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Toro 72932 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3435-841RevC
ZMaster
®
Commercial3000
SeriesRidingMower
with48in,52in,60in,or72inTURBOFORCE SideDischargeMower
®
Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
*3435-841*
ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.
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.
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.
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns onresidentialorcommercialproperties.Usingthis productforpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecould provedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .
©2022—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
SerialNo.
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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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.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SlopeIndicator...................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
ProductOverview...................................................13
Controls...........................................................13
Specications..................................................15
Attachments/Accessories.................................15
BeforeOperation.................................................16
BeforeOperationSafety...................................16
AddingFuel......................................................17
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................17
BreakinginaNewMachine..............................17
UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem
(ROPS).........................................................18
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................19
PositioningtheSeat..........................................20
UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................20
ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................20
AdjustingtheRear-ShockAssemblies..............21
DuringOperation.................................................22
DuringOperationSafety...................................22
EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................24
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................24
OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch
(PTO)............................................................25
OperatingtheThrottle.......................................25
OperatingtheChoke........................................25
StartingtheEngine...........................................26
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................26
UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................27
DrivingtheMachine..........................................27
UsingtheSideDischarge.................................28
AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................29
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................30
AdjustingtheFlowBafeKnob.........................30
PositioningtheFlowBafe................................31
OperatingTips.................................................32
AfterOperation....................................................33
AfterOperationSafety......................................33
UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................33
UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves............33
TransportingtheMachine.................................34
Maintenance...........................................................36
MaintenanceSafety..........................................36
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........36
Lubrication..........................................................38
GreasingtheMachine.......................................38
LubricatingtheMowerDeck-LiftPivots.............38
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GreasingtheMowerDeck................................38
GreasingtheCasterPivots...............................39
GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................40
EngineMaintenance...........................................41
EngineSafety...................................................41
IdentifyingtheEngine.......................................41
ServicingaKawasaki
ServicingaKohler
CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................51
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................52
ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................52
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................52
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................53
ElectricalSystemSafety...................................53
ServicingtheBattery.........................................53
ServicingtheFuses..........................................55
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................55
CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................55
CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................55
AdjustingtheTracking......................................56
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................57
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................57
CheckingtheWheel-HubSlottedNut................57
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................57
RemovingtheClutchShim...............................58
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................60
CoolingSystemSafety.....................................60
CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil
Cooler...........................................................60
CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand
Shrouds........................................................60
CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic-Unit
Shrouds........................................................61
BrakeMaintenance.............................................61
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................61
BeltMaintenance................................................62
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Engine..........................41
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Engine...............................46
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InspectingtheBelts..........................................62
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................62
ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive
Belt................................................................63
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................64
AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............64
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............65
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............66
AdjustingtheMotion-ControlNeutral-Lock
Pivot..............................................................66
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................67
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................67
Hydraulic-FluidSpecications..........................67
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................67
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filters............................................................68
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................69
BladeSafety.....................................................69
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................69
LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................72
RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................74
ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................75
Cleaning..............................................................76
CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................76
CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................76
DisposingofWaste...........................................76
Storage...................................................................77
StorageSafety..................................................77
CleaningandStorage.......................................77
Troubleshooting......................................................78
Schematics.............................................................80
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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decal114-4466
114-4466
decal107-3069
107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
1.Main,25A
2.PTO,10A
3.Charge,25A
4.Auxiliary,15A
116-1716
1.Fuel6.Hourmeter
2.Empty
3.Half
4.Full9.Neutral
5.Battery
7.PTO
8.Parkingbrake
10.Operatorpresenceswitch
decal116-1716
110-2067
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.
decal116-5988
116-5988
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged
decal110-2067
decal112-9028
decal116-8283
116-8283
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson
torquingthebladebolt/nutto75to81N∙m(55to60ft-lb).
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116-8726
1.ReadtheOperator’sManualfortherecommendedhydraulic uid.
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.
decal126-2055
126-2055
1.Wheellugnut—torqueto129N∙m(95ft-lb).
2.Wheelhubnut—torqueto319N∙m(235ft-lb).
3.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming maintenance;checkthetorqueaftertherst100hoursand every500hoursafter.
117-0346
1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drillormodify therollbarinanyway.
decal117-0346
decal133-8062
133-8062
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decal126-4398
126-4398
121-7551
1.Powertakeoff(PTO)4.Continuousvariable
setting
2.Choke5.Slow
3.Fast
1.ReadtheOperator’s
3.Unlock
Manual.
2.Lock
decal121-7551
decal127-0326
127-0326
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
2.Heightofcut
3.Removethekeyand readtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.
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131-1180
decal131-1180
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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125-9383
1.Checkhydraulicuidevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.
2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating themachine.
4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.
decal125-9383
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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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ProductOverview
Figure4
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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Figure5
1.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)
2.Chokecontrol
3.Throttlecontrol6.Fuses
KeySwitch
Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.Referto
StartingtheEngine(page26).
4.Hour meter/Safety-interlock display
5.Keyswitch
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure5).
ChokeControl
Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.
Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)
Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine
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isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure6).
Figure6
1.Fuelgauge(bars)4.Safety-interlocksymbols
2.Batterylight
3.Hourmeter
5.Lowfuelindicatorlight
FuelGauge
themachine(Figure27).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.
