;includingsafety
glasses,longpants,substantial,slip-resistant footwear,gloves,andhearingprotection.Tieback longhair.Donotwearjewelry.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusetheequipment
andremoveallobjectsfromtheareabeforeusing themachine.
•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyare
ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
refueling.Donotsmokenearthemachine whentheengineisrunning.
–Donotrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety
switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseen,orthunderisheardinthearea, donotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
•Onlyoperateinwell-litareas,keepingawayfrom
holesandhiddenhazards.
•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthatthe
parkingbrakeisengagedbeforestartingengine. Onlystarttheenginefromtheoperator’sposition.
•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusing
thismachine,especiallywhenbackingup.
Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.
•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Be
suretotravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turf conditionscanaffectthestabilityofthemachine. Usecautionwhileoperatingneardrop-offs.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.
•NeverraisethedeckwiththePTOengaged.
•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.
•Shutofftheequipmentandinspecttheblades
afterstrikingobjectsorifanabnormalvibration occurs.Makenecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming operation.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
unit.
•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe
sureofaclearpath.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
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•Keeppetsandbystandersaway .
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthe bladesifyouarenotmowing.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionand
donotpointitatanyone.
•Donotoperatethemowerwhileill,tired,orunder
theinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
Safehandlingoffuels
•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththe
enginerunning.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.
•Donotfuelthemachineindoors.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchas onawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,
oronatrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle beforelling.
•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
fuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible, thenaddfuelwithsuchequipmentasaportable containerratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing
immediately.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring,anddonot
storeitnearaame.
•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransportingthe
machine.Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainit indoors.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Engagethe
parkingbrake.Neverallowuntrainedpersonnel toservicethemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositivelast. Connectthepositiverstandnegativelast.
•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe
blade(s)orweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades.Never straightenorweldthem.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving
parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged decals.
•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintain
optimalperformanceofyourToroequipment,count onT orogenuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability , Torodeliversreplacementpartsdesignedtothe exactengineeringspecicationsofourequipment. Forpeaceofmind,insistonT orogenuineparts.
Hauling
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoatrailerortruck.
•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineinto
trailerortruck.
•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,engagetheparkingbrake,shut
offtheengineandremovethekeyordisconnect thespark-plugwire.Waitforallmovementto stopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthe machine.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,the
drives,themufers,andtheenginetohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

ToroMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyou mustknow.
Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecycling grassor,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,for catchingcutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthan thesecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
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GeneralOperation
•Besurethattheareaisclearofotherpeople
beforemowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneenters thearea.
•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowthemtocool beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservice them.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.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.
Service
•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasneara waterheaterorfurnace.
•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade
attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety
systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.
•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustand
serviceasrequired.
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
decaloemmarkt
decal93-7010
93-7010
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.
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1.Tractiondrive—forward
2.Pulltobrake.
1.Tractiondrive—reverse
decal93-7298
93-7298
98-3264
decal98-3264
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal93-7299
93-7299
decal98-3296
98-3296
1.Parkingbrake
1.ReadtheOperator's Manualforinstructions onoperatingthecutting blades.
2.Pushforwardtoengage.
decal98-4387
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
decal93-7442
93-7442
decal98-5130
98-5130
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto102to106N∙m(75to80ft-lb).
decal106-5517
decal95-5537(gear)
95-5537
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
3.Pullbacktodisengage.
106-5517
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decal112-8760
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance awayfromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.
decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.
decal126-1400
126-1400
1.Warning—ReadtheOperator’sManual.UseonlyT oro ridingattachments.Useofotherridingattachmentsmay createahazardousconditionresultingininjury.
1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, mower—donotoperate themowerwithguardsor shieldsremoved.
decal117-2718
117-2718
decal131-1180
131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.(A)Short,lightgrass;dry conditions;maximumdispersion;(B)Baggingsetting;(C) Tall,densegrass;wetconditions;maximumgroundspeed
decal121-6049
121-6049
3.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—keepyour handsawayfrommoving parts.
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decal132-4708
132-4708
1.Attention—donotadjust theshiftleverwhile
2.Stopmovingbefore adjustingtheshiftlever.
moving.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe distanceawayfromthe battery.
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard.
decalbatterysymbols
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decal106-5519
106-5519
1.Severinghazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
2.Warning—releasethebarandensure theenginehasstoppedbeforewalking awayfromthemachine.
1.Fast
3.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
5.Thrownobjecthazard,raised bafe—lowerthebafebeforeusing themachine.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keep bystandersawayfromthemachine.
decal130-8374
130-8374
2.Slow
3.Engine—stop4.Engine—slow
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ProductOverview
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure4)before youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.
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Figure3
1.Sidedischarge
2.Mowerdeck6.T-barcontrol
3.Sparkplug
4.Recoil-starthandle8.Frontcasterwheel
5.Fueltank
7.Handle
Figure4
1.Throttlecontrol7.Parking-brake
2.Blade-controlbail
3.Powertakeofflever(PTO)
4.Gear-shiftlever
5.Uppercontrolbar11.Lowerhandle
6.Lowercontrolbar
lever—releasedposition
8.Choke
9.Keyswitch
10.Upperhandle
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FASTandSLOW.
Blade-ControlBail
Thebailisusedinconjunctionwiththeblade-control lever(PTO)toengagetheclutchanddrivethemower blades.Releasingtheblade-controlbailwiththePTO engagedshutsofftheengine.
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Blade-ControlLever(PTO)
Thisleverisusedinconjunctionwiththeblade-control bailtoengageanddisengagethemower-deckbelt anddrivethemowerblades.
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Gear-ShiftLever
Specications
Thetransmissionhas5forwardspeeds,neutral, reverse,andanin-lineshiftpattern.
Important:Donotshiftgearswhilethemachine
ismoving,astransmissiondamagemayoccur.
UpperControlBar
Shifttothedesiredgearandpushforwardonthe uppercontrolbarandblade-controlbailtomove forwardandpullbacktobrake.Pullbacktheright sideoftheuppercontrolbartoturnrightandpullback theleftsidetoturnleft.
LowerControlBar
Shiftthetransmissiontoreverseandsqueezethe lowercontrolbarandhandletogethertomove backward.
Parking-BrakeLever
Pullbacktheuppercontrolbarandswingthebrake leverupagainsttheupperhandletoengagethe parkingbrake(Figure4).
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
32-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown116cm(46inches)
Length
Height
Weight
36-inchMowers
Widthwithdeectordown118cm(47inches)
Length
Height
Weight
183cm(72inches)
104cm(41inches)
181kg(400lb)
188cm(74inches)
104cm(41inches)
209kg(460lb)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.
KeySwitch
Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarter andhas2positions:RUNandOFF.
Recoil-StartHandle
Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(not showninFigure3).
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine.
Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
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Operation

