Toro 72098 Operator's Manual

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ZMaster

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SeriesRidingMower

With96inTURBOFORCE Mower

ModelNo.72098—SerialNo.400000000andUp

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

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Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor 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.

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.

Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword Danger,Warning,orCaution.

•Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath orseriousinjury.

•Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin deathorseriousinjury.

•Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation

which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror moderateinjury.

sa-black

Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attachments/Accessories.................................16

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

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

AddingFuel......................................................17

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................18

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................18

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................18

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................19

PositioningtheSeat..........................................20

UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................20

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................20

DuringOperation.................................................21

DuringOperationSafety...................................21

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................23

LoweringtheWingDecks.................................24

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................24

StartingtheEngine...........................................25

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................25

RaisingandLockingtheWingDecks................26

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................26

DrivingtheMachine..........................................27

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................28

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................29

AdjustingtheSkids...........................................30

OperatingwiththeOverheatSensor.................30

OperatingTips.................................................30

AfterOperation....................................................31

AfterOperationSafety......................................31

UsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves.............32

TransportingtheMachine.................................32

Maintenance...........................................................34

MaintenanceSafety..........................................34

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........34

Lubrication..........................................................35

GreasingtheMachine.......................................35

LubricatingtheGreaseFittings.........................36

LubricatingtheDriveU-JointsandSplined

SlipJoint.......................................................37

GreasingtheCasterPivots...............................37

GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................38

EngineMaintenance...........................................39

EngineSafety...................................................39

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................39

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................40

InspectingtheEngine-ValveClearance............41

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................42

DrainingtheFuelFilter/WaterSeparator...........42

ReplacingtheWaterSeparator........................42

CheckingtheFuelLinesand

Connections..................................................42

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................43

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................43

ServicingtheBattery.........................................43

ServicingtheFuses..........................................45

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................46

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................46

AdjustingtheTracking......................................46

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................47

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................47

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................47

ServicingtheGearbox......................................48

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................49

CoolingSystemSafety.....................................49

CheckingtheEngine-CoolantLevel..................49

CleaningtheRadiator.......................................49

ChangingtheEngineCoolant...........................50

BrakeMaintenance.............................................51

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................51

BeltMaintenance................................................52

InspectingtheBelts..........................................52

ReplacingtheMowerBelts...............................52

CheckingtheAlternator-BeltTension................54

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................54

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............54

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............55

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............56

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................56

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................56

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................56

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................58

BladeSafety.....................................................58

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................58

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................60

Cleaning..............................................................64

CleaningtheEngineandExhaustSystem

Area..............................................................64

CleaningtheMachineandMower

Deck..............................................................64

DisposingofWaste...........................................64

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

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

CleaningandStorage.......................................65

Troubleshooting......................................................66

Schematics.............................................................68

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIstandardB71.4-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenaway.

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Allowonlypeople whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperateor servicethemachine.

•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand

lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15°.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards,

safetyswitches,andothersafetyprotective devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperly.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.

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 .

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1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

fromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

decal99-8936

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

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decaloemmarkt

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

1.Donotstephere.

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112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

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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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109-6036

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.Audiblealarm13.Wingdeckcasterwheel

6.Displaymonitor10.Powerpoint

7.Rollbar11.Fuel-tankcap

8.Hood/hoodscreens12.Skid

14.Centerdeck

15.Centerdeckcasterwheel

16.Anti-scalproller

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Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

Figure5

1.Horizondisplaymonitor3.Keyswitch

2.Deckliftandwingdeck fold/unfoldswitch

4.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)

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

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power

Ifanerroroccurs,anerrormessagedisplays,theLED turnsred,andthealarmsoundsaudiblyasfollows:

•Afastchirpsoundindicatescriticalerrors.

•Aslowchirpingsoundindicateslesscriticalerrors,

suchasrequiredmaintenanceorserviceintervals.

Note:Duringstartup,thealarmsoundsbrieyto

verifyfunctionality.

RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.

HourMeter

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

HoursaredisplayedinEngine-Offscreenorinthe EngineHourCountermenu.

RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.

KeySwitch

Takeoff)

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

TheLCDindicatorappearsontheinformationscreen whenthePTOswitchisdisengaged.

Note:MachinesequippedwiththeHorizonDisplay

Monitorhaveaclutchsaver,whichallowsthethrottle toautomaticallyreducetheenginespeedwhen youdisengagethePTOswitch.Engagingand disengagingthePTOswitchchangestheengine throttlebetweentheMOWandTRANSPORTmodes.

Note:Thesystemallowsyoutostartthemachine

withthePTOswitchengaged,butdoesnotengage theblades.EngagingthePTOrequiresyoutoreset thePTOswitchbydisengaging,thenengagingit.

Important:Youmustunfoldthewingdecks

beforeyoucanengagethePTO.

DeckLiftandWingDeck Fold/UnfoldSwitch

Usethisswitchtostarttheengine.Ithas3positions: START,RUN,andOFF.

