Toro 72096 Operator's Manual

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ModelNo.72096—SerialNo.400000000andUp

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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.

GrossorNetT orque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.The grossornettorqueofthisenginewaslaboratory ratedbytheenginemanufacturerinaccordancewith theSocietyofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940 orJ2723.Asconguredtomeetsafety ,emission, andoperatingrequirements,theactualenginetorque onthisclassofmowerwillbesignicantlylower. Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.

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Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Usingthis productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

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

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

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ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

Safety.......................................................................5

SafetyAlertSymbol............................................5

GeneralSafety...................................................5

SlopeIndicator...................................................6

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

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

Controls...........................................................14

HorizonDisplayMonitor................................14

Specications..................................................16

BeforeOperation.................................................16

BeforeOperationSafety...................................16

AddingFuel......................................................18

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................19

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................19

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................19

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................20

PositioningtheSeat..........................................21

UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................21

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................21

DuringOperation.................................................22

DuringOperationSafety...................................22

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................24

LoweringtheWingDecks.................................25

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................25

StartingtheEngine...........................................26

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................26

RaisingandLockingtheWingDecks................27

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................27

DrivingtheMachine..........................................28

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................29

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................30

AdjustingtheSkids...........................................31

OperatingwiththeOverheatSensor.................31

OperatingTips.................................................32

AfterOperation....................................................33

AfterOperationSafety......................................33

TransportingtheMachine.................................33

Maintenance...........................................................35

MaintenanceSafety..........................................35

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........36

Lubrication..........................................................37

GreasingtheMachine.......................................37

LubricatingtheGreaseFittings.........................37

LubricatingtheDriveU-JointsandSplined

SlipJoint.......................................................38

LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs..................38

EngineMaintenance...........................................40

EngineSafety...................................................40

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................40

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................41

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................43

DrainingtheFuelFilter/WaterSeparator...........43

ChangingtheWaterSeparator.........................43

InspectingtheEngine-ValveClearance............44

CheckingtheFuelLinesand

Connections..................................................44

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................44

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................44

ServicingtheBattery.........................................44

ServicingtheFuses..........................................47

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................47

ReleasingtheDriveWheelRelease

Valves...........................................................47

AdjustingtheTracking......................................48

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................49

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................49

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................49

ServicingtheGearbox......................................50

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................51

CoolingSystemSafety.....................................51

CheckingtheCoolingSystem...........................51

CleaningtheRadiator.......................................51

ChangingtheEngineCoolant...........................51

BrakeMaintenance.............................................52

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................52

BeltMaintenance................................................54

InspectingtheBelts..........................................54

ReplacingtheMowerBelts...............................54

CheckingtheAlternator-BeltTension................55

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................56

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............56

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............56

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............57

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................58

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................58

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................58

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................60

BladeSafety.....................................................60

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................60

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................62

Cleaning..............................................................65

CleaningtheEngineandExhaustSystem

Area..............................................................65

CleaningtheMachineandMower

Deck..............................................................65

DisposingofWaste...........................................65

Storage...................................................................65

StorageSafety..................................................65

CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................65

Troubleshooting......................................................67

Schematics.............................................................69

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIstandardB71.4-2017.

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:A TTENTION!BECOMEALERT!

YOURSAFETYISINVOL VED!

Figure2

SafetyAlertSymbol

GeneralSafety

Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet andofthrowingobjects.Torodesignedandtested thislawnmowertoofferreasonablysafeservice; however,failuretocomplywithsafetyinstructions mayresultininjuryordeath.

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsand

warningsintheOperator’sManualandother trainingmaterial,onthemachine,engine,and attachments.Alloperatorsandmechanicsshould betrained.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)can notreadthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibility toexplainthismaterialtothem;otherlanguages maybeavailableonourwebsite.

•Onlyallowtrained,responsible,andphysically

capableoperatorsthatarefamiliarwiththesafe

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operation,operatorcontrols,andsafetysignsand instructionstooperatethemachine.Neverlet childrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservicethe equipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheage oftheoperator.

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituationsand willbefollowedbythewordDANGER,WARNING,or

CAUTION.

DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Willresultindeathor seriousinjury.

WARNING:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation which,ifnotavoided,Couldresultindeathorserious injury.

CAUTION:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation which,ifnotavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderate injury.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizesgeneral informationworthyofspecialattention.

•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand

lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,

shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields, guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin properworkingcondition.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging themachine.

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

decalbatterysymbols

1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway

fromthebattery .

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

10.Containslead;donot discard

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

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99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

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decaloemmarkt

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

1.Grease

1.Donotstephere.

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58-6520

decal93-6687

93-6687

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

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decal112-9028

decal116-5988

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1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully .

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged

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1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson

torquingthebladebolt/nutto75to81N∙m(55to60ft-lb).

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RearDischargeMachinesOnly

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.Removethekeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.

3.Heightofcut

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1.Enginecoolantunder pressure

2.Explosionhazard—read theOperator'sManual.

3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.

4.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis machineunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthehand,mowerblade; entanglementhazardofthehand,belt—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Ramphazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptherampwhenloadingthe machineanddriveforwardofftherampwhenunloading.

4.Runover/backoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;look behindyouwhenmowinginreverse.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .

6.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor onslopesgreaterthan15°;onlyoperateacrossslopesless than15°.

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1.Heightofcut

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2.Rangeadjustment

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ForModelswith244cm(96-inch)Decks

1.Heightofcut

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1.Beltrouting

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2.Rangeadjustment

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1.Chassis(15A)3.Main(25A)

2.Accessory(15A)4.Powerpoint(15A)

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1.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicing themachine.

2.Timeinterval

3.Checktheengine-oillevel.9.Checktheaircleaner.

4.Checkthecoolantlevel;refertotheOperator’sManualfor furtherinstructions.

5.Checkthetirepressure(2locations).11.Greasethefrontcasterwheelbearings(4locations);referto

6.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel;refertotheOperator’sManual forfurtherinstructions.

7.Checktheoillevelinthejackshaft.

8.GreasethedeckdrivePTO;refertotheOperator’sManual forfurtherinstructions.

10.Greasetheidlerpivots(3locations);refertotheOperator’s Manualforfurtherinstructions.

theOperator’sManualforfurtherinstructions.

12.Greasethefrontcasterpivots(5locations);refertothe Operator’sManualforfurtherinstructions.

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1.Torquethewheellugnuts to129N∙m(95ft-lb).

2.Readandunderstand theOperator'sManual beforeperformingany maintenance;checkthe torqueaftertherst100 hours,thenevery500 hours,thereafter.

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1.Engine—Off4.Pressthetopofthebuttontolowerthecenterdeckandouter wingdecks.

2.Engine—On5.Pressthebottomofthebuttontoraisethecenterdeckand outerwingdecks.

3.Engine—Start

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1.Thrownobject

hazard—keepbystanders away.

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2.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandsand feet—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepall guardsandshieldsin place.

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ForModelswith244cm(96-inch)Decks

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1.Rotatingdrivelinehazard/entanglementhazard;belt—stay awayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsin place.

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1.ReadtheOperator’sManualformoreinformation;Use redTorowet-clutchtransmissionuid;donotusegreen hydraulicuid.

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1.Crushinghazard, hand—readthe instructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Warning—lockthe deckwingsandread theinstructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.

ProductOverview

1.Centerdeckheight-of-cut pin

2.Wingdeckheight-of-cutpin

3.Wingdeck

4.Parking-brakelever

Figure4

5.Motion-controllever9.Powerpoint

6.Displaymonitor10.Fuel-tankcap

7.Rollbar

8.Audiblealarm12.Wingdeckcasterwheel

11.Skid

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13.Centerdeck

14.Centerdeckcasterwheel

15.Anti-scalproller

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

Figure5

1.Horizondisplaymonitor3.Keyswitch

2.Deckliftandwingdeck fold/unfoldswitch

4.PTO

HorizonDisplayMonitor

RefertotheSoftwareGuidefordetailedinformation explainingtheoperatorinterfacethatallowsyouto accessinformation,resetcounters,modifysystem settings,andtroubleshoottheequipment.

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Figure6

HorizonDisplayMonitor

1.Screen

2.LEDstatuslight

InformationScreen

3.Buttons

Theinformationscreendisplaysinformationrelative tomachineoperation;refertotheSoftwareGuidefor moreinformation.

Buttons

Themulti-functionalbuttonsarelocatedatthebottom ofthepanel.Theiconsdisplayedontheinformation screenabovethebuttonsindicatethecurrentfunction. Thebuttonsallowyoutoselecttheenginespeedand navigatethroughsystemmenus.

RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.

LEDStatusLight

TheLEDstatuslightismulti-coloredtoindicatethe systemstatusandislocatedontherightsideofthe panel.Duringstartup,theLEDilluminatesredto orangetogreentoverifyfunctionality.

•Solidgreen—indicatesnormaloperatingactivity

•Blinkingred—indicatesanactivefault

•Blinkinggreenandorange—indicatesthata

clutchresetisrequired

RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.

Alarm

Ifanerroroccurs,anerrormessagedisplays,theLED turnsred,andthealarmsoundsaudiblyasfollows:

•Afastchirpsoundindicatescriticalerrors.

theblades.EngagingthePTOrequiresyoutoreset thePTOswitchbydisengaging,thenengagingit.

Important:Youmustunfoldthewingdecks

beforeyoucanengagethePTO.

•Aslowchirpingsoundindicateslesscriticalerrors,

suchasrequiredmaintenanceorserviceintervals.

Note:Duringstartup,thealarmsoundsbrieyto

verifyfunctionality.

RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure5).

HoursaredisplayedinEngine-Offscreenorinthe EngineHourCountermenu.

RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andthereare 3speeds:Maximum,Efcient,andLow.

RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.

DeckLiftandWingDeck Fold/UnfoldSwitch

Neutral-LockPosition

UsetheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe safety-interlocksystemtoengageandtodetermine theNEUTRALposition.

KeySwitch

Usethisswitchtostarttheengine.Ithas3positions: START,RUN,andOFF.

Note:TheLCDindicatorsappearwheneachcontrol

meetsthe“safetostart”mode(e.g.,theindicator turnsonwhenyouareintheseat.)