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan
30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol
(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse. Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10% ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15% ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.
•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, andwhentheengineiscold.Wipeupany fuelthatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed trailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis25 mm(1inch)belowthebottomoftheller neck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows thefueltoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.
•Storefuelinanapprovedfuelcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
•Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof fuel.
•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleased,causingaspark, whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof anystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removefuel-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainerratherthanfroma fuel-dispensernozzle.
•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleand fueltankorconditionerbottleopening.
•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspills withsoapandwater.

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless
(drainthefueltankwhenstoringthemachinefor morethan90days)
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting.
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Important:Donotusefueladditives
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containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.Tominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shutofftheengineandengagetheparking brake.
2.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe cap.Addfueltothetank,untilthelevelis6to 13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.
Note:Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasolineto
expand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupany fuelthatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page28).

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecals inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.
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Figure5
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Stopthemachineonlevelground,disengagedrives, engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and removethekey.Alwaysengagetheparkingbrake whenyoushutoffthemachineorleaveitunattended.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
1.Pulltheuppercontrolbarrearwardandholditin thisposition(Figure6).
2.Lifttheparking-brakeleverupandgradually releasetheuppercontrolbar(Figure6).
Note:Thebrakelevershouldstayinthe
ENGAGED(LOCKED)position.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand cancausehearinglossthroughextended periodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Useprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands, andfeet.
Figure6
1.Uppercontrolbar3.Fixedbar
2.Parking-brake lever—ENGAGEDposition
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DisengagingtheParkingBrake
1.Pulltheuppercontrolbarrearward.Lowerthe parking-brakelevertotheDISENGAGEDposition.
2.Graduallyreleasetheuppercontrolbar.

StartingtheEngine

1.Openthefuelvalve.
2.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)leverand movetheshiftlevertotheNEUTRALposition.
3.Engagetheparkingbrake.
4.TurnthekeytotheRUNposition(Figure7).
5.T ostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol midwaybetweentheFASTandSLOWpositions.
6.T ostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrol totheFASTposition.
7.Engagethechokeiftheengineiscold(Figure
7).
Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnot
requirechoking.
8.Grasptherecoil-starthandlermly,pullituntil youfeelresistance,andthenpullthehandle vigorouslytostarttheengine.
Note:Allowtheropetorecoilslowly.
Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits
limitorreleasethestarthandlewhenyou pulltherope;otherwise,theropemaybreak oryoumaydamagetherecoilassembly.
Figure7
1.Blade-controllever(PTO)
2.Throttlelever
4.Engagetheparkingbrakeandremovethekey.
5.Disconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugsto preventthepossibilityofaccidentallystarting beforestoringorperformingmaintenanceon themachine.
6.Closethefuel-shutoffvalvebeforestoringor transportingthemachine.
3.Key
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff
valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoring themachine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.
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9.Disengagethechokeastheenginewarmsup.
10.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen movethethrottlecontroltotheFASTposition.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

Important:Inanemergency,youcanshutoff
theengineimmediatelybyturningthekeytothe OFFposition.
1.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition (Figure7).
2.Lettheengineidlefor30to60secondsbefore turningthekeytotheOFFposition.
3.TurnthekeytotheOFFposition(Figure7).

Operatingthe Blade-ControlLever(PTO)

Theblade-controllever(PTO)engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades.
EngagingtheMowerBlades
1.T oengagetheblades,squeezetheblade-control bailagainsttheuppercontrolbar(Figure8).
2.Pushtheblade-controllever(PTO)rmly forward,untilitlatchesover-center.
3.Starttheengineandrepeattheprocedureto engagethemowerbladesifyoureleasethe blade-controlbail.
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Figure8
1.Uppercontrolbar
2.Blade-controlbail
3.Blade-controllever(PTO)
DisengagingtheMowerBlades (PTO)
Todisengagetheblades,pulltheblade-controllever (PTO)rearwardalltheway(Figure8).Theengine shutsoffwhenyoureleasetheblade-controlbailwith theblade-controlleverengaged.
Note:Itisnecessarytofullyandmanuallydisengage
theblade-controllever.
•The-blade-controlbailisreleasedwiththe
blade-controllever(PTO)engaged.
•ThekeyswitchisturnedtotheOFFposition.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock System
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .
1.Engagetheparkingbrake,disengagethePTO, andmovethethrottleforward.
2.Starttheengine.
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3.Withtheenginerunning,squeezethe blade-controlbailagainstuppercontrolbarand pushthemower-bladecontrolleverforward.
Note:Themowerbladesshouldbeginrotating.
4.Withtheenginerunning,releasethe blade-controlbail.
Note:Theengineshouldshutoff.
5.Starttheengineagain.
6.Withtheenginerunning,turnthekeytotheOFF position.
Note:Theengineshouldshutoff.
DrivingForwardor

