Toro 39692, 39694 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3360-271RevA

CommercialWalk-BehindMower

FixedDeck,T-Bar,Gearwitha32inCutting
Unitor36inTURBOFORCE

ModelNo.39692—SerialNo.280000001andUp

ModelNo.39694—SerialNo.280000001andUp

®

CuttingUnit

Registeratwww.T oro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

Warning

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner’ s Man ual

forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia
EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems,
maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe
orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

issupplied

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious
injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga
dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

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

Safety...........................................................................3

SafeOperatingPractices.......................................3

ToroMowerSafety...............................................4

SlopeChart..........................................................6

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

Setup..........................................................................10

1CheckingtheFluidsandTirePressure..............10

2ReadingtheManualandViewingtheSafety

Information...................................................10

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

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

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

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

Operation...................................................................13

AddingFuel.......................................................13

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ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................14

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

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

OperatingtheBladeControlLever

(PTO)............................................................15

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

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

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

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

TransportingMachines.......................................18

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

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

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

HeightofCutChart............................................21

Maintenance...............................................................22

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................22

Lubrication.............................................................22

HowtoGrease...................................................22

LubricatingtheCasterandWheel

Bearings.........................................................23

GreasingtheTransmissionCouplers...................23

GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler............................23

EngineMaintenance...............................................24

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................24

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

ServicingtheSparkPlugs....................................26

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................27

ServicingtheFuelTank......................................27

ServicingtheFuelFilter......................................28

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................29

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................29

CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................29

CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen............................29

CleaningtheCoolingSystem...............................29

BrakeMaintenance.................................................30

ServicingtheBrakes...........................................30

BeltMaintenance....................................................31

CheckingtheBelts..............................................31

ReplacingtheTractionDriveBelt........................31

ReplacingtheTransmissionDriveBelt................31

ReplacingtheMowerBelt...................................32

AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension......................33

MowerDeckMaintenance......................................34

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................34

AdjustingtheBladeBrake...................................35

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................36

Storage.......................................................................37

Troubleshooting.........................................................38

Schematics.................................................................40

Safety

Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby

othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause
noncomplianceofthismachine.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner
canresultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans
CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-“personalsafety
instruction."Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay
resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.4-2004.

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readEnglishitistheowner’ sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict
theageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,loose
clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire
whichcanbethrownbythemachine.

•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother
fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer

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–Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwithengine

running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Donotsmoke.

–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety
switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning
properly.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
notpointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine
intoorfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

Operation

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes
andhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartengine
fromtheoperator’sposition.

•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Walk,don’trun.Never
operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause
slipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besure
totravelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditions
canaffectthemachine’ sstability.Usecautionwhile
operatingneardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
whenchangingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•NeveroperatewiththePTOshield,orotherguards
notsecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly.

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engage
parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutoffenginebefore
leavingtheoperator’spositionforanyreason
includingemptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthe
chute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstriking
objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make
necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesure
ofaclearpath.

•Keeppetsandbystandersaway.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnot
mowing.

Maintenanceandstorage

•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengineand
removekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.Waitfor
allmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaningor
repairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunit,drives,
mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup
oilorfuelspillage.

•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Setparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnectthe
positiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.
Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.

ToroMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic
toToroproductsandothersafetyinformationyoumust
know .

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

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Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass
or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatching
cutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecould
provedangeroustouserandbystanders.

GeneralOperation

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore
mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore
attemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymay
bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

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

SlopeOperation

•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethat
originalstandardsaremaintained.

•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandservice
asrequired.

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeel
uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.from
themowingarea.

•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel
goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedge
cavesin.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Do
notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

Service

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside
wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater
heaterorfurnace.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade
attachmentboltsandnuts.Keepequipmentingood
condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafety
systemsforproperoperationbeforeeachuse.

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SlopeChart6SafetyandInstructional
Decals

82- 2280

REV E R S E  TRACT ION DR I V E

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

43-8480

95-5537

1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manualforinstructionson

operatingthecuttingblade

2.Pushforwardtoengage

3.Pullbacktodisengage

66-1340

98-0776

82-2280

98-3256

82-2290

95-2814

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1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

98-5954

98-3266

98-3296

98-4387

104-8569

98-5130

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

106-0699

105-0884

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Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal
machinemanufacturer.

110-6916

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Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

1

2

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Nopartsrequired

Operator’sManual
EngineOperator’sManual
PartsCatalog
OperatorTrainingMaterial
RegistrationCard
Oildrainhose

1

CheckingtheFluidsandTire
Pressure

NoPartsRequired

ReadingtheManualand
ViewingtheSafetyInformation

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

Qty.

–

1
1
1
1
1
1

2

Use

Checktheuidsandtirepressure.

ReadtheOperator’sManualandwatch
thevideobeforeoperatingthemachine.

Procedure

•Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,
checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.

•Checkthegreaseforthemowerandmowerdeck.

•Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure.

Note:Thecuttingbladesaresettoa3inch(76mm)
height-of-cutatinitialpurchase.TheaxlepositionisD,
with4spacersbelowboththespindleandthecaster.

1

Operator’sManual

1

EngineOperator’sManual

1

PartsCatalog

1

OperatorTrainingMaterial

1

RegistrationCard

1

Oildrainhose

Procedure

•ReadtheOperator’sManual.

•Viewtheoperatortrainingmaterial.

•Fillouttheregistrationcardandmailitinorregister
onlineatwww .Toro.com.

•Usetheoildrainhosewhenchangingtheengineoil.

