Toro 44427 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3432-306RevE

ProLineCommercialWalk-Behind Mower

with36in,48in,54in,or60inCuttingUnit

ModelNo.44409—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.44410—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.44423—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.44424—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.44427—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.44430—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.44436—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.44448—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.44454—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.44460—SerialNo.400000000andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3432-306*

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.

Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Visitwww.Toro.comformoreinformation,including safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation, helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

Introduction

Thisrotary-bladelawnmowerisintendedtobeused byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial properties.Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthan itsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand bystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

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Contents

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

GeneralSafety...................................................4

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

ProductOverview.....................................................8

Controls.............................................................8

Specications....................................................9

Attachments/Accessories...................................9

BeforeOperation.................................................10

BeforeOperationSafety...................................10

AddingFuel......................................................10

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem.....................11

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................12

DuringOperation.................................................12

DuringOperationSafety...................................12

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................13

StartingtheEngine...........................................14

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14

OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlSwitch

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

DrivingtheMachine..........................................16

UsingtheAdjustableReferenceBar.................17

SideDischargingorMulchingGrass.................17

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................18

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................19

AfterOperation....................................................19

AfterOperationSafety......................................19

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................19

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................20

TransportingtheMachine.................................20

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

MaintenanceSafety..........................................22

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

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................23

RemovingtheMowerDeckGuard....................23

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

GreasingtheMachine.......................................24

GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots......................24

GreasingtheCasterWheelBearings................24

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

EngineSafety...................................................25

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

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

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................30

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................31

DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................31

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................32

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................33

ElectricalSystemSafety..................................33

ServicingtheBattery.........................................33

ServicingtheFuses..........................................34

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................35

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

CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................35

AdjustingtheNeutralTraction...........................35

AdjustingtheTracking......................................35

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearings.................36

ServicingtheCasterWheelsand

Bearings........................................................36

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

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

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

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

TestingtheParkingBrake.................................38

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................38

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

InspectingtheBelts..........................................39

ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................39

AdjustingtheIdlerPulleyArm...........................41

ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt.......................41

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................43

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................43

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................44

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................44

HydraulicSystemSpecications.......................44

CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel...................44

ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand

Filters............................................................44

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem.........................46

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................47

BladeSafety.....................................................47

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................47

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................49

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................50

Cleaning..............................................................52

CleaningundertheMower................................52

DisposingofWaste...........................................52

Storage...................................................................53

StorageSafety..................................................53

CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................53

Troubleshooting......................................................54

Schematics.............................................................56

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.4-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe engine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingpartsof

orunderthemachine.Keepclearofanydischarge opening.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

area.Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine. Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained, familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically capabletooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove

theignitionkey(ifequipped),andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeservicing,fueling,or uncloggingthemachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

,which

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.

decaloemmarkt

decalbatterysymbols

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

fromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard

93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto1 15to149N∙m(85to1 10 ft-lb).

98-1977

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.

116-5988

decal93-7818

decal126-1400

126-1400

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManualforinformationabout attachments;certainattachmentscancauseyoutofall.

decal98-1977

decal130-0731

130-0731

1.Warning—thrownobject hazard;keepthedeector shieldinplace.

2.Cuttinghazardofhandor foot,mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts.

Decal130-0765isfor122cm(48-inch),137cm (54-inch),and152cm(60-inch)modelsonly.

decal116-5988

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged

Decal117-1 194isfor122cm(48-inch),137cm (54-inch),and152cm(60-inch)modelsonly.

117-1194

decal117-1 194

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Height-of-cutselection

decal130-0765

130-0765

3.Removethekeybefore performingmaintenance.

1.Beltrouting

2.Engine

131-3536

1.Battery4.Parkingbrake

2.Time5.Engine—start

3.Powertakeoff(PTO)

6.Engagethehandlebars.

decal131-3536

1.PTO—disengage

138-8816

4.Neutral

decal138-8816

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

6.Tractioncontrols

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, opendeector—only operatethemachinewith adeectororagrass collector.

133-4604

3.Severinghazardofhand

4.Entanglement

133-8062

decal133-4604

orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.

decal133-8062

1.Disengagethehydrostatic drivetopushthemachine.

1.Heightofcut

decal138-8820

138-8820

2.Engagethehydrostatic drivetooperatethe machine.

decal138-8821

138-8821

Decal139-7936isfor91cm(36-inch)modelsonly.

decal139-2874

139-2874

1.Tractioncontrols4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow6.PTO—disengage

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating themachine.

3.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

4.Fast

5.Slow12.PTO—disengage

6.Thrownobjecthazard—lowerthedeectorbeforeusingthe machine.

7.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandandfoot;mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand shieldsinplace.

decal139-7936

139-7936

1.Beltrouting

decal138-8818

138-8818

8.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .

9.Warning—shutofftheengine,disconnectthesparkplug,and readtheOperator’sManualbeforeperformingmaintenance.

10.Warning—shutofftheenginebeforeleavingthemachine.

11.PTO—engage

13.MovethetractioncontrolleverstotheNeutralposition; engageordisengagethePTO.

ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Sidedischarge5.Controlpanel

2.Height-of-cutlever

3.Engine7.Mowerdeck

4.Fueltank8.Anti-scalproller

6.Parking-brakelever

Controls

ControlPanel

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1.Parking-brakelever

2.Adjustablereferencebar

3.Leftmotion-controllever

4.Hourmeter10.Throttlecontrol

5.Referencebaradjustment lever

6.Rightmotion-controllever

Figure4

7.Rearreferencebar

8.Blade-controlswitch (PTO)

9.Keyswitch

11.Chokecontrol

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure4).

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure4).

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine.

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andST ART.

Choke

Specications

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure4).

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure5).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed(Figure5).

Thebatterylightturnsonwhenthekeyswitchis turnedonandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure5).

Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange withoutnotice.

