Toro 74279TE Operator's Manual

FormNo.3400-446RevB
ZMaster
®
Professional7000
SeriesRidingMower
With52inTURBOFORCE Mower
ModelNo.74279TE—SerialNo.316000001andUp
®
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Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)
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ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean directives;fordetails,pleaseseetheseparateproduct specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintended tobeusedbyresidentialhomeownersor professional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintained lawnsonresidentialorcommercialproperties.It isnotdesignedforcuttingbrushorforagricultural uses.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Y ouareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.Toro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.
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1.Safety-alertsymbol
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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
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Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices....................................4
ToroRidingMowerSafety...................................6
SoundPressureLevel........................................6
SoundPowerLevel............................................6
VibrationLevel....................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................7
ProductOverview...................................................14
Controls...........................................................14
Operation................................................................16
AddingFuel......................................................16
BiodieselReady...............................................16
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................17
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................17
SwitchingtheFuelT anks..................................17
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS).........................................................17
ThinkSafetyFirst..............................................18
OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................19
StartingandStoppingtheEngine......................20
OperatingthePowerT akeoff(PTO)..................21
UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................22
DrivingForwardorBackward............................22
StoppingtheMachine.......................................24
AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...............................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................24
PositioningtheSeat..........................................25
ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................26
UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................26
PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................26
OperatingwiththeOverheatSensor.................27
TransportingtheMachine.................................27
LoadingtheMachine........................................27
UsingtheZStand™.........................................29
OperatingTips.................................................30
Maintenance...........................................................31
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........31
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................32
ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain..................32
RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard.....................32
Lubrication..........................................................33
GreasingtheMachine.......................................33
GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots......................33
AddingGrease.................................................33
AddingLightOilorSprayLubrication................33
GreasingtheMowerDeckandBelt
Idlers.............................................................33
EngineMaintenance...........................................35
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................35
ServicingtheEngineOil....................................36
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................40
ServicingtheFuelFilterandWater
Separator......................................................40
ServicingtheFuelT ank.....................................40
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................41
ServicingtheBattery.........................................41
ServicingtheFuses..........................................43
DriveSystemMaintenance..................................43
AdjustingtheTracking......................................43
CheckingtheTirePressure...............................44
CheckingtheWheelLugNuts...........................44
CheckingtheWheel-HubSlottedNut................44
AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................45
ServicingtheGearbox......................................45
AdjustingtheElectricClutch.............................45
CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................47
ServicingtheCoolingSystem...........................47
BrakeMaintenance.............................................49
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................49
BeltMaintenance................................................49
InspectingtheBelts..........................................49
ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................49
ReplacingthePTODriveBelt...........................50
ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt.........................51
ReplacingandTensioningtheAlternator
Belt................................................................51
ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................52
AdjustingtheControlHandleNeutral
Position.........................................................52
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................53
ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................53
SettingtheHydraulicPumpNeutral
Position.........................................................55
MowerDeckMaintenance....................................57
LevelingtheMower..........................................57
ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................59
Cleaning..............................................................62
CleaningundertheMower................................62
DisposingofWaste...........................................62
Storage...................................................................62
CleaningandStorage.......................................62
Troubleshooting......................................................64
Schematics.............................................................66
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Safety
ThismachinewasdesignedinaccordancewithEN ISO5395:2013.
Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—”personalsafety instruction”.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmay resultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Training

Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe
controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.
Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwith
theseinstructionstousethelawnmower.Local regulationscanrestricttheageoftheoperator.
Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,or
petsarenearby.
Keepinmindthattheoperatororuseris
responsibleforaccidentsorhazardsoccurringto otherpeopleortheirproperty.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessional
andpracticalinstruction.Suchinstructionshould emphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe controllevers.Themainreasonsforlossof controlare:
insufcientwheelgrip,especiallyonwet
grass; ◊beingdriventoofast; ◊inadequatebraking; ◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforits
task; ◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes; ◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.

Preparation

Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial,
slip-resistantfootwearandlongtrousers.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment
istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe thrownbythemachine.
Warning–Fuelishighlyammable.
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesigned
forthispurpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refuelling.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuel whiletheengineisrunningorwhentheengine ishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysource ofignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercaps
securely.
Replacefaultysilencers.
Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethat
theblades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyare notwornordamaged.Replacewornordamaged bladesandboltsinsetstopreservebalance.
Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating
onebladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

Operation

Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging directions.
Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspace
wheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescan collect.
Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengage
allbladeattachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.
Donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope.
Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.T o guardagainstoverturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhenonaslope;
–useslowspeedsonslopesandduringtight
turns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards;
Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavy
equipment.
–Useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.
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–Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornear
roadways.
Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirect
dischargeofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallow anyonenearthemachinewhileinoperation.
Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards
orwithoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengine atexcessivespeedcanincreasethehazardof personalinjury.
Beforeleavingtheoperator'sposition:
–disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–shutofftheengineandremovethekey .
Disengagedrivetoattachments,shutoffthe
engine,anddisconnectthesparkplugwire(s)or removetheignitionkey
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
lawnmower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthe
lawnmowerfordamageandmakerepairs beforerestartingandoperatingtheequipment; ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally (checkimmediately).
Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting
ornotinuse.
Shutofftheengineanddisengagedriveto
attachment
–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator's position.
Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-out
and,iftheengineisprovidedwithashutoffvalve, turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany
enclosure.
Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,
silencer,batterycompartmentandfuelstorage areafreeofgrass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyforwearor
deterioration.
Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety .
Ifyoumustdrainthefueltank,thisshouldbedone
outdoors.
Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1
bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleft
unattended,lowerthecuttingmeansunlessa positivemechanicallockisused.

MaintenanceandStorage

Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesure
theequipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank
insideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen ameorspark.
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ToroRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toT oroproductsorothersafetyinformationthatyou mustknowthatisnotincludedintheCENstandard.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which
isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Do notrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.
Keepyourhands,feet,hairandlooseclothing
awayfromattachmentdischargearea,underside ofmowerandanymovingpartswhileengineis running.
Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhich
maybehotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbefore attemptingtomaintain,adjust,orservice.
Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.
Avoidcontactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Protect yourface,eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwitha battery.
Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,
sparksandamesawayfrombattery.
maycausedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossof brakingandsteering.
Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona
slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades andproceedslowlyofftheslope.
Followthemanufacturer'srecommendations
forwheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove stability.
Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

SoundPressureLevel

Thisunithasasoundpressurelevelattheoperator’s earof90dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyV alue (K)of1dBA.
Thesoundpressurelevelwasdeterminedaccording totheproceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartsto
ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.
UseonlyToro-approvedattachments.Warranty
maybevoidedifusedwithunapproved attachments.

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,tree
limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.T allgrasscan hideobstacles.
Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrises
thatchangetheoperatingangle,asroughterrain couldoverturnthemachine.

SoundPowerLevel

Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof105 dBA,whichincludesanUncertaintyValue(K)of1 dBA.
Thesoundpowerlevelwasdeterminedaccordingto theproceduresoutlinedinISO11094.