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ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Sidedischarge

2.Mowerdeck6.Handle

3.Recoilstarter7.Frontcasterwheel

4.Gastank

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure4)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

5.T-barcontrol

Figure4

1.Throttlecontrol7.Parkingbrake

2.Bladecontrolbail

3.Powertakeofflever(PTO)

4.Gearshiftlever

5.Uppercontrolbar11.Lowerhandle

6.Lowercontrolbar

lever-releasedposition

8.Choke

9.Ignitionswitch

10.Upperhandle

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolhastwopositions:FastandSlow.

BladeControlBail

Thebailisusedinconjunctionwiththebladecontrol
lever(PTO)toengagetheclutchanddrivethemower
blades.Releasingthebladecontrolbailwillstopthe
enginewiththePTOengaged.

BladeControlLever(PTO)

Thisleverisusedinconjunctionwiththebladecontrol
bailtoengageanddisengagethemowerdeckbeltand
drivethemowerblades.

GearShiftLever

Thetransmissionhasveforwardspeeds,neutraland
reverse,andhasanin-lineshiftpattern.

Important:Donotshiftwhileunitismoving,as
transmissiondamagemayoccur.

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UpperControlBar

Shifttothedesiredgearandpushforwardontheupper
controlbarandbladecontrolbailtoengageforward
tractionoperationandpullbacktobrakeforward
movement.Pullbackonrightsideofuppercontrolbar
toturnrightandleftsidetoturnleft.

LowerControlBar

Shifttransmissiontoreverseandsqueezethelower
controlbarandhandletogethertoengagetherearward
tractionassist.

ParkingBrakeLever

Pullbackonuppercontrolbarandswingbrakelever
upagainsttheupperhandletosettheparkingbrake
(Figure4).

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterand
hastwopositions:RunandOff.

Height

Weight

41inches(104.1cm)

460lb(209kg)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto
enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour
AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto
www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments
andaccessories.

RecoilStarter

Pullrecoilstarterhandletostartengine(notshownin
Figure4).

FuelShut-offValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalvewhentransportingor
storingmower.

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

32inchmowers:

Widthwithdeectordown45.8inches(1 16.3cm)

Length

Height

Weight

72inches(183cm)

41inches(104.1cm)

400lb(181kg)

36inchmowers:

Widthwithdeectordown46.6inches(1 18.4cm)

Length

74inches(188cm)

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Operation

AddingFuel

UseUnleadedRegularGasolinesuitablefor
automotiveuse(85pumpoctaneminimum).Leaded
regulargasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnot
available.

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe
damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupany
gasolinethatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4
to1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthebottomof
thellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetank
allowsgasolinetoexpand.

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitethegasolinevapors.Are
orexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss
ofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious
injuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditionerbottleopening.

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor
less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe
fueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting

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Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgas
stabilizer/conditionertothegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasoline.To
minimizethechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuel
system,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundfueltankcapandremovethecap.
Addunleadedregulargasolinetofueltank,untilthe
levelis1/4to1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthe
bottomofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetank
allowsgasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltank
completelyfull.

3.Installfueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline
thatmayhavespilled.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsin
thesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcould
helpyouoranybystandersavoidinjury.

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

SettingtheParkingBrake

1.Pulltheuppercontrolbarrearwardandholditin
thisposition(Figure6).

2.Lifttheparkingbrakelockupandgraduallyrelease
theuppercontrolbar.Thebrakelockshouldstayin
theset(locked)position(Figure6).

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

1.Pullrearwardontheuppercontrolbar.Lowerthe
parkingbrakelocktothereleasedposition.

2.Graduallyreleasetheuppercontrolbar.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feet
andheadisrecommended.

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

Figure5

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engageparking
brake,shutoffengineandremovekey.Alwayssetthe
parkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineorleaveit
unattended.

Figure6

1.Uppercontrolbar3.Fixedbar

2.Parkingbrakelever-set
position

StartingandStoppingthe
Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.

2.Openthefuelvalve.

3.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandmove
theshiftlevertotheneutralposition.

4.Settheparkingbrakes.

5.Turntheignitionkeytotherunposition(Figure7).

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6.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol
midwaybetweenthefastandslowpositions.

7.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrol
tothefastposition.

8.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(Figure7).

5.Pullwireoffsparkplug(s)topreventpossibilityof
accidentalstartingbeforestoringorperforming
maintenanceonthemachine.

6.Closethefuelshutoffvalvebeforestoringor
transportingthemachine.

Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnot
requireanychoking.

9.Grasptherecoilstarterhandlermlyandpullit
outuntilpositiveengagementresults;thenpullthe
handlevigorouslytostarttheengine.Allowthe
ropetorecoilslowly .

Important:Donotpulltherecoilropetoits
limitorreleasethestarterhandlewhenyoupull
outtheropebecausetheropemaybreakorthe
recoilassemblymaybedamaged.

10.Pushthechoketooffastheenginewarmsup.

11.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen
movethethrottlecontroltothefastposition.

StoppingtheEngine

Important:Inanemergency ,youcanstopthe

engineimmediatelybyturningtheignitionkeyto
the

of f

position.

1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition
(Figure7).

Important:Makesurefuelshutoffvalveis
closedbeforetransportingorstoringmachine,
asfuelleakagemayoccur.

OperatingtheBladeControl
Lever(PTO)

Thebladecontrollever(PTO)engagesanddisengages
powertothemowerblades.

EngagingtheMowerBlades

1.Toengagetheblades,squeezebladecontrolbail
againsttheuppercontrolbar(Figure8).

2.Pushthebladecontrolleverrmlyforward,untilit
latchesover-center.

3.Restarttheengineandrepeattheprocedureto
engagethemowerbladesifthebladecontrolbail
isreleased.

2.Letengineidlefor30to60secondsbeforeturning
theignitionkeytooff.

3.Turntheignitionkeytooff(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Bladecontrollever(PTO)

2.Throttlelever

3.Ignitionkey

4.Settheparkingbrakeandremovekey.

