Toro 72980 Operator's Manual

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Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

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orotherreproductiveharm.

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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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Controls...........................................................13

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

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

BeforeOperation.................................................17

BeforeOperationSafety...................................17

AddingFuel......................................................18

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................19

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................19

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................19

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................20

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

UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................21

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................21

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

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

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................24

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

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

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................24

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

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

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

DrivingtheMachine..........................................26

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................27

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

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

AdjustingtheFlowBafeKnob.........................29

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................30

OperatingTips.................................................31

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

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

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................32

UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseV alves............32

TransportingtheMachine.................................33

Maintenance...........................................................35

MaintenanceSafety..........................................35

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........35

Lubrication..........................................................36

GreasingtheMachine.......................................36

LubricatingtheMowerDeck-LiftPivots.............36

GreasingtheMowerDeck................................37

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

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

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

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

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

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

ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)..............................43

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................44

ServicingtheElectronicFuel-Injection

System..........................................................44

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................44

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................44

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................45

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................45

ServicingtheBattery.........................................45

ServicingtheFuses..........................................47

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................47

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................47

CheckingtheRoll-BarKnobs............................47

AdjustingtheTracking......................................48

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................49

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................49

CheckingtheWheel-HubSlottedNut................49

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................50

RemovingtheClutchShim...............................50

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................52

CoolingSystemSafety.....................................52

CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil

Cooler...........................................................52

CleaningtheEngine-CoolingFinsand

Shrouds........................................................52

CheckingandCleaningtheHydraulic-Unit

Shrouds........................................................53

BrakeMaintenance.............................................53

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................53

BeltMaintenance................................................54

InspectingtheBelts..........................................54

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................54

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive

Belt................................................................56

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................56

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............56

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............57

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlDamper...............58

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlNeutral-Lock

Pivot..............................................................58

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................59

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................59

Hydraulic-FluidSpecications..........................59

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid............................59

ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand

Filters............................................................60

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................61

BladeSafety.....................................................61

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................61

LevelingtheMowerDeck..................................64

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................66

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................68

Cleaning..............................................................68

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................68

DisposingofWaste...........................................68

Storage...................................................................69

StorageSafety..................................................69

CleaningandStorage.......................................69

Troubleshooting......................................................70

Schematics.............................................................73

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIstandardB71.4-2017.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Keepbystandersandchildrenaway.

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

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

•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand

lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

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

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards,

safetyswitches,andothersafetyprotective devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperly.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucanoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslopeof hillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

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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116-1716

1.Fuel6.Hourmeter

2.Empty

3.Half

7.PTO

8.Parkingbrake

4.Full9.Neutral

5.Battery

decal107-3069

10.Operatorpresenceswitch

107-3069

1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarintheraisedandlockedpositionandweartheseat belt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;do notweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

decal112-9028

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

decal114-4466

114-4466

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116-5988

1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking brake—disengaged

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116-8283

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson

torquingthebladebolt/nutto75to81N∙m(55to60ft-lb).

1.Main(25A)3.Charge(25A)

2.PTO(10A)4.Auxiliary(15A)

decal116-8726

116-8726

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualfortherecommendedhydraulic

uid.

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120–5899

117-0346

1.Fuelleakhazard—readtheOperator'sManual;donot attempttoremovetherollbar;donotweld,drill,ormodify therollbarinanyway.

1.PowerT akeoff(PTO)3.Continuous-variable setting

2.Slow

decal117-0346

4.Fast

decal126-2055

126-2055

1.Wheellugnut—torqueto129N∙m(95ft-lb).

2.Wheelhubnut—torqueto319N∙m(235ft-lb).

3.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming

maintenance;checkthetorqueaftertherst100hoursand every500hoursafter.

117-3848

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,raiseddeector—donotoperate withoutthedeector ,dischargecover,orgrasscollection systeminplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand shieldsinplace.

decal117-3848

decal126-4398

126-4398

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Lock

3.Unlock

decal127-0326

127-0326

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

3.Removethekeyand readtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.

decal136-5508

136-5508

1.Beltrouting

decal133-8062

133-8062

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Short,lightgrass;dry conditions

decal131-1180

131-1180

3.Baggingsetting

4.Tall,densegrass;wet conditions

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1.Checkhydraulicuidevery50operatinghours.3.Checkthetirepressureevery50operatinghours.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonlubricating themachine.

4.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

decal125-9383

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.

4.Tippinghazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptheramp(inreverse)and driveforwardofftheramp.

5.Runoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehindyou whenmovinginreverse.

6.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineneardrop-offsor onslopesgreaterthan15°;onlyoperateacrossslopesless than15°.

ProductOverview

Figure4

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Transportlock

3.Parking-brakelever8.Fuelcap

4.Controls

5.Motion-controllevers

6.Rollbar

7.Seatbelt

9.Mowerdeck

10.Casterwheel

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

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Figure5

1.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)

2.Throttlecontrol

3.Malfunction-indicatorlight (MIL)

4.Hourmeter

5.Keyswitch

6.Fuses

KeySwitch

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

StartingtheEngine(page25).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure5).

ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power

HourMeter

Takeoff)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbya power-takeoff(PTO)symbol,engagesand disengagespowertothemowerblades(Figure5).

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure6).

Figure6

1.Fuelgauge(bars)4.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Batterylight

3.Hourmeter

5.Lowfuelindicatorlight

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FuelGauge

Thefuelgaugeislocatedwithinthehourmeter,and thebarslightupwhenthekeyswitchisintheON position(Figure6).

Theindicatorlightappearswhenthefuellevelislow (approximately1gallonremaininginthefueltank).