VibrationLevel

Hand-Arm
Measuredvibrationlevelforrighthand=3.1m/s
Measuredvibrationlevelforlefthand=3.1m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=1.6m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
WholeBody
Measuredvibrationlevel=0.90m/s
UncertaintyValue(K)=0.45m/s
Measuredvaluesweredeterminedaccordingtothe proceduresoutlinedinENISO5395:2013.
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Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause
themowermaytipbackwards.
Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing
downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheels
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
93-7818
decal93-7818
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto1 15to149N∙m(85to110 ft-lb).
93-8069
1.Hotsurface/burnhazard—stayasafedistancefromthe hotsurface.
98-4387
1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
decal107-2114
107-2114
decal93-8069
decal98-4387
decal107-3069
107-3069
1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keepthe rollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedpositionandwear theseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary;donotwearthetheseatbeltwhentherollbaris down.
3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
decal104-2449
104-2449
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1.Heightofcutinmillimeters
decal107-3968
107-3968
1.Disengage3.Parkingbrake
2.Engage
decal107-3969
decal107-3961
107-3969
107-3961
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Crushinghazard,mower—engagetheparkingbrake,stop theengine,andremovetheignitionkeybeforeworking underthemower.
decal107-7719
107-7719
1.Heightofcutinmillimeters
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.
2.Beforestartingtheengine,cleangrassanddebrisfromthe mowerbeltandpulleys,inserttheignitionkey,andstart theengine.
decal107-3962
107-3962
decal108-5955
108-5955
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decal108-5957
108-5957
decal112-3858
112-3858
1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
3.Removetheignitionkey beforeadjustingtheheight ofcut.
2.Readtheinstructions
4.Heightofcutsettings.
beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
decal112-9028
112-9028
decal108-5981
108-5981
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.
1.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
1.Cutting/dismemberment hazard,fanand entanglementhazard, belt.
110-3852
2.Continuoustonesignals theuserthatengineis overheating.
110-3853
2.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
decal110-3852
decal110-3853
114-1826
decal114-1826
1.Removetheignitionkey.2.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
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1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal114-9600
114-9600
decal117-3848
117-3848
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower-donotoperatewithoutthe
deector,dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsystemin place.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom
decal115-4212
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
116–5610
1.Hourmeter4.Neutral
2.Powertakeoff(PTO)5.Operatorpresenceswitch
3.Parkingbrake6.Battery
decal119-0397
119–0397
decal119-0398
decal116-5610
119–0398
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decal131-4036
131-4036
121–7562
1.Pushtostart4.Variablespeedcontrol
2.ReadtheOperator’s
5.Fast Manualformore informationonpreheating theengine.
3.Slow
126-2055
1.Wheellugnuttorque129N∙m(95ft-lb)(4x)
2.Wheel-hubnuttorque319N∙m(235ft-lb)
3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’smanualbefore performinganymaintenance,checktorqueafterrst100 hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.
1.Maximumdrawbarpull36 kg(80lb).
2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
decal121-7562
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
decal126-2055
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical
8.Batteryacidcancause
burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator's
10.Containslead;donot
Manual.
distancefromthebattery.
explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
discard.
107-9309
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinformationonchargingthebattery;containslead;donotdiscard.
2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
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decal107-9309
decal107-3963
107-3963
1.Cutting/dismemberment hazard,mowerblade—do notcarrypassengersand keepbystandersaway.
2.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade—remove theignitionkeyandread theinstructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance;stayaway frommovingparts.
3.Thrownobject hazard—keepbystanders asafedistancefromthe machineandkeepthe deectorinplace.
4.Beforestartingtheengine, cleangrassanddebrisfrom themowerbeltandpulleys, inserttheignitionkey,and starttheengine.
107-3964
1.Warning—donotusedrugsoralcohol.3.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,
2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual andreceivetraining.
stoptheengine,andremovethe ignitionkeybeforeleavingthe machine.
4.Warning—wearhearingprotection.
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decal107-3964
5.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
decal110-0820
110-0820
1.Fast
5.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Slow6.Poisonandcausticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—keep
childrenasafedistancefromthebattery.
3.Neutral
7.Explosionhazard—nore,openames,orsmoking;avoid sparks.
4.Reverse8.Tounlockthetractiondrive,turntheby-passvalve1complete revolutioncounterclockwiseusinga16mmor5/8inch wrench.
127–0335
decal127-0335
1.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotmakesudden,tightturns;
makeslow,wideturns;donotuseonslopesnearopenwater; donotusethismachineonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
2.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotusedual ramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthemachine andthathasaninclinelessthan15degrees;backupthe ramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardofftheramp.
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ProductOverview
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Figure4
Figure3
1.ZStand
2.Height-of-cutlever
3.Motion-controllever8.Mowerdeck
4.Seatbelt9.Casterwheel
5.Rollbar
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6.Fuelcap(bothsides)
7.Parking-brakelever
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine(Figure3and
Figure4).
1.Hourmeter
2.Ignitionswitch7.Engine-temperaturelight
3.Fuel-selectorvalve8.Throttlecontrol
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4.Audiblealarm
5.Glow-plugswitch
6.Glow-pluglight
9.PTOSwitch
HourMeter
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular maintenance(Figure4).
Safety-InterlockIndicators
Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandtheyindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisin thecorrectposition(Figure5).
BatteryIndicatorLight
WhentheignitionkeyisinitiallyturnedtotheRUN positionforafewseconds,thebatteryvoltageis displayedintheareawherethehoursarenormally displayed.
Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure5).
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AudibleAlarm
Thismachinehasanaudiblealarmthatalertstheuser toturnofftheengineorenginedamagecanoccur fromoverheating.RefertoServicingtheCooling SysteminCoolingSystemMaintenance(page47).
Fuel-SelectorValve
Figure5
1.Safety-interlocksymbols
2.Hourmeter
3.Batterylight
ThrottleControl
ThethrottlecontrolisvariablebetweenFASTand SLOW.
Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)
Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isusedtoengage theelectricclutchtodrivethemowerbladeswiththe motion-controlleversinthecenter,unlockedposition. Pulltheswitchuptoengagethebladesandrelease. Todisengagetheblades,pushtheblade-control switch(PTO)down.
Neutral-LockPosition
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Thefuel-selectorvalveislocatedbehindtheseat.
Closethefuel-selectorvalvewhentransportingor storingmower.
Movetheselectorvalvetotheleftorrightpositionfor operation.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsand accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachineto enhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contactyour AuthorizedServiceDealerorDistributororgoto www.T oro.comforalistofallapprovedattachments andaccessories.
Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal performanceofyourT oroequipment,countonT oro genuineparts.Whenitcomestoreliability,T oro deliversreplacementpartsdesignedtotheexact engineeringspecicationofourequipment.Forpeace ofmind,insistonTorogenuineparts.
TheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionisusedwiththe safety-interlocksystemandtodetermineNEUTRAL position.
IgnitionSwitch
Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas 3positions:START,RUN,andOFF.
Glow-PlugLight
Theglowplugindicatorlightturnsonwhenthe glow-plugbuttonisengaged(Figure4).
Glow-PlugSwitch
Thisswitchactivatestheglowplugsandisindicated bytheglow-pluglight.Holddowntheglow-plugswitch for10secondspriortostarting.
Engine-TemperatureLight
Theengine-temperaturelightcomesonwhenthe engineisoverheating(Figure4).
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty .

AddingFuel

Theenginerunsonclean,freshdieselfuelwith aminimumoctaneratingof40.Purchasefuelin quantitiesthatyoucanusewithin30daystoensure fuelfreshness.
Usesummergradedieselfuel(No.2-D)at temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwintergrade dieselfuel(No.1-DorNo.1-D/2-Dblend)below
-7°C(20°F).Useofwintergradedieselfuelatlower temperaturesprovideslowerashpointandpour pointcharacteristics,thereforeeasingstartabilityand lesseningchancesofchemicalseparationofthefuel duetolowertemperatures(waxappearance,which maypluglters).
Useofsummergradedieselfuelabove-7°C (20°F)contributestowardlongerlifeofthepump components.
Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasoline
insteadofdieselfuel.Failuretoobservethis cautionwilldamagetheengine.
WARNING
Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporscancause seriousinjuryandillness.
Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfueltank orconditioneropening.
Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground, inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold. Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.
Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed trailer.
Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows fueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin fuelleakageordamagetotheengineor emissionsystem(ifequipped).
Neversmokewhenhandlingfuel,andstay awayfromanopenameorwherefuel fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.
Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof anystaticcharge.
Whenpractical,removefuel-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe ground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma fuel-dispensernozzle.
Ifafuel-dispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

BiodieselReady

Thismachinecanalsouseabiodieselblendedfuel ofuptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petrodiesel).The petrodieselportionshouldbeloworultralowsulfur.
Observethefollowingprecautions:
Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmeetspecication
ASTMD6751orEN14214.
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TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTM
D975orEN590.
fueltankrotatethefuel-selectorvalvetotheright-hand location(Figure6)
Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodiesel
blends.
UseB5(biodieselcontendof5%)orlesserblend
incoldweather.
Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuel
astheymaydegradeovertime.
Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatime
afterconvertingtobiodieselblends.
Contactyourdistributorifyouwishformore
informationonbiodiesel.

FillingtheFuelTank

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fillthe
fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.Theempty spaceinthetankallowsthegasolinetoexpand.
1.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanaroundeachfuel-tankcapandremovethe cap.Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller neck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Closethefuel-selectorvalvebeforetransportingor storingmachine.
3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely.Wipeupany fuelthatmayhavespilled.
4.Ifpossible,llthefueltankaftereachuse.This minimizespossiblebuildupofcondensation insidethefueltank.

CheckingtheEngine-Oil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel(page37).

SwitchingtheFuelTanks

Important:Donotrunthemachineoutoffuel.
Thismaycauseenginedamageandrequirethe fuelsystemtobechecked.
Thefuel-selectorvalveislocatedbehindtheleftside oftheseat.
Figure6
1.Leftfueltank
2.Fuel-selectorvalve

UsingtheRollover ProtectionSystem(ROPS)

WARNING
Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover:keep therollbarintheraisedlockedpositionand usetheseatbelt.
Ensurethattherearpartoftheseatissecured withtheseatlatch.
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Theunithas2fueltanks.Onetankisontheleftside andtheotherontherightside.Eachtankconnects tothefuel-selectorvalve.Fromthereacommonfuel lineleadstotheengine(Figure6).
Tousetheleftsidefueltankrotatethefuel-selector valvetotheleft-handlocation.T ousetherightside
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WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.
Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.
Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.
Driveslowlyandcarefully.
Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances (i.e.,branches,doorways,electricalwires) beforedrivingunderanyobjectsanddo notcontactthem.
1.Removethehairpincottersandremovethe2 pins(Figure8).
2.Lowertherollbartothedownposition.There are2downpositions.SeeFigure7forthe positions.
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Figure8
1.Rollbar3.Pin
2.Raisedposition4.Hairpincotter
Figure7
1.Fulldownposition2.Downpositionwithbagger
installed
3.Installthe2pinsandsecurethemwiththe hairpincotters(Figure8).
4.Toraisetherollbar,removethehairpincotters andremovethe2pins(Figure8).
5.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionand installthe2pinsandsecurethemwiththe hairpincotters(Figure8).