Cutting width

Widthwith deector down

Widthwith deector up

Height114

Length196

44409

44410

44423

44424

44427

44430

44448

44454

91cm (36-inch) Mower Deck

91cm(36 inches)

130 cm(51 inches)

94cm(37 inches)

cm(45 inches)

cm(77 inches)

122cm (48-inch) Mower Deck

122 cm(48 inches)

160 cm(63 inches)

124 cm(49 inches)

117 cm(46 inches)

203 cm(80 inches)

Weight

265kg(585lb)

263kg(580lb)

292kg(644lb)

290kg(639lb)

294kg(648lb)

314kg(693lb)

303kg(669lb)

315kg(695lb)

137cm (54-inch) Mower Deck

137 cm(54 inches)

175 cm(69 inches)

140 cm(55 inches)

117 cm(46 inches)

203 cm(80 inches)

152cm (60-inch) Mower Deck

152 cm(60 inches)

191 cm(75 inches)

155 cm(61 inches)

117 cm(46 inches)

211 cm(83 inches)

Figure5

1.Safety-interlockindicators

2.Batterylight

3.Hourmeter

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).

ReferenceBarAdjustmentLever

Usetheadjustmentlevertochangethepositionofthe adjustablereferencebar(Figure4).

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Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition

key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop, andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting, servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andsafetyprotectivedevicesare attachedandfunctioningproperly.Donotoperate themachineunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly .

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine couldthrow.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.

•Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethat

theblades,bladeboltsandmowerdeckarenot wornordamaged.Replacewornordamaged bladesandboltsinsetstopreservebalance.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuel vaporshavedissipated.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle beforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerand

refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,refuel suchequipmentwithaportablecontainerrather thanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel

tankorcontaineroperatingatalltimesuntilfueling iscomplete.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15% ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85 (containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisammable

anditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

•Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby

thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Figure6

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Figure7

1.Thetriangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsare

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inthecorrectposition.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtoprevent PTOfromengagingunlessyoudothefollowing:

•Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter,

unlockedposition.

•PullthePTOswitchtotheONposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostop theblades/attachmentifyoumoveorreleaseboth motion-controlleversoutward.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuser wheneachinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position.Whenthecomponentisinthecorrect position,atrianglelightsupinthecorresponding square(Figure7).

System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas

describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer repairthesafetysystemimmediately.

1.Engagetheparkingbrakeandstarttheengine.

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

Note:Theengineshouldshutoff.

3.Starttheengineanddisengagetheparking brake.Donotmovethemotion-controllevers.

Note:Theengineshouldidle5secondsand

thenshutoff.

4.Engagetheparkingbrakeandstarttheengine.

5.PresstheONpositionforthePTOswitch.

Note:Themowerbladesshouldnotengage.

6.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

7.Holdeithermotion-controlleverinthecenter positionandpresstheONpositionforthePTO switch.

Note:Themowerbladesshouldengage.

8.Releasethemotion-controllever.

Note:Theengineshouldidle5secondsand

thenshutoff.

9.Engagetheparkingbrakeandstarttheengine.

10.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

11.Holdeithermotion-controllevertothecenter positionandpresstheONpositionforthePTO switch.

Note:Themowerbladesshouldengage.

12.PresstheOFFpositionforthePTOswitch.

Note:Themowerbladesshoulddisengage.

13.PresstheONpositionforthePTOswitch.

Note:Themowerbladesshouldengage.

14.Engagetheparkingbrake.

Note:Themowerbladesshoulddisengageand

theengineshouldshutoff.

15.PresstheONpositionforthePTOswitch.

16.Trystartingtheengine.

Note:Theengineshouldnotcrank.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page22).

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose jewelry.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives

areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and youareintheoperatingposition.

•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Stop

themachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif

youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin wetconditions.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

unit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunitandengage

theparkingbrakebeforeadjustingtheheightof cut.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.

•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(includingto

emptythecatchersortounclogthecuttingunits), dothefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonlevelground.

–Disengagethecuttingunitandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutoffthemachineandremovetheignition

key(ifequipped).

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

–Shutoffthemachineanddisengagethedrive

tothecuttingunitinthefollowingsituations:

◊Beforefueling

◊Beforeclearingblockages

◊Beforechecking,cleaning,ormaintaining

thecuttingunit

◊Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifan

abnormalvibrationoccurs.Inspectthe cuttingunitfordamageandmakerepairs beforestartingandoperatingthemachine

◊Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition

–Useonlyaccessoriesandattachments

approvedbyTheToro®Company .

–Besureofyourfootingwhileusingthis

machine,especiallywhenbackingup.Walk; donotrun.

–Neveroperatewiththedischargedeector

raised,removedoraltered,unlessyouare usingagrasscatcher.

–Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.

–Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward

anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainst awallorobstruction;materialmayricochet towardyou.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossing gravelsurfaces.

–Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingto

instructionsandwithyourfeetwellawayfrom

theblade(s)andnotinfrontofthedischarge chute.

–Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling

themachinetowardyou.

–Stopthebladeifyoumusttransportthe

machinetoandfromthemowingareaand whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoushut offthemachineorleavetheoperatorposition. Beforeeachuse,checktheparkingbrakeforproper operation.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Youareresponsibleforsafeslope operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope requiresextracaution.Beforeusingthemachine onaslope,dothefollowing:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.

•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid

operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes. Poorfootingcouldcauseaslip-and-fallaccident.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distancebetweenthemachineandanyhazard. Useahandheldtooltooperateintheseareas.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepawayfrom

thedirectionoftravelofthemachine.

•Alwayskeepthemachineingearwhengoing

downslopes.Donotcoastdownhill(applicable onlytogear-driveunits).

Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardtoengageit (Figure8).

Pushtheparking-brakeleverforwardtodisengageit.

Note:Theengineshutsoffifyoumovethe

motion-controlleverswhiletheparkingbrakeis engagedorifthemachineidlesfor5secondswhile theparkingbrakeisdisengaged.

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Figure8

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged

StartingtheEngine

Note:Ifyoureleasethemotion-controlleversanddonotengagetheparkingbrake,theenginewillshutoff

after5seconds.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

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Figure9

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Figure10

Operatingthe Mower-Blade-Control Switch(PTO)

Usetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)inconjunctionwith themotion-controlleverstoengageanddisengage themowerblades.