TheSafety-Interlock System

CAUTION
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingwhenthefollowingoccurs:
•Theblade-controllever(PTO)isengaged.
•ThekeyisintheOFFposition.
Thesafety-interlocksystemisalsodesignedtoshut offtheenginewhen:
Backward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethe throttlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbestmowing performance.
DrivingForward
1.T omovethemachineforward,movetheshift levertoaforwardgear(Figure9).
2.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto
DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page15).
3.Slowlypresstheuppercontrolbartomove forward(Figure9).
Tomovestraight,applyequalpressuretoboth endsoftheuppercontrolbar(Figure9).
Toturn,releasepressureontheuppercontrol barsideinthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure
9).
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Figure9
1.Uppercontrolbar
2.Lowercontrolbar4.Lowerhandle
3.Shiftlever
DrivingForwardupaCurb
1.Disengagethemowerblades.
2.Shiftthetransmissionintorstgeartodrivethe machine.
3.Drivemachineuntilthecasterwheelscontact thecurb(Figure10).
4.Liftthefrontofthemachinebypushingdownon thelowerhandle(Figure10).
5.Drivethemachineuntilthedrivewheelscontact thecurb(Figure10).
6.Lowerthefrontofthemachine(Figure10).
Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthe
curbandthecasterwheelsshouldbestraight.
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7.Atthesametime,engagethelowercontrolbar andliftuponthelowerhandletodriveoverthe curb(Figure9andFigure10).
Note:Liftinguponthelowerhandleassists
drivingthemachineupacurbandnotspinthe drivewheels.
DrivingBackward
1.T ogobackward,movetheshiftlevertothe reversegear.
2.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto
DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page15).
3.Slowlysqueezethelowercontrolbarandlower handletogethertomoverearward(Figure9).

DrivingUpaCurb

Thisprocedurecanbeperformedwhiledriving forwardorbackward.
Note:Somecurbsdonotallowthereardrivetiresto
contactthecurb.Ifthishappens,drivethemachine upthecurbatanangle.
WARNING
Drivingthemachineupacurbcanbendor damageablade.Piecesofbladethatmaybe throwncouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.
Donotengagethebladeswhiledriving forwardorbackwardupacurb.
Figure10
1.Lowercontrolbarengaged andmowerinreverse
2.Pulluptoassistthe machine.
3.Lowercontrolbarengaged andmowergoingforward
DrivingBackwardupaCurb
1.Disengagethemowerblades.
2.Shiftthetransmissionintoreversetodrivethe machine.
3.Drivethemachineuntilthedrivewheelscontact curb(Figure10).
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Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthe
curbandcasterwheelsshouldbestraight.
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4.Atthesametime,engagethelowercontrolbar
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andliftuponthelowerhandle(Figure9and
Figure11).
3.Ifyouareusingatrailer,securethetrailertothe towingvehicleandinstallthesafetychains.
Note:Liftinguponthelowerhandleassists
drivingthemachineupacurbanddoesnotspin thedrivewheels.
Figure11
1.Lowercontrolbar (engaged)
2.Handle
AdjustingtheFlowBafe
Youcanadjustthemower-dischargeowfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthebafetogive thebestqualityofcut.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Loosenthenut(Figure12).
4.Adjustthebafeandnutintheslottothedesired dischargeowandtightenthenut.
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ShuttingOfftheMachine

Toshutoffthemachine,pullbacktheuppercontrol bar,releasetheblade-controlbail,turnthekeytothe OFFposition,andengagetheparkingbrake;referto
EngagingtheParkingBrake(page14).Rememberto
removethekeyfromthekeyswitch.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw. Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily, petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
1.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,engagethe
2.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetraileror
parkingbrake,andclosethefuelvalve.
truckwithstraps,chains,cable,orropes.
Figure12
1.Slot
2.Nut
PositioningtheFlowBafe
Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendations foruse.Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisture content,andheightofgrass.
Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe
mowergroundspeedisthesame,openthebafe.
PositionA
Thisisthefullrearposition(seeFigure13).The suggesteduseforthispositionisafollows:
•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.
•Useindryconditions.
•Usetomakesmallergrassclippings.
•Usetopropelthegrassclippingsfartheraway
fromthemower.
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PositionB
Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure14).
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PositionC
Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows(Figure15):
•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.
•Useinwetconditions.
•Usetolowertheenginepowerconsumption.

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.
DANGER
Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.
•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom themowerbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
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grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatetheignitionkeytotheOFF position,andremovethekey.
•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.
•Useatincreasedgroundspeedinheavy
conditions.
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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Thismachinehasa26to108mm(1to4-1/4inch) rangefortheheightofcut.Adjusttheheightofcutby adjustingthebladespacers,rearaxleheight,andfront casterspacers.UsetheHeight-of-CutChart(page
23)toselectthecombinationofadjustmentsrequired.
AdjustingtheBladeHeight
Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacersonthe bladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora25mm(1-inch) adjustmentrange,in6mm(1/4inch)increments,of cuttingheightinanyaxleposition.Usethesame numberofbladespacersonallbladestoachievea levelcut(2aboveand2below,1aboveand3below, etc.).
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut(Figure
16).
Figure16
1.Blade
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher
4.Spacer
6.Nut
4.Slidetheboltdownthroughthespindleand changethespacersasneeded(Figure16).
5.Installtheboltandcurvedwasher,addextra spacer(s),andsecurethemwithathinwasher andanut(Figure16).
6.T orquethebladeboltto101to108N∙m(75to 80ft-lb).
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AdjustingtheAxleHeight
AdjustingtheCasterPosition
Adjusttheaxlepositiontotheselectedheight-of-cut setting.RefertoHeight-of-CutChart(page23).
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Loosen,butdonotremove,the2axlepivotbolts andthe2axleadjustmentbolts(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Axlepivotbolt2.Axleadjustmentbolt
1.UsingtheHeight-of-CutChart(page23),adjust thecasterspacerstomatchwiththeaxlehole selected(Figure18).
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Figure18
1.Latchpin
2.Spacer—5mm(3/16inch)
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2.Removethelatchpin,slidethecasterfromthe support,andchangethespacers(Figure18).
3.Spacer—13mm(1/2inch)
4.Placeajackundertherearcenteroftheengine frame.Raisethebackendoftheengineframe upenoughtoremovethefront2axleadjustment bolts(Figure17).
Note:Usejackstandstosupportthemachine.
5.Raiseorlowertheengineframewiththejackso thatyoucaninstallthefront2axleadjustment boltsinthedesiredholelocation(Figure17).
Note:Useataperedpunchtohelpalignthe
holes.
6.Tightenall4boltsandlowerthemower.
7.Adjustthecontrolrodsandthebrakelinkages asrequired.RefertoAdjustingtheControlRods
(page22)andServicingtheBrakes(page35).
Important:Youmustadjustthecontrolrods
andthebrakelinkagewhenyouchangethe axlepositionsforpropertractionandbrake function.
3.Installthecasterinthesupportandinsertthe latchpin(Figure18).