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure6).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhenthekeyswitchis turnedonandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure6).

Electronic-ControlUnit Malfunction-IndicatorLight

ForModelswithanEFIEngineOnly

Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuously monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.

Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)illuminates.

TheMIListheredlightlocatedintherightconsole panel.

OncetheMILilluminates,makeinitialtroubleshooting checks;refertotheMILsectionunderTroubleshooting

(page70).

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService Dealerisnecessary.

Motion-ControlLevers

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

Neutral-LockPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting themachine(Figure4).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

Parking-BrakeLever

Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page32).

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

Width:

60-inchDeck72-inchDeck

WithoutDeck

DeectorUp157cm(62inches)187cm(74inches)

DeectorDown192cm(76inches)222cm(88inches)

Length:

135cm(53inches)150cm(59inches)

60-inchDeck72-inchDeck

RollBar-Up

RollBar-Down

211cm(83inches)219cm(83inches)

215cm(85inches)223cm(88inches)

Height:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

179cm(71inches)119cm(47inches)

Weight:

ModelWeight

72980

72982

656kg(1,447lb)

746kg(1,644lb)

Attachments/Accessories

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

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

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.

–T opreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

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.

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.

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FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure7).

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page35).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

8).

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).

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).

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

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable(Figure10).

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Figure10

UnlatchingtheSeat

ChangingtheSeat

Tounlatchtheseat,pushtheseatlatchforward (Figure11).

Figure11

1.Seatlatch2.Seat

Suspension

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure12).

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Figure12

1.Seat-suspensionknob

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.

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Figure13

•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.

1.Wearhearingprotection.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe

blades.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect

thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.

•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse

cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe operatingarea.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand

themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan theoperator.

•Bealertandshutoffthemachineifchildrenenter

theoperatingarea.

•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look

downandallaroundforsmallchildren.

•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen

thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror backedoverbythemachine.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Donot

removeanyoftheROPScomponentsfromthe machine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Keeptherollbarinthefullyraisedandlocked

positionandalwayswearyourseatbeltwhenever therollbarisup.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobjectsbeforeyou

driveunderthem,anddonotcontactthem.

•ReplacedamagedROPScomponents.Donot

repairoralterthem.

brakingandsteering.Themachinecanslideeven ifthedrivewheelsarestopped.

•Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar

isdown.

•Wheelsdroppingoveredges,oversteepbanks,or

intowatercancausearollover,whichmayresult inseriousinjuryordeath.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;

raiseitassoonasclearancepermits.

•Intheeventofarollover,takethemachinetoan

AuthorizedServiceDealertoinspecttheROPS.

•UseonlyT oroapprovedaccessoriesand

attachmentsfortheROPS.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

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

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

•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.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.

–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.

1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15°oratareas.

2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15°andnear drop-offsorwater.

3.Water

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Figure14

4.W=Widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

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

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

Figure15

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

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Figure17

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure18

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure19).

Figure16

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure19

StartingtheEngine

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,wait15secondsbetweenattempts.Failure tofollowtheseinstructionscanburnoutthe startermotor.

Note:Y oumayneedmultipleattemptstostartthe

enginethersttimeafteraddingfueltoanemptyfuel system.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

Figure20

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Figure21

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Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalve

isclosedbeforetransportingorstoringthe machine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Engagethe parkingbrakebeforetransporting.Makesurethat youremovethekeyasthefuelpumpmayrunand causethebatterytolosecharge.

UsingtheMotion-Control

WARNING

Levers

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe

traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

3.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure23).

Figure22

1.Motion-control levers—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofthemachine

3.Forward

4.Reverse

DrivingtheMachine

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Y oucanturn1side inreversewhileyouturntheotherforward,causing themachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisgreatly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmay requiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.

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

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Figure23

DrivinginReverse

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

2.T ogoinreverse,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure24).

Figure24

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,or acompletegrass-catcherassemblymounted inplace,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe

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grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargearea ormowerbladesunlessyoumovethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,rotatethekeyswitchtotheOFF position,andremovethekeyfromthekey switch.

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhas2positions,andisusedwith thedeck-liftpedal.ThereisaLOCKpositionand anUNLOCKpositionforthetransportpositionofthe mowerdeck(Figure25).

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

Theheight-of-cutisadjustedfrom25to140mm(1 to5-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsby relocatingtheclevispinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Movethetransportlocktothelockposition.

2.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfoot,and raisethemowerdecktothetransportposition (alsothe140mm(5-1/2inch)cuttingheight position)asshowninFigure26.

3.T oadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremove thepinfromtheheight-of-cutbracket(Figure

26).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesired,and insertthepin(Figure26).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransport lock,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Figure25

Transport-LockPositions

1.Transportlockknob3.UNLOCKposition—The

2.LOCKposition—The mowerdecklocksintothe transportposition.

mowerdeckdoesnotlock intothetransportposition.

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Figure26

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Cut-of-heightpin

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3.Transportlock

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking brake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

27,Figure28,andFigure29.

Figure27

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

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Figure29

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

AdjustingtheFlowBafe Knob

Thisprocedureappliesonlytomachineswiththe owbafeknob.Certainmodelshavenutsandbolts

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insteadoftheowbafeknobthatyoucanadjustthe sameway.

Youcanadjustthemowerdischargeowfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positiontheknoband bafetogivethebestqualityofcut.

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

Figure28

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosentheknob.

4.Slidetheknobtothedesiredposition.

5.Tightentheknob.