Note:TheLCDindicatorsappearwheneachcontrol

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

Note:TheengineECUcontrolstheglowplugsduring

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

Note:Thesystemallowsyoutostartthemachinethe

withthePTOswitchengaged,butdoesnotengage theblades.Y oumustresetthePTOtoengagethe PTO.

ThrottleControl

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

Presstheswitchrearwardtoraisethecenterdeck andtofoldthewingdecks.

Presstheswitchforwardtolowerthecenterdeckand tounfoldthewingdecks.

Motion-ControlLevers

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

Neutral-LockPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting themachine(Figure24).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

Parking-BrakeLever

Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.

RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.

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)

Transportwidthsetatthe3 inchesheightofcut—184.2 cm(72-1/2inches)

Rollbarup—182.4cm (71-13/16inches)

Rollbardown—129.5cm(51 inches)

Drivewheels—1 17cm (46-1/16inches)

Casterwheels—120.7cm (47-1/2inches)

143cm(56-5/16inches)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine couldthrow.

Attachments/Accessories

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

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

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andguardsareattachedandworking properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.

•Beforemowing,inspectthemachinetoensure

thatthecuttingassembliesareworkingproperly .

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine

duringoperation.Shutoffthemachineand attachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguards

andsafetydevices,suchasthedeectors,arein placeandfunctioningproperly.Replacewornor deterioratedpartswhennecessary.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in

anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundandawayfromyour vehiclebeforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,andenginecompartmenttohelp preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

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).

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.

•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuel

astheymaydegradeovertime.

•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatime

afterconvertingtobiodieselblends.

•Contactyourdistributorformoreinformationon

biodiesel.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure7).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

UsingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

Figure7

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page34).

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

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

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Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto theupperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees sotheyarenotengaged(Figure8).

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

8).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

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.

TheHorizonDisplayMonitorhasindicatorstonotify theuserwhentheinterlockcomponentisinthe correctposition.Whenthecomponentisinthecorrect position,anindicatordisplaysonthescreen.

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Figure10

1.Indicatorsdisplaywhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

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.

UnlatchingtheSeat

Tounlatchtheseat,pushtheseatlatchforward (Figure12).

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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Figure12

1.Seatlatch2.Seat

ChangingtheSeat Suspension

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure13).

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure11).

Figure11

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Figure13

1.Seat-suspensionknob

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DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal

injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely

necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou beforemovingthemachineinreverse.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey (ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.Make allnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat

thehitchpoint.

•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguards

andsafetydevices,suchasthedeectors,arein placeandfunctioningproperly.Replacewornor deterioratedpartswhennecessary.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byToro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

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Figure14

1.Wearhearingprotection.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe

blades.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect

thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.

•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse

cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe operatingarea.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand

themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan theoperator.

•Bealertandshutoffthemachineifchildrenenter

theoperatingarea.

•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look

downandallaroundforsmallchildren.

•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen

thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall

offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror backedoverbythemachine.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Donot

removeanyoftheROPScomponentsfromthe machine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Keeptherollbarinthefullyraisedandlocked

positionandalwayswearyourseatbeltwhenever therollbarisup.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobjectsbeforeyou

driveunderthem,anddonotcontactthem.

•ReplacedamagedROPScomponents.Donot

repairoralterthem.

•Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar

isdown.

•Wheelsdroppingoveredges,oversteepbanks,or

intowatercancausearollover,whichmayresult inseriousinjuryordeath.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;

raiseitassoonasclearancepermits.

•Intheeventofarollover,takethemachinetoan

AuthorizedServiceDealertoinspecttheROPS.

•UseonlyToroapprovedaccessoriesand

attachmentsfortheROPS.

Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

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

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow directionsforcounterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

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

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Figure15

1.SafeZone—usethe

machinehereonslopes lessthan15°oratareas.

2.DangerZone—usea

walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15°andnear drop-offsorwater.

3.Water

4.W=Widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

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Figure17

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Figure16

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LoweringtheWingDecks

OperatingtheMower

Important:Youmustunfoldthewingdecks

beforeyoucanengagethePTO.

1.Removetheclevispinandhairpincotterthat secureseachwingintheuprightpositionand placetheminthestorageposition(Figure18).

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

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Figure19

Figure18

1.Pinstoragelocation

2.Ensurethatallpersonsareclearofthedeck wings.

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

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure20

StartingtheEngine

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.

Note:Youmayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe

enginethersttimeafteraddingfueltoanemptyfuel system.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

Figure21

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Figure22

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(Figure23).

Levers

1.Clevispin

Figure23

2.Hairpincotter

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Figure24

1.Motion-control levers—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofthemachine

3.Forward

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4.Reverse

DrivingtheMachine

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

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

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Y ou maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe

traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure25).

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Figure25

DrivinginReverse

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

2.Togoinreverse,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure26).

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Figure26

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.

E.Lockthecamlock.

F.Repeatfortheotherwingdeck.

6.Ifyoudesireadditionalheight-of-cutrange, adjustthefrontandreargaugewheelsonthe wingdeckasfollows:

A.Removethemountinghardwarefromthe

gaugewheel.

