Toro 72504TE Operator's Manual

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Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,stand-onlawnmowerisintended tobeusedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itis designedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Using thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

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

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1.Safety-alertsymbol

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Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PerformingDailyMaintenance...........................11

BreakinginaNewMachine...............................11

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

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

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

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................14

OperatingtheMower-Blade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................14

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................15

OperatingtheChoke........................................15

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................16

StartingtheEngine...........................................16

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................17

OperatingthePlatform......................................17

DrivingForwardorBackward............................18

SideDischargingorMulchingthe

Grass............................................................19

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................20

AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................20

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................21

UsingWeights..................................................22

AfterOperation....................................................22

AfterOperationSafety......................................22

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................22

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................22

TransportingtheMachine.................................23

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

MaintenanceSafety..........................................25

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

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................26

ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess............26

OpeningtheEngineGuard...............................27

RemovingtheGuardExtension........................27

Lubrication..........................................................28

GreasingtheMachine.......................................28

GreasingtheT orsionIdler.................................28

GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots......................28

GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................29

GreasingtheMotionControls...........................30

EngineMaintenance...........................................30

EngineSafety...................................................30

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................30

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................31

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................33

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................34

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................35

DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................35

RemovingtheFuelT ank...................................35

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................36

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................36

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................36

ServicingtheBattery.........................................36

ServicingtheFuses..........................................38

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................39

AdjustingtheTracking......................................39

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................39

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................40

ServicingtheCasterWheelsand

Bearings........................................................40

RemovingtheClutchShim...............................41

CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................42

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................43

CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.........................43

CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................43

BrakeMaintenance.............................................43

TestingtheParkingBrake.................................43

AdjustingtheBrakes.........................................43

BeltMaintenance................................................44

CheckingtheBelts............................................44

ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................44

ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt......................45

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................46

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................46

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................47

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................47

HydraulicSystemSpecications.......................47

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................47

ReplacingtheHydraulicFluidand

Filters............................................................47

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem.........................48

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................49

BladeSafety.....................................................49

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................49

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................51

AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring...........................53

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................54

Cleaning..............................................................54

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................54

DisposingofWaste...........................................54

Storage...................................................................55

StorageSafety..................................................55

CleaningandStorage.......................................55

Troubleshooting......................................................56

Schematics.............................................................58

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinconsideration withENISO5395.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury .

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand functioningproperlyonthemachine.

•Keepclearofthedischargeopening.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating

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

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

theignitionkeybeforeservicing,fueling,or uncloggingthemachine.

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

,which

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

decalbatterysymbols

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.

1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway.

2.Nore,openames,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

7.Weareye protection—explosive gasescancauseblindness andotherinjuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause severeburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

decaloemmarkt

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.

decal106-5517

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

decal116-8775

116-8775

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

2.Warning—lltothebottom ofthellerneck;donot overllthetank.

116-8283

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto75to81N∙m(55to60ft-lb).

decal131-3507

131-3507

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

decal116-8283

2.Belttensioner

decal131-3521

131-3521

1.Heightofcut

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Short,lightgrass;dry conditions

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3.Baggingsetting

4.Tall,densegrass;wet

decal131-1180

decal131-3524

131-3524

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

conditions

2.Transmissionuid

3.Colduidlevel

131-3528

15A 15A 10A

7.5A

131-3528

1.Keyswitch—15A

2.Accessoryport—15A

3.Powertakeoff(PTO)—10 A

4.Infocenter—7.5A

131-3536

1.Battery4.Parkingbrake

2.Time5.Engine—start

3.Powertakeoff(PTO)

6.Engagethehandlebars.

decal131-3528

decal133-4641

133-4641

1.Warning—donotcarrypassengers.

decal133-4665

133-4665

1.Tippinghazard—donotoperateupslopesgreaterthan10°; donotoperateacrossslopesgreaterthan15°.

decal131-3536

1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, openbafe—onlyoperate themachinewithabafe oragrasscollector.

133-4604

3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.

decal133-4604

decal136-0505

136-0505

1.Tirepressure

2.Operatinghours check/change

3.Transmissionuid7.ReadtheOperator’s

4.Check

5.Engineairlter

6.Engineoil

Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.

decal131-3526

131-3526

1.Powertakeoff(PTO)—disengaged

5.Reverse

2.Fast6.Tractiondrive

3.Slow

7.Engagethehandles.

4.Neutral

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139-2878

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating themachine.

3.Warning—wearhearingprotection.8.Tippinghazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa

4.Thrownobjecthazard—lowerthedeectorbeforeoperating themachine.

5.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot—stayaway frommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

6.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

7.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and removethekeybeforeleavingthemachineorperforming maintenance.

trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;backup therampwhenloadingthemachineanddriveforwardoffthe rampwhenunloading.

9.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor onslopes;stayatleast2widthsofthemachineawayfrom drop-offs.

decal140-4258

140-4258

1.Parkingbrake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

3.On

4.Off

5.Enginespeed—fast

6.Enginespeed—slow

ProductOverview

Controls

ControlPanel

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Figure3

1.Frontcasterwheel7.Fueltank

2.Grassdeector8.Platform(downposition)

3.Engine

4.Controlpanel

5.Motion-controllevers11.Mowerdeck

6.Hydraulictank

9.Fuel-shutoffvalve

10.Battery

Figure4

1.Fuelcap

2.Chokecontrol9.Height-of-cutpin

3.Parking-brakelever

4.Hydraulic-tankcap11.Rightmotion-controllever

5.Hourmeter

6.Keyswitch

7.Throttlecontrol

8.Height-of-cutlever

10.Platformlatch

12.Power-takeoffswitch (PTO)

13.Leftmotion-controllever

Power-TakeoffSwitch(PTO)

Usethepower-takeoffswitch(PTO)toengageand disengagemowerbladesorstartandstoppowered attachments(Figure4);refertoOperatingthe

Mower-Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)(page14).

HourMeter

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

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Figure5

1.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Batterylight

3.Hourmeter

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablack trianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position(Figure5).

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page22).

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

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changewithoutnotice.