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PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresarerecommendationsonly. Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisturecontent, andtheheightofthegrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe

mowergroundspeedisthesame,openthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefully-rearposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows:

•Short,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Dryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe

mower

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Figure31

PositionC

PositionB

Thisisthefully-forwardposition.Thesuggesteduse forthispositionisasfollows:

•Tall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Wetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

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Figure30

Usethispositionwhenbagging.Alwaysalignitwith thebloweropening.

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Figure32

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

dropontoyourlawn.T oavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckdoesnotscalp anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheight usedinthepastisgenerallythebestonetouse. Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15cm(6inches)tall, youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean acceptablequalityofcut.

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

AfterOperation

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

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

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring

ortransportingthemachine.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Usingthe

Valve

Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedundertheseat.Move theseatforwardtoaccessit.

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage.

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

Figure33

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

Drive-Wheel-Release Valves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck, whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe drive-wheel-releasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscan becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor hydraulic-driveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunits tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe drive-wheel-releasevalves.

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Thedrive-wheel-releasevalvesarelocatedinthe backofeachhydraulic-driveunit,undertheseat.

Note:Makesurethatthereleasevalvesareinthe

fullyhorizontalpositionwhenoperatingthemachine; otherwise,severedamagetothehydraulicsystem canoccur.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatetherelease-valveleversverticallytopush themachine(Figure34).

Note:Thisallowshydraulicuidtobypassthe

pump,enablingthewheelstoturn.

4.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing themachine.

Figure34

1.Verticaltopushthe machine

5.Rotatethereleasevalvelevershorizontallyto

runthemachine(Figure34).

2.Horizontaltorunthe machine

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure35).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe

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rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

TransportingtheMachine

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

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure35).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure36).

Figure36

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1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

LoadingtheMachine

Figure35

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearframewithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure37).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

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WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

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Figure37

1.Tie-downpoints

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure35).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure36).

Maintenance

MaintenanceSafety

•Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecould

accidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjureyou orotherbystanders.Removethekeyfromthe switchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

–Disengagethedrives.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

–Allowmachinecomponentstocoolbefore

performingmaintenance.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

partsorhotsurfaces.Ifpossible,donotmake adjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceitasrequired.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttopreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspillsandremovefuel-soaked

debris.

•Donotrelyonhydraulicormechanicaljacksto

supportthemachine;supportthemachinewith jackstandswheneveryouraisethemachine.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmenthardware.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Toensureoptimumperformance,useonly

genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst100hours

Aftertherst250hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthewheellug-nuttorque.

•Checkthewheel-hubslotted-nuttorque.

•Adjusttheparkingbrake.

•Changethehydraulicltersandhydraulicuid.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherollbarknobs.

•Cleantheenginescreenandtheoilcooler.

•Checkandcleanthehydraulic-unitshrouds.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Checkthetirepressure

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.

•Lubricatethemowerdeck-liftpivots.

•Checkandcleanengine-coolingnsandshrouds.

•Cleantheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replaceorcleanandgapthesparkplug.

Every250hours

Every400hours

•Aftertheinitialchange—changethehydraulic-systemltersanduidwhenusing Mobil115W50uid.(Changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyordustyconditions)

•Greasethecasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Every400hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst

Every500hours

Every600hours

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Changetheengineoilandlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthewheellug-nuttorque.

•Checkthewheel-hubslotted-nuttorque.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Adjusttheparkingbrake.

•Aftertheinitialchange—changethehydraulic-systemltersanduidwhenusing Toro®HYPR-OIL™500uid.(Changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyordustyconditions)

•Replacethesafetyairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasethepump-belt-idlerarm.

•Repackthecaster-wheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasingthecaster-wheelhubs.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Lubrication

LubricatingtheMower Deck-LiftPivots

GreasingtheMachine

Greasethemachinemoreoftenindirtyordusty conditions.

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe

tting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Uselightoilorspraylubricanttolubricatethedeck-lift pivots.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

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GreasingtheMowerDeck

ServiceInterval:Yearly—Greasethepump-belt-idler

arm.

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

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingis

done.

6.Removethehexplug.

7.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

8.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Greasethemowerdeckidler-pulleypivotuntil greasecomesoutthebottom(Figure39).

Figure39

9.Removethegreasettinginthehole.

10.Installthehexpluganddustcap(Figure41).

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Figure41

11.Greasethecaster-wheelbearings(Figure41).

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GreasingtheCasterPivots

4.Greasethedrive-belt-idlerarm(Figure40).

Figure40

5.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivots.

ServiceInterval:Every400hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

Yearly—Repackthecaster-wheelbearings (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivotsandkeepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingis done;refertoGreasingtheMachine(page36).

4.Removethehexplug.

5.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

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6.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

7.Removethegreasettingfromthehole.Install thehexplugandcap.

GreasingtheCaster-Wheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Y early

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethemowerforaccess.

4.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

5.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

Figure42

13.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

14.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

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

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

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

17.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub,and insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

18.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

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

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1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

6.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin thecasterwheel.

ats

Note:Thread-lockingcompoundhasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

7.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

8.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.

9.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose grease.

10.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

11.Iftheaxleassemblyismissingbothspacernuts, applyathread-lockingcompoundto1spacer nutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrench atsfacingoutward.

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

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

12.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesidewiththenewsealandbearing.

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawayfromthemuferandotherhot surfaces.Allowenginecomponentstocoolbefore performingmaintenance.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—Cleanthe primaryairlter(moreoftenindirty ordustyconditions).

Every400hoursoryearly,whichevercomes rst—Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoften indirtyordustyconditions).

Every600hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Replacethesafetyairlter(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure43).

Figure43

1.Safetylter

2.Primarylter

3.Air-cleanerbody

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure43).

