Toro 74141, 74143, 74145 Operator's Manual

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrestor,contactyour AuthorizedToroDealer.

GenuineTorosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA ForestryService.

Note:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResource CodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengineonany forest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandwithout asparkarrestermufermaintainedinworkingorder,or theengineconstricted,equipped,andmaintainedforthe preventionofre.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhave similarlaws.

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobeused byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hiredoperators. Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnot designedforcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely .

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WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires, belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalT oroparts.

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Contents

Introduction..................................................................2

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

SafeOperatingPractices...........................................4

ToroMowerSafety..................................................5

SlopeIndicator.......................................................7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8

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

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

Specications........................................................13

Operation....................................................................14

AddingFuel...........................................................14

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................15

BreakingInaNewMachine.....................................15

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem(ROPS)............15

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................16

OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................17

OperatingtheMowerBlade-controlSwitch

(PTO)...............................................................17

OperatingtheThrottle............................................18

OperatingtheChoke...............................................18

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch..................................18

UsingtheFuelShut-offValve...................................19

StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................19

UsingtheSafety-interlockSystem.............................20

DrivingForwardorBackward..................................21

StoppingtheMachine.............................................22

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................22

AdjustingtheAnti-scalpRollers................................23

PositioningtheSeat................................................23

UsingtheDrive-wheel-releaseValves........................24

UsingtheSideDischarge.........................................24

LoadingMachines..................................................24

TransportingMachines............................................25

OperatingTips......................................................26

Maintenance.................................................................27

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................27

Lubrication...............................................................28

GreasingandLubrication........................................28

GreasingtheMower...............................................28

LubricatingtheCaster-wheelHubs...........................29

EngineMaintenance..................................................30

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................30

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................31

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................33

CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................34

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................35

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................35

ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................35

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................36

ServicingtheBattery...............................................36

ServicingtheFuses.................................................37

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................38

CheckingtheSeatBelt.............................................38

CheckingtheRollover-Protection-System(ROPS)

Knobs...............................................................38

AdjustingtheTracking............................................38

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................39

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts..................................39

AdjustingtheCaster-pivotBearing............................39

AdjustingtheElectricClutch....................................40

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................40

CleaningtheEngineScreen......................................40

CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand

Shrouds.............................................................40

BeltMaintenance......................................................41

InspectingtheBelts................................................41

ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................41

ReplacingtheHydraulicPump-driveBelt...................42

ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................43

AdjustingtheControl-handlePosition.......................43

AdjustingtheMotion-controlLinkage.......................43

AdjustingtheMotion-controlDamper......................45

AdjustingtheMotionControlNeutral-lock

Pivot.................................................................45

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................46

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................46

ChangingtheHydraulic-systemFilterand

Oil....................................................................46

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................48

LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................48

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................50

RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................52

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................53

Cleaning...................................................................54

CleaningUndertheMower......................................54

DisposingofWaste.................................................54

Storage........................................................................54

CleaningandStorage..............................................54

Troubleshooting...........................................................56

Schematics...................................................................58

Safety

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructions,andpayattentionto thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or

Danger—“personalsafetyinstruction.”Failuretocomply withtheinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryor death.

Important:Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccording totheappropriateregulatorystandardsineffectatthe timeofmanufacture.Modifyingthismachineinany waymaycauseittobeoutofcompliancewiththose standardsandwiththeinstructionsinthisOperator’s Manual.Modicationstothismachineshouldonlybe madebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorizedT oro Dealer.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.Follow allsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsibleforaccidents orinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamagetoproperty.

Important:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause noncomplianceofthismachine.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard B71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.

Note:Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthe manuallanguage,itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain thismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamageto property.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.

Note:Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincluding:ahardhat,safety

glasses,andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentisused,andremove

allobjectsthatcanbethrownbythemachine.

•Checkthatoperator'spresencecontrols,safetyswitches

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseen,orthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

•Donotrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateinwell-litareas,keepingawayfromholes

andhiddenhazards.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralandthattheparking

brakeisengagedbeforestartingengine.Onlystartthe enginefromtheoperator’sposition.

•Makesurethatyouhavegoodfootingwhileusingthis

machine,especiallywhenbackingup.

Note:Reducedfootingcouldcauseslipping.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating neardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Donotraisethemowerdeckwiththebladesrunning.

•DonotoperatethemachinewithoutthePTOshieldor

otherguardssecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly .

•Donotoperatewiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe

parkingbrake(ifprovided),shutofftheenginebefore leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including emptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthechute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectthebladesafterstriking

objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makethe necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea

clearpath.

•Keeppetsandbystandersawayfromanoperating

machine.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopthebladesifyouare notmowing.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,

andremovethekeyordisconnectspark-plugwire.Wait forallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,or repairing.

•Beawareofthemower-dischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto

orfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

Safehandlingoffuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforefueling.

•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethere

isanopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicle,onatruck,orona

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandfuelit

ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenaddfuelwith suchequipmentasaportablecontainer,ratherthanfrom afueldispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,drives,

mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspillage.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plugwire

beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative terminalrstandthepositiveterminallast.Reconnect thepositiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or

weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only replaceblades;donotstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.Ifpossible,

donotmakeadjustmentswiththeenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

traileroratruck.

•Usefull-widthrampsforloadingmachineintoatrailer

oratruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.

•Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeyourclothing

immediately.

•Donotoverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

ToroMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsandothersafetyinformationyoumustknow.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet,and throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass,or, whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass. Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous totheuserandbystanders.

GeneralOperation

•Besurethattheareaisclearofbystandersbeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowallofthepartstocool beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservicethe machine.

•UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithanyunapprovedattachments.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires,etc.)beforeoperatingunder anyobjects,anddonotcontactthem.

•Slowdownbeforemakingturnsanduseextracaution.

•Usecautionwhenridingtheplatformovercurbs,rocks,

roots,orotherobstructions.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptoensurea

clearpath.Useextracarewhenoperatinginreverse.

•Donotjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

•Whenloadingorunloadingthemachine,useone

full-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond thewidthofthemachine.

•Donotcarrypassengers.

•Donotcarryequipmentonthemachine.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)

•TheROPSisanintegralandeffectivesafetydevice.Keep

theROPSintheraisedandlockedpositionandusethe seatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•LowertheROPStemporarilyonlywhenabsolutely

necessary.DonotweartheseatbeltwhentheROPSis foldeddown.

•BeawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheROPS

isinthedownposition.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquicklyin

theeventofanemergency.

•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfolddownthe

ROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsorwater.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunderany objectsanddonotcontactthem.

•KeeptheROPSinsafeoperatingconditionby

periodicallythoroughlyinspectingfordamageand keepingallmountingfastenerstight.

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.Donotrepairorrevise.

