Toro 74279TE Operator's Manual

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ModelNo.74264TE—SerialNo.403138013andUp ModelNo.74265TE—SerialNo.403227065andUp ModelNo.74279TE—SerialNo.403320852andUp

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GrossorNetTorque:Thisproductcomplieswith allrelevantEuropeandirectives;fordetails,please seetheseparateproductspecicDeclarationof Conformity(DOC)sheet.Thegrossornettorque ofthisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSocietyof AutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.As conguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginetorqueonthisclass ofmowerwillbesignicantlylower.Pleasereferto theenginemanufacturer’sinformationincludedwith themachine.

Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’sinformation includedwiththemachine.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Dieselengineexhaustandsomeofits constituentsareknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

andotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

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scantheQRcode(ifequipped)ontheserial numberdecaltoaccesswarranty,parts,andother productinformation.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

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orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

Thisrotary-blade,ridinglawnmowerisintendedtobe usedbyprofessional,hiredoperators.Itisdesigned primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawnson residentialorcommercialproperties.Itisnotdesigned forcuttingbrushorforagriculturaluses.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.T oro.com forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials, accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto registeryourproduct.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

Safety-alertsymbol

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Contents

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview...................................................16

Controls...........................................................16

BeforeOperation.................................................18

BeforeOperationSafety...................................18

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................18

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

BreakinginaNewMachine..............................20

UsingtheRollover-ProtectionSystem

(ROPS).........................................................20

UsingtheSafety-InterlockSystem....................21

PositioningtheSeat..........................................22

UnlatchingtheSeat..........................................22

ChangingtheSeatSuspension.........................22

DuringOperation.................................................23

DuringOperationSafety...................................23

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................25

OperatingtheMowerBlade-ControlSwitch

(PTO)............................................................25

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................25

StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine.................26

UsingtheMotion-ControlLevers.......................27

DrivingtheMachine..........................................27

UsingtheSideDischarge.................................29

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

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................30

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers........................31

AdjustingtheFlowBafeCamLocks................32

PositioningtheFlowBafe................................32

OperatingwiththeOverheatSensor.................33

OperatingTips.................................................33

AfterOperation....................................................34

AfterOperationSafety......................................34

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve.............................34

PushingtheMachinebyHand..........................35

TransportingtheMachine.................................35

UsingtheZStand

Maintenance...........................................................39

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........39

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................40

MaintenanceSafety..........................................40

ReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain..................41

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard.....................41

Lubrication..........................................................41

GreasingtheMachine.......................................41

GreasingtheFrontCasterPivots......................41

AddingGrease.................................................41

AddingLightOilorSprayLubrication................42

GreasingtheMowerDeckandBelt

Idlers.............................................................43

LubricatingtheCaster-WheelHubs..................44

EngineMaintenance...........................................45

..........................................37

EngineSafety...................................................45

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................45

ServicingtheEngineOil....................................46

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

ServicingtheFuelFilterandWater

Seperator......................................................50

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

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................52

ElectricalSystemSafety...................................52

ServicingtheBattery.........................................52

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

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

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

CheckingtheTirePressure...............................54

CheckingtheWheel-HubSlottedNut................55

AdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing...................55

ServicingtheGearbox......................................55

AdjustingtheElectricClutch.............................56

CoolingSystemMaintenance..............................58

ServicingtheCoolingSystem...........................58

BrakeMaintenance.............................................59

AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................59

BeltMaintenance................................................60

InspectingtheBelts..........................................60

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................60

ReplacingtheMowerBelt.................................61

ReplacingthePTO-DriveBelt...........................62

ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt.........................63

ReplacingandT ensioningtheAlternator

Belt................................................................63

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................64

AdjustingtheControlHandleNeutral

Position.........................................................64

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................65

HydraulicSystemSafety...................................65

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem........................65

SettingtheHydraulicPumpNeutral

Position.........................................................68

MowerDeckMaintenance....................................70

LevelingtheMowerat3Positions.....................70

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.............................73

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..........................75

Cleaning..............................................................76

CleaningundertheMowerDeck.......................76

DisposingofWaste...........................................76

Storage...................................................................77

StorageSafety..................................................77

CleaningandStorage.......................................77

Troubleshooting......................................................78

Schematics.............................................................80

Safety

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ENISO5395:2013.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjury .

Usingthisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintended usecouldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.

•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand

lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.

•Donotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,

ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Readandunderstandthecontentsofthis

Operator’sManualbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving

componentsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand workingonthemachine.

•Keepchildrenandbystandersoutoftheoperating

area.Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove

thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging themachine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol,whichmeans Caution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

Youcanndadditionalsafetyinformationwhere neededthroughoutthismanual.

SlopeIndicator

Figure3

Youmaycopythispageforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.

1.Explosionhazard6.Keepbystandersaway

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

fromthebattery .

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

decalbatterysymbols

decal93-7010

93-7010

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal93-7818

93-7818

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructionson torquingthebladebolt/nutto1 15to149N∙m(85to110 ft-lb).

decaloemmarkt

decal93-8069

93-8069

1.Hotsurface/burnhazard—stayawayfromthehotsurface.

decal58-6520

58-6520

1.Grease

98-1977

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal98-1977

1.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

decal98-4387

98-4387

decal107-3069

decal104-2449

104-2449

1.Warning–thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbaris down.

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

3.ReadtheOperator'sManual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

107-3069

107-2114

decal107-2114

decal133-8062

133-8062

1.Heightofcutinmillimeters

decal107-3962

107-3962

1.Heightofcutinmillimeters

decal107-3961

107-3961

107-3964

1.Warning—donotusedrugsoralcohol.3.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,

2.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual andreceivetraining.

shutofftheengine,andremovethe keybeforeleavingthemachine.

4.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

decal107-3964

5.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

107-3968

1.Disengage3.Parkingbrake

2.Engage

decal107-3969

107-3969

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Crushinghazard,mower—engagetheparkingbrake,shut offtheengine,andremovethekeybeforeworkingunder themower.

decal107-3968

decal107-7719

107-7719

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.

2.Beforestartingtheengine,cleangrassanddebrisfromthe mowerbeltandpulleys,insertthekey,andstarttheengine.

107-9309

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

2.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

decal108-5955

108-5955

decal107-9309

decal108-5957

108-5957

decal108-5981

108-5981

1.Beltrouting

2.Heightofcut

110-0820

1.Fast

2.Slow6.Poisonandcausticliquid/chemicalburnhazard—keepaway

3.Neutral

4.Reverse8.Tounlockthetractiondrive,turnthebypassvalve1complete

5.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

fromthebattery.

7.Explosionhazard—nore,openames,orsmoking;avoid sparks.

revolutioncounterclockwiseusinga5/8inchor16mm wrench.

decal110-0820

decal110-2067

110-2067

decal110-2068

110-2068

SideDischargeMachinesOnly

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

decal112-9028

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

decal110-3852

110-3852

1.Removethekeyfrom thekeyswitchandread theinstructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.

1.Cutting/dismemberment hazard,fanand entanglementhazard, belt.

2.Continuoustonesignals

110-3853

2.Removethekeyfrom

theuserthattheengineis overheating.

decal110-3853

thekeyswitchandread theinstructionsbefore servicingorperforming maintenance.

1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

1.Hydraulic-iudlevel

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

decal114-9600

114-9600

decal115-4212

115-4212

3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

112-3858

RearDischargeMachinesOnly

3.Removethekeyfrom

4.Height-of-cutsettings.

decal112-3858

thekeyswitchbefore adjustingtheheightofcut.

decal116-5610

116-5610

1.Hourmeter4.Neutral

2.Powertake-off(PTO)5.Operator-presenceswitch

3.Parkingbrake6.Battery

Reardischargemachinesonly:

117-3848

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

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

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

decal117-3848

decal121-7562

121-7562

1.Pushtostart4.Variablespeedcontrol

2.ReadtheOperator’s Manualformore informationonpreheating theengine.

3.Slow

5.Fast

decal119-0397

119-0397

decal126-2055

126-2055

1.Wheellugnuttorque129N∙m(95ft-lb)(4x)

2.Wheelhubnuttorque319N∙m(235ft-lb)

3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’sManualbefore performinganymaintenance,checktorqueafterrst100 hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.

decal119-0398

119-0398

127-0326

SideDischargeMachinesOnly

decal127-0326

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

1.Maximumdrawbarpull36 kg(80lb).

3.Removethekeyand readtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenanceorservicing themachine.

decal131-4036

131-4036

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

132-0871

Note:Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththemaximum

recommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.ReviewtheinstructionsforoperatingthemachineonslopesintheOperator’sManualas wellastheconditionsinwhichyouwouldoperatethemachinetodeterminewhetheryoucanoperatethemachineintheconditionson thatdayandatthatsite.Changesintheterraincanresultinachangeinslopeoperationforthemachine.

decal132-0871

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhand—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.

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

5.Runoverhazard—donotcarrypassengers;lookbehindyou whenmovinginreverse.

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

SideDischargeMachinesOnly

1.Removethekeyand readtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.