Note:TheengineECUcontrolstheglowplugsduring

coldstarts.Ifthecoolanttemperatureistoolow,the glowsymboldisplaysonthemonitorandthestarter doesnotcrankwhenyouturntheenginetotheSTART position.TheglowplugsactivateintheONorST ART position.Oncetheglowhasbeenonlongenough forthecurrenttemperature,theglowsymbolonthe monitordisappearsandtheenginecrankswhen turnedtotheST ARTposition.

Note:Thesystemallowsyoutostartthemachinethe

withthePTOswitchengaged,butdoesnotengage theblades.Y oumustresetthePTOtoengagethe PTO.

Presstheswitchrearwardtoraisethecenterdeck andtofoldthewingdecks.

Presstheswitchforwardtolowerthecenterdeckand tounfoldthewingdecks.

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).

TheLCDindicatorappearsontheinformationscreen whenthePTOswitchisdisengaged.

Note:MachinesequippedwiththeHorizonDisplay

Monitorhaveaclutchsaver,whichallowsthethrottle toautomaticallyreducetheenginespeedwhen youdisengagethePTOswitch.Engagingand disengagingthePTOswitchchangestheengine throttlebetweenMOWandTRANSPORTmode.

Note:Thesystemallowsyoutostartthemachine

withthePTOswitchengaged,butdoesnotengage

Attachments/Accessories

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

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

Specications

Cuttingwidth243.8cm(96inches)

Workingwidth—257.3cm (101-5/16inches)

Overallwidth

Overalllength247.1cm(97-1/4inches)

Overallheight

Treadwidth(center-to-center oftires,widthwise)

Wheelbase(centerofthe castertiretothecenterofthe drivetire)

Overallweight1172kg(2,584lb)

Transportwidthsetatthe 3-inchesheightofcut—184.2 cm(72-1/2inches)

Rollbarup—182.4cm (71-13/16inches)

Rollbardown—129.5cm(51 inches)

Drivewheels—117cm (46-1/16inches)

Casterwheels—120.7cm (47-1/2inches)

143cm(56-5/16inches)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbyToro.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe

usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires, bones,andotherforeignobjects.Thesecan bethrownorinterferewiththeoperationofthe machineandmaycausepersonalinjurytothe operatororbystanders.

•Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment

suchassafetyglasses,substantialslip-resistant footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairandavoidlooseclothingandloosejewelry whichmaygettangledinmovingparts.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand cancausehearinglossthroughextended periodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperating thismachine.

•Checkthattheoperatorpresencecontrols,

safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand functioningproperly.Donotoperateunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Donotoperatethemowerwhenpeople,especially

children,orpetsareinthearea.Stopthemachine andattachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

grasscollectionsystem,dischargedeector, orothersafetydevicesinplaceandinproper workingcondition.Grasscatchercomponents aresubjecttowear,damageanddeterioration, whichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjects tobethrown.Frequentlycheckforwornor deterioratingcomponentsandreplacethemwith themanufacturer’srecommendedpartswhen necessary.

FuelSafety

Useextremecarewhenhandlingfuel.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsfuelisextremely ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyou, others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground, inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed trailer.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows fueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin fuelleakageordamagetotheengineor emissionsystem.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwherefuel fumesmaybeignitedbyspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark whichcanignitefuelvapors.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcausepropertydamage.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•DoNotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof anystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfromafuel dispensernozzle.

•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.DoNotuse anozzlelockopendevice.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuel whenengineisrunningorwhentheengine ishot.

•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

WARNING

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

CAUTION

Fueltankventislocatedinsidetheroll bartube.Removingormodifyingtheroll barcouldresultinfuelleakageandviolate emissionsregulations.

•DoNotremoverollbar.

•DoNotweld,drill,ormodifyrollbarinany way.

Tohelppreventres:

•Keepengineandengineareafreefrom

accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulatein theseareas.

•Cleanupoilandfuelspillsandremovefuelsoaked

debris.

•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringthe

machineinanyenclosure.DoNotstorenear ameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilotlights orheatappliancesarepresent.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

Theenginerunsonclean,freshdieselfuelwith aminimumcetaneratingof40.Purchasefuelin quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin30daystoensure fuelfreshness.

Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(No.2-D)at temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwinter-grade dieselfuel(No.1-DorNo.1-D/2-Dblend)below

-7°C(20°F).Useofwinter-gradedieselfuelatlower temperaturesprovideslowerashpointandpour pointcharacteristics,thereforeeasingstartabilityand lesseningchancesofchemicalseparationofthefuel duetolowertemperatures(waxappearance,which maypluglters).

•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatime

afterconvertingtobiodieselblends.

•Contactyourdistributorformoreinformationon

biodiesel.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure7).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

Usingsummer-gradedieselfuelabove-7°C (20°F)contributestowardlongerlifeofthepump components.

Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasoline

insteadofdieselfuel.Failuretoobservethis cautionwilldamagetheengine.

BiodieselReady

Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuel ofuptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).The petrodieselportionshouldbeultralowsulfur.

Observethefollowingprecautions:

•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmeetspecication

ASTMD6751orEN14214.

•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTM

D975orEN590.

•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodiesel

blends.

•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblend

incoldweather.

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Figure7

•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuel

astheymaydegradeovertime.

PerformingDaily

UsingtheRollover

Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page35).

BreakinginaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow 40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto developfullpowerandbestperformance.

ProtectionSystem(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances (i.e.,branches,doorways,electricalwires) beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo notcontactthem.

LoweringtheRollBar

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto theupperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees sotheyarenotengaged(Figure8).

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

8).

Figure8

1.Upperpartoftherollbar4.Rotatetheknobout90°

2.Knobinthelatched position

3.Pulltheknobtounlatch.

toholditintheunlatched position.

5.Knobintheunlatched position

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING

Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

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Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

RaisingtheRollBar

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll

barintheraisedposition.

1.Raisetherollbartotheoperatingpositionand rotatetheknobsuntiltheymovepartiallyinto thegrooves(Figure9).

2.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe pins(Figure9).

3.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins areengaged(Figure9).

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewhenthemotion-controlleversare movedfromtheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe parkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefromtheseat whenthePTOisengaged.

TheHorizonDisplayMonitorhassymbolstonotify theuserwhentheinterlockcomponentisinthe correctposition.Whenthecomponentisinthecorrect position,thecorrespondingsymboldisplaysonthe monitor.

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Figure10

1.Symbolsdisplayonthemonitorwhentheinterlock componentsareinthecorrectposition.

Figure9

1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—donot operatethemachinewith theROPSinthisposition.

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TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and

movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.

2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and

movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controlleverout oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatfor theothercontrollever.

3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,

movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,disengage theparkingbrake,engagetheblade-control switch(PTO),andriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldshutoff.

4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,

movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,center eithermotioncontrolandmove(forwardor reverse);theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor othermotioncontrol.

5.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,

movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.

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Figure11

UnlatchingtheSeat

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Figure12

1.Seatlatch2.Seat

ChangingtheSeat Suspension

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure13).

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatmovesforwardandbackward.Positionthe seatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachine andaremostcomfortable.

Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlocktheseat (Figure11).

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Figure13

1.Seat-suspensionknob

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

Theoperatormustusetheirfullattentionwhen operatingthemachine.DoNotengageinanyactivity thatcausesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

WARNING

Operatingengineparts,especiallythemufer, becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscan occuroncontactanddebris,suchasleaves, grass,brush,etc.cancatchre.

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer, tocoolbeforetouching.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer andenginearea.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide, whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcan killyou.

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmall connedareawheredangerouscarbon monoxidefumescancollect.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor herself,otherpeopleorproperty.

•Thismowerwasdesignedforoneoperatoronly.

Donotcarrypassengersandkeepallothersaway frommachineduringoperation.

•DoNotoperatethemachineundertheinuence

ofalcoholordrugs.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea, DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrasscollectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweightsifrequired.

•Keepawayfromholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,and

otherhiddenhazards.Usecarewhenapproaching blindcorners,shrubs,trees,tallgrassorother objectsthatmayhideobstaclesorobscurevision. Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachineor causetheoperatortolosetheirbalanceorfooting.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake

isengagedbeforestartingengine.Useseatbelts withtherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition.

•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions

withfeetwellawayfromtheblades.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards,

shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields, guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin properworkingcondition.

•Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

Nevermowwiththedischargedoorraised, removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceandworking properly.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.

Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe enginerunning.

WARNING

Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessories canbecomeentangledinrotatingparts. Contactwiththerotatingpartscan causetraumaticamputationorsevere lacerations.

–DoNotoperatethemachinewithout

guards,shields,andsafetydevicesin placeandworkingproperly.

–Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,or

clothingawayfromrotatingparts.

•Neverraisethedeckwithbladesrunning.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect

dischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionasthe materialmayricochetbacktowardtheoperator. Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecautionwhen crossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen transportingthemowertoandfromtheareatobe mowed.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen

makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore changingdirections.DoNotmowinreverse unlessabsolutelynecessary.

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Shutoffthe

engineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting andoperatingthemower).

–Beforeclearingblockages.

–Wheneveryouleavethemower.DoNotleave

arunningmachineunattended.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop:

–Beforerefueling.

–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.

–Beforemakingheightadjustments.

•Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot

alerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenare oftenattractedtothemachineandthemowing activity.Neverassumethatchildrenwillremain whereyoulastsawthem.

–Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaand

underthewatchfulcareofanotherresponsible adult,nottheoperator.

–Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildren

enterthearea.

–Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,

lookbehind,down,andside-to-sideforsmall children.

–Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

–DoNotcarrychildren,evenwiththeblades

shutoff.Childrencouldfalloffandbeseriously injuredorinterferewiththesafeoperationof themachine.Childrenthathavebeengiven ridesinthepastcouldsuddenlyappearinthe workingareaforanotherrideandberunover orbackedoverbythemachine.

distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalkbehind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.

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Figure14

1.SafeZone-Usethemowerhereonslopeslessthan15 degrees

2.DangerZone-Useawalk-behindmowerand/orhand trimmeronslopesgreaterthan15degrees

3.Water

4.W=widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance(twicethewidthofthemachine) betweenthemachineandanyhazard.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe machineonaslope,theoperatormust:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

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

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

Notoperatethemachineneardropoffs,ditches, embankments,waterorotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe

•Avoidstarting,stoppingorturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•DoNotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

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

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrasscollectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

ARolloverProtectionSystem(rollbar)isinstalledon themachine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisdown.Wheelsdroppingoveredges, ditches,steepbanks,orwatercancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury, deathordrowning.

