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Toro 72906 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3435-837RevB
ZMaster
®
Professional5000or
6000SeriesRidingMower
with48in,52in,60in,or72inTURBOFORCE Mower
®
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3435-837*
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Usingthis productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
Visitwww.Toro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.
©2021—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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Figure1
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
PrintedintheUSA
AllRightsReserved
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)appearsbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessagesthatyoumustfollowtoavoid accidents.Thissymbolwillappearwiththeword Danger,Warning,orCaution.
•Dangerindicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath orseriousinjury.
•Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin deathorseriousinjury.
•Cautionindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminoror moderateinjury.
Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Contents
Safety.......................................................................5
GeneralSafety...................................................5
SlopeIndicator...................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
ProductOverview...................................................15
Controls...........................................................15
Specications..................................................17
MachineswithSideDischarge..........................17
MachineswithRearDischarge.........................17
Attachments/Accessories.................................17
BeforeOperation.................................................18
BeforeOperationSafety...................................18
AddingFuel......................................................19
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................19
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................19
UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem
(ROPS).........................................................20
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................21
PositioningtheSeat..........................................22
UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................22
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ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................23
AdjustingtheRear-ShockAssemblies..............23
DuringOperation.................................................24
DuringOperationSafety...................................24
EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................26
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................27
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................27
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................28
StartingtheEngine...........................................29
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................29
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................30
DrivingtheMachine..........................................30
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................31
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................32
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................33
AdjustingtheSkid(s).........................................34
AdjustingtheFlowBafeKnob.........................34
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................35
OperatingTips.................................................36
AfterOperation....................................................37
AfterOperationSafety......................................37
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................37
UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves............37
TransportingtheMachine.................................38
Maintenance...........................................................40
MaintenanceSafety..........................................40
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........40
Lubrication..........................................................42
GreasingtheMachine.......................................42
LubricatingtheMowerDeck-LiftPivots.............42
GreasingtheMowerDeck................................42
GreasingtheCasterPivots...............................44
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................44
EngineMaintenance...........................................45
EngineSafety...................................................45
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ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................45
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................46
ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)..............................49
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................50
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................50
ServicingtheElectronicFuel-Injection
System..........................................................50
ReplacingtheLow-PressureFuel
Filter..............................................................50
ServicingtheHigh-PressureFuelFilter.............51
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................51
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................51
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................51
ServicingtheBattery.........................................51
ServicingtheFuses..........................................53
Jump-StartingtheMachine...............................53
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................55
CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................55
CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................55
AdjustingtheTracking......................................56
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................56
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................56
CheckingtheWheel-HubSlottedNut................57
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................57
RemovingtheClutchShim...............................57
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................59
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................59
CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil
Cooler...........................................................59
CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand
Shrouds........................................................60
CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic-Unit
Shrouds........................................................60
BrakeMaintenance.............................................61
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................61
BeltMaintenance................................................62
InspectingtheBelts..........................................62
ReplacingtheMowerBeltforSide-Discharge
MowerDecks................................................62
ReplacingtheMowerBeltforRear-Discharge
MowerDecks................................................63
ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive
Belt................................................................64
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................65
AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............65
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............66
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............67
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlNeutral-Lock
Pivot..............................................................67
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................68
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................68
Hydraulic-FluidSpecications..........................68
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................68
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filters............................................................69
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................70
BladeSafety.....................................................70
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................70
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................73
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................76
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................77
Cleaning..............................................................78
CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................78
CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................78
DisposingofWaste...........................................78
Storage...................................................................79
StorageSafety..................................................79
CleaningandStorage.......................................79
Troubleshooting......................................................80
Schematics.............................................................83
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Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIstandardB71.4-2017.
GeneralSafety
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis
Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenaway.
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Allowonlypeople whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperateor servicethemachine.
•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15°.
•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards,
safetyswitches,andothersafetyprotective devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperly.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.
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SlopeIndicator
Figure3
Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .
decalbatterysymbols
1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway
fromthebattery .
2.Nore,opename,or smoking
7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.
4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
5.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
10.Containslead;donot discard
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decal99-8936
99-8936
1.Machinespeed4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decaloemmarkt
decal106-2655
106-2655
1.Warning—donottouchorapproachmovingbelts;remove thekeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
decal58-6520
58-6520
1.Grease
106-5517
decal106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
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decal107-3069
107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully .
decal110-2067
110-2067
decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.