Cuttingwidth122cm(48inches)

Width—side-discharge machineswithdeectordown

Width—side-discharge machineswithdeectorraised

Lengthwithplatformdown191cm(75inches)

Lengthwithplatformup155cm(61inches)

Height

Weight

163cm(64inches)

127cm(50inches)

122cm(48inches)

401kg(884lb)

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturnthekeytotheONpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhenyouturnthekeytothe ONpositionandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure5).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure4).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.Pullthe chokecontroluptoengageit.Pushdownonthe chokecontroltodisengageit.

KeySwitch

Attachments/Accessories

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

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

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch(page16).

Motion-ControlLevers

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

Operation

–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

BeforeOperation

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopletooperate

themachine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe ageoftheoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefor trainingalloperatorsandmechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andguardsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty .

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,

whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuelthat spills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

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

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

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

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

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

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page25).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

UsingtheSafety-Interlock

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,movethemotion-controlleverstothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethe cap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

5.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupany spilledfuel.

System

WARNING

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate unexpectedly,causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdaily ,andreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtoprevent PTOfromengagingunlessyoudo1ofthefollowing:

•Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter,

unlockedposition.

•PresstheONpositiononthePTOswitch.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtostop theblades/attachmentifyoumoveorrelease bothmotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.

Figure6

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

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Figure7

Note:Theclutchandblades/attachmentshould

engage.

9.PresstheOFFpositiononthePTOswitch.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstop.

10.Withtheenginerunning,presstheONposition onthePTOswitchwithoutholdingeither motion-controllevertothecenter,unlocked position.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldnot

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engage.

1.Thetriangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsare inthecorrectposition.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.

Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas

describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer repairthesafetysystemimmediately.

1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine

(page16).

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter,

unlockedposition.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstopand

theengineshouldstoprunning.

3.Starttheengineanddisengagetheparking

brake.

4.Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter,

unlockedposition.

5.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverin

thecenter,unlockedpositionandpresstheON positiononthePTOswitch.

Note:Theclutchandblades/attachmentshould

engage.

6.Moveorreleasethemotion-controlleversinto

theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstopand

theengineshouldcontinuetorun.

7.PresstheOFFpositiononthePTOswitchand

moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.

8.Continueholdingthemotion-controlleverin

thecenter,unlockedpositionandpresstheON positiononthePTOswitch.

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif

youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin wetconditions.

•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives

areinneutral,theparkingbrakeisengaged,and youareintheoperatingposition.

•Ensurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis

machine,especiallywhenbackingup.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachine,removetheignitionkey ,and

waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeinspecting themowerdeckorattachmentafterstrikingan objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthe machine.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore resumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethecuttingunitandshutofftheengine

beforeadjustingtheheightofcut(unlessyoucan adjustitfromtheoperatingposition).

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethepowertake-off.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Shutoffthemachineanddisengagethedriveto

thecuttingunitinthefollowingsituations:

–Beforefueling

–Beforeclearingblockages

–Beforechecking,cleaning,ormaintainingthe

cuttingunit

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorifanabnormal

vibrationoccurs.Inspectthecuttingunitfor damageandmakerepairsbeforestartingand operatingthemachine

–Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

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

•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid

operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

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

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

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

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow directionsforcounterweights.

•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand

awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byTheT oro®Company.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

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

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

OperatingtheParking

Operatingthe

Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoushutoff themachineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse, checktheparkingbrakeforproperoperation.

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely ,adjustit; refertoAdjustingtheBrakes(page43).

Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardtoengageit (Figure8).

Pushtheparking-brakeleverforwardtodisengageit.

Figure8

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking

brake—disengaged

Mower-Blade-Control Switch(PTO)

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

EngagingtheMowerBlades(PTO)

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Figure9

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DisengagingtheMowerBlades (PTO)

Figure10andFigure11show2waystodisengage

themowerblades.

Figure10

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure13).

2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure13).

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Figure11

Note:Ifyoudisengagethemowerbladesby

releasingthemotion-controllevers,youcanengage thebladesagainbypressingtheONpositionofthe switch(Figure9)withoutpressingtheOFFposition rst.

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure12).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure13

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

Figure12

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OperatingtheIgnition

StartingtheEngine

Switch

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.

Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting

theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.

Figure14

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.

Note:Youmayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting

theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.

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Figure15

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Figure16

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

OperatingthePlatform

Youcanusethemachinewiththeplatforminthe upordownposition.Itisyourpreferenceonwhich positiontouse.

WARNING

Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause injurywhenyouraiseorlowerit.Carefully lowerorraisetheoperatorplatform,as suddenlydroppingitcouldinjureyou.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60 secondsbeforeturningthekeyswitchtotheOFF position.

•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe platform-pivotareawhenloweringor raisingtheoperatorplatform.

•Makesurethattheplatformissupported whenyoupullthelatchpinout.

•Makesurethatthelatchsecuresthe platformwhenfoldingitup.Pushittight againstthecushionforthelatchpinto lockintoplace.

•Keepbystandersawayfromthemachine whenraisingorloweringtheplatform.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp

Operatethemachinewiththeplatformupforthe followingconditions:

•Usingthemachineneardrop-offs

•Usingthemachineinsmallareaswherethe

machineistoolarge

•Areaswithlow-hangingbranchesorobstacles

•Loadingthemachinefortransport

•Drivingupslopes

Figure17

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve

isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machinetopreventafuelleak.Beforestoringthe machine,disconnectthesparkplug(s)toprevent thepossibilityofaccidentalstarting.

Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformup

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sothatthelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Push ittightagainstthecushionforthelatchpintolockit intoplace.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown

Operatethemachinewiththeplatformdownforthe followingconditions:

•Usingthemachineinmostareas

•Drivingacrossslopes

•Drivingdownslopes

Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatch pin,thenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform (Figure18).

Figure18

DrivingForward

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;refertoOperating

theParkingBrake(page14).

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

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1.Platformup

2.Platformdown

3.Pulltheknobouttorelease theplatform.

DrivingForwardor Backward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.

Important:Backthemachineovercurbs,1wheel

atatime;drivingitforwardovercurbscould damagethemachine.

CAUTION

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly,andyou maylosecontrolofthemachine,causing personalinjurytoyouanddamagetothe machine.

Figure19

1.Frontreferencebar

2.Leftcontrollever

3.Rearreferencebar6.Leftcontrolleverinthe

4.Rightcontrollever

5.Rightcontrolleverinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition

NEUTRAL-LOCKposition

3.Slowlypushthemotion-controlleversforward (Figure20).