4.Latch

5.Air-cleanercover

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

6.Removethesafetylteronlytoreplaceit.

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InspectingtheFilters

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

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

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

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

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Donotcleantheprimarylter.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifyouareinstallingnewlters,checkeachlter forshippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingtheinnerlter,carefullyslide itintothelterbody(Figure43).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure43).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure43).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every500hours—Changetheengineoiland lter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Engine-OilSpecications

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJ,

orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:4.73L(5USqt)withalter change

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure44

1.SAE304.Synthetic5W-30

2.10W-305.Vanguard 15W-50

3.5W-30

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synthetic

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine

crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay damagetheengine.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe

oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.Cleantheoilfromthellareaatthetopofthe tank(Figure45).

4.Removethedipstickandwipeitclean(Figure

45).

5.Fullyinstallthedipstick.

6.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel.

Theoilshouldbeatthefull-levelindicatoron thedipstick(Figure45).

7.Iftheoillevelislow,opentheoil-llcap(Figure

45).

8.Slowlyaddthespeciedengineoilintothetank.

Important:Donotoverll.

9.Afteraddingoil,checktheoillevel.

10.Fullyinstallthedipstick.

11.Closetheoil-llcap.

1.Dipstick

2.Fullline

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Figure45

3.Oil-llcap

4.Oiltank

ChangingtheEngineOil

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsothatitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

3.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

5.Removethedipstick(Figure45).

6.Removetheoil-draincap(Figure46).

7.Carefullylowerthedrainhoseintoadrainpan (Figure46).

8.Aftertheoildrains,installthedraincapand installthehoseintheuprightposition.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page42).

2.Opentheoil-llcapandremovetheengine-oil lter(Figure47).

Figure46

1.Drainhose3.Drainpan

2.Oil-draincap

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Figure47

1.Dipstick

2.Fullline

3.Filter

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3.Installthenewlter(Figure47).

4.Oil-llcap

5.Oiltank

4.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page40).

5.Closetheoil-llcap.

6.Startandruntheengine.

Astheenginewarmsup,checkforanyoilleaks.

7.Shutofftheengineandchecktheoillevel;refer toCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page41).

ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)

ServiceInterval:Every100hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst—Replaceor cleanandgapthesparkplug.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

TypeofSparkPlug:BriggsandStratton491055

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug(s)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Locateandremovethesparkplug(s)asshown inFigure48.

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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Figure49

InstallingtheSparkPlug(s)

Figure48

CheckingtheSparkPlug(s)

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

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Figure50

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FuelSystem Maintenance

DANGER

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

RefertoFuelSafety(page17)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.

ServicingtheElectronic Fuel-InjectionSystem

Thismachinecontainsanelectronicfuel-injection system.Itcontrolsthefuelowunderdifferent operatingconditions.

1.Fuellter

2.Hoseclamp

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Figure51

3.Fuellinetotheengine

4.Fuellinefromthefueltank

Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuously monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.

Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the LEDstatuslightilluminates.TheMIListheredlight locatedontherightsideofthehourmeter.

Oncethelightilluminates,makeinitialtroubleshooting checks;refertotheLEDstatuslightsectionunder

Troubleshooting(page70).

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService Dealerisnecessary.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every400hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineonthefront orrearsideoftheengine.

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

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogether andslidethemawayfromthelter(Figure51).

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

7.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclamps closetothelter(Figure51).

8.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

Important:Installthefuellinehosesandsecure

withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineaway fromcomponentsthatcancausefuellinedamage.

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Waitforthemachinetocooldown.

4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat (Figure51).

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

RemovingtheBattery

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure52.

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Figure52

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery , donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrombattery coulddamagethemachineandcables, causingsparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.

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

ChargingtheBattery

InstallingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfromthebattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

(1.265specicgravity).Thisisespecially importanttopreventbatterydamagewhenthe temperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page45).

2.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to 30Aorfor30minutesat10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure53).

4.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page46).

Note:Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal

postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure54).

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Figure54

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure53

1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead

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ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance,however,ifafuseblowscheckthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Thefusesarelocatedontheconsoletotherightof theseat(Figure55).

1.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefuseto removeit.

2.Installanewfuse(Figure55).

Figure55

1.Optionalaccessory(15A)4.Main(25A)

2.Charge(25A)

3.PTO(10A)

5.Console

Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Inspecttheseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationoftheretractorandbuckle.Replacethe seatbeltifitisdamaged.

CheckingtheRoll-Bar Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

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•Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandthe

knobsareingoodworkingcondition.

•Makesurethattheknobsarefullyengagedwith

therollbarintheraisedposition.

Note:Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneed

tobepushedforwardorpulledrearwardtofully engagebothknobs(Figure56andFigure57).

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

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

3.MovethethrottlemidwaybetweentheFASTand SLOWpositions.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversalltheway forwarduntiltheybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine, andremovethekey.

7.Adjustthestopplatesasneeded.

•Ifthemachinetrackstotheright,loosenthe

boltsandadjusttheleftstopplaterearward ontheleftT-slotuntilthemachinetracks straight(Figure58).

•Ifthemachinetrackstotheleft,loosenthe

boltsandadjusttherightstopplaterearward ontherightT-slotuntilthemachinetracks straight(Figure58).

1.Rollbarintheupright position

2.Roll-barknobinthe latchedposition

3.Pulltheroll-barknobout androtateit90degrees.

8.Tightenthestopplate(Figure58).

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Figure56

4.Rotatetheroll-barknob90 degrees.

5.Roll-barknobinthe unlatchedposition

6.Rollbarinthefolded position

Figure57

1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—donot operatewiththerollbarin thisposition.