Figure8

1.Uppercontrolbar

2.Bladecontrolbail

3.Bladecontrollever(PTO)

DisengagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

Todisengagetheblades,pullthebladecontrollever
rearwardalltheway(Figure8).Theenginewillkill
whenthebladecontrolbailisreleasedwiththeblade
controlleverengaged.

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Note:Itisnecessarytofullyandmanuallydisengage
thebladecontrollever.

throttlecontrolinthefastpositionforbestmowing
performance.

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate
unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock
switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged
switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
enginefromstartingwhen:

•Thebladecontrollever(PTO)isengaged.

•Theignitionkeyisoff.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisalsodesignedtostopthe
enginewhen:

•Thebladecontrolbailisreleasedwiththeblade
controllever(PTO)engaged.

DrivingForward

1.Togoforward,movetheshiftlevertoaforward
gear(Figure9).

2.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake.

3.Slowlypressontheuppercontrolbartomove
forward(Figure9).

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothendsof
theuppercontrolbar(Figure9).

Toturn,releasepressureontheuppercontrolbar
sideinthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure9).

•Theignitionswitchisturnedtotheoffposition.

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe
machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot
operateasdescribedbelow ,haveanAuthorizedService
Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Settheparkingbrake,disengagethePTOandplace
thethrottleforward.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Withtheenginerunningsqueezethebladecontrol
bailagainstuppercontrolbarandpushthemower
bladecontrolleverforward.Themowerblades
beginrotating.

4.Withtheenginerunning,releasethebladecontrol
bail.Theengineshouldstop.

5.Starttheengineagain.

6.Withtheenginerunning,turnthekeyswitchtothe
offposition.Theengineshouldstop.

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas
measuredinRPM(revolutionsperminute).Placethe

Figure9

1.Uppercontrolbar

2.Lowercontrolbar4.Lowerhandle

3.Shiftlever

DrivingBackward

1.Togobackward,movetheshiftlevertoreversegear.

2.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake.

3.Slowlysqueezethelowercontrolbarandlower
handletogethertomoverearward(Figure9).

UsingtheLowerControlBar

Thisprocedureisfordrivingupacurb.Thiscanbe
performedwhiledrivingforwardorbackward.

Note:Somecurbsdonotallowthereardrivetiresto
contactthecurb.Ifthishappens,drivethemachineup
thecurbatanangle.

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Abladecanbebentordamagedwhendriving
upacurb.Piecesofbladethatmaybethrown
couldseriouslyinjureorkillyouorbystanders.

Donotrunbladeswhiledrivingupacurb
forwardorbackward.

DrivingBackwardUpaCurb

1.Disengagethemowerblades.

2.Selectreversetodrivethemachine.

3.Drivethemachineuntildrivewheelscontactcurb
(Figure10).

Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthecurb
andcasterwheelsstraight.

DrivingForwardUpaCurb

1.Disengagethemowerblades.

2.Selectrstgeartodrivethemachine.

3.Drivemachineuntilthecastorwheelscontactcurb
(Figure10).

4.Liftthefrontofthemachinebypushingdownon
thelowerhandle(Figure10).

5.Drivethemachineuntildrivewheelscontactthe
curb(Figure10).

6.Lowerthefrontofthemachine(Figure10).

Note:Bothdrivewheelsshouldcontactthecurb
andcasterwheelsstraight.

7.Atthesametimeengagethelowercontrolbarand
liftuponthelowerhandletodriveoverthecurb
(Figure9andFigure10).

Note:Liftinguponthelowerhandlewillassist
drivingthemachineupacurbandnotspinthe
drivewheels.

4.Atthesametimeengagelowercontrolbarandlift
uponthelowerhandle(Figure9andFigure11).

Note:Liftinguponthelowerhandlewillassist
drivingthemachineupacurbandnotspinthe
drivewheels.

Figure11

1.Lowercontrolbar
(engaged)

2.Handle

1.LowerControlBar
engagedandmower
inreverse.

2.Pulluptoassistmachine

Figure10

3.LowerControlBar
engagedandmower
goingforward.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,pullbackontheuppercontrol
bar,releasethebladecontrolbail,turntheignitionkey
tooffandsettheparkingbrake;refertoSettingthe
ParkingBrakeinOperation,page13.Rememberto
removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe
parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine
unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

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TransportingMachines

AdjustingtheBladeHeight

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall
necessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw .
Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions.
Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily ,
petsorbystandersavoidinjury.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and
closethefuelvalve.

2.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruck
withstraps,chains,cable,orropes.

3.Ifusingatrailer,securethetrailertothetowing
vehicleandinstallthesafetychains.

SideDischargingorMulching
theGrass

Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses
clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

Adjustthebladesbyusingthe4spacers(1/4inch)
(6mm)onthebladespindlebolts.Thisallowsfora
1-inch(25mm)adjustmentrange,in1/4inch(6mm)
increments,ofcuttingheightinanyaxleposition.Use
thesamenumberofbladespacersonallbladesto
achievealevelcut(2aboveand2below,1aboveand3
below,etc.).

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandset
theparkingbrakes.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Holdthebladeboltandremovethenut(Figure12).

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,
orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted
inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade
contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith
rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebriswill
causeinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfrom
themowerbecausethegrassdeector
routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe
grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit
immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe
mower.

•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower
bladesunlessyoureleasethebailandthe
powertakeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotatethe
ignitionkeytoOff.Alsoremovethekeyand
pullthewiresoffthesparkplug(s).

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Thismachinehasa1to4-1/4inch(26to108mm)
rangefortheheight-of-cut.Thiscanbeachievedby
adjustingbladespacers,rearaxleheight,andfront
casterspacers.UsetheHeight-of-CutCharttoselect
thecombinationofadjustmentsrequired.