Note:Theengineshutsoffifyoumovea

motion-controlleverwhiletheparkingbrakeis engaged.

Note:Thefartheryoumovethemotion-control

leversineitherdirection,thefasterthemachine movesinthatdirection.

Note:Tostop,pullthemotion-controllevers

backtotheNEUTRALposition.

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Slowdownthemachinebeforemakingsharp turns.

Figure20

SideDischargingor MulchingtheGrass

Thismachinehasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover, orcompletegrasscatcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris causeinjuryordeath.

•Donotremovethegrassdeectorfrom themachine,becausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe

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grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe machine.

DrivingBackward

1.Movebothmotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

2.Slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward (Figure21).

Figure21

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor mowerbladesunlessyoureleasethebail andthepowertakeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotate thekeytotheOFFposition.Alsoremove thekeyanddisconnectthewire(s)from thesparkplug(s).

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AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom38to127mm (1-1/2to5inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.

Note:Usingaheight-of-cutunder51mm(2inches)

increasesthewearonthemower-deckbelt.Usea height-of-cutthatisgreaterthan51mm(2inches) wheneverpossible.

Youcanadjustthemower-dischargeowfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlock andbafetoprovidethebestqualityofcut.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Toadjustthebafe,loosentheknob(Figure23).

4.Adjustthebafeandknobintheslottothe desireddischargeowandtightentheknob.

Figure22

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Figure23

1.Slot

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2.Knob

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresareforrecommendeduseonly. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe

mowergroundspeedisthesame,openthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefull,rearposition(seeFigure24).Usethis positionforthefollowing:

•Inshort,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Indryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging(Figure25).

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe

mower

Figure24

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Figure25

PositionC

Thisisthefull,openposition(Figure26).Usethis positionforthefollowing:

•Intall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Inwetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

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Figure26

UsingWeights

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff

•Installweightstoimprovebalance.Youcanaddor

removeweightstocreateoptimizedperformance underdifferentoperatingconditionsandforyour preference.

•Addorremoveweights1atatimeuntilyou

achievethedesiredhandlingandbalance.

•RefertotheOperator’sManualofattachmentsfor

recommendedweights.

Note:ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertoorder

aweightkit.

WARNING

Excessiveweightchangescanaffectthe handlingandoperationofthemachine. Thiscouldcauseseriousinjurytoyouor bystanders.

•Makeweightchangesinsmallincrements only.

•Evaluatethemachineaftereachweight changetoensurethatyoucanoperatethe machinesafely.

Valve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure27).

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

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AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Alwaysshutoffthemachine,removetheignition

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

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelbeforestoringortransportingthe

machine.

•DisengagethePTOwheneveryouaretransporting

ornotusingthemachine.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingthemachineinto

atrailerortruck.

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Figure27

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Thebypassvalvesallowyoutopushthemachineby handwithouttheenginerunning.

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausehydraulic damagemayoccur.

Important:Donotstartoroperatethemachine

withthebypassvalvesopen.Damagetosystem mayoccur.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstraps shouldbedirecteddownandoutwardfromthe machine.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure29).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground.

Figure28

TransportingtheMachine

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

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

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Figure29

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

3.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

4.Trailer

LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampandwalkit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp(Figure29).

4.Raisetheplatform.

Important:Alwayskeeptheplatformup

whenloadingandunloadingthemachine.

5.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure30).

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Figure31

1.Tie-downloops

Figure30

1.Backthemachineupthe

ramp.

2.Walkthemachinedown theramp.

6.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

7.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure31).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavetheignitionkeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriousinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removetheignitionkeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforeadjusting,cleaning,servicing,orleaving

themachine,dothefollowing:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey.

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandservicethebrakeasneeded.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres. Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Checkthegrasscatchercomponentsfrequently

andreplacethemwhentheyarewornordamaged.

•Donotrelyonahydraulicsystemtosupportthe

machine;supportthemachinewithjackstands wheneveryouraisethemachine.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hydraulicttingstight.Replaceallworn,damaged, ormissingpartsanddecals.Keepallfasteners tighttoensurethatthemachineisinsafeworking condition.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinued

safetycerticationofthemachine,useonly genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Aftertherst100hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every50hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuid.

•Checkthewheel-lugnuts.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•T esttheparkingbrake.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanunderthemowerdeck.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

MaintenanceService

Every100hours

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Check,cleanandgapthesparkplug.

•Checkthebattery.

•Checktheclutch.

•Checkandcleantheenginecoolingnsandshrouds(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•Checkthemower-deckbelt(s).

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every300hours

Every500hours

Every800hours

Every1,000hours

Beforestorage

Yearly

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checktheinnerairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

•Replacetheinnerairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuid.

•Replacethefuellter.

•Replacethetransmissionbelt.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Greasethetorsionidler.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Greasethemotioncontrols.

•Applyanti-seizecompoundtothecushionknobs.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

ReleasingtheCushionfor RearAccess

Youcanreleasethecushionforrearaccesstothe machineformaintenanceoradjustment.

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Loosenthetwistknobsoneachsideofthe machine(Figure32).

Figure32

1.Twistknob

2.Cushion

3.Removethecushionandlowerittotheplatform.

4.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe machine.

5.Raisethecushion,andslideitontothepinson bothsidesofthemachine.

6.Tightenthetwistknobs.

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OpeningtheEngineGuard

RemovingtheGuard

1.Removetheboltandshouldernutsecuringthe engineguardtotheguardextension(Figure33).

Figure33

1.Boltandshouldernut

2.Engineguard

Extension

1.Opentheengineguard;refertoOpeningthe

EngineGuard(page27).

2.Removethe2bolts(5/16x1inch)andbelt guard(Figure35).

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2.Rotatetheengineguardforwardasshownin

Figure34.

Figure34

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Figure35

1.Bolt—5/16x1inch(2)

2.Beltguard

3.Removethehexnut(5/16inch)nut(5/16inch) securingtheguardextensiontothecarriage bolts(Figure36).Removetheguardextension.

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Figure36

1.Hexnut(5/16inch)3.Nut(5/16)

2.Guardextension4.Carriagebolt(5/16x4

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inches)

Lubrication

GreasingtheMachine

GreasewithNo.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease.