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

DisengagingtheMowerBlades (PTO)

Figure12andFigure13show2waystodisengage

themowerblades.

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Figure12

Figure11

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Figure13

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DrivingtheMachine

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.

Note:Theengineshutsoffifyoumovethe

motion-controlleverswhiletheparkingbrakeis engagedorifthemachineidlesfor5secondswhile theparkingbrakeisdisengaged.

CAUTION

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly,andyou maylosecontrolofthemachine,causing personalinjurytoyouanddamagetothe machine.

Slowdownthemachinebeforemakingsharp turns.

DrivingForward

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;refertoOperating

theParkingBrake(page13).

Note:Thefartheryoumovethemotion-control

leversineitherdirection,thefasterthemachine movesinthatdirection.

Note:T ostop,movethemotion-controllevers

backtotheNEUTRALposition.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversdowntothe NEUTRALposition.

Figure14

1.Frontreferencebar

2.Leftcontrolleverin

NEUTRALposition

3.Rearreferencebar6.Leftcontrolleverwhen

4.Rightcontrolleverin NEUTRALposition

5.Rightcontrolleverwhen released

released

3.Slowlypushthemotion-controlleversforward (Figure15).

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Figure15

DrivingBackward

1.Movebothmotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL position.

2.Slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward (Figure16).

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Figure16

UsingtheAdjustable ReferenceBar

Usetheadjustmentlevertochangethepositionof theadjustablereferencebarandlimitthemaximum forwardspeed(Figure17).

Movethelevertotheupperpositiontodecreasethe maximumspeed;movethelevertothelowerposition toincreasethemaximumspeed.

Figure17

SideDischargingor

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MulchingGrass

Thismowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover, orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted inplace,youandbystandersareexposedto bladecontactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris cancauseseriousinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerdeck,becausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.If thegrassdeectorisdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor mowerbladesbeforeyoudisengagethe mowerblades.Turntheignitionkeyto theOFFposition.Removethekeyand disconnectthespark-plugwires.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to114mm(1-1/2to4-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.

Figure18

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AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

AfterOperation

Modelswitha122cm(48inch), 137cm(54inch),or152cm(60 inch)DeckOnly

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethenutandboltpositiontheanti-scalp rollersandinstallthenutandbolt.

4.Ensurethatthespacersandbushingsare installed(Figure19).

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition

key(ifequipped),waitforallmovingpartstostop, andallowthemachinetocoolbeforeadjusting, servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthemachinetohelp

preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineinto

atrailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Directbothfrontandrear strapsdownandoutwardfromthemachine.

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Figure19

1.Bushing4.Bolt

2.Anti-scalproller5.Nut

3.Spacer

Valve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure20).

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

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Figure20

1.OFFposition2.ONposition

PushingtheMachineby

OperatingtheMachine

Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausetowingmay damageit.

Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine

withthebypassvalvesopen.Damagetosystem mayoccur.

PushingtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.

4.Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthe keyholeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure

21).

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure21.

Note:Dothisforeachlever.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Useafull-widthramp.Ensurethatthetrailer ortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes,lighting,and markingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyreadall thesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyouorbystandersavoidinjury.Refertoyour localordinancesfortrailerandtie-downrequirements.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slow-moving-vehicleemblemisdangerous andcanleadtoaccidents,causingpersonal injury.

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway .

5.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure22).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground.

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Figure21

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

Figure23

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Figure22

3.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

4.Trailer

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Walkthemachinedown theramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure24).Refertolocal

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regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampandwalkit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp(Figure22).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure23).

1.Reartie-downloop

2.Fronttie-downloopfor 122,137,and152cm(48, 54,and60inch)machines

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Figure24

3.Tiedownthefrontcaster framefor91cm(36inch) machines.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,servicing,orleaving

themachine,dothefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Movethethrottleswitchtothelow-idleposition.

–Disengagethecuttingunits.

–Ensurethatthetransmissionisinneutral.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma

maintenanceadjustment,keepyourhands,feet, clothing,andanypartsofthebodyawayfromthe

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

cuttingunit,attachments,andanymovingparts. Keepbystandersaway.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition.Replace

allworn,damaged,ormissingpartsanddecals. Keepallfastenerstighttoensurethatthemachine isinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsfrequently

andreplacethemwhentheyarewornordamaged.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufer,coolingscreen,andtheengineto helppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Checkthebrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustand

servicethebrakeasneeded.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•T oensuresafe,optimalperformanceofthe

machine,useonlygenuineT ororeplacement parts.Replacementpartsmadebyother manufacturerscouldbedangerous,andsuchuse couldvoidtheproductwarranty.

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Aftertherst100hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changethehydraulic-systemltersanduid.

•Checkthewheel-lugnuts.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen.

•Cleanthegrassanddebrisfromtheair-intakescreen.

•Testtheparkingbrake.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Greasethecasterwheelbearings.

•Cleanthefoamair-cleanerelement—standardaircleanersonly.

•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.

•Checkthepaperair-cleanerelement—standardaircleanersonly.

•Checkthehydraulicuid.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.

•Checkthebattery.

•Checkandcleantheengine-coolingnsandshrouds.

Every200hours

•Replacethepaperair-cleanerelement—standardaircleanersonly.

•Changetheengine-oillter.

MaintenanceService

Every250hours

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)—heavy-duty aircleanersonly .

•Checkthesafetyairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)—heavy-dutyair cleanersonly.

Every300hours

Every500hours

Every800hours

Yearly

•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Replacethesafetyairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions)—heavy-duty aircleanersonly .

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Aftertheinitialchange—changethehydraulic-systemltersanduidwhenusing Toro®HYPR-OIL™500uid.(Changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyordustyconditions)

•Replacethefuellter.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthemowerdeckidlerarmforwear.

•Inspectthebladeboltsandcurvedwashers.Replaceifdamaged.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

RemovingtheMowerDeck Guard

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Unlatchthe2rubberlatchesfromthescrews andremovethedeckcover(Figure25).

