Toro 74000 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3447-643RevB

ZMaster

4000SeriesRiding

Mower

With48in,52in,60in,or72inTURBO FORCE®Mower

ModelNo.74000—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74000TA—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74002—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74004—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74010—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74015—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74020—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74022—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74035—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74050—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74050TA—SerialNo.400000000andUp ModelNo.74052—SerialNo.400000000andUp

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*3447-643*

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance, andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough theenginemanufacturer.

Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.

GrossorNetTorque:Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

Visitwww.T oro.comforproductsafetyandoperation trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,helpnding adealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

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

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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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

Contents

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

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

SlopeIndicator...................................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6

ProductOverview...................................................12

Controls...........................................................12

Specications..................................................14

Attachments/Accessories.................................14

BeforeOperation.................................................15

BeforeOperationSafety...................................15

AddingFuel......................................................16

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................16

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................17

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................17

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................18

PositioningtheSeat..........................................19

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................19

AdjustingtheRear-ShockAssemblies..............19

DuringOperation.................................................20

DuringOperationSafety...................................20

EnteringtheOperator’sPosition.......................23

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................23

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

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

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

OperatingtheChoke........................................24

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

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

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

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

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

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

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...............................29

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

OperatingTips.................................................30

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

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

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................31

UsingtheDrive-WheelReleaseValves.............31

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

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

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

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

Lubrication..........................................................37

GreasingtheMachine.......................................37

LubricatingtheMowerDeck-LiftPivots.............37

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

GreasingtheCaster-WheelHubs.....................37

sa-black

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

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

IdentifyingtheEngine.......................................39

ServicingaKawasaki

ServicingaKohler

CleaningtheEngineScreen.............................50

CheckingtheSparkArrester.............................50

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................50

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................50

ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................51

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................51

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................51

ServicingtheBattery.........................................51

ServicingtheFuses..........................................53

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................54

CheckingtheSeatBelt.....................................54

AdjustingtheTracking......................................54

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................55

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................55

BrakeMaintenance.............................................55

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................55

BeltMaintenance................................................56

InspectingtheBelts..........................................56

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................56

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-Drive

Belt................................................................57

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................58

AdjustingtheControl-HandlePosition..............58

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage...............59

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................60

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................60

Hydraulic-FluidSpecications..........................60

CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................61

ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand

Filters............................................................61

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem.........................63

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................64

BladeSafety.....................................................64

Engine..........................40

Engine...............................45

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................64

AdjustingtheSide-to-SideLevelingandthe

BladeSlope..................................................67

RemovingtheMowerDeck...............................69

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................70

Cleaning..............................................................70

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................70

CleaningtheSuspensionSystem.....................70

DisposingofWaste...........................................70

Storage...................................................................71

StorageSafety..................................................71

CleaningandStorage.......................................71

Troubleshooting......................................................72

Schematics.............................................................75

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.

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery .

decaloemmarkt

decal99-8936

99-8936

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

decalbatterysymbols

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

fromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard

decal106-5517

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

decal115-9625

115-9625

decal107-3069

107-3069

1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

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

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully .

1.Parking

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

brake—disengaged

116-5610

1.Hourmeter4.Neutral

2.Powertake-off(PTO)5.Operatorpresenceswitch

3.Parkingbrake6.Battery

decal116-5610

decal116-8283

116-8283

decal109-6035

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

109-6035

117-3848

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .

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

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

126-4363

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement hazard,belt.Shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore adjusting,servicingorcleaningthemachine.

decal117-3848

decal127-0326

127-0326

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

3.Removethekeyand readtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.

decal133-8062

133-8062

decal126-4363

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual

decal126-9939

126-9939

2.Filltobottomofllerneck; warning–donotoverllthe tank

decal139-6699

139-6699

1.Heightofcut

Decal144-0405isformachinesnotequippedwithan optionalheadlight.

144-0405

1.Headlights3.Enginespeed—slow

2.Enginespeed—fast

Decal144-6569isformachinesequippedwitha headlight.

decal144-0405

decal144-6569

144-6569

1.Headlights3.Enginespeed—slow

2.Enginespeed—fast

144-2669

1.Checktheengine-oillevel.4.Greasethecasterwheel.

2.Checkthehydraulic-uid level.

5.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.

3.Checkthetirepressure.

144-2687

1.Tractionbeltrouting

decal144-2669

decal144-2687

Decal126-8383isformachineswithoutMyRideonly.

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Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.

decal126-8383

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis machineunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthehand,mowerblade; entanglementhazardofthehand,belt—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Ramphazard—donotusedualrampswhenloadingontoa trailer;use1rampwideenoughforthemachine;usearamp withaslopelessthan15°;backuptherampwhenloadingthe machineanddriveforwardofftherampwhenunloading.

4.Runover/backoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;look behindyouwhenmowinginreverse.

5.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .

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

Decal132-0871isformachineswithMyRideonly.

132-0871

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

decal132-0871

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;alloperatorsshould betrainedbeforeoperatingthemachine;wearhearing protection.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway .

Decal132-5067isformachineswithMyRideonly.

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

5.Runoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehindyou whenmovinginreverse.

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

decal132-5067

132-5067

ProductOverview

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

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Figure4

1.Height-of-cutpositions

2.Controls

3.Motion-controllevers9.Mowerdeck

4.Electricdecklift(certain modelsonly)

5.Rollbar11.Anti-scalproller

6.Shockassembly (machineswithMyRide only)

7.Fuelcap

8.Parking-brakelever

10.Casterwheel

Figure5

1.Keyswitch

2.Blade-controlswitch (powertakeoff)

3.Throttlecontrol

4.Lightswitch(formodels withlightsonly)—optional kitforothermodels

5.Hourmeter

6.Chokecontrol(for carburetedmodelsonly)

KeySwitch

Thekeyswitch,usedtostartandshutofftheengine, has3positions:OFF,RUN,andST ART.Referto

StartingtheEngine(page25).

LightSwitch

ForModelswithLightsOnly

UsethelightswitchtoturnthelightstotheONposition orOFFposition(Figure5).

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ChokeControl

Usethechokecontroltostartacoldengine.

ThrottleControl

Electronic-ControlUnit

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure5).

Blade-ControlSwitch(Power Takeoff)

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

HourMeter

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

Malfunction-IndicatorLight

ForModelswithanEFIEngineOnly

Theelectronic-controlunit(ECU)continuously monitorstheoperationoftheEFIsystem.

Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the malfunction-indicatorlight(MIL)illuminates.

TheMIListheredlightlocatedintherightconsole panel.

OncetheMILilluminates,makeinitialtroubleshooting checks;refertotheMILsectionunderTroubleshooting

(page72).

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,further diagnosisandservicingbyanAuthorizedService Dealerisnecessary.

Motion-ControlLevers

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

Figure6

1.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Hourmeter

3.Batterylight

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure6).

Battery-IndicatorLight

IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Neutral-LockPosition

Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardfromthe centertotheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwhenexiting themachine(Figure26).Alwayspositionthe motion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition

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whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

Parking-BrakeLever

Wheneveryoushutofftheengine,engagetheparking braketopreventaccidentalmovementofthemachine.

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvewhentransportingor storingthemachine;refertoUsingtheFuel-Shutoff

Valve(page31).

Thebatterylightturnsonwhenthekeyswitchis turnedonandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrect operatinglevel(Figure6).

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Width

48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck72-inchDeck

Withoutmowerdeck

Deectorup141cm(55-7/16inches)150cm(58-15/16inches)166cm(65-1/2inches)192cm(75-5/8inches)

Deectordown160cm(63-1/8inches)171cm(67-3/16inches)191cm(75-1/4inches)223cm(87-5/8inches)

Deectorremoved132cm(52-1/8inches)141cm(55-5/8inches)156cm(61-5/8inches)187cm(73-11/16

Length

48-inch,52-inch,and60-inchMachines72-inchMachines

24-inchTires26-inchTires26-inchTires

219cm(86-5/16inches)220cm(86-1/2inches)227cm(89-5/16inches)

Height

RollBar—Up

RollBar—Down(MyRide)126cm(49-1/2inches)129cm(50-13/16inches)

RollBar—Down(Non-MyRide)118cm(46-3/8inches)129cm(50-13/16inches)

129cm(50-15/16 inches)

Machineswith24-inchtiresMachineswith26-inchtires

182cm(71-5/8inches)185cm(73inches)

137cm(53-7/8inches)140cm(55inches)150cm(58-15/16

inches)

Weight

48-inchmachines52-inchmachines60-inchmachines72-inchmachines

512kg(1,130lb)531to540kg(1,170to1,190lb)535to590kg(1,180to1,300

lb)

617kg(1,360lb)

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachinetoenhance andexpanditscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT orodistributororgoto

www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetycerticationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturerscouldbe dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty .

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine,

andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine couldthrow.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andguardsareattachedandworking properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

•Beforemowing,inspectthemachinetoensure

thatthecuttingassembliesareworkingproperly .

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Donotcarrypassengersonthemachine.

•Keepbystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine

duringoperation.Shutoffthemachineand attachment(s)ifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand

safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.

FuelSafety

•Fuelisextremelyammableandhighlyexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromfuelcanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

–Topreventastaticchargefromignitingthefuel,

placethecontainerand/ormachinedirectlyon thegroundbeforelling,notinavehicleoron anobject.

–Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in

anopenarea,andwhentheengineiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

–Donothandlefuelwhensmokingoraroundan

openameorsparks.

–Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothe

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorhot.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine.Avoidcreatingasourceofignitionuntil thefuelvaporshavedissipated.

–Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeep

itoutofthereachofchildren.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors. –Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundandawayfromyour vehiclebeforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

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

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

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

Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan 10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains

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

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel stabilizer.

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsfuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedby

thefuel-stabilizermanufacturer

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditives

containingmethanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditioner tothefuel.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuel.T ominimize thechanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem, usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

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Figure7

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page35).

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck (Figure7).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

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Figure8

1.Full-downposition2.Downpositionwiththe baggerinstalled

RaisingtheRollBar

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll

barintheraisedposition.

1.Removethehairpincottersandremovethe2

pins(Figure9).

2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightposition,install

the2pins,andsecurethemwiththehairpin cotters(Figure9).

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances (i.e.,branches,doorways,electricalwires) beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo notcontactthem.

LoweringtheRollBar

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

1.Removethehairpincottersandremovethe2 pins(Figure9).

2.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

8).

Note:Thereare2downpositions;referto

Figure8.

3.Installthe2pinsandsecurethemwiththe hairpincotters(Figure9).

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Figure9

1.Rollbar3.Pin

2.Raisedposition4.Hairpincotter

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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.

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheON position.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.

2.Sitontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,and movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position.Moveeithermotion-controlleverout oftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeatfor theothercontrollever.

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.

Figure10

1.Indicatorsdisplaywhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

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PositioningtheSeat

AdjustingtheRear-Shock

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward(Figure11). Positiontheseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolof themachineandaremostcomfortable.

Figure11

SeatformachineswithMyRideshown.

Assemblies

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

TheMyRide™suspensionsystemadjuststoprovide asmoothandcomfortableride.Youcanadjustthe rear2-shockassembliestoquicklyandeasilychange thesuspensionsystem.Positionthesuspension systemwhereyouaremostcomfortable.

Theslotsfortherear-shockassemblieshave detentpositionsforreference.Youcanpositionthe rear-shockassembliesanywhereintheslot,notjustin thedetentpositions.Thefollowinggraphicshowsthe positionforasoftorrmrideandthedifferentdetent positions(Figure13).

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ChangingtheSeat Suspension

MachineswithoutMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure12).

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Figure13

1.Firmestposition3.Detentsintheslots

2.Softestposition

Note:Ensurethattheleftandrightrear-shock

assembliesarealwaysadjustedtothesamepositions.

Adjusttherear-shockassemblies(Figure14).

1.Seat-suspensionknob

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Figure12

Figure14

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

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•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonal

injury.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,and waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.Whenyouturnthekeytothe OFFposition,theengineshouldshutoffandthe bladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stopusingyourmachine immediatelyandcontactanAuthorizedService Dealer.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopening.

•Donotmowwiththedischargedeector

raised,removed,oralteredunlessthereisa grass-collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessitisabsolutely

necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindyou beforemovingthemachineinreverse.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay blockyourview.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,

immediatelyshutofftheengine,removethekey (ifequipped),andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.Make allnecessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Beforeyouleavetheoperatingposition,dothe

following:

–Parkthemachineonalevelsurface. –Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe

attachments.