2.Greasepoint

decal136-5519

136-5519

decal136-5510

RearDischargeMachinesOnly

136-5510

3.Hourinterval

1.Removethekeyand readtheOperator's Manualbeforeperforming maintenance.

2.Greasepoint

ProductOverview

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart theengineandoperatethemachine.

ControlPanel

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Figure4

SideDischargeMachine

1.Height-of-cutdecklift pedal

2.Transportlock

3.Parking-brakelever8.Fuelcap

4.Controls

5.Motion-controllever

6.Rollbar

7.Seatbelt

9.Mowerdeck

10.Casterwheel

Figure6

1.Hourmeter

2.Keyswitch7.Engine-temperaturelight

3.Fuel-selectorvalve8.Throttlecontrol

4.Audiblealarm

5.Glow-plugswitch

6.Glow-pluglight

9.PTOswitch

KeySwitch

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

StartingandShuttingOfftheEngine(page26).

HourMeter

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

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Figure5

RearDischargeMachine

1.ZStand

2.Height-of-cutlever

3.Motion-controllever8.Mowerdeck

4.Seatbelt9.Casterwheel

5.Rollbar

6.Fuelcap(bothsides)

7.Parking-brakelever

Safety-InterlockIndicators

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Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterthatindicate withablacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentis positionedcorrectly(Figure7).

Battery-IndicatorLight

AudibleAlarm

IfyouturnthekeyswitchtotheONpositionfora fewseconds,thebatteryvoltagedisplaysinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturned onandwhenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperating level(Figure7).

Figure7

1.Safety-interlocksymbols

2.Hourmeter

3.Batterylight

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesettingfromtheSLOWtoFAST position(Figure6).

Thismachinehasanaudiblealarmthatalertstheuser toshutofftheengine;otherwise,enginedamagecan occurfromoverheating.RefertoOperatingwiththe

OverheatSensor(page33).

Fuel-SelectorValve

Thefuel-selectorvalveislocatedbehindtheseat.

Closethefuel-selectorvalvewhentransportingor storingmower.

Movetheselectorvalvetotheleftorrightpositionfor operation.

Attachments/Accessories

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

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.

Neutral-LockPosition

UsetheNEUTRAL-LOCKpositionwiththe safety-interlocksystemtoengageandtodetermine theNEUTRALposition.

Glow-PlugLight

Theglow-plugindicatorlightturnsonwhenthe glow-plugbuttonisengaged(Figure6).

Glow-PlugSwitch

Thisswitchactivatestheglowplugsandisindicated bytheglow-pluglight.Holddowntheglow-plugswitch for10secondspriortostartingthemachine.

TemperatureLight

Thetemperaturelightcomesonwhentheengineis overheating(Figure6).

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Neverallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto

operateorservicethemachine.Localregulations mayrestricttheageoftheoperator.Theowner isresponsiblefortrainingalloperatorsand mechanics.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Knowhowtostopthemachineandshutoffthe

enginequickly.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

•Beforemowing,alwaysinspectthemachineto

ensurethattheblades,bladebolts,andcutting assembliesareingoodworkingcondition. Replacewornordamagedbladesandboltsinsets topreservebalance.

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine

andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould throw.

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminetheappropriate

equipmentandanyattachmentsoraccessories requiredtooperatethemachineproperlyand safely.

containersontheground,awayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removetheequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitwhileitisontheground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuelfromaportablecontainer ratherthanafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire

exhaustsysteminplaceandinproperworking condition.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.Wipeupanyfuelthatspills.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurely.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerandkeepit

outofthereachofchildren.Neverbuymorethan a30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Addfuelto

thefueltankuntilthelevelis6to13mm(1/4to 1/2inch)belowthebottomofthellerneck.This emptyspaceinthetankallowsfueltoexpand.

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors. –Keepyourfaceawayfromthenozzleandfuel

tankopening.

–Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith

soapandwater.

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page39).

FuelSafety

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelvaporsare ammableandexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothefuel

tankwhiletheengineisrunningorwhilehot.

•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

Theenginerunsonclean,freshdieselfuelwith aminimumoctaneratingof40.Purchasefuelin quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin30daystoensure fuelfreshness.

Usesummer-gradedieselfuel(No.2-D)at temperaturesabove-7°C(20°F)andwinter-grade dieselfuel(No.1-DorNo.1-D/2-Dblend)below

-7°C(20°F).Useofwinter-gradedieselfuelatlower temperaturesprovideslowerashpointandpour pointcharacteristics,thereforeeasingstartabilityand lesseningchancesofchemicalseparationofthefuel duetolowertemperatures(waxappearance,which maypluglters).

Usingsummer-gradedieselfuelabove-7°C (20°F)contributestowardlongerlifeofthepump components.

Important:Donotusekeroseneorgasoline

insteadofdieselfuel.Failuretoobservethis cautionwilldamagetheengine.

BiodieselReady

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

Observethefollowingprecautions:

•Thebiodieselportionofthefuelmeetspecication

ASTMD6751orEN14214.

•TheblendedfuelcompositionshouldmeetASTM

D975orEN590.

•Paintedsurfacesmaybedamagedbybiodiesel

blends.

•UseB5(biodieselcontentof5%)orlesserblend

incoldweather.

•Monitorseals,hoses,gasketsincontactwithfuel

astheymaydegradeovertime.

•Fuellterpluggingmaybeexpectedforatime

afterconvertingtobiodieselblends.

•Contactyourdistributorformoreinformationon

biodiesel.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.

4.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcap.

5.Fillthefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck

(Figure8).

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto expand.

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Figure8

SwitchingtheFuelTanks

Important:Donotallowthemachinetorunout

offuel,asthiscandamagethemachine.

Thefuel-selectorvalveislocatedbehindtheleftside oftheseat.

Themachinehas2fueltanks:1tankisontheleft sideand1isontherightside.Eachtankconnectsto thefuel-selectorvalve.Fromthere,acommonfuel lineleadstotheengine(Figure9).

Tousetheleftfueltank,rotatethefuel-selector valvetotheleft.T ousetherightfueltank,rotatethe fuel-selectorvalvetotheright(Figure9).

Closethefuel-selectorvalvebeforetransportingor storingthemachine.

1.Leftfueltank

Figure9

Usingthe Rollover-ProtectionSystem (ROPS)

WARNING

Toavoidinjuryordeathfromrollover,keep therollbarinthefullyraised,lockedposition andusetheseatbelt.

Ensurethattheseatissecuredtothe machine.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisinthedownposition.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

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•Donotweartheseatbeltwhentherollbar isinthedownposition.

2.Fuel-selectorvalve

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

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

LoweringtheRollBar

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

1.Removethehairpincottersandremovethe2 pins(Figure11).

2.Lowertherollbartothedownposition(Figure

10).

Note:Thereare2downpositions;referto

Figure10.

3.Installthe2pinsandsecurethemwiththe hairpincotters(Figure11).

Figure10

UsingtheSafety-Interlock System

WARNING

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdaily,andreplaceanydamaged

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switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

1.Full-downposition2.Downpositionwiththe baggerinstalled

Important:Ensurethatyousecuretherear

partoftheseatwiththeseatlatch.

RaisingtheRollBar

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththeroll

barintheraisedposition.

1.Removethehairpincottersandremovethe2

pins(Figure11).

2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightposition,install

the2pins,andsecurethemwiththehairpin cotters(Figure11).

Understandingthe Safety-InterlockSystem

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

•Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)isdisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheNEUTRAL-LOCK

position.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtoshutoff theenginewhenthetractioncontrolsaremovedfrom thelockedpositionwiththeparkingbrakeengagedor ifyourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.

Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhen theinterlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition. Whenthecomponentisinthecorrectposition,a trianglelightsupinthecorrespondingsquare.

Figure11

1.Rollbar3.Pin

2.Raisedposition4.Hairpincotter

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Figure12

1.Triangleslightupwhentheinterlockcomponentsareinthe correctposition

TestingtheSafety-Interlock

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System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnot

operateasdescribedbelow,haveanAuthorized ServiceDealerrepairthesafetysystemimmediately .

1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake andmovetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)tothe ONposition.Trystartingtheengine;theengine shouldnotstart.

2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake andmovetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)tothe OFFposition.Moveeithermotion-controllever (outoftheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition).Trystarting theengine;theengineshouldnotstart.Repeat fortheothercontrollever.

3.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,disengage theparkingbrake,engagetheblade-control switch(PTO),andriseslightlyfromtheseat;the engineshouldshutoff.

4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Nowstartthe engine.Whiletheengineisrunning,center eithermotioncontrolandmove(forwardor reverse);theengineshouldshutoff.Repeatfor othermotioncontrol.

UnlatchingtheSeat

1.Movetheseattothemostrearwardposition.

Note:Thispreventsinterferencewhenyou

raisetheseat.

2.Pushtheseatlatchrearwardtounlatchtheseat.

3.Raisetheseatup(Figure14).

Note:Thisallowsaccesstothemachineunder

theseat.