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthe

frontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

GreasingtheTorsionIdler

ServiceInterval:Y early

Important:Useonlyhigh-temperaturegrease.

Donotusegeneral-purposegrease.

1.Opentheengineguard;refertoOpeningthe

EngineGuard(page27).

2.Removetheidlercover(Figure37).

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Figure38

1.Greasetting

4.Installtheidlercover(Figure37).

5.Closetheengineguard;refertoOpeningthe

EngineGuard(page27).

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

ServiceInterval:Y early

Figure37

1.Idlercover2.Bolt

Greasetype:Lithiumormolybdenumgrease

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivots;refertoAdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

Bearing(page40).

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilyouhave

nishedgreasingthecasterpivots.

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasetting(1/4inch–28taper thread)intothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettingfromthehole.

6.Installthehexpluganddustcap.

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3.Greasethetorsionidleronthemowerdeck usinghigh-temperaturegreaseatthegrease ttingshowninFigure38.

GreasingtheCaster-Wheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Y early

Greasetype:Lithiumormolybdenumgrease

10.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand bearing.

11.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

4.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub (Figure39).

Figure39

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

ats

12.Insertthesecondbearingandthenewsealinto thewheel.

13.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecond spacernut,threadingitontotheaxlewiththe wrenchatsfacingoutward.

14.T orquethenutto8to9N∙m(71to80in-lb), loosenit,thentorqueitto2to3N∙m(20to25 in-lb).

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

15.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

16.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

checkthebearingadjustmentoftenbyspinning thecasterwheel.Thewheelshouldnotspinfreely (morethan1or2revolutions)orhaveanyside

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play.Ifthewheelspinsfreely ,adjustthetorque onthespacernutuntilthereisaslightamountof drag,andapplythread-lockingadhesive.

5.Remove1spacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin thecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle. Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

6.Pryouttheseals,inspectbearingsforwearor damage,andreplacethemifnecessary .

7.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose grease.

8.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

Note:Youmustreplacetheseals.

9.Ifbothspacernutsintheaxleassembly havebeenremoved(orbrokenloose),apply athread-lockingadhesiveto1spacernut, threadingitontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

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

GreasingtheMotion Controls

ServiceInterval:Y early

Greasetheoperator-presence-controlballjointand themotion-controlbushingforbothlevers.

Note:Useanoildripbetweentheleverbracketsto

greasethebushing,locatedinthepivottube.

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheenginebeforecheckingtheoilor

addingoiltothecrankcase.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Every250hours—Replacetheprimaryairlter (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every250hours—Checktheinnerairlter (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every500hours—Replacetheinnerairlter (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Opentheengineguard;refertoOpeningthe

EngineGuard(page27).

4.Releasetheretainingclampsontheaircleaner andpulltheair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleaner body(Figure41).

1.Operator-presencecontrol balljoint

Figure40

2.Pivottube

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Figure41

1.Air-cleanerclamps

2.Air-cleanercover

5.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

6.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure41).

3.Primarylter

4.Innerlter

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody .

ServicingtheEngineOil

7.Removetheinnerlteronlytoreplaceit.

InspectingtheFilters

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

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

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

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

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Donotcleantheprimarylter.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifyouareinstallingnewlters,checkeachlter forshippingdamage.

Engine-OilSpecications

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

EngineOilCapacity:2.1L(71oz)withthelter;

1.8L(61oz)withoutthelter

Viscosity:Refertothetablebelow.

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Figure42

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingtheinnerlter,carefullyslide itintothelterbody(Figure41).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure41).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverwiththebreathercap down,androtatesothattheretainingclamps lockthecoverinplace(Figure41).

5.Closetheengineguard;refertoOpeningthe

EngineGuard(page27).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

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

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donot runenginewithoilbelowthelowmarkbecause theenginemaybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checktheengine-oillevelasshownin(Figure

43).

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

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1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoil drainscompletely.

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

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.ChangetheengineoilasshowninFigure44.

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Figure43

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Figure44

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

45).

Figure45

6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

7.Checktheoillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

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ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequently

whenoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyor sandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page32).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure46).

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Figure46

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,thenrotatethelteranextra3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page31).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark plug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:NGK®BPR4ESorequivalent

Airgap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RemovethesparkplugasshowninFigure47.

InstallingtheSparkPlug

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Figure49

CheckingtheSpark

Figure47

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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Arrester

ForMachineswithaSpark Arrester

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaust-systemcomponentsmayignite fuelvaporsevenafteryoushutofftheengine. Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengine operationmayigniteammablematerials, resultinginpersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthe sparkarresterisinstalled.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Figure48

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3.Waitforthemufertocool.

4.Ifyouseeanybreaksinthescreenorwelds, replacethearrester.

5.Ifthescreenisplugged,removethearrester, shakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester,and cleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakthe screeninsolventifnecessary).

6.Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.

FuelSystem Maintenance

DrainingtheFuelTank

Youcandrainthefueltankbyremovingitandpouring thefueloutofthellneck;refertoRemovingtheFuel

Tank(page35).Y oucanalsodrainthefueltankby

usingasiphoninthefollowingprocedure.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

•Drainfuelfromthefueltankwhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopen area.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neversmokewhendrainingfuel,andstay awayfromanopename,orwhereaspark mayignitethefuelfumes.

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

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Figure50

1.Fuelcap

RemovingtheFuelTank

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Releasethecushion;refertoReleasingthe

CushionforRearAccess(page26).

3.Removethecrossbracket.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundthefuelcaptopreventdebrisfrom gettingintothefueltank(Figure50).

4.Removethefuelcap.

5.Insertasyphonpumpintothefueltank.

6.Usingthesyphonpump,drainthefuelintoafuel container.

7.Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

Figure51

1.Fueltank

4.Removethefueltankandsetitontheoperator platform.

2.Crossbracket

Note:Ifyouwanttomovethefueltankfurther

fromthemachine,removethefuelandvent linesfromthetopofthetank.

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ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ElectricalSystem

ServiceInterval:Every800hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

Donotinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuel line.

Note:Wipeupanyspilledfuel.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve;refertoUsingthe

Fuel-ShutoffValve(page22).

4.ReplacethefuellterasshowninFigure52.

Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand negativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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

Figure52

Voltage:12V

RemovingtheBattery

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure53.

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ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

(1.265specicgravity)topreventbatterydamage whenthetemperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page36).

2.Checktheelectrolytelevel.

3.Ensurethatthellercapsareinstalledonthe battery.

4.Chargethebatteryfor1hourat25to30Aor6 hoursat4to6A.

5.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthe chargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,anddisconnect thechargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure

54).

Figure53

6.Installthebatteryontothemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page38).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

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disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure54

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

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InstallingtheBattery

InstallthebatteryasshowninFigure55.

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.It requiresnomaintenance.Ifafuseblows,checkthe componentorcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasetheoperatorcushionfromtherearof themachine.

4.Ifyouneedtoaccessthechargefuse,remove thefueltank;refertoRemovingtheFuelT ank

(page35).

5.Pulloutthefuseandreplaceit(Figure56).

Figure55

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1.Keyswitchfuse(15A)4.Hourmeter(7.5A)

2.Accessoryport(15A)5.Chargefuse(30A)

3.Power-takeoff(PTO)fuse

(10A)

Figure56

6.Installthefueltank,ifremoved;referto

RemovingtheFuelTank(page35).

7.Installtheoperatorcushion.

DriveSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Note:Ifyouareunabletoachieveproper

trackingbyadjustingtheleftcontrolrod,contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepfrom theneutralpositionwiththeparkbrakes disengaged.

Ifyoupushbothmotion-controlleversforwardthe samedistanceandthemachinepullsto1side,adjust thetrackingasfollows.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe machine;refertoReleasingtheCushionfor

RearAccess(page26).

Note:Foreasieraccess,youcanalsoremove

thefueltank;refertoRemovingtheFuelT ank

(page35).

4.Rotatetheleftcontrolrodinquarter-turn incrementsuntilthemachinetracksstraight (Figure57).

Note:Ifthemachinepullstotheright,shorten

thecontrolrodbyrotatingittotheright.Ifthe machinepullstotheleft,lengthentherodby rotatingittotheleft.

7.Installthefueltank,ifyouremovedit.

8.Installthecushion.

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat83to97 kPa(12to14psi).

Important:Uneventirepressurecancausean

unevencut.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo

notrequireair-pressuremaintenance.

Note:Adjustonlytheleftcontrolrodtomatch

theleftwheelspeedtotherightwheelspeed. Donotadjusttherightwheelspeed,asthis positionstherightmotion-controlleveroutofthe centerforthecontrolpanelneutral-lockslot.

Important:Donotrotatethecontrolrodtoo

far,asthismaycausethemachinetocreep inneutral.

Figure57

1.Rotatelefttolengthenthe

rod.

2.Leftcontrolrod

3.Rotaterighttoshortenthe rod.

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Figure58

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5.Checkforpropertracking,andadjusttherod asnecessary.

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

ServicingtheCaster

Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtighten thelocknut(Figure59).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepreloadonthebearings(Figure59).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure59.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure59).

WheelsandBearings

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

1.Removethelocknutandwheelboltholdingthe casterwheeltothecasterfork(Figure60).

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

Figure59

3.Dustcap

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Figure60

1.Locknut4.Rollerbearing

2.Bushing

3.Spannerbushing

2.Remove1bushing,thenpullthespanner bushingandrollerbearingoutofthewheelhub (Figure60).

3.Removetheotherbushingfromthewheelhub andcleananygreaseanddirtfromthewheel

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hub(Figure60).

4.Inspecttherollerbearing,bushings,spanner bushingandtheinsideofthewheelhubforwear.

5.Casterwheel

6.Wheelbolt

Note:Replaceanydamagedorwornparts

(Figure60).

5.Place1bushingintothewheelhub(Figure60).

6.Greasetherollerbearingandspannerbushing, andslidethemintothewheelhub(Figure60).

7.Placethesecondbushingintothewheelhub (Figure60).

8.Installthecasterwheelintothecasterforkand secureitwiththewheelboltandlocknut(Figure

60).

9.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespannerbushing bottomsagainsttheinsideofthecasterforks (Figure60).

4.Checktheconditionofthewire-harnessleads, connectors,andterminals.Cleanorrepairthem asnecessary.

10.Greasethettingonthecasterwheel.

RemovingtheClutchShim

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Whentheclutchbrakehasworntothepointwhere theclutchnolongerengagesconsistently ,youcan removetheshimtoextendtheclutchlife(Figure61).

Figure61

1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brake-mountingbolt

6.Shim.

5.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector whentheyouengagethePTOswitch.

6.Measurethegapbetweentherotorand armature.Ifthegapisgreaterthan1mm(0.04 inch),proceedwiththefollowingsteps:

A.Loosenbothbrakemountingbolts1/2to1

fullturnasshowninFigure63.

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefrom

theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepole hasworntomatchthearmatureandneeds tocontinuetomatchafteryouremovethe shimtoensuretheproperbraketorque.

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Figure63

1.Brake-mountingbolt

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebris underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers.

Figure62

B.Usingneedle-nosepliers,orbyhand,

removetheshim.

Note:Donotdiscardtheshimuntilyou

conrmthattheclutchfunctionsproperly.

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Figure64

1.Shim

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

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underthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers.

D.T orqueeachbolt(M6x1)to12.3to13.7

N∙m(9.5to10.5ft-lb).

E.Usinga0.010inchthick-feelergauge,verify

thatagapispresentbetweentherotorand armaturefaceonbothsidesofthebrake poleasshowninFigure65andFigure66.

Note:Duetothewaytherotorand

armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys),it issometimesdifculttomeasurethetrue gap.

Figure65

1.Feelergauge

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

i.Starttheenginefromtheoperator’s

position.

ii.Makesurethatthebladesdonot

engagewhenthePTOswitchisin theOFFpositionandtheclutchis disengaged.

Note:Iftheclutchdoesnot

disengage,installtheshim,andrefer toTroubleshooting(page56).

iii.EngageanddisengagethePTO

switch10consecutivetimesto ensurethattheclutchisfunctioning properly.

Note:Iftheclutchdoesnotengage

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properly,refertoTroubleshooting

(page56).

CheckingtheWheel-Lug Nuts

1.Feelergauge

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheel-lugnuts.