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthe safetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp youorbystandersavoidinjury .
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DANGER
Operatingthemachineonwetgrassorsteep slopescancauseslidingandlossofcontrol.
Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15 degrees.
Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.
Donotoperatethemachinenearwater.
DANGER
Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury, death,ordrowning.
Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs.
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DANGER
OperatingtheParking
Operatingthemachinewhiletherollbaris downmayleadtoseriousinjuryordeathin theeventofarollover.
Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
Figure9
1.SafeZone-usethe ZMasterhereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.
2.Usewalkbehindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.
3.Water
Brake
Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

1.Movethemotion-controllevers(Figure17)out totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
2.Pullupandbackontheparking-brakelever tosettheparkingbrake(Figure11).The parking-brakelevershouldstayrmlyinthe engagedposition.
WARNING
Parkingbrakemaynotholdmachine parkedonaslopeandcouldcause personalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsare
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chockedorblocked

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pushforwardanddownontheparking-brakeleverto releasetheparkingbrake(Figure1 1).Theparking brakeisdisengagedandtheleverwillrestagainst thebrakestop.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperatorsearandcan causehearinglossthroughextendedperiods ofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.
Wearprotectiveequipmentforyoureyes,ears,hands, feet,andheadwhenusingthismachine.
Figure10
1.Warning—weareye protection.
2.Warning—wearhearing protection
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Figure11
1.ONposition
2.OFFposition
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3.Brakestop
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StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngineinNormal Weather

StartingtheEngineinCold Weather(Below-5°Cor23°F)

Note:Usethecorrectengineoilforthestarting
temperature;refertoServicingtheEngineOil(page
36).
Figure12
Important:Usestartingcyclesofnomorethan
30secondsperminutetoavoidoverheatingthe startermotor.
Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired
whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeencompletelywithoutfuel.
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Important:Usestartingcyclesofnomorethan
30secondsperminutetoavoidoverheatingthe startermotor.
Note:Donotusefuelleftoverfromthesummer.Use
onlyfreshwintergradedieselfuel.
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Figure13

StoppingtheEngine

OperatingthePower
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.
Takeoff(PTO)
Thepowertakeoff(PTO)switchstartsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

EngagingthePTO

1.Iftheengineiscold,allowtheenginetowarm up5to10minutesbeforeengagingthePTO.
2.Whileseatedintheseat,releasethepressureon thetractioncontrolleversandplaceinNEUTRAL.
3.PlacethethrottleintheFASTposition.
Note:EngagingthePTOwiththethrottleat
thehalforlesspositioncausesexcessivewear tothedrivebelts.
4.Pulloutonthepowertakeoff(PTO)switchto engageit(Figure15).
Figure14
Important:Makesurethatyouclosethe
fuel-shutoffvalvebeforetransportingorstoring themachine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Setthe parkingbrakebeforetransportingthemachine. Makesurethatyouremovethekeyasthefuel pumpmayrunandcausethebatterytolose charge.
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Figure15
1.PTOon2.PTOoff
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DisengagingthePTO

Todisengage,pushthePTOswitchtotheOFF position(Figure15).
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UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:
Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
Thepowertakeoff(PTO)isdisengaged.
Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK
position
Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthe safetysystemimmediately.
1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake andmovethePTOtoON.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake andmovethePTOtoOFF.Moveeither motion-controllever(outoftheNEUTRAL-LOCK position).Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotcrank.Repeatforothercontrollever.
3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movethePTOswitchtoOFFandmovethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengine isrunning,releasetheparkingbrake,engage thePTOandriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldstop.
4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movethePTOswitchtoOFFandmovethe motion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position.Nowstarttheengine.Whiletheengine isrunning,centereithermotioncontroland move(forwardorreverse);theengineshould stop.Repeatfortheothermotioncontrol.
Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshut offtheenginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremoved fromtheLOCKEDpositionwiththeparkingbrake engagedorifyourisefromtheseatwhenthePTO isengaged.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a trianglelightsupinthecorrespondingsquare.
Figure16
1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition
5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movethePTOswitchtoOFFandmovethe motion-controlleverstoNEUTRAL-LOCKposition. Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnot crank.

DrivingForwardor Backward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFASTpositionforbest performance.AlwaysoperateintheFULLTHROTTLE positionwhenmowing.
CAUTION
Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Operatormay
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losecontrolofmachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetomachine.
Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

TestingtheSafety-Interlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoAdjustingthe
ParkingBrake(page49).
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2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
3.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-control leversforward(Figure17).
Note:Theenginekillsifthetractioncontrol
leversaremovedwiththeparkingbrake engaged.
Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure17).
Toturn,movethemotion-controllevertoward neutralinthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure
17).
Thefartheryoumovethetractioncontrollevers ineitherdirection,thefasterthemachinemoves inthatdirection.
Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstothe NEUTRALposition.
Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure17).
Toturn,releasepressureonthemotion-control levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn (Figure17).
Tostop,pushthemotion-controlleverstothe NEUTRALposition.
Figure17
1.Motion-controlleverinthe
NEUTRAL-LOCKposition
2.Centerunlockposition5.Frontofthemachine
3.Forward
4.Backward

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.
2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotion-control leversrearward(Figure17).
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StoppingtheMachine

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp
Tostopthemachine,movethetraction-controllevers totheNEUTRALpositionandthentotheLOCKED position,disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),andturn theignitionkeytotheOFFposition.
Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine. Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended,evenifjustforafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Theheight-of-cutisadjustedfrom38to127mm (1-1/2to5inches)in6mm(1/4inch)incrementsby relocatingthepinintodifferentholelocations.
1.Raisetheheight-of-cutlevertotheTRANSPORT position(alsothe127mm(5inch)cutting-height position)(Figure18).
2.Toadjust,removethepinfromtheheight-of-cut bracket(Figure18).
Rollers
Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,itis recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp rollers.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Afteradjustingtheheightofcut,adjusttherollers byremovingtheangenut,bushing,spacer, andbolt(Figure19orFigure20).
Note:The2middlerollersdonothaveaspacer
(Figure19orFigure20).
4.Selectaholesotheanti-scalprollerispositioned tothenearestcorrespondingheight-of-cut desired.
5.Installtheangenutbushing,spacer,andbolt. Torqueto54to61N∙m(40to45ft-lb)(Figure
19orFigure20).
6.Repeatthisadjustmentontheotheranti-scalp rollers.
3.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesiredand, insertthepin(Figure18).
4.Movethelevertotheselectedheight.
Figure18
1.Height-of-cutlever
2.Pin
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Figure20
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Figure19
1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut
2.Spacer
3.Bushing
5.Bolt
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1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut
2.Spacer
3.Bushing
5.Bolt

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable.
Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlockseat (Figure21).
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Figure21
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ChangingtheSeat
PushingtheMachineby
Suspension
Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.
Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure22).
Figure22
1.Seatsuspensionknob
Hand
Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.
Nevertowthemachinebecausehydraulicdamage mayoccur.

PushingtheMachine

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO)andturn theignitionkeytooff.Movetheleversto NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,applytheparkingbrake, andremovethekey.
2.Rotatethebypassvalvescounterclockwise1 turn.Thisallowshydraulicuidtobypassthe pumpenablingthewheelstoturn(Figure24).
Important:Donotrotatethebypassvalves
morethan1turn.Thispreventsvalvesfrom comingoutofthebodyandcausinguidto runout.
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3.Disengageparkingbrakebeforepushingthe machine.

UnlatchingtheSeat

1.Movetheseattothemostrearwardposition. Thispreventsinterferencewhentheseatis raised.
2.Pushtheseatlatchrearwardtounlatchtheseat.
3.Raisetheseatup.Thisallowsaccesstothe machineundertheseat(Figure23).

ChangingtoMachineOperation

Rotatethebypassvalvesclockwise1turntooperate themachine(Figure24).
Note:Donotovertightentheby-passvalves.
Themachinewillnotdriveunlessbypassvalvesare turnedin.
Figure23
1.Seatlatch3.Seat
2.Fuelcap
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Figure24
1.Sideconsolecontrols
2.Bypassvalve
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3.Hydraulicpumps

OperatingwiththeOverheat Sensor

ThismachinehasasensorthatturnsOFFthemower deckwhentheengineoverheats.Whentheengine overheats,theaudiblealarmandlightalarmturnsON alongwiththemowerdeckturningOFF.
IfthemowerdeckturnsOFFautomaticallybecause ofoverheating,drivethemachinetoasafeareaand toatruckortrailer.
1.Backthemachineupthe ramp.
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Figure25
2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.
Ifthemachineoverheats,ensurethattheareaaround theengineandradiatorisclearofanydebris.Turnthe engineoffandallowittocooldownbeforeyouengage themowerdeck.Iftheenginecontinuestooverheat, takeyourmachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw. Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily, petsorbystandersavoidinjury.
Totransportthemachine:
Lockthebrakeandblockthewheels.
Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruck
withstraps,chains,cable,orropes.
Secureatrailertothetowingvehiclewithsafety
chains.
Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps
foreachsideofthemachine.
WARNING
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithout turnsignals,lights,reectivemarkings, oraslowmovingvehicleemblemis dangerousandcanleadtoaccidents causingpersonalinjury.
Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetor roadway.