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Figure14

1.Seatlatch3.Seat

2.Fuelcap

5.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake, movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO)totheOFF position,andmovethemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.Trystartingthe engine;theengineshouldnotstart.

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatmovesforwardandbackward.Positionthe seatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthemachine andaremostcomfortable.

Toadjust,movetheleversidewaystounlocktheseat (Figure13).

Figure13

ChangingtheSeat Suspension

Theseatisadjustabletoprovideasmoothand comfortableride.Positiontheseatwhereyouare mostcomfortable.

Toadjustit,turntheknobinfronteitherdirectionto providethebestcomfort(Figure15).

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1.Seat-suspensionknob

Figure15

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor propertydamage.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

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

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep

bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine duringoperation.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilitytoavoid

holesorhiddenhazards.

•Avoidmowingonwetgrass.Reducedtraction

couldcausethemachinetoslide.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutral,theparking

brakeisengaged,andyouareintheoperating positionbeforeyoustarttheengine.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecutting

units.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobe

sureofaclearpath.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyour vision.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.Themachinecouldsuddenlyroll overifawheelgoesovertheedgeoriftheedge givesway.

•Stopthebladeswheneveryouarenotmowing.

•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,remove

thekey,andinspectthebladesafterstrikingan objectorifthereisanabnormalvibrationinthe machine.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore resumingoperation.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalkswiththe machine.Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.

•Disengagethedrivetothecuttingunit,shutoffthe

engine,andremovethekeybeforeadjustingthe heightofcut(unlessyoucanadjustitfromthe operatingposition).

•Neverrunanengineinanareawhereexhaust

gasesareenclosed.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Beforeleavingtheoperatingposition(including

toemptythecatchersortounclogthechute),do thefollowing:

–Stopthemachineonlevelground. –Disengagethepowertakeoffandlowerthe

attachments. –Engagetheparkingbrake. –Shutofftheengineandremovethekey . –Waitforallmovingpartstostop.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhenthereistherisk

oflightning.

•Donotusethemachineasatowingvehicleunless

ithasahitchinstalled.

•Donotchangethegovernorspeedoroverspeed

theengine.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byToro.

•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

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Figure16

1.Wearhearingprotection.

RolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)Safety

•Donotremovetherollbarfromthemachine.

•Ensurethattheseatbeltisattachedandthatyou

canreleaseitquicklyinanemergency.

•Alwayswearyourseatbeltwhentherollbarisup.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadobstructionsanddo

notcontactthem.

•Keeptherollbarinsafeoperatingconditionby

thoroughlyinspectingitperiodicallyfordamage andkeepingallthemountingfastenerstight.

•Replaceadamagedrollbar.Donotrepairoralter

it.

SlopeSafety

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere

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

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

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

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

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

1.SafeZone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

2.DangerZone—usea walk-behindmowerand/or ahandtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees andneardrop-offsor water.

3.Water

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Figure17

4.W=widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance (twicethewidthofthe machine)betweenthe machineandanyhazard.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

slopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeedor direction;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

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

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessoriesor

attachments,suchasgrass-collectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe machineorleaveitunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

Figure18

EngagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

Note:Engagingtheblade-controlswitch(PTO)with

thethrottlepositionathalforlesscausesexcessive weartothedrivebelts.

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Figure20

DisengagingtheBlade-Control Switch(PTO)

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DisengagingtheParkingBrake

Figure19

OperatingtheMower Blade-ControlSwitch(PTO)

Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)startsandstopsthe mowerbladesandanypoweredattachments.

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Figure21

OperatingtheThrottle

YoucanmovethethrottlecontrolbetweentheFAST andSLOWpositions(Figure22).

AlwaysusetheFASTpositionwhenturningonthe mowerdeckwiththeblade-controlswitch(PTO).

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Figure22

StartingandShuttingOff theEngine

StartingtheEngineinNormal Weather

Important:Usestartingcyclesofnomorethan

30secondsperminutetoavoidoverheatingthe startermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired

whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeencompletelywithoutfuel.

StartingtheEngineinCold Weather(Below23°For-5°C)

Usethecorrectengineoilforthestartingtemperature; refertoEngine-OilSpecications(page46).

Important:Usestartingcyclesofnomorethan

30secondsperminutetoavoidoverheatingthe startermotor.

Note:Donotusefuelleftoverfromthesummer.Use

onlyfreshwinter-gradedieselfuel.

Figure23

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Figure24

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ShuttingOfftheEngine

UsingtheMotion-Control

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovethekeyandengagethe parkingbrakewhenleavingthemachine unattended.

Levers

Figure25

Important:Makesurethatyouclosethe

fuel-shutoffvalvebeforetransportingorstoring themachine,asfuelleakagemayoccur.Engage theparkingbrakebeforetransportingthe machine.Makesurethatyouremovethekeyas thefuelpumpmayrunandcausethebatteryto losecharge.

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Figure26

1.Motion-control lever—NEUTRAL-LOCK position

2.Center,unlockedposition5.Frontofmachine

3.Forward

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DrivingtheMachine

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

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

4.Backward

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.You maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

DrivingForward

Note:Theengineshutsoffwhenyoumovethe

traction-controlwiththeparkingbrakeengaged.

Tostopthemachine,pullthemotion-controllevers totheNEUTRALposition.

1.Disengagetheparkingbrake;referto

DisengagingtheParkingBrake(page25).

2.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

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

DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

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

Figure27

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Figure28

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UsingtheSideDischarge

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

MachineswithSideDischarge Only

Themowerhasahingedgrassdeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

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

•Neverremovethegrassdeectorfromthe mowerdeckbecausethegrassdeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe grassdeectoriseverdamaged,replaceit immediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerdeck.

UsingtheTransportLock

Thetransportlockhas2positions,andisusedwith thedeck-liftpedal.ThereisaLOCKpositionand anUNLOCKpositionforthetransportpositionofthe mowerdeck(Figure29).

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

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

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Figure29

Transport-LockPositions

1.Transportlockknob3.UNLOCKposition—The

2.LOCKposition—The mowerdecklocksintothe transportposition.

mowerdeckdoesnotlock intothetransportposition.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-CutPin

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

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

1.Movethetransportlocktothelockposition.

2.Pushonthedeck-liftpedalwithyourfoot,and raisethemowerdecktothetransportposition (alsothe140mm(5-1/2inch)cuttingheight position)asshowninFigure30.

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

30).

4.Selectaholeintheheight-of-cutbracket correspondingtotheheight-of-cutdesired,and insertthepin(Figure30).

5.Pushonthedecklift,pullbackonthetransport lock,andslowlylowerthemowerdeck.

Rollers

ForMachineswithSideDischarge

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjustthe heightoftheanti-scalprollers.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

31,Figure32,andFigure33.

1.Deck-liftpedal

2.Cut-of-heightpin

Figure30

3.Transportlock

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Figure31

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

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1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bushing4.Bolt

5.Bolt

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Figure32

Figure33

1.Anti-scalproller4.Flangenut

2.Spacer

3.Bushing

5.Bolt

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

ForMachineswithRearDischarge

Wheneveryouchangetheheightofcut,itis recommendedtoadjusttheheightoftheanti-scalp rollers.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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Figure34

1.Flangenut3.Bushing

2.Anti-scalproller4.Bolt

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersasshowninFigure

34andFigure35.

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Figure35

1.Bolt3.Anti-scalproller

2.Bushing4.Flangenut

AdjustingtheFlowBafe

PositioningtheFlowBafe

CamLocks

ForMachineswithSideDischarge

Thisprocedureisapplicableonlytomachineswiththe ow-bafelocks.Certainmodelshavenutsandbolts inplaceoftheow-bafelocksandcanbeadjusted thesame.

Youcanadjustthemower-dischargeowfordifferent typesofmowingconditions.Positionthecamlocks andbafetogivethebestqualityofcut.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.T oadjustthecamlocks,swingtheleverupto loosenthecamlock(Figure36).

4.Adjustthebafeandcamlocksintheslotsto thedesireddischargeow.

5.Swingtheleverbackovertotightenthebafe andcamlocks(Figure36).

ForMachineswithSideDischarge

Thefollowingguresareonlyrecommendations foruse.Adjustmentsvarybygrasstype,moisture content,andtheheightofthegrass.

Note:Iftheenginepowerdrawsdownandthe

mowergroundspeedisthesame,openupthebafe.

PositionA

Thisisthefullrearposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows:

•Short,lightgrassmowingconditions

•Dryconditions

•Smallergrassclippings

•Propelsgrassclippingsfartherawayfromthe

mower

6.Ifthecamlocksdonotlockthebafeintoplace oritistootight,loosentheleverandthenrotate thecamlock.

Note:Adjustthecamlockuntilthedesired

lockingpressureisachieved.

Figure36

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Figure37

PositionB

Usethispositionwhenbagging.Alwaysalignitwith thebloweropening.