–Engagetheparkingbrake.

–Shutofftheengineandremovethekey .

–Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,which islethalifinhaled.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Attachtowedequipmenttothemachineonlyat

thehitchpoint.

•Donotoperatethemachineunlessallguardsand

safetydevices,suchasthedeectorsandthe entiregrasscatcher,areinplaceandfunctioning properly.Replacewornordeterioratedpartswhen necessary.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byToro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

•Beforebackinguporturningthemachine,look

downandallaroundforsmallchildren.

•Donotcarrychildrenonthemachine,evenwhen

thebladesarenotmoving.Childrencouldfall offandbeseriouslyinjuredorpreventyoufrom safelyoperatingthemachine.Childrenwhohave beengivenridesinthepastcouldappearinthe operatingareawithoutwarningandberunoveror backedoverbythemachine.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•TheROPSisanintegralsafetydevice.Donot

removeanyoftheROPScomponentsfromthe machine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Keeptherollbarinthefullyraisedandlocked

positionandalwayswearyourseatbeltwhenever therollbarisup.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobjectsbeforeyou

driveunderthem,anddonotcontactthem.

Figure15

1.Wearhearingprotection.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufer,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Starttheenginewithyourfeetwellawayfromthe

blades.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect

thedischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstructionbecausethe materialmayricochetbacktowardyou.

•Stoptheblades,slowdownthemachine,anduse

cautionwhencrossingsurfacesotherthangrass orwhentransportingthemachinetoandfromthe operatingarea.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

overspeedtheengine.

•Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineand

themowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan theoperator.

•Bealertandshutoffthemachineifchildrenenter

theoperatingarea.

•ReplacedamagedROPScomponents.Donot

repairoralterthem.

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•Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar

isdown.

•Wheelsdroppingoveredges,oversteepbanks,or

intowatercancausearollover,whichmayresult inseriousinjuryordeath.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbarisdown.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary;

raiseitassoonasclearancepermits.

•Intheeventofarollover,takethemachinetoan

AuthorizedServiceDealertoinspecttheROPS.

•UseonlyToroapprovedaccessoriesand

attachmentsfortheROPS.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

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

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

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

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

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

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

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

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

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

3.Water

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Figure16

4.W=Widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

•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.

EnteringtheOperator’s Position

Usethemowerdeckasasteptogetintothe operator’sposition(Figure17).

Figure17

1.Stephere.

DisengagingtheParkingBrake

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Figure19

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OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

Figure18

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OperatingtheMower

OperatingtheThrottle

Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

Figure20

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweenFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure22).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenengagingthePTO.

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Figure22

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

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1.Pullupthechokeknobtoengagethechoke beforeusingthekeyswitch(Figure23).

2.Pushdownthechokeknobtodisengagethe chokeaftertheenginehasstarted(Figure23).

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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Figure21

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Figure23

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

StartingtheEngine

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than5secondsatatime.Engagingthestarter motorformorethan5secondscandamagethe startermotor.Iftheenginefailstostart,wait10 secondsbeforeoperatingtheenginestarteragain.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

Figure24

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Figure25

UsingtheMotion-Control

DrivingtheMachine

Levers

Thedrivewheelsturnindependently,poweredby hydraulicmotorsoneachaxle.Youcanturn1side inreversewhileyouturntheotherforward,causing themachinetospinratherthanturn.Thisgreatly improvesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmay requiresometimeforyoutoadapttohowitmoves.

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

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Figure26

1.Motion-control levers—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofthemachine

3.Forward

4.Reverse

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe

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traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

3.T ogoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure27).

Figure27

DrivinginReverse

1.Movethemotion-controlleverstothecenter, unlockedposition.

2.T ogoinreverse,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure28).

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 grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe

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mowerdeck.

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

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

Figure28

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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

ForMachineswithaDeck-Lift Pedal

UsingtheTransportLock

1.Pushthedeck-liftpedalfullyforwardtolockthe mowerdeckintheTRANSPORTposition(Figure

29).

2.Pushthedeck-liftpedalforwardandpushthe transportlockforwardtotheUNLOCKposition, thenslowlylowerthemowerdeck.(Figure29).

Youcanadjusttheheightofcutfrom38to140mm (1-1/2to5-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)increments byrelocatingtheclevispinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Pushthedeck-liftpedalfullyforwardtolockthe mowerdeckintheTRANSPORTposition(alsothe 140mm/5-1/2inchescuttingheightposition)as showninFigure30.

2.T oadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure30).

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheightofcutdesired,and insertthepin(Figure30).

4.Pushthedeck-liftpedalforward,pushthe transportlockforward,andslowlylowerthe mowerdeck.

1.LOCKposition—the mowerdecklocksinto thetransportposition.

2.UNLOCKposition—the mowerdeckdoesnotlock intothetransportposition.

Figure29

3.Pushonthedeck-liftpedal usingyourfoottoraisethe mowerdeck.

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Figure30

1.Deck-liftpedal3.Height-of-cutpin

2.Height-of-cutbracket

4.Transport-locklever

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AdjustingtheHeightofCut

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

ForMachineswithanElectric DeckLift

1.Pushuponthedeck-liftswitch(Figure31).

Figure31

1.Pushuptoraisethedeck.2.Pushdowntolowerthe deck.

2.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket

correspondingtotheheightofcutdesired,and insertthepin(Figure32).

Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

33,Figure34,andFigure35.

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Figure33

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

3.Pushdownonthedeck-liftswitchuntilthe height-of-cutlinkageslightlycontactsthe height-of-cutpin(Figure32).

Note:T oomuchcontactbetweenthe

height-of-cutlinkageandheight-of-cutpincan negativelyaffectthemowerdeckheightofcut andleveling.

Figure32

1.Height-of-cutpin3.Height-of-cutbracket

2.Height-of-cutlinkage

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Figure34

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

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Figure35

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

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

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CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

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

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently .Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality ,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay

dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage(Figure36).

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

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

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait

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

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Figure36

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

UsingtheDrive-Wheel

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

mufer,drives,grasscatcher,andengine compartmenttohelppreventres.Cleanupoilor fuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring

ortransportingthemachine.

ReleaseValves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck, whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscan becomeveryhot.Touchingahotengineor hydraulic-driveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunits tocoolcompletelybeforeaccessingthe drive-wheelreleasevalves.