•DoNotremovetheROPS.

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked positionanduseseatbelt.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•DoNotwearseatbeltwhentherollbaris down.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleased

quicklyintheeventofanemergency.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.

branches,doorways,andelectricalwires)before drivingunderanyobjectsandDoNotcontact them.

•Intheeventofarollover,taketheunittoan

AuthorizedServiceDealertohavetheROPS inspected.

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.DoNotrepairor

revise.

•Anyaccessories,alterations,orattachments

addedtotheROPSmustbeapprovedbyT oro.

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Figure15

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

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Figure16

LoweringtheWingDecks

OperatingtheMower

Important:Youmustunfoldthewingdecks

beforeyoucanengagethePTO.

1.Removetheclevispinandhairpincotterthat secureseachwingintheuprightpositionand placetheminthestorageposition(Figure17).

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

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Figure18

Figure17

1.Pinstoragelocation

2.Ensurethatallpersonsareclearofthedeck wings.

3.Pressandholdthebottomofthedeck-liftswitch; thecenterdecklowersrst,thentheouterwings.

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure19

StartingtheEngine

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.

Note:Y oumayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe

enginethersttimeafteraddingfueltoanemptyfuel system.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

Figure20

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Figure21

RaisingandLockingthe

UsingtheMotion-Control

WingDecks

1.Ensurethatallpersonsareclearofthedeck wings.

2.Pressandholdthebottomofthedeck-liftswitch; thecenterdecklowersrst,thentheouterwings.

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

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

5.Removetheclevispinandhairpincotterfrom thestoragelocationandsecureeachwinginthe uprightposition(Figure22).

Levers

1.Clevispin

Figure22

2.Hairpincotter

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Figure23

1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

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4.Backward

DrivingtheMachine

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1side inreversewhileyouturntheotherforward,causing themachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisgreatly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmay requiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe

traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto

DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page24).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure24).

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Figure24

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure25).

Figure25

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckcanbeadjusted from2.54cmto14cm(1to5-1/2inches)in6.4mm (1/4inch)increments.

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

2.Pressthetopofdeck-liftswitchtoraisethe centerdeckandwingdecks.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Adjustthecenterdeckbyperformingthe followingprocedure:

A.Removetheheight-of-cutpinfromthe

deck-liftplateontherightsideofthecenter deck.

B.Inserttheheight-of-cutpinintothehole

correspondingtothedesiredcuttingheight.

Seethedecalonthesideofthedeck-lift plateforthecuttingheights.

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5.Adjustthesidewingdecksbyperformingthe followingprocedure:

A.Ensurethatthewingdecksarelockedin

place.

B.Unlockthecamlockslocatedonthe

height-of-cutchannelonthewingdeck (Figure26).

1.Camlock

2.Height-of-cutpin

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Figure26

3.Lynchpin

C.Removethelynchpinfromtheheight-of-cut

pinonboththefrontandrearchannels.

D.Movethewingdecktotheappropriate

heightandinstalltheheight-of-cutpinsand lynchpins(Figure26).

E.Lockthecamlock.

F.Repeatfortheotherwingdeck.

6.Ifyoudesireadditionalheight-of-cutrange, adjustthefrontandreargaugewheelsonthe wingdeckasfollows:

A.Removethemountinghardwarefromthe

gaugewheel.

B.Adjustthefrontandreargaugewheels

totheappropriateholelocation(seethe chartbelowandFigure27)andinstallthe mountinghardware.

HoleLocation

Tophole(-1onthedecal)25to89mm(1to3-1/2inches)

Middlehole(0onthedecal)51to1 14mm(2to4-1/2

Bottomhole(+1onthedecal)76to140mm(3to5-1/2

Height-of-CutRange

inches)

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Formaximumdeckotation,installtherollers1hole positionlower.Rollersshouldmaintaina6mm(1/4 inch)clearancetotheground.Donotadjustthe rollerstosupportthedeck.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Afteradjustingtheheightofcut,adjustthe anti-scalprollersbyremovingthemounting hardware.

5.Placetherollersin1ofthepositionsshownin

Figure28.

Therollerswillmaintain19mm(3/4inch) clearancetothegroundtominimizegouging androllerwearordamage.

Height-of-cutrange

1.Tophole(-1onthedecal)

2.Middlehole(0onthedecal)

3.Bottomhole(+1onthedecal)

C.Repeatfortheotherwingdeck.

Figure27

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Figure28

Forcuttingheightsabove90mm(3-1/5inches),usethe

bottomhole.Therollersarestilleffectiveagainstscalping.

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1.Anti-scalprollermounting

bracket

2.Cuttingheight

6.T orquethenylocnut(3/8inch)to41to47N∙m (30to35ft-lb)asshowninFigure29.

Figure29

1.Nylocnut(3/8inch)3.Spacer

2.Anti-scalprollers4.Bolt

The96-inchdeckhas13anti-scalprollerlocations. Foradjustment,refertoFigure30.

AdjustingtheSkids

ForModelswithRearDischarge

Mounttheskidsinthelowerpositionwhenoperating atheightsofcutgreaterthan51mm(2inches)and inahigherpositionwhenoperatingatheightsofcut lowerthan51mm(2inches).

AdjusttheskidsasshowninFigure31.

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1.Anti-scalproller

Figure30

Undersideofthemowerdeck

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Figure31

OperatingwiththeOverheat Sensor

ThePTOdisengages,analarmsounds,anda bargraphdisplaystheenginetemperaturewhenit reachesanoverheatcondition.ThePTOdoesnot engageuntiltheenginehascooledandyoumanually shutoffthePTOandengageit.

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Note:Iftheengine-coolantlevelisbelowtheindicator

lineontheoverowbottlewhentheengineiscold,the coolanttemperaturegaugemaynotregistercorrectly duringoperationand/ortheaudiblealarmmaynot soundiftheengineoverheats.

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

dropontoyourlawn.T oavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckdoesnotscalp anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheight usedinthepastisgenerallythebestonetouse. Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean acceptablequalityofcut.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.T earingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe mowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineT ororeplacementblade.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.T omaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently .Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Parkmachineonlevelground,disengagedrives,

setparkingbrake,stopengine,andremove key.Waitforallmovementtostopandallow themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,cleaning, repairing,orstoring.Neverallowuntrained personneltoservicemachine.

•CleanthemachineasstatedintheMaintenance

section.Keepengineandengineareafreefrom accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulate intheseareas.Thesematerialscanbecome combustibleandmayresultinare.

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.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating

componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.Tighten loosehardware.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure32).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure32).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure33).

Figure33

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure32

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure34).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

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Figure34

1.Tie-downloops

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure32).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure33).

Maintenance

MaintenanceSafety

WARNING

Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeing made,someonecouldstarttheengine. Accidentalstartingoftheenginecould seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchand engageparkingbrakebeforeyoudoany maintenance.

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touchinga hotenginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheengine area.

•Parkmachineonlevelground,disengagedrives,

setparkingbrake,stopengine,andremove key.Waitforallmovementtostopandallow themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,cleaning orrepairing.Neverallowuntrainedpersonnelto servicemachine.

•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.

Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthe positivelast.Reconnectpositiverstandnegative last.

•Keepthemachine,guards,shieldsandall

safetydevicesinplaceandinsafeworking condition.Frequentlycheckforwornor deterioratingcomponentsandreplacethemwith themanufacturer’srecommendedpartswhen necessary.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursby adoctorfamiliarwiththisformofinjuryor gangrenemayresult.

–Ifequipped,makesureallhydraulic

uidhosesandlinesareingood conditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplying pressuretohydraulicsystem.

–Keepbodyandhandsawayfrom

pinholeleaksornozzlesthatejecthigh pressurehydraulicuid.

–Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,

tondhydraulicleaks.

–Safelyrelieveallpressureinthe

hydraulicsystembyplacingthemotion controlleversinneutralandshuttingoff theenginebeforeperforminganywork onthehydraulicsystem.

WARNING

Fuelsystemcomponentsareunderhigh pressure.Theuseofimpropercomponents canresultinsystemfailure,fuelleakage andpossibleexplosion.

Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuellters forhighpressuresystems.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wrapthe

blade(s)orweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingthem.Onlyreplacedamagedblades. Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

Removalormodicationoforiginal equipment,partsand/oraccessories mayalterthewarranty ,controllability , andsafetyofthemachine.Unauthorized modicationstotheoriginalequipmentor failuretouseoriginalToropartscouldlead toseriousinjuryordeath.Unauthorized changestothemachine,engine,fuelor ventingsystem,mayviolateapplicable safetystandardssuchas:ANSI,OSHAand NFPAand/orgovernmentregulationssuch asEPAandCARB.

CAUTION

Raisingthemachineforserviceor maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous. Themechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynot beenoughsupportormaymalfunction allowingthemachinetofall,whichcould causeinjury.

Donotrelysolelyonmechanicalor hydraulicjacksforsupport.Useadequate jackstandsorequivalentsupport.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.

Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe enginerunning.Ifthemaintenanceoradjustment procedurerequiretheenginetoberunningand componentsmoving,useextremecaution.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

WARNING

Contactwithmovingpartsorhotsurfaces maycausepersonalinjury.

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothing clearofrotatingcomponentsandhot surfaces.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper

tightness.

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst100hours

Aftertherst200hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthewheellugnuts.

•Adjusttheparkingbrake.

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Changethedeckgearboxoil.

•Changethehydraulicuidandlter.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheengine-coolantlevel.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleantheengineandexhaustsystemarea.

•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuild-upfromthemachineandmowerdeck.

•GreasethedriveU-jointsandsplinedslipjoint.

•Drainthefuellter/waterseparator.

•Checkthetirepressure

•Checkthegearbox-oillevel.

•Cleantheengine-coolingsystem(moreoftenindirtyanddustyconditions).

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Checkthealternator-belttension.

•ChangetheengineoilandlterifnotusingToroPremiumEngineOil,butanyoil meetingAPIclassicationCJ-4orhigherorasstatedinEngine-OilSpecications.

Every400hours

Every500hours

Every800hours

Every2,000hours

•Greasethedeck-idlerpivots.

