Toro 74268, 74269 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3364-205RevA

Z590-DZMaster

Witha60inor72inTURBOFORCE DischargeMower

ModelNo.74268—SerialNo.310000001andUp

ModelNo.74269—SerialNo.310000001andUp

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ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.T oro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits constituentsareknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

andotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas mayhavesimilarlaws.

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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002.

Theenclosed

Engine Owner’ s Man ual

issupplied forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCalifornia EmissionControlRegulationofemissionsystems, maintenance,andwarranty.Replacementsmaybe orderedthroughtheenginemanufacturer.

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedto beusedbyresidentialhomeownersorprofessional, hiredoperators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcutting grassonwell-maintainedlawnsonresidential orcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesignedfor cuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

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YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .T oro.comfor productandaccessoryinformation,helpndinga dealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,or additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService DealerorToroCustomerServiceandhavethemodel andserialnumbersofyourproductready .

Figure1 identiesthelocationofthemodelandserialnumbers ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace provided.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview......................................................14

Controls.............................................................14

Operation...................................................................16

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

BiodieselReady..................................................16

FillingtheFuelTank...........................................17

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CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................17

SwitchingtheFuelTanks....................................17

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

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

ThinkSafetyFirst...............................................18

UnderstandingtheAudibleAlarms.....................19

OperatingtheParkingBrake...............................19

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

OperatingthePowerTakeOff(PTO).................21

TheSafetyInterlockSystem................................21

DrivingForwardorBackward.............................22

StoppingtheMachine.........................................23

AdjustingtheControlLeverResistance...............23

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................23

UsingtheLiftAssistLever..................................24

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers.........................24

AdjustingtheFlowBafe...................................25

PositioningtheFlowBafe.................................25

PositioningtheSeat............................................26

UnlatchingtheSeat.............................................27

PushingtheMachinebyHand.............................27

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

TransportingMachines.......................................28

LoadingMachines..............................................28

UsingtheZStand®............................................29

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

Maintenance...............................................................32

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................32

Lubrication.............................................................33

GreasingandLubrication...................................33

GreasingtheMowerDeckandBelt

Idlers..............................................................33

WheretoAddLightOilorSpray

Lubrication.....................................................34

GreasetheIdlerArms........................................34

GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots.........................34

LubricateCasterWheelHubs.............................34

EngineMaintenance...............................................36

ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................36

ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................37

FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................39

ServicingtheFuelFilterandWater

Separator........................................................39

ServicingtheFuelTank......................................40

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................40

ServicingtheBattery...........................................40

ServicingtheFuses.............................................41

DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................42

AdjustingtheTracking........................................42

CheckingtheTirePressure.................................43

CheckingtheWheelHubSlottedNut..................43

AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearing......................43

CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................44

ServicingtheCoolingSystem..............................44

BrakeMaintenance.................................................46

AdjustingtheParkingBrake................................46

BeltMaintenance....................................................47

InspectingtheBelts............................................47

ReplacingtheMowerBelt...................................47

ReplacingtheDriveBelts....................................47

AdjustingtheDriveBelts....................................48

CheckingandReplacingthePumpDrive

Belt................................................................49

ReplacingandTensioningtheAlternator

Belt................................................................49

ControlsSystemMaintenance.................................50

AdjustingtheControlHandleNeutral

Position..........................................................50

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...............................51

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem...........................51

SettingtheHydraulicPumpNeutral

Position..........................................................53

MowerDeckMaintenance......................................55

LevelingtheMoweratThreePositions................55

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...............................57

ReplacingtheGrassDeector.............................59

Cleaning.................................................................60

CleaningUndertheMower.................................60

WasteDisposal...................................................60

Storage.......................................................................60

CleaningandStorage..........................................60

Troubleshooting.........................................................62

Schematics.................................................................64

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Safety

•Useextracarewhenhandlingdieselandotherfuels. Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeans CAUTION,WARNING,orDANGER-“personal safetyinstruction."Failuretocomplywiththe instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrass or,whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatching cutgrass.Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecould provedangeroustouserandbystanders.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.4-2004.

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot readEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain thismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict theageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself, otherpeopleorproperty.

–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer

–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.

–Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwithengine

running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling. Donotsmoke.

•Checkthatoperator’spresencecontrols,safety switchesandshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperateunlesstheyarefunctioning properly.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholes andhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrakeis engagedbeforestartingengine.Starttheengineonly fromtheoperator’sposition.Useseatbelts.

•Neverraisemowerwiththebladesrunning.

•NeveroperatewithoutthePTOshield,orother guardssecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioningproperly .

•Neveroperatewiththedischargedeectorraised, removedoraltered,unlessusingagrasscatcher.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.

•Stoponlevelground,lowerimplements,disengage drives,engageparkingbrake,shutoffenginebefore leavingtheoperator’spositionforanyreason includingemptyingthecatchersoruncloggingthe chute.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,loose clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire whichcanbethrownbythemachine.

•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstriking objectsorifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Make necessaryrepairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunits.

•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsandbystanders away.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhencrossingroadsand sidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.

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•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo notpointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceof alcoholordrugs.

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death ordrowning.

•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs, etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhide obstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthat changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould overturnthemachine.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmay causedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossofbraking andsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagethebladesand proceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition andusetheseatbeltwhenoperatingthemachine.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquickly intheeventofanemergency.

•Beawarethereisnorolloverprotectionwhenthe rollbarisdown.

•Checktheareatobemowedandneverfoldthe ROPSinareaswherethereareslopes,dropoffsor water.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary. Donotweartheseatbeltwiththerollbarfolded down.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e. branches,doorways,electricalwires)beforedriving underanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.

Maintenanceandstorage

•Disengagedrives,lowerimplement,setparking brake,stopengineandremovekeyordisconnect sparkplugwire.Waitforallmovementtostop beforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromcuttingunits,drives, mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.Cleanup oilorfuelspillage.

•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear ame.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained personneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith storedenergy.

•Disconnectbatteryorremovesparkplugwirebefore makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal rstandthepositivelast.Reconnectpositiverst andnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)or weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem. Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine running.

•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea, awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.Wear protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged decals.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.W arrantymay bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

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SlopeIndicator

G011841

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

58-6520

1.Grease

1-403005

66-1340

1-523552

65-2690

1-643253

68-8340

98-4387

54-9220

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

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98-5954

105-7798

103-3276

107-1613

103-5881

107-1857

104-2449

104-7759

107-1860

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107-1861

107-2102

107-1864

107-2112

107-2114

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Manufacturer’sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

107-7673

1.Cuttingblade

107-9863

107-7705

107-9864

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

109-7949

110-2067

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110-2068

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

112-8651

1.Interval

2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)

3.Parkingbrake

4.Neutral

5.Operatorpresenceswitch

6.Battery

1.Fast

2.Continuousvariable setting

117–0916

3.Slow

117–2718

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

114-9600

117-7818

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualforinformationonfuses.

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106-7492

106-9989

107-9309

1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManualforinformationonchargingthebattery;containslead;donotdiscard.

2.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

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107-9866

1.Fast

2.Slow

3.Neutral4.Reverse

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ProductOverview

Figure4

1.ZStand

2.Height-of-cutlever

3.Motioncontrollever8.Mowerdeck

4.Seatbelt9.Casterwheel

5.Rollbar

6.Fuelcap(bothsides)

7.Parkingbrakelever

Figure5

1.Ignitionswitch4.Throttlecontrol

2.Glowpluglight5.Powertakeoff(PTO)

Switch

3.EngineTemperaturelight6.Hourmeter

HourMeter

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheengine hasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengineisrunning. Usethesetimesforschedulingregularmaintenance (Figure5).

SafetyInterlockIndicators

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandtheyindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisin thecorrectposition(

Figure6).

BatteryIndicatorLight

WhentheignitionkeyisinitiallyturnedtotheRun positionforafewseconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbe displayedintheareawherethehoursarenormally displayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating

Figure6).

level(

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Figure6

1.Safetyinterlocksymbols

2.Hourmeter

3.Batterylight

ThrottleControl

ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFastandSlow.

BladeControlSwitch(PTO)

Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)isusedtoengagethe electricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththemotion controlleversinthecenter,un-lockedposition.Pullthe switchuptoengagethebladesandrelease.Todisengage theblades,pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)down.

FuelSelectorValve

Thefuelselectorvalveislocatedbehindtheleftside oftheseat.

Closethefuelselectorvalvewhentransportingor storingmower.

Movetheselectorvalvetothelefthand(LH)or righthand(RH)positionforoperation.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesareavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.Toro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.

NeutralLockPosition

Theneutrallockpositionisusedwiththesafetyinterlock systemandtodetermineneutralposition.

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas threepositions:Start,RunandOff.

GlowPlugLight(OrangeLight)

Theglowplugindicatorlightturnsonwhentheignition switchisturnedtotheonposition.Whenthelightturns off,theengineisreadytobestarted(

Figure5).

TemperatureLight

Thetemperaturelightcomesonwhentheengineisover heating(Figure5).

AudibleAlarm

Thismachinehasanaudiblealarmthatalertstheuser toturnofftheengineorenginedamagecanoccurfrom overheating.RefertoServicingtheCoolingSystemin Maintenance.

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

AddingFuel

Theenginerunsonclean,freshdieselfuelwith aminimumoctaneratingof40.Purchasefuelin quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin30daystoensure fuelfreshness.

Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)attemperatures above20°F(-7°C)andwintergradedieselfuel(No. 1-DorNo.1-D/2-Dblend)below20°F(-7°C).Useof wintergradedieselfuelatlowertemperaturesprovides lowerashpointandpourpointcharacteristics, thereforeeasingstartabilityandlesseningchances ofchemicalseparationofthefuelduetolower temperatures(waxappearance,whichmaypluglters).

Useofsummergradedieselfuelabove20°F(-7°C)will contributetowardlongerlifeofthepumpcomponents.

Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasoline insteadofdieselfuel.Failuretoobservethis cautionwilldamagetheengine.

WARNING

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditioneropening .

•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremelyammable andhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosionfromfuel canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipe upanyfuelthatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fill thefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck. Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsgasolineto expand.Overllingmayresultinfuelleakage ordamagetotheengineoremissionsystem(if equipped).

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwherefuelfumes maybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymore thana30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicleoron atruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromafueldispenser nozzle.

•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,keep thenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

BiodieselReady

Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuel ofuptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).The petrodieselportionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.

Observethefollowingprecautions:

•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmeetspecication ASTMD6751orEN14214.

•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTM D975orEN590.

•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodiesel blends.

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•UseB5(biodieselcontendof5%)orlesserblend incoldweather.

•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuelas theymaybedegradeovertime.

•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatimeafter convertingtobiodieselblends.

•Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformore informationonbiodiesel.

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthe

fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theempty spaceinthetankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.

1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundeachfueltankcapandremovethe cap.Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller neck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

3.Installthefueltankcapsecurely .Wipeupanyfuel thatmayhavespilled.

4.Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.Thiswill minimizepossiblebuildupofcondensationinside thefueltank.

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking theOilLevelinMaintenance.

SwitchingtheFuelTanks

Important:Donotrunthemachineoutoffuel.

Thefuelselectorvalveislocatedbehindtheleftside oftheseat.

Theunithastwofueltanks.Onetankisontheleft sideandoneontherightside.Eachtankconnectsto thefuelselectorvalve.Fromthereacommonfuelline leadstotheengine(

Tousetheleftsidefueltankrotatethefuelselector valvetotheLHposition,lefthandlocation.Tousethe rightsidefueltankrotatethefuelselectorvalvetothe RHposition,righthandlocation(Figure7)

Closethefuelselectorvalvebeforetransportingor storingmachine.

Figure7).

Figure7

1.Leftsidefueltank

2.Fuelselectorvalve

UsingtheRolloverProtection System(ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keepthe rollbarintheraisedlockedpositionandusethe seatbelt.

Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatissecuredwith theseatlatch.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbaris inthedownposition.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearancepermits.

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

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen absolutelynecessary.

1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandremovethetwo pins(Figure9).

2.Lowerthetherollbartothedownposition.There aretwodownpositions.SeeFigure8forthe positions.

3.Installthetwopinsandsecurethemwiththe hairpincotterpins(Figure9).

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Figure8

G004955

1.Fulldownposition2.Downpositionwithbagger installed

Important:Ensurethattherearpartofthe seatissecuredwiththeseatlatch.

4.Toraisetherollbar,removethehairpincotterpins andremovethetwopins(

Figure9).

5.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionandinstall thetwopinsandsecurethemwiththehairpincotter pins(Figure9).

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe rollbarintheraisedposition.

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp youorbystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar isdown.

Alwayskeeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked positionandusetheseatbelt.

Readandfollowtherolloverprotectioninstructions andwarnings.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan 15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

Figure9

1.Rollbar3.Pin

2.Raisedposition4.Hairpincotterpin

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

Figure10

1.SafeZone-usethe ZMasterhereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

2.Usewalkbehindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.

3.Water

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CAUTION

OperatingtheParkingBrake

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feetand headisrecommended.

Figure11

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection

UnderstandingtheAudible Alarms

Thismachinehasanaudiblealarmthatalertstheuser toturnofftheengineorenginedamagecanoccur.

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

1.Movethemotioncontrollevers(Figure19)outto theneutrallockposition.

2.Pullupandbackontheparkingbrakelevertoset theparkingbrake(Figure13).Theparkingbrake levershouldstayrmlyintheengagedposition.

WARNING

Parkingbrakemaynotholdmachineparked onaslopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

Donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsare chockedorblocked

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pushforwardanddownontheparkingbrakelever toreleasetheparkingbrake(Figure13).Theparking brakeisdisengagedandtheleverwillrestagainstthe brakestop.

Figure12

ContinuousAudibleAlarm

Thecontinuousaudiblealarmalertstheuserthatthe engineisoverheating.RefertoServicingtheCooling System.

PulsingAudibleAlarm

Thepulsingaudiblealarmalertstheusertolowoil pressureorthealternatorisnotcharging.Referto CheckingtheEngineOilandcheckthealternatorbelt.

Figure13

1.Parkingbrake-ON3.BrakeStop

2.Parkingbrake-OFF

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngineinNormalWeather

1.RaisetheROPSupandlockintoplace,sitonthe seatandfastentheseatbelt.

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2.Movethemotioncontrolstotheneutrallocked position.

3.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking Brake.

4.MovethePTO(powertakeoff)switchtotheoff position(

Figure14).

5.Movethethrottlelevertothemiddleposition (Figure14).

6.Turntheignitionkeyclockwisetotherunposition

Figure14).Theglowpluglightwillturnon.

(

7.Aftertheglowplugindicatorlightgoesout,turn thekeytothestartposition.whentheenginesstarts releasethekey .

Figure15

1.Ignitionswitch3.Run

2.Off4.Start

Figure16

1.Throttle—fast

2.Throttle—slow

Figure14

1.Ignitionswitch4.Throttlecontrol

2.Glowpluglight5.Powertakeoff(PTO) Switch

3.EngineTemperaturelight6.Hourmeter

Important:Usestartingcyclesofnomorethan 30secondsperminutetoavoidoverheatingthe startermotor.

8.Iftheenginedoesnotstartimmediately,movethe throttlecontroltofastandturnthekeytothestart position.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthe fuelsystemhasbeencompletelywithoutfuel.

StartingtheEngineinColdWeather (Below14°For-10°C)

Usethecorrectengineoilforthestarting temperature.RefertoServicingtheEngineOilin EngineMaintenance(page36).

1.StarttheenginewiththethrottleintheFast position.

2.Turntheignitionkeyclockwisetotherunposition

Figure15).Theglowpluglightwillturnon.

(

3.Aftertheglowplugindicatorlightgoesout,turn thekeytothestartposition.whentheenginesstarts releasethekey .

Important:Usestartingcyclesofnomorethan 30secondsperminutetoavoidoverheatingthe startermotor.

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StoppingtheEngine

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake(Figure17).

2.Movethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheslow andfastpositions(

3.Lettheengineidlefor60seconds.

Figure16).

4.Turntheignitionkeytotheoffposition( Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

5.Removethekeytopreventpossibilityofsomeone accidentallystartingthemachinebeforetransporting orstoringmachine.

6.Closethefuelselectorvalvebeforetransportingor storingthemachine.

Important:Makesurethatthefuelselector valveisclosedbeforetransportingorstoring themachine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Setthe parkingbrakebeforetransporting.

Important:Makesuretoremovethekeyas thefuelpumpmayrunandcausethebattery tolosecharge.

Figure15).

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileit isunattended.

Figure17

1.PTO-On2.PTO-Off

DisengagingthePTO

Todisengage,pushthePTOswitchtotheoffposition (Figure17).

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damagedthemachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

OperatingthePowerTakeOff (PTO)

Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingthePTO

1.Iftheengineiscold,allowtheenginetowarmup5 to10minutesbeforeengagingthePTO.

2.Whileseatedintheseat,releasethepressureonthe tractioncontrolleversandplaceinneutral.

3.Placethethrottleinthefastposition.

Note:EngagingthePTOwiththethrottleatthe halforlesspositionwillcauseexcessiveweartothe drivebelts.

4.Pulloutonthepowertakeoff(PTO)switchto engageit(

Figure17).

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Thepowertakeoff(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutrallocked position

Thesafetyinterlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostopthe enginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfromthe lockedpositionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedorif yourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.When thecomponentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglewill lightupinthecorrespondingsquare.

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thethrottlecontrolinthefastpositionforbest performance.Alwaysoperateinthefullthrottle positionwhenmowing.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormaylose controlofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryor damagetomachine.

Figure18

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorizedService Dealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand movethePTOtoon.Trystartingtheengine;the engineshouldnotcrank.

2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand movethePTOtooff.Moveeithermotioncontrol lever(outofneutrallockedposition).Trystarting theengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.Repeatfor othercontrollever.

3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movethePTOswitchtooffandmovethemotion controlleverstoneutrallockposition.Nowstart theengine.Whiletheengineisrunning,release theparkingbrake,engagethePTOandriseslightly fromtheseat;theengineshouldstop.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

•Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging direction.

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe ParkingBrake.

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,un-lockedposition.

3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrol leversforward(

Note:Theenginewillkillifthetractioncontrol leversaremovedwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure19).

Toturn,movethemotioncontrollevertoward neutralinthedirectionyouwanttoturn(

Thefartheryoumovethetractioncontrolleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstotheneutral position.

Figure19).

4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move thePTOswitchtooffandmovethemotioncontrol leverstoneutrallockposition.Nowstarttheengine. Whiletheengineisrunning,centereithermotion controlandmove(forwardorreverse);theengine shouldstop.Repeatforothermotioncontrol.

