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

FormNo.3391-863RevA
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
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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
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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 ,
or
Training
ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadorunderstand theinformationitistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain thismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof theoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto property.
Preparation
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.
Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glasses,andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing, orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwirewhichcan bethrownbythemachine.
Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches,
andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.
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Operation
Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning
isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.
Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.
Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand
hiddenhazards.
Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis
engagedbeforestartingtheengine.Onlystarttheengine fromtheoperator'sposition.
Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthismachine,
especiallywhenbackingup.Walk;donotrun.Never operateonwetgrass.Reducedfootingcouldcause slipping.
Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto
travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating neardrop-offs.
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen
changingdirectionsonslopes.
Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.
NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguardsnot
securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached, adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly.
Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.
Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe
parkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutofftheenginebefore leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.
Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects
orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperations.
Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.
Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof
aclearpath.
Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.
Keeppetsandbystandersaway .
Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand
crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.
Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol
ordrugs.
Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto
orfromatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SafeHandlingofFuels
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources
ofignition.
Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine
running.
Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis
anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.
Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor
trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit
ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma fueldispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank
orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.
Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.
Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten
securely.
MaintenanceandStorage
Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine
andremovethekeyordisconnectthespark-plugwire. Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning orrepairingthemachine.
Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,thedrives,
themufers,andtheenginetohelppreventres.Clean upoilorfuelspillage.
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.
Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored
energy.
Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal rstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositiverstand negativelast.
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Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or
weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,
donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.
Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware
tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.
Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe
mowingarea.
Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.
Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelgoes overtheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal
performanceofyourToroequipment,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.
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SlopeIndicator
G011841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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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/nutto102-106Nm(75-80ft-lb).
1.ReadtheOperator's Manualforinstructionson operatingthecuttingblade
2.Pushforwardtoengage
99-3943
1.Engine
95-5537
3.Pullbacktodisengage
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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.
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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
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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
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131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Short,lightgrass;dry conditions;maximum dispersion
3.Baggingsetting
4.Tall,densegrass;wet conditions;maximum groundspeed
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ProductOverview
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).
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Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingorstoringthe machine.
Operation

AddingFuel

Choke
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
36-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown118.4cm(46.6inches)
Length
Height
Weight
48-inchmowers:
Widthwithdeectordown161.3cm(63-1/2inches)
Length
Height
Weight
203.2cm(80inches)
11 1.8cm(44inches)
241kg(532lb)
198.9cm(78-3/8inches)
11 1.8cm(44inches)
259kg(570lb)
Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days
old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).
Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)
or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15% ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains 85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemaycause performanceproblemsand/orenginedamagewhichmay notbecoveredunderwarranty.
Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.
Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers
overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.
Donotaddoiltogasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.
Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.
Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.
UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeepthe fuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.Ifyouarestoring themachineforlonger,drainthefueltank;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.
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OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrake forproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit.Referto ServicingtheParkingBrake.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.
SettingtheParkingBrake
Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearward(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Parking-brakelever(inthereleasedposition)
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine
1.Connectthewirestothesparkplugs.
2.Openthefuelvalve.
Note:Acold-weatherstartingkithasbeen incorporatedtoassistenginestartingincoldweather orwhenthemachinehasnotbeenrunforaperiod oftime.
Tousethecold-weatherstartingkit:
Graspthesplitring(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.
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Figure9
ReleasingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce isfelt.
2.Placeyourthumbsontheupperpartofthelocksand movethemforwarduntilthepinsareintheforward slot(Figure11).
1.Throttlelever
2.Ignitionswitch
3.Choke
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoff valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Beforestoring themachine,disconnectthewiresfromthespark plugstopreventthepossibilityofaccidentally startingtheengine.

OperatingtheNeutralLocks

Alwayssettheneutrallockwhenyoustopthemachine.Set theparkingbrakeifitisleftunattended.
SettingtheNeutralLock
1.Squeezethedriveleversbackuntilanincreaseinforce isfelt.
2.Placethumbsontheupperpartofthelocksandmove themback(Figure10).
Figure11
1.Handle
2.Neutrallock5.Handle
3.Drivelever6.Forwardslot
4.Pininfullspeedforward
Figure10
1.Handle4.Drivelever
2.Neutrallock
3.Neutralposition6.Reverseposition
5.Fullspeedforward
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