Parking-BrakeLever
Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.
Fuel-ShutoffValve
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff
Valve(page33).
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Thefuelgaugeislocatedwithinthehourmeter,and thebarslightupwhenthekeyswitchisintheON position(Figure6).
Theindicatorlightappearswhenthefuellevelislow (approximately1gallonremaininginthefueltank).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure6).
Battery-IndicatorLight
IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhenthekeyswitchis turnedonandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure6).
Motion-ControlLevers
Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).
Neutral-LockPosition
Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting
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Specications
Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Width
48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
Withoutthedeck
Deectorup
Deectordown
Length
Rollbarup
Rollbardown
116cm122cm135cm150cm
(46inches)(48inches)(53inches)(59inches)
137cm137cm157cm187cm
(54inches)(54inches)(62inches)(74inches)
161cm173cm192cm222cm
(64inches)(68inches)(76inches)(88inches)
48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
201cm201cm211cm219cm
(79inches)(79inches)(83inches)(86inches)
206cm206cm215cm223cm
(81inches)(81inches)(85inches)(88inches)
Height
48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck72-inchDeck
178cm178cm179cm179cm
Rollbarup
(70inches)(70inches)(71inches)(71inches)
118cm1 18cm1 19cm119cm
Rollbardown
(47inches)(47inches)(47inches)(47inches)
Weight
ModelWeight
72949
72950
72952
72959
72932
72936
72949HD
Attachments/Accessories
495kg(1,092lb)
541kg(1,193lb)
475kg(1,048lb)
588kg(1,296lb)
565kg(1,246lb)
589kg(1,298lb)
492kg(1,085lb)
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT orodistributororgoto
www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
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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.
–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthe
fuel,removethemachinefromthetruckor trailerandrefuelitontheground,awayfrom allvehicles.Ifthisisnotpossible,placea portablefuelcontainerontheground,away fromallvehicles,andllit;thenrefuelthe machinefromthefuelcontainerratherthan fromafuel-dispensernozzle.
–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.
•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.Tominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
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Figure7
PerformingDaily Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page36).
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
Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .
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.
1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.
2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controlleverout oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatfor theothercontrollever.
3.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,disengage theparkingbrake,engagetheblade-control switch(PTO),andriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldshutoff.
4.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,center eithermotioncontrolandmove(forwardor reverse);theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor othermotioncontrol.
5.Sitontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.
Figure9
1.Indicatorsdisplaywhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition
TestingtheSafety-Interlock System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
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PositioningtheSeat
Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure10).
MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystem
Tounlatchtheseat,pushtheseatlatchforward (Figure12).
UnlatchingtheSeat
MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystem
Figure10
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1.Seatlatch2.Seat
Figure12
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ChangingtheSeat Suspension
MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly
Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.
Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure13).
Figure11
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1.Seat-suspensionknob
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Figure13
AdjustingtheRear-Shock Assemblies
MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly
TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide asmoothandcomfortableride.Youcanadjustthe rear2-shockassembliestoquicklyandeasilychange thesuspensionsystem.Positionthesuspension systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.
Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave detentpositionsforreference.Youcanpositionthe rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjustin thedetentpositions.Thefollowinggraphicshowsthe positionforasoftorrmrideandthedifferentdetent positions(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots
2.Softestposition
Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock
assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.
Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure15).
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Figure15
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DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal
injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting
units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.
•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.
–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.
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Figure16
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.
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•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look
downandallaroundforsmallchildren.
•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen
thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror backedoverbythemachine.
RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety
•TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Donot
removeanyoftheROPScomponentsfromthe machine.
•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou
canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.
•Keeptherollbarinthefullyraisedandlocked
positionandalwayswearyourseatbeltwhenever therollbarisup.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobjectsbeforeyou
driveunderthem,anddonotcontactthem.
•ReplacedamagedROPScomponents.Donot
repairoralterthem.
•Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar
isdown.
•Wheelsdroppingoveredges,oversteepbanks,or
intowatercancausearollover,whichmayresult inseriousinjuryordeath.
•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;
raiseitassoonasclearancepermits.
•Intheeventofarollover,takethemachinetoan
AuthorizedServiceDealertoinspecttheROPS.
•UseonlyT oroapprovedaccessoriesand
attachmentsfortheROPS.
–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.
•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground
whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe machineonaslope,dothefollowing:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine.
–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleofthearea.
–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.
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Figure17
OperatingtheParking Brake
Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.
EngagingtheParkingBrake
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
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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(Figure18).
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Figure19
DisengagingtheParkingBrake
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Figure20
1.Stephere.
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Figure18
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OperatingtheMower
OperatingtheChoke
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.
EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)
Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with
thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.
Figure21
Usethechoketostartacoldengine.
1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure24).
2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure24).
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DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)
Figure22
OperatingtheThrottle
YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure23).
AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.
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Figure24
1.ONposition2.OFFposition
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Figure23
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StartingtheEngine
Important:Donotengagethestarterformore
than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.
Note:Y oumayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe
enginethersttimeafteraddingfueltoanemptyfuel system.
Figure25
ShuttingOfftheEngine
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
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Figure26
Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve
isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Engagethe parkingbrakebeforetransporting.Makesurethat youremovethekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunand causethebatterytolosecharge.
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Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.
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