•DonotremovetheROPS.

•AnyalterationstoaROPSmustbeapprovedbythe

manufacturer.

SlopeOperation

Allslopesandrampsrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy onaslope,donotmowit.

•Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.fromthe

mowingarea.

•Watchforholes,rutsorbumps.

Note:Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Usecautionneardrop-offs,ditches,orembankments.

Note:Themachinecouldsuddenlyturnoverifawheel goesovertheedgeofaclifforditch,orifanedgecavesin.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Note:Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine.

•Keepallmovementonslopesslowandgradual.

•Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.

•Mowslopessidetoside.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.

Service

•Donotstorethemachineorafuelcontainerinsidewhere

thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.

•Keepthenutsandboltstight,especiallythe

blade-attachmentbolts.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety

deviceorreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal

performanceofyourToroequipment,countonToro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T orodelivers replacementpartsdesignedtotheexactengineering specicationsofourequipment.Forpeaceofmind,insist onTorogenuineparts.

•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustandserviceas

required.

SlopeIndicator

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Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

68-8340

1-403005

98-5954

103-2076

54-9220

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

58-6520

1.Grease

66-1340

116-0205

109-7232

116-1654

112-3858

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

1.Main,25A

2.PTO,10A

3.Removetheignitionkey beforeadjustingtheheight ofcut.

4.Heightofcutsettings.

116-3303

114-4466

3.Charge,25A

4.Auxiliary,15A

116-4858

116-5944

117–1158

119-2501

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

4.PTO(PowerT ake-off)

1.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine.

1.Beltrouting

2.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine.

120-2522

117-8639

2.Greasepulley, maintenanceinterval—50 hours

120-2532

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery .

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard.

107-2102

109-7069

121–3223

ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Height-of-cutdeck-lift pedal

2.Transportlock

3.Parking-brakelever8.Fuelcap

4.Controls

5.Motion-controllevers

6.Rollbar

7.Seatbelt

9.Mowerdeck

10.Casterwheel

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas operated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Usethese timesforschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure5).

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.

Choke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechokeknobup toengageit.

Blade-controlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagetheelectric clutchanddrivethemowerblades.Pulltheswitchupto engagethebladesandrelease.Todisengagetheblades, pushtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)downormovea motion-controlleverintotheneutral-lockposition.

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas3 positions:Start,RunandOff.

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).

Figure5

1.PTOSwitch

2.Choke

3.Throttlecontrol6.Fuses

4.Hourmeter

5.Ignitionswitch

Motion-controlLevers

Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection.

Neutral-lockPosition

Theneutral-lockpositionisusedwiththesafety-interlock systemtoengageandtodeterminetheneutralposition.

FuelShut-offValve

Closethefuelshut-offvalve(undertheseat)when transportingorstoringthemower.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .T oro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.

Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Width:

48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck

WithoutDeck

DeectorUp130.8cm(51.5inches)135.4cm(53.3inches)156.0cm(61.4inches)

DeectorDown160.3cm(63.1inches)171.8cm(67.2inches)191.3cm(75.3inches)

Length:

RollBar-Up

RollBar-Down

Height:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

178.3cm(70.2inches)118.1cm(46.5inches)

Weight:

115.1cm(45.3inches)119.4cm(47inches)134.6cm(50.5inches)

48-inchDeck52-inchDeck60-inchDeck

199.6cm(78.6inches)201.7cm(79.4inches)210.8cm(83inches)

204.2cm(80.4inches)206.2cm(81.2inches)215.4cm(84.8inches)

ModelWeight

74141

74143

74145

420kg(926lbs)

428kg(944lbs)

448kg(988lbs)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

old),unleadedgasolinewithanoctaneratingof87or higher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13 mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottomofthe llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith soapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechance

ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer

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atalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthefuel

tanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.

BreakingInaNewMachine

Newenginestaketimetodevelopfullpower.Mowerdecks anddrivesystemshavehigherfrictionwhennew,placing additionalloadontheengine.Allow40to50hoursof break-intimefornewmachinestodevelopfullpowerand bestperformance.

1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.

2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

4.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.

5.Ensurethatthereisemptyspaceinthetanktoallow thegasolinetoexpand(

Figure6).

UsingtheRollover-Protection System(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll barinthefullyraisedlockedpositionandusethe seatbelt.

Ensuretheseatissecuredtothemachine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

Figure6

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil levelintheenginecrankcase;referto Level(page31).

CheckingtheEngine-oil

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e. branches,doorways,electricalwires)before drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontact them.

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

Important:Ensuretheseatissecuredtothemachine.

1.Tolowertherollbar,applyforwardpressuretothe upperpartoftherollbar.

2.Pullbothknobsoutandrotatethem90°sotheyare notengaged(Figure7).

3.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure7).

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

Alwayskeeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked positionandusetheseatbelt.

Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions andwarnings.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

Figure7

1.ROPSknob

2.PullROPSknoboutand rotate90degrees

3.Rollbarintheupright position

4.Rollbarinthefolded position

4.Toraisetherollbar,raisetherollbartotheoperate position,rotatetheknobssothattheymovepartially intothegrooves(Figure7).

5.Raisetherollbartothefulluprightpositionwhile pushingontheupperrollbarandthepinswillsnapinto positionwhentheholesalignwiththepins(Figure7).

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll barintheraisedposition.

6.Pushontherollbarandensurethatbothpinsare engaged.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.

Figure8

1.SafeZone—usethe ZMasterhereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees, neardrop-offsandwater.

3.Water

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead

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Figure9

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

OperatingtheMower Blade-controlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthemower bladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingtheBlade-controlSwitch (PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)withthe

throttlepositionathalforlesswillcauseexcessivewearto thedrivebelts.

WARNING

Parkingbrakemaynotholdmachineparkedona slopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsarechocked orblocked

Figure10

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

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DisengagingtheBlade-controlSwitch (PTO)

Figure13

Figure11

OperatingtheThrottle

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START

RUN

STOP

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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweenFastandSlow positions(Figure14).

AlwaysusetheFastpositionwhenturningonthemower deckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

Figure14

OperatingtheChoke

Usethechoketostartacoldengine.

1.Iftheengineiscold,usethechoketostarttheengine.

2.Pulluponthechokeknobtoengagethechokebefore usingtheignitionswitch(Figure15).

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure16).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5

secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

Figure16

3.Pushdownonthechoketodisengagethechokeafter theenginehasstarted(

Figure15).

2.Turntheignitionkeytostoptostoptheengine.

Figure15

1.Onposition2.Offposition

UsingtheFuelShut-offValve

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START

RUN

STOP

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Thefuelshut-offvalveislocatedbehindtheseat.

Closethefuelshut-offvalvefortransport,maintenance,and storage.