ForMachineswithZT4400Hydros

Thedrive-wheelreleasevalvesarelocatedontheleft andrightsidesunderneaththeenginedeck.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.T opushthemachine,movebothbypasslevers forwardandlockthemintoplace(Figure37).

ForMachineswithZT5400Hydros

Thedrive-wheelreleasevalvesarelocatedontheleft andrightsidesunderneaththeenginedeck.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Usingaat-headscrewdriver,rotatebothcams totheBYP ASSposition(Figure38).

4.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing themachine.

5.T orunthemachine,rotatebothcamstotheRUN position(Figure38).

4.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing themachine.

5.T orunthemachine,movethebypasslevers rearwardandlockthemintoplace(Figure37).

Figure37

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Figure38

1.Rotatethecamtothe BYPASSposition.

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2.RotatethecamtotheRUN position.

1.Bypasslever

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.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure39).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

Figure39

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

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•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure39).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure40).

Figure40

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure39).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure40).

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1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearframewithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure41).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

1.Tie-downpoints

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Figure41

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.

•Disconnectthecablefromthenegativeterminalof

thebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.

•Toensureoptimumperformance,useonly

genuineT ororeplacementpartsandaccessories. Replacementpartsandaccessoriesmadeby othermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,and suchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst100hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changethehydraulic-systemltersanduid.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•ForKawasakiengines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•ForKohlerEngines—checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheenginescreen,engine-oilcooler,andtheareaaroundtheengine.

•Cleanaroundtheengine-exhaustsystem.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelintheexpansiontank.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthesuspensionsystem.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.Formachineswithpneumatictiresonly.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Lubricatethemowerdeck-liftpivots.

•ForKawasakiengines—changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordusty

•ForKawasakiengines—replaceorcleanandgapthesparkplug.

•ForKohlerEngines—changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

conditions).

Every150hours

•ForKohlerengines—inspecttheprimarylter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

MaintenanceService

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every300hours

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

•ForKawasakiengines—changetheengine-oillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKohlerEngines—changetheengine-oillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKohlerEngines—checkthesparkplug(s).

•ForKawasakiengines—replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—checkthesafetyairlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—Checkandadjustthevalveclearance.SeeanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

•ForKohlerengines—replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKohlerengines—checktheinnerairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every400hours

Every400hoursoryearly,

whichevercomesrst

Every500hours

Every600hours

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Greasethecasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Aftertheinitialchange—changethehydraulic-systemltersanduidwhenusing Toro®HYPR-OIL™500uid(changeitmoreoftenunderdirtyordustyconditions).

•ForKawasakiengines—replacethesafetyairlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

•ForKohlerEngines—replacethesparkplug(s).

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•ForKohlerengines—replacetheinnerairlter.

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Repackthecaster-wheelbearings(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Greasingthecaster-wheelhubs.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•CompletealltheproceduresintheStoragechapter.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Shutofftheengineandremovethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Lubrication

GreasingtheMachine

Greasethemachinemoreoftenindirtyordusty conditions.

GreasingtheCasterPivots

ServiceInterval:Every400hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).

Yearly—Repackthecaster-wheelbearings (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

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.

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

LubricatingtheMower Deck-LiftPivots

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Uselightoilorspraylubricanttolubricatethedeck-lift pivots.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivotsandkeepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingis done;refertoGreasingtheMachine(page37).

4.Removethehexplug.

5.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

6.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

7.Removethegreasettingfromthehole.Install thehexplugandcap.

GreasingtheCaster-Wheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

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

Figure42

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Raisethemowerforaccess.

4.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

5.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

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Figure43

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

ats

6.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin thecasterwheel.

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.

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.

EngineMaintenance

surfaces.Allowenginecomponentstocoolbefore performingmaintenance.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorspeedor

EngineSafety

overspeedtheengine.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,otherbodyparts,

andclothingawayfromthemuferandotherhot

IdentifyingtheEngine

Usethefollowinggraphictoidentifytheengineyouhaveandproceedtothesectionlistedbelowforservice (Figure44).

Figure44

1.Kawasakiengine2.Kohlerengine

•ForKawasakienginemaintenance,refertoServicingaKawasaki

•ForKohlerenginemaintenance,refertoServicingaKohler

Engine(page40).

Engine(page45).

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ServicingaKawasaki

Engine

ThissectionisonlyformachineswithKawasaki engines.Ifyourenginelooksliketheoneshownin

Figure45,youhaveaKawasakiengine.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Figure45

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Figure46

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover

2.Primarylter5.Safetylter

3.Latch

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe

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air-cleanerbody(Figure46).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—ForKawasaki

engines—replacetheprimaryair lter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Every250hours—ForKawasaki engines—checkthesafetyairlter(moreoften indirtyordustyconditions).

Every500hours—ForKawasaki engines—replacethesafetyairlter (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy .

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure46).

6.Removethesafetylteronlytoreplaceit.

InspectingtheFilters

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

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

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

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

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Donotcleantheprimarylter.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe coverinstalled.

1.Ifyouareinstallingnewlters,checkeachlter forshippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingtheinnerlter,carefullyslide itintothelterbody(Figure46).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure46).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

viscositytoaccommodateatmosphericconditions. Using20W-50engineoilinhigherambient temperaturescanreduceoilconsumption.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure46).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—For

Kawasakiengines—checkthe engine-oillevel.

Every100hours—ForKawasaki engines—changetheengineoil(more oftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every200hours—ForKawasaki engines—changetheengine-oillter (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Engine-OilSpecications

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

orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:

•KawasakiFX751andFX801engines—2.3L(78

oz)withalterchange;2.1L(71oz)without alterchange

•KawasakiFX921andFX1000engines—1.9

L(64oz)withalterchange;1.7L(57oz) withoutalterchange

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.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure48).

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure47

Note:Although10W-40engineoilisrecommended

formostconditions,youmayneedtochangeoil

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4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

5.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure49).

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Figure48

ChangingtheEngineOil

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsothatitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

3.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

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Figure49

6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure

50).

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Figure50

7.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

8.Checktheoillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page42).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure51).

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Figure51

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,andthenturntheoillteranextra 3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page41).

ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)

CheckingtheSparkPlug(s)

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

TypeofSparkPlug:

•KawasakiFX751andFX801engines—NGK

BPR4ESorequivalent

•KawasakiFX921andFX1000engines—NGK

BPR5ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.75mm(0.030inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug(s)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.75mm(0.03inch).

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Figure53

InstallingtheSparkPlug(s)

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplugto keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Locateandremovethesparkplug(s)asshown inFigure52.

Figure52

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Figure54

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ServicingaKohler

ThissectionisonlyformachineswithKohlerengines. IfyourenginelooksliketheoneshowninFigure55, youhaveaKohlerengine.

Engine

Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Figure55

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Figure56

1.Air-inletcover3.Air-cleanerbody

2.Air-inletscreen4.Latch

6.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody

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(Figure57).

7.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every150hours—ForKohler

engines—inspecttheprimary lter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Every300hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—ForKohlerengines—replacetheprimary airlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Every300hours—ForKohlerengines—check theinnerairlter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Every600hours—ForKohlerengines—replace theinnerairlter.

RemovingtheFilters

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

8.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe air-cleanerbody(Figure57).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

9.Removetheinnerlteronlyifyouintendto replaceit.

Important:Neverattempttocleantheinner

lter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thenthe primarylterisdamaged.Replaceboth lters.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerand pulltheair-inletcoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure56).

4.Cleantheair-inletscreenandcover.

5.Installtheair-inletcoverandsecureitwiththe latches(Figure56).

1.Innerlter

2.Primarylter

3.Air-cleanercover

Figure57

4.Latch

5.Air-cleanerbody

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully

seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile installingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside

areaofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure57).

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—For

KohlerEngines—checkthe engine-oillevel.

Every100hours—ForKohlerEngines—change theengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordusty

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conditions). Every200hours—ForKohlerEngines—change

theengine-oillter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Engine-OilSpecications

10.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylooking intothelter,whileshiningabrightlightonthe outsideofthelter.

Note:Holesinthelterwillappearasbright

spots.Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

InspectingtheFilters

1.Inspecttheinnerlter.Ifitisdirty,replaceboth theinnerandprimarylters.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe

innerlter.Iftheinnerlterisdirty,thenthe primary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.Ifyouarereplacingthesafetylter,carefully slideitintothelterbody(Figure57).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety lter(Figure57).

OilType::Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)

OilCapacity:1.9L(64oz)withalterchange;

1.6L(54oz)withoutalterchange

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

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Figure58

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.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure59).

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsothatitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensurethatthe oildrainscompletely.

3.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)and engagetheparkingbrake.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

5.Draintheoilfromtheengine(Figure60).

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Figure59

ChangingtheEngineOil

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

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Figure60

6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertubeandslowlyaddthe additionaloiltobringittotheFullmark(Figure

61).

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Figure61

7.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

8.Checktheoillevelagain.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChanging

theEngineOil(page47).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure62).

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Figure62

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouches

theengine,andthenturntheoillteranextra 3/4turn.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnew oil;refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page46).

ServicingtheSparkPlug(s)

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—ForKohler

Engines—checkthesparkplug(s).

Every500hours—ForKohlerEngines—replace thesparkplug(s).

Type:ChampionXC12YC

AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthebaseoftheplug(s)to keepdirtanddebrisoutoftheengine.

4.Locateandremovethesparkplug(s)asshown inFigure63.

InstallingtheSparkPlug

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Figure63

CheckingtheSparkPlug(s)

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

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

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

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Figure64

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CleaningtheEngineScreen

FuelSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Clean

theenginescreen,engine-oilcooler, andtheareaaroundtheengine.

Beforeeachuseordaily—Cleanaroundthe engine-exhaustsystem.

Beforeeachuseremoveanybuildupofgrass,dirt, orotherdebrisfromtheenginescreen,engine exhaust,engine-oilcooler,andtheareaaroundthe engine.Thishelpsensureadequatecoolingand correctenginespeedandreducesthepossibilityof overheatingandmechanicaldamagetotheengine.

CheckingtheSpark Arrester

ForMachineswithaSpark Arrester

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

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

Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

RefertoFuelSafety(page15)foracomplete listoffuelrelatedprecautions.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)(moreoftenindusty, dirtyconditions).

Important:Installthefuellinehosesandsecure

withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginally installedatthefactorytokeepthefuellineaway fromcomponentsthatcancausefuellinedamage.

Neverinstalladirtylterafterremovingitfromthe fuelline.

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineontheleft frontoftheengine.

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

Donotrefuelorruntheengineunlessthe sparkarresterisinstalled.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Waitforthemufertocool.

4.Ifyouseeanybreaksinthescreenorwelds, replacethearrester.

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

6.Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Replacethefuellter(Figure66).

Note:Ensurethattheow-directionarrowon

thereplacementlterpointstowardtheengine.

Figure66

ServicingtheFuelTank

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthecablefromthenegativeterminalof

thebatterybeforerepairingthemachine.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

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•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

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.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure67.

ChargingtheBattery

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Figure68

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

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

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Figure67

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfromthebattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

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

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery(page51).

2.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to 30Aorfor30minutesat10A.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery .

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure68).

4.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page53).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal postsoppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure

67).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothe positive(+)batteryterminal.

3.Installthenegative(black)batterycableand groundwiretothenegative(-)batteryterminal.

Note:ForMyRidemachines,ensurethatthe

groundcabledoesnotrubagainstthetrailing armorlowershockmount(Figure70).

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblowscheckthe componentandcircuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Thefusesarelocatedontherightconsolenexttothe seat(Figure70).

1.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutthefusetoremove it.

2.Installanewfuse(Figure70).

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1.Ensurethattheground cabledoesnotrubagainst thelowershockmount.

2.Ensurethattheground cabledoesnotrubagainst thetrailingarm.

3.Groundcable

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and

2locknuts(Figure67).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(+)

batteryterminal.

6.Securethebatterywiththerubberstrap(Figure

67).

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1.Fusecover

2.Fuseholder

Figure70

3.Fuel-shutoffvalve

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Inspecttheseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationoftheretractorandbuckle.Replacethe seatbeltifitisdamaged.

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopen,atareaandmovethe

motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.

3.MovethethrottlemidwaybetweentheFASTand

SLOWpositions.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversforwarduntil

theybothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Ifthemachinetrackstotheright,inserta3/16

inchhexwrenchthroughtheaccessholeinthe left,frontcoverpanelandrotatethetracking screwclockwiseorcounterclockwisetoadjust thetravelofthelever(Figure71).