•Greasethecaster-wheelspindles.

•Servicetheaircleaner(Morefrequentlyinextremelydustyordirtyconditions).

•ChangetheengineoilandlterifusingToroPremiumEngineOil(APIclassication CK-4orhigher)moreoftenindirtyanddustyconditions.

•Replacethefuel-ltercanisterforthewaterseparator(moreoftenindirtyand dustyconditions).

•Checkthefuellinesandconnections.

•Changethedeckgearboxoil.

•Adjusttheparkingbrake.

•ChangethehydraulicuidandlterifusingMobil®424hydraulicuid.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Inspecttheengine-valveclearance.

•ChangethehydraulicuidandlterifusingT oroPremiumTransmission/Hydraulic TractorFluid.

•Changetheenginecoolant.

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Monthly

Yearly

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots.

•Greasetheidlerpivot.

•GreasethedeckdrivePTO.

•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Ifyouoperatethemachinelessthan200hours,changetheengineoilandlter.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Lubrication

LubricatingtheGrease Fittings

GreasingtheMachine

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditions areextremelydustyorsandy.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

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

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Greasethefrontcaster

pivots.

Yearly—Greasetheidlerpivot.

Yearly—GreasethedeckdrivePTO.

Every400hours—Greasethedeck-idlerpivots.

Every400hours—Greasethecaster-wheel spindles.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesurethatyouscrapeanypaintoff

thefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

Note:Seechartforserviceintervals.

Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocationsand lubricationschedule.

Fitting

Locations

Deckdrive PTO

Deck-idler pivot

Caster-wheel bearings

Caster-wheel spindles

*Usethespeciallubricationinstructionsonthefront casterpivotsandtheLubricatingtheCaster-Wheel

Hubs(page38)sectionforspeciallubrication

instructionsonthefrontcasterswheelhubs.

Lubricatethefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.Remove hexplugandcap.Threadthegreasettinginthehole andpumpitwithgreaseuntilitoozesoutaroundthe topofthebearing.Removethegreasettingand threadtheplugbackin.Installthecap.

InitialPumps

13Every50

13Every400

Numberof

Places

Service Interval

hoursor

yearly

*Yearly

Every400

hoursor

yearly

hours

Figure35

1.DeckdrivePTO3.Caster/xedwheel

2.Deck-idlerpivot

bearings

4.Caster-wheelspindles

LubricatingtheDrive U-JointsandSplinedSlip Joint

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethedrive

U-jointsandsplinedslipjoint.

Note:ForeasieraccesstothedriveU-jointsand

splinedslipjoint,removetheoorpanandfullylower themowerdeck.

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Lubricatingthe Caster-WheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

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1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

3.Raisethemowerforaccess.

4.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

5.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

6.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin

thecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

7.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill

assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

8.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.

9.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose grease.

10.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

Note:Replacetheseals.

11.Iftheaxleassemblyismissingbothspacernuts, applyathread-lockingadhesiveto1spacernut andthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

thewayontotheendoftheaxle.Leave approximately3mm(1/8inch)fromtheouter surfaceofthespacernuttotheendoftheaxle insidethenut.

12.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand bearing.

13.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

14.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

15.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecond spacernut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththe wrenchatsfacingoutward.

16.T orquethenutto8to9N∙m(75to80in-lb), loosen,thentorqueto2to3N∙m(20to25in-lb).

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

17.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub,and insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

18.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthe castertire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely(more than1or2revolutions)orhaveanysideplay.If thewheelspinsfreely,adjustthetorqueonthe spacernutuntilthereisaslightamountofdrag. Applyanotherlayerofthread-lockingadhesive.

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every400hours

CheckingtheAirCleaner

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Note:Ifthefoamgasketinthecoverisdamaged,

replaceit.

Important:Avoidusinghigh-pressureair,which

couldforcedirtthroughthelterintotheintake tract.

Important:Donotcleantheusedltertoavoid

damagingtheltermedia.

Important:Donotuseadamagedlter.

Important:Donotapplypressuretotheexible

centerofthelter.

3.Checktheair-cleanerbodyfordamage,which couldpossiblycauseanairleak.

Replaceadamagedair-cleanerbody.

4.Checktheair-intakesystemforleaks,damage, orloosehoseclamps.

5.Servicetheair-cleanerlterandsafetyelement whenalerted(Figure38).

Important:Donotover-servicetheairlter.

Figure38

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Filter

2.Gasket

3.Safetyelement

5.Air-cleanercover

6.Rubberoutletvalve

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6.Ensurethatthecoverseatscorrectlyandseals withtheair-cleanerbody .

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Figure39

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

Theengineshipswithoilinthecrankcase;however, checktheoillevelbeforeandafteryourststart theengine.Checktheoillevelbeforeoperatingthe machineeachdayoreachtimeyouusethemachine.

Crankcasecapacity:6.6L(7USqt)withthelter

Preferredengineoil:T oroPremiumEngineOil

Ifusinganalternateoil,usehigh-quality,low-ash engineoilthatmeetsorexceedsthefollowing specications:

•APIservicecategoryCJ-4orhigher

•ACEAservicecategoryE6

•JASOservicecategoryDH-2

Important:UsingengineoilotherthanAPI

classicationCJ-4orhigher,ACEAE6,orJASO DH-2maycausethedieselparticulateltertoplug orcauseenginedamage.

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Usethefollowingengineoilviscositygrade:

•SAE10W-30or5W-30(alltemperatures)

•SAE15W-40(above0°F)

Note:ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefrom

yourdistributor.SeethePartsCatalogorcontactan authorizedT orodistributorforpartnumbers.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,lowerthe mowerdeck,movethethrottlelevertotheSLOW position,shutofftheengine,andremovethe key.

2.Openthehood.

3.Checktheengine-oillevelasshowninFigure

40.

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst200hours—Change

theengineoilandlter.

Every200hours—Changetheengineoiland lterifnotusingT oroPremiumEngineOil,but anyoilmeetingAPIclassicationCJ-4orhigher orasstatedinEngine-OilSpecications.

Every400hours—Changetheengineoiland lterifusingT oroPremiumEngineOil(API classicationCK-4orhigher)moreoftenindirty anddustyconditions.

Yearly—Ifyouoperatethemachinelessthan 200hours,changetheengineoilandlter.

Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingthe oilbecausewarmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminantsthancoldoil.

1.Parkmachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutoftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Openthehood.

5.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure41.

Figure41

6.Replacetheengine-oillterasshowninFigure

42.

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Figure42

7.Fillthecrankcasewithoil;refertoEngine-Oil

Specications(page41).

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FuelSystem

ChangingtheWater

Maintenance

WARNING

Fuel-systemcomponentsareunderhigh pressure.Theuseofimpropercomponents canresultinsystemfailure,fuelleakage,and possibleexplosion.

Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuellters.

DrainingtheFuel Filter/WaterSeparator

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Drainthefuel

lter/waterseparator.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Separator

ServiceInterval:Every400hours—Replacethe

fuel-ltercanisterforthewater separator(moreoftenindirtyand dustyconditions).

3.Placeadrainpanunderthefuellterandloosen thedrainplugapproximately1turn(Figure43).

Figure43

1.Fuellter/waterseparator

4.Afterthewaterdrainsandfuelbeginstoow fromthelter,tightenthedrainplug.

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Figure44

Important:Waterorothercontaminantsin

fuelcandamagethefuelpumpand/orother enginecomponents.

InspectingtheEngine-Valve

ElectricalSystem

Clearance

ServiceInterval:Every800hours

Inspecttheengine-valveclearance.Refertothe engineowner’smanual.

CheckingtheFuelLines andConnections

ServiceInterval:Every400hours

Inspectthefuellinesfordeterioration,damage, chafng,orlooseconnections.

Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichisfatalifconsumedandcausessevere burns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact withskin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves toprotectyourhands.

CheckingtheBatteryCharge

ServiceInterval:Monthly

Allowingthebatterytostandforanextended periodoftimewithoutchargingitresultsinreduced performanceandservicelife.T opreserveoptimum batteryperformanceandlife,chargethebatteryin storagewhentheopencircuitvoltagedropsto12.4V.

Note:T opreventdamageduetofreezing,fully

chargethebatterybeforeputtingitawayforwinter storage.

Checkthevoltageofthebatterywithadigital voltmeter.Locatethevoltagereadingofthebattery inthetablebelowandchargethebatteryforthe recommendedtimeintervaltobringthechargeupto afullchargeof12.6Vorgreater.

Important:Ensurethatthenegative(–)battery

cableisdisconnectedandthebatterycharger usedforchargingthebatteryhasanoutputof16V and7Aorlesstoavoiddamagingthebattery(see thechartfortherecommendedchargersettings).

Voltage Reading

12.6Vor

greater

12.4Vto12.6

12.2Vto12.4

12.0Vto12.2

11.7Vto12.0

11.7Vorless

Percent Charge

100%16V/7A

75%to100%16V/7A

50%to75%16V/7A

25%to50%14.4V/4A

0%to25%14.4V/4A

0%14.4V/2A

Maximum Charger Settings

Charging Interval

Nocharging required

30minutes

1hour

2hours

3hours

6hoursor more

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

(1.265specicgravity).Thisisespecially importanttopreventbatterydamagewhenthe temperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).

1.Makesurethatthellercapsareinstalledin battery.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat 25to30Aor30minutesat10A.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure45).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure45

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

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Jump-StartingtheMachine

1.Checktheweakbatteryforterminalcorrosion (white,green,orblue“snow”).

Youmustcleanitoffpriortojump-starting. Cleanandtightenconnectionsasnecessary.

CAUTION

Corrosionorlooseconnectionscan causeunwantedelectricalvoltagespikes atanytimeduringthejump-starting procedure.

Donotattempttojump-startwithloose orcorrodedbatteryterminals;otherwise, damagemayoccurtotheengine.

voltage.Theseinstructionsarefornegative groundsystemsonly.

3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+) terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswired tothestarterorsolenoid(Figure46).

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DANGER

Jump-startingaweakbatterythatis cracked,frozen,haslowelectrolytelevel, oranopen/shortedbatterycell,can causeanexplosion,resultinginserious injury.

Donotjump-startaweakbatteryifthese conditionsexist.