5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movethePTOswitchtooffandmovethemotion controlleverstoneutrallockposition.Trystarting theengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place

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CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethetractorwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

AdjustingtheControlLever Resistance

Thetopdampermountingboltcanbeadjustedto obtainadesiredmotioncontrolleverresistance.Refer toFigure20forthemountingoptions.

Torquetheboltto200in-lb(22.6N-m).

Figure19

1.Motioncontrol lever-neutrallockposition

2.Center,un-lockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

4.Backward

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,un-lockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrol leversrearward(

Figure19).

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretobothmotion controllevers(Figure19).

Toturn,releasepressureonthemotioncontrollever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure19).

Tostop,pushthemotioncontrolleverstothe neutralposition.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethetractioncontrollevers toneutralandmovetolockedposition,disengagethe powertakeoff(PTO),andturntheignitionkeytooff.

Figure20

1.Damper4.Mediumresistanceor

2.Motioncontrolbracket

3.Mostresistanceorrmest feel

mediumfeel

5.Leastresistanceorsoftest feel

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutisadjustedfrom1-1/2to5inch (38to127mm)in1/4inch(6mm)incrementsby relocatingthepinintodifferentholelocations.

1.Raisetheheight-of-cutlevertothetransport position(alsothe5inch(127mm)cuttingheight position)(

Figure21).

Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine;refer toSettingtheParkingBrakeinOperation.Remember toremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

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2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Afteradjustingtheheight-of-cut,adjusttherollers byremovingtheangenut,bushing,spacer,and

Figure23,Figure24andFigure25).

bolt(

Note:Thetwomiddlerollerswillnothaveaspacer (Figure24).

4.Selectaholesotheanti-scalprollerispositionedto thenearestcorrespondingheight-of-cutdesired.

Figure21

1.Heightofcutlever

2.Pin

2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(

Figure21).

3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesiredand, insertthepin(

Figure21).

4.Movethelevertotheselectedheight.

UsingtheLiftAssistLever

Theliftassistleverisusedalongwiththeheight-of-cut leverforraisingthemower.Thisallowsforeasier raisingofthemower.

1.Placeyourfootontoliftassistlever.

2.Pressontheliftassistleverwhilepullinguponthe height-of-cutlever(Figure22).

5.Installtheangenutbushing,spacer,andbolt. Torqueto40-45ft-lb(54-61N-m)(

Figure23,

Figure24andFigure25).

6.Repeatthisadjustmentontheotheranti-scalp rollers.

Figure23

1.Anti-scalproller4.FlangeNut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

Figure22

1.LiftAssistLever

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itis recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp rollers.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutrallockedpositionandsetthe parkingbrake.

Figure24

1.Anti-scalproller3.FlangeNut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

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Figure25

1.Anti-scalproller4.FlangeNut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

Figure26

1.Camlock

2.Lever

3.Rotatecamtoincreaseor decreaselockingpressure

4.Slot

PositioningtheFlowBafe

Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendationsfor use.Adjustmentswillvarybygrasstype,moisture content,andheightofgrass.

Themowerdischargeowcanbeadjustedfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlocks andbafetogivethebestqualityofcut.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutrallockedpositionandsetthe parkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Toadjustthecamlocks,swingtheleverupto loosenthecamlock(

Figure26).

4.Adjustthebafeandcamlocksintheslotstothe desireddischargeow .

5.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafeand camlocks(Figure26).

6.Ifthecamsdonotlockthebafeintoplaceoritis tootight,loosentheleverandthenrotatethecam lock.Adjustthecamlockuntilthedesiredlocking pressureisachieved.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthemower groundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefullrearposition.Thesuggesteduseforthis positionisafollows.

•Useforshort,lightgrassmowingconditions.

•Useindryconditions.

•Forsmallergrassclippings.

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe mower.

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging.

Figure27

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PositionC

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1.Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlockseat (Figure30).

Figure28

Figure30

1.Seatsuspensionknob2.Seatpositionadjustment lever

Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows.

•Useintall,densegrassmowingconditions.

•Useinwetconditions.

•Lowerstheenginepowerconsumption.

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions.

•ThispositionissimilartothebenetsoftheT oro SFSmower.

2.Slidetheseattothedesiredpositionandrelease levertolockinposition.

ChangingtheSeatSuspension

Theseatcanbeadjustedtoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouaremost comfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure30).

ChangingtheBackPosition

Thebackoftheseatcanbeadjustedtoprovidea comfortableride.Positionthebackoftheseatwhereit ismostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknob,undertheright-sidearm rest,ineitherdirectiontoprovidethebestcomfort

Figure31).

(

Figure29

PositioningtheSeat

ChangingtheSeatPosition

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Positionthe seatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachine andaremostcomfortable.

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PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausehydraulicdamage mayoccur.

PushingtheMachine

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andturnthe ignitionkeytooff.Movetheleverstoneutrallocked positionandapplyparkingbrake.Removethekey.

2.Rotatetheby-passvalvescounterclockwise1turn topush.Thisallowshydraulicuidtoby-passthe pumpenablingthewheelstoturn(Figure33).

Figure31

1.Backrestknob2.Right-sidearmrest

UnlatchingtheSeat

Pushtheseatlatchrearwardtounlatchtheseat. Thiswillallowaccesstothemachineundertheseat (Figure32).

Important:Donotrotateby-passvalvesmore than1turn.Thispreventsvalvesfromcoming outofthebodyandcausinguidtorunout.

3.Disengageparkingbrakebeforepushing.

ChangingtoMachineOperation

Rotatetheby-passvalvesclockwise1turntooperate machine(Figure33).

Note:Donotovertightentheby-passvalves.

Themachinewillnotdriveunlessby-passvalvesare turnedin.

Figure32

1.Seatlatch3.Seat

2.Fuelcap

Figure33

1.Sideconsolecontrols

2.By-passvalve

3.Hydraulicpumps

UsingtheSideDischarge

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthatdisperses clippingstothesideanddowntowardtheturf.

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DANGER

Withoutthegrassdeector,dischargecover,or completegrasscatcherassemblymountedin place,youandothersareexposedtobladecontact andthrowndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerbecausethegrassdeectorroutes materialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthemower.

•Nevertrytoclearthedischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethepowertakeoff (PTO)totheoffposition,rotatetheignition keytooffandremovethekey .

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

TransportingMachines

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw . Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily, petsorbystandersavoidinjury.

Totransportthemachine:

•Lockthebrakeandblockthewheels.

•Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruck withstraps,chains,cable,orropes.

•Secureatrailertothetowingvehiclewithsafety chains.

individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit( Thelowerrearsectionofthetractorframeextends backbetweentherearwheelsandservesasastopfor tippingbackward.Havingafullwidthrampprovides asurfacefortheframememberstocontactifthe unitstartstotipbackward.Ifitisnotpossibletouse onefullwidthramp,useenoughindividualrampsto simulateafullwidthcontinuousramp.

Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles donotexceed15degrees( maycausemowercomponentstogetcaughtastheunit movesfromramptotrailerortruck.Steeperangles mayalsocausetheunittotipbackward.Ifloadingon ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksoitison thedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextendsupthe slope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.Thetraileror truckshouldbeaslevelaspossible.

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunitwhile ontheramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveoff theside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both maneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

Figure34).Asteeperangle

Figure34).

WARNING

Loadingaunitontoatrailerortruckincreasesthe possibilityofbackwardtip-overandcouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingauniton aramp.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;DoNotuse individualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurface widerthantheunit.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcan leadtoaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetor roadway.

LoadingMachines

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinsteadof

•Donotexceeda15degreeanglebetweenramp andgroundorbetweenrampandtraileror truck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunitup aramptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

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Figure34

1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

2.Fullwidthramp4.Fullwidthramp—sideview

UsingtheZStand®

TheZStandraisesthefrontendofthemachineto allowyoutocleanthemowerandremovetheblades.

WARNING

Themachinecouldfallontosomeoneandcause seriousinjuryordeath.

Figure35

1.ZStand

2.Latch

3.Bracket

4.BracketPin

5.Bottomofslot

3.Raisethelatch.Swingthestandfootoutfrontand slidestandtowardmachine,intothebottomofslot (Figure35andFigure36).

4.LengthentheZStandbyremovingtheclevispin andhairpincotterpinfromtheoutertubeand slidingthefootout.

5.Aligntheholesandinstalltheclevispinandhairpin cotterpin.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingthe machineontheZStand®.

•Useonlyforcleaningthemowerandremoving theblades.

•DonotkeepthemachineontheZStandfor extendedperiodsoftime.

•Alwaysturntheengineoff,settheparking brake,andremovethekeybeforeperforming anymaintenancetothemower.

DrivingupontotheZStand

Important:UsetheZStandonalevelsurface.

1.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

2.Removethebracketpin(

Figure35).

Figure36

1.ZStand(Positionedin slot)

2.Crackinsidewalkorturf

3.Latchrestingonpivottab

6.Setthefootofstandonthegroundandrestthe latchonthepivottab(Figure36).

7.Starttheengineandputitathalfthrottle.

Note:Forbestresults,placethefootofstandinto seamsinsidewalksorintotheturf(Figure36).

8.Driveontothestand.Stopwhenthelatchdrops overthetabintothelockedposition(

Figure36). Onceontothestand,engagetheparkingbrakeand tunofftheengine.

9.Chockorblockthedrivewheels.

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WARNING

Parkingbrakemaynotholdmachineparked onZStandandcouldcausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

DonotparkonZStandunlesswheelsare chockedorblocked.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslonger thansixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwice toensureanacceptablequalityofcut.

10.Performthemaintenance.

DrivingofftheZStand

1.Removethechocksorblocks.