Figure12

1.Blade

2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher

3.Curvedwasher

4.Slidetheboltdownthroughthespindle,andchange
thespacersasneeded(Figure12).

5.Installtheboltandcurvedwasher,addextra
spacer(s),andsecurethemwithathinwasheranda
nut(Figure12).

6.Torquethebladeboltto75-80ft-lb(101-108N-m).

4.Spacer

6.Nut

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AdjustingtheAxleHeight

Adjusttheaxlepositiontotheselectedheight-of-cut
setting.RefertotheHeight-of-CutChart.

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandset
theparkingbrakes.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Loosen,butdonotremove,the2axlepivotbolts
andthe2axleadjustmentbolts(Figure13).

Figure13

1.Axlepivotbolt2.Axleadjustmentbolt

Figure14

1.Latchpin

2.Spacer,3/16inch(5mm)

3.Spacer,1/2inch(13mm)

2.Removethelatchpin,slidethecasterfromthe
support,andchangethespacers(Figure14).

3.Installthecasterinthesupportandinsertthevpin
(Figure14).

AdjustingtheHandleHeight

4.Placeajackundertherearcenteroftheengine
frame.Raisethebackendoftheengineframeup
enoughtoremovethefront2axleadjustmentbolts
(Figure13).

Note:Usejackstandstosupportthemachine.

5.Raiseorlowertheengineframewiththejackso
thatyoucaninstallthefront2axleadjustmentbolts
inthedesiredholelocation(Figure13).

Note:Useataperedpunchtohelpaligntheholes.

6.Tightenall4boltsandlowerthemower.

7.Adjustthecontrolrodsandthebrakelinkages
asrequired.RefertoServicingtheBrakesand
AdjustingtheControlRods.

Important:Youmustadjustthecontrolrods
andthebrakelinkagewhenyouchangethe
axlepositionsforpropertractionandbrake
function.

AdjustingtheCasterPosition

Thehandlepositioncanbeadjustedtomatchthe
operator’sheightpreference.

1.Removehairpincotter,washerandclevispin
securingcontrolrodttingtoidlerbracket
(Figure15).

Figure15

1.Controlrod4.Clevispin

2.Controlrodtting

3.Idlerbracket6.Hairpincotterpin

5.Washer

1.UsingtheHeight-of-CutChart,adjustthecaster
spacerstomatchwiththeaxleholeselected
(Figure14).

2.Loosentheupperangebolts(3/8x1inch)and
angenutsecuringhandletorearframe(Figure16).

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Figure16

1.Upperhandle

2.Rearframe

3.Flangebolt(3/8x1inch)

4.Locknut(3/8inch)

5.Uppermountinghole

6.Lowermountinghole

3.Removethelowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)
andangenutssecuringhandletorearframe
(Figure16).

4.Pivothandletodesiredoperatingpositionand
installlowerangebolts(3/8x1inch)andange
nutsintomountingholes.Tightenallangebolts.

5.Threadrodttingupordownonroduntilproper
positionisattainedandinstallintottingtoidler
bracketwithclevispin,washerandhairpincotter.

6.Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.Referto
CheckingtheBrakesinBrakeMaintenance,
page30.

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HeightofCutChart

Numberofspacers

1/2inch

AxlePosition

A00

A01

A10

B01

B10

B11

B20

C

C

C

C

D21

D30

D31

D40

E31

E40

E41

(13mm)

11

20

21

30

belowcaster

3/16inch(5

mm)

1inch(26

1–1/8inch

(29mm)

1–3/8inch

(35mm)

1–3/8inch

(35mm)

1–5/8inch

(41mm)

1–3/4inch

(45mm)

2inch(51

1–7/8inch

(48mm)

2–1/8inch

(55mm)

2–1/4inch

(57mm)

2–1/2inch

(64mm)

2–3/8inch

(61mm)

2–1/2inch

(64mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

3inch(76

2–7/8inch

(73mm)

3–1/8inch

(79mm)

3–1/4inch

(82mm)

Numberof1/4inchbladespacersbelowspindle

43210

mm)

mm)

mm)

1–1/4inch

(32mm)

1–3/8inch

(35mm)

1–5/8inch

(41mm)

1–5/8inch

(41mm)

1–7/8inch

(48mm)

2inch(51

mm)

2–1/4inch

(57mm)

2–1/8inch

(54mm)

2–3/8inch

(60mm)

2–1/2inch

(64mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

2–5/8inch

(67mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

3inch(76

mm)

3–1/4inch

(82mm)

3–1/8inch

(79mm)

3–3/8inch

(86mm)

3–1/2inch

(89mm)

1–1/2inch

(38mm)

1–5/8inch

(41mm)

1–7/8inch

(48mm)

1–7/8inch

(48mm)

2–1/8inch

(54mm)

2–1/4inch

(57mm)

2–1/2inch

(64mm)

2–3/8inch

(60mm)

2–5/8inch

(67mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

3inch(76

2–7/8inch

(73mm)

3inch(76

3–1/4inch

(82mm)

3–1/2inch

(89mm)

3–3/8inch

(86mm)

3–5/8inch

(92mm)

3–3/4inch

(95mm)

1–3/4inch

(45mm)

1–7/8inch

(48mm)

2–1/8inch

(54mm)

2–1/8inch

(54mm)

2–3/8inch

(60mm)

2–1/2inch

(64mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

2–5/8inch

(67mm)

2–7/8inch

(73mm)

3inch(76

mm)

mm)

mm)

3–1/4inch

(83mm)

3–1/8inch

(79mm)

3–1/4inch

(82mm)

3–1/2inch

(89mm)

3–3/4inch

(95mm)

3–5/8inch

(92mm)

3–7/8inch

(98mm)

4inch(102

mm)

2inch(51

mm)

2–1/8inch

(54mm)

2–3/8inch

(60mm)

2–3/8inch

(60mm)

2–5/8inch

(67mm)

2–3/4inch

(70mm)

3inch(76

mm)

2–7/8inch

(73mm)

3–1/8inch

(79mm)

3–1/4inch

(83mm)

3–1/2inch

(89mm)

3–3/8inch

(86mm)

3–1/2inch

(89mm)

3–3/4inch

(95mm)

4inch(102

mm)

3–7/8inch

(98mm)

4–1/8inch

(105mm)

4–1/4inch

(108mm)

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst25hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthemowerbelttension.