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingortheunloading machineontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-widthramp thatiswiderthanthemachineforthisprocedure. Backthemachineuptherampanddriveitforward downtheramp(Figure25).
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Ensurethattherampislongenoughsothattheangle withthegrounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure
26).Onatground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleast
4timesaslongastheheightofthetrailerortruckbed totheground.Asteeperanglemaycausemower componentstogetcaughtasthemachinemovesfrom theramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmay alsocausethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifyou areloadingthemachineonornearaslope,position thetrailerortrucksothatitisonthedownsideof theslopeandtherampextendsuptheslope.This minimizestherampangle.
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.
EnsurethattheROPSisintheupposition andusetheseatbeltwhenloadingor unloadingthemachine.Ensurethatthe ROPSclearsthetopofanenclosedtrailer.
Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.
Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.
Ensurethatthelengthoframpisatleast4 timesaslongastheheightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground.Thisensuresthat rampangledoesnotexceed15degreeson atground.
Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown ramps.
Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.
1.Full-widthrampinstowed position
2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition
3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees
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Figure26
4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground
5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground
6.Trailer
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UsingtheZStand™

TheZStandraisesthefrontendofthemachineto allowyoutocleanthemowerandremovetheblades.
WARNING
Themachinecouldfallontosomeoneand causeseriousinjuryordeath.
Useextremecautionwhenoperatingthe machineontheZStand™.
Useonlyforcleaningthemowerand removingtheblades.
DonotkeepthemachineontheZStand™ forextendedperiodsoftime.
Alwaysturntheengineoff,setthe parkingbrake,andremovethekeybefore performinganymaintenancetothemower.
Figure28
1.ZStand(positionedinslot)
2.Crackinsidewalkorturf
4.Setthefootofstandonthegroundandrestthe latchonthepivottab(Figure28).
5.Starttheengineandputitathalfthrottle.
3.Latchrestingonpivottab
Note:Forbestresults,placethefootofstand
intoseamsinsidewalksorintotheturf(Figure
28).
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DrivingupontotheZStand™

Important:UsetheZStand™onalevelsurface.
1.RaisethemowertotheTRANSPORTposition.
2.Removethebracketpin(Figure27).
Figure27
1.ZStand™
2.Latch
3.Bracket
4.Bracketpin
5.Bottomofslot
6.Driveontothestand.Stopwhenthelatchdrops overthetabintotheLOCKEDposition(Figure
28).Onceontothestand,engagetheparking
brakeandturnofftheengine.
7.Chockorblockthedrivewheels.
WARNING
Theparkingbrakemaynotholdmachine parkedonZStand™andcouldcause personalinjuryorpropertydamage.
DonotparkonZStand™unlesswheels arechockedorblocked.
8.Performthemaintenance.
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DrivingofftheZStand™

1.Removethechocksorblocks.
2.RaisethelatchtotheUNLOCKEDposition(Figure
29).
3.Raisethelatch.Swingthestandfootoutfront andslidestandtowardmachine,intothebottom ofslot(Figure27andFigure28).
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MowingatCorrectIntervals
Normally,mowevery4days.However,grassgrows atdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.T omaintainthe samecuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate slowsinmid-summer,mowlessfrequently .Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight;thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.
Figure29
1.ZStand™
2.Latch4.UNLOCKEDposition
3.Starttheengineandplaceitathalfthrottle. Disengagetheparkingbrake.
4.Slowlydrivebackwardoffthestand.
5.ReturnthestandtoitsRESTposition(Figure27).
3.LOCKEDposition
OperatingTips
UsingtheFastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTthrottleposition.Airisrequired tothoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe heightofcutsolowastototallysurroundthemower inuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthemower freefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobedrawn intothemower.
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
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AdjustingtheCuttingSpeed
Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.
AvoidingCuttingTooLow
Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheightto ensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.
CuttingLongGrass
Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture, raisethecuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthe grassatthissetting.Thencutthegrassagainusing thelower,normalsetting.
Stopping
Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydrop ontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviously cutareawiththebladesengaged.
Cutthegrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensure thatthecuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalp anyunevenground.However,thecuttingheightyou haveusedinthepastisgenerallythebesttouse. Whencuttinggrasslongerthan15.24cm(6inches) tall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensurean acceptablequalityofcut.
CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.
AlternatingtheMowingDirection
Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.
KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerClean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.
MaintainingtheBlades
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.T earingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe cutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforanywearor damage.Filedownanynicksandsharpentheblades asnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst8hours
Aftertherst25hours
Aftertherst50hours
Aftertherst100hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every25hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Checktheenginecoolantlevel.
•Checkthehydraulicuid.
•Changethehydrauliclter.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Changetheengine-oillter.
•Checkthetorqueonthewheellugnuts.
•Checkthewheel-hubslottednut.
•Checkthewheellugnuts.
•Changethegearboxoil.
•Checkthesafetysystem.
•Checktheengineoil.
•Checktheenginecoolantlevel.
•Cleantheengineoilcooler.
•Checkthemowerblades.
•Cleanthemowerdeck.
•Greasethemowerdeckandspindles.
•Greasethepumpbeltidlerarm.
•Greasethedrivebeltidlerarm.
•Greasethebrakelever .
•Checkthehydraulicuid.
Every40hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
Every150hours
Every200hours
Every250hours
Every400hours
Every500hours
•Drainthewaterseparator.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•CheckthePTOdrivebelt.
•Checkthepumpdrivebelt.
•Checkthealternatorbelt.
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthegearbox-oillevel.
•Checktheenginecoolingsystemhoses.
•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.
•Checkthehydraulichoses.
•Lubricatethemachinewithlightoil.
•Changetheengine-oillter.
•Greasethebrakepivot.
•Checkand/orreplacetheairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhenusingMobil®1oil.
•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Checkthetorqueonthewheellugnuts.
•Checkthewheel-hubslottednut.
•Checkthewheellugnuts.
•Adjustthecasterpivotbearing(oryearly,whichevercomesrst).
•Adjusttheelectricclutch.
•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicoilwhenusingT oro®HYPR-OIL™500 hydraulicoil.
•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
Yearly
•Changethegearboxoil.
•Changetheenginecoolant.
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Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineand seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(s)beforeyoudo anymaintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.
Pre-Maintenance Procedures

ReleasingtheMower-Deck Curtain

Loosenthebottomboltofthecurtaintoreleasethe mower-deckcurtainandaccessthetopofthemower deck(Figure30).Tightentheboltaftermaintenance toinstallthecurtain.

RemovingtheSheet-Metal Guard

Loosenthe2frontboltsandremovethesheet-metal guardtoaccessthemowerbeltsandspindles(Figure
31).Placethesheet-metalguardandtightenthebolts
aftermaintenance.
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Figure30
1.Bolt
2.Curtain
1.Sheet-metalguard
2.Bolt
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Lubrication
LubricatethemachinewhenshownontheCheck ServiceReferenceAiddecal(Figure32).Grease morefrequentlywhenoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy.
GreaseType:General-purposegrease.

GreasingtheMachine

1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesure toscrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).
4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pump greaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto oozeoutofthebearings.
5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
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Figure32

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

Lubricatethefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.
1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivots.Keepthedustcapoffuntilgreasing isdone.RefertoAdjustingtheCaster-Pivot
Bearing(page45).
2.Removethehexplug.Threadagreasetting intothehole.
3.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.
4.Removethegreasettinginthehole.Installthe hexplugandcap.

AddingGrease

LubricatethegreasettingsasshownontheCheck ServiceReferenceAiddecal(Figure32).

AddingLightOilorSpray Lubrication

ServiceInterval:Every150hours
Lubricatethemachineinthefollowingareaswith spraytypelubricantorlightoil.
Seatswitchactuator.
Brakehandlepivot.
Brakerodbushings.
Motioncontrolbronzebushings.

GreasingtheMowerDeck andBeltIdlers

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethemower
deckandspindles.
Every25hours—Greasethepumpbeltidler arm.
Every25hours—Greasethedrivebeltidlerarm.
GreasewithNo.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease.
Important:Makesurecuttingunitspindlesare
fullofgreaseweekly.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasing
theMower-DeckCurtain(page32).
4.Removethesheetmetalguard.Referto
RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page32)
5.Removethebeltcoversandtheboltsattached tothem.
6.Greasethe3spindlebearingsuntilgrease comesout(Figure33).
7.Greasethettingsonthepusharms(Figure33).
12.Tightentheboltforthemower-deckcurtain. RefertoReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain
(page32).
Figure33
8.GreasethePTOdrivebeltidlerarm(Figure34).
9.Greasethepumpbeltidlerarm(Figure34).
Figure34
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10.Installthebeltcovers.
11.Installthesheetmetalguard.RefertoRemoving
theSheet-MetalGuard(page32).
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EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyifoperating
conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
RemovingtheAirFilter
ServiceInterval:Every250hours(moreoftenindirty
ordustyconditions).
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure35).
4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.
5.Gentlyslidethelteroutoftheair-cleanerbody (Figure35).Avoidknockingthelterintothe sideofthebody.
6.Inspectthelterfordamagebylookingintothe lterwhileshiningabrightlightontheoutside ofthelter.Holesinthelterappearasbright spots.Ifthelterisdamageddiscardit.
Figure35
1.Air-lterbody
2.Airlter
3.Air-cleanercover
4.Latches
InstallingtheAirFilter
1.Ifinstallinganewlter,checkthelterfor shippingdamage.Donotuseadamagedlter.
2.Carefullyslidethelterintothelterbody(Figure
36).Ensurethatitisfullyseatedbypushingon
theouterrimofthelterwhileinstallingit.
Important:Donotpressonthesoftinside
areaofthelter.
3.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure36).
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ServicingtheEngineOil

OilType:High-qualitydetergentoilclassiedAPI ServiceCDorhigherfordieselengines.Donotuse specialadditiveswithrecommendedoils.
CrankcaseCapacity:3.7L(3.9USqt)
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow:
1.Air-lterbody
2.Airlter
Figure36
3.Air-cleanercover
4.Latches
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Figure37
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PreparingtoServicetheEngine Oil
Important:Thefastenersforthefrontengine
panelaredesignedtoremainonthemachineafter coverremoval.Loosenallofthefastenersafew turnssothatthepanelisloosebutstillattached, thengobackandloosenthemuntilthepanel comesfree.Thispreventsyoufromaccidentally strippingtheboltsfreeoftheretainers.
Tilttheseatforward,loosentheboltsholdingthefront enginepanelandremoveit(Figure38).
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Figure38
1.Bolt2.Frontenginepanel
Note:Afterservicingtheengineoil,installtheengine
panelandtilttheseatintoitsuprightposition.
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
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Figure39
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure39).
4.Starttheengine,runitatidlefor5minutes, shutofftheengine,waitfor3minutes,andthen checktheengine-oillevel.Ifneeded,addoilup totheFULLmarkonthedipstick.
Important:Besuretokeeptheengine-oillevel
betweentheupperandlowerlimitsontheoil gauge.Enginefailuremayoccurasaresultof overllingorunderllingtheengineoil.
Important:Addtheoilveryslowlyanddonot
blocktheopeningofthellerhole(Figure40).If youaddoiltoofastorblockthehole,theoilcould backupandfoultheairintakes,causingengine damage.
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Figure40
1.Notetheclearanceleftinthelleropening.
DrainingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours
Every100hours
1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.
Note:Thiswarmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.
2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thePTO,movethemotion-controlleverstothe
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NEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsettheparking brake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
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ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours
Every200hours
1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoDraining
theEngineOil(page38).
2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure42).
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Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
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Figure42
3.Addoil;refertoCheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
(page37).
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FuelSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheFuelFilter andWaterSeparator

DrainingtheWaterSeparator
ServiceInterval:Every40hours
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
4.Locatethewaterseparatoratthebackleftof themachine.
5.Placeadrainpanbelowthewaterseparator.
6.Openthedrainvalveonthewaterseparator approximately1turntoallowwaterandother contaminatestodrain(Figure43).
7.Closethedrainvalvewhenonlydieselfuel comesout(Figure43).
1.Allowthemachinetocooldown.
2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(Figure44).
5.Loosenthe2hoseclampsanddisconnectthe fuellinesfromthefuellter(Figure44).
6.Installanewlter.Connectthefuellinestothe fuellterandinstallthe2hoseclamps(Figure
44).
7.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
8.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.
Figure43
1.Drainvalve
2.Waterseparator
3.Backofmachine
ChangingtheFuelFilter
ServiceInterval:Every400hours/Yearly(whichever
comesrst)(moreoftenindirtyor dustyconditions).
Neverinstalladirtyfuellterifitisremovedfromthe fuelline.
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Figure44
1.Fuellter4.Leftsideofthemachine
2.Hoseclamp
3.Fuelpump
5.Fuel-shutoffvalve

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.
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ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
WARNING
positive(red)cable.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto
theStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid whichisadeadlypoisonandcausessevere burns.
Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact withskin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves toprotectyourhands.
RemovingtheBattery
Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatup.
4.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure49
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery , donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.
Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.
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Figure45
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InstallingtheBattery
ChargingtheBattery
Note:Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal
postsoppositefromthehydraulictank.
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthat canexplode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfrombattery.
Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged
(1.265specicgravity).Thisisespecially importanttopreventbatterydamagewhenthe temperatureisbelow0°C(32°F).
1.Makesurethellercapsareinstalledinbattery . Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30A or30minutesat10A.
2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure47).
3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery
(page42).
Figure46
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Figure47
1.Positivebatterypost
2.Negativebatterypost
3.Red(+)chargerlead
4.Black(-)chargerlead
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ServicingtheFuses

DriveSystem
Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance,however,ifafuseblowscheck component/circuitformalfunctionorshort.
1.Unlatchtheenginehoodandraisetheengine hoodtogainaccesstofuseholder(Figure48).
2.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefuseto removeit.
3.Installanewfuse(Figure48).
Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Themachinehasaknobforadjustingthetracking locatedundertheseat.
Important:Adjustthehandleneutraland
hydraulicpumpneutralbeforeadjustingthe tracking.RefertoAdjustingtheControlHandle
NeutralPosition(page52)andSettingthe HydraulicPumpNeutralPosition(page55).
1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesame distance.
2.Checkifthemachinepullsto1side.Ifitdoes, stopthemachineandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatforwardto accessthetrackingknob.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
4.T omakethemachinegoright,turntheknob towardtherightsideofthemachine.Referto
Figure49.
Figure48
1.Ignition—30A(F1)3.Clutch—10A(F3)
2.Radiatorfan—50A(large, heavydutyfuse)
4.Leftfueltank
5.T omakethemachinegoleft,turntheknob towardtheleftsideofthemachine.Referto
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Figure49.
6.Repeatadjustmentuntilthetrackingiscorrect.
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Figure49
1.Trackingknob4.Turnthiswaytotrackright.
2.Hydraulictank
3.Hydraulicpumps
5.Turnthiswaytotrackleft.

CheckingtheWheelLug Nuts

Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to129 N∙m(90to95ft-lb).

CheckingtheWheel-Hub SlottedNut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe
wheel-hubslottednut.
Every500hours—Checkthewheel-hubslotted nut.
Aftertherst100hours—Checkthewheellug nuts.
Every500hours—Checkthewheellugnuts.
Theslottednutneedstobetorquedto170N∙m(125 ft-lb).
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control
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leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removethecotterpin.
4.T orquetheslottednutto170N∙m(125ft-lb) (Figure51).

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever
comesrst)
Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat90kPa (13psi).Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.
Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo
notrequireairpressuremaintenance.
Figure50
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Figure51
1.Slottednut3.Holeinthreadedshaft
2.2threadsorlessshowing
5.Checkthedistancefrombottomofslotinnut toinsideedgeofhole.2threadsorlessshould beshowing(Figure51).
6.Ifmorethan2threadsareshowingremovenut andinstallwasherbetweenhubandnut.
7.T orquetheslottednutto170N∙m(125ft-lb) (Figure51).
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8.Tightenthenutuntilthenextsetofslotslineup withtheholeintheshaft(Figure51).
9.Replacethecotterpin.
4.Washer(ifneeded)
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AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours(oryearly,which
evercomesrst).
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtighten thelocknut(Figure52).
4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare atandthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepre-loadonthebearings(Figure52).
Important:Makesurespringwashersare
installedcorrectlyasshowninFigure52.
5.Installthedustcap(Figure52).
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
4.Removethesideorrearplugonthegearbox (Figure53).
5.Theoilshouldbeuptotheopeningofthe gearbox.
6.Addoilifneededtobringittothecorrectlevel.
Figure52
1.Springwashers
2.Locknut
3.Dustcap

ServicingtheGearbox

CheckingtheGearbox-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
UseSAE75W–90SyntheticGearLube.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
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Figure53
1.Gearbox
2.Sideplug
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ChangingtheGearboxOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours
Yearly
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertochangethe gearboxoil.
3.Rearplug
4.Pulley

AdjustingtheElectric Clutch

ServiceInterval:Every500hours
Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagement andproperbraking.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Unlatchtheseatandtipitforward.
4.Loosenthefrontenginepanelknobsand removethepanel.
5.Pulluponthespringloadedidlerpulleyforthe PTOdrivebeltandremovethebeltfromthe clutchpulley(Figure54).
Figure54
1.Spring-loadedidlerpulley3.PTOdrivebelt
2.Clutch4.Gearbox
6.Unplugtheelectricconnectionfortheclutch (Figure55).
7.Removetheboltsholdingtherubberclutchstrap tothemowerframe(Figure55).
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Figure55
1.Clutch4.Clutchcenterbolt
2.Bolts(2)andnutsfor clutchstrap
3.Rubberclutchstrap
5.Electricalconnection
9.Inserta0.381to0.533mm(0.015to0.021inch)
feelergaugethrough1inspectionslotintheside oftheassembly.Makesureitisbetweenthe armatureandtherotorfrictionsurfaces(Figure
56).
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10.Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisslightbinding onthefeelergaugebutitcanbemovedeasily withintheairgap(Figure56).
11.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.
12.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslight adjustmentsuntilthefeelergaugebetween therotorandarmaturehasveryslightcontact betweenthem.
8.Removethecenterboltholdingtheclutchto theengineshaftandremovetheclutchandkey (Figure55).
Figure56
1.Slot
2.Adjustingnut
3.Feelergauge
13.Installtheclutchtotheengineshaftwiththekey.
14.Applythread-lockingadhesivetothecenterbolt.
15.Whileholdingthecrankshaftatthebackofthe machine,installthecenterboltandtorqueitto 68N∙m(50ft-lb)(Figure55).
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16.Installtherubberclutchstraptothemower framewiththe2previouslyremovedboltsand nuts(Figure55).
17.PulluponthespringloadedidlerforthePTO drivebeltandinstallitontotheclutchpulley (Figure54).
CoolingSystem Maintenance
ServicingtheCooling
18.Plugintheelectricconnectionfortheclutch (Figure55).
19.Installthefrontenginepanelandtightenthe knobs.
20.Lowerdowntheseat.
System
DANGER
Dischargeofhotpressurizedcoolantor touchinghotradiatorandsurroundingparts cancausesevereburns.
Donotremovetheradiatorcapwhenthe engineishot.Alwaysallowtheengineto coolatleast15minutesoruntiltheradiator capiscoolenoughtotouchwithout burningyourhandbeforeremovingthe radiatorcap.
Donottouchradiatorandsurrounding partsthatarehot.
DANGER
Rotatingshaftandfancancausepersonal injury.
Donotoperatethemachinewithoutthe coversinplace.
Keepngers,handsandclothingclearof rotatingfananddriveshaft.
Shutofftheengineandremovetheignition keybeforeperformingmaintenance.
CAUTION
Swallowingenginecoolantcancause poisoning.
Donotswallowenginecoolant.
Keepoutofreachfromchildrenandpets.
CheckingtheEngineCoolant Level
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftertherst8hours Every100hours
FluidType:50/50mixofextendedlifeantifreezeand water
CoolingSystemCapacity:4.6L(176oz)
Note:Donotopentheradiatorcap.Doingthismay
induceairintothecoolingsystem.
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1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoff theengine,andsettheparkingbrake.
2.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatup.
3.Withtheenginecool,checktheoverowbottle level.Theuidneedstobeuptothebumpon theoutsideoftheoverowbottle(Figure57).
4.Ifthecoolantlevelislow,adda50/50mix ofextendedlifeantifreezeandwatertothe overowbottle(Figure57).
5.Addthe50/50coolantmixtotheoverowbottle andllittotheindicatorlineonthebottle(Figure
57).
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Figure58
1.Hydraulicoilcooler3.Radiatorscreen
2.Leftreartire
Figure57
1.Antifreezeoverowbottle2.Indicatorlineonsideof
overowbottle
CleaningtheEngine-OilCooler andRadiatorScreen
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Beforeeachuse,checkandcleantheradiatorscreen andoilcooler.Removeanybuild-upofgrass,dirtor otherdebrisfromtheoilcoolerandradiatorscreen withcompressedair(Figure58).
ChangingtheEngineCoolant
ServiceInterval:Yearly
HaveanAuthorizedServiceDealerchangetheengine coolanteveryyear.
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BrakeMaintenance
BeltMaintenance