2.Ensurethattheboosterisagoodand fully-chargedleadacidbatteryat12.6Vor greater.Useproperlysizedjumpercables(4to6 AWG)withshortlengthstoreducevoltagedrop betweensystems.Ensurethatthecablesare color-codedorlabeledforthecorrectpolarity .

CAUTION

Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly (wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamage theelectricalsystem.

Becertainofbattery-terminalpolarityand jumper-cablepolaritywhenconnecting batteries.

1.Positive(+)cableonthedischargedbattery

2.Positive(+)cableontheboosterbattery

3.Negative(–)cableontheboosterbattery

4.Negative(–)cableontheengineblock

5.Boosterbattery

6.Dischargedbattery

7.Engineblock

4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecableto thepositiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.

5.Connecttheblacknegative(–)cabletotheother terminal(negative)oftheboosterbattery.

6.Makethenalconnectionontheengineblock ofthestalledmachine(nottothenegativepost) awayfromthebattery.Standawayfromthe machine.

7.Startthevehicleandremovethecablesinthe reverseorderofconnection(theengineblock (black)connectionisthersttodisconnect).

Note:Thefollowinginstructionsareadapted

fromtheSAEJ1494Rev.Dec.2001– BatteryBoosterCables–SurfaceVehicle RecommendedPractice(SAE–Societyof AutomotiveEngineers).

Important:Ensurethattheventcaps

aretightandlevel.Placeadampcloth, ifavailable,overanyventcapsonboth batteries.Ensurethatthemachinesdo nottouchandthatbothelectricalsystems areshutoffandatthesameratedsystem

ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance,however,ifafuseblowscheck component/circuitformalfunctionorshort.

1.Unlatchtheenginehoodandraisetheengine hoodtogainaccesstothefuseblock.

2.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefuseto removeit.

3.Installanewfuse(Figure47).

Figure47

1.Accessory(15A)3.Main(25A)

2.Chassis(15A)4.Powerpoint(15A)

Maintenance

ReleasingtheDriveWheel ReleaseValves

Usethedrivewheelreleasevalvestoreleasethe hydrostaticdrivesystem,whichallowsyoutopushthe machinewithouttherunningtheengine.

Rotateeachbypassvalvecounterclockwise1turnto release;rotateeachbypassvalveclockwisetoreset system(Figure48).

Important:Donotovertighten.Donottowthe

machine.

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1.Rightbypassvalve

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Figure48

2.Leftbypassvalve

AdjustingtheTracking

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.MovethethrottlemidwaybetweenFASTand Slow.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversalltheway forwarduntiltheybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

•Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsand

adjusttheleftstopplaterearwardonthe leftT-slotuntilthemachinetracksstraight (Figure49).

•Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsand

adjusttherightstopplaterearwardonthe rightT-slotuntilthemachinetracksstraight (Figure49).

6.Tightenthestopplate(Figure49).

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Figure50

Figure49

1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

7.Aligntheleversinthefront-to-rearpositionby bringingtheleverstogethertotheNEUTRAL position,andslidethemuntiltheyarealigned, thentightenthebolts(Figure50).

8.Ifalignmentisneeded,loosenthe2 motion-controllevermountingboltsonthe misalignedside(Figure51).

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Figure51

9.Movemotion-controllevertomeettheopposite side.

10.Tightenthe2motion-controllevermounting bolts(Figure51).

CheckingtheTirePressure

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Reartireairpressurespecication:124kPa(18 psi).

Note:Thecastertiresaresemi-pneumatictiresand

donotrequireairpressuremaintenance.

DANGER

Lowtirepressuredecreasesmachineside-hill stability.Thiscouldcausearollover,which mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Donotunder-inatethetires.

Checktheairpressureinthereartires.Addorremove airasneededtosettheairpressureinthetirestothe tireairpressurespecication.

Important:Maintainpressureinalltiresto

ensureagoodqualityofcutandpropermachine performance.

Checktheairpressureinallthetiresbefore operatingthemachine.

Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtighten thelocknut(Figure53).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepreloadonthebearings(Figure53).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure53.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure53).

Figure52

CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheellugnuts.

Torquethewheellugnutsto115to142N∙m(85to 105ft-lb).

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Figure53

1.Springdiscwashers

ServicingtheGearbox

CheckingtheGearbox-OilLevel

ChangingtheGearboxOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst200hours

Every400hours

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

UseSAE75W-90syntheticgearlube.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage theparkingbrake.

2.Lowerthemowerdecktothe25mm(1inch) heightofcut.

3.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Liftthefootresttoexposethetopofthemower deck.

5.Removethedipstick/llplugfromthetopofthe gearboxandensurethatthelubricantisbetween themarksonthedipstick(Figure54).

Iftheoilbecomescontaminated,contactyourToro Distributorbecausethesystemmustbeushed. Contaminatedoillooksmilkyorblackwhencompared tocleanoil.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceandengage theparkingbrake.

2.Lowerthemowerdecktothe25mm(1inch) heightofcut.

3.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,shutoffthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Liftthefootresttoexposethetopofthemower deck.

5.Removethedipstick/llplugfromthetopofthe gearboxandensurethatthelubricantisbetween themarksonthedipstick(Figure54).

6.Extracttheoilthroughthellportusinga vacuumdeviceorremovethegearboxfromthe deckandpourouttheoilintoadrainpan.

7.Installthegearbox(ifitwasremovedtodrain).

Figure54

1.Fillplug/dipstick

6.Iftheoillevelislow,addenoughlubricantuntil thelevelisbetweenthemarksonthedipstick.

Important:Donotoverllthegearbox;

overllingthegearboxmaydamageit.

8.Addapproximately420ml(14oz),untilthe levelisbetweenthemarksonthedipstick

Important:Donotoverllthegearbox;

overllingthegearboxmaydamageit.

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CoolingSystem

5.Closethehood.

Maintenance

CoolingSystemSafety

•Swallowingenginecoolantcancause

poisoning;keepoutofreachfromchildrenand pets.

•Dischargeofhot,pressurizedcoolantortouching

ahotradiatorandsurroundingpartscancause severeburns.

–Alwaysallowtheenginetocoolatleast15

minutesbeforeremovingtheradiatorcap.

–Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,and

openthecapslowlytoallowsteamtoescape.

CheckingtheCooling System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Coolantspecication:50/50solutionofwaterand

permanentethylene-glycolantifreeze

Cooling-systemcapacity:7.6L(8USqt)

1.Openthehood.

2.Checkthelevelofthecoolantintheexpansion tank(Figure55).

Note:Thecoolantlevelshouldbebetweenthe

marksonthesideofthetank.

CleaningtheRadiator

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Cleanthe

engine-coolingsystem(moreoften indirtyanddustyconditions).

Cleantheradiatortopreventtheenginefrom overheating.

Note:Ifthemowerdeckorengineshutsoffdueto

overheating,checktheradiatorforexcessivebuildup ofdebris.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatethehoodforward.

4.Usingcompressedair,blowoutdebrisstuck betweenthensoftheentireradiator,bothfrom thetopdownandbottomup.

5.Ifdebrisremains,itmaybenecessarytouse waterfromalow-pressurehose.

Iftheradiatorisclean,proceedtostep7.

6.Covertheenginewithapieceofcardboardor aplasticsheet.Squirtwaterthroughthens. Blowthroughwithlow-pressureairfromboth directions.

Note:Ifdebrisremains,repeatuntilclean.

7.Lowerthehood.

8.Starttheenginetoensurethatthefanfunctions properly.

Figure55

1.Expansion-tankcap3.Addline

2.Fullline

3.Ifcoolantlevelislow,removetheexpansion-tank cap,andaddthespeciedcoolant(Figure55).

Important:Donotoverll.

4.Installtheexpansion-tankcap.

ChangingtheEngine Coolant

ServiceInterval:Every2,000hours/Every2years

(whichevercomesrst)

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

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theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatethehoodforward.

4.Drainthecoolantwhentheengineiscool.

5.Removetheradiatorcap,placeapanunder theradiator,andremovethedrainplugatthe bottomoftheradiator.

6.Removethecoolanthosefromtheoilcoolerand drainthecoolantfromtheengineblock(Figure

56).

Figure56

1.Coolanthose

7.Installthedrainplugsandhoses.

8.Fillradiatorwitha50/50mixofwaterand ethyleneglycol.

Note:TheuseofHavoline

coolantisrecommended.

Allowsomeroom(approximately12.7mm(1/2 inch))forexpansion.Add50/50coolantmixto theoverowbottleontheleftsideoftheengine asrequiredtobringtheleveluptotheindicator lineonthebottle.

9.Operateengineuntiltheenginethermostat opensandthecoolantiscirculatingthroughthe radiatorcore.

Asairpurgesfromtheengineblockandthe coolantleveldrops,addadditionalcoolanttothe radiator.

XtendedLife

BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every400hours

Checktoensurethatparkingbrakeisadjusted properly.Followthisprocedurealsowheneveryou haveremovedorreplacedabrakecomponent.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

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theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineupandsupport themachinewithjackstands.

4.Removethereartiresfromthemachine.

5.Removeanydebrisfromthebrakearea.

6.Releasethedrivewheels;refertoReleasingthe

DriveWheelReleaseValves(page47).

7.Measurethelengthofthelinkassembly(Figure

57).

Note:Ifthelinkassemblyisattachedinthe

frontposition,thelengthshouldbe219mm

(8-5/8inches);ifitisattachedintherear position,thelengthshouldbe232mm(9-1/8 inches).

10.Whentheradiatoriscompletelyfullandno additionalcoolantcanbeadded,continue runningandinstalltheradiatorcap.

Ensurethatthecapiscompletelyseatedby pressingdownrmlywhileturning,untilthecap stops.Oncethecapisinstalled,shutoffthe engine.

13.Repeatsteps10through12untilavisiblegap isachievedandthewheelhubrotatesfreely . Repeatthisprocedurefortheotherside.

Note:Thebrakeshouldfullydisengagewhen

thebrakeisinthereleasedposition.

14.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandletothe operatingposition;refertoReleasingtheDrive

WheelReleaseV alves(page47).

15.Installthereartiresandtorquethelugnutsto 115to142N∙m(85to105ft-lb).

16.Removethejackstands.

Figure57

1.Frontlocation

2.Rearlocation6.Linkassembly

3.95mm(3-3/4inches)

4.Gap

5.Spring

7.Length

8.Measurethelengthofthespring(Figure57).