1.Trackingscrew

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Figure71

Rightcontrollevershown

2.Accessholeonthefront coverpanel

7.Ifthemachinetrackstotheleft,inserta3/16 inchhexwrenchthroughtheaccessholeinthe right,frontcoverpanelandrotatethetracking screwclockwiseorcounterclockwisetoadjust thetravelofthelever(Figure71).

8.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward tracking.

9.Repeattheadjustmentuntilthedesiredtracking isobtained.

CheckingtheTirePressure

ForMachineswithPneumatic TiresOnly

BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)Formachineswith pneumatictiresonly.

Maintaintheairpressureinthecastertiresandrear tiresat90kPa(13psi).Uneventirepressurecan causeunevencut.Checkthetireswhentheyarecold togetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Figure72

Brake

Ifyouneedtoadjusttheparkingbrake,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

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CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to136 N∙m(90to100ft-lb).

BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

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

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height ofcut.

4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure73).

Figure73

5.Usea3/8-inchratchetinthesquareholeinthe idlerarmtoremovetensionontheidlerspring (Figure74).

6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys andtheclutchpulley.

7.Removethebeltguideonthespring-loaded idlerarm(Figure74).

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andtheclutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure

74).

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Figure74

1.Spring4.Spring-loadedidler

2.Clutchpulley

3.Mowerbelt

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10.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarm(Figure74).

11.Usingthe3/8-inchratchetinthesquarehole, installtheidlerspring(Figure74).

assembly

5.Ratchet

6.Squareholeintheidler armfortheratchet

Note:Ensurethatthespringendsareseated

intheanchorgrooves.

12.Installthebeltcovers(Figure75).

ReplacingtheHydraulic

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Figure75

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Figure76

Pump-DriveBelt

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page56).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjack stands.

5.Usea1/2-inchratchetorbreakerbarinone ofthesquareholesintheidlerarmtoremove tensionontheidlerspring(Figure76).

6.Removetheexistingbeltfromtheidlerpulley,2 hydraulic-pump-drivepulleys,andenginepulley (Figure76).

7.Installthenewbeltaroundtheidlerpulley, enginepulley,and2hydraulic-pumppulleys (Figure76).

1.Idlerpulley6.Righthydraulic-pump

2.Squareholeintheidler armfortheratchet

3.Enginepulley8.Idler-springpost

4.Idlerarm

5.Hydraulicpump-drivebelt

pulley

7.Mowerbelt

9.Lefthydraulic-pumppulley

8.Usingthe1/2-inchratchetorbreakerbarinone ofthesquareholes,installtheidlerspring.

Note:Ensurethatthespringendsareseated

intheanchorgrooves.

9.Installthemowerbelt;refertoReplacingthe

MowerBelt(page56).

ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTilt

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

Adjustingthe Control-HandlePosition

Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother,referto

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLinkage(page59).

AdjustingtheHeight

Youcanadjustthemotioncontrollevershigheror lowerformaximumcomfort.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethehardwareholdingthecontrollever tothecontrol-armshaft.

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrolarmshaft.

4.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft.Tightenbothboltsto securethecontrolinthenewposition.

5.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

Figure77

1.Bolts

2.Slottedhole4.Control-armshaft

4.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththehardware.

5.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

3.Controllever

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Figure78

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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.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

4.Raisetherearofthemachineupandsupportit withjackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

5.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.

11.Adjustthepump-control-rodlengthsbyrotating thenutintheappropriatedirectionuntilthe wheelsslightlycreepinreverse(Figure79and

Figure80).

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Figure79

1.Accessholefor1/2-inchsocket

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly .

6.T emporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe

terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwire harness.

7.Starttheengine,runitatfullthrottle,and disengagetheparkingbrake.

Note:Beforestartingtheengine,ensurethat

theparkingbrakeisengagedandthatthe motion-controlleversareout.Youdonothave tobeintheseat.

8.Runthemachineatleast5minuteswiththe driveleversatfullforwardspeedtobringthe hydraulicuiduptotheoperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleversmustbein

neutralwhileyouaremakinganyadjustments.

9.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheNEUTRAL position.

10.Checkandensurethatthecontrol-platetabs touchthereturn-to-neutralplatesonthe hydraulicunits.

Figure80

1.Nut4.Return-to-neutralplate

2.Stationaryplate

3.Controlplate

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

5.Tabstouchingreturnto neutralplate

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Note:Thewheelsshouldstopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

HydraulicSystem

Note:Youmayneedtoremovethe

motion-controlcovertogainaccess.

13.Shutoffthemachine.

14.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness andplugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.

15.Removethejackstands.

16.Raisethemowerdeckandinstallthe height-of-cutpin.

17.Checkandensurethatthemachinedoes notcreepinneutralwiththeparkingbrake disengaged.

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 Specications

HydraulicFluidType:Toro

hydraulicuid

Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids

coulddamagethehydraulicsystem.

ZT4400HydrosHydraulicSystemCapacity(with ltersremoved):7.57L(8USqt)

ZT5400HydrosHydraulicSystemCapacity(with ltersremoved):9.46L(10USqt)

HYPR-OIL

™

500

Checkingthe

ChangingtheHydraulic

Hydraulic-FluidLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Allowthehydraulicuidtocooldown.Checkthe oillevelwhentheuidiscold.

2.Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessary addT oro FULLCOLDline(Figure81).

HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicuidtothe

FluidandFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Change

thehydraulic-systemltersand uid.

Every400hoursoryearly,whichevercomes rst—Aftertheinitialchange—changethe hydraulic-systemltersanduidwhenusing

Toro oftenunderdirtyordustyconditions).

Toreplacethehydraulicuid,theltersneedtobe removed.Replacebothatthesametime;referto

Hydraulic-FluidSpecications(page60)foruid

specications.

Purgeanyairinthesystemafteryouinstallthenew ltersandadduid.RefertoBleedingtheHydraulic

System(page63).Repeatthebleedingprocessuntil

theuidremainsattheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoir afterpurging.

HYPR-OIL

Important:Failuretoproperlyperformthis

procedurecanresultinirreparabledamagetothe transaxledrivesystem.