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Every25hours
Every200hours
1.Engagetheparkingbrake.
2.Measurethelengthofthespring.Measurement shouldbe64mm(2-1/2inches)betweenthe washers(Figure59).
3.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,releasetheparking brake,loosenthejamnutbelowthespringand adjustthenutdirectlybelowthespring(Figure
59).Turnthenutuntilthecorrectmeasurement
isobtained.Turnthenutclockwisetoshorten springlengthandturncounter-clockwiseto lengthenthespring.
4.Tightenthe2nutstogether.
5.Engagetheparkingbrake.Checkthe measurementofthespringagain.
6.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,repeatthe proceduresabove.
7.Repeatontheoppositesideofmachine.
Figure59
1.Brakeleverinthe
ENGAGEDposition
2.Spring64mm(2-1/2
inches)
3.Adjustingnutandjamnut

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Inspectthebelts
forcracksandwear.
Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating, bladesslippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges, burnmarksandcracksaresignsofawornmower belt.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthis
machinearedesignedtoremainonthecover afterremoval.Loosenallofthefastenerson eachcoverafewturnssothatthecoverisloose butstillattached,thengobackandloosenthem untilthecovercomesfree.Thispreventsyou fromaccidentallystrippingtheboltsfreeofthe retainers.
Thesignsofawornmowerbeltaresquealingwhile thebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhileyouare cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,and cracks.Replacethemowerbeltifyoudetectanyof thesesigns.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.RefertoReleasing
theMower-DeckCurtain(page32).
4.Removethesheetmetalguard.Referto
RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page32)
5.Removethebeltcoversandtheboltsattached tothem.
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6.Loosenthexedidlerarmandadjustittorelieve belttension(Figure60).
7.Removetheoldbelt.
8.Installthenewbeltonthepulleys.
9.Insertaratchetwithashortextensionora breakerbarintothesquareholeinthexedidler arm(Figure60).
10.Adjustthemowerdecktothe76mm(3inch) height-of-cutposition.
11.Toincreasethebelttension,rotatetheratchetor breakerbarcounterclockwisetomovethexed idlerarmuntilthereis16.5cm(6-1/2inches) betweenthespringhooks(Figure60).
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Figure60
1.Ratchetwithshort extensionorbreaker bar
2.16.5cm(6-1/2inches) betweenthespringhooks
3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley
4.FixedIdlerpulley
12.Whileholdingthebeltintension,tightenthe2 boltsthatsecurethexedidlerarm.
13.Removetheratchetorbreakerbarfromthe squareholeinthexedidlerarm.
14.Installthebeltcoverswiththetabsintheslots. Installthescrewsandclosethelatches(Figure
61).
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16.Tightentheboltforthemower-deckcurtain. RefertoReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain
(page32).
17.Checkthetensiononthedrivebelts.

ReplacingthePTODrive Belt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—CheckthePTO
drivebelt.
Important:Thefastenersforthefrontengine
panelaredesignedtoremainonthemachineafter coverremoval.Loosenallofthefastenersafew turnssothatthepanelisloosebutstillattached, thengobackandloosenthemuntilthepanel comesfree.Thispreventsyoufromaccidentally strippingtheboltsfreeoftheretainers.
Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslipping whencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks, andcracksaresignsofawornPTObelt.Replacethe mowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Tilttheseatforward,loosenthebolts,and removethefrontenginepanel(Figure62).
Figure61
1.Beltcover3.Bolt
2.Latch4.Installtabintotheslot
15.Installthesheetmetalguard.RefertoRemoving
theSheet-MetalGuard(page32).
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Figure62
1.Bolt2.Frontenginepanel
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4.Removethespringfromtheidlerarm(Figure
63).
5.Removetheclutchstopbracket.
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6.RemovetheoldPTOdrivebelt.
7.InstallthePTOdrivebeltaroundtheclutch pulleyandthegearboxpulley(Figure63).
8.Intalltheclutchstopbracket.
9.Installthespringtotheidlerarm(Figure63).
Figure63
1.Gearbox4.Clutch
2.Spring
3.Springloadedidlerpulley
5.Rubberclutchstop
6.PTOdrivebelt
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Figure64
1.Clutch3.Spring
2.Pumpdrivebelt
4.Springloadedidlerpulley

ReplacingandTensioning theAlternatorBelt

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ReplacingtheAlternatorBelt
ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthe
alternatorbelt.

ReplacingthePumpDrive Belt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthepump
drivebelt.
Note:RemovethePTOdrivebeltrstifthepump
drivebeltneedstobereplaced.
1.Tilttheseatforwardandremovethefrontengine panel.
2.RemovethePTOdrivebelt.
3.Removethespringfromtheidlerarm(Figure
64).
4.Installthenewbeltaroundtheengineandhydro pumppulley(Figure64).
5.InstallthePTOdrivebelt.
6.Installthespringtotheidlerarm(Figure64).
Ifthealternatorbeltneedstobereplace,takeyour machinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
TensioningtheAlternatorBelt
1.Placeahandlebetweenthealternatorand cylinderblock.
2.Adjustthealternatortotheoutsideuntilthere is7to9mm(1/4to11/32inch)deectionin thebeltbetweentheengineandthealternator pulleyswith10kgf(22.1lbofforce)(Figure65).
3.Tightenthealternatorbolts.
4.Checkthedeectioninthebeltagainandadjust thebeltifneeded.
5.Ifthedeectioniscorrect,tightenthebottom andupperbolt(Figure65).
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Figure65
1.Alternator4.Topbolt
2.Alternatorbelt5.Bottombolt
3.Deection,7to9mm(1/4 to11/32inch)with10kgf (22.1lbofforce)
ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheControl HandleNeutralPosition

Ifthemotion-controlleversdonotalign,ormove easilyintotheconsolenotch,adjustmentisrequired. Adjusteachlever,springandrodseparately .
Note:Themotion-controlleversmustbeinstalled
correctly.SeeInstallingtheMotionControlLeversin thesetupinstructions.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
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operatingposition.
3.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatforward.
4.Beginwitheithertheleftorrightmotion-control lever.
5.Movethelevertotheneutralpositionbutnot locked(Figure66).
6.Pulltheleverbackuntiltheclevispin(onarm belowpivotshaft)contactstheendoftheslot (justbeginningtoputpressureonthespring) (Figure66).
7.Checkwherethecontrolleverisrelativeto notchinconsole(Figure66).Itshouldbe centeredallowinglevertopivotoutwardtothe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.
Figure66
1.NEUTRAL-LOCKposition3.NEUTRALposition
2.Controllever
8.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthenutandjam nutagainsttheyoke(Figure67).
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9.Applyslightrearwardpressureonthe motion-controllever,turntheheadofthe adjustmentboltintheappropriatedirectionuntil thecontrolleveriscenteredintheNEUTRAL-LOCK position(Figure67).
HydraulicSystem Maintenance
Note:Keeprearwardpressureontheleverto
keepthepinattheendoftheslotandtoallow theadjustmentbolttomovethelevertothe appropriateposition.
10.Tightenthenutandjamnut(Figure67).
11.Repeatfortheoppositesideofthemachine.