Ensurethatthefuelshut-offvalveisopenwhenstartingthe engine.

Figure18

6.TurntheignitionkeytotheStartposition(Figure19).

Note:Whentheenginesstarts,releasethekey.

Figure17

1.Onposition2.Offposition

Important:Donotengagestarterformorethan5 secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailstostartallow a15secondcool-downperiodbetweenattempts. Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscanburnout thestartermotor.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired

whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

StartingtheEngine

1.RaisetheROPSupandlockintoplace,sitontheseat, andfastentheseatbelt.

2.Movethemotioncontrolstoneutral-lockedposition.

3.Settheparkingbrake;referto Brake(page17).

4.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOff position(Figure18).

5.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSlowand Fastpositions.

SettingtheParking

Figure19

1.Off3.Start

2.Run

StoppingtheEngine

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UsingtheSafety-interlock

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Lettheengineidleatslowthrottle(turtle)for60seconds beforeturningtheignitionswitchoff.

System

CAUTION

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafety-interlock System

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheneutral-locked

position.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostopthe enginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfromthelocked positionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedorifyourisefrom theseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

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Important:Makesurethatthefuelshut-offvalveis

closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine,as fuelleakagemayoccur.Settheparkingbrakebefore transporting.Makesuretoremovethekeyasthefuel pumpmayrunandcausethebatterytolosecharge.

TestingtheSafety-interlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove theblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOnposition. Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeandmove theblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOffposition. Moveeithermotion-controllever(outofneutrallocked position).Trystartingtheengine;theengineshould notcrank.Repeatforothercontrollever.

3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move theblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOffposition, andmovethemotion-controlleverstoneutral-lock position.Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengine isrunning,releasetheparkingbrake,engagethe blade-controlswitch(PTO)andriseslightlyfromthe seat;theengineshouldstop.

4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move theblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOffposition, andmovethemotion-controlleverstoneutral-lock position.Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengine isrunning,centereithermotioncontrolandmove

(forwardorreverse);theengineshouldstop.Repeat

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forothermotioncontrol.

5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,move theblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOffposition, andmovethemotion-controlleverstoneutral-lock position.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshould notcrank.

DrivingForward

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetraction-controlleversare

movedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstotheneutralposition.

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrake(page17).

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin theFastpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperateinthe fullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

UsingtheMotion-controlLevers

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers forward(Figure22).

Figure21

1.Motion-control lever—neutral-lock position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

Figure22

DrivingBackward

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1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-controllevers rearward(Figure23).

Figure23

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetraction-controlleversto neutral,andthenmovethemtothelockedposition,disengage thepowertakeoff(blade-controlswitch(PTO),andturnthe ignitionkeytotheOffposition.

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;referto SettingtheParkingBrake(page17).Remembertoremove thekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhas2positions,andisusedwiththe deck-liftpedal.Thereisalockpositionandaunlockposition forthetransportposition.Thetransportlockisusedwith thedeck-liftpedal(

Figure24).

Figure24

Transport-LockPositions

1.Transportlock3.Unlockposition—doesnot lockthemowerdeckinto transportposition

2.Lockposition—mower

deckwilllockintotransport position

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

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Mowerdecksize

48-inchdeck

52-inchand60-inch decks

Height-of-cut range

38to127mm(1-1/2 to5inches)

38to140mm(1-1/2 to5-1/2inches)

Increments

6mm(1/4inch)

Theheight-of-cutisadjustedfrom25to140mm(1to 5-1/2inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsbyrelocating theclevispinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Movethetransportlocktothelockposition.

2.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfoot,andraisethe mowerdecktothetransportposition(alsothe140mm (5-1/2inches)cuttingheightposition)asshownin Figure25.

3.Toadjust,rotatethepin90degreesandremovethepin fromtheheight-of-cutbracket(

Figure25).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracketcorresponding totheheight-of-cutdesired,andinsertthepin(Figure

25).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransportlock, andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Figure26

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

Figure25

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Cut-of-heightpin

3.Transportlock

AdjustingtheAnti-scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itisrecommended toadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalprollers.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving

motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure27

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positiontheseat whereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachineandaremost comfortable.

Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlockseat(Figure28).

Figure28

UsingtheDrive-wheel-release

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6.Torunthemachine,movethebypassleverstothe forwardposition(Figure29).

Valves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotatingdrive componentsbelowtheenginedeck,whichcould resultinseriousinjury.

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

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscanbecome veryhot.Touchingahotengineorhydraulic-drive unitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunitstocool completelybeforeaccessingthedrive-wheel-release valves.

Thedrive-wheel-releasevalvesarelocatedbehindtheseatand downintheenginecompartment.

1.DisengagethePTO(blade-controlswitch),turnthe ignitionkeytooff,movetheleverstotheneutral-locked position,applytheparkingbrake,andremovethekey .

2.Locatethebypassleversbehindtheseat,downonthe leftandrightsideoftheframe.

3.Topushthemachine,movethebypassleversrearward andouttolockthemintoplace(Figure29).

4.Repeatthisoneachsideofthemachine.

5.Disengageparkingbrakebeforepushing.

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

DANGER

Withoutagrassdeector,dischargecover,ora completegrass-catcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthemower becausethegrassdeectorroutesmaterialdown towardtheturf.Ifthegrassdeectorisever damaged,replaceitimmediately .

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethepowertakeoff (blade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOffposition, rotatetheignitionkeytotheOffposition,and removethekey.

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

LoadingMachines

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersortrucks. Onefull-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyond thereartiresisrecommendedinsteadofindividualrampsfor eachsideoftheunit(Figure30).Thelower,rearsectionof themachineframeextendsbackbetweentherearwheels,and servesasastopfortippingbackward.Havingafull-width rampprovidesasurfacefortheframememberstocontactif theunitstartstotipbackward.Ifitisnotpossibletouseone full-widthramp,useenoughindividualrampstosimulatea full-widthcontinuousramp.

Figure29

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheanglesdonot exceed15degrees(Figure30).Asteeperanglemaycause mowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfrom ramptotrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausethe unittotipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position thetrailerortrucksoitisonthedownsideoftheslopeand therampextendsuptheslope.Thiswillminimizetheramp angle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

Important:Donotattempttoturntheunitwhileonthe ramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

WARNING

TransportingMachines

Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreasesthe possibilityofbackwardtip-overandcouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingauniton aramp.

•EnsuretheROPSisintheuppositionwhile usingtheseatbeltwhenloadingthemachine. EnsuretheROPSwillclearthetopofan enclosedtrailer.

•Useonlyasingle,full-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurfacewider thantheunit.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenramp andgroundorbetweentherampandtraileror truck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunitup aramptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallthenecessarybrakes, lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw.Pleasecarefullyread allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoidinjury.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcanlead toaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetorroadway .

Totransportthemachine:

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle,and connectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.

5.Usethemetaltie-downloopsonthemachineto securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith straps,chains,cable,orropes(

Figure31).

Figure30

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

2.Full-widthramp4.Full-widthramp—side view

Figure31

1.Tractionunittie-downloops

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFastthrottleposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cut solowastototallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass. Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthemowerfreefromuncut grass,whichallowsairtobedrawnintothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan sixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensure anacceptablequalityofcut.

Cutting1/3oftheGrassBlade

CuttingLongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.

Stopping

Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyourlawn. Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththeblades engaged.

KeepingtheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember,grassgrows atdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,mowmoreoftenin earlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer, mowlessfrequently .Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagain twodayslateratalowerheightsetting.

AdjustingtheCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality ,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.

MaintainingtheBlade

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceit immediatelywithagenuineTOROreplacementblade.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthetorqueonthewheellugnuts.

•Changethehydraulic-systemlterandoil.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checktherollover-protection-system(ROPS)knobs.

•Cleantheenginescreen.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Checkthehydraulic-oillevelintheexpansiontank.

•Greasethemowerdeckidlerarm.

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Lubricatethemowerdeck-liftpivots.

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Check,cleanandregapthesparkplug.

•Checkandcleanenginecoolingnsandshrouds.

•Changetheengine-oillter.

Every250hours

Every400hours

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearly

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandyconditions).

•Checkthesafetyairlter.

•Changethehydraulic-systemlterandoil.

•Replacethesafetyairlter.

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Checktheelectricclutch.

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Checkthetorqueonthewheellugnuts.

•Paintchippedsurfaces.

•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyoudoanymaintenance.

Lubrication

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GreasingandLubrication

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy .

GreaseType:No.2general-purposelithiumbaseor molybdenum-basegrease

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffthefrontof thetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting,andpumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutofthe bearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

GreasingtheMower

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Greasethemowerdeck

idlerarm.

Yearly—Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Greasethemowerdeckidler-pulleypivotuntilgrease comesoutofthebottom(

Figure33).

AddingLightOilorSprayingon Lubrication

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Lubricatethedeck-liftpivots.

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4.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots.

Note:Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone; refertoAdjustingtheCaster-pivotBearing(page39).

5.Removethehexplug.

6.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

7.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesoutaround thetopbearing.

8.Removethegreasettinginthehole.

9.Installthehexpluganddustcap(

Figure34).

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LubricatingtheCaster-wheel Hubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey ,andengagetheparkingbrake.

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14.Torquethenutto8to9N-m(75to80in-lb),loosen, thentorqueto2to3N-m(20to25in-lb).

Note:Makesureaxledoesnotextendbeyondeither nut.

15.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub,andinsert wheelintothecasterfork.

16.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,check thebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthecastertire.The tireshouldnotspinfreely(morethan1or2revolutions) orhaveanysideplay.Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjustthe torqueonthespacernutuntilthereisaslightamountof drag.Applyanotherlayerofthread-lockingadhesive.

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench

2.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

3.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxleassembly inthecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedto lockthespacernutstotheaxle.

5.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly .

6.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearordamage andreplaceifnecessary.

7.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.

8.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.

9.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernutsremoved (orbrokenloose),applyathread-lockingadhesiveto1 spacernut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrench atsfacingoutward.

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Note:Donotthreadthespacernutalloftheway ontotheendoftheaxle.Leaveapproximately3mm (1/8inch)fromtheoutersurfaceofthespacernutto theendoftheaxleinsidethenut.

10.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelonthe sideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.

11.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,llthearea insidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullofgeneral-purpose grease.

12.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothewheel.

13.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecondspacer nut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

EngineMaintenance

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

6.Removethesafetylteronlyifyouintendtoreplaceit.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthesafety lter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimary lterisdamaged.Replacebothlters.

7.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylookinginto thelterwhileshiningabrightlightontheoutsideof thelter.Holesinthelterwillappearasbrightspots. Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replacetheprimary

airlter(moreoftenindustyorsandy conditions).

Every250hours—Checkthesafetyairlter.

Every500hours—Replacethesafetyairlter.

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyiftheoperating conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheFilters

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpullthe air-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody(

Figure36).

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

•Iftheprimarylterisdirty,bent,ordamaged,replaceit.

•Donotcleantheprimarylter.

ServicingtheSafetyFilter

Replacethesafetylter,nevercleanit.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthesafetylter. Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimarylteris damaged.Replacebothlters.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:T opreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate

theenginewithbothairltersandthecoverinstalled.

1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterforshipping damage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifthesafetylterisbeingreplaced,carefullyslideit intothelterbody(

Figure36).

Figure36

1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover

2.Primarylter5.Safetylter

3.Latch

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutoftheair-cleaner body(Figure36).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideofthe body.

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafetylter (Figure36).

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfullyseatedby pushingonitsouterrimwhileinstallingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoftinsidearea ofthelter.

4.Installtheair-cleanercoverwiththesideindicatedas upfacingupwardandsecurethelatches(Figure36).

ServicingtheEngineOil

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

CrankcaseCapacity:withalterchange,2.1L(71oz);

withoutalterchange,1.8L(61oz)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure37

Note:Useofmulti-gradeoils(5W-20,10W -30,or10W-40)

willincreaseoilconsumption.Checktheoillevelmore frequentlywhenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothing,andotherbody partsawayfromthemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun enginewithoilbelowtheLowmarkbecausetheengine maybedamaged.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

Figure38

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure38).

ChangingtheEngineOil

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ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightlylowerthan thefronttoensurethattheoildrainscompletely .

3.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure39).

5.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto bringittotheFullmark(Figure40).

Figure40

6.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.

7.Checktheoillevelagain.

Figure39

ChangingtheEngine-oilFilter

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ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhen operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil(page32).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(

Figure41).

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useasparkplug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkplug(s)anda gappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplug(s)ifnecessary.

TypeofSparkPlug:NGK

AirGap:0.75mm(0.03inch)

BPR4ESorequivalent

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Locateandremovethesparkplugs(

Figure42).

Note:Ensuretheoil-ltergaskettouchestheengine, andthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer to

ChangingtheEngineOil(page32).

Figure41

Figure42

CheckingtheSparkPlug

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CheckingtheSparkArrester

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always

replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis operatingproperly.Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.03inch).

Figure43

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N-m(16ft.-lb).

(ifequipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped. Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresultin personalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Donotfuelorrunengineunlesssparkarresteris installed.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,remove thekey ,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Waitformufertocool.

3.Ifthereareanybreaksinthescreenorweldsare observed,replacethearrester.

4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,removethe arresterandshakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester, andcleanscreenitwithawirebrush(soakinsolvent ifnecessary).