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Figure25

Lubrication

GreasingtheCasterWheel Bearings

GreasingtheMachine

Greasethemachinemoreoftenindirtyordusty conditions.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

4.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

GreasingtheFrontCaster

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethecaster

wheelbearings.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumgrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure26)witharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

Pivots

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Greasetype:Lithiumormolybdenumgrease

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivots;refertoAdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

Bearings(page36).

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilyouhave

nishedgreasingthecasterpivots.

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettingfromthehole.

6.Installthehexpluganddustcap.

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Figure26

1.Frontcastergreasetting

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure26).

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwithahand

pump;neversiphonthefuel.Ifyoumustdrainthe fueltank,doitoutdoors.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

RefertoFigure27toidentifytheaircleanerforyour engine.

4.Unscrewthecoverknobsandremovethe air-cleanercover(Figure28).

5.Unscrewthehoseclampandremovethe air-cleanerassembly(Figure28).

6.Carefullypullthefoamelementoffthepaper element(Figure28).

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Figure28

Figure27

1.Standardaircleaner

2.Heavy-dutyaircleaner

ServicingaStandardAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Cleanthefoam

air-cleanerelement—standardair cleanersonly.

Every50hours—Checkthepaperair-cleaner element—standardaircleanersonly.

Every200hours—Replacethepaperair-cleaner element—standardaircleanersonly.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(every

fewoperatinghours)iftheoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy.

Important:Donotapplyoiltothefoamorpaper

element.

RemovingtheFoamandPaperElements

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundtheaircleanertoprevent dirtfromenteringtheengineandcausing damage(Figure28).

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1.Cover

2.Hoseclamp4.Foamelement

3.Paperelement

CleaningtheFoamAir-CleanerElement

1.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

2.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

ServicingthePaperAir-CleanerElement

Important:Donotcleanthepaperlter,replace

it(Figure28).

1.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,or damagetotherubberseal.

2.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

InstallingtheFoamandPaperElements

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand paperair-cleanerassemblyinstalled.

1.Carefullyslidethefoamelementontothepaper air-cleanerelement(Figure28).

2.Placetheair-cleanerassemblyontotheair cleanerbaseandsecureitwiththe2wingnuts (Figure28).

3.Placetheair-cleanercoverintopositionand tightenthecoverknob(Figure28).

ServicingaHeavyDutyAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacethe

primaryairlter(moreoftenindirty ordustyconditions)—heavy-dutyair cleanersonly.

Every250hours—Checkthesafety airlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions)—heavy-dutyaircleanersonly.

Every500hours—Replacethesafety airlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions)—heavy-dutyaircleanersonly.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilters

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure29).

6.Removethesafetylteronlytoreplaceit.

InspectingtheFilters

1.Inspectthesafetylter.Ifitisdirty ,replaceboth thesafetyandprimarylters.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

safetylter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,then theprimarylterisdamaged.

2.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylooking intothelterwhileshiningabrightlightonthe outsideofthelter.Iftheprimarylterisdirty, bent,ordamaged,replaceit.

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Donotcleantheprimarylter.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifyouareinstallingnewlters,checkeachlter forshippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingtheinnerlter,carefullyslide itintothelterbody(Figure29).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure29).

Figure29

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover

2.Primarylter5.Safetylter

3.Latch

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure29).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure29).

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Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Model44409,44410,44423,44424,and44427

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ,

orSL)

EngineOilCapacity:1.5L(51oz)withoutlter;

1.7L(57oz)withlter

Viscosity:Refertothetablebelow.

Figure30

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothingand otherbodypartsawaythemuferandother hotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecause theenginemaybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checktheengine-oillevelasshownin(Figure

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32).

Model44430,44448,and44454

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ,

orSL)

EngineOilCapacity:1.8L(61oz)withoutlter;

2.0L(68oz)withlter

Viscosity:Refertothetablebelow.

Figure31

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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoil

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drainscompletely.

2.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure33.

Figure32

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Figure34

6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

7.Checktheoillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Figure33

5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure

34).

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyor sandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page28).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure35).

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto

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checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark plug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:NGK®BPR4ESorequivalent

Airgap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure36.

Figure35

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,thenrotatethelteranextra3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page27).

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Figure36

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

Figure37

InstallingtheSparkPlug

FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely

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ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

RefertoFuelSafety(page10)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.

DrainingtheFuelTank

Note:Useasyphonpumptodrainfuelfromthetank.

Youcanpurchaseasyphonpumpatahardwarestore.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyou,others,and candamageproperty .

Figure38

•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenance whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors inanopenarea.Wipeupanyfuelthat spills.

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•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom gettingintothefueltank(Figure39).

4.Removethefuelcap.

5.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.

6.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoa cleanfuelcan(Figure39).

7.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

Figure39

1.Fuelcap

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every800hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

Donotinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve;refertoUsingthe

Fuel-ShutoffValve(page19).

4.ReplacethefuellterasshowninFigure40.

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Figure40

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

area,awayfromsparksandames.Unplugthe chargerbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated tools.

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Alwayskeepthebatterycleanandfullycharged.Use apapertoweltocleanthebatterycase.Ifthebattery terminalsarecorroded,cleanthemwithasolutionof fourpartswaterand1partbakingsoda.Applyalight coatingofgreasetothebatteryterminalstoprevent corrosion.

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrom batterycoulddamagethemachineand cables,causingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative (black)batterycablebefore disconnectingthepositive(red) cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red) batterycablebeforeconnectingthe negative(black)cable.

4.Slidetherubbercoveroffthepositive(red) cable.

5.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost(Figure41).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

6.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure41),and liftthebatteryfromthetray.

Voltage:12V

RemovingtheBattery

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure41).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltools couldshortagainstmetalmachine components,causingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode, resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthe battery,donotallowthebattery terminalstotouchanymetalpartsof themachine.

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Figure41

1.Battery4.Terminalboot

2.Positive(+)batterypost5.Negative(–)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut6.Batteryhold-down

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshort betweenthebatteryterminalsand metalpartsofthemachine.