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicOilType:Toro
oilorMobil
HydraulicSystemOilCapacity:3.9L(132oz)
®
115W-50oil
®
HYPR-OIL
Important:Useoilspecied.Otheruidscould
causesystemdamage.
CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours
Every25hours
Note:Thereare2waysofcheckingthehydraulicoil.
1iswhentheoiliswarmand1iswhentheoiliscold. Thebafeinsidethetankhas2levelsdependingif theoiliswarmorcold.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceandset theparkingbrake.
2.Cleantheareaaroundllerneckofhydraulic tank(Figure68).
500hydraulic
1.Height-of-cutlever
2.Nutagainstyoke
3.Jamnut
4.Clevispininslot
Figure67
5.Adjustmentbolt
6.Yoke
7.Spring
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3.Removethecapfromthellerneck.Lookinside tocheckifthereisuidinthereservoir(Figure
68).
4.Ifthereisnouid,adduidtothereservoiruntil itreachesthecoldlevelofthebafe.
5.Runthemachineatlowidlefor15minutesto allowanyairtopurgeoutofthesystemand warmtheuid.RefertoStartingandStopping
theEngine(page20).
6.Rechecktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm. Theuidshouldbebetweencoldandhot.
7.Ifrequired,adduidtothehydraulictank.
Note:Theuidlevelshouldbetothetopof
thehotlevelofthebafe,whentheuidishot (Figure68).
8.Installthecaponthellerneck.
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Figure68
1.Hotuidlevel-full2.Colduidlevel-full
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
Important:Donotsubstituteautomotive
oillterorseverehydraulicsystemdamage mayresult.
3.Placeadrainpanunderthelter,removetheold lter,andwipethelteradaptergasketsurface
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clean(Figure69).
Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintothe skinitmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctorfamiliar withthistypeofinjury.Gangrenemay resultifthisisnotdone.
Keepbodyandhandsawayfrom pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject high-pressurehydraulicuid.
Usecardboardorpapertond hydraulicleaks.
Safelyrelieveallpressureinthe hydraulicsystembeforeperforming anyworkonthehydraulicsystem.
Makesureallhydraulic-uidhoses andlinesareingoodconditionand allhydraulicconnectionsandttings aretightbeforeapplyingpressureto hydraulicsystem.
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilterand Oil
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Figure69
1.Hydrauliclter
4.Removetheright-handhydrauliclinethatcomes intotheadapter(Figure70).
5.Allowtheoiltodrainoutofthesystemintothe drainpan.
6.Installtheright-handhydrauliclinetotheadapter (Figure70).
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Figure70
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours
Every250hours—Changethehydrauliclter andhydraulicoilwhenusingMobil
Every500hours—Changethehydrauliclter andhydraulicoilwhenusingToro 500hydraulicoil.
Usesummerlterabove0°C(32°F).
Usewinterlterbelow0°C(32°F).
1.Right-handhydraulicline3.Hydraulictank
2.Hydrauliclter
®
1oil.
7.Applyathincoattotherubbergasketonthe
®
HYPR-OIL
replacementlter(Figure71).
8.Installthereplacementhydrauliclterontothe lteradapter.Donottighten.
9.Fillthehydraulictankwithhydraulicuiduntilthe uidoverowsthelterandthenturntheoillter
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clockwiseuntiltherubbergasketcontactsthe lteradapter,thentightenthelteranadditional 1/2turn(Figure71).
10.Cleanupanyspilleduid.
11.Adduidtothecoldlevelofthebafeinthe hydraulictank.
12.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes topurgeairfromthesystem.Shutofftheengine andcheckforleaks.If1orbothwheelsdonot drive,refertoBleedingtheHydraulicSystem
(page55).
13.Rechecktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm. Theuidshouldbebetweencoldandhot.
14.Ifrequired,adduidtothehydraulictank.Do notoverll.
CheckingtheHydraulicHoses
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
Checkthehydraulichosesforleaks,loosettings, kinkedlines,loosemountingsupports,wear,weather andchemicaldeterioration.Makenecessaryrepairs beforeoperating.
Note:Keepareasaroundthehydraulicsystemclean
fromgrassanddebrisbuildup.

SettingtheHydraulicPump NeutralPosition

Note:Adjustthehandleneutralrst.Thatneeds
tobecorrectbeforeyoucanmakethefollowing adjustments.
Thisadjustmentmustbemadewithdrivewheels turning.
DANGER
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto supportmachineandcauseaseriousinjury.
Figure71
1.Hydrauliclter
2.Gasket
3.Adapter
BleedingtheHydraulicSystem
Thetractionsystemisselfbleeding,however,itmay benecessarytobleedthesystemifuidischanged orafterworkisperformedonthesystem.
1.Raisetherearofthemachinesowheelsareoff thegroundandsupportitwithjackstands.
2.Starttheengineandrunatlowidlespeed. Engagetheleverandtractionon1sideandspin thewheelbyhand.
3.Whenthewheelbeginstospinonitsown,keep itengageduntilwheeldrivessmoothly(minimum 2minutes).
Usejackstandwhensupportingmachine.
Donotusehydraulicjacks.
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WARNING
Enginemustberunningsomotioncontrol adjustmentcanbeperformed.Contactwith movingpartsorhotsurfacesmaycause personalinjury.
Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothingand otherbodypartsawayfromrotatingparts, muferandotherhotsurfaces.
1.Raisetheframeandblockupthemachineso drivewheelscanrotatefreely.
2.Disconnecttheelectricalconnectorfromthe seatsafetyswitch.T emporarilyinstallajumper wireacrossterminalsinthewiringharness connector.
3.Unlatchtheseatandslideseatforward.
4.Disconnecttheseatrodandtilttheseatfully forward.
4.Checkhydraulic-uidlevelandaddasrequired tomaintainproperlevel.
5.Repeatthisprocedureontheoppositewheel.
SettingtheRightHydraulicPump NeutralPosition
1.Starttheengine,openthethrottle1/2way ,and releaseparkingbrake;refertoStartingand
StoppingtheEngine(page20).
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Note:Themotion-controllevermustbeinthe
NEUTRALpositionwhilemakinganyadjustments.
2.Adjustthepumprodlengthbyrotatingtheknob, intheappropriatedirection,untilthewheelisstill orslightlycreepinginreverse(Figure72).
3.Movethemotion-controlleverforwardand reverse,thenbacktoneutral.Thewheelmust stopturningorslightlycreepinreverse.
4.OpenthethrottletotheFASTposition.Make surewheelremainsstoppedorslightlycreepsin reverse,adjustifnecessary.
3.Adjustthepumprodlengthbyrotatingdouble nutsonrod,intheappropriatedirection,until wheelisstillorslightlycreepsinreverse(Figure
73).
4.Movethemotion-controlleverforwardand reverse,thenbacktoneutral.Thewheelmust stopturningorslightlycreepinreverse.
5.Openthethrottletofast.Makesurethewheel remainsstoppedorslightlycreepsinreverse, adjustifnecessary.
6.Tightenthelocknutsattheballjoints(Figure73).
Figure72
1.Trackingknob4.Turnthiswaytotrackright
2.Hydraulictank
3.Hydraulicpumps
5.Turnthiswaytotrackleft
SettingtheLeftHydraulicPump NeutralPosition
1.Loosenthelocknutsattheballjointsonthe pumpcontrolrod(Figure73).
2.Starttheengine,openthrottle1/2way,and releaseparkingbrake.RefertoStartingand
StoppingtheEngine(page20)
Note:Themotion-controllevermustbein
neutralwhilemakinganyadjustments.
Note:Thefrontnutonthepumprodhas
left-handthreads.
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1.Doublenuts4.Locknut
2.Pumprod5.Balljoint
3.Adjustmentbolt6.Pumps
Figure73
WARNING
Electricalsystemdoesnotperform propersafetyshutoffwithjumperwire installed.
Removejumperwirefromwire harnessconnectorandplug connectorintoseatswitchwhen adjustmentiscompleted.
Neveroperatethisunitwithjumper installedandseatswitchbypassed.
7.Afterbothpumpneutralsareset,shutoffthe machine.
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8.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness connectorandplugtheconnectorintotheseat switch.
9.Installtheseatrodandlowertheseatinto position.
10.Removethejackstands.

MowerDeck Maintenance

LevelingtheMower

SettingUptheMachine
1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.
2.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
4.Checktirepressureofall4tires.Ifneeded, adjustthepressureto90kPa(13psi).
5.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inch) height-of-cutposition.
6.Inspectthe4chains.Thechainsneedtohave tension.
If1rearchainisloose,lower(loosen)the
front-supportarmonthesameside.Referto
AdjustingtheFront-to-RearMowerPitch(page
58).
If1frontchainisloose,raise(tighten)the
front-supportarmforthatchain.RefertoAdjusting
theFront-to-RearMowerPitch(page58).
LevelingtheMowerSide-to-Side
1.Positiontherightbladefront-to-rear(Figure74).
2.MeasuretherightbladeattheBlocation,from alevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeoftheblade tip(Figure74).
3.Recordthismeasurement.Thismeasurement needstobe7.9to8.3cm(3-1/8to3-1/4inches).
4.Positiontheleftbladefront-to-rear(Figure74).
5.MeasuretheleftbladeattheClocation(Figure
74),fromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof
thebladetip.
6.Recordthismeasurement.Thismeasurement needstobe7.9to8.3cm(3-1/8to3-1/4inches).
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1.Measureherefromblade toahardsurface.
Figure74
2.MeasureatBandC.
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Figure75
1.Rearchain5.Adjustmentbolt
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2.Rear-supportarm6.Frontswivel
3.Bolt7.Front-supportarm
4.Jamnut
7.IfthemeasurementsatpositionsBorCarenot
correct,loosentheboltattachingtherearchain totherear-supportarm(Figure75).
8.Loosenthejamnutundertherear-support
armandadjusttheadjustmentbolttogeta measurementof7.9to8.3cm(3-1/8to3-1/4 inches)(Figure75).
Note:Itisrecommendedthatbothsidesofthe
mowerareadjustedthesamedistance.
9.Tightenthejamnutundertherear-supportarm
andtightentheboltsecuringthechaintothe rear-supportarm.
10.Adjusttheoppositesideifneeded.
AdjustingtheFront-to-RearMower Pitch
1.Positiontherightbladefront-to-rear(Figure76).
2.MeasuretherightbladeattheAlocation,from
alevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeoftheblade tip(Figure76).
Figure76
1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface
2.MeasureatAandB
3.Recordthismeasurement.
4.MeasuretherightbladeattheBlocation,from
alevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeoftheblade tip(Figure76).
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5.Recordthismeasurement.
6.Themowerbladeshouldbe6to10mm(1/4to
3/8inch)loweratpositionAthanatpositionB (Figure76).Ifitisnotcorrect,proceedtothe followingsteps.
Note:Bothofthefrontswivelsneedtobe
adjustedthesameamounttomaintainequal chaintension.
7.Loosenthefrontswiveljamnuts,atthefrontof therightandleftswivels,approximatelya13 mm(1/2inch)(Figure75).
8.Adjusttheliftnutsonboththeleftandtheright sideofthemachinetoachieve6to10mm(1/4 to3/8inch)lowerinfrontatAthanintherear atB(Figure75).
9.Tightenbothswiveljamnutsagainstthefront swiveltolocktheheight.
10.Checktomakesurethereisequaltensionon thechainsandadjustagainifneeded.
AdjustingtheCompressionSpring
Figure77
1.29.2cm(11–1/2inches) betweenthelargewashers
2.Frontnut
3.Spring-jamnut
4.Frontswivel8.Largewasher
5.Swiveljamnut
6.Liftnut
7.Front-supportarm
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1.Raisethemowerliftlevertothetransport position.
2.Checkthedistancebetweenthe2large washers,itneedstobe29.2cm(1 1-1/2inches) (Figure77).
3.Adjustthisdistance,bylooseningthespring-jam nutandturningthenutinfrontofeachspring (Figure77).Ifyouturnthenutclockwisethe springshortens;counter-clockwiselengthens thespring.
4.Lockthenutintopositionbytighteningthe spring-jamnut(Figure77).