MachineswithMyRide™Only
decal115-9625
115-9625
109-6036
RearDischargeMachinesOnly
1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.
2.Removethekeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.
3.Heightofcut
1.Parking
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
brake—disengaged
decal116-8283
decal109-6036
116-8283
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto75to81N∙m(55to60ft-lb).
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MachineswithoutMyRide™Only
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal116-5988
116-5988
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged
116-8726
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualfortherecommendedhydraulic
uid.
decal117-0346
117-0346
1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drillormodify therollbarinanyway.
decal116-8726
decal117-3848
117-3848
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .
2.Thrownobjecthazard,raiseddeector—donotoperate withoutthedeector ,dischargecover,orgrasscollection systeminplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand shieldsinplace.
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125-9383
1.Checkhydraulicuidevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.
2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating themachine.
decal126-2055
4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
126-2055
1.Wheellugnut—torqueto129N∙m(95ft-lb).
2.Wheelhubnut—torqueto319N∙m(235ft-lb).
3.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming maintenance;checkthetorqueaftertherst100hoursand every500hoursafter.
decal125-9383
1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.
2.Lock
1.Warning—hotpulley;allowtocool.
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decal126-4398
126-4398
3.Unlock
decal126-4659
126-4659
126-5641
1.PTO4.Operator-presenceswitch
2.Parkingbrake
3.Neutral
5.Seeuser’sguidefor operatingconditioncode
MachineswithRearDischargeOnly
g224114
decal140-1198
140-1198
126-7875
1.Fuselocation4.Auxiliary,15A
2.Relaylocation
3.Main,20A
5.Startrelay
6.Notused
MachineswithSideDischargeOnly
1.Rotatethenutclockwise toremove.
decal126-7875
2.Attention—readthe Operator’sManual.
decal127-6663
127-6663
1.Warning—readthe Operator'sManual.
2.Crushinghazard—engage theparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andremove thekey;supportthe machineusingjackstands.
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Heightofcut
decal127-0326
127-0326
3.Removethekeyand readtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.
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MachineswithSideDischargeOnly
131-1180
decal131-1180
MachineswithSideDischargeOnly
decal136-5508
136-5508
1.Beltrouting
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Short,lightgrass;dry conditions
MachineswithMyRide™Only
3.Baggingsetting
4.Tall,densegrass;wet conditions
132-5063
1.Camlock2.Camunlock
decal132-5063
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132-0871
Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum
recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.
decal132-0871
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;alloperatorsshould betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine;wearhearing protection.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .
MachineswithMyRide™Only
4.Tippinghazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptheramp(inreverse)and driveforwardofftheramp.
5.Runoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehindyou whenmovinginreverse.
6.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor onslopesgreaterthan15°;onlyoperateacrossslopesless than15°.
decal132-5067
132-5067
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1.Fast4.Engine—stop
2.Slow
3.PTO
MachineswithRearDischargeOnly
136-5522
decal137-9208
137-9208
5.Engine—run
6.Engine—start
decal136-5522
1.Beltrouting;readtheOperator’sManualforgreasing information.
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ProductOverview
Figure4
SideDischargeMachineShown
1.Side-dischargedeector
2.Height-of-cutdeck-lift pedal
3.Parking-brakelever10.Fuelcap
4.Transportlock11.Mowerdeck
5.Controls12.Casterwheel
6.Motion-controllevers13.Front-shockassembly
7.Rollbar
8.Rear-shockassembly
9.Seatbelt
(machineswithMyRide™ only)
(machineswithMyRide™ only)
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.
ControlPanel
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1.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)
2.Throttlecontrol4.Keyswitch
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
StartingtheEngine(page29).
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure5).
Figure5
3.Hour meter/Safety-interlock display
ChokeControl
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure6).
Thehourmeterdisplayswhenyouareoperating themachineandmomentarilywhenyoushutoffthe engine.Thedisplayturnsoffafter5minutes.
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RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.
