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

FormNo.3391-863RevA

G017540

CommercialWalk-BehindMower

FixedDeck,PistolGrip,HydroDrivewith 36inand48inTURBOFORCE

ModelNo.30934—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.30938—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.39934—SerialNo.315000001andUp

CuttingUnit

ModelNo.39938—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3391-863*A

WARNING

Introduction

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

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

WARNING

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

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

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

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

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

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

Engine Owner's Man ual

issuppliedfor

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

PrintedintheUSA

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

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1.Safetyalertsymbol

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview.........................................................13

Controls...............................................................13

Specications........................................................14

Attachments/Accessories........................................14

Operation....................................................................14

AddingFuel...........................................................14

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................15

PuttingSafetyFirst.................................................15

OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................16

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................16

OperatingtheNeutralLocks....................................17

OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlKnob

(PTO)...............................................................18

TheSafety-InterlockSystem....................................18

DrivingtheMachineForwardandBackward..............19

BringingtheMachinetoNeutralPosition...................19

StoppingtheMachine.............................................19

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................19

AdjustingtheFlowBafe........................................20

PositioningtheFlowBafe......................................20

TransportingtheMachine........................................21

SideDischargingorMulchingtheGrass.....................21

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................21

AdjustingtheCasterPosition...................................22

AdjustingtheHandleHeight....................................23

Height-of-CutChart...............................................24

Maintenance.................................................................25

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................25

Lubrication...............................................................26

LubricatingtheMachine..........................................26

LubricatingtheCasterandWheelBearings.................26

GreasingtheMower-BeltIdler.................................26

GreasingthePumpControlandtheBell

Crank................................................................26

EngineMaintenance..................................................27

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................27

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................27

ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................29

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................30

ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................30

ServicingtheFuelFilter...........................................31

ServicingtheFuel-VentSystem................................31

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................32

AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLinkage........................32

AdjustingtheNeutralControlLinkages.....................32

AdjustingtheHydroControlLinkages.......................33

AdjustingtheControlRod.......................................35

AdjustingtheTracking...........................................36

AdjustingtheSpringAnchorLinks...........................36

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................37

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................37

CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.................................37

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................37

BrakeMaintenance....................................................38

ServicingtheBrake.................................................38

BeltMaintenance......................................................39

CheckingtheBelts..................................................39

ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................39

AdjustingtheMowerBeltTension............................40

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................43

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................43

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................46

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................46

AdjustingtheBladeBrake........................................48

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................48

Storage........................................................................49

CleaningandStorage..............................................49

Troubleshooting...........................................................51

Schematics...................................................................53

Safety

Note:Theadditionofattachmentsmadebyother

manufacturersthatdonotmeetAmericanNationalStandards Institutecerticationwillcausenoncomplianceofthis machine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult ininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safetyalertsymbol,whichmeans

Danger

withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryor death.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomply

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI B71.4-2012.

Caution, W ar ning ,

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

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

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto property.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety

glasses,andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing, orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwirewhichcan bethrownbythemachine.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches,

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand

hiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis

engagedbeforestartingtheengine.Onlystarttheengine fromtheoperator'sposition.

•Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,

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

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating neardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguardsnot

securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached, adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly.

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe

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

•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects

orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.

•Keeppetsandbystandersaway .

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto

orfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SafeHandlingofFuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma fueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

•Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine

andremovethekeyordisconnectthespark-plugwire. Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning orrepairingthemachine.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,thedrives,

themufers,andtheenginetohelppreventres.Clean upoilorfuelspillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear

ame.

•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot

storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.

Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwirebefore

makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal rstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositiverstand negativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or

weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe

mowingarea.

•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide

obstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.

Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes overtheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.

•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal

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

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.Donot

makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.

Service

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere

thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment

bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checksafetysystems

forproperoperationbeforeeachuse.

•Useonlygenuinereplacementpartstoensurethatoriginal

standardsaremaintained.

•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustandserviceas

required.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor, whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass. Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous touserandbystanders.

GeneralOperation

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjustorservice.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforeoperatingunderany objectsanddonotcontactthem.

SlopeOperation

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy onaslope,donotmowit.

SlopeIndicator

G011841

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

93-7010

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

95-5852

1.Warning—engagetheparkingbrakeandchockorblockthe wheelswhenparkingthemachineonaslope.

98-5130

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto102-106N⋅m(75-80ft-lb).

1.ReadtheOperator's Manualforinstructionson operatingthecuttingblade

2.Pushforwardtoengage

99-3943

1.Engine

95-5537

3.Pullbacktodisengage

106-2733

1.Fast

2.Continuousvariable setting

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

3.Slow

106-5517

112-8760

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.

115-1038

1.Forward

2.Neutral

3.Reverse

4.Toturnrightmovethelefthandleverintotheforwardpositionwhiletherighthandleverisintheneutralposition.

5.Toturnleftmovetherighthandleverintotheforwardpositionwhilethelefthandleverisintheneutralposition.

6.Engine—stop

7.Engine—run

8.Groundspeed

9.Fast

10.Continuousvariablesetting

11.Slow

12.Neutral

13.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

14.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.