Checkandtorquethewheel-lugnutsto1 15to142 N∙m(85to105ft-lb).

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Figure66

•Ifthegapislessthan0.010inch,

theninstalltheshimandreferto

Troubleshooting(page56).

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe

safetycheckinstepF.

CoolingSystem Maintenance

BrakeMaintenance

TestingtheParkingBrake

CleaningtheAir-Intake Screen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt, orotherdebrisfromthecylinderandcylinder-head coolingns,air-intakescreenontheywheelend, andthecarburetor-governorleversandlinkage.This helpsensureadequatecoolingoftheengineandthe correctenginespeed,anditreducesthepossibilityof overheatingormechanicaldamagetotheengine.

CleaningtheCooling System

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkand

cleantheenginecoolingnsand shrouds(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,testtheparkingbrakeonbotha levelsurfaceandslope.

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.Iftheparkingbrake doesnotholdsecurely ,adjustit.

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

4.Engagethebrakeleverandensurethatthe machinedoesnotmove.

5.Adjustthebrakeifneeded.

AdjustingtheBrakes

1.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelTank(page35).

2.Loosentheboltonthecableclampontheleft sideofthemachine.

3.Removetheair-intakescreenandfanhousing (Figure67).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine parts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreenandfanhousing (Figure67).

Figure67

1.Guardandengine

air-intakescreen

2.Fanhousing

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Figure68

1.Cable

2.Cableclamp

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3.Pulldownonthecablesuntiltheyaretaut.

4.Tightenthenut.

5.Installthefueltank,crossbracket,andcushion.

3.Boltandnut

BeltMaintenance

CheckingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthe

mower-deckbelt(s).

Checkbeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks, wear,signsofoverheating,oranyotherdamage.

Thesignsofawornmowerbeltaresquealingwhile thebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhileyouare cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,and cracks.Replacethemowerbeltifyoudetectanyof thesesigns.

6.Removetheboltconnectingthe2beltcovers (Figure70).

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Figure70

1.Bolt

ReplacingtheMower-Deck Belt

1.DisengagethePTOandengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Opentheengineguard;refertoOpeningthe

EngineGuard(page27).

4.Removetheguardextension;refertoRemoving

theGuardExtension(page27).

5.Removethe4carriageboltsand4nuts connectingthe2sidecoverstothebeltcovers (Figure69).

7.Removethe6boltsconnectingthebeltcovers tothemowerdeckandslidethebeltcoversout fromundertheidlercover(Figure71).

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Figure71

1.Bolt

8.Removethebelt.

9.InstallthebeltandrouteitasshowninFigure72.

1.Beltcover

2.Nut

Figure69

Rightsidecovershown

3.Sidecover

4.Carriagebolt

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Figure72

10.Installthebeltcoversusing6bolts(Figure71).

11.Installthebolttoconnectthe2beltcovers (Figure70).

12.Installthe2sidecoverstothebeltcoversusing the4carriageboltsand4nuts(Figure69).

13.Installtheguardextension.

14.Closetheengineguard.

6.Removethetensionspring(Figure74).

CAUTION

Thespringisundertensionwhen installedandcancausepersonalinjury.

ReplacingtheTransmission Belt

ServiceInterval:Every1,000hours—Replacethe

transmissionbelt.

1.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelTank(page35).

2.Removethehydraulic-reservoircap.

3.Locatethedrainplugsinthebottomofthe transmissionandplaceadrainpanunderthe plug(Figure73).

Wearsafetyglassesandbecarefulwhen removingthespring.

7.Removethetransmissionbeltfromtheclutch andclutchstop(Figure74).

8.Installthenewbelt.

9.Installthetensionspringandlowerhydraulic hose.

10.Installthedrainplugsandtorqueto22to27 N∙m(16to20ft-lb).

11.Addhydraulicuidtothelllevel.

12.Installthehydraulic-reservoircap.

13.Runthemachinefor10minutesandverifythat thehydraulicuidisatthecorrectlevel.

Figure73

1.Drainplug

4.Allowthehydraulicuidtodrainfromthe machine.

5.Removethelowerhydraulichose(Figure74).

Figure74

1.Lowerhydraulichose3.Tensionspring

2.Transmissionbelt

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ControlsSystem Maintenance

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLevers

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalignhorizontally, adjustthemotion-controllevers.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Pushthemotion-controlleversdownoutofthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition(Figure75).

4.Checkiftherightmotion-controlleveraligns horizontallywiththeleftmotion-controllever (Figure75).

Figure75

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Figure76

1.Cam

7.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeleft motion-controlleverandtightenthenutforthe cam.

2.Nut

Note:Movingthecamclockwise(inthevertical

position)lowersthehandle;movingthecam counterclockwise(intheverticalposition)raises thehandle.

Important:Ensurethattheatportionofthe

camdoesnotgoaboveaverticalposition (rightorleft);otherwiseyoumaydamagethe switch.

8.Repeatsteps3through7fortheleft motion-controllever.

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1.Leftmotion-controllever3.Checkthehorizontal

2.Rightmotion-controllever intheNeutral-lockposition

alignmenthere

4.Rightmotion-controllever

Note:Toadjusttherightmotion-controllever

horizontally,adjustthecam.

5.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthe

machine.

6.Loosenthenutholdingthecam(Figure76).

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

HydraulicSystem Specications

HydraulicFluidType:T oro

hydraulicuid

HydraulicSystemFluidCapacity:4.7L(159oz)

Important:Usetheuidspecied.Otheruids

coulddamagethesystem.

HYPR-OIL

CheckingtheHydraulic

™

500

Figure77

1.Hydraulic-tankcap

5.Removethecapfromthellerneck(Figure77).

Note:Lookinsidetochecktheuidlevelin

thereservoir.

6.Adduidtothereservoiruntilitreachesthe reachestheminimumcoldlllevel.

7.Installthecaponthellerneck.

2.Colduidlevel

ReplacingtheHydraulic FluidandFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every500hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulic uid.

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Fluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every50hours

Note:Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelwhentheuid

iscold.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Waitforthemachinetocool.

4.Cleantheareaaroundthecapandthellerneck ofthehydraulictank(Figure77).

Changethehydraulicuidmorefrequentlyinsevere conditionsorinahotoperatingclimate.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerforahydraulickitto replacethehydrauliclters.