Note:Themeasurementshouldbe95mm

(3-3/4inches).

9.Whenyouachievethecorrectspringlength, checktoseeifthereisavisiblegapbetweenthe trunionandtheshoulder.

10.Disengagetheparkingbrakeandturnthewheel hubbyhandinbothdirections.

Note:Thewheelhubshouldmovefreely.

11.Ifagapisneededorthewheelhubdoesmove freely,dothefollowing:

A.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

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B.Disconnectandne-tunetherearlinkage

assembly.

•Shortenthelinktocreateagap.

•Lengthenthelinktoallowwheelhub

movement.

C.Connecttherearlinkageassembly.

12.Engagetheparkingbrakeandcheckthegap.

BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthebeltswhenevertheysquealwhilerotating, thebladesslipwhilecuttinggrass,orifthebeltshave frayededges,burnmarks,orcracks.Ifanyofthese conditionsoccur,replacethebelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelts

8.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleys (Figure59).

ReplacingtheWingDeckBelts

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslipping whencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replace thebeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height ofcut.

4.Removethe2lynchpinsfromtheouterbelt coverandremovetheoutercover(Figure58).

5.Rotatetheinsidebeltcoverupward(Figure58).

Figure59

1.Squareholeintheidler armfortheratchet

2.Wingdeckmowerbelt

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerdeck

pulleys.

10.Installthebeltcoversandoorboard.

11.Repeatthisprocedurefortheotherwingdeck belt.

3.Spring

ReplacingtheCenterDeckBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslipping whencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replace thebeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

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

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Figure58

1.Insidebeltcover3.Lynchpin

2.Outerbeltcover

6.Removetheoorboard.

7.Usingaratchetinthesquareholeintheidler arm,rotatetheidlerarmrearwardtoremove tensionontheidlerspring(Figure59).

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height ofcut.

4.Removethe2wingdeckbelts;refertoReplacing

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theWingDeckBelts(page54).

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure60).

6.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleys (Figure60).

Note:Thebeltcomesoffatthebottomofthe

gearboxpulley.

Figure60

1.Spring-loadedidlerpulley3.Spring

2.Squareholeintheidler armfortheratchet

4.Centerdeckmowerbelt

7.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerdeck

pulleys.

8.Installthe2wingdecksbelts;refertoReplacing

theWingDeckBelts(page54).

9.Installthebeltcoversandoorboard.

Checkingthe Alternator-BeltTension

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Apply44N(10lb)offorcetothealternatorbelt, midwaybetweenthepulleys.

2.Ifthedeectionisnot10mm(3/8inch),loosen thealternatormountingbolts(Figure61).

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Figure61

1.Mountingbolt2.Alternator

3.Increaseordecreasethealternator-belttension.

4.Tightenthemountingbolts.

5.Checkthedeectionofthebeltagaintoensure thatthetensioniscorrect.

ControlsSystem Maintenance

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Thereare2heightpositionsforthecontrol levers—highandlow.Removetheboltstoadjustthe heightfortheoperator.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthe levers(Figure62).

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Figure63

4.Aligntheleversinthefront-to-rearpositionby bringingtheleverstogethertotheNEUTRAL position,andslidethemuntiltheyarealigned, thentightenthebolts(Figure63).

Figure62

1.Bolt

2.Handle4.Nut

3.Controllever

5.Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother, repeatthisprocedure.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage

Locatedoneithersideofthefueltank,belowtheseat arethepump-controllinkages.Rotatingthepump linkagewithawrench(1/2inch)allowsnetuning adjustmentssothatthemachinedoesnotmovein neutral.Anyadjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutral positioningonly.

WARNING

Toadjustthemotioncontrol,youmustrun

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theengineandturnthedrivewheels.Contact withmovingpartsorhotsurfacesmaycause personalinjury.

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothingclear ofrotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedeck-lift pedal,andremovetheheight-of-cutpin.

2.Lowerdecktotheground.

3.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportitwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport).

Note:Raisethemachinejusthighenoughto

allowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

4.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly.

5.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe

terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwire harness.

6.Starttheengineandrunitatfullthrottleand disengagethebrake.

Note:Y oudonotneedtobeintheseat

becausethejumperwireisbeingused.

7.Runtheunitforatleast5minuteswiththedrive leversatfullforwardspeedtobringthehydraulic uiduptotheoperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleversneedsto

beinneutralwhilemakinganynecessary adjustments.

8.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL position.

9.Adjustthepumpcontrolrodlengthsbyrotating thedoublenutsontherodintheappropriate directionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepin reverse(Figure64).

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlDamper

Youcanadjustthetopdamper-mountingbolttoobtain thedesiredmotion-controlleverresistance.Referto

Figure65formountingoptions.

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Figure65

RightMotionControlShown

Figure64

1.Turnheretoadjust.

2.Loosenhere(right-hand thread).

10.Movethemotion-controlleverstothereverse positionandwhileapplyingslightpressureto thelever,allowthereverse-indicatorspringsto bringtheleversbacktoneutral.

Note:Thewheelsmuststopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

11.Shutoffthemachine,removethejumperwire fromthewireharness,andplugtheconnector intotheseatswitch.

12.Removethejackstands.

13.Raisethedeckandinstalltheheight-of-cutpin.

14.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepin neutralwiththeparkbrakesdisengaged.

1.Torquethelocknutto23N-m(17ft-lb).Theboltmust protrudepasttheendofthelocknutaftertorquing.

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

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HydraulicSystem

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothe

NEUTRAL-LOCKpositionandstarttheengine.

Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

ServicingtheHydraulic System

Note:Runtheengineatthelowestpossible

rpmtopurgeanyairinthesystem.

Important:DonotengagethePTO.

3.Raisethedecktoextendtheliftcylinders,shut

offtheengine,andremovethekey.

4.Raisetheseattoaccessthehydraulic-uidtank.

5.Removethehydraulic-tankcap(Figure66).

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Figure66

Hydraulic-FluidSpecications

Hydraulicsystemcapacity:15.1L(16USqt)

Recommendeduid:T oroPremium

Transmission/HydraulicTractorFluid(availablein 5-gallonpailsor55-gallondrums.SeetheParts CatalogorcontactanauthorizedT orodistributorfor partnumbers.)

Alternateuids:IftheT orouidisnotavailable, Mobil®424hydraulicuidmaybeused.

Note:T orodoesnotassumeresponsibilityfor

damagecausedbyimpropersubstitutions.

Note:Manyhydraulicuidsarealmostcolorless,

makingitdifculttospotleaks.Areddyeadditive forthehydraulic-systemuidisavailablein20ml (2/3oz)bottles.1bottleissufcientfor15to22L (4to6gallons)ofhydraulicuid.OrderPartNumber 44-2500fromyourauthorizedT orodistributor.

CheckingtheHydraulic-Fluid Level

1.Hydraulic-tankcap3.Fillerneck

2.Dipstick

6.Removethedipstickandwipeitwithacleanrag

(Figure66).

7.Placethedipstickintothellerneck,removeit,

andchecktheuidlevel(Figure67).

Note:Ifthelevelisnotwithinthenotchedarea

ofthedipstick,addenoughhigh-qualityhydraulic uidtoraisetheleveltowithinthenotchedarea.

Important:Donotoverll.

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbeforeyourststart theengineanddailythereafter.

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

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Figure67

1.Fullline2.Addline

8.Replacethedipstickandthreadthellcap nger-tightontothellerneck.

9.Checkallhosesandttingsforleaks.

ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst200hours—Change

thehydraulicuidandlter.

Every400hours—Changethehydraulicuid andlterifusingMobil®424hydraulicuid.

Every800hours—Changethehydraulic uidandlterifusingT oroPremium Transmission/HydraulicTractorFluid.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,and engagetheparkingbrake.

2.MovethethrottlelevertotheSLOWposition, shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetheseat.

4.Placealargedrainpanunderthehydraulic reservoir,transmissioncase,andtheleftand rightwheelmotors(Figure68).

6.Cleantheareaaroundthehydraulic-uidlter andremovethelter(Figure68).

7.Installanewhydraulic-uidlterandturnthe lterclockwiseuntiltherubbersealcontactsthe lteradapter,thentightenthelteranadditional 2/3to3/4turn.

8.Installthe4drainplugs.

Note:Thewheelmotordrainplugsare

magnetic;wipethemcleanbeforeinstalling.

9.Removethell-portplugonthetopofeach wheelmotor(Figure69).

A.Filleachwheelmotorwithapproximately

1.4L(1.5USqt)ofT oroPremium Transmission/HydraulicTractorFluid.

B.Installthell-portplugs.

Figure68

1.Rearframe

2.Leftwheelmotordrain plug

3.Hydraulicreservoirdrain plug

4.Transmissioncasedrain plug

5.Rightwheelmotordrain plug

6.Hydraulic-uidlter

5.Removethedrainplugsfromeachareaand allowthehydraulicuidtodrain(Figure68).

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Figure69

1.Fillport

10.Removethereservoircapanddipstickfromthe hydraulic-uidtank.

11.Add7.6L(8USqt)ofuidtothereservoir.

12.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportitwith

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jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

13.Starttheengineandcheckforuidleaks.

Allowtheenginetorunforabout5minutes,then shutitoff.

14.After2minutes,checkthelevelofthehydraulic uid;refertoCheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel

(page58).

MowerDeck Maintenance

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Tryingto repairadamagedblademayresultindiscontinued safetycerticationoftheproduct.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

ServicingtheCutting

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Figure70

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure70).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page61).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure70).

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward(Figure71).

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure71).

Figure71

1.PositionA

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep4.

2.Measureherefromthe bladetoahardsurface.

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Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps4and5mustnotexceed3 mm(1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8

inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

DANGER

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor killyouorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamaged bladewithanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesofblade.

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure73).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

1.Placeawrenchontheatofthespindleshaftor holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,bushing,andbladefrom thespindleshaft(Figure72).

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Figure73

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure74).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure73).

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Figure74

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

Figure72

1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade5.Bladebolt

3.Flatofthespindleshaft

4.Bushing

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebushingthroughthebladewiththe bushingangeonthebottom(grass)sideofthe blade(Figure75).

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Figure75

1.Bushing

2.Installthebushing/bladeassemblyintothe spindleshaft(Figure76).