B.Adjustthefrontandreargaugewheels

totheappropriateholelocation(seethe chartbelowandFigure28)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)

5.Adjustthesidewingdecksbyperformingthe followingprocedure:

A.Ensurethatthewingdecksarelockedin

place.

B.Unlockthecamlockslocatedonthe

height-of-cutchannelonthewingdeck (Figure27).

Figure27

1.Camlock

2.Height-of-cutpin

3.Lynchpin

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Figure28

Height-of-cutrange

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1.Tophole(-1onthedecal)

2.Middlehole(0onthedecal)

3.Bottomhole(+1onthedecal)

C.Removethelynchpinfromtheheight-of-cut

pinonboththefrontandrearchannels.

D.Movethewingdecktotheappropriate

heightandinstalltheheight-of-cutpinsand lynchpins(Figure27).

C.Repeatfortheotherwingdeck.

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(Figure29).

Figure30

1.Anti-scalprollermounting bracket

2.Cuttingheight

6.T orquethelocknut(3/8inch)to41to47N∙m(30

to35ft-lb)asshowninFigure29.

Note:The96-inchdeckhas13anti-scalproller

locations(Figure31).

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Figure29

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

2.Anti-scalprollers4.Bolt

5.Placetherollersin1ofthepositionsshownin

Figure30.

Note:Therollerswillmaintain19mm(3/4inch)

clearancetothegroundtominimizegougingand rollerwearordamage.Forcuttingheightsabove 90mm(3-1/2inches),usethebottomhole.The rollersarestilleffectiveagainstscalping.

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Figure31

Undersideofthemowerdeck

1.Anti-scalproller

AdjustingtheSkids

OperatingTips

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

AdjusttheskidsasshowninFigure32.

Figure32

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

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

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Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

OperatingwiththeOverheat Sensor

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

Note:Iftheengine-coolantlevelisbelowtheindicator

lineontheoverowbottlewhentheengineiscold,the coolanttemperaturegaugemaynotregistercorrectly duringoperationand/ortheaudiblealarmmaynot soundiftheengineoverheats.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

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

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,andenginecompartmenttohelp preventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring

ortransportingthemachine.

UsingtheDrive-Wheel

SelectingaTrailer

ReleaseValves

Usethedrive-wheelreleasevalvestoreleasethe hydrostaticdrivesystem,whichallowsyoutopushthe machinewithouttherunningtheengine.

Rotateeachbypassvalvecounterclockwise1turnto release;rotateeachbypassvalveclockwisetoreset thesystem(Figure33).

Important:Donotovertighten.Donottowthe

machine.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure34).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

Figure33

1.Rightbypassvalve

2.Leftbypassvalve

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.

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Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure34).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure35).

Figure35

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure34

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearframewithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure36).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

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Figure36

1.Tie-downpoints

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure34).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure35).

Maintenance

MaintenanceSafety

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceitasrequired.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecould

accidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjureyou orotherbystanders.Removethekeyfromthe switchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

partsorhotsurfaces.Ifpossible,donotmake adjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,andenginecompartmenttoprevent res.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandremovefuel-soaked

debris.

•Donotrelyonhydraulicormechanicaljacksto

supportthemachine;supportthemachinewith jackstandswheneveryouraisethemachine.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmenthardware.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•T oensureoptimumperformance,useonly

genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst100hours

Aftertherst200hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthewheellugnuts.

•Adjusttheparkingbrake.

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Changethedeckgearboxoil.

•Changethehydraulicuidandlter.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktheengine-coolantlevel.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleantheengineandexhaustsystemarea.

•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuild-upfromthemachineandmowerdeck.

•GreasethedriveU-jointsandsplinedslipjoint.

•Drainthefuellter/waterseparator.

•Checkthetirepressure

•Checkthegearbox-oillevel.

•Cleantheengine-coolingsystem(moreoftenindirtyanddustyconditions).

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

Every100hours

Every200hours

•Checkthealternator-belttension.

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

MaintenanceService

Every400hours

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•Greasethedeck-idlerpivots.

•Greasethecaster-wheelspindles.

•Greasethecasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Servicetheaircleaner(Morefrequentlyinextremelydustyordirtyconditions).

•ChangetheengineoilandlterifusingT oroPremiumEngineOil(APIclassication CK-4orhigher)(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacethefuel-ltercanisterforthewaterseparator(moreoftenindirtyand dustyconditions).

•Checkthefuellinesandconnections.

•Changethedeckgearboxoil.

•Adjusttheparkingbrake.

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

Every500hours

Every800hours

Every2,000hours

Monthly

Yearly

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Inspecttheengine-valveclearance.

•ChangethehydraulicuidandlterifusingT oroPremiumTransmission/Hydraulic TractorFluid.

•Changetheenginecoolant.

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots.

•Greasetheidlerpivot.

•GreasethedeckdrivePTO.

•Repackthecaster-wheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasingthecaster-wheelhubs.