ServicingtheCutting Blades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.T earingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.
Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineTororeplacementblade.Forconvenient sharpeningandreplacement,youmaywanttokeep extrabladesonhand.
DANGER
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda pieceofthebladecouldbethrownintothe operator'sorbystander'sarea,resultingin seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.
Replaceawornordamagedblade.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thebladecontrol(PTO),andsettheparking brake.
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2.TurntheignitionkeytoOFFandremovethekey.
3.Disconnectthespark-plugwire(s)fromthespark plug(s).
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure78).
Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblades.RefertoSharpening
theBlades(page61).
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Figure79
Figure78
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea4.Crack
2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure78).
Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea(Figure78),immediatelyinstalla newblade.
CheckingforBentBlades
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward(Figure79).Measurefromalevel surfacetothecuttingedge,positionA,ofthe blades(Figure79).Notethisdimension.
1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface
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2.PositionA
4.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.
5.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge
ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep3 above.Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions obtainedinsteps3and4mustnotexceed3mm (1/8inch).Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8 inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced; refertoRemovingtheBlades(page61)and
InstallingtheBlades(page61).
WARNING
Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor killyouorbystanders.
Alwaysreplacebentordamaged bladewithanewblade.
Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesofblade.
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RemovingtheBlades
Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalanceorisbent.T oensureoptimum performanceandcontinuedsafetyconformanceof themachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturers mayresultinnon-conformancewithsafetystandards.
WARNING
Contactwithasharpbladecancauseserious injury.
Wearglovesorwrapsharpedgesoftheblade witharag.
1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthicklypadded glove.
2.Removethebladebolt,springdiskandblade fromthespindleshaft(Figure82).
SharpeningtheBlades
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Figure81
1.Blade2.Balancer
InstallingtheBlades
1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure
82).
Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade
mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.
2.Installthecurvedwasherandbladebolt.The curvedwasherconemustbeinstalledtoward thebolthead(Figure82).T orquethebladebolt to115to150N∙m(85to110ft-lb).
WARNING
Whensharpeningblade,piecesofbladecould bethrownandcauseseriousinjury.
Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpening blade.
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure80).Maintainthe originalangle.Thebladeretainsitsbalanceif thesameamountofmaterialisremovedfrom bothcuttingedges.
Figure80
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle
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Figure82
1.Sailareaofblade3.Curvedwasher
2.Blade4.Bladebolt
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2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingiton abladebalancer(Figure81).Ifthebladestays inahorizontalposition,thebladeisbalanced andcanbeused.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced, lesomemetalofftheendofthesailareaonly (Figure82).Repeatthisprocedureuntilthe bladeisbalanced.
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Cleaning
Storage

CleaningundertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Removethegrassbuildupunderthemowerdaily.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethemotion-control leverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition,andsetthe parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.
3.Raisethemowertothetransportposition.

DisposingofWaste

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

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(PTO),setthe parkingbrake,andturntheignitionkeytothe OFFposition.Removethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder headnsandblowerhousing.
Important:Y oucanwashthemachinewith
milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuse ofwater,especiallynearthecontrolpanel, engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.
3.Checkthebrake;refertoAdjustingtheParking
Brake(page49).
4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page35).
5.Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page
33).
6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingthe
EngineOil(page36).
7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe
TirePressure(page44).
8.Changethehydrauliclter;refertoReplacing
theHydraulicFilterandOil(page54).
9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery
(page42).
10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.
Note:RunthemachinewiththePTOengaged
andtheengineathighidlefor2to5minutes afterwashing.
11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto
ServicingtheCuttingBlades(page59).
12.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:
A.Addapetroleumbased
stabilizer/conditionertofuelinthe tank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuse analcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfueland usedatalltimes.
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B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and
drainthefueltank;refertoServicingthe
FuelT ank(page40).
D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasper
localcodes.
Important:Donotstore
stabilizer/conditionedfuelover 90days.
13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.
14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheignition switchandkeepitoutofreachofchildrenor otherunauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Thestarterdoesnotcrank.
Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.
Theenginelosespower.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Thebladecontrol(PTO)isengaged.1.Movethebladecontrol(PTO)tothe
2.Theparkingbrakeisnoton.
3.Theoperatorisnotseated.
4.Thebatteryisdead.
5.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.
6.Thefuseisblown.6.Replacethefuse.
7.Therelayorswitchisbroken.
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltankwithfuel.
2.Theaircleanerisdirty.
3.Dirtisinthefuellter.3.Replacethefuellter.
4.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theaircleanerisdirty.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.
5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.
6.Dirtisinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.
7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.
disengagedposition.
2.Settheparkingbrake.
3.Sitontheseat.
4.Chargethebattery.
5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleaner element.
4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Cleantheaircleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Theengineoverheats.
Themachinedoesnotdrive.
Themachinehasabnormalvibration.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.
4.Thecoolantlevelinradiatorislow.4.Addcoolant.
5.Electricfandoesnothavepoweroris notworkingcorrectly .
1.Thebypassvalveisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalve.
2.Thedriveorpumpbeltisworn,loose orbroken.
3.Thedriveorpumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.
4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.
5.Thehydraulicuidlevelislowortoo hot.
1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.
5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
6.Thebladespindleisbent.
7.Themotormountislooseorworn.
3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
5.Checkforblown40Afanfuse.Contact anAuthorizedServiceDealer.
2.Changethebelt.
5.Addhydraulicuidtothereservoiror letitcooldown.
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
5.
ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Thecuttingheightisuneven.
Thecuttingbladesdonotrotate.
1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).
2.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.
4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty .4.Cleantheundersideofthemower .
5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.
6.Thebladespindleisbent.
1.ThePTOdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.
2.ThePTOdrivebeltisoffpulley.
3.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose orbroken.
4.Themowerdeckbeltcameoffapulley .
5.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.
6.Thepumpdrivebeltcameoffapulley.
7.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.7.Replacethespring.
3.Levelthemowerdeckfromside-to-side andfront-to-rear.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Checkthebelttension.
2.Installthedrivebeltandcheck adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesfor correctposition.
3.Installanewmowerdeckbelt.
4.Installmowerdeckbeltandcheckthe idlerpulley,idlerarmandspringforthe correctpositionandfunction.
5.Installanewmowerdeckbelt.
6.Installmowerdeckbeltandcheckthe idlerpulley,idlerarmandspringforthe correctpositionandfunction.
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WireDiagram(Rev .A)
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InternationalDistributorList
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Norway4722907760 UnitedKingdom441279723444 UnitedArabEmirates97143479479T-MarktLogisticsLtd.Hungary3626525500 Egypt2025194308ToroAustraliaAustralia61395807355
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5062391138 94112746100
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MunditolS.A. NormaGarden OslingerTurfEquipmentSA OyHakoGroundandGardenAb
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Landscape Contractor Equipment(LCE)
ConditionsandProductsCovered
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ProductsWarrantyPeriod
WalkBehindMowers 53cmMowers–Residentialuse 53cmMowers–Commercialuse
76cmMowers–Residentialuse 76cmMowers–Commercialuse
Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers
Engine2years
GrandStand
®
Mowers
Engine2years ZMaster
®
2000SeriesMowers
Engine2years ZMaster
®
3000SeriesMowers
Engine2years ZMaster
®
5000and6000Series
Mowers
Engine2years ZMaster
®
7000SeriesMowers
Engine2years AllMowers
Battery2years
Attachments2years
1
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.
2
SomeenginesusedonT oroLCEProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.
3
Whicheveroccursrst.
Thiswarrantyincludesthecostofpartsandlabor,butyoumustpay transportationcosts.
1
2years 1year
1
2years 1year
2years
5yearsor1,200hours
4yearsor500hours
5yearsor1,200hours
5yearsor1,200hours
5yearsor1,200hours
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
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SeeattachedDistributorList.
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ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
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Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,
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Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected
orrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance
Pickupanddeliverycharges
RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oro
ServiceDealer
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procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)
Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains
morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use
overonemonth
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