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Figure58

Leftcontrollevershown

1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

CheckingtheTirePressure

CheckingtheWheelLug

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat90kPa (13psi).Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo

notrequireairpressuremaintenance.

Figure59

Nuts

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to129 N∙m(90to95ft-lb).

CheckingtheWheel-Hub SlottedNut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hours

Checkandensurethatthetorqueoftheslottednutis 286to352N∙m(211to260ft-lb).

Note:Donotuseanti-seizecompoundonwheelhub.

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Figure60

1.Slottednut

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot

RemovingtheClutchShim

Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait

forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtighten

thelocknut(Figure61).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare

at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepreloadonthebearings(Figure61).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure61.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure61).

Somelatermodelyearunitshavebeenbuiltwith clutchesthatcontainabrakeshim.Whentheclutch brakehasworntothepointwheretheclutchnolonger engagesconsistently,youcanremovetheshimto extendtheclutchlife.

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Figure62

1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell6.Re-gapshim

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brake-mountingbolt

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Usinganaircompressor,blowoutanydebris fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake spacers(Figure63).

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Figure61

3.Dustcap

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Figure63

4.Checktheconditionofthewire-harnessleads, connectors,andterminals.

Note:Cleanorrepairasnecessary.

5.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector whentheblade-controlswitch(PTO)switchis engaged.

therotorandthearmaturefaceonboth sidesofthebrakepoleasshowninFigure

66andFigure67.

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

A.Loosenbothbrake-mountingbolts1/2to1

fullturnasshowninFigure64.

Note:Donotremovethebrakepolefrom

theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepole hasworntomatchthearmatureandneeds tocontinuetomatchafteryouremovethe shimtoensureproperbraketorque.

Figure64

Note:Duetothewaytherotorandthe

armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys)it issometimesdifculttomeasurethegap accurately.

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Figure66

1.Feelergauge

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1.Brake-mountingbolt

B.Usingneedle-nosepliers,orbyhand,hold

thetabandremovetheshim(Figure65).

Note:Donotdiscardtheshimuntilthe

clutchisfunctioningproperly.

Figure65

1.Shim

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthe brakespacers.

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

N∙m(9.5to10.5ft-lb).

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Figure67

1.Feelergauge

•Ifthegapislessthan0.25mm(0.01

inch),theninstalltheshim.

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe

safetycheckinstepF.

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

i.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

ii.Makesurethatthebladesdonot

engagewiththeblade-controlswitch

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(PTO)intheOFFposition,andthat theclutchisdisengaged.

Iftheclutchdoesnotdisengage, installtheshimagain.

iii.Engageanddisengagethe

blade-controlswitch(PTO)10 consecutivetimestoensurethatthe clutchisfunctioningproperly.

E.Usinga0.25mm(0.01inch)thickfeeler

gauge,verifythatagapispresentbetween

CoolingSystem

Cleaningthe

Maintenance

CoolingSystemSafety

•Swallowingenginecoolantcancausepoisoning;

keepoutofreachfromchildrenandpets.

•Dischargeofhot,pressurizedcoolantortouching

ahotradiatorandsurroundingpartscancause severeburns.

–Alwaysallowtheenginetocoolatleast15

minutesbeforeremovingtheradiatorcap.

–Usearagwhenopeningtheradiatorcap,and

openthecapslowlytoallowsteamtoescape.

CleaningtheEngineScreen andEngine-OilCooler

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebris fromtheoilcoolerandtheenginescreen(Figure68).

Engine-CoolingFinsand Shrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Y early(whichever

comesrst)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter, andthefanhousing(Figure69).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengine parts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreen,therecoilstarter, andthefanhousing(Figure69).

Figure68

Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebris fromtheenginescreen.Thishelpsensureadequate coolingandcorrectenginespeedandreducesthe possibilityofoverheatingandmechanicaldamageto theengine(Figure65).

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Figure69

1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

2.Engineair-intakescreen

3.Bolt

5.Screw

CheckingandCleaningthe Hydraulic-UnitShrouds

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Movetheseatforward.

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromthe hydraulic-unitshrouds(Figure70).

5.Positiontheseat.

BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hours

Checktoensurethatparkingbrakeisadjusted properly.Thisproceduremustbefollowedafterthe rst100hoursorwhenabrakecomponenthasbeen removedorreplaced.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisetherearofthemachineupandsupport themachinewithjackstands.

4.Removethereartiresfromthemachine.

5.Removeanydebrisfromthebrakearea.

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6.Releasethedrivewheels;refertoUsingthe

Drive-Wheel-ReleaseValves(page32).

7.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

8.Removethespringclevispinfromtherear linkageandcaliper(Figure71).

1.Hydraulic-unitshrouds

Figure70

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Figure71

1.Rearlinkage

2.Jamnut5.Wheelhub

3.Springclevispin

9.Loosenthejamnutontherearlinkage.

10.Pushthecaliperleverforwardwithnger pressureuntilthebrakepadcontactsthehub rotor.

11.Adjusttherearlinkageuntilthespringclevispin canbeinsertedintheholeinthecaliperlever.

4.Caliper

Note:Tolengthenthelinkage,rotatetheclevis

1turnoutward.

12.Tightenthejamnutontherearlinkage(Figure

71).

13.Ensurethatthewheelhubmovesfreelybetween thecaliperbrakepads.

14.Repeatssteps8to13fortherightside.

15.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandleto theoperatingposition;refertoUsingthe

Drive-Wheel-ReleaseValves(page32).

16.Installthereartiresandtorquethelugnutsto 129N∙m(95ft-lb).

BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

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

17.Removethejackstands.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch)height ofcut.

4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure72).

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Figure72

1.Pushthetabdown.2.Removethebeltcover.

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm toremovetensionontheidlerspring(Figure73).

6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys.

7.Removethebeltguideonthespring-loaded idlerarm(Figure73).

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

73).

Figure74

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Figure73

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

6.Idler-greasetting

7.Beltguide

10.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarm(Figure73).

11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installthe idlerspring(Figure73).

Note:Makesurethatthespringendsare

seatedintheanchorgrooves.

12.Installthebeltcovers(Figure74).

1.Positionthebeltcover.3.Ensurethatthetabis underthemetalcatch.

2.Slidethebeltcoverunder

thesidecatches.

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ReplacingtheHydraulic

ControlsSystem

Pump-DriveBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page54).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack stands(Figure75).

Maintenance

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Thereare2heightpositionsforthecontrol levers—highandlow.Removetheboltstoadjustthe heightfortheoperator.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthe levers(Figure76).

4.Aligntheleversinthefront-to-rearpositionby bringingtheleverstogethertotheNEUTRAL position,andslidethemuntiltheyarealigned, thentightenthebolts(Figure77).

Figure75

1.Idlerpulley

2.Clutchpulley6.Squareholeintheidler

3.Pump-drivebelt7.Idlerspring

4.Righthydraulic-pump pulley

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarm

toremovetheidlerspring(Figure75).

6.Unhooktheidlerspringfromtheframe(Figure

75).

7.Removethebeltfromthehydraulic-unit-drive

pulleysandtheenginepulley.

8.Installthenewbeltaroundenginepulleyand

the2drivepulleys.

9.Usingaratchetinthesquareholeintheidler

arm,installtheidlerspringtotheframe(Figure

75).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page54).

5.Lefthydraulic-pumppulley

arm

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Figure76

1.Bolt(2)3.Controllever

2.Handle

4.Nut(2)

Figure77

4.Raisetherearofthemachineupandsupportit withjackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

5.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly.

6.T emporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwire harness.

7.Starttheengine,runitatfullthrottle,and disengagetheparkingbrake.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,ensurethat

theparkingbrakeisengagedandthatthe motion-controlleversareout.Youdonothave tobeintheseat.

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8.Runthemachineatleast5minuteswiththe driveleversatfullforwardspeedtobringthe hydraulicuiduptotheoperatingtemperature.

5.Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteach other,refertoAdjustingtheMotion-Control

Neutral-LockPivot(page58).

6.Repeattoadjustthecontrollevers.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlLinkage

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

WARNING

Theenginemustberunningandthedrive wheelsturningsothatyoucanperformthe adjustments.Contactwithmovingpartsor hotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury .

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothingclear ofrotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

Note:Themotion-controlleversmustbein

neutralwhileyouaremakinganyadjustments.

9.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL position.

10.Adjustthepump-control-rodlengthsbyrotating thedoublenutsontherodintheappropriate directionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepin reverse(Figure78).

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage theblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

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Figure78

1.Doublenuts

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

Note:Thewheelsshouldstopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

12.Shutoffthemachine.

13.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness andplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.

14.Removethejackstands.

15.Raisethemowerdeckandinstallthe height-of-cutpin.

16.Checkandensurethatthemachinedoes notcreepinneutralwiththeparkingbrake disengaged.

Adjustingthe Motion-ControlDamper

Youcanadjustthetopdamper-mountingbolttoobtain thedesiredmotion-controlleverresistance.Referto

Figure79formountingoptions.

Adjustingthe Motion-Control Neutral-LockPivot

Youcanadjusttheangednuttoobtainthedesired motion-controlleverresistancewhenmovingittothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.SeeFigure80foradjustment options.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesired feel.

•Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.

•Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut

3.Tightenthejamnut.

Figure79

RightMotionControlShown

1.T orquethelocknutto23N∙m(17ft-lb).Theboltmust protrudepasttheendofthelocknutaftertorquing.

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

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Figure80

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

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HydraulicSystem

6.Remove1dipstickfromthehydraulicreservoir (Figure81).

Maintenance

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

Hydraulic-Fluid

7.Wipethedipstickoffandthreadthedipstickinto thereservoir.

8.Removethedipstickandlookattheend(Figure

81).

Important:Donotoverllthehydraulic

unitswithuid,asdamagemayoccur.Do notrunthemachinewithuidbelowtheadd mark.

9.Iftheuidlevelisattheaddmark,slowlypour onlyenoughuidintothehydraulicreservoirto raisetheleveltothefullorHline.

10.Installthedipstick.

11.Repeattheprocedurefortheoppositedipstick.

Specications

Hydraulic-FluidType:T oro

hydraulicuidorMobil

HYPR-OIL

115W-50.

Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids

coulddamagethehydraulicsystem.

EachHydraulic-SystemFluidCapacity:1.5L(52

oz)persidewithlterchange

™

500

CheckingtheHydraulic Fluid

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthe

hydraulic-uidlevel.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowtheengineandthehydraulicsystemto coolfor10minutes.

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Figure81

Eitherdipstickisusedinthemachine

1.Full3.H—meanshighlevel

2.Add4.Dipsticklocationsunder seat

Note:Theoillevelonthedipstickisincorrect

whentheoilischeckedandthemachineishot.

4.Movetheseatforward.

5.Cleantheareaaroundthedipsticksof hydraulic-systemreservoirs(Figure81).

ChangingtheHydraulic FluidandFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours—Change

thehydraulicltersandhydraulic uid.