AdjustingtheHandle Height

Youcanadjustthehandlepositiontomatchyour heightpreference.
1.Removehairpincotter,washer,andclevis pinsecuringthecontrol-rodttingtotheidler bracket(Figure19).
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Figure19
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1
2
3
4
5
1.Controlrod4.Clevispin
2.Control-rodtting
3.Idlerbracket6.Hairpincotter
5.Washer
2.Loosentheupperangebolts(3/8x1inch)and angenut(3/8inch)securingthehandletothe rearframe(Figure20).

AdjustingtheControlRods

1.Withthewheeldrivefullyengaged,checkthe gapbetweentheuppercontrolbarandthexed bar.Thegapneedstobeapproximately25to 32mm(1to1-1/4inches);refertoFigure21.
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Figure21
1.25to32mm(1to1-1/4 inches)gap
2.Fixedcontrolbar
3.Parking-brakelever
4.Uppercontrolbar
5.Controlrod
Note:Theuppercontrolbarandthexedbar
mustbeparallelintheengaged,relaxed,and brakepositions.
2.Checktheoperationoftheuppercontrolbar.If itneedsadjustment,continueasfollows:
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Figure20
1.Upperhandle
2.Rearframe
3.Flangebolt(3/8x1inch)
4.Flangenut(3/8inch)
5.Uppermountinghole
6.Lowermountinghole
3.Removethelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)and angenuts(3/8inch)securinghandletorear frame(Figure20).
4.Pivotthehandletothedesiredoperatingposition andinstallthelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch) andangenuts(3/8inch)intothemounting holes.
Note:Tightenalltheangebolts.
5.Threadtherodttingupordownontheroduntil youachievetheproperpositionandinstallthe ttingtotheidlerbracketwiththeclevispin, washer,andhairpincotter.
6.Checktheparking-brakeadjustment.Referto
CheckingtheBrakes(page35).
A.Removethehairpincottersecuringthe
controlrodtotheuppercontrolbar.
B.Threadtherodinoroutofthecontrol-rod
ttingforproperpositionandinstallthe controlrodintotheuppercontrolbarwith thehairpincotter.
3.Afteradjustingthecontrolrods,checkthe parking-brakeadjustment;CheckingtheBrakes
(page35).
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Height-of-CutChart

Numberofspacersbelow
thecaster
13mm5mm
(1/2inch)(3/16inch)
Axle
position
A00
A01
A10
B01
B10
Numberof1/4-inchbladespacersbelowthespindle
43210
26mm32mm38mm45mm51mm
(1inch)(1-1/4inch)(1-1/2inch)(1-3/4inch)(2inch)
29mm35mm41mm48mm54mm
(1-1/8inch)(1-3/8inch)(1-5/8inch)(1-7/8inch)(2-1/8inch)
35mm41mm48mm54mm60mm
(1-3/8inch)(1-5/8inch)(1-7/8inch)(2-1/8inch)(2-3/8inch)
35mm41mm48mm54mm60mm
(1-3/8inch)(1-5/8inch)(1-7/8inch)(2-1/8inch)(2-3/8inch)
41mm48mm54mm60mm67mm
(1-5/8inch)(1-7/8inch)(2-1/8inch)(2-3/8inch)(2-5/8inch)
B11
B20
C
C
C
C
D21
11
20
21
30
45mm51mm57mm64mm70mm
(1-3/4inch)(2inch)(2-1/4inch)(2-1/2inch)(2-3/4inch)
51mm57mm64mm70mm76mm
(2inch)(2-1/4inch)(2-1/2inch)(2-3/4inch)(3inch)
48mm54mm60mm67mm73mm
(1-7/8inch)(2-1/8inch)(2-3/8inch)(2-5/8inch)(2-7/8inch)
55mm60mm67mm73mm79mm
(2-1/8inch)(2-3/8inch)(2-5/8inch)(2-7/8inch)(3-1/8inch)
57mm64mm70mm76mm83mm
(2-1/4inch)(2-1/2inch)(2-3/4inch)(3inch)(3-1/4inch)
64mm70mm76mm83mm89mm
(2-1/2inch)(2-3/4inch)(3inch)(3-1/4inch)(3-1/2inch)
61mm67mm73mm79mm86mm
(2-3/8inch)(2-5/8inch)(2-7/8inch)(3-1/8inch)(3-3/8inch)
D30
64mm70mm76mm82mm89mm
(2-1/2inch)(2-3/4inch)(3inch)(3-1/4inch)(3-1/2inch)
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D31
70mm76mm82mm89mm95mm
(2-3/4inch)(3inch)(3-1/4inch)(3-1/2inch)(3-3/4inch)
D40
E31
E40
E41
76mm82mm89mm95mm102mm
(3inch)(3-1/4inch)(3-1/2inch)(3-3/4inch)(4inch)
73mm79mm86mm92mm98mm
(2-7/8inch)(3-1/8inch)(3-3/8inch)(3-5/8inch)(3-7/8inch)
79mm86mm92mm98mm105mm
(3-1/8inch)(3-3/8inch)(3-5/8inch)(3-7/8inch)(4-1/8inch)
82mm89mm95mm102mm108mm
(3-1/4inch)(3-1/2inch)(3-3/4inch)(4inch)(4-1/4inch)
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Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst8hours
Aftertherst25hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthemowerbelttension.
•Checkthemowerbelttension.
•Checkthesafetysystem.
•Greasethecasterwheelsandcasterpivot.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheair-intakescreen.
•Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebrisbeforeeachuse.
•Checkthebrakes.
•Inspecttheblades.
•Cleanthemowerdeck.
•Cleanthefoamair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Greasethemower-beltidler.
•Checkthepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Checkthebelts.
•Checkthemowerbelttension.
•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Checkthesparkplugs.
•Checkandcleantheengine-coolingnsandshrouds.
•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
Every200hours
Every250hours
Every400hours
Beforestorage
•Changetheoillter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Replacethefuellter.
•Replacethefuel-ventlter.
•Greasethetransmissioncouplers(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Greasethewheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Paintchippedsurfaces.
•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheswitchanddisconnectthespark-plugwire(s)fromthesparkplug(s) beforeyoudoanymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontact thesparkplug.
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Lubrication
GreasingtheTransmission
GreaseType:#2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