•Ifyouoperatethemachinelessthan200hours,changetheengineoilandlter.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Lubrication

GreasingtheMachine

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditions areextremelydustyorsandy.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesurethatyouscrapeanypaintoff

thefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

LubricatingtheGrease Fittings

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Greasethefrontcaster

pivots.

Yearly—Greasetheidlerpivot.

Yearly—GreasethedeckdrivePTO.

Every400hours—Greasethedeck-idlerpivots.

Every400hours—Greasethecaster-wheel spindles.

Note:Seechartforserviceintervals.

Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocationsand lubricationschedule.

Fitting

Locations

Deckdrive PTO

Deck-idler pivot

Caster-wheel bearings

Caster-wheel spindles

InitialPumps

13Every50

13Every400

Numberof

Places

Service Interval

hoursor

yearly

*Yearly

Every400

hoursor

yearly

*Usethespeciallubricationinstructionsonthefront casterpivotsandtheGreasingtheCasterPivots

(page37)sectionforspeciallubricationinstructions

onthefrontcasterswheelhubs.

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

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Figure37

hours

1.DeckdrivePTO3.Caster/xedwheel

2.Deck-idlerpivot

bearings

4.Caster-wheelspindles

LubricatingtheDrive

GreasingtheCasterPivots U-JointsandSplinedSlip Joint

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethedrive

U-jointsandsplinedslipjoint.

Note:ForeasieraccesstothedriveU-jointsand

splinedslipjoint,removetheoorpanandfullylower themowerdeck.

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.

ServiceInterval:Every400hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

Yearly—Repackthecaster-wheelbearings (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivotsandkeepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingis done;refertoAdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing

(page47).

4.Removethehexplug.

5.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

6.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

7.Removethegreasettingfromthehole.Install thehexplugandcap.

Figure38

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GreasingtheCaster-Wheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethemowerforaccess.

4.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

5.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

Figure39

13.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

14.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

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

16.T orquethenutto8to9N∙m(75to80in-lb), loosenthenut,thentorqueitto2to3N∙m(20 to25in-lb).

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

17.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub,and insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

18.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:T opreventsealandbearingdamage,

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

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1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

6.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin thecasterwheel.

ats

Note:Thread-lockingcompoundhasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

7.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

8.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.

9.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose grease.

10.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

11.Iftheaxleassemblyismissingbothspacernuts, applyathread-lockingcompoundto1spacer nutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrench atsfacingoutward.

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

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

12.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesidewiththenewsealandbearing.

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.Allowenginecomponentstocoolbefore performingmaintenance.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

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(Figure40).

Important:Donotover-servicetheairlter.

Figure40

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Filter

2.Gasket

3.Safetyelement

6.Ensurethatthecoverseatscorrectlyandseals withtheair-cleanerbody .

5.Air-cleanercover

6.Rubberoutletvalve

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Figure41

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftertherst200hours—Changetheengine oilandlter.

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

Every400hours—Changetheengineoiland lterifusingT oroPremiumEngineOil(API classicationCK-4orhigher)(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).

Yearly—Ifyouoperatethemachinelessthan 200hours,changetheengineoilandlter.

Engine-OilSpecications

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

3.Openthehood.

4.Checktheengine-oillevelasshowninFigure

42.

Crankcasecapacity:6.6L(7USqt)withthelter

Preferredengineoil:ToroPremiumEngineOil

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

•APIservicecategoryCJ-4orhigher

•ACEAservicecategoryE6

•JASOservicecategoryDH-2

Important:UsingengineoilotherthanAPI

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

Usethefollowingengineoilviscositygrade:

•SAE10W-30or5W-30(alltemperatures)

•SAE15W-40(above0°F)

Note:ToroPremiumEngineoilisavailablefrom

yourdistributor.SeethePartsCatalogorcontactan authorizedT orodistributorforpartnumbers.

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Figure42

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter

Ifpossible,runtheenginejustbeforechangingthe oilbecausewarmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminantsthancoldoil.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Openthehood.

4.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure43.

Figure43

5.Replacetheengine-oillterasshowninFigure

44.

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6.Fillthecrankcasewithoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOilandFilter(page41).

Figure44

InspectingtheEngine-Valve Clearance

ServiceInterval:Every800hours

Inspecttheengine-valveclearance.Refertothe engineowner’smanual.

FuelSystem

ReplacingtheWater

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.Placeadrainpanbelowthefuellter/water separator.

4.Openthedrainplugonthewaterseparator approximately1turntoallowwaterandother contaminatestodrain(Figure45).

Figure45

1.Fuellter/waterseparator

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CheckingtheFuelLines andConnections

5.Closethedrainplugwhenonlydieselfuel comesout.

Important:Waterorothercontaminantsin

fuelcandamagethefuelpumpand/orother enginecomponents.

ServiceInterval:Every400hours

Inspectthefuellinesfordeterioration,damage, chafng,orlooseconnections.

ElectricalSystem 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.

Voltage Reading

12.6Vor greater

12.4Vto12.6 V

12.2Vto12.4 V

12.0Vto12.2 V

11.7Vto12.0 V

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

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact withskin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves toprotectyourhands.