Every250hours—Aftertheinitial change—changethehydraulic-system ltersanduidwhenusingMobil115W50 uid.(Changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyordusty conditions)

Every500hours—Aftertheinitial change—changethehydraulic-system ltersanduidwhenusingT oro 500uid.(Changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyor dustyconditions)

Toreplacethehydraulicuid,theltersneedtobe removed.Replacebothatthesametime;referto

Hydraulic-FluidSpecications(page59)foruid

specications.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack stands(Figure82).

HYPR-OIL

5.Placeadrainpanunderthelter,removethe oldlter,andwipethesurfaceclean(Figure83).

™

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Figure83

Bottomviewofthemachine

1.Filterlocations

2.Hydrauliclter

6.Applyathincoatofhydraulicuidtotherubber gasketonthereplacementlter(Figure83).

Figure82

1.Jackstands

4.Removeboththemowerbeltandthepump-drive belt;refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt(page

54)andReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive Belt(page56).

7.Installthereplacementhydrauliclter.

8.Installthepump-drivebeltandthemowerbelt.

9.Removethejackstandsandlowerthemachine (Figure82).

10.Adduidtothehydraulicreservoirandcheck foranyleaks.

11.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

12.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes topurgeairfromthesystem.

13.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

14.Checktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiscold.

15.Ifrequired,adduidtothehydraulicreservoir.

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Note:Donotoverll.

Note:Thispreventsuidfromgettingonthe

belts.

MowerDeck Maintenance

BladeSafety

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating

onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

•Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets

topreservebalance.

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keeptheblades sharp.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement, youmaywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

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

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Figure84

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure84).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page63).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure84).

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure85).

Figure85

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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Figure87

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat

surface(Figure88).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

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3mm(1/8inch).

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure86).

Figure86

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure87).

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Figure88

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

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A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

than3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewith anewblade;refertoRemovingtheBlades

(page63)andInstallingtheBlades(page

63).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwitha

newblade,andthedimensionobtained continuestoexceed3mm(1/8inch),the bladespindlecouldbebent.Contactan AuthorizedServiceDealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade.

6.Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Replacethebladesiftheyhitasolidobject,orifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorbent.

1.Placeawrenchontheatofthespindleshaftor holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,bushing,andbladefrom thespindleshaft(Figure89).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure90).

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Figure91

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebushingthroughthebladewiththe bushingangeonthebottom(grass)sideofthe blade(Figure92).

Figure89

1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade5.Bladebolt

3.Flatofthespindleshaft

4.Bushing

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure90).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure90

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Figure92

1.Bushing

2.Installthebushing/bladeassemblyintothe spindleshaft(Figure93).

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1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure91).

Figure93

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1.T opspindlenut3.Bladebolt

2.Flatofthespindleshaft

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

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

LevelingtheMowerDeck

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires;referto

CheckingtheTirePressure(page49).

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatching position.

Figure94

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpin

3.Transportlock

6.Inserttheheight-adjustmentpinintothe7.6cm (3inches)cutting-heightlocation.

7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedeckto lowertothecuttingheight.

8.Raisethedischargechute.

9.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthe levelsurfacetothefronttipoftheblade(Postion A)asshowninFigure95.

Note:Themeasurementshouldread7.6mm

(3inches)

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5.Pushthedeck-liftpedalallthewayforwardand thedecklatchesatthe14cm(5-1/2inches) transportposition(Figure94).

Figure95

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1.7.6cm(3inch)atposition

Aiscorrect

2.8.3cm(3-1/4inch)at

positionBiscorrect

3.Measureherefromthe bladetiptothehard surface

4.MeasureatpositionAand Bonbothsides

10.Fine-tunetheadjustmentnutonthefront deck-liftassemblybyturningit(Figure96).

Note:T oincreasetheheight,turnthe

adjustmentnutclockwise;todecreasethe height,turnthenutcounterclockwise.

Note:Ifthefrontdecklinksdonothaveenough

adjustmenttoachieveaccuratecutheight,you canusethesingle-pointadjustmenttogain moreadjustment.

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Figure96

1.Adjustmentnut3.Reardeckadjustment

2.Jamnut4.Frontdeckadjustment

11.Toadjustthesingle-pointsystem,loosenthe 2boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate (Figure97).

Figure97

1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate

12.Ifthedeckistoolow,tightenthe single-point-adjustmentboltbyrotatingit clockwise.Ifthedeckistoohigh,loosen thesingle-point-adjustmentboltbyrotatingit counterclockwise(Figure98).

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Note:Loosenortightenthesingle-point

adjustmentboltenoughtomovethe height-of-cutplatemountingboltsatleast1/3 thelengthoftheavailabletravelintheirslots. Thisregainssomeupanddownadjustmenton eachofthe4decklinks.

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Lockoutthespring-loadeddeckarmsbeforeservicing orremovingthemowerdeck.

WARNING

Deck-liftarmassemblieshavestoredenergy. Removingthedeckwithoutreleasingthe storedenergycancauseseriousinjuryor death.

Donotattempttodisassemblethedeckfrom thefrontframewithoutlockingoutthestored energy.

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

Figure98

1.Single-pointadjustmentbolt

13.Tightenthe2boltsatthebottomofthe height-of-cutplate(Figure97).

Note:Inmostconditions,thebackbladetip

shouldbeadjusted6.4mm(1/4inch)higher thanthefront.

14.T orquethe2boltsto37to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).

15.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthe levelsurfacetothebacktipoftheblade(postion B)asshowninFigure95.

Note:Themeasurementshouldread8.3cm

(3-1/4inches)

16.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget

8.3mm(3-1/4inches)height(Figure96).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Placetheheightadjustmentpininthe7.6cm(3 inch)cutting-heightlocation.