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

(1.260specicgravity).Thisisespecially importanttopreventbatterydamagewhenthe temperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).

1.Removethebatteryfromthemachine;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page33).

2.Connecta3to4Abatterychargertothebattery posts.Chargethebatteryatarateof3to4A for4to8hours(12V).

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthe chargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,anddisconnect thechargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure

42).

4.Installthebattery;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page34).

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Pulloutthefusetoremoveorreplaceit.

Figure42

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure41).

2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thepositive(red)batterycabletothepositive (+)batteryterminal.

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,install thenegativebatterycabletothenegative(-) batteryterminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive (red)batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure

41).

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Figure43

1.Mainfuse(15A)2.Chargingfuse(25A)

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DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

Figure44

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Figure45

1.Nut2.Lowercontrolrod

5.Startthemachineandmovethethrottlecontrol totheFASTposition.

6.Tondtheneutralposition,movethelower

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controlrodupordownuntilthetirestopsrotating (Figure45).

7.Tightenthenut(Figure45).

CheckingtheWheel-Lug Nuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheel-lugnuts.

Checkandtorquethewheel-lugnutsto115to142 N∙m(85to105ft-lb).

AdjustingtheNeutral Traction

Ifthemachinecreepswhilethemotion-controllevers areinneutral,adjusttheneutraltraction.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsoffthe ground.

4.Loosenthenutforcontrol-rodassembly(Figure

45).

Important:Ensurethattheroddoesnot

move;otherwise,youmayneedtoadjustthe rodagain.

8.Repeatfortheotherlever.

Note:Y oumayneedtoadjustthetrackingafter

adjustingtheneutraltraction;refertoAdjustingthe

Tracking(page35).

AdjustingtheTracking

Ifyoupushbothmotion-controlleversforwardfull speedacrossaat,levelsurfaceandthemachine pullsto1side,adjustthetrackingasfollows.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RotatetheadjustmentscrewshowninFigure45 toincreaseordecreasethespeedforthatlever.

Note:Rotatethescrewclockwisetodecrease

thespeed;rotateitcounterclockwisetoincrease thespeed.

Ifthemachinepullstotheleft,decreasethe speedfortherightleverorincreasethespeed fortheleftlever.

Ifthemachinepullstotheright,decreasethe speedfortheleftleverorincreasethespeed fortherightlever.

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepreloadonthebearings(Figure47).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure47.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure47).

Figure46

1.Adjustmentscrew

4.Startthemachineanddriveforwardacrossa at,levelsurfacewiththemotion-controllevers fullyforwardtocheckifthemachinetracks straight.Repeattheprocedureasneeded.

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearings

122cm(48inch),137cm(54inch), and152cm(60inch)Machines Only

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

Note:Youdonotneedtoadjustthecaster-pivot

bearingsfor91cm(36inch)machines.

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Figure47

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

3.Dustcap

ServicingtheCaster WheelsandBearings

Thecasterwheelsrotateonarollerbearingsupported byaspannerbushing.Ifthebearingiskeptwell lubricated,wearwillbeminimal.Failuretokeepthe bearingwelllubricatedcausesrapidwear.Awobbly casterwheelusuallyindicatesawornbearing.

1.Removethelocknutandwheelboltholdingthe casterwheeltothecasterfork(Figure48).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtighten thelocknut(Figure47).

Figure48

1.Locknut4.Rollerbearing

2.Bushing

3.Spannerbushing

2.Remove1bushing,thenpullthespanner bushingandrollerbearingoutofthewheelhub (Figure48).

3.Removetheotherbushingfromthewheelhub andcleananygreaseanddirtfromthewheel hub(Figure48).

4.Inspecttherollerbearing,bushings,spanner bushingandtheinsideofthewheelhubforwear.

5.Casterwheel

6.Wheelbolt

Note:Replaceanydamagedorwornparts

(Figure48).

5.Place1bushingintothewheelhub(Figure48).

6.Greasetherollerbearingandspannerbushing, andslidethemintothewheelhub(Figure48).

CoolingSystem Maintenance

CleaningtheAir-Intake Screen

Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebris fromthecylinderandcylinderheadcoolingns, theair-intakescreenontheywheelend,andthe carburetor-governorleversandlinkage.Thishelps ensureadequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedto reducethepossibilityofoverheatingormechanical damagetotheengine.

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CleaningtheCooling System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomesrst)

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreen,recoilstarter,and fanhousing(Figure49).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine parts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreen,recoilstarter,and fanhousing(Figure49).

7.Placethesecondbushingintothewheelhub (Figure48).

8.Installthecasterwheelintothecasterforkand secureitwiththewheelboltandlocknut(Figure

48).

9.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespannerbushing bottomsagainsttheinsideofthecasterforks (Figure48).

10.Greasethettingonthecasterwheel.

Figure49

1.Air-intakescreen4.Bolt

2.Fanhousing5.Nut

3.Recoilstarter

BrakeMaintenance

TestingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,testtheparkingbrakeonbotha levelsurfaceandslope.

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.Iftheparkingbrake doesnotholdsecurely ,adjustit.

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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3.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

4.Engagethebrakeleverandensurethatthe machinedoesnotmove.

5.Adjustthebrakeifneeded.

AdjustingtheParking Brake

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceand disengagethePTO.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasetheparkingbrake.

4.Loosentheboltonthecableclampontheleft sideofthemachine(Figure50).

Figure50

1.Cable

2.Cableclamp

5.Pulldownonthecablesuntiltheyaretight.

6.Tightenthenut.

3.Boltandnut

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7.Checktheparkingbrakefunction;referto

TestingtheParkingBrake(page38).

BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebelts

forwearorcracks.

Replacethebeltifitisworn.Thesignsofawornbelt includesquealingwhilethebeltisrotating;theblades slippingwhilecuttinggrass;andfrayededges,burn marks,andcracksonthebelt.

ReplacingtheMower-Deck Belt

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.For91cm(36-inch)decks,loosenthe2bolts forbothpulleycoversandslidethecoversoff (Figure51).