™

500uid(changeitmore

Figure81

1.Expansiontank2.Engine

RemovingHydraulicFluidand

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Filters

Thisprocedurevariesdependingonthedrivesystem ofthemodel.Ifitisunclearwhichdrivesystemison themodel,contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Allowtheenginetocool.

4.Locateandremovetheventplugasfollows:

Note:Ensurethatyoukeeptrackofthevent

plugafterremoval,asitcanbeeasytomisplace.

•ForZT4400Hydros,useanextensionand

7/16-inchsocket,accesstheventplugfrom thetopofthemachinethroughtheholes neartheroll-barmounts(Figure82).

Figure82

1.Accessholesfortheventplugs

•ForZT5400Hydros,usea7/16-inchwrench

toaccesstheventplugfromunderneaththe machine(Figure83).

6.Placeadrainpanbelowtheltertocatchthe uidthatdrainswhenthelterandventplugs areremoved.

7.Removethehydraulic-uidltercoverfromthe transaxletodraintheuid(Figure84).

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Figure84

1.Hydraulic-lterhousing2.Cover

1.Ventplug

Figure83

8.RemovetheO-ringfromtheltercoverand discardtheO-ring.

9.Afterthehydraulicuiddrainsfromthetransaxle, removethelterfromthetransaxlehousing.

10.Repeatthisprocedureontheothersideofthe machine.

InstallingtheHydraulicFluidand Filters

1.Installanewlterinthetransaxleandanew O-ringontotheltercover.

2.Installtheltercover.

3.T orquetheltercoverasfollows:

•ZT4400Hydros:22.6to33.8N∙m(200to

300in-lb)

•ZT5400Hydros:54.3to65.5N∙m(480to

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4.Removethecapfromtheexpansiontankandll

580in-lb)

thetransaxleswiththespecieduiduntilthe properuidcapacitiesaremet.

5.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelter.

Important:Donotallowdirttoenterthe

hydraulicsystem;otherwise,contamination mayoccur.

Note:Fillingthetransaxlesmaytakemoretime

thanexpected.

5.Installthepreviouslyremovedventplugsand torquetheplugsto395to904N∙cm(35to80 in-lb).

6.ProceedtoBleedingtheHydraulicSystem

(page63).

Important:FailuretoperformtheBleeding

theHydraulicSystemprocedureafter

changinghydraulicltersanduidcan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxle drivesystem.

BleedingtheHydraulic System

1.Raisetherearofmachineandsupportitwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely.

4.Checktheuidlevelintheexpansionreservoir analtime.Addthespecieduidasuntilit reachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.

Figure85

1.Jackingpoints

2.Starttheengine,movethethrottlecontrolahead tothe1/2throttleposition,anddisengagethe parkingbrake.

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition.Withthebypassvalves openandtheenginerunning,slowlymove themotion-controlleversinbothforward andreverse5or6times.

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

themachineposition.

C.Withthebypassvalveclosedandthe

enginerunning,slowlymovethecontrol leverinbothforwardandreversedirections 5to6times.

D.Shutofftheengineandchecktheuid

levelintheexpansionreservoir.Addthe specieduiduntilitreachestheFULLCOLD lineontheexpansionreservoir.

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3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletely purgedfromthesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormal

noiselevels,movessmoothlyforward,and reversesatnormalspeeds,itispurged.

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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Figure86

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

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

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure86).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page66).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure86).

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighest height-of-cutposition.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orother adequatehandprotection,slowlyrotatethe bladeintoapositionthatallowsyoutomeasure thedistancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthe levelsurfacethemachineison(Figure87).

Figure87

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

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Figure89

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat

surface(Figure90).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan

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3mm(1/8inch).

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surface(Figure88).

Figure88

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothat theopposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesame position(Figure89).

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Figure90

1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

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A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

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

(page66)andInstallingtheBlades(page

66).

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(Figure91).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure92).

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Figure93

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebushingthroughthebladewiththe bushingangeonthebottom(grass)sideofthe blade(Figure94).

Figure91

1.Sailareaoftheblade

2.Blade5.Bladebolt

3.Flatofthespindleshaft

4.Bushing

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure92).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure92

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Figure94

1.Bushing

2.Installthebushing/bladeassemblyintothe spindleshaft(Figure95).

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1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure93).

Figure95

1.Topspindlenut3.Bladebolt

2.Flatofthespindleshaft

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

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

AdjustingtheSide-to-Side LevelingandtheBlade Slope

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Checkthemowerdeckforbentbladespriorto leveling,andremoveandreplaceanybentblades; refertoServicingtheCuttingBlades(page64)before continuing.

Levelthemowerdeckside-to-siderst;thenyoucan adjustthefront-to-rearslope.

Requirements:

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•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Alltiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page55).

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires;referto

CheckingtheTirePressure(page55).

4.Positionthemowerdeckinthetransport-lock positionorthehighestheight-of-cutsetting.

5.Carefullyrotatethebladesfromsidetoside.

6.Measurebetweenthebladetipandtheat surface(Figure96).Ifbothmeasurementsare notwithin5mm(3/16inch),adjusttheleveling; continuewiththisprocedure.

Figure96

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Bladetip

3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

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7.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevel(Figure97). Ensurethefrontbladetipislowerthantherear bladetipasshownintheblockheightandrake table.Ifadjustmentisneeded,continuewiththis procedure.

Figure97

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1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe

bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Bladetip

8.Settheanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove themcompletelyforthisadjustment.

9.Raisethedecktothetransportposition(140mm or5-1/2inches).

10.Slowlyloosentheadjustingscrewonthe lift-assistspringuntilyoucanremovethescrew (Figure98).

Note:Savethescrewforinstallation.

Figure98

1.Adjustingscrew

2.Bracket

3.Setthegapto22to29 mm(7/8to1-1/8inches).

11.Place2blocks(seeBlockHeightandRake Table)undertherearedgeofthecuttingdeck skirt;1oneachsideofthecuttingdeck(Figure

99).

12.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3 inches)position;refertoAdjustingtheHeight

ofCut(page28).

13.Place2blocksundereachsideofthefrontedge ofthedeck,butnotundertheanti-scalproller bracketsorwelds.

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1.Block—73mm(2-7/8

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Figure99

Bottomview

2.Welds

inches)

BlockHeightandRakeTable

Deck Size

Allmower decks

14.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside(Figure

96).