CheckingtheBatteryCharge

ServiceInterval:Monthly

Allowingthebatterytostandforanextended periodoftimewithoutchargingitresultsinreduced performanceandservicelife.Topreserveoptimum 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).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Jump-StartingtheMachine

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

Youmustcleanitoffpriortojump-starting. Cleanandtightenconnectionsasnecessary.

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(Figure47).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables.

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

CAUTION

Corrosionorlooseconnectionscan causeunwantedelectricalvoltagespikes atanytimeduringthejump-starting procedure.

Donotattempttojump-startwithloose orcorrodedbatteryterminals;otherwise, damagemayoccurtotheengine.

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 .

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

Figure47

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

CAUTION

Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly (wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamage theelectricalsystem.

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Becertainofbattery-terminalpolarityand jumper-cablepolaritywhenconnecting batteries.

Note:Thefollowinginstructionsareadapted

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

Important:Ensurethattheventcaps

aretightandlevel.Placeadampcloth, ifavailable,overanyventcapsonboth batteries.Ensurethatthemachinesdo nottouchandthatbothelectricalsystems areshutoffandatthesameratedsystem voltage.Theseinstructionsarefornegative groundsystemsonly.

3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+) terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswired tothestarterorsolenoid(Figure48).

Figure48

1.Positive(+)cableonthedischargedbattery

2.Positive(+)cableontheboosterbattery

3.Negative(–)cableontheboosterbattery

4.Negative(–)cableontheengineblock

5.Boosterbattery

6.Dischargedbattery

7.Engineblock

4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecableto thepositiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.

ServicingtheFuses

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

1.Unlatchtheenginehoodandraisetheengine hoodtogainaccesstothefuseblock.

2.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefuseto removeit.

3.Installanewfuse(Figure49).

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Figure49

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

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

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

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

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

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Inspecttheseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationoftheretractorandbuckle.Replacethe seatbeltifitisdamaged.

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopenatarea,movethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.

3.MovethethrottlemidwaybetweentheFASTand SLOWpositions.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversalltheway forwarduntiltheybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, andremovethekey.

7.Adjustthestopplatesasneeded.

•Ifthemachinetrackstotheright,loosenthe

boltsandadjusttheleftstopplaterearward ontheleftT-slotuntilthemachinetracks straight(Figure50).

•Ifthemachinetrackstotheleft,loosenthe

boltsandadjusttherightstopplaterearward ontherightT-slotuntilthemachinetracks straight(Figure50).

8.Tightenthestopplate(Figure50).

9.Aligntheleversinthefront-to-rearpositionby bringingtheleverstogethertotheNEUTRAL position,andslidethemuntiltheyarealigned, thentightenthebolts(Figure51).

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Figure51

10.Ifalignmentisneeded,loosenthe2 motion-controllevermountingboltsonthe misalignedside(Figure52).

Figure50

1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

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11.Movemotion-controllevertomeettheopposite

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12.Tightenthe2motion-controllevermounting bolts(Figure52).

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/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtighten thelocknut(Figure54).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepreloadonthebearings(Figure54).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure54.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure54).

Figure53

CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheellugnuts.

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

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Figure54

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(Figure55).

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(Figure55).

6.Extracttheoilthroughthellportusinga vacuumdeviceorremovethegearboxfromthe deckandpourouttheoilintoadrainpan.

7.Installthegearbox(ifitwasremovedtodrain).

Figure55

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 Maintenance

CoolingSystemSafety

•Swallowingenginecoolantcancausepoisoning;

keepoutofreachfromchildrenandpets.

•Dischargeofhot,pressurizedcoolantortouching

ahotradiatorandsurroundingpartscancause severeburns.

–Alwaysallowtheenginetocoolatleast15

minutesbeforeremovingtheradiatorcap.

–Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,and

openthecapslowlytoallowsteamtoescape.

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Figure56

1.Expansion-tankcap3.Addline

2.Fullline

Checkingthe Engine-CoolantLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Coolantspecication:50/50solutionofwaterand

permanentethylene-glycolantifreeze

Cooling-systemcapacity:7.6L(8USqt)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Openthehood.

4.Checkthelevelofthecoolantintheexpansion tank(Figure56).

Note:Thecoolantlevelshouldbebetweenthe

marksonthesideofthetank.

5.Ifcoolantlevelislow,removetheexpansion-tank cap,andaddthespeciedcoolant(Figure56).

Important:Donotoverll.

6.Installtheexpansion-tankcap.

7.Closethehood.

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.

9.Operateengineuntiltheenginethermostat opensandthecoolantiscirculatingthroughthe radiatorcore.

Asairpurgesfromtheengineblockandthe coolantleveldrops,addadditionalcoolanttothe radiator.

ChangingtheEngine Coolant

ServiceInterval:Every2,000hours/Every2years

(whichevercomesrst)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatethehoodforward.

4.Drainthecoolantwhentheengineiscool.

5.Removetheradiatorcap,placeapanunder theradiator,andremovethedrainplugatthe bottomoftheradiator.