5.Installarresteronexhaustoutlet.

Figure44

FuelSystem

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ServicingtheFuelTank

Maintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineonthefrontorrear sideoftheengine.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

5.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat(

Figure45).

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankandservices anycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

Figure45

1.Fuellter3.Fuelshutoffvalve

2.Hoseclamp

6.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide themawayfromthelter(Figure45).

7.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

8.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampscloseto thelter(Figure45).

9.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.

Note:Itisimportanttoinstallthefuellinehosesandsecure withplastictiesthesameastheywereoriginallyinstalledat thefactorytokeepthefuellineawayfromcomponentsthat cancausefuellinedamage.

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Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Disconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)fromthe negative(-)batteryterminal(Figure46).

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

W ash hands after handling .

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

4.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery terminal,andremovethepositive(+)batterycable

Figure46).

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5.Removethewingnutsecuringthebatteryclamp (Figure46).

6.Removetheclamp(Figure46).

7.Removethebattery.

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)battery cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red) cable.

•Alwaysreconnectthepositive(red)batterycable beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.

1.Removethewingnutand clamp

2.Removethenegative batterycablebeforethe positive

Figure46

3.Removethepositive batterycable

4.Removethebattery

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1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure46).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive(+) batteryterminal.

3.Installthenegative(black)batterycableandground wiretothenegative(-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and2locknuts

Figure46).

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5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnut(Figure

46).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged (1.265specicgravity).Thisisespeciallyimportantto preventbatterydamagewhenthetemperatureisbelow 0°C(32°F).

1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30amps or30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure47).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables;refertoInstallingtheBattery(page37).

Figure47

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

ServicingtheFuses

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

1.Thefusesarelocatedonrighthandconsolenextto theseat(Figure48).

2.Toreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit.

3.Installanewfuse(Figure48).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

1.Optional accesory—15amp

2.Charge—25amp5.Console

3.PTO—10amp

Figure48

4.Main—25amp

DriveSystem Maintenance

CheckingtheSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Visuallyinspecttheseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationofretractorandbuckle.Replaceitbeforeoperating ifitisdamaged.

Checkingthe Rollover-Protection-System (ROPS)Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keeptheroll barinthefullyraisedlockedpositionandusethe seatbelt.

Ensuretheseatissecuredtothemachine.

Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandtheknobsarein goodworkingcondition.Makesurethattheknobsarefully engagedwiththeROPSintheraisedposition.Theupper hoopoftherollbarmayneedtobepushedforwardorpulled rearwardtogetbothknobsfullyengaged(Figure49).

Figure49

1.ROPSknob(locked position)

2.PulltheROPSknobout, androtateit90degreesto changetherollbarposition

3.Rollbarintheupright position

4.Rollbarinthefolded position

AdjustingtheTracking

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Drivetoanopen,atarea,andmovethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition.

3.MovethethrottlemidwaybetweenFastandSlow.

4.Movebothmotion-controlleversforwarduntilthey bothhitthestopsintheT-slot.

5.Checkwhichwaythemachinetracks.

6.Ifittrackstotheright,loosentheboltsandadjust theleftstopplaterearwardontheleftT-slotuntilthe machinetracksstraight(Figure50).

7.Ifittrackstotheleft,loosentheboltsandadjustthe rightstopplaterearwardontherightT-slotuntilthe machinetracksstraight(Figure50).

8.Tightenthestopplate(Figure50).

Figure50

Leftcontrollevershown

1.Controllever3.Stopplate

2.Bolt

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Yearly

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to136N-m(90 to100ft-lb).

AdjustingtheCaster-pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtightenthelock

Figure52).

nut(

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareat, andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthepreload onthebearings(Figure52).

Important:Makesurethatthespringwashersare installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure52.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure52).

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat90kPa(13psi). Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddonot requireairpressuremaintenance.

Figure51

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

Figure52

3.Dustcap

AdjustingtheElectricClutch

CoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Every500hours—Checktheelectric

clutch.

Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagementand properbraking.

1.Inserta0.38to0.53mm(0.015–0.02inch)feelergauge throughoneinspectionslotinthesideoftheassembly.

Note:Makesureitisbetweenthearmatureandthe rotor-frictionsurfaces.

Note:Thegapneedstobeatleast0.38mm(0.015 inch),andnotmorethan0.53mm(0.02inch).

2.Ifadjustmentisneeded,thensetat0.38mm(0.015 inch)foreachofthethreeadjustmentslotpositions.

3.Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisaslightbindingon thefeelergauge,butitcanbemovedeasilywithinthe airgap(

4.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.

5.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslightadjustmentsuntil thefeelergaugebetweentherotorandarmaturewith veryslightcontactbetweenthem.

Figure53).

Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuseremoveanybuild-upofgrass,dirtor otherdebrisfromtheenginescreen.Thiswillhelpinsure adequatecoolingandcorrectenginespeedandwillreduce thepossibilityofoverheatingandmechanicaldamagetothe engine(Figure54).

CleaningtheEngineCooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes

rst)

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfan housing(Figure54).

4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.

5.Installairintakescreen,recoilstarterandfanhousing

Figure54).

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Figure53

1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge

2.Slot

Figure54

1.Engineguard4.Fanhousing

2.Engineairintakescreen

3.Bolt

5.Screw

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InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating,blades slippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks, andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethe mowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsareevident.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches)height-of-cut.

4.Removethebeltcovers(Figure55).

Figure55

1.Pushthetabdown2.Removethebeltcover

5.Usearatchetinthesquareholeintheidlerarmto removetensionontheidlerspring(Figure56).

6.Removethebeltfromthemower-deckpulleys.

7.Removethebeltguideonthespring-loadedidlerarm (Figure56).

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleysandthe clutchpulleyundertheengine(Figure56).

Figure56

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

10.Installthebeltguideontheidlerarm(Figure56).

11.Usingtheratchetinthesquarehole,installtheidler spring(Figure56).

Note:Makesurethespringendsareseatedinthe anchorgrooves.

12.Installthebeltcovers(Figure57).

armfortheratchet

6.Idler-greasetting

7.Beltguide

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8.Installthenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyandthe 2drivepulleys.

1.Positionthebeltcover3.Ensurethatthetabis

2.Slidethebeltcoverunder thesidecatches

underthemetalcatch

ReplacingtheHydraulic Pump-driveBelt

1.DisengagethePTOandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removethemowerbelt;referto Belt(page41).

4.Raisethemachineandsupportitwithjackstands (Figure59).

5.Removetheclutchstop(Figure58).

ReplacingtheMower

Figure59

1.Idlerpulley4.Pump-drivebelt

2.Idler-springpost5.Righthand

3.Enginepulley

hydraulic-pumppulley

6.Lefthandhydraulic-pump pulley

9.Installtheclutchstop(Figure58).

