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Toro 72523 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3435-596RevA
GrandStand
®
MultiForceMower
With52inor60inTURBOFORCE Unit
®
Cutting
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3435-596*A
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.
Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.
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Figure1
1.Locationofthemodelandserialnumbers
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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.
©2019—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Controls.............................................................9
Specications...................................................11
Attachments/Accessories..................................11
BeforeOperation..................................................11
BeforeOperationSafety....................................11
AddingFuel......................................................12
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................13
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................13
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................13
DuringOperation.................................................14
DuringOperationSafety...................................14
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................15
OperatingthePower-T akeoff(PTO)
Switch...........................................................15
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................16
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch............................16
StartingtheEngine...........................................17
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................17
OperatingthePlatform......................................18
DrivingForwardorBackward............................18
SideDischargingorMulchingthe
Grass............................................................20
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................20
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................21
AdjustingtheFlowBafe..................................21
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................21
UsingWeights..................................................22
AfterOperation....................................................22
AfterOperationSafety......................................22
PreventingFreeze-upafterUse........................23
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................23
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................23
TransportingtheMachine.................................24
Maintenance...........................................................26
MaintenanceSafety..........................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........26
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................27
ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess............27
Lubrication..........................................................28
GreasingtheMachine.......................................28
GreasingtheAccessoryFrame.........................28
GreasingtheT orsionIdler.................................28
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots......................28
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................29
GreasingtheEngineVoltageRegulator............29
GreasingtheBrakeCalipers.............................30
GreasingtheMotionControls...........................30
EngineMaintenance...........................................31
EngineSafety...................................................31
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................31
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................32
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................36
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................37
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................37
DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................37
RemovingtheFuelT ank...................................38
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................38
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................39
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................39
ServicingtheBattery.........................................39
ServicingtheFuses..........................................41
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................41
AdjustingtheTracking......................................41
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................42
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................42
ServicingtheCasterWheelsand
Bearings........................................................43
RemovingtheClutchShim...............................43
CheckingtheWheel-LugNuts..........................45
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................45
CleaningtheAir-IntakeScreen.........................45
CleaningtheCoolingSystem............................45
BrakeMaintenance.............................................46
TestingtheParkingBrake.................................46
AdjustingtheBrakes.........................................46
BeltMaintenance................................................46
CheckingtheBelts............................................46
ReplacingtheMower-DeckBelt........................46
ReplacingtheTransmissionBelt......................47
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................48
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................48
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................49
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................49
HydraulicSystemSpecications.......................49
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................49
ReplacingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filters............................................................50
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem.........................51
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................51
BladeSafety.....................................................51
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................51
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................53
InstallingtheMowerDeck.................................55
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................55
AdjustingtheDeck-LiftSpring...........................57
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................58
Cleaning..............................................................58
CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................58
DisposingofWaste...........................................58
Storage...................................................................59
StorageSafety..................................................59
CleaningandStorage.......................................59
Troubleshooting......................................................60
Schematics.............................................................62
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.4-2017.
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.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
2.Nore,opename,or smoking
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
fromthebattery .
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
10.Containslead;donot discard
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decalbatterysymbols
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
4
Decal112-3858isfor60inmachinesonly.
112-3858
decal112-3858
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.ReadtheOperator's
3.Removethekeybefore adjustingtheheightofcut.
4.Height-of-cutsettings
Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.
116-8283
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto75to81N∙m(55to60ft-lb).
decal131-1180
131-1180
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Short,lightgrass;dry conditions
decal116-8283
3.Baggingsetting
4.Tall,densegrass;wet conditions
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
116-8775
2.Warning—lltothebottom ofthellerneck;donot overllthetank.
decal131-3507
decal116-8775
1.ReadtheOperator's
131-3507
2.Belttensioner
Manual.
5
decal131-3521
131-3528
15A 15A 10A
7.5A
131-3521
1.Heightofcut
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Transmissionuid
131-3524
3.Colduidlevel
decal131-3536
131-3536
1.Battery4.Parkingbrake
2.Time5.Engine—start
3.Powertakeoff(PTO)
6.Engagethehandlebars.
decal133-4604
133-4604
1.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders
decal131-3524
awayfromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard, openbafe—onlyoperate themachinewithabafe oragrasscollector.
3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.
4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.
1.Keyswitch—15A
2.Accessoryport—15A
131-3528
decal131-3528
3.Powertakeoff(PTO)—10 A
4.Infocenter—7.5A
6
133-4648
1.ReadtheOperator'sManualformoreinformationon servicingthemachine.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal133-4648
decal131-3526
131-3526
1.Powertakeoff(PTO)—disengaged
2.Fast6.Tractiondrive
3.Slow
4.Neutral
5.Reverse
7.Engagethehandles.
decal139-2878
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.