Figure76

1.Topspindlenut3.Bladebolt

2.Flatofthespindleshaft

Holdtheswitchdownuntilbothwingsare completelyfolded.

2.Positionthemowertothe102mm(4inches) height-of-cutposition.

3.Unlocktheleftandrightwingdeckcamlocks (Figure77).

4.Removeandretainthewingdeckheight-of-cut lanyard(Figure77).

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Figure77

3.Applycopper-basedlubricantorgreasetothe threadsofthebladeboltasneededtoprevent seizing.Installthebladeboltnger-tight.

4.Placeawrenchontheatofthespindleshaft andtorquethebladeboltto75to81N∙m(55 to60ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

SettinguptheMachine

Note:Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelbefore

matchingtheheightofcut(HOC).

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checktirepressureofthedrivetires.

Ifneeded,adjustto124kPa(18psi).

4.Positionthemowertothe102mm(4inches) height-of-cutposition.

1.Camlock

2.Clevispin

5.Inserttheheight-of-cutpinintothe102mm(4 inches)locationandinstallthelanyard.

6.Locktheeachwingdeckcamlock.

7.Starttheengine.

3.Lanyard

Note:Theparkingbrakemustbeengagedand

themotion-controlleversmustbeouttostart theengine.Theoperatordoesnothavetobein theseat.Ensurethatallpersonsareclearof thedeckwings.

8.Pressandholdthefrontofthedeck-liftswitch untilthecenterdecklowersandbothwingsare completelyunfoldedtothecuttingheight.

9.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

10.Measurefromthelevelsurfacetothefronttipof theleftandrightcenterdeckblades(Figure78).

Themeasurementshouldread102mm(4 inches).

LevelingtheCenterDeckand WingDecks

1.Raisethecenterdeckandfoldthewingsby pressingdownattherearofthedeck-liftswitch.

heightofcutwiththedesiredrake,youcan utilizethesingle-pointadjustmenttogainmore adjustment.

6.T oadjustthesingle-pointsystem,rstloosen thefrontandrearheight-of-cutplatemounting bolts(Figure79)

Fine-tunetherearadjustersasrequired.You canadjustthesingle-pointadjustmenttogain moreadjustment.

Figure78

1.108mm(4-1/4inches)

2.Rearbladetip

3.Frontbladetip

4.102mm(4inches)

5.Levelsurface

AdjustingtheCenterDeck

1.T oincreasethecuttingheight,turnthe adjusterscrewclockwise;todecrease,turnit counterclockwise.

Loosenthejamnutsonthetopofeachdeck adjuster.Fine-tunetheadjusteronthefront deck-liftassemblybyturningittogetthecorrect heightfortheleftandright,frontbladetipson thecenterdeck(Figure79).

2.Measurethereartipheight.

Fine-tunetherearadjustersasrequired.You canadjustthesingle-pointadjustmenttogain moreadjustment.

3.Measureuntilall4sidesareatthecorrect height.

4.Tightenallthenutsonthedeck-liftarm assemblies.

5.Ifthe4deckadjusters(Figure79)donothave enoughadjustmenttoachievetheaccurate

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Figure79

1.Adjusterlink3.Adjuster

2.Jamnut

7.Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthesingle-point adjustmentboltbyrotatingitclockwise(Figure

80).

Ifthedeckistoohigh,loosenthesingle-point adjustmentboltbyrotatingitcounterclockwise. Loosenthefrontandrearheight-of-cutplate mountingbolts.Fine-tunetherearadjusters asrequired.Y oucanadjustthesingle-point adjustmenttogainmoreadjustment.

Note:Loosenortightenthesingle-point

adjustmentboltenoughtomovethe height-of-cutplatemountingboltsatleast1/3 thelengthoftheavailabletravelintheirslots. Thiswillattainsomeupanddownadjustment oneachofthe4decklinks.

Figure80

1.Single-pointheightadjustmentbolt

2.Frontheight-of-cutplatemountingbolt

3.Rearheight-of-cutplatemountingbolt

8.T orquethefrontandrearheight-of-cutplate mountingboltsto37to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).

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Figure81

Rightwingdeckshown

1.Rearhanger-mountingnuts

2.Rearheight-adjustmenthardwarelocation

3.Single-pointrearadjustment

4.Fronthanger-mountingnuts

5.Frontheight-adjustmenthardwarelocation

AdjustingtheWingDecks

1.Measurefromthelevelsurfacetothefronttipof theleftwingdeckblade.

Note:Themeasurementshouldread102mm

(4inches).

2.Measurefromthelevelsurfacetothefronttipof therightwingdeckblade.

Note:Themeasurementshouldread102mm

(4inches).

Note:Aswiththecenterdeck,inmost

conditions,youshouldadjustthereartipson thewingblades6.4mm(1/4inch)higherthan thefront.

3.Theleftandrightwingdeckshavebladeheight adjustmentswithfrontandrearadjustment points.Toadjustthewing-bladeheight,rst loosenthefrontandrearheight-of-cuthanger mountingnuts.Thereare4locations(2oneach sideofthechannel)asshowninFigure81.

•Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthefront

height-adjustmentbolt(Figure81)byrotating thebottomnutclockwise.

•Ifthedeckistoohigh,loosenthefront

height-adjustmentbolt(Figure81)byrotating thebottomnutcounterclockwise.Fine-tune therearadjustersasrequired.

Adjusttherearwheelheight(Figure81)sothat therearwheellightlytouchesthegroundwith minimalpressure.

4.Measurethebackofthewingblades.Ifeither haslessthan1.5mm(1/16inch)rake,raisethe rearofthedeckbytighteningtheleftandright rearadjustments(Figure81)untilall4blades haveaminimumof1.5mm(1/16inch)rake. Adjusttherearwingwheelssothattheylightly touchthegroundwithminimalpressure.Tighten all4rearhanger-mountlocations(Figure81).

5.Tightenthefrontandrearheight-of-cuthanger jamnuts.

Cleaning

Storage

CleaningtheEngineand ExhaustSystemArea

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanthe

engineandexhaustsystemarea.

Important:Donotusewatertocleantheengine.

Uselow-pressurecompressedair.Seetheengine owner'smanual.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheywheel,cylinderhead, injectors,andinjectorpump.

4.Cleanalldebrisfromtheexhaustsystemarea.

5.Wipeupanyexcessivegreaseoroilaroundthe engineandexhaustarea.

CleaningtheMachineand MowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanoffanyoil,debris,orgrassbuild-upon themachineandmowerdeck,especiallyunder thedeck-beltshields,aroundthefueltank,and aroundtheengineandexhaustarea.

4.Raisethecenterdeckandwingdecks.Lock eachwingdeckintheuprightposition.

5.Cleanoutanygrassbuild-upfromtheunderside ofdeckandinthedischargedeector.

DisposingofWaste

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

StorageSafety

•Alwaysshutofftheengine,removethekey,wait

forallmovingpartstostop,andallowthemachine tocoolbeforeadjusting,cleaning,storing,or repairingit.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

CleaningandStoringthe Machine

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO), engagetheparkingbrake,turntheignitionkey totheOFFposition,andremovethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder headnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel, engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoBrakeMaintenance

(page52).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page40).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

37).

6.Changetheengineoilandlter;referto

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter(page42).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page49).

8.Changethehydraulicuidandlter;referto

ChangingtheHydraulicFluidandFilter(page

59).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page45).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page60).

Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

B.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

Note:Starttheengineandrunituntilit

shutsoff.

C.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasper

localcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuellonger thanthedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

12.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

13.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

14.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheignition switchandkeepitoutofreachofchildrenor otherunauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)is engaged.

2.Theparkingbrakeisnotengaged.2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Thedriveleversarenotinthe

NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Theoperatorisnotseated.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Therelayorswitchisbroken.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect position.

4.Thereisdirtinfuellter.4.Replacethefuellter.

5.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

6.Theaircleanerisdirty.

7.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.

8.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,looseorfaulty.

9.Therelayorswitchisbroken.

1.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO) todisengaged.

3.Ensurethatthedriveleversareinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Sitontheseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis midwaybetweentheSLOWandFAST positions.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

7.Checktheseatswitchindicator. Replacetheseatifneeded.

8.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleantheconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectric grease,andconnect.

9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosed tight.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulic-uidlevelislowortoo hot.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Changethebelt.

Changethebelt.

5.Addhydraulicuidtoreservoirsorletit cooldown.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinepullsleftorright(withthe motion-controlleversfullyforward).

Thereisabnormalvibration.

Mowingisresultinginunevencutting height.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment.1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.

3.Thereverseindicatorand motion-controllinkageneed adjustment.

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

1.Theblade(s)is/arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Thebladespindlebent.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,loose,orbroken.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffthepulley .

3.Thedeckbeltisworn,loose,orbroken.3.Installanewdeckbelt.

4.Thedeckbeltisoffthepulley .

5.Thereisabrokenormissingidler spring.

6.Theclutchhasdisengaged.6.Theenginehasoverheated;determine

7.Thewingdecksarenotfullylowered.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

3.Adjustthereverseindicatorandthe motion-controllinkage.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerdeckfromside-to-side andfront-to-rear.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Checkbeltfordamage;replaceif necessary.Installthedrivebeltand checkthebeltguideforthecorrect position.

4.Installthedeckpulley,idlerpulley ,idler arm,andspringforcorrectposition andfunction.

5.Replacetheidlerspring.

thecauseofoverheating.

7.Lowerthewingdecks.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Afuseisblown.

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

Thereisaninadequatecurrentsupply.

4.Enginehasoverheated.4.Theenginehasoverheated;determine

Thewingdecksarenotfullylowered.

1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil resistance,batterycharge,charging system,andwireconnections. Replaceifnecessary .

2.Checkthecoilresistance,battery charge,chargingsystem,andwire connections.Replaceifnecessary.

Repairorreplacetheclutch-lead

3. wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

thecauseofoverheating.

5.Lowerthewingdecks.