10.Installthemowerbelt;refertoReplacingtheMower Belt(page41).

Figure58

1.Clutchstop

6.Removetheidlerspringfromthepost(Figure59).

7.Removetheexistingbeltfromthehydraulicunitdrive pulleysandtheenginepulley

ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheControl-handle Position

Thereare2heightpositionsforthecontrollevers—highand low .Removetheboltstoadjusttheheightfortheoperator.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Loosentheboltsandangenutsinstalledinthelevers (Figure60).

4.Aligntheleversinthefront-to-rearpositionby bringingtheleverstogethertotheneutralposition,and slidethemuntiltheyarealigned,thentightenthebolts (Figure61).

Figure60

1.Bolt

2.Handle4.Nut

3.Controllever

Figure61

5.Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother,refer toAdjustingtheMotionControlNeutral-lockPivot (page45).

6.Repeattoadjustthecontrollevers.

AdjustingtheMotion-control Linkage

Locatedoneithersideofthefueltank,belowtheseatarethe pump-controllinkages.Rotatingthepumplinkagewitha 1/2inchwrenchallowsne-tuningadjustments,sothatthe machinedoesnotmoveinneutral.Anyadjustmentsshould bemadeforneutralpositioningonly .

WARNING

Theenginemustberunningandthedrivewheels mustbeturning,sothemotion-controladjustment canbeperformed.Contactwithmovingpartsor hotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keepyourngers,hands,andclothingclearof rotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedeck-liftpedal, removetheheight-of-cutpin,andlowerthedeckto theground.

2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely .

3.Movetheseattothefurthestrearpositiontoexpose thefrontnuts.

4.Loosenthefrontnuts.

Note:Thenutsdonotneedtoberemoved.

5.Movetheseattothefurthestforwardpositionto

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exposetherearnuts.

11.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseatsafety switch,locatedunderthebottomcushionoftheseat.

6.Loosentherearnuts.

Note:Thenutsdonotneedtoberemoved.

7.Slidetheseatandseatplateforwardtoallowthefront nutstogothroughthekeyhole(Figure62).

Figure62

1.Seat

2.Frontnutswithkeyhole

8.Removetheseatandseatplatefromthemachine.

9.Unplugtheharnessconnectorfromtheseatswitch locatedundertheseat(Figure63).

Note:Theswitchisapartoftheseatassembly.

12.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrosstheterminals intheconnectorofthemainwiringharness.

13.Starttheengine,runtheengineatfullthrottle,and releasethebrake.

Important:Thebrakemustbeengaged,and themotion-controlleversmustbeouttostartthe engine.Theoperatordoesnothavetobeinthe seatbecauseofthejumperwirebeingused.

14.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththedrivelevers atfullforwardspeedtobringthehydraulicoilupto operatingtemperature.

Note:Themotion-controlleverneedstobeinneutral whilemakinganynecessaryadjustments.

15.Bringthemotion-controlleversintotheneutral position.

16.Adjustthepump-controlrodsbylooseningthe2jam nutsandrotatingtheadjustmentnutintheappropriate directionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepinreverse

Figure64).

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17.Movethemotion-controlleverstothereverseposition, andwhileapplyingslightpressuretothelever,allow thereverse-indicatorspringstobringtheleversback toneutral.

Note:Thewheelsmuststopturningorslightlycreep inreverse.

18.Tightenthe2jamnutsagainsttheadjustmentnut

Figure64).

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Figure63

1.Harnessconnector

1.Jamnut2.Adjustmentnut

Figure64

19.Shutoffthemachine

10.Loosentheboltsholdingtheseattothemachine,and slidetheseatforwardintheslotstoremovetheseat.

20.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness,and plugtheconnectorintotheseatswitch.

21.Installtheseat.

22.Removethejackstands.

23.Raisethedeckandinstalltheheight-of-cutpin.

24.Ensurethatthemachinedoesnotcreepinneutralwith theparkingbrakesdisengaged.

AdjustingtheMotion-control

AdjustingtheMotionControl Neutral-lockPivot

Theangednutcanbeadjustedtoobtainamoredesired motion-controlleverresistancewhenmovingittothe neutral-lockposition.SeeFigure66foradjustmentoptions.

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesiredfeel.

Damper

Thetopdamper-mountingboltcanbeadjustedtoobtaina moredesiredmotion-controlleverresistance.SeeFigure65 formountingoptions.

Figure65

RHMotionControlShown

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

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

Note:Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.

Note:Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut

3.Tightenthejamnut.

Figure66

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

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Maintenance

properlyperformthisprocedurecanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

RemovingHydraulic-systemFilters

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicOilType:Toro or20W-50engineoil.

Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscouldcause systemdamage.

HydraulicSystemCapacity(withltersremoved):4.45

L(150oz)

HYPR-OIL

CheckingtheHydraulic-oilLevel

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

1.Allowthehydraulicoiltocooldown,andchecktheoil levelwhentheoiliscold.

2.Checktheexpansionreservoir,and,ifnecessary,add

Toro

HYPR-OIL

COLDline.

™

500hydraulicoiltotheFULL

™

500hydraulicoil

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,allow theenginetocool,removethekey,andengagethe parkingbrake.

2.Locatethelterandguardsoneachtransaxle-drive system(Figure68).

3.Removethreescrewssecuringthelterguardand guard(

Figure68).

Figure68

Rightsideshown

Figure67

1.Expansionreservoir

Changingthe Hydraulic-systemFilter

2.FULLCOLDline

andOil

Thelterandoilarechangedatthesametime.Donotuse theoilagain.Oncethenewlterisinstalled,andtheoilis added,anyairinthesystemmustbepurged.

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremainsatthe FULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.Failureto

1.Transaxledrive

2.Oillter

3.Filterguard

4.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelters.

Important:Donotallowdirttoenterthe hydraulicsystem,orcontaminationmayoccur.

5.Placeadrainpanbelowtheltertocatchtheoilthat drainswhenthelterandventplugsareremoved.

6.Locateandremovetheventplugoneachtransmission

7.Unscrewtheltertoremoveit,andallowtheoilto drainfromdrivesystem.

8.Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

InstallingtheHydraulic-systemFilters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber sealofeachlter.

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntiltherubbersealcontacts thelteradapter,thentightenthelteranadditional 3/4to1fullturn.

3.Repeatfortheotherlter.

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3/4

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4.Installthelterguardsovereachlteraspreviously removed.

5.Usethe3screwstosecurethelterguards.

6.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbeforeadding theoil.

7.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneofthevent-plug holes.

8.Stopandinstallthatventplug.

9.Torquetheplugto20N-m(15ft-lb).

10.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untiloilcomesoutoftheremainingvent-plugholeon thesecondtransmission.