Figure51

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1.Cover2.Screw(2)

4.For122cm(48-inch),137cm(54-inch),and 152cm(60-inch)decks,loosenthe4screws forbothpulleycoversandremovethecovers (Figure52).

Figure54

48in,54in,and60inMowerDecks

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Figure52

1.Cover2.Screw(4)

5.Usingaspring-removaltool(T oroPartNo. 92-5771),removetheidlerspringfromthedeck hooktoremovetensionontheidlerpulley,and rollthebeltoffthepulleys(Figure53orFigure

54).

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1.Idlerpulley

2.Clutchpulley5.Spring-removaltool

3.Mowerbelt

4.Spring

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheclutchpulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure53orFigure54).

7.Installtheidlerspringtothedeckhook(Figure

53orFigure54).

8.Checkthelengthofthespring.Ifitislessthan

15.2cm(6inches),adjusttheidlerpulleyarm; proceedtostep4inAdjustingtheIdlerPulley

Arm(page41).

9.Installthepulleycovers(Figure51orFigure52).

Figure53

36inMowerDecks

1.Idlerpulley

2.Clutchpulley5.Spring-removaltool

3.Mowerbelt

4.Spring

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AdjustingtheIdlerPulley Arm

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checkthemowerdeck

idlerarmforwear.

Ifthelengthofthespringislessthan15.2cm(6 inches)oriftheidlerpulleyarmcontactstheidlerstop showninFigure55,adjusttheidlerpulleyarm.

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Figure56

122cm(48-inch)deckshown

Figure55

122cm(48-inch)deckshown

1.Springlengthatleast15.2 cm(6inches)

2.Nut4.Idlerstop

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedeckguards;refertoRemovingthe

MowerDeckGuard(page23)

4.Loosenthenutontheidlerpulley(Figure55).

5.Adjustthepulleyintheslotasneeded(Figure

56).

3.Idlerpulley

1.Idlerarm

2.Slot4.Slidepulleytotherightfor

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6.Tightenthenut(Figure55).

7.Installthedeckguard;refertoRemovingthe

MowerDeckGuard(page23).

3.Slidepulleytotheleftfor wornbelt.

newbelt

ReplacingtheTransmission Belt

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemower-deckbeltfromtheclutch pulley;refertoReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt

(page39).

4.Removetheclutchpulley(Figure57).

Slidethepulleytotheleftoftheslotforaworn beltorifthespringlengthismorethan15.2cm (6inches).

Slidethepulleytotherightoftheslotforanew beltorifthespringlengthislessthan15.2cm (6inches)

1.Clutchpulley

2.Washer

Figure57

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Figure59

1.Belt2.Idlerpulley

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9.Installthespringtothespringanchor.Usethe

3.Bolt

driveratchettoapplytensiontothespringto allowthebelttopassoverthelipoftheidler pulley(Figure58).

5.Insertadriveratchetinthesquareholeofthe idlerarmtoreleasethebelttension(Figure58).

Figure58

1.Spring3.Squarehole

2.Idlerpulley

6.Removethebelt(Figure59).

7.Slowlyreleasethedrivertoreleasethespring tension.Removethespringfromtheanchoron theframe,ifneeded.

8.Installthenewbelt,routingitaroundthepulleys asshowninFigure59.

10.Releasethetensioninthespringtoapply tensiontothebelt.

11.Checkthatthebeltisseatedproperlyinallthe pulleys.

12.Installtheclutchpulley(Figure57).T orquethe boltto68to81N∙m(50to60ft-lb).

13.Installthemower-deckbelttotheclutchpulley; refertoReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt(page

39).

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ControlsSystem Maintenance

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignhorizontally , adjustthemotion-controllevers.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Pushthemotion-controlleversdowntothe operatingposition.

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Figure61

1.Nut3.Bailswitch

2.Cam4.Theatofthecam.

6.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeother motion-controlleverandtightenthenutforthe cam(Figure61).

Figure60

1.Leftmotion-controlleverin operatingposition

2.Rightmotion-controllever inneutralposition

4.Checkthehorizontalalignmentofthe

motion-controllevers(Figure60).

5.Loosenthenutholdingthecamforthe

motion-controlleveryouareadjusting(Figure

61).

3.Checkthehorizontal alignmenthere.

4.Rightmotion-controllever inoperatingposition

Note:Movingthecamclockwiselowersthe

lever;movingthecamcounterclockwiseraises

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thelever.

Important:Donotrotatetheatofthecam

pastvertical.Theoperator-presencecontrol switchshouldnevercontacttheatofthe cam(Figure61).

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

HydraulicSystem Specications

HydraulicFluidType:T oro®HYPR-OIL™500

hydraulicuid

HydraulicSystemFluidCapacity:4.7L(159oz)

Important:Usetheuidspecied.Otheruids

coulddamagethesystem.

CheckingtheHydraulic FluidLevel

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allthemachinetocoolcompletely.

4.Checktheuidlevelonthesideofthehydraulic tank(Figure62).Continuetheprocedureifthe levelisbelowthecoldlllevel.

Figure62

ChangingtheHydraulic FluidandFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours—Changethe

hydraulic-systemltersanduid.

Every500hours—Aftertheinitial change—changethehydraulic-system ltersanduidwhenusingT oro 500uid.(Changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyor dustyconditions)

Toreplacethehydraulicuid,theltersneedtobe removed.Replacebothatthesametime;referto

HydraulicSystemSpecications(page44)foruid

specications.

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5.Cleantheareaaroundthecapofthehydraulic tank(Figure62).

6.Removethecapfromthellerneckandadd uidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthecoldll level(Figure62).

7.Installthecaponthetank(Figure62).

RemovingtheFiltersandDraining theFluid

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Important:Donotallowdirttoenterthe

hydraulicsystem,orcontaminationmay occur.

3.Allowtheenginetocool.

4.Removethe2boltsandnutsfromthetransaxle guards(Figure63).

Figure63

1.Shortcarriagebolt

2.Nut(5/16inch)

3.Transaxleguard

5.Pivottheguardsdown.

6.Locatethelterandguardsoneach transaxle-drivesystem(Figure64).