2.Raisethelatchtotheunlockedposition(

Figure37

1.ZStand

2.Latch4.Unlockedposition

3.Starttheengineandplaceitathalfthrottle. Disengagetheparkingbrake.

4.Slowlydrivebackwardsoffofthestand.

5.ShortentheZStandbyremovingtheclevispinand hairpincotterpinfromtheoutertubeandsliding thefootin.

6.Aligntheholesandinstalltheclevispinandhairpin cotterpin.

7.Returnthestandtoitsrestposition(Figure35).

3.Lockedposition

Figure37).

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore slowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember, grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.So tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisagood practice,mowmoreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrass growthrateslowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently. Ifyoucannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmow atahighcuttingheight;thenmowagaintwodayslater atalowerheightsetting.

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedin certainconditions.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineatthefastthrottleposition.Airisrequired tothoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower byuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthe mowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobe drawnintothemower.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raise thecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassat thissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower, normalsetting.

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine’sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour

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lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutarea withthebladesengaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthecutterblades dailyforsharpness,andforanywearordamage.File downanynicksandsharpenthebladesasnecessary.If abladeisdamagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywith agenuineTOROreplacementblade.

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Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst25hours

Aftertherst50hours

Aftertherst100hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every40hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkcoolingsystemlevel.

•Checkthehydraulicuid.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changetheengineoillter.

•Checkthewheelhubslottednut.

•Checkthewheellugnuts.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengineoil.

•Checkcoolingsystemlevel.

•Cleanthecoolingsystem.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Greasethemowerdeckandspindles.

•Greasethemowerbeltidlerarm.

•Greasethepumpbeltidlerarm.

•Greasethedrivebeltidlerarm.

•Greasethebrakelever.

•Checkthehydraulicuid.

•Drainthewaterseparator.

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every150hours

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every400hours

Every500hours

Every600hours

•Checkthetirepressure

•Checkthepumpdrivebelt.

•Checkthealternatorbelt.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthecoolingsystemhoses.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Checkthehydraulichoses.

•Lubricatethemachinewithlightoil.

•Replacetheprimaryairlter.

•Changetheengineoillter.

•Greasethebrakepivot.

•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhenusingMobil®1oil.

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Checkthewheelhubslottednut.

•Checkthewheellugnuts.

•Adjustthecasterpivotbearingoratstorage,whichevercomesrst.

•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhenusingT oro®HYPR-OIL™500 hydraulicoil.

•Replacethefanhydrauliclter

•Replacethesafetyairlter.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

Yearly

•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs

•Changetheenginecoolant.

Important:Refertoyour

Engine Operator’ s Man ual

foradditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

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CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(s)beforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

Lubrication

GreasingandLubrication

LubricatethemachinewhenshownontheCheck ServiceReferenceAiddecal(Figure38).Greasemore frequentlywhenoperatingconditionsareextremely dustyorsandy.

GreaseType:General-purposegrease.

HowtoGrease

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesureto scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutof thebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

WheretoAddGrease

LubricatethegreasettingsasshownontheCheck ServiceReferenceAiddecal(Figure38).

Figure38

GreasingtheMowerDeckand BeltIdlers

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethemower

deckandspindles.

Every25hours—Greasethemower beltidlerarm.

Every25hours—Greasethepump beltidlerarm.

Every25hours—Greasethedrive beltidlerarm.

GreasewithNo.2generalpurposelithiumbaseor molybdenumbasegrease.

Important:Makesurecuttingunitspindlesare fullofgreaseweekly.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

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2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall

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movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethebeltcovers.

4.Greasethethreespindlebearingsuntilgreasecomes Figure39).

out(

5.Greasetheidlerarmonthemowerdeck(Figure39).

6.Greasethettingsonthepusharms(Figure39).

Figure40

3.Greasethepumpbeltidlerarm.

Figure39

WheretoAddLightOilor SprayLubrication

ServiceInterval:Every150hours

Lubricatethemachineinthefollowingareaswithspray typelubricantorlightoil.

•Seatswitchactuator.

•Brakehandlepivot.

•Brakerodbushings.

•Motioncontrolbronzebushings.

GreasetheIdlerArms

1.Greasethecoolingfanbeltidlerarm(Figure40).

2.Greasethedrivebeltidlerarms(Figure40).

Figure41

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Lubricatethefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecasterpivots. Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingisdone.Referto AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearinginMaintenance Section.

2.Removethehexplug.Threadagreasezerkintothe hole.

3.Pumpgreaseintothezerkuntilitoozesoutaround thetopbearing.

4.Removethegreasezerkinthehole.Installthehex plugandcap.

LubricateCasterWheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekey.Engagetheparkingbrake.

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Figure42

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

2.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

3.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxle assemblyinthecasterwheel.Notethatthread lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedtolockthespacer nutstotheaxle.Removetheaxle(withtheother spacernutstillassembledtoit)fromthewheel assembly.

13.Torquethenutto75-80in-lb(8-9N-m),loosen, thenre-torqueto20-25in-lb(2-3N-m).Makesure axledoesnotextendbeyondeithernut.

14.Reinstallthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband insertwheelintocasterfork.Reinstallcasterbolt andtightennutfully .

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage, checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthecaster tire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely(morethan1or 2revolutions)orhaveanysideplay.Ifthewheel spinsfreely,adjusttorqueonspacernutuntilthere isaslightamountofdrag.Reapplythreadlocking adhesive.

5.Pryoutseals,andinspectbearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.

6.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.

7.Insertonebearing,onenewsealintothewheel.

Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.

8.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernuts removed(orbrokenloose),applyathreadlocking adhesivetoonespacernutandthreadontotheaxle withthewrenchatsfacingoutward.DoNotthread spacernutallofthewayontotheendoftheaxle. Leaveapproximately1/8inch(3mm)fromthe outersurfaceofthespacernuttotheendoftheaxle insidethenut.

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelon thesideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

11.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

12.Applyathreadlockingadhesivetothe2ndspacer nutandthreadontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

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EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif

operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheFilters

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Tilttheseatforwardandremovethefrontengine panel(

Figure43).

Figure44

1.Latches

2.Aircleanercover

3.Airlterbody

4.Primarylter

5.Safetylter

ServicingthePrimaryFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Replacethe

primaryairlter.

1.Donotcleanthepaperlter,replaceit(

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,ordamage totherubberseal.

3.Replacethepaperelementifitisdamaged.

Figure44).

Figure43

1.Frontenginepanel2.Knob

4.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpulltheair cleanercoveroffoftheaircleanerbody(Figure44).

5.Cleantheinsideoftheaircleanercoverwith compressedair.

6.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutoftheaircleaner body(Figure44).Avoidknockingthelterintothe sideofthebody.

7.Removethesafetylteronlyifyouintendtoreplace it.

Important:Neverattempttocleanthesafety lter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimary lterisdamagedandyoushouldreplaceboth lters.

8.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylookinginto thelterwhileshiningabrightlightontheoutside ofthelter.Holesinthelterwillappearasbright spots.Ifthelterisdamageddiscardit.

ServicingtheSafetyFilter

ServiceInterval:Every600hours—Replacethesafety

airlter.

Donotcleanthesafetylter,replaceit.

Important:Neverattempttocleanthesafetylter. Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimarylteris damagedandyoushouldreplacebothlters.

InstallingtheFilters

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandcover installed.

1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterforshipping damage.Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifthesafetylterisbeingreplaced,carefullyslideit intothelterbody(

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafetylter (Figure44).Ensurethatitisfullyseatedbypushing ontheouterrimofthelterwhileinstallingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoftinsidearea ofthelter.

Figure44).

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4.Installtheaircleanercoverwiththesideindicatedas UPfacingupandsecurethelatches(Figure44).

5.Installthefrontenginepanel.

ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:High-qualitydetergentoilclassied“ API ServiceCForCF-4"orhigherfordieselengines.Do notusespecialadditiveswithrecommendedoils.

CrankcaseCapacity:3.5quarts(3.3liters)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow .

Figure45

Figure46

1.Oildipstick3.Rightsideofmachine

2.Metalend

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanaroundtheoildipstick( cannotfallintothellerholeanddamagetheengine.

4.Pulltheoildipstickoutandwipethemetalendclean (Figure46).

5.Slidetheoildipstickfullyintothetube.Pullthe dipstickoutandlookatthemetalend(Figure46).If theoillevelislow,slowlypouronlyenoughoilinto thellholetoraisetheleveltothefullmark.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith oilbecausethismaycauseenginedamage.Do notruntheenginewithoilbelowthelowmark becausetheenginemaybedamagedasaresult.

Figure46)sodirt

ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every100hours

1.Starttheengineandletitrunforveminutes.This warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

3.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

5.Placeapanbelowtheoildrain.Removethedrain plugandlettheoildraincompletely(

6.Removetheoilllercapfromthetopoftheengine (Figure48).Thiswillhelptheoiltodrain.

7.Installthedrainplugandtightenitto25-1/2ft-lb (35N-m).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

Figure50).

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AddingEngineOil

1.Tilttheseatforwardandremovethefrontengine panel(Figure47).

Figure47

1.Frontenginepanel2.Knob

2.Removetheoilllercapandthedipstick(Figure48).

Figure49

1.Notetheclearanceleftinthelleropening.

5.Replacethedipstickandinstallthefrontengine panel.

6.Starttheengineandrunitatidlefor5minutes.

7.Shutofftheengine.

8.Wait3minutesandchecktheoillevel.

9.Addoil,ifrequired,tobringtheleveltotheupper holeonthedipstick.