11.Stopandinstallthatventplug.

12.Torquetheplugto20N-m(15ft-lb).

13.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.

14.Proceedto

Important:Failuretoperformthe

the Hy draulic System

hydraulicltersandoilcanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page47).

Bleeding

procedureafterchanging

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Raisetherearofmachineup,andsupportitwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

Figure70

1.Jackingpoints

2.Entertheoperator'sposition,starttheengine,move thethrottlecontrolaheadtothe1/2throttleposition, anddisengageparkingbrake.

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition.Withthebypassvalves openandtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe motion-controlleversinbothforwardandreverse (5or6times).

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

themachineposition.Withthebypassvalve closedandtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe directionalcontrolinbothforwardandreverse directions(5to6times).

C.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespeciedoilasuntil itreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.

3.Repeatstep2untilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom thesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoise levels,movessmoothlyforward,andreversesatnormal speeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

4.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoironelast time.AddthespeciedoilasuntilitreachestheFULL COLDlineontheexpansionreservoirifnecessary.

Figure69

MowerDeck

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6.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothe7.6cm(3 inches)cuttingheightlocation.

Maintenance

LevelingtheMowerDeck

SettingUptheMachine

Note:Ensurethatthemowerdeckisleveledbefore

matchingtheheight-of-cut(HOC).

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

4.Checktirepressureofthedrivetires.

5.Ifneeded,adjustto90kPa(13psi).

6.Positionthemowertothe76mm(3inches) height-of-cutposition.

DeckLeveling

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,remove thekey ,andengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.

Note:Properinationpressureforthetiresis90kPa (13psi).

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatchingposition.

5.Pushthedeck-liftpedalallthewayforwardandthe deckwilllatchatthe14cm(5-1/2inches)transport position(

Figure71).

7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedecktolower tothecuttingheight.

8.Raisethedischargechute.

9.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthelevel surfacetothefronttipoftheblade(PostionA)as showninFigure72.

Note:Themeasurementshouldread7.6mm(3 inches)

Figure72

1.7.6cm(3inches)at positionAiscorrect

2.8.3cm(3-1/4inches)at positionBiscorrect

10.Ifneeded,loosenthewhizlocknutonthesideofthe yokeandthejamnutontop(

11.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget7.6 mm(3inches)height.

3.Measureherefromthe bladetiptothehard surface

4.MeasureatpositionAand Bonbothsides

Figure73).

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Height-of-cutpin

Note:T oincreasetheheight,turntheadjusterscrew clockwise;todecrease,turnitcounterclockwise.

Note:Ifthefrontdecklinksdonothaveenough adjustmenttoachieveaccuratecutheight,the singlepointadjustmentcanbeutilizedtogainmore adjustment.

Figure71

3.Transportlock

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Figure73

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1.Whizlocknut3.Jamnut

2.Adjusterscrew4.Y oke

Figure75

1.Single-pointadjustmentbolt

14.Tightenthe2boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cut plate(Figure74).T

Note:Inmostconditions,thebackbladetipshould beadjusted6.4mm(1/4inch)higherthanthefront.

15.Torquethe2boltsto37to45N-m(27to33ft-lb).

12.Toadjustthesinglepointsystem,loosenthe2boltsat thebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate(Figure74).

Figure74

1.Boltsatthebottomoftheheight-of-cutplate

13.Ifthedeckistoolow ,tightenthesinglepoint adjustmentboltbyrotatingitclockwise.Ifthedeckis toohigh,loosenthesinglepointadjustmentboltby rotatingitcounterclockwise(

Figure75).

16.Onbothsidesofthedeck,measurefromthelevel surfacetothebacktipoftheblade(postionB)as showninFigure72.

Note:Themeasurementshouldread8.3cm(3-1/4 inches)

17.Finetunethescrewadjusterbyturningittoget8.3 mm(3-1/4inches)height(Figure73).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjustmentnut clockwise;todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

18.Measureuntilall4sidesarethecorrectheight.

19.Tightenallofthenutsonthedeck-lift-armassemblies.

20.Lowerthedischargechute.

Note:Loosenortightenthesingle-pointadjustment boltenoughtomovetheheight-of-cutplatemounting boltsatleast1/3thelengthoftheavailabletravel intheirslots.Thiswillregainsomeupanddown adjustmentoneachofthe4decklinks.

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Toensureasuperiorqualityofcut,keepthebladessharp. Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywant tokeepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's orbystanders’area,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethebladesand settheparkingbrake.Turntheignitionkeytooff.Remove thekey ,anddisconnectthesparkplugwiresfromthespark plugs.

CheckingforBentBlades

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge, positionA,oftheblades(Figure77).

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure76).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,removeand sharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningtheBlades(page

51).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforminginthis area,immediatelyinstallanewblade(Figure76).

Figure76

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

Figure77

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthe bladesatthesamepositionasinstep

Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions obtainedinsteps4and5mustnotexceed3mm (1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8inch),the bladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

2.PositionA

4above.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade withanewblade.

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.Toensure optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance ofthemachine,usegenuineT ororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult innonconformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorathickly-padded glove.

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Figure80

1.Blade2.Balancer

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,andthe bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure78).

Figure78

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

3.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheend ofthesailareaonly(Figure78).

4.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure81).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure81).

Note:Thespring-diskconemustbeinstalledtoward thebolthead(Figure81).

3.Torquethebladeboltto115to150N-m(85to 110ft-lb).

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure79).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsbalanceifthesameamount

ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure79

1.Sharpenattheoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure80).

Figure81

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Springdisk

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

RemovingtheMowerDeck

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Beforeservicingorremovingthemowerdeck,the spring-loadeddeckarmsmustbelockedout.

WARNING

Deck-lift-armassemblieshavestoredenergy. Removingthedeckwithoutreleasingthestored energycancauseseriousinjuryordeath.

Donotattempttodisassemblethedeckfromthe frontframewithoutlockingoutthestoredenergy.

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey ,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Removetheheight-adjustmentpinandlowerthedeck totheground.

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

Note:Thislocksthedeck-liftarmsinthelowest positionwhenthedeckisremovedandthestored energyinthedeckspringisreleased.

4.Removethebeltcovers.

5.Liftuptheoorpanandinsertaratchetintothesquare holeinthedeckidler(

6.Rotatethedeckidlerclockwiseandremovethemower belt(Figure82).

Figure82).

Figure82

1.Clutchpulley5.Squareholeintheidler

2.Mowerbelt

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.Ratchet

armfortheratchet

6.Idlergreasetting

7.Beltguide

7.Removeandretainthehardwareonbothsidesofthe deck(Figure83).

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Figure83

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6 2

1.Removethereardeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

2.Removethefrontdeckliftattachmentshoulderboltandnut.