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Figure38

PositionC

OperatingwiththeOverheat

Thisisthefullopenposition.Thesuggestedusefor thispositionisasfollows:

•Tall,densegrassmowingconditions

•Wetconditions

•Lowerstheengine-powerconsumption

•Allowsincreasedgroundspeedinheavyconditions

Figure39

Sensor

Thismachinehasasensorthatturnsoffthemower deckwhentheengineoverheats.Whentheengine overheats,theaudiblealarmandlightalarmturnson alongwiththemowerdeckturningoff.

Ifthemowerdeckturnsoffautomaticallybecauseof overheating,youwillbeabletodrivethemachineto asafeareaortoatruckortrailer.

Ifthemachineoverheats,ensurethattheareaaround theengineandradiatorisclearofanydebris.Shutoff theengineandallowittocoolbeforeyouengagethe mowerdeck.Iftheenginecontinuestooverheat,take yourmachinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFASTposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe

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height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower deckinuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohave1sideofthe mowerdeckfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsair tobedrawnintothemowerdeck.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

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

CuttingaThirdoftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrows moreslowly.

AlternatingtheMowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrass standingstraight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings, whichenhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimesof theyear.Tomaintainthesamecuttingheight,mow moreofteninearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrate

slowsinmidsummer,mowlessfrequently .Ifyou cannotmowforanextendedperiod,rstmowata highcuttingheight,thenmowagain2dayslaterata lowerheightsetting.

AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

UsingaSlowerCuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed incertainconditions.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Whenmowinguneventurf,raisethecuttingheight toavoidscalpingtheturf.

StoppingtheMachine

Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachine whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmay dropontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoa previouslycutareawiththebladesengagedoryou candisengagethemowerdeckwhilemovingforward.

KeepingtheUndersideofthe MowerDeckClean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildup insidethemowerdeck,cuttingqualitywilleventually becomeunsatisfactory.

GeneralSafety

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunits,

mufers,andenginecompartmenttohelpprevent res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Shutoffthefuelandremovethekeybeforestoring

ortransportingthemachine.

•Disengagethedrivetotheattachmentwhenever

youaretransportingornotusingthemachine.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringthemachine

inanyenclosure.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere

thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such asonawaterheateroronotherappliances.

UsingtheFuel-Shutoff Valve

Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedundertheseat.Move theseatforwardtoaccessit.

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance, andstorage.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

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

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhen startingtheengine.

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Figure40

1.ONposition2.OFFposition

PushingtheMachineby

ChangingtoMachineOperation

Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausehydraulicdamage mayoccur.

PushingtheMachine

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatethebypassvalvescounterclockwise1 turntopush(Figure41).

Note:Thisallowshydraulicuidtobypassthe

pumpenablingthewheelstoturn.

Important:Donotrotatebypassvalves

morethan1turn.Thispreventsvalvesfrom comingoutofthebodyandcausinguidto runout.

4.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushing.

Rotatethebypassvalvesclockwise1turntooperate machine(Figure41).

Note:Donotover-tightenthebypassvalves.

Important:Themachinedoesnotdriveunless

bypassvalvesareturnedin.

Figure41

1.Sideconsolecontrols

2.Bypassvalve

3.Hydraulicpumps

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TransportingtheMachine

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

WARNING

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

Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreet orroadway.

SelectingaTrailer

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath(Figure42).

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthe machine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetween therampandthegroundorbetweenthe rampandthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethatthelengthoftherampisat least4timesaslongastheheightofthe trailerortruckbedtotheground.This ensuresthattherampangledoesnot exceed15degreesonatground.

Figure42

1.Full-widthrampinstowed position

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

4.Rampisatleast4times aslongastheheightof thetrailerortruckbedto theground

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

6.Trailer

LoadingtheMachine

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Backthemachineuptherampanddriveit forwarddowntheramp.

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•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampas thiscouldcausealossofcontrolora tip-oversituation.

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakesand lights.

UsingtheZStand

TheZStandraisesthefrontendofthemachineto allowyoutocleanthemowerandremovetheblades.

3.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure42).

4.Backthemachineuptheramp(Figure43).

Figure43

1.Backthemachineupthe

ramp.

2.Drivethemachineforward downtheramp.

5.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andengage theparkingbrake.

6.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcaster wheelsandtherearbumperwithstraps,chains, cable,orropes(Figure44).Refertolocal regulationsfortie-downrequirements.

WARNING

Themachinecouldfallontosomeoneand causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingthe machineontheZStand.

•UsetheZStandonlyforcleaningthe mowerandremovingtheblades.

•DonotkeepthemachineontheZStand forextendedperiodsoftime.

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•Alwaysshutofftheengine,setthe parkingbrake,andremovethekeybefore performinganymaintenancetothemower.

DrivingupontotheZStand

Important:UsetheZStandonalevelsurface.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothetransportposition.

2.Removethebracketpin(Figure45).

Figure44

1.Tie-downloops

UnloadingtheMachine

1.Lowertheramp,ensuringthattheangle betweentherampandthegrounddoesnot exceed15degrees(Figure42).

2.Drivethemachineforwarddowntheramp (Figure43).

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Figure45

1.ZStand4.Bottomofslot

2.Bracketpin5.Latch

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3.Bracket

3.Raisethelatch.

4.Swingthestandfootoutfrontandslideit towardmachine,intothebottomofslot(Figure

45andFigure46).

Figure46

DrivingofftheZStand

1.Removethechocksorblocks.

2.Raisethelatchtotheunlockedposition(Figure

47).

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1.ZStand(positionedinslot)

2.Crackinsidewalkorturf

3.Latchrestingonpivottab

5.Setthefootofthestandonthegroundandrest thelatchonthepivottab(Figure46).

6.Starttheengineandputitathalfthrottle.

Note:Forbestresults,placethefootofthe

standintotheseamsinsidewalksorintotheturf (Figure46).

7.Drivethemachineontothestand.Stopwhen thelatchdropsoverthetabintothelocked position(Figure46).

8.Engagetheparkingbrakeandturnoffthe engine.

9.Chockorblockthedrivewheels.

WARNING

Theparkingbrakemaynotholdthe machineparkedontheZStandand couldcausepersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Figure47

1.ZStand

2.Latch4.Unlockedposition

3.Lockedposition

3.Starttheengineandplaceitathalfthrottle. Disengagetheparkingbrake.

4.Slowlydrivebackwardoffthestand.

5.Returnthestandtoitsrestposition(Figure45).

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DonotparkontheZStandunlessthe wheelsarechockedorblocked.

10.Performthemaintenance.

Maintenance

Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst25hours

Aftertherst50hours

Aftertherst100hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checktheenginecoolingsystemlevel.

•Checkthehydraulicuid.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Replacetheengineoil.

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthewheel-hubslottednut.

•Changethegearboxoil.

•Checkthesafetysystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Checktheenginecoolingsystemlevel.

•Cleantheengine-oilcooler.

•Inspecttheblades.

•Cleanthemowerdeck.

•Greasethemowerdeckandspindles.

•Greasethemowerbeltidlerarm.

•Greasethepumpbeltidlerarm.

•GreasethePTO-drivebeltidlerarm.

•Greasethebrakelever .

•Checkthehydraulicuid.

Every40hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

Every150hours

Every200hours

Every250hours

Every400hours

•Drainthewaterseparator.

•Checkthetirepressure

•CheckthePTO-drivebelt.

•Checkthepumpdrivebelt.

•Checkthealternatorbelt.

•Lubricatethedeck-liftpivots.

•Replacetheengineoil.

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthegearbox-oillevel.

•Checktheenginecoolingsystemhoses.

•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.

•Checkthehydraulichoses.

•Addlightoilorspraylubricationtothemachine;refertolubrication.

•Changetheengine-oillter.

•Greasethebrakepivot.

•Checkand/orreplacetheairlter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil®1uid.

•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

MaintenanceService

Interval

Every500hours

Yearly

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checkthewheel-hubslottednut.

•Adjustthecaster-pivotbearing.

•Adjusttheelectricclutch.

•ChangethehydrauliclterandhydraulicuidwhenusingToro®HYPR-OIL™500 hydraulicuid.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).

•Lubricatethecaster-wheelhubs.

•Changethegearboxoil.

•Changetheenginecoolant.

Important:Refertoyourengineowner'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheswitchbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

MaintenanceSafety

•Beforerepairingthemachinedothefollowing:

–Disengagethedrives. –Engagetheparkingbrake. –Shutofftheengineandremovethekey . –Disconnectthespark-plugwire.

•Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,

drives,mufers,andenginetohelppreventres.

•Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Donotallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe

machine.

•Usejackstandstosupportthemachineand/or

componentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorremovethespark-plug

wirebeforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe negativeterminalrstandthepositiveterminal last.Connectthepositiveterminalrstand negativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

blade(s)orwearthicklypaddedgloves,anduse cautionwhenservicingthem.Onlyreplaceblades; donotstraightenorweldthem.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith theenginerunning.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition

andallhardwaretightened,especiallythe blade-attachmentbolts.Replaceallwornor damageddecals.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts.