LubricatingtheMachine

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesure toscrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).
4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pump greaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto oozeoutofthebearings.
5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

LubricatingtheCasterand WheelBearings

1.Lubricatethefront-wheelbearingsandfront spindles(Figure22).
2.Lubricatethedrive-wheelbearings(Figure22).
Couplers
Lubricatethetransmissioncouplersandidlerarm pivotslocatedinthebackofthemachine(Figure23).
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Figure23

GreasingtheMowerBelt Idler

Greasethettingonthemowerbelt-idlerarmpivot (Figure24).
Note:Removethemower-deckcovertoaccessthe
greasettingforthemowerbelt-idlerarm.
Figure22
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EngineMaintenance
CleaningtheFoamAir-Cleaner Element

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Cleanthefoam
air-cleanerelement(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).
Every50hours—Checkthepaperair-cleaner element(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner element(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
Important:Donotoilthefoamorpaperelement.
RemovingtheFoamandPaper Elements
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage (Figure25).
4.Unscrewthecoverknobsandremovethe air-cleanercover(Figure25).
5.Unscrewthehoseclampandremovethe air-cleanerassembly(Figure25).
6.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaper element(Figure25).
1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.
2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.
Important:Replacethefoamelementifit
istornorworn.
ServicingthePaperAir-Cleaner Element
1.Cleanthepaperelementbytappingitgentlyto removedust.Ifitisverydirty,replacethepaper elementwithanewone(Figure25).
2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.
3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.
Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter.
InstallingtheFoamandPaper Air-CleanerElements
Important:Topreventenginedamage,always
operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand paperair-cleanerassemblyinstalled.
1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaper element(Figure25).
2.Placetheair-cleanerassemblyontotheair cleanerbaseorhoseandsecureit(Figure25).
Figure25
1.Cover
2.Hoseclamp4.Foamelement
3.Paperelement
3.Placetheair-cleanercoverintopositionand tightenthecoverknobs(Figure25).
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ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ
orSL)
CrankcaseCapacity:1.7L(57oz)withthelter removed;1.5L(51oz)withoutthelterremoved
Viscosity:Refertothetable(Figure26).
Figure26
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CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theengine-oillevel.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
B
A
C
E F
D
G
H
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ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changethe
engineoil.
Every100hours—Changetheengineoil(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).
1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.
2.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
4.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure28).
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Figure28
5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertube(Figure29).
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ChangingtheOilFilter
B
A
C D
E
F
3/4
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Figure30
ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changetheoil
1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging
theEngineOil(page29).
2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure30).
lter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).
Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches
theengine,andthenturntheoillteranextra 3/4turn.
3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoServicingtheEngineOil(page28).
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ServicingtheSparkPlugs

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A
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CheckingtheSparkPlugs
ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthespark
plugs.
Makesurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterand sideelectrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthespark plug.Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingand installingthesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feeler gaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap.Installanew sparkplug(s)ifnecessary.
Type:NGK®BPR4ESorequivalent
AirGap:0.75mm(0.030inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlugs
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removethesparkplugsasshownin(Figure
31).
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplugs.Always
replacethesparkplugswhentheyhave:ablack coating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .
Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).
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Figure32
InstallingtheSparkPlugs
Tightenthesparkplugsto22N∙m(16ft-lb).
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Figure31
1.Spark-plugwire/sparkplug
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Figure33
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FuelSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheFuelSystem

DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.
•Drainfuelfromthefueltankwhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopen area.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.
DrainingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfacetoensure thatthefueltankdrainscompletely.
2.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveatthefueltank (Figure34).
5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclamptogether andslideitupthefuellineawayfromfuellter (Figure34).
6.Pullthefuellineoffthefuellter(Figure34).
7.Openthefuel-shutoffvalveandallowthefuelto drainintoafuelcanordrainpan.
Note:Nowisthebesttimetoinstallanewfuel
lterbecausethefueltankisempty.Referto
ReplacingtheFuelFilter(page33).
8.Installthefuellineontothefuellter.Slidethe hoseclampclosetothevalvetosecurethefuel line.
1.Fuel-shutoffvalve2.Clamp
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Figure34
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ReplacingtheFuelFilter
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1 2
ServicingtheFuel-VentSystem
ServiceInterval:Every200hours/Y early(whichever
comesrst)
Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.
Note:Notehowthefuellterisinstalledinorderto
installthenewltercorrectly.
Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveatthefueltank (Figure34).
4.ReplacethelterasshowninFigure35.
ServiceInterval:Every200hours/Y early(whichever
comesrst)
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removetheexistingfuel-ventlter(Figure36).
4.Installanewlter.
Figure35
5.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure34).
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Figure36
1.Fuel-ventlter2.Rightsideofengine
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DriveSystem
CoolingSystem
Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever
comesrst)
Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat83to97 kPa(12to14psi).Uneventirepressurecancause anunevencut.
Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo
notrequireair-pressuremaintenance.
Figure37
Maintenance

CleaningtheAir-Intake Screen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforeeachuse,removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt, orotherdebrisfromthecylinderandcylinder-head coolingns,air-intakescreenontheywheelend, andthecarburetor-governorleversandlinkage.This helpsensurethatadequatecoolingandcorrectengine speed,andreducesthepossibilityofoverheatingor mechanicaldamagetotheengine.