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140-4260
1.Parkingbrake—disengaged5.Fast
2.Parkingbrake—engaged6.Enginespeed
3.On7.Slow
4.Off
decal140-4260
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ProductOverview
Figure3
1.Adjustablecaster9.Motion-controllevers
2.Accessory-framelock
3.Anti-scalproller(60-inch decksonly)
4.Frontcasterwheel
5.Side-dischargechute13.Fuel-shutoffvalve
6.Accessoryframe
7.Engine15.Mowerdeck
8.Controlpanel
10.Hydraulictank
11.Fueltank
12.Platform(downposition)
14.Battery
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure4).
ControlPanel
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Figure4
1.Fuelcap7.Keyswitch
2.Malfunction-indicatorlight (MIL)
3.Parking-brakelever
4.Hydraulic-tankcap
5.Hourmeter11.Motion-controllever
6.Power-takeoffswitch (PTO)
8.Throttlecontrol
9.Height-of-cutlever
10.Height-of-cutpin
12.Referencebar
Electronic-ControlUnit Malfunction-IndicatorLight
Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuously monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.
Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated(Figure
4).
TheMIListheredlightlocatedintheconsolepanel.
WhentheMILilluminates,makeinitialtroubleshooting checks;refertoTroubleshooting(page60).
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService Dealerisnecessary.
Power-TakeoffSwitch(PTO)
Usethepower-takeoffswitch(PTO)toengageand disengagemowerbladesorstartandstoppowered attachments(Figure4);refertoOperatingthe
Power-Takeoff(PTO)Switch(page15).
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HourMeter
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure5).
Figure5
1.Safety-interlocksymbols
2.Batterylight
3.Hourmeter
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Symbolsonthehourmeterindicatewithablack trianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position(Figure5).
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff
Valve(page23).
AccessoryFrame
UsetheaccessoryframetoattachonlyToro-approved accessoriestothemachine(Figure3).Refertothe Operator’sManualfortheaccessoryforinstallation instructions.
Accessory-FrameLock
Theaccessory-framelockholdstheframeinplaceon
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themachineusingthelockpin.Alwayslocktheframe unlessahydraulickitisinstalledwithanaccessory onthemachine(Figure3).
AdjustableCasters
Whenusingthemachinewithoutanaccessory,place theadjustablecastersinthemowingposition(front hole)asshowninFigure6.Whenusingthemachine withanaccessory,refertotheOperator’sManualfor thataccessoryforthecorrectcasterposition.
Battery-IndicatorLight
IfyouturnthekeytotheONpositionforafew seconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhenyouturnthekeytothe ONpositionandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure5).
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure4).
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch(page16).
Motion-ControlLevers
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Figure6
RightCasterShown
1.Mowingposition2.Accessorypositions
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto
changewithoutnotice.
52inMowerDeck60inMowerDeck
Cuttingwidth131cm(52inches)152cm(60inches)
Widthwith deectordown
Widthwith deectorraised
Lengthwith platformdown
Lengthwith platformup
Height
Weight
173cm(68inches)193cm(76inches)
137cm(54inches)157cm(62inches)
191cm(75inches)201cm(79inches)
155cm(61inches)165cm(65inches)
122cm(48inches)122cm(48inches)
405kg(893lb)420kg(926lb)
Operation
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopletooperate
themachine.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe ageoftheoperator.Theownerisresponsiblefor trainingalloperatorsandmechanics.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe
enginequickly.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andguardsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.
•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto
ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.
•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.
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–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel
containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
–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.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
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.
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.
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PerformingDaily Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page26).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow 40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto developfullpowerandbestperformance.
UsingtheSafety-Interlock 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.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuser wheneachinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position.Whenthecomponentisinthecorrect position,atrianglelightsupinthecorresponding square(Figure8).
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Figure8
1.Thetriangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsare inthecorrectposition.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.
Note:Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateas
describedbelow,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealer repairthesafetysystemimmediately.
1.Starttheengine;refertoStartingtheEngine
(page17).
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.
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Note:Theclutchandblades/attachmentshould
engage.
9.PresstheOFFpositiononthePTOswitch.
Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldstop.
10.Withtheenginerunning,presstheONposition onthePTOswitchwithoutholdingeither motion-controllevertothecenter,unlocked position.
Note:Theblades/attachmentshouldnot
engage.
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
•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicle.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byTheT oro®Company.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Youareresponsibleforsafeslope operation.Operatingthemachineonanyslope requiresextracaution.Beforeusingthemachine onaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
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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.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.