•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

ReleasingtheMower-Deck Curtain

Lubrication

Loosenthebottomboltofthecurtaintorelease themower-deckcurtainandgetaccesstothetop ofthemowerdeck(Figure48).Afterperforming maintenance,installthecurtainandtightenthebolt.

Figure48

1.Bolt

2.Curtain

GreasingtheMachine

Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditions areextremelydustyorsandy .

GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.

Note:Makesurethatyouscrapeanypaintoff

thefrontofthetting(s).

4.Connectagreaseguntothetting.

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5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebegins tooozeoutofthebearings.

6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

RemovingtheSheet-Metal Guard

Loosenthe2frontboltsandremovethesheet-metal guardtoaccessthemowerbeltsandspindles (Figure49).Afterperformingmaintenance,installthe sheet-metalguardandtightenthebolts.

GreasingtheFrontCaster Pivots

ServiceInterval:Yearly(moreoftenindirtyordusty

conditions).

1.Removethedustcapandadjustthecaster pivotsandkeepthedustcapoffuntilgreasingis done;refertoAdjustingtheCaster-PivotBearing

(page55).

2.Removethehexplug.

3.Threadagreasettingintothehole.

4.Pumpgreaseintothettinguntilitoozesout aroundthetopbearing.

5.Removethegreasettingfromthehole.Install thehexplugandcap.

AddingGrease

LubricatethegreasettingsasshownontheCheck ServiceReferenceAiddecal(Figure50orFigure51).

1.Sheet-metalguard

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Figure49

2.Bolt

SideDischargeMachines

AddingLightOilorSpray Lubrication

SideDischargeMachines

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Lubricatethedeck-liftpivots.

decal136-5510

Figure50

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Figure52

RearDischargeMachines

AddingLightOilorSpray Lubrication

RearDischargeMachines

ServiceInterval:Every150hours

Lubricatethemachineinthefollowingareaswith spraytypelubricantorlightoil.

•Seat-switchactuator

•Brake-handlepivot

•Brake-rodbushings

•Motioncontrolbronzebushings

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Figure51

GreasingtheMowerDeck andBeltIdlers

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethemower

deckandspindles.

GreasewithNo.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease.

Important:Makesurethatthecutting-unit

spindlesarefullofgreaseweekly.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page41).

4.Removethesheet-metalguard;referto

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page41)

5.Removethebeltcovers.

6.Greasetheidlerarmonthemowerdeck(Figure

53).

7.Greasethettingsonthepusharms(Figure53 orFigure54).

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Figure54

RearDischargeMachines

8.GreasethePTO-drivebeltidlerarm(Figure55).

9.Greasethepumpbeltidlerarm(Figure55).

SideDischargeMachines

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Figure55

10.Installthesheet-metalguard.

11.Tightenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.

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Figure53

Lubricatingthe Caster-WheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

12.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand bearing.

13.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof general-purposegrease.

14.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

15.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecond spacernut,andthreaditontotheaxlewiththe wrenchatsfacingoutward.

16.T orquethenutto8to9N∙m(75to80in-lb), loosen,thentorqueto2to3N∙m(20to25in-lb).

Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextend

beyondeithernut.

17.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhub,and insertthewheelintothecasterfork.

18.Installthecasterboltandtightenthenutfully.

Figure56

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

3.Raisethemowerforaccess.

4.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.

5.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

6.Removeaspacernutfromtheaxleassemblyin

thecasterwheel.

Note:Thread-lockingadhesivehasbeen

appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.

7.Removetheaxle(withtheotherspacernutstill

assembledtoit)fromthewheelassembly.

8.Pryoutsealsandinspectbearingsforwearor

damageandreplaceifnecessary.

9.Packthebearingswithageneral-purpose

grease.

10.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.

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Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,

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

Note:Replacetheseals.

11.Iftheaxleassemblyismissingbothspacernuts, applyathread-lockingadhesiveto1spacernut andthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.

Note:Donotthreadthespacernutallof

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

EngineMaintenance

EngineSafety

•Shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore

checkingtheoiloraddingoiltothecrankcase.

•Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother

bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyifoperating

conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

RemovingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Every250hours(moreoftenindirty

ordustyconditions).

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull theair-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody (Figure57).

4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.

5.Gentlyslidethelteroutoftheair-cleanerbody (Figure57).

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof

thebody.

6.Inspectthelterfordamagebylookingintothe lterwhileshiningabrightlightontheoutside ofthelter.

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.

Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

Figure57

1.Air-lterbody

2.Airlter

3.Air-cleanercover

4.Latches

InstallingtheAirFilter

1.Ifinstallinganewlter,checkthelterfor shippingdamage.Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Carefullyslidethelterintothelterbody (Figure58).

Note:Ensurethatitisfullyseatedbypushing

ontheouterrimofthelterwhileinstallingit.

Important:Donotpressonthesoftinside

areaofthelter.

3.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe latches(Figure58).

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Figure58

1.Air-lterbody

2.Airlter

3.Air-cleanercover

4.Latches

ServicingtheEngineOil

Engine-OilSpecications

OilType:High-qualitydetergentoilclassiedAPI

ServiceCJ-4orhigherfordieselengines.Donotuse specialadditiveswithrecommendedoils.

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Figure59

PreparingtoServicetheEngine Oil

Important:Thefastenersforthefrontengine

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panelaredesignedtoremainonthemachineafter coverremoval.Loosenallofthefastenersafew turnssothatthepanelisloosebutstillattached, thengobackandloosenthemuntilthepanel comesfree.Thispreventsyoufromaccidentally strippingtheboltsfreeoftheretainers.

Tilttheseatforward,loosentheboltsholdingthefront enginepanelandremoveit(Figure60).

CrankcaseCapacity:3.7L(3.9USqt)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

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Figure60

1.Bolt2.Frontenginepanel

Note:Afterservicingtheengineoil,installtheengine

panelandtilttheseatintoitsuprightposition.

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checktheengine-oillevel(Figure61).

Important:Addtheoilveryslowlyand

donotblocktheopeningofthellerhole (Figure40).Ifyouaddoiltoofastorblock thehole,theoilcouldbackupandfoulthe airintakes,causingenginedamage.

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Figure62

1.Notetheclearanceleftinthelleropening.

Figure61

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DrainingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every100hours

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

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

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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4.Starttheengine,runitatidlefor5minutes, shutofftheengine,waitfor3minutes,andthen checktheengine-oillevel.Ifneeded,addoilup totheFULLmarkonthedipstick.

Important:Besuretokeeptheengine-oil

levelbetweentheupperandlowerlimitson theoilgauge.Enginefailuremayoccuras aresult.

ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every200hours

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoDraining

theEngineOil(page47).

2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure64).

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Figure63

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecycling

center.

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Figure64

3.Addoil;refertoChangingtheEngineOil(page

49).

ChangingtheEngineOil

AddingEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every100hours

1.Starttheengineandletitrunfor5minutes.

Note:Thiswarmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

3.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),move themotion-controlleverstotheNEUTRAL-LOCK position,andengagetheparkingbrake.

4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

5.Placeapanbelowtheoildrain.Removethe drainplugandlettheoildraincompletely(Figure

65).

6.Removetheoilllercapfromthetopofthe engine(Figure67).

Note:Thishelpstheoiltodrain.

7.Installthedrainplugandtightenitto35N∙m (25-1/2ft-lb).

1.Tilttheseatforwardandremovethefrontengine panel(Figure66).

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Figure66

1.Knob2.Frontenginepanel

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecycling

center.

1.Backofthemachine

Figure65

2.Drainplug

2.Removetheoil-llcapanddipstick(Figure67).

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Figure67

1.Engine

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2.Oil-llcap

3.Useahoseandfunneltoaddoiltotheengine (Figure68).

4.Addoilslowly,checkingthelevelfrequentlywith thedipstickuntilthelevelreachestheupper holeonthedipstick.Forthecorrectoiltype andviscositytouseindifferenttemperature conditions,refertoServicingtheEngineOil

(page46).

FuelSystem Maintenance

WARNING

Fuel-systemcomponentsareunderhigh pressure.Theuseofimpropercomponents canresultinsystemfailure,fuelleakage,and possibleexplosion.

Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuellters.

ServicingtheFuelFilter

Figure68

1.Engineoil2.Funnelandhose

Important:Addtheoilveryslowlyand

donotblocktheopeningofthellerhole (Figure69).Ifyouaddoiltoofastorblock thehole,theoilcouldbackupandfoulthe airintakes,causingenginedamage.

Figure69

1.Notetheclearanceleftinthelleropening.

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andWaterSeperator

ServiceInterval:Every40hours—Drainthewater

separator.

Every400hours/Y early(whichevercomes rst)—Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindirty ordustyconditions).

DrainingtheWaterSeparator

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Locatethewaterseparatoratthebackleftof themachine.

4.Placeadrainpanbelowthewaterseparator.

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5.Openthedrainvalveonthewaterseparator approximately1turntoallowwaterandother contaminatestodrain(Figure70).

5.Replacethedipstickandinstallthefrontengine panel.

6.Starttheengineandrunitatidlefor5minutes.

7.Shutofftheengine.