WARNING

Hothydraulicuidcancausesevereburns.

Allowthehydraulicuidtocoolbefore performinganymaintenanceonthehydraulic system.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethefueltank;refertoRemovingthe

FuelTank(page35).

4.Removethehydraulic-reservoircap.

5.Locatethedrainpluginthebottomofeach transmissionandplaceadrainpanunderthe plugs(Figure78).

Figure78

Important:Usetheuidspeciedin

HydraulicSystemSpecications(page47)or

equivalent.Otheruidscouldcausesystem damage.

Important:Monitorthelevelofuidinthe

hydraulictanksothatyoudonotoverllit.

13.Tightentheventplugs.

14.Installthehydraulic-tankcap.

15.Installthefueltank.

16.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes topurgeairfromthesystem.

17.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

Note:If1orbothwheelsdonotdrive,referto

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BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page48).

1.Drainplug

6.Removethedrainplugs.

7.Allowthehydraulicuidtofullydrainfromthe machine.

8.Removethehydraulicltercapandlterfrom eachtransmission.

9.Installnewhydrauliclterswiththespringside facingoutandinstalltheltercaps.

10.Installthedrainplugsandtorqueto22to27 N∙m(16to20ft-lb).

11.Loosentheventplugineachtransmissionso thatitislooseandwobbles(Figure79).

2.Hydrauliclter

Note:Thisallowsairtoescapethehydraulic

systemasyouaddhydraulicuid.

BleedingtheHydraulic System

Thetractionsystemisself-bleeding,however,itmay benecessarytobleedthesystemifuidischanged orafterworkisperformedonthesystem.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsoffthe ground.

4.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontrolto theidleposition.

Note:Ifthedrivewheeldoesnotrotate,assist

thepurgingofthesystembycarefullyrotating thetireintheforwarddirection.

5.Checkthehydraulicuidlevelasitdrops,and adduidasrequiredtomaintaintheproperlevel.

Figure79

Lefttransmissionshown

1.Ventplug

12.Slowlyadduidtothehydraulictankuntilit startstocomeout1oftheventplugs.

6.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositewheel.

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MowerDeck Maintenance

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Alwaysinspectthemachinetoensurethatthe

bladesandbladeboltsarenotwornordamaged. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

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Figure80

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward.

2.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure81).

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, keepextrabladesonhand.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure80).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page50).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure80).

Figure81

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

3.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge

ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep2 above.

2.PositionA

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps2and3mustnotexceed3mm (1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm

(1/8inch),replacetheblade.

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WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldcriticallyinjure youorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged bladewithanewblade.

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

1.Placeawrenchontheatofthespindleshaftor holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,bushing,andbladefrom thespindleshaft(Figure82).

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Figure83

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure84).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure83).

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Figure84

1.Blade2.Balancer

Figure82

1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade5.Bladebolt

3.Flatofthespindleshaft

4.Bushing

SharpeningtheBlades

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebushingthroughthebladewiththe bushingangeonthebottom(grass)sideofthe blade(Figure85).

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Figure85

1.Bushing

2.Installthebushing/bladeassemblyintothe spindleshaft(Figure86).

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure83).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure86

1.Topspindlenut3.Bladebolt

2.Flatofthespindleshaft

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

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

CheckingtheMowerDeck Side-to-SideHeight

1.Adjusttherear-tirepressure.

2.Ensurethatthebladesarenotbent;referto

CheckingforBentBlades(page49).

3.Positionthebladessidetoside.

4.MeasureattheBandClocationsfromalevel surfacetothecuttingedgeofbladetips(Figure

87).

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Figure87

1.Measurefromalevel

surface

2.Measurethebladeat

pointsBandC

LevelingtheMowerDeck

PreparingtheMachine

Ensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerdeckorwhenyouseeanuneven cutonyourlawn.

Levelthemowerdecksidetosidebeforeadjusting thefront-to-rearslope.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

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

3.Checkthetirepressureofbothdrivetires;refer toCheckingtheTirePressure(page39).

4.Checkthemowerdeckforbentblades;remove andreplaceanybentblades;refertoChecking

forBentBlades(page49).

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

5.ThedifferencebetweenmeasurementsBandC

shouldbenomorethan6mm(1/4inch).

Note:Ifitisnotcorrect,refertoLevelingthe

MowerDeckfromSidetoSide(page52).

LevelingtheMowerDeckfrom SidetoSide

1.Loosenthesidenutandjamnutintheyokes youwanttoadjust(Figure88).

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Figure89

Figure88

1.Topbolt

2.Jamnut5.Adjusttheseyokesto

3.Yoke6.Adjusttheseyokesto

4.Sidenut

adjusttherightsideofthe mowerdeck.

adjusttheleftsideofthe mowerdeck.

2.Rotatethetopboltoftheyokestoadjustthe heightofthemowerdeck(Figure88).

Note:Rotatetheboltsclockwisetoraisethe

deck;rotatetheboltcounterclockwisetolowerit.

3.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

4.Checktheside-to-sideheight;refertoChecking

theMowerDeckSide-to-SideHeight(page51).

CheckingtheMowerDeck Front-to-RearPitch

1.Measurethebladeat

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pointsAandB

2.Measurefromalevel surface

4.Ifthefront-to-rearpitchisnotcorrect,referto

LevelingtheMowerDeckfromFronttoRear (page52).

LevelingtheMowerDeckfrom FronttoRear

1.Loosenthejamnutandsideboltintheyokes thatyouwanttoadjust(Figure90).

1.Adjustthetirepressureinthereartirestothe correctspecications.

2.Position1bladefront-to-rear.MeasureatAand Blocationsfromalevelsurfacetothecutting edgeofthebladetips(Figure89).

Note:Themowerbladeshouldbe6mm(1/4

inch)lowerinfrontatAthanintherearatB.

3.Rotatethebladesandrepeatforotherblades.

Figure90

1.Topbolt

2.Jamnut5.Adjusttheseyokesto

3.Yoke6.Adjusttheseyokesto

4.Sidenut

adjustthefrontsideofthe mowerdeck.

adjusttherearsideofthe mowerdeck.

2.Rotatethetopboltoftheyokestoadjustthe heightofthemowerdeck(Figure90).