CleaningtheCooling System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking
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brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removetheair-intakescreen,therecoil-start handle,andthefanhousing(Figure38).
4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine parts.
5.Installtheair-intakescreen,therecoil-start handle,andthefanhousing(Figure38).
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Figure38
1.Air-intakescreen4.Bolt
2.Fanhousing5.Nut
3.Recoil-starthandle
BrakeMaintenance

ServicingtheBrakes

Beforeeachuse,checkthebrakesonbothalevel surfaceandslope.
Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoushutoff themachineorleaveitunattended.Iftheparking brakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.
CheckingtheBrakes
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethePTO.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
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forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Engagetheparkingbrake.
Note:Thewheelsmustlockwhenyoutryto
pushthemachineforward.
4.Ifthewheelsdonotlock,adjustthebrakes. RefertoAdjustingtheBrakes(page35).
5.Disengagethebrakeandpressuppercontrol barverylightly,approximately13mm(1/2inch).
Note:Thewheelsshouldrotatefreely;ifnot,
refertoAdjustingtheBrakes(page35).
AdjustingtheBrakes
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,an adjustmentisrequired.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
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3.Checkthebrakebeforeyouadjustit;referto
CheckingtheBrakes(page35).
4.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto
DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page15).
5.T oadjustthebrake,rotatethewingnutsonthe brakerods(Figure39).
Note:Turnthewingnutsclockwisetotighten
thebrakeandcounterclockwisetoloosenthe brake.
BeltMaintenance

CheckingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever
comesrst)—Checkthebelts.
Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks, wear,signsofoverheating,oranyotherdamage. Replaceanydamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheTraction DriveBelt

1.Removethehairpincottersecuringthebrake rodtothebrakearmtorelaxthetensiononthe beltidler(Figure40).
2.Removethebottomboltandloosenthetopbolt oftheshieldtorotateitforbeltclearance(Figure
40).
Figure39
1.Brakerod2.Wingnut
Note:Controlbarshouldbeparallelwiththe
referencebarwhenproperlyadjusted.
6.Checkthebrakeoperationagain;referto
CheckingtheBrakes(page35).
Important:Withtheparkingbrakereleased,
therearwheelsmustrotatefreelywhenyou pushthemower.Ifthewheelsdonotlock whenyouengagetheparkingbrakeorifthey donotrotatefreelywhenyoudisengagethe parkingbrake,contactyourservicedealer immediately.
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3.Liftthebeltpasttheidlerandoffthedrivepulley (Figure40).
4.Raisethewheeloffthegroundenoughto removethebelt.
5.Replacethetraction-drivebelt.
6.Securetheshieldwiththepreviouslyremoved boltandtightenthebolts(Figure40).
7.Securethebrakerodtothebrakearmwiththe hairpincotter(Figure40).
Figure40
1.Hairpincotter
2.Brakerod4.Drivebelt
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3.Shield
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ReplacingtheDriveBelt

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Raisetherearofthemachineandholditupwith jackstands.
4.Removethemowerbelt(Figure41).
Figure41
1.Idlerpulleyinslot4.Beltguide
2.Tractionbelt
3.Mowerbelt6.Mowerbelt
5.19mm(3/4inch)
Important:Thebrakeneedstobeadjustedwhen
thebelttensionorthebrakelinkageisadjusted.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removetheknobsandthebeltcoveronthe mower.
4.Removetheidlerpulleyandthewornbelt.
5.Installthenewmowerbelt.
6.Installtheidlerpulley.
7.EngagethePTOandcheckthebelttension. RefertoAdjustingtheMowerBeltTension(page
38).
Note:Thepropermowerbelttensionis44to
67N∙m(10to15ft-lb)withthebeltdeected 13mm(1/2inch)halfwaybetweenthepulleys (Figure44).
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8.EngagethePTO.
9.Checktheclearancebetweenthebellcrankand thetransmissionoutputshaft(Figure42).
5.Loosenthepivotboltenoughtoslidetheidler pulleyintheslot,andremovethetractionbelt fromtheengineandthedrivepulleys(Figure
41).
6.Installthenewdrivebeltaroundtheengineand thedrivepulleys(Figure41).
7.Slidetheidlerpulleyintheengineframeto tensionthetractionbelt(Figure41).
8.Installthemowerbelt(Figure41).
9.Checkthebeltguideundertheengineframefor theproperadjustment(Figure41).
Note:Thedistancebetweenthebeltguideand
mowerbeltshouldbe19mm(3/4inch)when youengagethemowerbelt.Adjustthebeltif necessary.Thedisengagedbeltshouldnotdrag orfalloffthepulleywhentheguidesareproperly adjusted.
Figure42
1.2to3mm(1/16to1/8 inch)
2.Bellcrank
3.Transmissionoutputshaft6.Clevis
4.Hairpincotter
5.Clevispin
Note:Theclearanceshouldbe2to3mm(1/16
to1/8inch).
10.Removethehairpincotterandtheclevispin fromthebellcrank.
11.Rotatetheclevisclockwiseontherodtoincrease theclearance;rotateitcounterclockwiseto decreaseit(Figure42).
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12.DisengagethePTO.
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Note:Iftheassistarmdoesnotcontactthe
frontstoponthemowerdeck(Figure43),adjust theclevistobringthebellcrankclosertothe transmissionoutputshaft(Figure42).
Figure43
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Loosenthelocknutontheturnbuckle(Figure
44).
4.Rotatetheturnbuckletowardtherearofthe mowertoincreasethetensiononthebelt. Rotatetheturnbuckletowardthefrontofthe mowertodecreasethetensiononthebelt (Figure44).
Note:Theeyeboltthreadsonbothendsofthe
turnbuckleshouldbeengagedaminimumof8 mm(5/16inch).
5.EngagethePTOandcheckthebelttension. Adjusttensionuntilitiscorrect.
Note:Thepropermowerbelttensionis44to
67N∙m(10to15ft-lb)withthebeltdeected 13mm(1/2inch)halfwaybetweenthepulleys (Figure44).
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1.13mm(1/2inch)deection here
2.Assistarm5.Turnbuckle
3.Frontstop
4.Locknut
13.Checkthebeltguideundertheengineframefor theproperadjustment(Figure41).
Note:Thedistancebetweenthebeltguideand
themowerbeltshouldbe32mm(1-1/4inch) whenyouengagethemowerbelt.Adjustthe mowerbeltasnecessary.Thedisengagedbelt shouldnotdragorfalloffthepulleywhenthe guidesareproperlyadjusted.