6.Removethecoolanthosefromtheoilcoolerand drainthecoolantfromtheengineblock(Figure

57).

10.Whentheradiatoriscompletelyfullandno additionalcoolantcanbeadded,continue runningandinstalltheradiatorcap.

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

Figure57

1.Coolanthose

7.Installthedrainplugsandhoses.

8.Fillradiatorwitha50/50mixofwaterand ethyleneglycol.

Note:TheuseofHavoline

coolantisrecommended.

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

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BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every400hours

Checktoensurethatparkingbrakeisadjusted properly.Followthisprocedurealsowheneveryou haveremovedorreplacedabrakecomponent.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineupandsupport themachinewithjackstands.

4.Removethereartiresfromthemachine.

5.Removeanydebrisfromthebrakearea.

6.Releasethedrivewheels;refertoUsingthe

Drive-WheelReleaseValves(page32).

7.Measurethelengthofthelinkassembly(Figure

58).

Note:Ifthelinkassemblyisattachedinthe

frontposition,thelengthshouldbe219mm

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

Figure58

1.Frontlocation

2.Rearlocation6.Linkassembly

3.95mm(3-3/4inches)

4.Gap

8.Measurethelengthofthespring(Figure58).

5.Spring

7.Length

Note:Themeasurementshouldbe95mm

(3-3/4inches).

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9.Whenyouachievethecorrectspringlength, checktoseeifthereisavisiblegapbetweenthe trunionandtheshoulder.

10.Disengagetheparkingbrakeandturnthewheel hubbyhandinbothdirections.

Note:Thewheelhubshouldmovefreely.

11.Ifagapisneededorthewheelhubdoesmove freely,dothefollowing:

A.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

B.Disconnectandne-tunetherearlinkage

assembly.

•Shortenthelinktocreateagap.

•Lengthenthelinktoallowwheelhub

movement.

C.Connecttherearlinkageassembly.

12.Engagetheparkingbrakeandcheckthegap.

13.Repeatsteps10through12untilavisiblegap isachievedandthewheelhubrotatesfreely . Repeatthisprocedurefortheotherside.

Note:Thebrakeshouldfullydisengagewhen

thebrakeisinthereleasedposition.

14.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandleto theoperatingposition;refertoUsingthe

Drive-WheelReleaseValves(page32).

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

BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

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

16.Removethejackstands.

ReplacingtheMowerBelts

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(Figure59).

5.Rotatetheinsidebeltcoverupward(Figure59).

Figure59

1.Insidebeltcover3.Lynchpin

2.Outerbeltcover

6.Removetheoorboard.

7.Usingaratchetinthesquareholeintheidler arm,rotatetheidlerarmrearwardtoremove tensionontheidlerspring(Figure60).

8.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleys (Figure60).

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1.Squareholeintheidler armfortheratchet

2.Wingdeckmowerbelt

Figure60

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3.Spring

1.Spring-loadedidlerpulley3.Spring

2.Squareholeintheidler armfortheratchet

Figure61

4.Centerdeckmowerbelt

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9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerdeck pulleys.

10.Installthebeltcoversandoorboard.

11.Repeatthisprocedurefortheotherwingdeck belt.

ReplacingtheCenterDeckBelt

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.Removethe2wingdeckbelts;refertoReplacing

theWingDeckBelts(page52).

7.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerdeck pulleys.

8.Installthe2wingdecksbelts;refertoReplacing

theWingDeckBelts(page52).

9.Installthebeltcoversandoorboard.

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure61).

6.Removethebeltfromthemowerdeckpulleys (Figure61).

Note:Thebeltcomesoffatthebottomofthe

gearboxpulley.

Checkingthe

ControlsSystem

Alternator-BeltTension

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Apply44N(10lb)offorcetothealternatorbelt, midwaybetweenthepulleys.

2.Ifthedeectionisnot10mm(3/8inch),loosen thealternatormountingbolts(Figure62).

Figure62

Maintenance

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Thereare2heightpositionsforthecontrol levers—highandlow.Removetheboltstoadjustthe heightfortheoperator.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthe levers(Figure63).

4.Aligntheleversinthefront-to-rearpositionby bringingtheleverstogethertotheNEUTRAL position,andslidethemuntiltheyarealigned, thentightenthebolts(Figure64).

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1.Mountingbolt2.Alternator

3.Increaseordecreasethealternator-belttension.

4.Tightenthemountingbolts.

5.Checkthedeectionofthebeltagaintoensure thatthetensioniscorrect.

Figure63

1.Bolt

2.Handle4.Nut

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3.Controllever

Figure64

5.Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother, refertoAdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage

(page55).

6.Repeattoadjustthecontrollevers.

4.Raisetherearofthemachineupandsupportit withjackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

5.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly .

6.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwire harness.

7.Starttheengine,runitatfullthrottle,and disengagetheparkingbrake.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,ensurethat

theparkingbrakeisengagedandthatthe motion-controlleversareout.Y oudonothave

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tobeintheseat.