Figure48

1.Engine

2.Oilllcap

3.Toaddoiltotheengine,locateanduseahoseand funnelforaddingoil.

4.Addoilslowly ,checkingthelevelwiththedipstick frequentlyuntilthelevelreachestheupperholeon thedipstick.Forthecorrectoiltypeandviscosity touseindifferenttemperatureconditions,referto ServicingtheEngineOilinEngineMaintenance.

Important:Addtheoilveryslowlyanddonot blocktheopeningofthellerhole(

Figure49). Ifyouaddoiltoofastorblockthehole,theoil couldbackupandfoultheairintakes,causing enginedamage.

10.Replacethedipstickand,llercap,andthefront enginepanel.

11.Checkforleaks.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewith oilbecausethismaycauseenginedamage.

ChangingtheEngineOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every200hours

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil.

Placeadrippanbeneaththeoildriptraytoreceive oilfromtheoillterandoilpassagesintheengine.

2.Turntheltercounterclockwisetoremoveit

Figure51andFigure51).

(

Note:Disposeoftheoillterproperly.Recyclein accordancewithlocalcodes.

3.Beforeinstallingthelter,lightlyoilthegasketon thelterwithfresh,cleanoil.Screwthelteronby handuntilthegasketcontactstheoillteradapter. Tighten1/2to3/4turnmore.

4.Addoil;refertoAddingEngineOil.

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FuelSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheFuelFilterand WaterSeparator

Figure50

1.Drainplug3.Dipstick

2.Oillter

Figure51

1.Oillter

2.Gasket

3.Adapter

DrainingtheWaterSeparator

ServiceInterval:Every40hours

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Locatethewaterseparatoratthebackleftofthe machine.

5.Placeadrainpanbelowthewaterseparator.

6.Openthedrainvalveonthewaterseparator approximatelyoneturntoallowwaterandother contaminatestodrain(

7.Closethedrainvalvewhenonlydieselfuelcomes out(Figure52).

Figure52).

Figure52

1.Waterseparator

2.Drainvalve

3.Rightsideofmachine

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ChangingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every400hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)—Replacethefuel lter(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).

Neverinstalladirtyfuellterifitisremovedfromthe fuelline.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

WARNING

1.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Closethefuelshut-offvalve.

5.Loosenthetwohoseclampsanddisconnectthefuel linesfromthefuellter(

6.Installanewlter.Connectthefuellinestothefuel lterandinstallthetwohoseclamps.

7.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.

8.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.

Figure53).

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.

Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

Figure53

1.Fuellter3.Rightsideofmachine

2.Hoseclamps

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygassestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.

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

•AlwaysReconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforereconnectingthenegative(black) cable.

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1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatup.

4.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycablefromthe negative(-)batteryterminal(

Figure54).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red) batteryterminal.Thenremovethepositive(red) batterycable(

Figure54).

ChargingtheBattery

WARNING

Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.

Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged (1.265specicgravity).Thisisespeciallyimportant topreventbatterydamagewhenthetemperatureis below32°F(0°C).

1.Makesurethellercapsareinstalledinbattery. Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30amps or30minutesat10amps.

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery.

Figure55).

Figure54

1.Battery5.Batteryclamp

2.J-bolts

3.Terminalboot

4.Wingnut(1/4inch)8.Black(-)cable

6.Groundwire

7.Red(+)cable

6.Removethebattery.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure54).

2.First,installthepositive(red)batterycableto positive(+)batteryterminal.

3.Theninstallthenegativebatterycableandground wiretothenegative(-)batteryterminal.

4.Securethecableswith2bolts(1/4x3/4inch), 2washers(1/4inch),and2locknuts(1/4inch) (Figure54).

5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

6.SecurethebatterywithJ-bolts,holddownclamp, 2washers(1/4inch),and2wingnuts(1/4inch) (Figure54).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure55

1.PositiveBatteryPost

2.NegativeBatteryPost

3.Red(+)ChargerLead

4.Black(-)ChargerLead

ServicingtheFuses

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance,however,ifafuseblowscheck component/circuitformalfunctionorshort.

1.Tilttheseatforwardandremovethefrontengine panel(Figure56).

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Figure56

1.Frontenginepanel2.Knob

2.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure57).

DriveSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Themachinehasaknobforadjustingthetracking locatedundertheseat.

Important:Adjustthehandleneutralandhydraulic pumpneutralbeforeadjustingthetracking.Refer toAdjustingtheHandleNeutralinControlsSystem MaintenanceandAdjustingtheHydraulicPump NeutralinHydraulicSystemMaintenance.

1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesamedistance.

2.Checkifthemachinepullstooneside.Ifitdoes, stopthemachineandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatforwardtoaccess thetrackingknob.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Figure57

1.Accessory-20amp3.Ignition-30amp

2.Clutch-10amp

4.Alternator-50amp

4.Tomakethemachinegoright,turntheknobtowards therightsideofthemachine.Referto

Figure58.

5.Tomakethemachinegoleft,turntheknobtowards theleftsideofthemachine.Referto

Figure58.

6.Repeatadjustmentuntilthetrackingiscorrect.

Figure58

1.Trackingknob4.Turnthiswaytotrackright

2.Hydraulictank

3.Hydraulicpumps

5.Turnthiswaytotrackleft

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CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(

Figure59).

5.Checkthedistancefrombottomofslotinnutto insideedgeofhole.Twothreadsorlessshouldbe showing(Figure60).

6.Ifmorethantwothreadsareshowingremovenut andinstallwasherbetweenhubandnut.

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat13psi(90 kPa).Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccurate pressurereading.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo notrequireairpressuremaintenance.

Figure59

7.Torquetheslottednutto125ft-lb.(170N-m)

Figure60).

(

8.Tightenthenutuntilthenextsetofslotslineupwith theholeintheshaft(

9.Replacethecotterpin.

1.SlottedNut3.Holeinthreadedshaft

2.Twothreadsorless showing

Figure60).

Figure60

4.Washer(ifneeded)

CheckingtheWheelHub SlottedNut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheelhubslottednut.

Every500hours—Checkthewheel hubslottednut.

Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe wheellugnuts.

Every500hours—Checkthewheel lugnuts.

Theslottednutneedstobetorquedto125ft-lb (170N-m).

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

AdjustingtheCasterPivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hoursoratstorage,which

evercomesrst.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtightenlock

Figure61).

nut(

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareat andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthe pre-loadonthebearings(Figure61).

Important:Makesurespringwashersare installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure61.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure61).

3.Removethecotterpin.

4.Torquetheslottednutto125ft-lb(170N-m) Figure60).

(

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Figure61

1.SpringWashers3.DustCap

2.LockNut

CoolingSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheCoolingSystem

DANGER

Dischargeofhotpressurizedcoolantortouching hotradiatorandsurroundingpartscancausesevere burns.

•Donotremovetheradiatorcapwhentheengine ishot.Alwaysallowtheenginetocoolatleast 15minutesoruntiltheradiatorcapiscool enoughtotouchwithoutburningyourhand beforeremovingtheradiatorcap.

•Donottouchradiatorandsurroundingparts thatarehot.

DANGER

Rotatingshaftandfancancausepersonalinjury.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutthecovers inplace.

•Keepngers,handsandclothingclearof rotatingfananddriveshaft.

•Shutofftheengineandremovetheignitionkey beforeperformingmaintenance.

CAUTION

Swallowingenginecoolantcancausepoisoning.

•Donotswallowenginecoolant.

•Keepoutofreachfromchildrenandpets.

CheckingtheRadiatorCoolant

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours

FluidType:50/50mixofextendedlife antifreeze/Dex-Cool®andwater

CoolingSystemCapacity:128ounces(3.8l)

Note:Donotopentheradiatorcap.Doingthismay induceairintothecoolingsystem.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,stopthe engine,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatup.

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3.Withtheenginecool,checktheoverowbottlelevel. Theuidneedstobeuptothebumpontheoutside oftheoverowbottle(Figure62).

4.Ifthecoolantlevelislow,adda50/50mixof extendedlifeantifreeze/Dex-Cool®andwaterto theoverowbottle(

Figure62).

5.Addthe50/50coolantmixtotheoverow bottleandllittotheindicatorlineonthebottle (Figure62).

7.Inspectthesealsontheenginecoverandreplace themifneeded.

8.Closetheenginecoverandtilttheseatback.

ChangingtheEngineCoolant

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Changetheenginecoolanteveryyear.

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforchangingthe coolant.

Figure62

1.Antifreezeoverowbottle2.Indicatorlineonsideof overowbottle

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Cleanthecoolingsystemdailybeforeeachuse.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,stopthe engine,andsettheparkingbrake.

Important:Beforestartingtheengine,clean grassfromthepumpdrivebeltcompartment. Checkmoreoftenindryconditions.

2.Unlatchtheseat,tilttheseatupandraisetherubber apabovethedrivebeltcompartment.

3.Removedebrisfromthedrivebeltcompartmentand hydraulicpumps.

4.Removedebrisfromthescreenontheenginecover.

5.Tilttheenginecoverforward.

6.Removedebrisfromtheradiatorcoreandengine.

Important:Donotdamagetheradiatorcooling ns.

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BrakeMaintenance

AdjustingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethebrake

lever.

Every200hours—Greasethebrake pivot.

1.Disengagethebrakelever(leverdown).

2.Measurethelengthofthespring.Themeasurement shouldbe2-3/4inch(70mm)betweenthewashers

Figure63).