15.Lowerthemowerdecktothe76mm(3inches) position;refertoAdjustingtheHeightofCut

(page28).

16.Loosenthelocknuts(Figure100)onall4 cornersandensurethatthemowerdeckis sittingsecurelyonall4blocks.

17.Removeanyslackfromthedeckhangersand makesurethedeck-liftfootleverispushedback againstthestop.

18.Tightenthe4locknuts.

FrontBlockHeightRake

73mm(2-7/8inches)4.8to6.4mm(3/16to1/4

inch)

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Beforeservicingorremovingthemowerdeck,lock outthespring-loadeddeckarms.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Placetheheight-adjustmentpininthe7.6cm(3 inch)cutting-heightlocation.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Loosenthemowerdeckidlerandremovethe mowerbelt;refertoBeltMaintenance(page56).

6.Removetheboltsandnutsfromthefrontofthe plateunderthefootrest.

7.Removeandretaintheboltsandnutsonboth sidesofthemachine(Figure101).

Figure100

1.Locknuts3.Deckhanger

2.Deckliftarm4.Chain

19.Ensurethattheblockstsnuglyunderthedeck skirtandthatallattachmentboltsaretight

20.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope.

21.Checkthebladesforlevelnessandrepeatdeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

22.Raisethedecktothetransportposition(140mm or5-1/2inches).

23.Installthelift-assistspringadjustingscrew previouslyremovedinstep10.

24.Setthegapbetweenthespringandthebracket to22to29mm(7/8to1-1/8inches).

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1.Removethenutsandboltshere.

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2.Removethenutsandboltshere.

8.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthe machine.

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

Cleaning

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethemachineunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,spring,andspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure102).

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector (Figure102).

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.RaisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORT position.

CleaningtheSuspension System

MachineswithMyRide™ SuspensionSystemOnly

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Figure102

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

3.Placethespacerandthespringontograss deector.

4.Place1J-hookendofthespringbehindthe deckedge.

Note:Makesurethat1J-hookendofthe

springisinstalledbehindthedeckedgebefore installingtheboltasshowninFigure102.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.Place1J-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure102).

5.Springinstalled

7.J-hookendofspring

Usecompressedairtocleanthesuspensionsystem.

Note:Donotcleantheshockassemblieswith

pressurizedwater(Figure103).

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Figure103

DisposingofWaste

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

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothe fulldownposition.

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(page64).

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(page55).

5.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page40).

6.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

37).

7.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoEngine

Maintenance(page39).

8.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page55).

9.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoChanging

theHydraulicFluidandFilters(page61).

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);refertoEngineMaintenance(page39). Withthesparkplug(s)removedfromtheengine, pour30ml(2tablespoons)ofengineoilintothe sparkplughole.Usethestartertocrankthe engineanddistributetheoilinsidethecylinder. Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthewire onthesparkplug(s).

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

10.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page52).

11.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Theengineoverheats.

Themalfunction-indicatorlight(MIL) comeson.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengine-blowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

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.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

1.Shutofftheengineandletitcool.

3.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

precleanerareclean.Replaceif necessary.

5.Chargeorreplacethebattery.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Ensurethatyouareusingagood12V batteryandthatitisfullycharged.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

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.

3.Movethemotion-controllevers outwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Sitontheoperator’sseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

Theenginelosespower.

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.

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.

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.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Themachinepullstotheleftorright(with themotion-controlleversfullyforward).

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally .

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.

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.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

2.Changethebelt.

5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoirsor letitcooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

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

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

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalproller(ifapplicable)isnot setcorrectly .

5.Theundersideofthemowerdeckis dirty.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley .

3.Thepower-takeoff(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

1.Thefuseisblown.1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchlead

5.Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

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

4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

5.Cleantheundersideofthemower deck.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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

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

wireorelectricalsystem.Cleanthe connectorcontacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

Schematics

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CaliforniaProposition65WarningInformation

Whatisthiswarning?

Youmayseeaproductforsalethathasawarninglabellikethefollowing:

WARNING:CancerandReproductiveHarm—www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

WhatisProp65?

Prop65appliestoanycompanyoperatinginCalifornia,sellingproductsinCalifornia,ormanufacturingproductsthatmaybesoldinorbroughtinto California.ItmandatesthattheGovernorofCaliforniamaintainandpublishalistofchemicalsknowntocausecancer,birthdefects,and/orother reproductiveharm.Thelist,whichisupdatedannually,includeshundredsofchemicalsfoundinmanyeverydayitems.ThepurposeofProp65isto informthepublicaboutexposuretothesechemicals.

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?

Prop65warningsarerequiredunderCalifornialawonly.ThesewarningsareseenthroughoutCaliforniainawiderangeofsettings,includingbutnot limitedtorestaurants,grocerystores,hotels,schools,andhospitals,andonawidevarietyofproducts.Additionally,someonlineandmailorder retailersprovideProp65warningsontheirwebsitesorincatalogs.

HowdotheCaliforniawarningscomparetofederallimits?

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

Whydon’tallsimilarproductscarrythewarning?

•ProductssoldinCaliforniarequireProp65labellingwhilesimilarproductssoldelsewheredonot.

•AcompanyinvolvedinaProp65lawsuitreachingasettlementmayberequiredtouseProp65warningsforitsproducts,butothercompanies

makingsimilarproductsmayhavenosuchrequirement.

•TheenforcementofProp65isinconsistent.

•CompaniesmayelectnottoprovidewarningsbecausetheyconcludethattheyarenotrequiredtodosounderProp65;alackofwarningsfora

productdoesnotmeanthattheproductisfreeoflistedchemicalsatsimilarlevels.

WhydoesToroincludethiswarning?

Torohaschosentoprovideconsumerswithasmuchinformationaspossiblesothattheycanmakeinformeddecisionsabouttheproductstheybuyand use.T oroprovideswarningsincertaincasesbasedonitsknowledgeofthepresenceofoneormorelistedchemicalswithoutevaluatingthelevelof exposure,asnotallthelistedchemicalsprovideexposurelimitrequirements.WhiletheexposurefromT oroproductsmaybenegligibleorwellwithinthe “nosignicantrisk”range,outofanabundanceofcaution,T orohaselectedtoprovidetheProp65warnings.Moreover,ifT orodoesnotprovidethese warnings,itcouldbesuedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbyprivatepartiesseekingtoenforceProp65andsubjecttosubstantialpenalties.

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