8.Runthemachineatleast5minuteswiththe driveleversatfullforwardspeedtobringthe hydraulicuiduptotheoperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleversmustbein

neutralwhileyouaremakinganyadjustments.

9.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL position.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage

Locatedoneithersideofthemachine,belowtheseat, arethepump-controllinkages.Rotatingtheendnut witha1/2-inchdeepsocketwrenchallowsnetuning adjustmentssothatthemachinedoesnotmovein neutral.Anyadjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutral positioningonly.

WARNING

Toadjustthemotioncontrol,youmustrun theengineandturnthedrivewheels.Contact withmovingpartsorhotsurfacesmaycause personalinjury.

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothingclear ofrotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Pushthedeck-liftpedal,removetheheight-of-cut pin,andlowerthemowerdecktotheground

10.Adjustthepumpcontrolrodlengthsbyrotating thedoublenutsontherodintheappropriate directionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepin reverse(Figure65).

Figure65

1.Turnheretoadjust.

11.Movethemotion-controlleverstotheREVERSE positionandwhileapplyingslightpressureto thelever,allowthereverse-indicatorspringsto bringtheleversbacktoneutral.

2.Loosenhere(right-hand thread).

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Note:Thewheelsshouldstopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

HydraulicSystem

12.Shutoffthemachine.

13.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness andplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.

14.Removethejackstands.

15.Raisethedeckandinstalltheheight-of-cutpin.

16.Checkandensurethatthemachinedoes notcreepinneutralwiththeparkingbrake disengaged.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlDamper

Youcanadjustthetopdamper-mountingbolttoobtain thedesiredmotion-controlleverresistance.Referto

Figure66formountingoptions.

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

Figure66

RightMotionControlShown

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

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

Hydraulic-FluidSpecications

Hydraulic-tankcapacity:15.1L(16USqt)

Recommendeduid:ToroPremium

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

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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

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelbeforeyourststart theengineanddailythereafter.

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

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothe NEUTRAL-LOCKpositionandstarttheengine.

Note:Runtheengineatthelowestpossible

rpmtopurgeanyairinthesystem.

Important:DonotengagethePTO.

3.Raisethedecktoextendtheliftcylinders,shut offtheengine,andremovethekey.

4.Raisetheseattoaccessthehydraulic-uidtank.

5.Removethehydraulic-tankcap(Figure67).

Figure67

1.Hydraulic-tankcap3.Fillerneck

2.Dipstick

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.

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4.Placealargedrainpanunderthehydraulic reservoir,transmissioncase,andtheleftand rightwheelmotors(Figure69).

6.Removethedipstickandwipeitwithacleanrag (Figure67).

7.Placethedipstickintothellerneck,removeit, andchecktheuidlevel(Figure68).

Note:Ifthelevelisnotwithinthenotchedarea

ofthedipstick,addenoughhigh-qualityhydraulic uidtoraisetheleveltowithinthenotchedarea.

Important:Donotoverll.

Figure68

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Figure69

1.Rearframe

2.Leftwheelmotordrain plug

3.Hydraulicreservoirdrain

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plug

4.Transmissioncasedrain plug

5.Rightwheelmotordrain plug

6.Hydraulic-uidlter

1.Fullline2.Addline

5.Removethedrainplugsfromeachareaand allowthehydraulicuidtodrain(Figure69).

6.Cleantheareaaroundthehydraulic-uidlter andremovethelter(Figure69).

MowerDeck

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

8.Installthe4drainplugs.

Note:Thewheelmotordrainplugsare

magnetic;wipethemcleanbeforeinstalling.

9.Removethell-portplugonthetopofeach wheelmotor(Figure70).

A.Filleachwheelmotorwithapproximately

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

B.Installthell-portplugs.

Maintenance

BladeSafety

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating

onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

•Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets

topreservebalance.

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.

Figure70

1.Fillport

10.Removethereservoircapanddipstickfromthe hydraulic-uidtank.

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

12.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportitwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

13.Starttheengineandcheckforuidleaks.

Allowtheenginetorunforabout5minutes,then shutitoff.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure71).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page60).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure71).

14.After2minutes,checkthelevelofthehydraulic uid;refertoCheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel

(page56).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8

inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

DANGER

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor killyouorbystanders.

Figure71

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward(Figure72).

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure72).

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•Alwaysreplacebentordamaged bladewithanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesofblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

1.Placeawrenchontheatofthespindleshaftor holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,bushing,andbladefrom thespindleshaft(Figure73).

Figure72

1.PositionA

2.Measureherefromthe bladetoahardsurface.

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep4.

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps4and5mustnotexceed3 mm(1/8inch).

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1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade5.Bladebolt

3.Flatofthespindleshaft

Figure73

4.Bushing

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure74).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure74

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Installthebushing/bladeassemblyintothe spindleshaft(Figure77).

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2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure75).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure74).

Figure75

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebushingthroughthebladewiththe bushingangeonthebottom(grass)sideofthe blade(Figure76).

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Figure77

1.Topspindlenut3.Bladebolt

2.Flatofthespindleshaft

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

4.Placeawrenchontheatofthespindleshaft andtorquethebladeboltto75to81N∙m(55

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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.