(

3.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary,loosenthejamnut belowthespringandtightenthenutdirectlybelow theyoke(Figure63).Turnthenutuntilthecorrect measurementisobtained.Tightenthetwonuts togetherandrepeatontheoppositesideoftheunit.

4.Turnthenutsclockwisetoshortenthespringlength andcounterclockwisetolengthenthespring.

5.Engagetheparkingbrake,leverup.

6.Measurethedistancebetweenthespringbracket andtheadjustingnutunderspringbracket.The measurementshouldbe1/4-5/16inch(5-8mm)

Figure63).

(

Figure63

1.Brakelever-engaged

2.Brakelever-disengaged

3.Spring,2-3/4inch(70mm)

4.Jamnutabovetrunion roller

5.Nutbelowspringbracket11.Y oke

6.Trunionroller

10.Brakerod

7.1/4-5/16inch(5-8mm)

8.Springbracket

9.Locknutbelowtrunion roller

7.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary,loosenthejamnut directlyabovethetrunionroller.Turnthelock nutbelowthetrunionrolleruntilthecorrect measurementisobtained(

Figure63).

8.Tightenthejamnutdirectlyabovethetrunionroller (Figure63).

Note:Ifthe1/4-5/16inch(5-8mm)cannotbe achieved,removeapinfromeitheryokeattheends ofthebrakerod.Adjustthelengthoftherodso 1/4-5/16inch(5-8mm)canbeachievedandinstall thebrakerod.

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BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating, bladesslippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges, burnmarksandcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt. Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsare evident.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracks aresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbelt ifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removethebeltcovers(

4.Pullonthespringloadedidlerarmtoloosenthebelt tension.

5.Removethemowerbeltfromthemowerpulleys andthetoppulleyofthethreestackedpulleys

Figure64andFigure65).

(

6.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andthetoppulleyofthethreestackedpulleys

Figure64andFigure65).

(

7.Pullonthespringloadedidlerarmtoloosenthe belttensionandalignthemowerbeltontotheidler pulley(Figure65).

8.Installthebeltcoversandclosethelatches

Figure64).

(

Figure64).

Figure64

1.Beltcover2.Latch

Figure65

1.Threestackedpulleys3.Mowerspindlepulley

2.Mowerbelt4.Moweridlerpulley

ReplacingtheDriveBelts

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarksandcracks aresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbelt ifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

Note:Removethetopdrivebeltrstifthebottom drivebeltneedstobereplaced.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Removetherearenginepanel(Figure66).

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AdjustingtheDriveBelts

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Note:Measureonlythespringcoils.

Figure66

1.Rearenginepanel

4.Pullonthespringloadedidlerpulleytoloosenthe belttension(Figure67).

5.Removethemowerbeltfromthetoppulleyofthe threestackedpulleys(Figure65andFigure67).

6.Removetheworndrivebelt.

7.Installthenewdrivebeltaroundtheclutchpulley , theadjustableidlerpulleys,thespringloadedidler pulley,andthefrontthreestackedpulleys(

Figure67).

8.Adjustthebelttension;refertoAdjustingtheDrive Belts.

9.Installthemowerbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andthetoppulleyofthethreestackedpulleys

Figure65andFigure67).

(

3.Measurethelengthofthespring.Checktomake surethecoilsofthespringonthespring-loaded idlerpulleymeasuresaslistedbelow(

Figure68and

Figure69).

•Leftspringmeasurement:5-3/4±1/8inch (14.6±0.3cm)(Figure68).

•Rightspringmeasurement:5-1/2±1/8inch (14.0±0.3cm)(Figure68).

4.Ifthespringdoesnothavethecorrectmeasurement, loosenthenutholdingtheadjustableidlerpulleyso itcanmoveupanddownintheslot(

Figure69).

5.Relievethepressureonthespring-loadedidlerpulley (Figure69).

6.Positiontheadjustablepulleylowerintheslotand tightenthenut(Figure69).

7.Checktomakesurethecoilsofthespringon thespring-loadedidlerpulleyhavethecorrect measurement(

Figure68).

8.Repeatasnecessaryontheoppositesideofthe machine.

Figure67

1.Drivebelt4.Adjustableidlerpulley

2.Clutch

3.Springloadedidlerpulley

5.Threestackedpulleys

6.Mowerbelt

1.Spring/Springcoils

2.Leftspring

Figure68

3.Rightspring measurement-5-1/2± 1/8inch(14.0±0.3cm)

measurement-5-3/4± 1/8inch(14.6±0.3cm)

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Figure69

1.Leftadjustablepulley

2.Leftspringloadedidler pulley

3.Backofthemachine

4.Rightadjustablepulley

5.Rightspringloadedidler pulley

CheckingandReplacingthe PumpDriveBelt

ReplacingandTensioningthe AlternatorBelt

ReplacingtheAlternatorBelt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthealternator

belt.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Tilttheseatforwardandremovethefrontengine panel(

Figure71).

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthepump

drivebelt.

1.Tilttheseatforwardandremovethefrontengine panel.

2.Checkthepumpdrivebeltforwear.

3.Toreplacethebelt,pullthespringloadedidlerdown andremovethetractionbeltfromtheengineand hydropumppulleys(

Figure70).Removethebelt

betweenthepulleys.

4.Installthenewbeltaroundtheengineandhydro pumppulleys(

Figure70).

5.Pullthespringloadedidlerdownandalignitbelow thetractionbelt.Releasethepressureonthespring loadedidler(Figure70).

Figure71

1.Frontenginepanel2.Knob

4.Checkthealternatorbeltforwear.

5.Toreplacethealternatorbelt,removethepump drivebelt.RefertoRemovingthePumpDriveBelt.

6.Loosenthetwoboltsholdingthealternator

Figure72).

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7.Removethebeltfromthepulleysandalternator

Figure72).

(

8.Installanewbeltaroundthepulleysandthe alternator(Figure72).

TensioningtheAlternatorBelt

1.Placeahandlebetweenthealternatorandcylinder block(Figure72).

1.Springloadedidlerpulley

Figure70

2.Pumpdrivebelt

2.Adjustthealternatortotheoutsideuntilthereis3/8 to1/2inch(10to13mm)deectionsinthebelt betweentheengineandthealternator(Figure72).

3.Tightenthealternatorbolts.

4.Checkthedeectioninthebeltagainandadjustthe beltifneeded.

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5.Ifthedeectioniscorrect,torquetheupperboltto 170in-lb(19N-m)andthebottomboltto45ft-lb (61N-m)(Figure72).

6.Installthepumpdrivebelt;refertoReplacingthe PumpDriveBelt.

7.Installthefrontenginepanel(

Figure72

1.Alternator

2.Alternatorbelt5.T opbolt

3.Handle6.Bottombolt

Figure71).

4.Deection,3/8to1/2inch (10to13mm)

ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheControlHandle NeutralPosition

Ifmotioncontrolleversdonotalign,ormoveeasilyinto theconsolenotch,adjustmentisrequired.Adjusteach lever,springandrodseparately.

Note:Motioncontrolleversmustbeinstalledcorrectly. SeeInstallingtheMotionControlLeversinthesetup instructions.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatforward.

4.Beginwitheithertheleftorrightmotioncontrol lever.

5.Movethelevertotheneutralpositionbutnot locked(Figure73).

6.Pulltheleverbackuntiltheclevispin(onarm belowpivotshaft)contactstheendoftheslot(just beginningtoputpressureonthespring)(Figure73).

7.Checkwherethecontrolleverisrelativetonotchin console( levertopivotoutwardtotheneutrallockposition.

1.Neutrallockedposition3.Neutralposition

2.Controllever

Figure73).Itshouldbecenteredallowing

Figure73

8.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthenutandjamnut againsttheyoke(Figure74).

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9.Applyslightrearwardpressureonthemotion controllever,turntheheadoftheadjustmentbolt intheappropriatedirectionuntilthecontrolleveris centeredintheneutrallockposition(

Figure74).

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

Note:Keepingrearwardpressureontheleverwill keepthepinattheendoftheslotandallowthe adjustmentbolttomovethelevertotheappropriate position.

10.Tightenthenutandjamnut(Figure74).

11.Repeatfortheoppositesideofthemachine.

ServicingtheHydraulic System

115W-50

HYPR-OIL

HydraulicOilType:Toro hydraulicoilorMobil

HydraulicSystemOilCapacity:132ounces(3.9l)

Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscould causesystemdamage.

CheckingtheHydraulicFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every25hours

Note:Therearetwowaysofcheckingthehydraulicoil. Oneiswhentheoiliswarmandoneiswhentheoilis cold.Thebafeinsidethetankhastwolevelsdepending iftheoiliswarmorcold.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceandsetthe parkingbrake.

™

500

Figure74

1.Clevispininslot7.Spring

2.Nutagainstyoke

3.Adjustmentbolt9.Y oke

4.Pumprod10.Locknut

5.Doublenuts11.Balljoint

6.JamNut12.Trackingknob

8.Pivotshaft

2.Cleantheareaaroundllerneckofhydraulictank

Figure75).

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3.Removethecapfromthellerneck.Lookinsideto checkifthereisuidinthereservoir(

Figure75).

4.Ifthereisnouid,adduidtothereservoiruntilit reachesthecoldlevelofthebafe.

5.Runthemachineatlowidlefor15minutestoallow anyairtopurgeoutofthesystemandwarmthe uid.RefertoStartingandStoppingtheEnginein StartingandStoppingtheEngine(page19).

6.Rechecktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm.The uidshouldbebetweencoldandhot.

7.Ifrequired,adduidtothehydraulictank.