Figure6
1.Safety-interlockindicators3.Informationscreen
2.LEDstatuslight
LEDStatusLight
TheLEDismulti-coloredtoindicatethesystemstatus andislocatedontherightsideofthepanel.
themachine(Figure27).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
Parking-BrakeLever
Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff
g231075
Valve(page37).
•SolidGreen—indicatesnormaloperatingactivity.
•BlinkingRed—indicatesafaultisactive.
•BlinkingGreenandOrange—indicatesaclutch
resetisrequired.
•SolidRed—indicatesmaintenanceisrequired.
RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.
FuelGauge
Whenthefuel-tanklevelislow,theLEDstatuslight ashesaredlightandthefuel-levelsymbolonthe screenashes.
RefertotheSoftwareGuideformoreinformation.
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicatewith ablackbarthattheinterlockcomponentispositioned correctly(Figure6).
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
Neutral-LockPosition
Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
MachineswithSideDischarge
Width:
48-inch Deck
Without Deck
Deector Up
Deector Down
116cm116cm135cm150cm
(46 inches)
137cm146cm157cm187cm
(54 inches)
161cm172cm192cm222cm
(64 inches)
Length:
48-inch Deck
Roll Bar—Up
Roll Bar—Down
201cm201cm211cm219cm
(79 inches)
206cm206cm215cm223cm
(81 inches)
Height:
RollBar—UpRollBar—Down
179.1cm(70.5inches)118.9cm(46.8inches)
52-inch Deck
(46 inches)
(58 inches)
(68 inches)
52-inch Deck
(79 inches)
(81 inches)
MachineswithRearDischarge
Width:
60-inch Deck
(53 inches)
(62 inches)
(76 inches)
60-inch Deck
(83 inches)
(85 inches)
72-inch Deck
WithoutMower
(59 inches)
(74 inches)
(88 inches)
72-inch Deck
Deck
WithMowerDeck
Length:
RollBar-Up
RollBar-Down
60-inchMower Deck
134.6cm150.1cm
(53.0inches)(59.1inches)
168.4cm199.0cm
(66.3inches)(78.3inches)
60-inchMower Deck
221.6cm(87.25 inches)
226.0cm(88.95 inches)
72-inchMower Deck
72-inchMower Deck
221.6cm(87.25 inches)
226.0cm(88.95 inches)
Height:
(86 inches)
(88 inches)
RollBar-UpRollBar-Down
179.1cm(70.5inches)118.9cm(46.8inches)
Weight:
ModelWeight
60-inchMowerDeck
72-inchMowerDeck
577kg(1,271lb)
606kg(1,335lb)
Weight:
ModelWeight
48-inchMowerDeck
52-inchMowerDeck
60-inchMowerDeck
72-inchMowerDeck
508kg(1,120lb)
533kg(1,174lb)
569kg(1,255lb)
612kg(1,350lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine couldthrow.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety
switches,andguardsareattachedandworking properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool beforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,or storingit.
•Beforemowing,inspectthemachinetoensure
thatthecuttingassembliesareworkingproperly .
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate
equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose jewelry.
•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.
•Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.Shutoffthemachineand attachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.
•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.
FuelSafety
•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,
placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.
–Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan
openameorsparks.
–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe
tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe
engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep
itoutofthereachofchildren.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors. –Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundandawayfromyour vehiclebeforelling.
•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer
andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.
•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith
therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.
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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.
Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.
•Donotaddoiltogasoline.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby
thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditives
containingmethanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
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Figure7
PerformingDaily Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page40).
BreakinginaNewMachine
Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mower decksanddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhen new,placingadditionalloadontheengine.Allow 40to50hoursofbreak-intimefornewmachinesto developfullpowerandbestperformance.
4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.
5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure7).
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Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)
WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.
Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances (i.e.,branches,doorways,electricalwires) beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo notcontactthem.
LoweringtheRollBar
Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen
absolutelynecessary.
1.T olowertherollbar,applyforwardpressureto theupperpartoftherollbar.
2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90degrees sotheyarenotengaged(Figure8).
3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure
8).
Figure8
1.Rollbarintheupright position
2.ROPSknobinthelatched position
3.PulltheROPSknobout.6.Rollbarinthefolded
4.RotatetheROPSknob90 degrees.
5.ROPSknobinthe unlatchedposition
position
RaisingtheRollBar
Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll
barintheraisedposition.