•Checkthemowerbelttension.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Greasethecasterwheelsandcasterpivot.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Cleantheairintakescreen.

•Checkthebrakes.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Cleanfoamaircleanerelement.

•Greasethemowerbeltidler .

•Checkthepaperaircleanerelement.

•Checkthetirepressure

•Checkthebelts.

•Checkthemowerbelttension.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthesparkplugs.

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Replacethepaperaircleanerelement.

•Replacetheoillter.

•Replacethefuellter.

Every250hours

Every400hours

Beforestorage

•Greasethetransmissioncouplers(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethewheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplug(s)beforeyou
doanymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

Lubrication

GreasewithNo.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor
molybdenumbasegrease.

HowtoGrease

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

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3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesureto
scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pumpgrease
intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutof
thebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

LubricatingtheCasterand
WheelBearings

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every400hours(moreoftenindirty
ordustyconditions).

1.Lubricatethefrontwheelbearingsandfrontspindles
(Figure17).

2.Lubricatethedrivewheelbearings(Figure17).

GreasingtheMowerBeltIdler

Greasethettingonthemowerbeltidlerarmpivot
(Figure19).

Note:Removethemowerdeckcovertoaccessthe
greasettingforthemowerbeltidlerarm.

Figure19

Figure17

GreasingtheTransmission
Couplers

Lubricatethetransmissioncouplersandidlerarmpivots
locatedinthebackofthemachine(Figure18).

Figure18

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EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval/Specication

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewoperatinghours)iftheoperatingconditionsare
extremelydustyorsandy .

Important:Donotoilthefoamorpaperelement.

RemovingtheFoamandPaper
Elements

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirt
fromgettingintotheengineandcausingdamage
(Figure20).

4.Unscrewthecoverknobandremovetheaircleaner
cover(Figure20).

5.Removethe2wingnutsandremovetheaircleaner
assembly(Figure20).

Figure20

1.Engine4.Foamelement

2.Cover

3.Wingnut

5.Paperelement

6.Coverknob

6.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaper
element(Figure20).

CleaningtheFoamAirCleanerElement

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapandwarm
water.Whentheelementisclean,rinseitthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitis
tornorworn.

ServicingthePaperAirCleaner
Element

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Every200hours

1.Donotcleanthepaperlter,replaceit(Figure20).

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,ordamage
totherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand
paperaircleanerassemblyinstalled.

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1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaperair
cleanerelement(Figure20).

2.Placetheaircleanerassemblyontotheaircleaner
baseandsecureitwiththe2wingnuts(Figure20).

3.Placetheaircleanercoverintopositionandtighten
thecoverknob(Figure20).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval/Specication

Note:Changetheoilmorefrequentlywhenthe

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

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

CrankcaseCapacity:58ounces(1.7liter)withthelter

removed;51ounces(1.5liter)withoutthelterremoved

Viscosity:Refertothetable(Figure21).

Figure22

1.Oildipstick

2.Fillertube

5.Unscrewtheoildipstickandwipetheendclean
(Figure22).

6.Slidetheoildipstickfullyintothellertube,butdo
notthreadontotube(Figure22).

7.Pullthedipstickoutandlookattheend.Iftheoil
levelislow,slowlypouronlyenoughoilintotheller
tubetoraisetheleveltotheFullmark.

Figure21

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

4.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick(Figure22)sothatdirt
cannotfallintothellerholeanddamagetheengine.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith
oilandruntheengine;enginedamagecan
result.

ChangingtheOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours

1.Starttheengineandletitrunveminutes.This
warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly
lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains
completely.

3.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

5.Slidethedrainhoseovertheoildrainvalve.

6.Placeapanbelowthedrainhose.Rotateoildrain
valvetoallowoiltodrain(Figure23).

7.Whenoilhasdrainedcompletely,closethedrain
valve.

8.Removethedrainhose(Figure23).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

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Figure23

1.Oildrainvalve2.Oildrainhose

9.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil
intothellertube(Figure22).

10.Checktheoillevel;refertoCheckingtheEngineOil
Level.

3.Applyathincoatofnewoiltotherubbergasketon
thereplacementlter(Figure24).

4.Installthereplacementoilltertothelteradapter,
turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket
contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelteran
additional3/4turn(Figure24).

5.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;
refertoServicingtheEngineOil.

6.Runtheengineforabout3minutes,stoptheengine,
andcheckforoilleaksaroundtheoillteranddrain
valve.

7.Checktheengineoillevelandaddoilifneeded.

ServicingtheSparkPlugs

ServiceInterval/Specication

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstallingthe
sparkplugsandagappingtool/feelergaugetocheckand
adjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplugsifnecessary.

Type:Champion®RCJ8YorequivalentAirGap:

0.030inch(0.75mm)

11.SlowlyaddtheadditionaloiltobringittotheFull
mark.

ChangingtheOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheoilltermorefrequentlywhenthe
operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil.

2.Removetheoldlter(Figure24).

RemovingtheSparkPlugs

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

3.Disconnectthewiresfromthesparkplugs
(Figure25).