Note:Theuidlevelshouldbetothetopofthehot levelofthebafe,whentheuidishot(Figure75).

8.Installcaponllerneck.

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Figure75

1.Hotuidlevel-full2.Colduidlevel-full

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskin itmustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeof injury.Gangrenemayresultifthisisnot done.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicuid.

Note:Attheyearlyinterval,changethehydraulicoil whentheoillterischanged.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Important:Donotsubstituteautomotiveoil lterorseverehydraulicsystemdamagemay result.

3.Placedrainpanunderlter,removetheoldlter andwipethelteradaptergasketsurfaceclean

Figure76).

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Figure76

1.Hydrauliclter

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic leaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe hydraulicsystem.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesand linesareingoodconditionandallhydraulic connectionsandttingsaretightbefore applyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilterand HydraulicOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours

Every250hours—Changethe hydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhen usingMobil

Every500hours—Changethe hydrauliclterandhydraulicoil whenusingToro hydraulicoil.

Usesummerlterabove32°F(0°C)

Usewinterlterbelow32°F(0°C)

1oil.

4.Applyathincoathydrouidtotherubbergasketon thereplacementlter(Figure77).

5.Ifchangingtheoil,allowthehydraulicoiltodrain fromthetankwhentheoillterisremoved.

6.Installthereplacementhydrauliclterontothelter adapter.Donottighten.

7.Fillthehydraulictankwithhydraulicuiduntilthe uidoverowsthelterandthenturntheoillter clockwiseuntiltherubbergasketcontactsthelter adapter,thentightenthelteranadditional1/2turn

Figure77).

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8.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

9.Adduidtothecoldlevelofthebafeinthe hydraulictank.

10.Starttheengineandletitrunforabouttwominutes topurgeairfromthesystem.Stoptheengineand checkforleaks.Ifoneorbothwheelswillnotdrive,

HYPR-OIL

™

500

refertoBleedingHydraulicSystem.

11.Rechecktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm.The uidshouldbebetweencoldandhot.

12.Ifrequired,adduidtothehydraulictank.Donot overll.

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Figure77

1.Hydrauliclter

2.Gasket

3.Adapter

ReplacingtheCoolingFanHydraulic Filter

ServiceInterval:Every500hoursorafteranypartof

thehydrauliccoolingfansystemis repairedorreplaced.

1.Placedrainpanunderlter,removethehydraulic hosefromthelter(

2.Removethecoolingfanhydrauliclterfromthe T-ttingonthebottomofthelter(Figure78).

Figure78).

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

Thetractionsystemisselfbleeding,however,itmaybe necessarytobleedthesystemifuidischangedorafter workisperformedonthesystem.

1.Raiserearofthemachinesowheelsareoffthe groundandsupportwithjackstands.

2.Starttheengineandrunatlowidlespeed.Engage theleverandtractionononesideandspinthewheel byhand.

3.Whenthewheelbeginstospinonitsown,keepit engageduntilwheeldrivessmoothly .(minimum 2minutes)

4.Checkhydraulicuidlevelandaddasrequiredto maintainproperlevel.

5.Repeatthisprocedureontheoppositewheel.

CheckingtheHydraulicHoses

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Checkthehydraulichosesforleaks,loosettings, kinkedlines,loosemountingsupports,wear,weather andchemicaldeterioration.Makenecessaryrepairs beforeoperating.

Note:Keepareasaroundthehydraulicsystemclean fromgrassanddebrisbuildup.

Figure78

1.Coolingfanhydrauliclter

2.Backofmachine4.T-tting

3.Hydraulichose

3.InstalltheltertotheT-ttingonthebottomand thehydraulichosetothetop(Figure78).

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskinit mustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafewhours byadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeofinjury. Gangrenemayresultifthisisnotdone.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinholeleaks ornozzlesthatejecthighpressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhosesandlinesare ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto hydraulicsystem.

SettingtheHydraulicPump NeutralPosition

Note:Adjustthehandleneutralrst.Thatneedstobe

correctbeforethefollowingadjustmentcanbemade.

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Thisadjustmentmustbemadewithdrivewheelsturning.

DANGER

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailtosupport machineandcauseaseriousinjury.

•Usejackstandwhensupportingmachine.

•Donotusehydraulicjacks.

WARNING

Enginemustberunningsomotioncontrol adjustmentcanbeperformed.Contactwithmoving partsorhotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawayfromrotatingparts,muferandother hotsurfaces.

1.Raisetheframeandblockupthemachinesodrive wheelscanrotatefreely .

2.Disconnecttheelectricalconnectorfromtheseat safetyswitch.Temporarilyinstallajumperwire acrossterminalsinthewiringharnessconnector.

3.Unlatchtheseatandslideseatforward.

4.Disconnecttheseatrodandtilttheseatfullyforward.

SettingtheLeft-handHydraulicPump NeutralPosition

1.Starttheengine,openthethrottle1/2wayand releaseparkingbrake.RefertoStartingandStopping theEngineinOperation.

Note:Themotioncontrollevermustbeinneutral whilemakinganyadjustments.

2.Adjustthepumprodlengthbyrotatingtheknob,in theappropriatedirection,untilthewheelisstillor slightlycreepinginreverse(

Figure79).

Figure79

1.Trackingknob4.Turnthiswaytotrackright

2.Hydraulictank

3.Hydraulicpumps

5.Turnthiswaytotrackleft

3.Movethemotioncontrolleverforwardandreverse, thenbacktoneutral.Thewheelmuststopturning orslightlycreepinreverse.

4.Openthethrottletofast.Makesurewheelremains stoppedorslightlycreepsinreverse,adjustif necessary.

SettingtheRight-handHydraulicPump NeutralPosition

1.Loosenthelocknutsattheballjointsonthepump controlrod(Figure80).

2.Starttheengine,openthrottle1/2wayandrelease parkingbrake.RefertoStartingandStoppingthe EngineinOperation.

Note:Themotioncontrollevermustbeinneutral whilemakinganyadjustments.

Note:Thefrontnutonthepumprodhasleft-hand threads.

3.Adjustthepumprodlengthbyrotatingdoublenuts onrod,intheappropriatedirection,untilwheelis stillorslightlycreepsinreverse(

Figure80).

4.Movethemotioncontrolleverforwardandreverse, thenbacktoneutral.Thewheelmuststopturning orslightlycreepinreverse.

5.Openthethrottletofast.Makesurethewheel remainsstoppedorslightlycreepsinreverse,adjust ifnecessary.

6.Tightenthelocknutsattheballjoints(Figure80).

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Figure80

1.Doublenuts4.Locknut

2.Pumprod5.Balljoint

3.Adjustmentbolt6.Pumps

WARNING

Electricalsystemwillnotperformpropersafety shutoffwithjumperwireinstalled.

•Removejumperwirefromwireharness connectorandplugconnectorintoseat switchwhenadjustmentiscompleted.

•Neveroperatethisunitwithjumperinstalled andseatswitchbypassed.

7.Afterbothpumpneutralsareset,shutoffthe machine.

8.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness connectorandplugtheconnectorintotheseat switch.

MowerDeck Maintenance

LevelingtheMoweratThree Positions

Important:Thereareonlythreemeasuring

positionsneededtolevelthemower.

SettingUptheMachine

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Checktirepressureofallfourtires.Ifneeded,adjust to13psi(90kPa)

5.Lowerthemowertothe3inch(76mm)height-of-cut position.

6.Inspectthefourchains.Thechainsneedtohave tension.

•Ifonerearchainisloose,lower(loosen)thefront supportarmonthesameside.RefertoAdjusting theFront-to-RearMowerPitch.

•Ifonefrontchainisloose,raise(tighten)thefront supportarmforthatchain.RefertoAdjustingthe Front-to-RearMowerPitch.

LevelingtheMowerSide-to-Side

1.Positiontherightbladeside-to-side(Figure81).

9.Installtheseatrodandlowertheseatintoposition.

10.Removethejackstands.

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

Figure81

2.MeasureatBandC

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2.MeasuretherightbladeattheBlocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip (Figure81).

3.Recordthismeasurement.Thismeasurementneeds tobe3-1/8to3-1/4inches.

4.Positiontheleftbladeside-to-side(

Figure81).

5.MeasuretheleftbladeattheClocation(Figure81), fromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeoftheblade tip.

6.Recordthismeasurement.Thismeasurementneeds tobe3-1/8to3-1/4inches(80to83mm).

7.IfthemeasurementsatpositionsBorCarenot correct,loosentheboltattachingtherearchainto therearsupportarm(Figure82).

Figure83

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.MeasureatAandB

3.Recordthismeasurement.

4.MeasuretherightbladeattheBlocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip

Figure83).

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5.Recordthismeasurement.

6.Themowerbladeshouldbea1/4to3/8inch (6to10mm)loweratpositionAthanatposition B(Figure83).Ifitisnotcorrect,proceedtothe followingsteps.

Figure82

1.Rearchain5.Adjustmentbolt

2.Rearsupportarm6.Frontswivel

3.Bolt7.Frontsupportarm

4.JamNut

8.Loosenthejamnutundertherearsupportarmand adjusttheadjustmentbolttogetameasurementof 3-1/8to3-1/4inches(80to83mm)(

Figure82).

Note:Itisrecommendedthatbothsidesofthe mowerareadjustedthesamedistance.

9.Tightenthejamnutundertherearsupportarm andtightentheboltsecuringthechaintotherear supportarm.

10.Adjusttheoppositesideifneeded.