15.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

16.Warning—removetheignitionkeybeforeperformingmaintenanceonthemachine.

17.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mowerblade—stoptheenginebeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

18.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.

19.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.

115-4212

1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe

hotsurface.

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

117-2718

130-8375

121-6049

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, mower—donotoperate themowerwithguardsor shieldsremoved.

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

126-1400

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

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Increaseleft

3.Trackingadjustment

4.Increaseright

5.Trackingadjustmentknob

130-8376

1.Engagetheparkingbrake.2.Disengagetheparking

brake.

1.Neutrallock

130-8370

131-1180

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Short,lightgrass;dry conditions;maximum dispersion

3.Baggingsetting

4.Tall,densegrass;wet conditions;maximum groundspeed

ProductOverview

G017541

Figure4

1.Sidedischarge5.Controls

2.Mowerdeck6.Handle

3.Recoil-starthandle

4.Gastank

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure5)beforeyou starttheengineandoperatethemachine.

7.Casterwheel

Figure5

1.Throttlecontrol6.Handle

2.Speed-controllever

3.Ignitionswitch

4.Neutrallock

5.Operator-presence-control levers(OPC)

7.Drivelever

8.Blade-controlknob(PTO)

9.Choke

10.Fuel-shutoffvalve

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolhas2positions:FastandSlow.

Operator-Presence-Control(OPC) Levers

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

Blade-ControlKnob(PTO)

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

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedinconjunctionwithrecoilstarterandhas 2positions:RunandOff.

Speed-ControlLever

Thismachinehasavariable-speedcontrolwithaNeutral position.Thiscontrolshowfastthemachinetravelsforward.

DriveLevers

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

NeutralLock

Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforceisfelt, andmovethelockstotherearforneutrallock.

Recoil-StartHandle

Pulltherecoil-starthandletostarttheengine(notshown inFigure4).

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe machine.

Operation

AddingFuel

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

36-inchmowers:

Widthwithdeectordown118.4cm(46.6inches)

Length

Height

Weight

48-inchmowers:

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

Length

Height

Weight

203.2cm(80inches)

11 1.8cm(44inches)

241kg(532lb)

198.9cm(78-3/8inches)

11 1.8cm(44inches)

259kg(570lb)

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

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

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

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

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

Attachments/Accessories

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeepthe fuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.Ifyouarestoring themachineforlonger,drainthefueltank;refertoDraining

theFuelTank(page30).

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.

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

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

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

3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupanygasoline thatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page28).

PuttingSafetyFirst

Carefullyreadallthesafetyinstructionsanddecalsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor anybystandersavoidinjury.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,hearing,feetand headisrecommended.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator'searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Figure6

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake forproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.Referto ServicingtheParkingBrake.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

SettingtheParkingBrake

Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearward(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Parking-brakelever(inthereleasedposition)

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.

2.Openthefuelvalve.

Note:Acold-weatherstartingkithasbeen incorporatedtoassistenginestartingincoldweather orwhenthemachinehasnotbeenrunforaperiod oftime.

Tousethecold-weatherstartingkit:

•Graspthesplitring(Figure8)ontherightsideof

themachine,pulltheringandchainstraightout fromthesideofthemachine,andhookthering overthecontrol-shieldbolt.

Figure8

1.Splitring2.Control-shieldbolt

•Aftertheengineisstarted,pullthechainstraight

outfromthesideofthemachineuntiltheringcan beremovedfromshieldbolt.Slowlyreleasethe tensiononthechain.

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

4.Movethedriveleverstotheneutralpositionandset theneutrallocks.

5.Settheparkingbrake.

6.Turntheignitionkeytotherunposition(Figure5).

7.Tostartacoldengine,movethethrottlecontrol midwaybetweenthefastandslowpositions.

8.Tostartawarmengine,movethethrottlecontrolto thefastposition.

9.Pullthechokeknobiftheengineiscold(Figure5).

Note:Awarmorhotengineusuallydoesnotrequire anychoking.

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

11.Pushthechoketotheoffpositionastheenginewarms up(Figure9).

12.Iftheengineiscold,allowittowarmupandthen movethethrottlecontroltothefastposition.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Movethethrottlelevertotheslowposition(Figure9).

2.Movethedriveleverstotheneutralpositionandset theneutrallocks.

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

4.Lettheengineidlefor30to60secondsbeforeturning theengineoff.

5.Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeytooff.

Figure9

ReleasingtheNeutralLock

1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce isfelt.

2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocksand movethemforwarduntilthepinsareintheforward slot(Figure11).

1.Throttlelever

2.Ignitionswitch

3.Choke

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

OperatingtheNeutralLocks

Alwayssettheneutrallockwhenyoustopthemachine.Set theparkingbrakeifitisleftunattended.

SettingtheNeutralLock

1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce isfelt.

2.Placethumbsontheupperpartofthelocksandmove themback(Figure10).

Figure11

1.Handle

2.Neutrallock5.Handle

3.Drivelever6.Forwardslot

4.Pininfullspeedforward

Figure10

1.Handle4.Drivelever

2.Neutrallock

3.Neutralposition6.Reverseposition

5.Fullspeedforward

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