8.Wait3minutesandchecktheoillevel.

9.Addoil,ifrequired,tobringtheleveltotheupper holeonthedipstick.

10.Replacethedipstick,llercap,andthefront enginepanel.

11.Checkforleaks.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcase

withoilbecausethismaycauseengine damage.

6.Closethedrainvalvewhenonlydieselfuel comesout(Figure70).

Figure70

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1.Drainvalve

2.Waterseparator

3.Backofmachine

ChangingtheFuelFilter

Neverinstalladirtyfuellterifitisremovedfromthe fuelline.

1.Allowthemachinetocooldown.

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

3.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

4.Closethefuelshut-offvalve(Figure71).

5.Loosenthe2hoseclampsanddisconnectthe fuellinesfromthefuellter(Figure71).

6.Installanewlter.Connectthefuellinestothe fuellterandinstallthe2hoseclamps(Figure

71).

Figure71

1.Fuellter4.Leftsideofmachine

2.Hoseclamp

3.Fuelpump

5.Fuel-shutoffvalve

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.Ensurethatan AuthorizedServiceDealerdrainsthefueltankand servicesanycomponentsofthefuelsystem.

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7.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.

8.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

ElectricalSystemSafety

•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthe

machine.Disconnectthenegativeterminalrst andthepositivelast.Connectthepositiveterminal rstandthenegativelast.

•Chargethebatteryinanopen,well-ventilated

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

ServicingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

3.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatup.

4.RemovethebatteryasshowninFigure72.

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponents,causing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, donotallowthebatteryterminalstotouch anymetalpartsofthemachine.

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

WARNING

Incorrectlyremovingthecablesfrombattery coulddamagethemachineandcables, causingsparks.Sparkscancausethebattery gassestoexplode,resultinginpersonal injury.

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

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Figure72

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

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

InstallingtheBattery

Note:Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal

postsoppositefromthehydraulictank.

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Figure74

Figure73

ChargingtheBattery

Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged

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

1.Makesurethatthellercapsareinstalledin battery.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat 25to30Aor30minutesat10A.

1.Positivebatterypost

2.Negativebatterypost

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Black(-)chargerlead

ServicingtheFuses

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

1.Unlatchtheenginehoodandraisetheengine

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hoodtogainaccesstofuseholder(Figure75).

2.T oreplacethefuses,pulloutonthefuseto removeit.

3.Installanewfuse(Figure75).

2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure74).

3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnect thebatterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery

(page53).

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

Figure75

1.Ignition—30A(F1)3.Clutch—10A(F3)

2.Radiatorfan—50A(large, heavydutyfuse)

4.Leftfueltank

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DriveSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Themachinehasaknobforadjustingthetracking locatedundertheseat.

Important:Adjustthehandleneutraland

hydraulicpumpneutralbeforeadjustingthe tracking;refertoAdjustingtheControlHandle

NeutralPosition(page64)andSettingthe HydraulicPumpNeutralPosition(page68).

1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesame distance.

2.Checkifthemachinepullsto1side.Ifitdoes, shutoffthemachineandengagetheparking brake.

3.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatforwardto accessthetrackingknob.

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

4.T omakethemachinegoright,turntheknob towardtherightofthemachine;refertoFigure

76.

5.T omakethemachinegoleft,turntheknob towardtheleftofthemachine;refertoFigure76.

6.Repeatadjustmentuntilthetrackingiscorrect.

Figure76

1.Trackingknob4.Turnthiswaytotrackright.

2.Hydraulictank

3.Hydraulicpumps

5.Turnthiswaytotrackleft.

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every50hours/Monthly(whichever

comesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat90kPa (13psi).Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

Note:Thefronttiresaresemi-pneumatictiresanddo

notrequireairpressuremaintenance.

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Figure77

CheckingtheWheel-Hub SlottedNut

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Checkthe

wheel-hubslottednut.

Every500hours—Checkthewheel-hubslotted nut.

Torquetheslottlednutto286to352N∙m(211to260 ft-lb).

Note:Donotuseanti-seizecompoundonthewheel

hub.

AdjustingtheCaster-Pivot Bearing

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichever

comesrst)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethedustcapfromcasterandtighten thelocknut(Figure78).

4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersare at,andthenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlyset thepreloadonthebearings(Figure78).

Important:Makesurethatthespring

washersareinstalledcorrectlyasshownin

Figure78.

5.Installthedustcap(Figure78).

Figure78

1.Springwashers

2.Locknut

3.Dustcap

ServicingtheGearbox

CheckingtheGearbox-OilLevel

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

UseSAE75W-90syntheticgearlube.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Removethesideorrearplugonthegearbox (Figure79).

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4.Theoilshouldbeuptotheopeningofthe gearbox.

5.Addoilifneededtobringittothecorrectlevel.

Figure79

AdjustingtheElectric Clutch

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagement andproperbraking.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Unlatchtheseatandtipitforward.

4.Loosenthefrontenginepanelknobsand removethepanel.

5.Pulluponthespring-loadedidlerpulleyforthe PTO-drivebeltandremovethebeltfromthe clutchpulley(Figure80).

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1.Gearbox

2.Sideplug

3.Pulley

4.Rearplug

ChangingtheGearboxOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Yearly

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealertochangethe gearboxoil.

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Figure80

1.Spring-loadedidlerpulley3.PTO-drivebelt

2.Clutch4.Gearbox

6.Unplugtheelectricconnectionfortheclutch (Figure81).

7.Removethe2boltsholdingtherubberclutch straptothemowerframe(Figure81).

8.Removethecenterboltholdingtheclutchto theengineshaftandremovetheclutchandkey (Figure81).

Figure81

1.Clutch4.Clutchcenterbolt

2.2boltsandnutsforclutch strap

3.Rubberclutchstrap

5.Electricalconnection

9.Inserta0.381to0.533mm(0.015to0.021inch)

feelergaugethroughaninspectionslotinthe sideoftheassembly(Figure82).

16.Installtherubberclutchstraptothemower framewiththe2previouslyremovedboltsand nuts(Figure81).

17.Pulluponthespring-loadedidlerforthe PTO-drivebeltandinstallitontotheclutch pulley(Figure80).

18.Plugintheelectricconnectionfortheclutch (Figure81).

19.Installthefrontenginepanelandtightenthe knobs.

20.Lowerdowntheseat.

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Note:Makesurethatitisbetweenthearmature

andtherotorfrictionsurfaces.

10.Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisslightbinding onthefeelergaugebutitcanbemovedeasily withintheairgap(Figure82).

11.Repeatthisfortheremainingslots.

12.Checkeachslotagainandmakeslight adjustmentsuntilthefeelergaugebetween therotorandarmaturehasveryslightcontact betweenthem.

Figure82

1.Slot

2.Adjustingnut

3.Feelergauge

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13.Installtheclutchtotheengineshaftwiththekey.

14.Applythread-lockingadhesivetothecenterbolt.

15.Whileholdingthecrankshaftatthebackofthe machine,installthecenterboltandtorqueitto 68N∙m(50ft-lb)(Figure81).

CoolingSystem

Note:Donotopentheradiatorcap.Doingthismay

induceairintothecoolingsystem.

Maintenance

ServicingtheCooling System

DANGER

Dischargeofhotpressurizedcoolantor touchinghotradiatorandsurroundingparts cancausesevereburns.

•Donotremovetheradiatorcapwhenthe engineishot.Alwaysallowtheengineto coolatleast15minutesoruntiltheradiator capiscoolenoughtotouchwithout burningyourhandbeforeremovingthe radiatorcap.

•Donottouchtheradiatorandsurrounding partsthatarehot.

1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoff theengine,andengagetheparkingbrake.

2.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatup.

3.Withtheenginecool,checktheoverowbottle level.Theuidneedstobeuptothebumpon theoutsideoftheoverowbottle(Figure83).

4.Ifthecoolantlevelislow,adda50/50mixof extendedlifeantifreeze/Dex-Cool®andwaterto theoverowbottle(Figure83).

5.Addthe50/50coolantmixtotheoverowbottle andllittotheindicatorlineonthebottle(Figure

83).

DANGER

Therotatingshaftandfancancausepersonal injury.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutthe coversinplace.

•Keepyourngers,hands,andclothing clearofrotatingfananddriveshaft.

•Shutofftheengineandremovetheignition keybeforeperformingmaintenance.

CAUTION

Swallowingenginecoolantcancause poisoning.

•Donotswallowenginecoolant.

•Keepoutofreachfromchildrenandpets.

CheckingtheRadiatorCoolant

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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Figure83

1.Antifreezeoverowbottle2.Indicatorlineonsideof overowbottle

Aftertherst8hours

Every100hours

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

CoolingSystemCapacity:4.6L(156oz)

CleaningtheHydraulic-Fluid CoolerandRadiatorScreen

BrakeMaintenance

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Beforeeachuse,checkandcleantheradiatorscreen andoilcooler.Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirtor otherdebrisfromtheoilcoolerandradiatorscreen withcompressedair(Figure84).