9.Placeadrainpanbelowtheltertocatchthe uidthatdrainswhenthelterandventplugs areremoved.

10.Locateandremovetheventplugoneach transmission

11.Unscrewtheltertoremoveit,andallowthe uidtodrainfromthedrivesystem.

12.Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

InstallingtheHydraulicFilters

1.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidonthesurface oftherubbersealofeachlter.

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2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntiltherubberseal contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelter anadditional3/4to1fullturn.

7.Removethe3screwssecuringthelterguard andremovetheguard(Figure64).

Figure64

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

2.Filter5.Ventplug

3.Filterguard

4.Screws

8.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.

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Figure65

3.Repeatfortheoppositelter.

4.Installthelterguardsovereachlterthatyou previouslyremoved(Figure64).

5.Usethe3screwstosecurethelterguards (Figure64).

AddingHydraulicFluid

1.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbefore addingtheuid.

2.Slowlypourthespecieduidthroughthe expansionreservoiruntiluidcomesoutof1of thevent-plugholes;refertoHydraulicSystem

Specications(page44).

3.Installtheventplug(Figure64).

4.Torquetheplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).

5.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntiluidcomesoutoftheremaining vent-plugholeonthesecondtransmission.

6.Installtheoppositeventplug.

7.Torquetheplugto20N∙m(15ft-lb).

8.Pivotthetransaxleguardsupandsecureboth with2boltsand2nuts(Figure63).

9.Continuetoadduidthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineon theexpansionreservoir.

10.ProceedtoBleedingtheHydraulicSystem

(page46).

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

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Figure66

3.Leverpositionforbleeding thetransmission

Important:Failuretobleedthehydraulic

systemafterchangingthehydrauliclters anduidcanresultinirreparabledamageto thetransaxledrivesystem.

BleedingtheHydraulic System

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsoffthe ground.

4.Movebothbypassleversrearwardthroughthe keyholeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure

66).

5.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontrol tohalfthrottle.

6.Slowlymovethemotion-controlleversbetween thefullforwardandfullreversepositions5times.

7.Shutofftheengineandmovethebypasslevers forwardthroughthekeyholeanddowntolock theminplace(Figure66).

8.Starttheengine.

9.Slowlymovethemotion-controlleversbetween thefullforwardandfullreversepositions5times.

10.Shutofftheengineandcheckthehydraulicuid levelasitdrops,andadduidasrequiredto maintaintheproperlevel.

11.Repeattheprocedureuntilairiscompletely purgedfromthesystem.

Note:Airispurgedfromthesystemwhen

thetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoiselevels andmovessmoothlyforwardandinreverseat normalspeeds.

12.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelintheexpansion reservoiranaltime,andadduidasrequired.

MowerDeck Maintenance

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreakandapiece couldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders,resulting inseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforexcessivewear

ordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Weargloves

andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only replacetheblades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

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Figure67

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward.

ServicingtheCutting Blades

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure67).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page48).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure67).

2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting

edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure68).

Figure68

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

3.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge

ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep2 above.

2.PositionA

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Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps2and3mustnotexceed3mm (1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm

(1/8inch),replacetheblade.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldcriticallyinjure youorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged bladewithanewblade.

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

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Figure70

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure71).

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladeifabladehitsasolidobject,isout ofbalance,orisbent.Forbestperformanceand continuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,use genuineTororeplacementblades.Replacement bladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresultin non-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure69).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure70).

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Figure71

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Inspectthebladeboltfordamagedthreads. Replacetheboltandcurvedwasheras necessary.

Figure69

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure70).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

2.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

72).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthedecktoensurepropercutting.

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3.Installthecurvedwasherandbladebolt(Figure

72).

Note:Thecurvedwasherconemustbe

installedtowardthebolthead(Figure72).

4.Torquethebladeboltto1 15to150N∙m(85to 110ft-lb).

Figure73

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Figure72

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

LevelingtheMowerDeck

PreparingtheMachine

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerdeckorwhenyouseeanuneven cutonyourlawn.

Levelthemowerdecksidetosidebeforeadjusting thefront-to-rearslope.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.

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1.Measurefromalevel surface

2.Measurethebladeat

pointsBandC

3.ThedifferencebetweenmeasurementsBandC

shouldbenomorethan6mm(1/4inch).

Note:Ifitisnotcorrect,refertoLevelingthe

MowerDeck(page50).

CheckingtheMowerDeck Front-to-RearPitch

1.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartirestothe

correctspecications.

2.Position1bladefront-to-rear.MeasureatAand

Blocationsfromalevelsurfacetothecutting edgeofthebladetips(Figure74).

Note:Themowerbladeshouldbe6mm(1/4

inch)lowerinfrontatAthanintherearatB.

3.Rotatethebladesandrepeatforotherblades.

3.Checkthetirepressureofbothdrivetires;refer toCheckingtheTirePressure(page35).

4.Checkthemowerdeckforbentblades;remove andreplaceanybentblades;refertoServicing

theCuttingBlades(page47).

5.Lowerthemowerdecktothe76mm(3inch) height-of-cutposition.

CheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel

1.Positionthebladessidetoside.

2.MeasureattheBandClocationsfromalevel surfacetothecuttingedgeofbladetips(Figure

73).

1.Measurethebladeat

pointsAandB

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Figure74

2.Measurefromalevel surface

4.Ifthefront-to-rearpitchisnotcorrect,referto

LevelingtheMowerDeck(page49).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3inch) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut

(page18)

4.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof6.6 cm(2-5/8inches),undereachsideofthefront edgeofthedeckbutnotundertheanti-scalp rollerbrackets(Figure75).

5.Place2blocks,eachhavingathicknessof7.3 cm(2-7/8inches),undertherearedgeofthe cuttingdeckskirt,1oneachsideofthecutting deck(Figure75).

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Figure76

1.Adjustmentbolt

7.Ensurethatthechainsaretautandtightenthe bolts.