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearMower Pitch

1.Positiontherightbladefront-to-rear(Figure83).

2.MeasuretherightbladeattheAlocation,froma levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip (

Figure83).

Note:Bothofthefrontswivelsneedtobeadjusted thesameamounttomaintainequalchaintension.

7.Loosenthefrontswiveljamnuts,atthefrontof therightandleftswivels,approximatelya1/2inch (13mm)(Figure82).

8.Adjusttheliftnutsonboththeleftandtheright sideofthemachinetoachieve1/4to3/8inch (6to10mm)lowerinfrontatAthanintherearat

Figure82).

9.Tightenbothswiveljamnutsagainstthefrontswivel tolocktheheight.

10.Checktomakesurethereisequaltensiononthe chainsandadjustagainifneeded.

AdjustingtheCompressionSpring

1.Raisethemowerliftlevertothetransportposition.

2.Checkthedistancebetweenthetwolargewashers, itneedstobe10-1/2inches(26.7cm)for60inch mowerdecksor11–1/2inches(29.2cm)for72inch mowerdecks(

3.Adjustthisdistance,bylooseningthespringjam nutandturningthenutinfrontofeachspring

Figure84).

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(Figure84).Turningthenutclockwisewillshorten thespring;counter-clockwisewilllengthenthe spring.

4.Lockthenutintopositionbytighteningthespring jamnut(

Figure84).

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator’s orbystander’sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade control(PTO),andsettheparkingbrake.Turnthe ignitionkeytoOff.Removethekey .

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Figure84

1.10-1/2inch(26.7cm) betweenthelargewashers for60inchmowerdecks

2.Frontnut7.Frontsupportarm

3.Springjamnut

4.Frontswivel

5.Swiveljamnut

6.Liftnut

8.Largewasher

9.11-1/2inch(29.2cm) betweenthelargewashers for72inchmowerdecks

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshreddingturns grassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowthand increasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn, replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacement blade.Forconvenientsharpeningandreplacement,you maywanttokeepextrabladesonhand.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(

Figure85).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure85).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(

Figure85),immediatelyinstalla

newblade.

Figure85

1.CuttingEdge3.Wear/slotForming

2.CurvedArea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforwardand backward(Figure86).Measurefromalevelsurface tothecuttingedge,positionA,oftheblades (Figure86).Notethisdimension.

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1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove.

2.Removethebladebolt,springdiskandbladefrom thespindleshaft(

Figure89).

SharpeningtheBlades

WARNING

Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecouldbe thrownandcauseseriousinjury.

Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpeningblade.

Figure86

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.PositionA

4.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

5.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof thebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3above. Thedifferencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedin

3and4mustnotexceed1/8inch(3mm).If

steps thisdimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),theblade isbentandmustbereplaced;refertoRemovingthe BladesandInstallingtheBlades.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedbladewith anewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(

Figure87).Maintaintheoriginalangle. Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountof materialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure87

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(

Figure88).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcanbe used.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(Figure89).Repeatthis procedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimum performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof themachine,usegenuineTOROreplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmay resultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

WARNING

Contactwithasharpbladecancauseseriousinjury.

Wearglovesorwrapsharpedgesofthebladewith arag.

Figure88

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure89).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademust bepointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthe mowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasherandbladebolt.Thecurved washerconemustbeinstalledtowardthebolthead

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(Figure89).T orquethebladeboltto85-110ft-lb (115-150N-m).

Figure89

1.SailAreaofBlade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.BladeBolt

Figure90

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.GrassDeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring8.Jhookendofspring

5.Springinstalled

7.Lendofspring,place behinddeckedgebefore installingbolt

ReplacingtheGrassDeector

WARNING

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

•Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall acoverplate,amulchplate,oragrasschuteand catcher.

•Makesurethegrassdeectorisinthedown position.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacerholding thedeectortothepivotbrackets(Figure90). Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

2.Placethespacerandspringontograssdeector. PlacetheLendofspringbehinddeckedge.

Note:MakesuretheLendofthespringisinstalled behindthedeckedgebeforeinstallingtheboltas showninFigure90.

3.Installtheboltandnut.PlacetheJhookendofthe springaroundthegrassdeector(Figure90).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeableto lowerdownintoposition.Liftthedeectorup totestthatitlowersintothefulldownposition.

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Cleaning

Storage

CleaningUndertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotioncontrollevers totheneutrallockedpositionandsettheparking brake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

4.RaisethefrontofthemachinebyusingtheZ Stand®.

WARNING

Themachinecouldfallontosomeoneandcause seriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingthe machineontheZStand®.

•Useonlyforcleaningthemowerandremoving theblades.

•DonotkeepthemachineontheZStand®for extendedperiodsoftime.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),settheparking brake,andturntheignitionkeytoOff.Removethe key.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtandchaff fromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinderheadnsand blowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof water,especiallynearthecontrolpanel,engine, hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Checkthebrake;refertoServicingtheBrakein BrakeMaintenance(page46).

4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerinEngineMaintenance(page36).

5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingand Lubricationin

6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe EngineOilinEngineMaintenance(page36).

7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire PressureinDriveSystemMaintenance(page42).

Lubrication(page33).

•Alwaysturntheengineoff,settheparking brake,andremovethekeybeforeperforming anymaintenancetothemower.

WasteDisposal

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicoil,andenginecoolant arepollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeofthese accordingtoyourstateandlocalregulations.

8.Changethehydrauliclter;referto ServicingtheHydraulicSystemin HydraulicSystemMaintenance(page51).

9.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBatteryin ElectricalSystemMaintenance(page40).

10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

Note:RunthemachinewiththePTOengaged andtheengineathighidlefor2to5minutesafter washing.

11.Checktheconditionoftheblades; refertoServicingtheCuttingBladesin MowerDeckMaintenance(page55).

12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachineforstorage asfollows:

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditioner

tofuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructions fromthestabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean alcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandused atalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe

fueltank;refertoServicingtheFuelTankin FuelSystemMaintenance(page39).

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.

13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repair orreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage area.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchand keepitoutofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorized users.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepit clean.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Starterdoesnotcrank

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfails tokeeprunning.

Enginelosespower.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Bladecontrol(PTO)isengaged.1.Movethebladecontro(PTO)to

2.Parkingbrakeisnoton.

3.Operatorisnotseated.3.Sitontheseat.

4.Batteryisdead.

5.Electricalconnectionsarecorrodedor loose.

6.Fuseisblown.

7.Relayorswitchisdefective.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Dirtinthefuellter.3.Replacethefuellter.

4.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

5.V entholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

6.Dirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

disengaged.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

4.Chargethebattery .

5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.Replacethefuse.

1.Fillthefueltankwithfuel.

2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.

4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

Engineoverheats.

Machinedoesnotdrive.

Abnormalvibration.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesabove theengineareplugged.

1.Bypassvalveisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalve.

2.Driveorpumpbeltisworn,looseor broken.

3.Driveorpumpbeltisoffapulley .3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.4.Replacethespring.

5.Hydraulicuidlevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoiror

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley ,or bladepulley .

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Bladespindleisbent.

7.Motormountislooseorworn.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

2.Changethebelt.

letitcooldown.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Unevencuttingheight.

Bladesdonotrotate.

1.Blade(s)notsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

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

3.Mowerisnotlevel.

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Bladespindlebent.

1.Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.

2.Drivebeltisoffpulley.

3.Deckbeltisworn,looseorbroken.3.Installanewdeckbelt.

4.Deckbeltisoffpulley.

5.Brokenormissingidlerspring.5.Replacethespring.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheck adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesfor correctposition.

4.Installthedeckpulleyandcheckthe idlerpulley,idlerarmandspringfor correctpositionandfunction.

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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

Landscape Contractor Equipment(LCE)

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,ToroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser torepairtheToroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

AllMowers

•Engine**

•Battery1year

•Attachments1year

Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers GrandStand

•Frame ZMaster

•Engine

•Frame

ZMaster

•Frame

*Whicheveroccursrst.

**SomeenginesusedonToroLCEProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .Kawasaki

FXengineshavea3yearwarrantytermforresidentialuse.Residentialusemeansuseofthe

productonthesamelotasyourhome.

***LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atT oro’soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor .Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.

Mowers5yearsor1,200hours*

Z400,Z500Mowers

G3Mowers5yearsor1,200hours*

2years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)*** 4yearsor1,200hours* 2years** Lifetime(originalowneronly)***

Lifetime(originalowneronly)***

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,refertotheY ellow Pagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“LawnMowers”)or accessourwebsiteatwww.Toro.com.Y oumayalsocallthenumbers listedinitem#3tousethe24-hourToroDealerlocatorsystem.

2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)tothe ServiceDealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermine ifitiscoveredunderwarranty.

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

RLCCustomerCareDepartment ToroW arrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 888-865-5676(U.S.Customers) 888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator’sManual.Suchroutine maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemission systemandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts. Thisexpresswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorwearparts,suchaslters,

fuel,lubricants,tune-upparts,bladesharpening,brakeandclutch adjustments.

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedandrequires

replacementorrepairduetonormalwear,accidents,orlackof propermaintenance.

•Repairsnecessaryduetoimproperfuel,contaminantsinthefuel

system,orfailuretoproperlypreparethefuelsystempriortoany periodofnon-useoverthreemonths.

•Pickupanddeliverycharges.

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedToroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheT oroProductscoveredbythiswarranty,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistfor ordinaryuse)andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticular purpose)arelimitedtothedurationoftheexpresswarranty

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,so theaboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedToroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirToroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor’sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

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