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Note:Rotatetheboltclockwisetoraisethe

deck;rotatetheboltcounterclockwisetolowerit.

3.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

AdjustingtheDeck-Lift Spring

4.Checkthefront-to-rearpitch;refertoChecking

theMowerDeckFront-to-RearPitch(page52).

MatchingtheHeight-of-Cut

1.Checkthereartirepressure.

2.Settheheight-of-cuttothe76cm(3inches) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

(page20).

3.Withthemachineonlevelsurface,position1 bladefront-to-rear.

4.MeasureatA,andfromalevelsurfacetothe cuttingedgeofthebladetips(Figure91).

Note:Themeasurementshouldbe76cm(3

inches).

Note:Adjustingthecompressionspringaltershow

muchthedeckoatsandtheamountofeffortneeded toliftthedeckwhenusingtheheight-of-cutlever.

•Morespringextensionreducestheleverliftforce

requiredandcausesthedecktooatmore.

•Lessspringextensionincreasestheleverliftforce

requiredandcausesthedecktooatless.

1.Raisetheheight-of-cutleverandlockitintothe transportposition.

2.Checkthedistancebetweenthespringnut andtherearsideoftheweldedmountbracket (Figure92).

3.Ensurethatthelengthisbetween47to50mm (1.8to2inches)asshowninFigure92.

4.Ifneeded,adjustthedistancebyadjustingthe boltonthefrontofthemountbracket(Figure92).

Figure91

1.Measurefromalevel surface

2.Measurethebladeatpoint

5.Ifthemeasurementisnotcorrect,locatethe

front2yokesonthemachine(Figure90).

6.Loosenthesideboltandjamnutoftheyokes.

7.Adjustthetopboltoftheyokesuntiltheblade

tipsmatch76cm(3inches).

8.Tightenthejamnutsandsidebolts.

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Figure92

1.Deck-liftspring

2.Springnut

3.Rearsideofthemount bracket

4.Adjustmentbolt

5.Lengthisbetween47to 50mm(1.8to2inches).

5.Repeatthisprocedurefortheoppositedeck-lift spring.

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury .Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Donotoperatethemachineunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,grassdeector, orbagger.

Cleaning

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,movethemotion-controlleverstothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andengagetheparking brake.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure93).

Figure93

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

5.Spring(installed)

7.J-hookendofthespring

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethefrontofthemachineandusejack standstosupportthemower.

DisposingofWaste

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

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2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

3.Placethespacerandthespringontothegrass deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofspringis

installedbehinddeckedgebeforeinstallingthe boltasshowninFigure93.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure93).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen position,andensurethatitrotatesintothe full-downposition.

Storage

E.Disposeoffuelproperly;recycleitaccording

tolocalregulations.

StorageSafety

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringthemachine.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

CleaningandStorage

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage

Beforestorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),engagethe parkingbrake,shutofftheengine,andremove thekey .

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withamilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoidexcessive useofwater,especiallynearthedrivesystem andengine.Pressure-washingcanforcedirt andwaterintocriticalparts,suchasspindle bearingsandelectricalswitches.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckits condition;refertoRemovingtheSparkPlug

(page34).

11.Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromtheengine, pour15ml(2tablespoons)ofengineoilintothe spark-plughole,andusethestartertocrankthe engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder.

12.Installthesparkplug(s)butdonotconnectthe wiretothesparkplug(s).

13.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamagedormissing.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaceswith paintfromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,dry,garageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheswitch andstoreitinamemorableplace.Coverthe machinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

3.Cleananydirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinder-headnsandblowerhousing.

4.Checkthebrake;refertoT estingtheParking

Brake(page43).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page30).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingthe

Machine(page28).

7.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page32).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page39).

9.Forlong-termstorage,dothefollowing:

A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertothefuelin

thetankasdirectedbythefuelstabilizer manufacturer.

B.Runtheenginetodistributetheconditioned

fuelthroughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank;refertoDrainingthe

FuelT ank(page35),oroperatetheengine

untilitshutsoff.

D.Starttheengineandallowittorununtilit

shutsoff.Repeatwiththechokeengaged(if applicable)untiltheenginedoesnotstart.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

Theenginelosespower.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thefueltankisemptyortheshutoff valveisclosed.

2.Thechokecontrolisnotengaged.2.Engagethechokecontrol.

3.Aspark-plugwireislooseor disconnected.

4.Asparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

5.Theaircleanerisdirty.

6.Dirtisinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

8.Thegapbetweenthesafety-interlock switchesisnotcorrect.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

5.Asparkplugispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

6.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.6.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

7.Dirtisinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Fillthefueltankwithfuelandopenthe valve

3.Installthewireonsparkplug.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

5.Servicetheair-cleanerelement.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Servicetheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theengineoverheats.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Thereisabnormalvibration.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

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

2.Airisinthehydraulicsystem.2.Bleedtheairoutthehydraulicsystem.

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

4.Apump-drivebeltidlerspringis missing.

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

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

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

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

4.Anenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Anenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Abladespindleisbent.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Replacethepump-drivebeltidler spring.

12to15N∙m(9to11ft-lb).

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

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

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.3.Levelthemowerdeckside-to-side

4.Themowerdeckpitchiswrong.

5.Theundersideofmowerdeckisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower

6.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Apump-drivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Apump-drivebeltisoffpulley .

3.Amower-deckbeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Amower-deckbeltisoffthepulley.

5.Anidlerspringisbrokenormissing.5.Replacethespring.

6.Theelectricclutchisoutofadjustment.

7.Theclutchconnectororwireis damaged.

8.Theelectricclutchisdamaged.

9.Thesafety-interlocksystemprevents bladerotation.

10.ThePTOswitchismalfunctioning.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

position.

4.Adjustthefront-to-rearpitch.

deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.Installthenewdeckbelt.

4.Installthedeckpulleyandcheckthe idlerpulley,idlerarmandspringforthe correctpositionandfunction.

6.Adjusttheclutchairgap.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Thefuseisblown.

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

5.Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil resistance,batterycharge,charging system,andwiringconnections,and replacecomponentsifnecessary.

2.Checkthecoilresistance,battery charge,chargingsystem,andwiring connectionsandreplacepartsif necessary.

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

Schematics

ElectricalSchematic—140-1878(Rev.A)

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