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator'sor bystander'sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Donotoperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla coverplate,amulchplate,grassdeectororbagger.

1.Removethelocknut,thebolt,thespring,andthespacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure84).

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector(Figure

84).

8.Slidethedeckouttotherightsideofthemachine.

Figure84

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.GrassDeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring

5.Springinstalled

7.Jhookendofspring

3.Placethespacerandthespringontograssdeector.

4.PlaceoneJendofthespringbehindthedeckedge.

Note:MakesureoneJendofthespringisinstalled behindthedeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltas showninFigure84.

5.Installtheboltandthenut.

6.PlaceoneJhookendofthespringaroundthegrass deector(Figure84).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable torotate.Liftthedeectoruptothefullopen positionandensurethatitrotatesintothefull downposition.

Cleaning

Storage

CleaningUndertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockedposition, andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolantare pollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeoftheseaccordingto yourstateandlocalregulations.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(blade-controlswitch (PTO),settheparkingbrake,andturntheignitionkey toOff.Removethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtandchafffrom theoutsideoftheengine-cylinder-headnsandblower housing.

Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps, andmotors.

3.Checkthebrake.

4.Servicetheaircleaner;referto Cleaner(page30)

5.Greasethemachine;referto (page28)

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;referto Oil(page32)

7.Checkthetirepressure;referto Pressure(page39)

8.Changethehydrauliclters;referto HydraulicSystem(page46)

9.Chargethebattery;referto

36)

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

ServicingtheAir

GreasingandLubrication

ChangingtheEngine

CheckingtheTire

Servicingthe

ServicingtheBattery(page

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-controlswitch (PTO)engaged,andtheengineathighidlefor2to 5minutesafterwashing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto theCuttingBlades(page50).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionerto

fuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat alltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthefuel

tank;referto

ServicingtheFuelTank(page35).

Servicing

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers. Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)is engaged.

2.Theparkingbrakeisnoton.

3.Themotion-controlleversarenotinthe neutral-lockposition.

4.Theoperatorisnotseated.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded orloose.

7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Therelayorswitchiswornordamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

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

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrectposition.4.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis

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

6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,loose,ordamaged.

10.Therelayorswitchiswornordamaged.

11.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly gapped.

12.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.

1.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)to thedisengagedposition.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Ensurethatthemotion-controllevers areintheneutral-lockposition.

4.Sitontheseat.

5.Chargethebattery .

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

midwaybetweentheslowandfast positions.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

8.Checktheseat-switchindicator. Replacetheseatifnecessary.

9.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanthe connectorterminalsthoroughly withelectrical-contactcleaner,apply dielectricgrease,andmakethe appropriateconnections.

10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Adjustorreplacethesparkplug.

12.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themowerpullstotheleftorright(with leversfullyforward)

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,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Thetirepressureinthedrivetiresis notcorrect.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.

2.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Themachinevibratesabnormally.

Themachineproducesanunevencutting height.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley .3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

5.Thehydraulicoillevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicoiltothereservoirsorlet

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

1.Theblade(s)is/arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty .4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

2.Changethebelt.

itcooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley .

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Levelthemowerdeckfromside-to-side andfront-to-rear.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

Theclutchdoesnotengage.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose, orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,loose,or broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Thefuseisblown.1.Replacethefuse.Checkthecoil

2.Thereislowvoltagesupplyatthe clutch.

3.Thecoilisdamaged.3.Replacetheclutch.

4.Thereisinadequatecurrentsupply.4.Repairorreplacetheclutchleadwireor

5.Therotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installthemowerdeckpulleyand checktheidlerpulley ,idlerarm,and springforcorrectpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew belt.

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

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

electricalsystem.Cleantheconnector contacts.

5.Removetheshimorreplacetheclutch.

Schematics

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WireDiagram(Rev.A)

Notes:

TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor

Landscape

Equipment(LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoan agreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oro Productslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginalowner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

•Engines

Honda–2years

Kawasaki–3years

30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse

1yearCommercialUse

•Engines

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers

•Engines

GrandStand

•Engines

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

2000SeriesMowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

3000SeriesMowers

5000SeriesMowers

Mowers

Kawasaki–3years

2years

Kawasaki–3years

5yearsor1,200hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor500hours

3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours 3years Lifetime(originalowneronly) 5yearsor1,200hours

KohlerCommand–2years

KohlerEFI–3years

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

6000SeriesMowers

•Frame

ZMaster

•Engines

7000SeriesMowers

•Frame

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

5yearsor1,200hours

2years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

•Attachments1year

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts andlabor .Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor corrosionarenotcovered.

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourToroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship, followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedToroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.T olocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheYellowPagesof yourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)oraccessourwebsite atwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe 24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered underwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith theassistanceprovided,contactusat:

RLCCustomerCareDepartment

ToroWarrantyCompany

811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth

Bloomington,MN55420-1196

888-865-5676(U.S.Customers)

888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformed byadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,lubricants,oil

changes,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglectedand

requiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oroService

Dealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure

(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmore

than10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone

month

GeneralConditions

AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro ServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorT oroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect, incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheToro Productscoveredbythiswarranty,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinary use)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)are limitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty.

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages, orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights whichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry , province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheT oroimporter .Ifallother remediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalToroDealer.

374-0252RevF

Toro 74141, 74143, 74145 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

ToroMowerSafety

AddingFuel

BreakingInaNewMachine

UsingtheRollover-Protection System(ROPS)

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

ThinkSafetyFirst

OperatingtheParkingBrake

OperatingtheMower Blade-controlSwitch(PTO)

OperatingtheThrottle

OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

OperatingtheChoke

UsingtheFuelShut-offValve

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

DrivingForwardorBackward

StoppingtheMachine

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

AdjustingtheAnti-scalp Rollers

PositioningtheSeat

UsingtheSideDischarge

LoadingMachines

TransportingMachines

GreasingandLubrication

GreasingtheMower

LubricatingtheCaster-wheel Hubs

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServicingtheFuelTank

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServicingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

CheckingtheSeatBelt

Checkingthe Rollover-Protection-System (ROPS)Knobs

AdjustingtheTracking

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts

AdjustingtheCaster-pivot Bearing

CheckingtheTirePressure

AdjustingtheElectricClutch

CleaningtheEngineScreen

CleaningtheEngineCooling FinsandShrouds

InspectingtheBelts

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

ReplacingtheHydraulic Pump-driveBelt

AdjustingtheControl-handle Position

AdjustingtheMotion-control Linkage

AdjustingtheMotionControl Neutral-lockPivot

ServicingtheHydraulic System

LevelingtheMowerDeck

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

RemovingtheMowerDeck

CleaningUndertheMower

DisposingofWaste

CleaningandStorage