Schematics

RED/WHITE

GREEN/WHITE

BLACK

GREEN/YELLOW

GREEN/BROWN

GREEN/GRAY

RED/GREEN

BLACK

RED/GREEN

BLUE

BLACK

GREEN

YELLOW

VIOLET/RED

YELLOW

VIOLET/WHITE

RED/WHITE

YELLOW

GREEN

GRAY/VIOLET

RED/GREEN

BLACK

SW01

LH NEUTRAL Switch

SW02

RH NEUTRAL Switch

SW03

BRAKE Switch

SW04

OPC Switch

IGNITION SWITCH

SW06

RUN

START

OFF

CAN HI

CAN LO

SW PWR

PWR

GND

CAP02

CAP

SERVICE PORT

PTO HALL-EFFECT SWITCH

SEN02

V+

GND

OUT

KNOB EXTENDED = HIGH

KNOB DEPRESSED = OPEN

ORANGE

GREEN/WHITE

SP07

GREEN/GRAY

RED/WHITE

SP01

SP02

SP03

SP04

SP05

SP06

CAP01

DUST CAP

SW05

DOWN

(ON)-OFF-(ON)

ORANGE

GRAY/RED

BLACK

RED/GREEN

RED/WHITE

BLACK

RED/GREEN

BLUE/BLACK

ORANGE/RED

RED/GREEN

SEN01

TRANS TEMP SENSOR

P05

P09

L04

P08

CLUTCH - TRANSMISSION

P17

P1003

P19

SP1001

PX01

PROX SENSOR

GND

OUT

+12V

P1001

PX02

PROX SENSOR

GND

OUT

+12V

P1002

BLACK

WHITE/BLACK WHITE/BLACK

RED/WHITE

GREEN/WHITE

P13

P12

P11

P10

P15

LOGIC DISPLAY UNIT

DIS01

PWR

GND

CAN HI

CAN LO

P04

123

RED-2 MASTER CONTROL UNIT

MOD01

P01

FUEL PUMP PWR

N/A

ALARM

N/A

5B+6B+7

N/A

GND9GND

CLUTCH OUT

PWR TO RUN

START

P02

CAN HI

NEUTRAL

BRAKE

OPC

N/A

KEY A

N/A

KEY S

N/A

CAN LO

P03

N/A

PTO SWITCH IN

N/A

N/A6N/A

DECK POS SW

TRANS TEMP

N/A10N/A11N/A

N/A

P14

P18

12345

P16

GND

ACC PWR

ACC SIGNAL

P07

13468

P07

257

P06

ENGINE HARNESS CONNECTOR

FUSED PWR

ACC PWR

START

SW PWR

PWR TO RUN

GND

FUEL PUMP PWR

ALARM

CAN LO

CAN HI

GND

DECK LIFT VALVE

Lower = PWR to S2

Raise = PWR to S1

OUT

GND

OUT

GND

ElectricalSchematic—MachinewithHorizonDisplayMonitor(Rev.A)

g241314

X T P

0.020”

C B A

WINGFOLD

CYLINDER

1.25” BORE X

0.75” ROD X

3.5” STROKE

LIFT

CYLINDER

3/4” x 6.9”

3.04 in disp.

.040

4000 PSI

0.031 in

17.8 CID

VALVE

1.1 CID

GEARBOX

1.1

PTO CLUTCH

PTO

PRE

URE

TEST PO

4000 PSI

0.031 in

TOW

0.37 CID0.37 CID

PORT 1

Suc

ion

creen

100 Mesh

Charge

Pum

Pump

3000 PSI

Line Filter

Beta 11

= 200(ISO 16889)

43 PSI

CHARGE RELIEF

86+/-15 PSI

ARGE

ESS

URE

POR

PRESSURE VALVE

313+/-30 PSI

OIL COOLER

1:0.691

1:1.025

PORT 2

0.031 in

YANMAR 3TNV88C 3000/1400 RPM

IMPLEMENT RELIEF

g239212

HydraulicSchematic(Rev .A)

ENG9001

ENGINE - ECU

ENG11

ENGINE SENSORS - HARNESS B-2

SP9002

SP9006

YELLOW

VIOLET

YELLOW

VIOLET VIOLET

BROWN

BROWNRED

RED

WHITE

BLUE

ORANGE

YELLOW

VIOLET

ORANGE

BLACK

BLUE

RED

BLACK

GREEN

RED

BROWN

BLUE

GREEN

ENG10

ENGINE SENSORS - HARNESS B-1

BLUE

YELLOW

RED

GREEN

BROWN

WHITE

BLUE

GREEN

VIOLET

WHITE

RED

YELLOW

WHITE

BLACK

VIOLET

BLUE

GRAY/BROWN

BROWN

RED

WHITE

BROWN

BLACK

GREEN

BLUE

SP9008

SP9004

RED

BLACK

K06

87a

START RELAY

P9018

345

P9018

VIOLET

WHITE

SP9001

BLACKBLACK

BLACK

ORANGE

YELLOW

BLUE

BLACK

SP9009

VIOLET

SP9010

BLUE

GREEN

D05

REV POL DIODE

P9011

BLUE

P9007

3456789

SP9003

ORANGE

RED/WHITE

ORANGE

GRAY/BROWN

RED/WHITE

YELLOW

GREEN

ALM02

ALARM SPEAKER

+V GND

N/C

P9010

GRAY/VIOLET

FUSE BLOCK

579114

P9012

263

RED/GREEN

ENG09

ENGINE SENSORS - DIRECT

RED

PT02

POWER PORT

+ -

P9008

RED

SP9012

RED

BT05

TERMINAL +

TERMINAL -

BATTERY

J14 J15

RED

BLACK

RED

K08

87a

EGR RELAY

P9017

345

P9017

GREEN

FUSIBLE LINK

F02

F03

FB06

F01

JXX

P9003

RED

ORANGE

D06

FLYBACK DIODE

P9016

SP9011

BLUE

ORANGE

RED

J9002

BLUE

J9005

BLACK

J9004

BLACK

SP9005

BLACK

F09 15A

ACC

F10 15A

POWER PORT

F11 15A

CHASSIS

F12 25A

ENGINE

P25

12345

K10

GLOW RELAY

P9019

52489

P9019

673

ENG08

GROUND

ENGINE

ENGINE - HIGH CURRENT

GLOW

PLUGS

ALTERNATOR

STARTER

GROUND

REAR

FRAME

GROUND

FRAME

FRONT

P9020

AIR FILTER

OIL PRESSURE

FUEL

PUMP

SENSOR

FUEL TEMP

SENSOR

EXH TEMP

SENSOR

RAIL

PRESSURE

SENSOR

CRANK REV

SENSOR

CAM SPEED

INJECTOR #3

INJECTOR #2

INJECTOR #1

PUMP

SUPPLY

EGR PRESSURE

SENSOR

NEW TEMP

SENSOR

COOLING WATER

TEMP

INTAKE

THROTTLE

EGR

VALVE

AIR

TEMP

EGR GAS

TEMP SENSOR

DPF PRESSURE

SENSOR

DPF INLET

TEMP

DPF MIDDLE

TEMP

P9001

1VB2

GND

3VB4

GND

5VB6

GND

NO CONNECT8NO CONNECT9NO CONNECT10NO CONNECT11NO CONNECT12NO CONNECT13NO CONNECT14NO CONNECT

LOW OIL LAMP/LOPSW

NO CONNECT17NO CONNECT

REGEN

NO CONNECT

1VPS

ANALOG GND/A_GND

NO CONNECT

5VS

NO CONNECT26NO CONNECT27NO CONNECT

START RELAY/STR_RLY(D_UB5)

NO CONNECT30NO CONNECT

NO REGEN SW

NO CONNECT

EGR TEMP/TEGR

NO CONNECT

STARTSW

NO CONNECT37NO CONNECT38NO CONNECT

P_EGR_L

NO CONNECT

ACL SW

NO CONNECT

5VS

NO CONNECT

5VS

NO CONNECT47NO CONNECT48NO CONNECT49NO CONNECT50NO CONNECT51NO CONNECT

ANALOG GND/A_GND

CAN2L

CAN1H

NO CONNECT

EXH TEMP/TEXMH

NO CONNECT58NO CONNECT

APS1

NO CONNECT

ANALOG GND/A_GND

PDPF

NO CONNECT

D-GND

CHGSW

NO CONNECT

UB2

NO CONNECT

GLOW RELAY/SAID_RLY

NO CONNECT72NO CONNECT

UB5

ANALOG GND/A_GND

CAN2H

CAN1L

ANALOG GND/A_GND

NO CONNECT

TFAIR

DPF MIDDLE TEMP/TOPFM

DPF INLET TEMP/TOPFI

NO CONNECT83NO CONNECT84NO CONNECT

P_EGR

NO CONNECT87NO CONNECT

IGN SW

NO CONNECT

UB3

NO CONNECT92NO CONNECT93NO CONNECT94NO CONNECT

P9002

NO CONNECT2NO CONNECT3NO CONNECT

MPROP-H5HPPSO-L6NO CONNECT

5VS85VS

NO CONNECT10NO CONNECT

TFO12PDPFH

NO CONNECT14NO CONNECT15NO CONNECT

INJ1-L17INJ2-L18INJ3-L

IVDCM-H20IVDCM-L

NO CONNECT22NO CONNECT23NO CONNECT24NO CONNECT

ANALOG GND26PRAIL

NO CONNECT

28TW29

ANALOG GND

UB5

NO CONNECT32NO CONNECT

INJ1-H

DPF-M4

NO CONNECT36NO CONNECT

CMSPD38ANALOG GND39CKSPD

NO CONNECT41NO CONNECT42NO CONNECT43NO CONNECT44NO CONNECT45NO CONNECT46NO CONNECT

INJ2-H48INJ3-H

NO CONNECT50UB3

ANALOG GND52ANALOG GND

NO CONNECT

CKSPD

NO CONNECT56NO CONNECT57NO CONNECT58NO CONNECT

AIR TEMP

UB2

P9024

123456789

101112

P9023

123456789

P9021

1234567

P9022

123

56789

P9009

12345

FUSED PWR

ACC PWR

NO CONNECT

SW PWR (NOT USED)

PWR TO RUN

GND

FUEL PUMP

ALARM

NO CONNECT

CAN LO

CAN HI

GND

P9004

J9001

P9015

12345

P9014

P9013

ECU GND

ECU UB3

CAN HI

CAN LO

ECU D-GND

NO CONNECT

P9005

J9003

J9006

J101

J102

J103

J104

P9006

ElectricalSchematic—YanmarEngine3TNV88C(Rev.A)

g232910

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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.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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