AdjustingtheParking Brake

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Every200hours

1.Engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Measurethelengthofthespring(Figure85).

Note:Themeasurementshouldbe64mm

(2-1/2inches)betweenthewashers.

3.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,disengagethe

parkingbrake,loosenthejamnutbelowthe springandadjustthenutdirectlybelowthe spring(Figure85).

4.Turnthenutuntilthecorrectmeasurementis

obtained.

Note:Turnthenutclockwisetoshortenspring

lengthandturncounter-clockwisetolengthen thespring.

5.Tightenthe2nutstogether.

Figure84

1.Hydraulic-uidcooler

2.Leftreartire

3.Radiatorscreen

ChangingtheEngineCoolant

ServiceInterval:Yearly

ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforchanging thecoolant.

6.Engagetheparkingbrakeandcheckthe

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measurementofthespringagain.

7.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary ,repeatthe

proceduresabove.

8.Repeatontheoppositesideofmachine.

Figure85

1.Brakeleverinengaged

position

2.Spring—64mm(2-1/2

inches)

3.Adjustingnutandjamnut

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BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Checkthebeltsforsquealingwhenthebeltisrotating, bladesslippingwhencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges, burnmarksandcracksaresignsofawornmower belt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyoftheseconditions areevident.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

SideDischargeMachines

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslipping whencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replace themowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page41).

4.Removethesheet-metalguard;referto

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page41).

5.Removethebeltcovers(Figure86).

7.Removethebeltguideonthespring-loaded idlerpulleyshowninFigure87.

8.Removetheexistingbelt.

9.Installthenewbeltaroundthemowerpulleys andthegearboxpulleyundertheengine(Figure

87).

Figure87

1.Mowerbelt

2.Mowerspindlepulley6.Idlerspring

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley7.Idlerplate(for72-inch

4.Beltguideata45degree

angle

10.Installthebeltguideonthespring-loadedidler ata45degreeangleasshowninFigure87. Torquetheboltto37to45N∙m(27to33ft-lb).

5.Gearboxpulley

mowersonly)

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Figure86

1.Beltcover3.Insertslotintothetab

2.Latch

6.Removetheidlerspring.

11.Installtheidlerspringtothe2posts(Figure87).

12.Installthebeltcoversbyslidingthecoverinto thetab,installthebolts,andclosethelatches (Figure88).

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Figure88

1.Beltcover3.Insertslotintothetab

2.Latch

13.Installthesheet-metalguard.

14.Tightenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

RearDischargeMachines

Important:Thefastenersonthecoversofthis

machinearedesignedtoremainonthecover afterremoval.Loosenallofthefastenerson eachcoverafewturnssothatthecoverisloose butstillattached,thengobackandloosenthem untilthecovercomesfree.Thispreventsyou fromaccidentallystrippingtheboltsfreeofthe retainers.

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslipping whencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replace

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themowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosenthebottomboltholdingthemower-deck curtaintothemowerdeck;refertoReleasing

theMower-DeckCurtain(page41).

4.Removethesheetmetalguard;referto

RemovingtheSheet-MetalGuard(page41)

5.Removethebeltcoversandtheboltsattached tothem.

6.Loosenthexedidlerarmandadjustittorelieve belttension(Figure89).

7.Removetheoldbelt.

8.Installthenewbeltonthepulleys.

9.Insertaratchetwithashortextensionora breakerbarintothesquareholeinthexedidler arm(Figure89).

10.Adjustthemowerdecktothe76mm(3inch) height-of-cutposition.

11.Toincreasethebelttension,rotatetheratchetor breakerbarcounterclockwisetomovethexed idlerarmuntilthereis16.5cm(6-1/2inches) betweenthespringhooks(Figure89).

Figure89

1.Ratchetwithshort extensionorbreaker bar

2.16.5cm(6-1/2inches) betweenthespringhooks

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

4.FixedIdlerpulley

12.Whileholdingthebeltintension,tightenthe2 boltsthatsecurethexedidlerarm.

16.Tightentheboltforthemower-deckcurtain;refer toReleasingtheMower-DeckCurtain(page41).

17.Checkthetensiononthedrivebelts.

ReplacingthePTO-Drive Belt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthe

PTO-drivebelt.

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

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2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Loosenthefrontenginepanelknobsand removethepanel(Figure91).

13.Removetheratchetorbreakerbarfromthe squareholeinthexedidlerarm.

14.Installthebeltcoverswiththetabsintheslots. Installthescrewsandclosethelatches(Figure

90).

Figure90

1.Beltcover3.Bolt

2.Latch4.Installtabintotheslot

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Figure91

1.Knob2.Frontenginepanel

4.Removethespringfromtheidlerarm(Figure

92).

5.Removetheclutchstopbracket.

6.RemovetheoldPTO-drivebelt.

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7.InstallthePTO-drivebeltaroundtheclutch pulleyandthegearboxpulley(Figure92).

8.Intalltherubberclutchstop.

9.Installthespringtotheidlerarm(Figure92).

15.Installthesheet-metalguard;refertoRemoving

theSheet-MetalGuard(page41).

Figure92

1.Gearbox4.Clutch

2.Spring

3.Spring-loadedidlerpulley6.PTO-drivebelt

5.Rubberclutchstop

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Figure93

1.Clutch3.Spring

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2.Pumpdrivebelt

4.Spring-loadedidlerpulley

ReplacingandTensioning theAlternatorBelt

ReplacingthePumpDrive Belt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthepump

drivebelt.

Note:RemovethePTO-drivebeltrstifthepump

drivebeltneedstobereplaced.

1.Tilttheseatforwardandremovethefrontengine panel.

2.RemovethePTO-drivebelt.

3.Removethespringfromtheidlerarm(Figure

93).

4.Installthenewbeltaroundtheengineand hydraulicpumppulley(Figure93).

5.InstallthePTO-drivebelt.

6.Installthespringtotheidlerarm(Figure93).

ReplacingtheAlternatorBelt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Checkthe

alternatorbelt.

Ifthealternatorbeltneedstobereplace,takeyour machinetoanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

TensioningtheAlternatorBelt

1.Placeahandlebetweenthealternatorand cylinderblock.

2.Adjustthealternatortotheoutsideuntilthere is7to9mm(1/4to11/32inch)deectionin thebeltbetweentheengineandthealternator pulleyswith10kgf(22.1lbofforce)(Figure94).

3.Tightenthealternatorbolts.

4.Checkthedeectioninthebeltagainandadjust thebeltifneeded.

5.Ifthedeectioniscorrect,tightenthebottom andupperbolt(Figure94).

Figure94

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.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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3.Unlatchtheseatandtilttheseatforward.

4.Beginwitheithertheleftorrightmotion-control lever.

5.Movethelevertotheneutralpositionbutnot locked(Figure95).

6.Pulltheleverbackuntiltheclevispin(onarm belowpivotshaft)contactstheendoftheslot (justbeginningtoputpressureonthespring) asshowninFigure95.

7.Checkwherethecontrolleverisrelativetonotch inconsole(Figure95).

Note:Itshouldbecentered,allowingleverto

pivotoutwardtotheNEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

Figure95

1.NEUTRAL-LOCKposition3.NEUTRALposition

2.Controllever

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8.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthenutandjam nutagainsttheyoke(Figure96).

9.Applyslightrearwardpressureonthe motion-controllever,turntheheadofthe adjustmentboltintheappropriatedirectionuntil thecontrolleveriscenteredintheNEUTRAL-LOCK position(Figure96).

HydraulicSystem Maintenance

Note:Keepingrearwardpressureonthelever

keepsthepinattheendoftheslotandallow theadjustmentbolttomovethelevertothe appropriateposition.

10.Tightenthenutandjamnut(Figure96).

11.Repeatfortheoppositesideofthemachine.

Figure96

1.Height-of-cutlever

2.Nutagainstyoke

3.Jamnut

4.Clevispininslot

5.Adjustmentbolt

6.Yoke

7.Spring

HydraulicSystemSafety

•Seekimmediatemedicalattentionifuidisinjected

intoskin.Injecteduidmustbesurgicallyremoved withinafewhoursbyadoctor.

•Ensurethatallhydraulic-uidhosesandlinesare

ingoodconditionandallhydraulicconnections andttingsaretightbeforeapplyingpressureto thehydraulicsystem.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic uid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulicsystem

beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic system.

ServicingtheHydraulic System

Hydraulic-FluidSpecications

Hydraulic-FluidT ype:Toro

hydraulicuidorMobil

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115W-50uid

HYPR-OIL

Important:Usethespecieduid.Otheruids

couldcausesystemdamage.

Hydraulic-SystemFluidCapacity:3.9L(132oz)

CheckingtheHydraulic-Fluid

™

500

Level

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours

Every25hours

Note:Youcancheckthehydraulicuidwhenthe

uidiswarmoritiscold.Thebafeinsidethetank has2levelsdependingiftheuidiswarmorcold.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Cleantheareaaroundthellerneckofthe hydraulictank(Figure97).

4.Removethecapfromthellerneckandlook insidetocheckifthereisuidinthereservoir (Figure97).