1.Oillter

Figure24

Figure25

2.Adapter

1.Spark-plugwire/sparkplug

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4.Cleanaroundthesparkplugstopreventdirtfrom
fallingintotheengineandpotentiallycausing
damage.

5.Removethesparkplugsandthemetalwashers.

CheckingtheSparkPlugs

1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplugs(Figure26).
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly .Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeansthattheaircleanerisdirty.

2.Ifneeded,cleanthesparkplugwithawirebrushto
removecarbondeposits.

FuelSystem
Maintenance

ServicingtheFuelTank

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcandamageproperty.

•Draingasolinefromthefueltankwhenthe
engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopen
area.Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwherea
sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.

Figure26

1.Centerelectrodeinsulator3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

Important:Alwaysreplacethesparkplugs
whenithasablackcoating,wornelectrodes,
anoilylm,orcracks.

3.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes
(Figure26).Bendthesideelectrode(Figure26)if
thegapisnotcorrect.

InstallingtheSparkPlugs

1.Installthesparkplugsandthemetalwasher.Ensure
thattheairgapissetcorrectly.

2.Tightenthesparkplugsto16ft-lb(22N-m).

3.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs(Figure26).

DrainingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,toassurefuel
tankdrainscompletely.Thendisengagethepower
takeoff(PTO),settheparkingbrake,andturnthe
ignitionkeytooff.Removethekey.

2.Closethefuelshut-offvalveatthefueltank
(Figure27).

3.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclamptogether
andslideitupthefuellineawayfromfuellter
(Figure27).

4.Pullthefuellineoffthefuellter(Figure27).Open
thefuelshut-offvalveandallowthegasolinetodrain
intoagascanordrainpan.

Note:Nowisthebesttimetoinstallanewfuellter
becausethefueltankisempty.RefertoReplacing
theFuelFilter.

5.Installthefuellineontothefuellter.Slidethehose
clampclosetothevalvetosecurethefuelline.

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Figure27

1.Fuelshut-offvalve2.Clamp

ServicingtheFuelFilter

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel
line.

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampsclose
tothelter.

7.Openfuelshut-offvalveatfueltank(Figure27).

8.Checkforfuelleaksandrepairifneeded.

9.Wipeupanyfuelthatspilled.

Note:Notehowthefuellterisinstalledinorderto
installthenewltercorrectly.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

3.Closefuelshut-offvalveatthefueltank(Figure27).

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand
slidethemawayfromthelter(Figure28).

Figure28

1.Hoseclamp3.Filter

2.Fuelline

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DriveSystem

CoolingSystem

Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)—Checkthetirepressure

Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure29).

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat12-14psi
(83-97kPa).Uneventirepressurecancauseanuneven
cut.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo
notrequireairpressuremaintenance.

Maintenance

CleaningtheAirIntakeScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseremoveanybuild-upofgrass,dirt
orotherdebrisfromthecylinderandcylinderhead
coolingns,airintakescreenonywheelend,and
carburetor-governorleversandlinkage.Thiswillhelp
insureadequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedand
willreducethepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanical
damagetotheengine.

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

Cleantheairintakescreenfromgrassanddebrisbefore
eachuse.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

Figure29

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfan
housing(Figure30).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfanhousing
(Figure30).

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BrakeMaintenance

ServicingtheBrakes

Beforeeachuse,checkbrakesonbothalevelsurface
andslope.

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachine
orleaveitunattended.Iftheparkingbrakedoesnot
holdsecurely,anadjustmentisrequired.

CheckingtheBrakes

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
bladecontrol(PTO).

Figure30

1.Airintakescreen4.Bolt

2.Fanhousing5.Nut

3.Recoilstarter

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

3.Applytheparkingbrake.Thewheelsmustlock
whenyoutrytopushthemachineforward.

4.Ifthewheelsdonotlock,adjustthebrakes.Refer
toAdjustingtheBrakes.

5.Releasethebrakeandpressuppercontrolbarvery
lightly,approximately1/2inch(13mm).Thewheels
shouldrotatefreely ,ifnot;refertoAdjustingthe
Brakes.

AdjustingtheBrakes

Thebrakeleverisontheuppercontrolbar.Ifthe
parkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely ,anadjustmentis
required.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
PTO,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

3.Checkthebrakebeforeyouadjustit;referto
CheckingtheBrakes.

4.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrakeinOperation,page13.

5.Toadjustthebrake,rotatethewingnutsonthe
brakerods(Figure31).Turnthewingnutsclockwise
totightenthebrakeandcounterclockwisetoloosen
thebrake.

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BeltMaintenance

CheckingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen
cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracks
aresignsofaworndeckbelt.Replacethedeckbeltif
anyoftheseconditionsareevident.

Figure31

1.Brakerod2.Wingnut

Note:Controlbarshouldbeparallelwiththe
referencebarwhenproperlyadjusted.

6.Checkthebrakeoperationagain;refertoChecking
theBrakes.

Important:Withtheparkingbrakereleased,
therearwheelsmustrotatefreelywhenyou
pushthemower.Ifbrakeactionandfreewheel
rotationcannotbeachievedcontactyourservice
dealerimmediately .

ReplacingtheTractionDrive
Belt

1.Removehairpincottersecuringbrakerodtobrake
armtorelaxbeltidlertension(Figure32).

2.Removebottomandloosentopboltsofshieldto
rotateforbeltclearance(Figure32).

3.Liftthebeltpastidlerandoffthedrivepulley
(Figure32).

4.Raisethewheeloffgroundenoughtoallowbelt
removal.

5.Replacethetractiondrivebelt.

6.Secureshieldwithpreviouslyremovedboltand
tightenbolts(Figure32).

7.Securebrakerodtobrakearmwithhairpincotter
(Figure32).

Figure32

1.Hairpincotter

2.Brakerod4.Drivebelt

3.Shield

ReplacingtheTransmission
DriveBelt

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandsetthe
parkingbrakes.