Figure75

122cm(48-inch)DeckShown

1.Woodblock—6.6cm (2-5/8inches)thick

2.Woodblock—7.3cm (2-7/8inches)thick

6.Loosentheadjustmentboltsonall4corners

ofthedecksothatthedeckissittingonall4 blocks.

3.Frontedge

8.Checktheside-to-sidelevelandthefront-to-rear pitch;refertoCheckingtheSide-to-SideLevel

(page49)andCheckingtheMowerDeck Front-to-RearPitch(page49).

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

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ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspect

thegrassdeectorfordamage.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.

1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthe deectorbracketandslidetherodoutofthe weldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge deector(Figure77).

Figure78

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Figure77

1.Rod4.Deckbrackets

2.Deector

3.Spring6.Springinstalledoverthe

5.Hairpincotter

rod

2.Removethedamagedorworndischarge deector.

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththe bracketendsbetweentheweldedbracketson thedeckasshowninFigure78.

4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.

5.PositionthespringontherodasshowninFigure

78sothattheshorterspringendcomesfrom

undertherodbeforethebendandgoingover therodasitreturnsfromthebend.

6.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitinto thenotchonthedeectorbracket(Figure78).

1.Rodandspringassembly installed

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2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindthemowerbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

7.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwisting itsothattheshortendoftherodisbehindthe mowerbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure78).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe

springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull downposition.

Cleaning

CleaningundertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthespark-plugwiresfromthespark plugs.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineusingajackand usejackstandstosupportthemachine.

4.Cleanthemachinewitharag.Donotspraythe machine.

DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andengine coolantarepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeof theseaccordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.

Storage

StorageSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition

key,waitforallmovingpartstostop,andallow themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,servicing, cleaning,orstoringit.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

CleaningandStoringthe Machine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withmilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoid excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe controlpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps,and motors.

4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto

TestingtheParkingBrake(page38).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page25).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingthe

Machine(page24).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe

EngineOil(page27).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page35).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBattery

(page33).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe machinewithagardenhose.

A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofreshfuel

inthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thefuelstabilizermanufacturer.Donot useanalcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

13.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page

30).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromthe

engine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengine oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall thewireonthesparkplug(s).

14.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

16.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andkeepitoutofreachofchildrenorother unauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page47).

12.Preparethemachineforstorageforover 30daysasfollows:

Troubleshooting

Problem

Thefueltankisshowingsignsofcollapsing orthemachineisfrequentlyshowingsigns ofrunningoutoffuel.

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theair-cleanerpaperelementclogged.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.ThePTOisengaged.1.DisengagethePTO.

2.Thebatteryisdead.

3.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

4.Afuseisblown.4.Replacethefuse.

5.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechoke(ifapplicable)isnoton.2.MovethechokelevertotheON

3.Theaircleanerisdirty.

4.Thespark-plugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.

6.Thereisdirtinfuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

1.Cleanthepaperelement.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

2.Chargethebattery.

3.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

position.

3.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

Theenginelosespower.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.

Thefuel-tankventisblocked.

7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

Dirt,water ,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisabnormalvibration.

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thehydraulic-uidreservoirislow.1.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoir.

2.Airisinthehydraulicsystem.2.Bleedtheairoutthehydraulicsystem.

3.Apump-drivebeltslips.3.Replacethepump-drivebelt.

4.Apump-drivebeltidlerspringis missing.

5.Thepump-bypassvalvesareopen.5.Tightenthebypassvalves.T orqueto

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Ablade-mountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblade-mountingbolt.

3.Theengine-mountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheengine-mountingbolts.

4.Anenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Anenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Blade(s)arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.3.Levelthemowerdeckside-to-side

4.Themowerdeckpitchiswrong.

5.Theundersideofmowerdeckisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower

6.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

4.Replacethepump-drivebeltidler spring.

12to15N∙m(9to11ft-lb).

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

position.

4.Adjustthefront-to-rearpitch.

deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Themowerdeckidlerismakingnoise.1.Theidlerarmiscontactingtheidler

1.Apump-drivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Apump-drivebeltisoffpulley.

3.Amower-deckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Amower-deckbeltisoffthepulley.

5.Anidlerspringisbrokenormissing.5.Replacethespring.

6.Theelectricclutchisoutofadjustment.

7.Theclutchconnectororwireis damaged.

8.Theelectricclutchisdamaged.

9.Thesafety-interlocksystemprevents bladerotation.

10.ThePTOswitchisfaulty .10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

stop.

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.Installthenewdeckbelt.

4.Installthedeckpulleyandcheckthe idlerpulley,idlerarmandspringforthe correctpositionandfunction.

6.Adjusttheclutchairgap.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Adjusttheidlerarm.

Schematics

ElectricalSchematicforMachineswithStandardAirCleaner—139-2853(Rev.A)

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ElectricalSchematicforMachineswithHeavyDutyAirCleaner—138–691(Rev.A)

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Notes:

CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

Prop65doesnotbanthesaleofproductscontainingthesechemicalsbutinsteadrequireswarningsonanyproduct,productpackaging,orliteraturewith theproduct.Moreover,aProp65warningdoesnotmeanthataproductisinviolationofanyproductsafetystandardsorrequirements.Infact,the CaliforniagovernmenthasclariedthataProp65warning“isnotthesameasaregulatorydecisionthataproductis‘safe’or‘unsafe.’”Manyofthese chemicalshavebeenusedineverydayproductsforyearswithoutdocumentedharm.Formoreinformation,gotohttps://oag.ca.gov/prop65/faqs-view-all

AProp65warningmeansthatacompanyhaseither(1)evaluatedtheexposureandhasconcludedthatitexceedsthe“nosignicantrisklevel”;or(2) haschosentoprovideawarningbasedonitsunderstandingaboutthepresenceofalistedchemicalwithoutattemptingtoevaluatetheexposure.

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally ,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

Prop65standardsareoftenmorestringentthanfederalandinternationalstandards.TherearevarioussubstancesthatrequireaProp65warning atlevelsthatarefarlowerthanfederalactionlimits.Forexample,theProp65standardforwarningsforleadis0.5μg/day,whichiswellbelow thefederalandinternationalstandards.

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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