1.Raisetherollbartotheoperatingpositionand rotatetheknobsuntiltheymovepartiallyinto thegrooves(Figure8).
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2.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarsothatthepins snapintopositionwhentheholesalignwiththe pins(Figure8).
3.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpins areengaged.
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UsingtheSafety-Interlock System
WARNING
Ifthesafety-interlockswitchesare disconnectedordamaged,themachinecould operateunexpectedly,causingpersonal injury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.
Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem
Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunlessthefollowingoccurs:
•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.
•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewhenthemotion-controlleversare movedfromtheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe parkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefromtheseat whenthePTOisengaged.
Thehourmeterhasindicatorstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,an indicatordisplaysonthescreen.
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Figure10
Smarthourmetershown
1.Indicatorsdisplaywhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition.
TestingtheSafety-Interlock System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .
1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.
2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and
movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controlleverout oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatfor theothercontrollever.
Figure9
Standardhourmetershown
1.Indicatorsdisplaywhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition.
3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,disengage theparkingbrake,engagetheblade-control switch(PTO),andriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldshutoff.
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4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,center eithermotioncontrolandmove(forwardor reverse);theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor othermotioncontrol.
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5.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.
PositioningtheSeat
Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure11).
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Figure11
UnlatchingtheSeat
MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystem
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Figure12
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MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystem
Tounlatchtheseat,pushtheseatlatchforward (Figure13).
Figure13
1.Seatlatch2.Seat
ChangingtheSeat Suspension
AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies
MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly
TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide asmoothandcomfortableride.Youcanadjustthe rear2-shockassembliestoquicklyandeasilychange thesuspensionsystem.Positionthesuspension systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.
Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave
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detentpositionsforreference.Youcanpositionthe rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjustin thedetentpositions.Thefollowinggraphicshowsthe positionforasoftorrmrideandthedifferentdetent positions(Figure15).
MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly
Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.
Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure14).
Figure14
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Figure15
1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots
2.Softestposition
Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock
assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.
Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure16).
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1.Seat-suspensionknob
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Figure16
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
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•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal
injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.
•Donotmowwiththedischargedeector
raised,removed,oralteredunlessthereisa grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.
•Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou beforemovingthemachineinreverse.
•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.
•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey (ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.Make allnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.
•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns
andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe
following:
–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface. –Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe
attachments.
–Engagetheparkingbrake.
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–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.
•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.
Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.
•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.
•Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat
thehitchpoint.
•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand
safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.
•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
byToro.
•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.
•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look
downandallaroundforsmallchildren.
•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen
thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror backedoverbythemachine.
RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety
•TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Donot
removeanyoftheROPScomponentsfromthe machine.
•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou
canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.
•Keeptherollbarinthefullyraisedandlocked
positionandalwayswearyourseatbeltwhenever therollbarisup.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobjectsbeforeyou
driveunderthem,anddonotcontactthem.
Figure17
1.Wearhearingprotection.
•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,
drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.
•Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe
blades.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.
•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse
cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe operatingarea.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor
overspeedtheengine.
•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand
themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan theoperator.
•Bealertandshutoffthemachineifchildrenenter
theoperatingarea.
•ReplacedamagedROPScomponents.Donot
repairoralterthem.
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•Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar
isdown.
•Wheelsdroppingoveredges,oversteepbanks,or
intowatercancausearollover,whichmayresult inseriousinjuryordeath.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;
raiseitassoonasclearancepermits.
•Intheeventofarollover,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealertoinspecttheROPS.
•UseonlyToroapprovedaccessoriesand
attachmentsfortheROPS.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe machineonaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleofthearea.
–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.
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–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachineon aslope.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches, embankments,water,orotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalk-behind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.
•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon
slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwet grass,acrossslopes,ordownhillmaycausethe machinetolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothe drivewheelsmayresultinslidingandalossof brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.T all grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor
attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.
Figure18
1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15°oratareas.
2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15°andnear drop-offsorwater.
3.Water
4.W=Widthofthemachine
5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.
EnteringtheOperator’s Position
Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintothe operator’sposition(Figure19).
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•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground
whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.
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Figure19
1.Stephere.
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