AdjustingtheMowerBelt Tension

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Checkthe
mowerbelttension.
Aftertherst25hours—Checkthemowerbelt tension.
Every50hours—Checkthemowerbelttension.
Figure44
1.Mowerbeltwith13mm (1/2inch)deection
2.Idlerpulley
6.Tightenthelocknutontheturnbuckle.
7.Checktheblade-brakeadjustment;referto
AdjustingtheBladeBrake(page43).
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Important:Adjustthebrakewhenyouadjustthe
belttensionorthebrakelinkage.
Important:Thebeltmustbetightenoughto
notslipduringheavyloadswhilecuttinggrass. Overtensioningthebeltreducesthelifeofthe spindlebearing,thebelt,andtheidlerpulley.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
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Adjustingthe
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PTO-EngagementLinkage
ThePTO-engagementlinkageadjustmentislocated beneaththefrontleft-handcorneroftheenginedeck.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.EngagethePTOlever.
4.Adjustthelinkagelengthsothatthelowerendof thebellcrankjustclearstheaxlesupportgusset (Figure45).
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Figure46
1.Yoke5.Assist-armlink
2.Nut6.Assistarm
3.Rearassist-armstop7.Turnbuckle
4.Frontassist-armstop
8.T oadjusttheassist-armlink,removethehairpin cotterfromtheassistarm(Figure46).
Figure45
1.Bellcrank4.Yoke
2.Safetyswitchlocated underenginedeck
3.Bellcrankjustclearsthe gussetwiththePTO engaged
5.Nut
6.Assist-armlink
5.Makesurethattheassistarmisagainsttherear assist-armstoponthedeck(Figure46).
6.Pushtheblade-controllever(PTO)downtothe disengagedposition.
7.Theassistarmshouldcontactthefront assist-armstoponthedeck.Ifitdoesnot contactthestop,adjustthebellcranksothatitis closertothegusset(Figure46).
9.Loosenthenutagainsttheyoke(Figure45).
10.Removetheassist-armlinkfromtheassistarm androtatethelinktoadjustthelength.
11.Installtheassist-armlinkintotheassistarmand secureitwiththehairpincotter(Figure46).
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12.Checkiftheassistarmcontactsthestops correctly.
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AdjustingthePTOSafety
2
3
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MowerDeck
Switch
1.Disengagetheblade-control(PTO)leverand engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
3.Verifythattheassistarmisagainstthefront assist-armstop.
4.Ifneeded,adjusttheblade-safetyswitchby looseningtheboltsholdingtheswitchbracket (Figure47).
5.Movethemountingbracketuntilthebellcrank pressestheplungerby6mm(1/4inch);refer to(Figure47).
Note:Makesurethatthebellcrankdoesnot
touchtheswitchbody;otherwise,damagetothe switchcouldoccur.
6.Tightentheswitchmountingbracket.
Maintenance

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.
WARNING
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda pieceofthebladecouldbethrownatyou orbystanders,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
PreparingtoInspectorService
1.Bellcrank
2.Boltsandnuts
theBlades
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.
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Figure47
3.Switchbody
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InspectingtheBlades
1
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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure47).
2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe
Blades(page42).
3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.
4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure47).
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Figure50
1.Measurefromthecuttingedgetoalevelsurface.
5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.
6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3.
Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions
obtainedinsteps3and4mustnotexceed3mm (1/8inch).Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8 inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced. RefertoRemovingtheBlades(page42)and
InstallingtheBlades(page42).
Figure48
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea4.Crack
CheckingforBentBlades
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward(Figure49).
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WARNING
Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldcriticallyinjure youorbystanders.
•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged bladewithanewblade.
•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.
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Figure49
4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure50).
Note:Notethisdimension.
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RemovingtheBlades
SharpeningtheBlades
Replacethebladesifyouhitasolidobjectorifthe bladesareoutofbalanceorbent.T oensureoptimum performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof themachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturers mayresultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.
1.Holdthebladeboltwithawrench.
2.Removethenut,bladebolt,curvedwasher, blade,spacers,andthinwasherfromthespindle (Figure51).
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure52).
Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.Theblade
remainsbalancedifthesameamountofmaterial isremovedfrombothcuttingedges.
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Figure52
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure53).
Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,
thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthe bladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloffthe endofthesailareaonly(Figure53).Repeatthis procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.
Figure51
1.Blade
2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher
3.Curvedwasher
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Figure53
1.Blade2.Balancer
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthecurvedwasherandthentheblade ontothebolt.Selectthepropernumberof
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4.Spacer
6.Nut
spacer(s)fortheheightofcut,andslidethebolt intothespindle(Figure51).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade
mustpointupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.
2.Installtheremainingspacer(s)andsecurethem withathinwasherandanut(Figure51).
3.T orquethebladeboltto101to108N∙m(75to 80ft-lb).
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AdjustingtheBladeBrake

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1
6 2
4
7
3
5
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Ifnecessary,adjustthespringmountingboltsso thatthebladebrakepadrubsagainstbothsides ofthepulleygroove(Figure54).
4.Adjustthenutattheendofthebladebrakerod untilthereis3mmto5mm(1/8to3/16inch) betweenthenutandthespacer(Figure54).
5.Engagetheblades.
Note:Ensurethatthebladebrakepadno
longercontactsthepulleygroove.
Figure55
1.Bolt
2.Spacer6.Grassdeector
3.Locknut
4.Spring
2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.
3.Placethespacerandthespringontothegrass deector.
5.Spring(installed)
7.J-hookendofthespring
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Figure54
1.Springmountingbolts3.3mmto5mm(1/8to3/16
2.Bladebrakepad
inch)
ReplacingtheGrass Deector
WARNING
Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.
4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.
Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofspringis
installedbehinddeckedgebeforeinstallingthe boltasshowninFigure54.
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5.Installtheboltandthenut.
6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure54).
Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable
torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen position,andensurethatitrotatesintothe fulldownposition.
Donotoperatethemachineunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,grassdeector, orbagger.
1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure54).
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Storage
C.Rotatetheengineusingthestarterofthe
machine.
1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutside oftheenginecylinder-headnsandtheblower housing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachine
withmilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoid excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe shift-leverplateandtheengine.
4.Checkthebrakes;refertoCheckingtheBrakes
(page35).
5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page27).
6.Greaseandlubricatethemachine;referto
Lubrication(page26).
Note:Rotatingtheenginedistributesthe
oilinsidethecylinder.
D.Installthesparkplug(s).
Note:Donotconnectthespark-plugwires
tothesparkplugs.
11.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamagedor worn.
12.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaceswith paintavailablefromyourAuthorizedService Dealer.
13.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andkeepitinamemorableplace.Coverthe machinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
7.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page29).
8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page34).
9.Forlong-termstorage:
A.Addstabilizer/conditioneradditivetofuelin
thetank.
B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and
drainthefueltank;refertoDrainingthe
FuelT ank(page32),oroperatetheengine
untilitstops.
D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
Repeattheprocess,withthechokeon,until theenginedoesnotstart.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleit
accordingtolocalcodes.
Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned
gasolineover90days.
10.Conditiontheengineforstorageasfollows:
A.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckthe
condition;refertoServicingtheSparkPlugs
(page31).
B.Pour2tablespoonsofengineoilintothe
enginethrougheachspark-plughole.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.
Theenginelosespower.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltankwithgasoline.
2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
3.Thechokeisnotinthecorrectposition.
4.Theaircleanerisdirty.
5.Thespark-plugwireislooseor disconnected.
6.Thesparkplugispittedorfouled,or thegapisincorrect.
7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.
8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theaircleanerisdirty.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.
5.Thesparkplugispittedorfouled,or thegapisincorrect.
6.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.6.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.
7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.
8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.
3.Closethechokeiftheengineiscold; openthechokeiftheengineiswarm.
4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
5.Installthewireonsparkplug.
6.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.
8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.
8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Theengineoverheats.
Themachinedoesnotdrive.
Thereisabnormalvibration.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.
1.Theshiftleverisinneutral.1.Movetheshiftlevertoadrivegear
2.Thetractionbeltisworn,loose,or broken.
3.Thetractionbeltisoffapulley .3.Changethebelt.
4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.
1.One/severalcuttingbladesis/arebent orunbalanced.
2.Ablademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley ,orblade pulleyisloose.
5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
6.Thebladespindleisbent.
3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
position.
2.Changethebelt.
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Themachineproducesanunevencutting height.
Thebladesdonotrotate.
1.Theblade(s)is/arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).
2.One/severalcuttingblade(s)is/are bent.
3.Themowerisnotlevel.
4.Theundersideofthemowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.
5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.
6.Abladespindleisbent.
1.Themower-deckbeltiswornorloose.
2.Themower-deckbeltisbroken.2.Installanewdeckbelt.
3.Themower-deckbeltisoffpulley.3.Inspectthebeltandreplaceitifitis
4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.
2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
3.Levelthemowerfromside-to-sideand front-to-rear.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Checkthebelttension.
damaged.Checkthepulleysandidlers andadjustthebelttension.
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TheToroWarranty
ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor
Landscape
Equipment(LCE)
WPMProduct
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoanagreement betweenthem,jointlypromisetorepairtheT oroProductslistedbelowifdefectivein materialsorworkmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse
2
•Engines
30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse
2
•Engines Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers
2
•Engines
AllMowers
•Battery90daysPartsandLabor
•BeltsandTires90days
•Attachments1year
1
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.
2
SomeenginesusedonT oroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.
1yearCommercialUse Honda-2years
Kawasaki-3years Toro-3years
1yearCommercialUse Kawasaki-3years 2years Kawasaki-3years
1yearPartsonly
1
1
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformedby adealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship, followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat www.T oro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe 24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered underwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith theassistanceprovided,contactusat:
ToroWarrantyCompany
CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1 196
888-865-5676(U.S.Customers)
888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,lubricants,oil
changes,sparkplugs,airlters,bladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments
•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenaltered,misused,neglected,orrequires
replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedToroService
Dealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure(consult
Operator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone
month
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro ServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect, incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheToro Productscoveredbythiswarranty ,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty .
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinaryuse) andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)arelimitedto thedurationoftheexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages, orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights whichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanada shouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyour country,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor's serviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.If allotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .
AustralianConsumerLaw:Australiancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtothe AustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.
374-0321RevA
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