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Figure9
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged
Operatingthe Power-Takeoff(PTO) Switch
Usethepower-takeoff(PTO)switchinconjunctionwith themotion-controlleverstoengageanddisengage themowerbladesorpowerattachments.
EngagingthePower-Takeoff(PTO) Switch
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow directionsforcounterweights.
•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand
awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.
OperatingtheParking Brake
Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoushutoff themachineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse, checktheparkingbrakeforproperoperation.
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,adjustit; refertoAdjustingtheBrakes(page46).
Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardtoengageit (Figure9).
Pushtheparking-brakeleverforwardtodisengageit.
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Figure10
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DisengagingthePower-Takeoff (PTO)Switch
Figure11andFigure12show2waystodisengage
thePTO.
Figure11
Figure12
OperatingtheThrottle
YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure13).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.
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Figure13
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OperatingtheIgnition Switch
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure
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tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.
Note:IfyoudisengagethePTObyreleasingthe
motion-controllevers,youcanengagethePTOagain bypressingtheONpositionoftheswitchwithout pressingtheOFFpositionrst.
Note:Y oumayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting
theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.
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Figure15
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StartingtheEngine
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.
Note:Y oumayneedtorepeatthecycleforstarting
theenginewhenyoustartitforthersttimeafteryou havelledacompletelyemptyfuelsystemwithfuel.
Note:Themachinemayhavedifcultystartingunder
severecoldconditions.Whenstartingacoldmachine, keepthemachineabove-23°C(-10°F).
ShuttingOfftheEngine
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.
Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60 secondsbeforeturningthekeyswitchtotheOFF position.
Important:Startingandshuttingofftheengine
frequentlyincoldconditionscandamagethe engine.Allowthemachinetoreachnormal operatingtemperaturebeforeshuttingoffthe engine.
Figure16
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Figure17
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve
isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machinetopreventafuelleak.Beforestoringthe machine,disconnectthesparkplug(s)toprevent thepossibilityofaccidentalstarting.
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OperatingthePlatform
Youcanusethemachinewiththeplatforminthe upordownposition.Itisyourpreferenceonwhich positiontouse.
WARNING
Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause injurywhenyouraiseorlowerit.Carefully lowerorraisetheoperatorplatform,as suddenlydroppingitcouldinjureyou.
•Donotputyourhandsorngersinthe platform-pivotareawhenloweringor raisingtheoperatorplatform.
•Makesurethattheplatformissupported whenyoupullthelatchpinout.
•Makesurethatthelatchsecuresthe platformwhenfoldingitup.Pushittight againstthecushionforthelatchpinto lockintoplace.
•Keepbystandersawayfromthemachine whenraisingorloweringtheplatform.
1.Platformup
2.Platformdown
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Figure18
3.Pulltheknobouttorelease theplatform.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp
Operatethemachinewiththeplatformupforthe followingconditions:
•Usingthemachineneardrop-offs
•Usingthemachineinsmallareaswherethe
machineistoolarge
•Areaswithlow-hangingbranchesorobstacles
•Loadingthemachinefortransport
•Drivingupslopes
Toraisetheplatform,pullthebackoftheplatformup sothatthelatchpinandknoblockitintoplace.Push ittightagainstthecushionforthelatchpintolockit intoplace.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown
Operatethemachinewiththeplatformdownforthe followingconditions:
•Usingthemachineinmostareas
•Drivingacrossslopes
•Drivingdownslopes
DrivingForwardor Backward
Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.
Important:Backthemachineovercurbs,1wheel
atatime;drivingitforwardovercurbscould damagethemachine.
CAUTION
Themachinecanspinveryrapidly,andyou maylosecontrolofthemachine,causing personalinjurytoyouanddamagetothe machine.
Slowdownthemachinebeforemakingsharp turns.
Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatch pin,thenpulltheknoboutandlowertheplatform (Figure18).
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DrivingForward
1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;refertoOperating
theParkingBrake(page15).
2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.
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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:T ostop,pullthemotion-controllevers
backtotheNEUTRALposition.
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DrivingBackward
1.Movebothmotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.
2.Slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward (Figure21).
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Figure21
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SideDischargingor
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut
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 grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.
•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe machine.
•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaor mowerbladesunlessyoureleasethebail andthepowertakeoff(PTO)isoff.Rotate thekeytotheOFFposition.Alsoremove thekeyanddisconnectthewire(s)from thesparkplug(s).
Theheight-of-cutcanbeadjustedfrom38to127mm (1-1/2to5inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments.
Note:Usingaheight-of-cutunder51mm(2inches)
increasesthewearonthemower-deckbelt.Usea height-of-cutthatisgreaterthan51mm(2inches) wheneverpossible.
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Figure22
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