Note:Thislocksthedeck-liftarmsinthelowest

positionwhenthedeckisremovedandthe storedenergyinthedeckspringisreleased.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetintothe squareholeinthedeckidler(Figure99).

6.Rotatethedeckidlerclockwiseandremovethe mowerbelt(Figure99).

17.Measureuntilall4sidesarethecorrectheight.

18.Tightenallofthenutsonthedeck-lift-arm assemblies.

19.Lowerthedischargechute.

8.Raisethedeckstrutsandsecuretheminthe raisedposition.

9.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe machine.

Figure99

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

6.Idlergreasetting

7.Beltguide

7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsides ofthedeckasshowninFigure100.

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Figure100

1.Rightstabilizer

2.Deckstrut(rightsideshown)

3.Removetheshoulderboltandnut.

4.Removetheshoulderboltandnut.

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ReplacingtheGrass Deector

Cleaning

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure101).

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector (Figure101).

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RaisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORT position.

DisposingofWaste

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

Figure101

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

3.Placethespacerandthespringontograss deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

5.Springinstalled

7.J-hookendofspring

Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofthe

springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebefore installingtheboltasshowninFigure101.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure101).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothe fulldownposition.

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Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

12.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page61).

13.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

A.Addapetroleum-based

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

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.

CleaningandStorage

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

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

4.Checktheparkingbrakeoperation;referto

AdjustingtheParkingBrake(page53).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page39).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

36).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe

EngineOil(page40).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page49).

9.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoChanging

theHydraulicFluidandFilters(page60).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

14.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug(s);refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(s)

(page43).Withthesparkplug(s)removedfrom

theengine,pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengine oilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarterto cranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstall thewireonthesparkplug(s).

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

10.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page46).

11.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Themalfunction-indicatorlight(MIL) comeson.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineistoohot.

2.Thereisoldfuelinthefueltank.2.Usenewfuel.

3.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisnotopen completely.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.4.Makesurethattheaircleanerand

5.Thebatteryisnotcharged.

6.Incorrectfuelltersarebeingusedor thefuelltersaredirty.

7.Theconnectionstothesensors electronic-controlunit(ECU)andfuel injectorsarenotsecuredproperly .

8.Thereislowvoltagefromthebattery.

9.Afuseisblown.9.Checkandreplaceanyblownfuses.

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

2.Theparkingbrakeisdisengaged.2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Themotion-controlleversarenotin theNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Y ouarenotsittingintheoperator’s seat.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

7.Afuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Shutofftheengineandletitcool.

3.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

precleanerareclean.Replaceif necessary.

5.Chargeorreplacethebattery.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Ensurethatyouareusingagood12V batteryandthatitisfullycharged.

3.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Sitontheoperator’sseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect position.

5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,loose,ordamaged.

10.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.

11.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly gapped.

12.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.

4.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis midwaybetweentheSLOWandFAST positions.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

8.Checktheseat-switchindicator. Replacetheseatifnecessary .

9.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanthe connectorterminalsthoroughlywith electrical-contactcleaner,apply dielectricgrease,andmakethe appropriateconnections.

10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

11.Adjustorreplacethesparkplug.

12.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themachinepullstotheleftorright(with themotion-controlleversfullyforward).

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelinthe fuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicuidlevelislowortoo hot.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

2.Changethebelt.

5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoirsor letitcooldown.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

1.Theblade(s)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalproller(ifapplicable)isnot setcorrectly .

Theundersideofthemowerdeckis dirty.

Thetirepressureisincorrect.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.

Adjustthetirepressure.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisdamaged, worn,loose,orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffthepulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,loose,or broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Thefuseisblown.1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

5.Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installthemowerbeltonthedeck pulleyandchecktheidlerpulley,idler arm,andspringforcorrectposition andfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew belt.

resistance,batterycharge,charging system,andwiringconnections,and replacecomponentsifnecessary.

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

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

Schematics

S R

PK PK

LTGR

BN V

R BK

GND

BK PK

GND

15A

IBA

FUEL SENDER

10A

(BRAKE)

SW6

PKOR R

PTO

CLUTCH

(PTO SWITCH)

SW2

LAMP

(SEAT)

SW7

(START RELAY)

TVS DIODE

(NEUT_R)

SW5

GND-S/D

MIL GND

ECU PWR

TART

(NEUT_L)

SW4

B+

KEY_S

KEY_A

SEAT

BRAKE

NEUTRAL

PTO

FUEL

START_RELAY

MAGNETO

FUEL_SOLENOID

GROUND

HOUR METER

R A

1 3

SW1

24 5

(IGNITION)

KEY SW

OPTIONAL

ACCESSORIES

587

Ignition switch terminal locations

viewed from back

OFF = no connections

ON = BRIA

TART = BRIS

BK = BLACK

BN = BROWN

BU = BLUE

GN = GREEN

GY = GREY

T GR = LIGHT GREEN

OR = ORANGE

PK = PINK

R = RED

T = TAN

V = VIOLET

W = WHITE

YW/RD

OR/WH

OR/BK

BRIGGS OIL GUARD

STARTER

BK/RD

NCNC

FUEL

PUMP

ECU

GND

SENSOR

INJECTORS

IGNITION

COILS

25A

(BRAKE

OFF)

(PTO OFF)

(OPERATOR

NOT IN SEAT)

(LH HYDRO

IN DRIVE)

(RH HYDRO

IN DRIVE)

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15A

20A

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

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

Doesthislawapplyeverywhere?

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HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

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

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

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•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

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