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2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineandholditupwith
jackstands.

4.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe
MowerBelt(Figure33).

Figure33

1.Idlerpulleyinslot4.Beltguide

2.Tractionbelt

3.Mowerbelt6.Mowerbelt

5.3/4inch(19mm)

5.Loosenthepivotboltenoughtoslidetheidlerpulley
intheslotandremovethetractionbeltfromthe
engineandthedrivepulleys(Figure33).

6.Installthenewdrivebeltaroundtheengineandthe
drivepulleys(Figure33).

7.Slidetheidlerpulleyintheengineframetotension
thetractionbelt(Figure33).

7.Engagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandcheck
thebelttension.RefertoAdjustingtheMowerBelt
Tension.

Note:Thepropermowerbelttensionis10-15lbf.
(44-67N)withthebeltdeected1/2inch(13mm)
halfwaybetweenthepulleys(Figure34).

Figure34

1.Mowerbeltwith1/2inch
(13mm)deection

2.Idlerpulley

8.Engagethebladecontrol(PTO)lever.

9.Checktheclearancebetweenthebellcrankandthe
transmissionoutputshaft(Figure35).

8.Installthemowerbelt(Figure33).

9.Checkthebeltguideundertheengineframeforthe
properadjustment(Figure33).

Note:Thedistancebetweenthebeltguideand
mowerbeltshouldbe3/4inch(19mm)whenthe
mowerbeltisengaged.Adjustthebeltifnecessary.
Thedisengagedbeltshouldnotdragorfalloffthe
pulleywhentheguidesareproperlyadjusted.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandsetthe
parkingbrakes.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheknobsandthebeltcoveronthemower.

4.Removetheidlerpulleyandthewornbelt(Figure34).

5.Installthenewmowerbelt.

6.Installtheidlerpulley.

Figure35

1.1/16-1/8inch(2-3mm)

2.Bellcrank

3.Transmissionoutputshaft6.Clevis

4.Hairpincotter

5.Clevispin

Note:Theclearanceshouldbe1/16—1/8inch
(2-3mm).

10.Removethehairpincotterandtheclevispinfrom
thebellcrank.

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11.Rotatetheclevisclockwiseontherodtoincrease
theclearance;rotateitcounterclockwisetodecrease
it(Figure35).

12.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)lever.

Note:Iftheassistarmdoesnotcontactthefront
stoponthemowerdeck(Figure36),adjusttheclevis
tobringthebellcrankclosertothetransmission
outputshaft(Figure35).

Figure37

1.Idlerpulleyinslot4.Beltguide

2.Tractionbelt

3.Mowerbelt6.Mowerbelt

5.1-1/4inch(32mm)

AdjustingtheMowerBelt
Tension

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Figure36

1.1/2inch(13mm)deection
here

2.Assistarm5.Turnbuckle

3.Frontstop

4.Locknut

13.Checkthebeltguideundertheengineframeforthe
properadjustment(Figure33).

Note:Thedistancebetweenthebeltguideandthe
mowerbeltshouldbe1-1/4inch(32mm)when
youengagethemowerbelt(Figure37).Adjustthe
mowerbeltasnecessary.Thedisengagedbeltshould
notdragorfalloffthepulleywhentheguidesare
properlyadjusted.

Aftertherst25hours

Every50hours

Important:Thebladebrakeneedstobeadjusted
whenthebelttensionorthebrakelinkageis
adjusted.

Important:Thebeltmustbetightenoughtonot
slipduringheavyloadswhilecuttinggrass.Over
tensioningthebeltwillreducethebearinglifeof
thebeltandthespindle.

1.Disengagethebladecontrol(PTO)leverandsetthe
parkingbrakes.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Loosenthelocknutontheturnbuckle(Figure36).

4.Rotatetheturnbuckletowardtherearofthe
mowertoincreasethetensiononthebelt.Rotate
theturnbuckletowardthefrontofthemowerto
decreasethetensiononthebelt(Figure36).

Note:Theeyeboltthreadsonbothendsofthe
turnbuckleshouldbeengagedaminimumof
5/16inch(8mm).

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MowerDeck
Maintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades
sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,you
maywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda
pieceofthebladecouldbethrownintothe
operator’sorbystander’sarea,resultingin
seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor
damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand
backward(Figure39).

Figure39

2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge,
positionA,oftheblades(Figure40).Notethis
dimension.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe
Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade
controlbailandsettheparkingbrake.Turntheignition
keytooff.Removethekeyanddisconnectthespark
plugwire(s)fromthesparkplug(s).

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure38).Iftheedges
arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe
blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

Figure38

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotformingin
curvedarea

2.Sail4.Crackinthecurvedarea

Figure40

1.Measurefromcuttingedgetoalevelsurface

3.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof
thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep1.The
differencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedinsteps
1and2mustnotexceed1/8inch(3mm).Ifthis
dimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),thebladeis
bentandmustbereplaced.RefertoRemovingthe
BladesandInstallingtheBlades.

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak
apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor
bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith
anewblade.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea
(Figure38).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,or
aslotforminginthisarea(item3inFigure38),
immediatelyinstallanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe
edgesorsurfacesofblade.

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RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesifyouhitasolidobjectorifthe
bladesareoutofbalanceorbent.T oensureoptimum
performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof
themachine,usegenuineT ororeplacementblades.
Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmay
resultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeboltwithawrench.

Figure42

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Removethenut,bladebolt,curvedwasher,blade,
spacers,andthinwasherfromthespindle(Figure41).