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Figure76

1.Bushing

LevelingtheCenterDeckand WingDecks

1.Raisethecenterdeckandfoldthewingsby pressingdownattherearofthedeck-liftswitch.

Holdtheswitchdownuntilbothwingsare completelyfolded.

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

3.Unlocktheleftandrightwingdeckcamlocks (Figure78).

4.Removeandretainthewingdeckheight-of-cut lanyard(Figure78).

Figure78

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1.Camlock

2.Clevispin

3.Lanyard

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

6.Locktheeachwingdeckcamlock.

7.Starttheengine.

Note:Theparkingbrakemustbeengagedand

themotion-controlleversmustbeouttostart theengine.Theoperatordoesnothavetobein theseat.Ensurethatallpersonsareclearof thedeckwings.

8.Pressandholdthefrontofthedeck-liftswitch untilthecenterdecklowersandbothwingsare completelyunfoldedtothecuttingheight.

9.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

10.Measurefromthelevelsurfacetothefronttipof theleftandrightcenterdeckblades(Figure79).

Themeasurementshouldread102mm(4 inches).

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Figure79

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(Figure80).

2.Measurethereartipheight.

Fine-tunetherearadjustersasrequired.You canadjustthesingle-pointadjustmenttogain moreadjustment.

3.Measureuntilall4sidesareatthecorrect height.

4.Tightenallthenutsonthedeck-liftarm assemblies.

5.Ifthe4deckadjusters(Figure80)donothave enoughadjustmenttoachievetheaccurate

heightofcutwiththedesiredrake,youcan utilizethesingle-pointadjustmenttogainmore adjustment.

6.T oadjustthesingle-pointsystem,rstloosen thefrontandrearheight-of-cutplatemounting bolts(Figure80)

Fine-tunetherearadjustersasrequired.You canadjustthesingle-pointadjustmenttogain moreadjustment.

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Figure81

1.Single-pointheightadjustmentbolt

2.Frontheight-of-cutplatemountingbolt

3.Rearheight-of-cutplatemountingbolt

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

Figure80

1.Adjusterlink3.Adjuster

2.Jamnut

7.Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthesingle-point adjustmentboltbyrotatingitclockwise(Figure

81).

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.

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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)asshowninFigure82.

Figure82

Rightwingdeckshown

1.Rearhanger-mountingnuts

2.Rearheight-adjustmenthardwarelocation

3.Single-pointrearadjustment

4.Fronthanger-mountingnuts

5.Frontheight-adjustmenthardwarelocation

•Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthefront

height-adjustmentbolt(Figure82)byrotating thebottomnutclockwise.

•Ifthedeckistoohigh,loosenthefront

height-adjustmentbolt(Figure82)byrotating thebottomnutcounterclockwise.Fine-tune therearadjustersasrequired.

Adjusttherearwheelheight(Figure82)sothat therearwheellightlytouchesthegroundwith minimalpressure.

4.Measurethebackofthewingblades.Ifeither haslessthan1.5mm(1/16inch)rake,raisethe rearofthedeckbytighteningtheleftandright rearadjustments(Figure82)untilall4blades haveaminimumof1.5mm(1/16inch)rake. Adjusttherearwingwheelssothattheylightly touchthegroundwithminimalpressure.Tighten all4rearhanger-mountlocations(Figure82).

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5.Tightenthefrontandrearheight-of-cuthanger jamnuts.

Cleaning

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.Openthehood.

4.Cleanalldebrisfromthehoodscreens.

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

6.Cleanalldebrisfromtheexhaustsystemarea.

7.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.

Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeyouleavethe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

12.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page58).

13.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleum-based

stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse analcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),and engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewith

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

4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto

AdjustingtheParkingBrake(page51).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page39).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

35).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe

EngineOil(page40).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page47).

9.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoChanging

theHydraulicFluidandFilter(page57).

10.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page44).

11.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch.

2.Theparkingbrakeisdisengaged.2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Y ouarenotsittingintheoperator’s seat.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

7.Afuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

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.

3.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Sitontheoperator’sseat.

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.

Themachinepullstotheleftorright(with themotion-controlleversfullyforward).

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

Dirt,water ,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicuidlevelislowortoo hot.

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)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Acuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalproller(ifapplicable)isnot setcorrectly .

5.Theundersideofthemowerdeckis dirty.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

2.Changethebelt.

5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoirsor letitcooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisdamaged, worn,loose,orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffthepulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,loose,or broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Afuseisblown.

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

3.Thereisaninadequatecurrentsupply.3.Repairorreplacetheclutch-lead

4.Enginehasoverheated.4.Theenginehasoverheated;determine

5.Thewingdecksarenotfullylowered.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installthemowerbeltonthedeck pulleyandchecktheidlerpulley,idler arm,andspringforcorrectposition andfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew belt.

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

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

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

thecauseofoverheating. 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)

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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)

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Notes:

CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

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

WhatisProp65?

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

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

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

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

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

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

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

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromToroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifTorodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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