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona
bladebalancer(Figure43).Ifthebladestaysina
horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe
used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff
theendofthesailareaonly(Figure43).Repeatthis
procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure43

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthecurvedwasherandthenthebladeonto
thebolt.Selectthepropernumberofspacer(s)for
theheight-of-cut,andslidetheboltintothespindle
(Figure41).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust
pointupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto
ensurepropercutting.

Figure41

1.Blade

2.Bladebolt5.Thinwasher

3.Curvedwasher

4.Spacer

6.Nut

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends
oftheblade(Figure42).Maintaintheoriginalangle.
Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof
materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

2.Installtheremainingspacer(s)andsecurethemwith
athinwasherandanut(Figure41).

3.Torquethebladeboltto75-80ft-lb(101-108N-m).

AdjustingtheBladeBrake

1.DisengagethePTO,turntheignitionkeytooff,and
removethekey.

2.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingpositionandthensettheparkingbrakes.

3.Ifnecessary,adjustthespringmountingboltssothat
thebladebrakepadrubsagainstbothsidesofthe
pulleygroove(Figure44).

4.Adjustthenutattheendofthebladebrakeroduntil
thereis1/8-3/16inch(3mm-5mm)betweenthe
nutandspacer(Figure44).

5.Engagetheblades.Ensurethebladebrakepadno
longercontactsthepulleygroove.

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Figure44

1.Springmountingbolts3.1/8-3/16inch(3mm-5mm)

2.Bladebrakepad

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow
thelawnmowertothrowobjectsinthe
operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresultin
seriousinjuryordeath.Also,contactwiththe
bladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethelawnmowerwiththegrass
deectorremovedunlessyouinstallacover
plate,amulchplate,oragrasschuteand
catcher.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacerholding
thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure45).
Removedamagedorworngrassdeector.

Figure45

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.GrassDeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring8.Jhookendofspring

5.Springinstalled

7.Lendofspring,place

behinddeckedgebefore
installingbolt

2.Placespacerandspringontograssdeector.Place
theLendofspringbehinddeckedge.

Note:MakesuretheLendofspringisinstalled
behinddeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltasshown
inFigure45.

3.Installboltandnut.PlacetheJhookendofspring
aroundgrassdeector(Figure45).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbefree
torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen
positionandensurethatitrotatesfreelywithout
bindingintothefulldownposition.

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Storage

11.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),settheparking
brake,andturntheignitionkeytooff.Removethe
key.

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith
milddetergentandwater.Donotpressurewash
themachine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,
especiallyneartheshiftleverplate,andengine.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakein
BrakeMaintenance,page30.

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner.

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingand
LubricationinLubrication,page22.

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe
Enginein.

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
PressureinDriveSystemMaintenance,page29.

12.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage
area.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchand
keepitinamemorableplace.Coverthemachineto
protectitandkeepitclean.

8.Forlong-termstorage:

A.Addstabilizer/conditioneradditivetofuelinthe

tank.

B.Runenginetodistributeconditionedfuelthrough

thefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stopengine,allowtocoolanddrainthefuel

tank;refertoServicingtheFuelTankinFuel
SystemMaintenance,page27,oroperateengine
untilitstops.

D.Restartengineandrununtilitstops.Repeat,on

Chokeuntilenginewillnotrestart.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Note:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned
gasolineover90days.

9.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;
refertoServicingtheSparkPlug.Withthe
sparkplug(s)removedfromtheengine,pour
twotablespoonsofengineoilintothesparkplug
hole.Nowusethestartertocranktheengineand
distributetheoilinsidethecylinder.Installthespark
plug(s).Donotinstallthewireonthesparkplug(s).

10.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair
orreplaceanypartthatisdamagedordefective.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails
tokeeprunning.

Enginelosespower.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Fueltankisempty.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Chokeisnoton.

4.Aircleanerisdirty.

5.Sparkplugwireislooseor
disconnected.

6.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap
isincorrect.

7.Dirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder
theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

5.Sparkplugispitted,fouled,orthegap
isincorrect.

6.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.6.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

7.Dirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

1.Fillthefueltankwithgasoline.

3.Movethethrottlelevertochoke
position.

4.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner
element.

5.Installthewireonsparkplug.

6.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Engineoverheats.

Machinedoesnotdrive.

Abnormalvibration.

Unevencuttingheight.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesunder
theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

1.Shiftleverisinneutral.1.Movetheshiftlevertoadrivegear

2.Tractionbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Tractionbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor
unbalanced.

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley ,or
bladepulley .

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

1.Blade(s)notsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Mowerisnotlevel.

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty .4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Bladespindlebent.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

position.

2.Changethebelt.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerfromside-to-sideand
front-to-rear.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Bladesdonotrotate.

1.Mowerdeckbeltiswornorloose.

2.Mowerdeckbeltisbroken.2.Installanewdeckbelt.

3.Mowerdeckbeltisoffpulley .3.Inspectthebeltandreplaceifdamaged.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

1.Checkthebelttension.

Checkthepulleysandidlersandadjust
thebelttension.

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Schematics

ElectricalSchematic(Rev.-)

40

Notes:

41

Notes:

42

Notes:

43

Landscape
Contractor

Equipment (LCE)

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

A Limited Warranty

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agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the listed Toro Products if
defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from
the date of purchase:

This warranty applies to:

•

ProLine Mid-Size Mowers and Attachments

•

Z Master Mid-Mount ZRTs and Attachments

Components

Traction Unit Frame and Carrier Frame
All Spindles

Engines* and /Hydraulic System
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Remaining Components

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This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor, but you must pay
transportation costs.

Warranty Period

1 year
1 year

2 year

3 years Parts

2 years Labor

2 years
2 years
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If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, follow this procedure:

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their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our website at
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You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures
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tune-up parts, blade sharpening, brake and clutch adjustments.

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replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents, or lack of proper
maintenance.

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failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior to any period of non-use
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