5.Ifthereisnouid,adduidtothereservoiruntil itreachesthecoldlevelofthebafe.

6.Runthemachineatlowidlefor15minutesto allowanyairtopurgeoutofthesystemand warmtheuid;refertoStartingandShuttingOff

theEngine(page26).

ReplacingtheHydraulicFilterand Fluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst25hours

Every250hours—Changethehydrauliclter andhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil

1uid.

Note:Checktheuidlevelwhiletheuidis

warm.Theuidshouldbebetweencoldandhot.

7.Ifrequired,adduidtothehydraulictank.

Note:Theuidlevelshouldbetothetopof

thehotlevelofthebafe,whentheuidishot (Figure97).

8.Installcaponllerneck.

Figure97

Every500hours—Changethehydraulic lterandhydraulicuidwhenusingToro HYPR-OIL

™

500hydraulicuid.

Usesummerlterabove0°C(32°F)

Usewinterlterbelow0°C(32°F)

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

Important:Donotsubstituteautomotive

oillterorseverehydraulicsystemdamage mayresult.

3.Placedrainpanunderlter,removetheoldlter andwipethelteradaptergasketsurfaceclean (Figure98).

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

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Figure98

1.Hydrauliclter

4.Removetherighthydrauliclinethatcomesinto theadapter(Figure99).

5.Allowtheuidtodrainoutofthesystemintothe drainpan.

6.Installtherighthydrauliclinetotheadapter (Figure99).

Figure99

1.Righthydraulicline3.Hydraulictank

2.Hydrauliclter

7.Applyathincoattotherubbergasketonthe replacementlter(Figure100).

8.Installthereplacementhydrauliclterontothe lteradapter.

Note:Donottighten.

9.Fillthehydraulictankwithhydraulicuiduntil theuidoverowsthelterandthenturnthe uidlterclockwiseuntiltherubbergasket contactsthelteradapter,thentightenthelter anadditional1/2turn(Figure100).

10.Cleanupanyspilleduid.

11.Adduidtothecoldlevelofthebafeinthe hydraulictank.

12.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes topurgeairfromthesystem.

13.Shutofftheengineandcheckforleaks.

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Figure100

1.Hydrauliclter

2.Gasket

3.Adapter

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BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

Thetractionsystemisself-bleeding;however,itmay benecessarytobleedthesystemifuidischanged orafterworkisperformedonthesystem.

1.Raisetherearofthemachinesothatthewheels areoffthegroundandsupportwithjackstands.

2.Starttheengineandrunatlowidlespeedand engagetheleverandtractionon1sideandspin thewheelbyhand.

3.Whenthewheelbeginstospinonitsown, keepitengageduntilthewheeldrivessmoothly (minimum2minutes).

4.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelandaddas requiredtomaintainproperlevel.

5.Repeatthisprocedureontheoppositewheel.

Note:If1orbothwheelsdonotdrive,referto

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page67).

14.Checktheuidlevelwhiletheuidiswarm.

Note:Theuidshouldbebetweencoldandhot.

15.Ifrequired,adduidtothehydraulictank.

Note:Donotoverll.

CheckingtheHydraulicHoses

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Checkthehydraulichosesforleaks,loosettings, kinkedlines,loosemountingsupports,wear,weather andchemicaldeterioration.Makenecessaryrepairs beforeoperatingthemachine.

Note:Keepareasaroundthehydraulicsystemclean

fromgrassanddebrisbuildup.

WARNING

SettingtheHydraulicPump

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury .

•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskinit mustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistypeof injury.Gangrenemayresultifthisisnot done.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressure hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic leaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe hydraulicsystem.

•Makesurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses andlinesareingoodconditionandall hydraulicconnectionsandttingsare tightbeforeapplyingpressuretohydraulic system.

NeutralPosition

Note:Adjustthehandleneutralrst.Thatneedsto

becorrectbeforethefollowingadjustmentcanbe made.

Thisadjustmentmustbemadewithdrivewheels turning.

DANGER

Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto supportthemachineandcauseaserious injury.

•Useajackstandwhensupportingthe machine.

•Donotusehydraulicjacks.

WARNING

Theenginemustberunningsothatyoucan adjustthemotioncontrol.Anycontactwith movingpartsorhotsurfacesmaycause personalinjury.

Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothingand otherbodypartsawayfromrotatingparts, muferandotherhotsurfaces.

1.Raisetheframeandblockupthemachineso thatthedrivewheelscanrotatefreely.

2.Disconnecttheelectricalconnectorfromtheseat safetyswitch.Temporarilyinstallajumperwire acrossterminalsinthewire-harnessconnector.

3.Unlatchtheseatandslideseatforward.

4.Disconnecttheseatrodandtilttheseatfully forward.

SettingtheRightHydraulicPump NeutralPosition

1.Starttheengine,openthethrottle1/2wayand disengageparkingbrake;refertoStartingand

ShuttingOfftheEngine(page26).

Note:Themotion-controllevermustbein

neutralwhilemakinganyadjustments.

2.Adjustthepumprodlengthbyrotatingtheknob, intheappropriatedirection,untilthewheelisstill orslightlycreepinginreverse(Figure101).

3.Movethemotion-controlleverforwardand reverse,thenbacktoneutral.

Note:Thewheelmuststopturningorslightly

creepinreverse.

4.OpenthethrottletoFAST.

SettingtheLeftHydraulicPump

Note:Makesurethatthewheelremains

stoppedorslightlycreepsinreverse;adjustif necessary.

NeutralPosition

1.Loosenthelocknutsattheballjointsonthe pumpcontrolrod(Figure102).

2.Starttheengine,openthethrottle1/2wayand disengageparkingbrake;refertoStartingand

ShuttingOfftheEngine(page26).

Note:Themotion-controllevermustbein

neutralwhilemakinganyadjustments.

Note:Thefrontnutonthepumprodhas

left-handthreads.

3.Adjustthepumprodlengthbyrotatingdouble nutsonrod,intheappropriatedirection,until wheelisstillorslightlycreepsinreverse(Figure

102).

4.Movethemotion-controlleverforwardand reverse,thenbacktoneutral.Thewheelmust stopturningorslightlycreepinreverse.

5.Openthethrottletofast.Makesurethatthe wheelremainsstoppedorslightlycreepsin reverse,adjustifnecessary.

Figure101

1.Trackingknob4.Turnthiswaytotrackright

2.Hydraulictank

3.Hydraulicpumps

5.Turnthiswaytotrackleft

6.Tightenthelocknutsattheballjoints(Figure

102).

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Figure102

1.Doublenuts4.Locknut

2.Pumprod5.Balljoint

3.Adjustmentbolt6.Pumps

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WARNING

Theelectricalsystemdoesnotperform propersafetyshutoffwiththejumper wireinstalled.

MowerDeck Maintenance

•Removethejumperwirefromthe wireharnessconnectorandplugthe connectorintotheseatswitchwhen youcompletetheadjustment.

•Neveroperatethemachinewiththe jumperinstalledandtheseatswitch bypassed.

7.Afterbothpumpneutralsareset,shutoffthe machine.

8.Removethejumperwirefromthewireharness connectorandplugtheconnectorintotheseat switch.

9.Installtheseatrodandlowertheseatinto position.

10.Removethejackstands.

LevelingtheMowerat3 Positions

Important:Thereareonly3measuringpositions

neededtolevelthemower.

SettingUptheMachine

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Checktirepressureofthetires;ifneeded,adjust to90kPa(13psi).

4.Lowerthemowertothe76mm(3inches) height-of-cutposition.

5.Inspectthe4chains.

Note:Thechainsneedtohavetension.

Note:Adjusttherearchainstothetopofthe

slot,wheretheyareattachedtothemower.

•Ifarearchainisloose,lower(loosen)the

front-supportarmonthesameside;refer toAdjustingtheFront-to-RearMowerPitch

(page71).

•Ifafrontchainisloose,raise(tighten)the

front-supportarmforthatchain;referto

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearMowerPitch (page71).

LevelingtheMowerSide-to-Side

1.Positiontherightbladeside-to-side(Figure

103).

Figure103

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.MeasuretherightbladeattheBlocation,froma

levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip (Figure103).

3.Recordthismeasurement.Thismeasurement

needstobe80to83mm(3-1/8to3-1/4inches).

4.Positiontheleftbladeside-to-side(Figure103).

5.MeasuretheleftbladeattheClocation(Figure

103),fromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof

thebladetip.

2.MeasureatBandC

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Figure104

1.Rearchain5.Adjustmentbolt

2.Rear-supportarm6.Frontswivel

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3.Bolt7.Front-supportarm

4.Jamnut

8.Loosenthejamnutundertherear-support armandadjusttheadjustmentbolttogeta measurementof80to83mm(3-1/8to3-1/4 inches);refertoFigure104.

Note:Itisrecommendedthatbothsidesofthe

mowerareadjustedthesamedistance.

9.Tightenthejamnutundertherear-supportarm andtightentheboltsecuringthechaintothe rear-supportarm.

10.Adjusttheoppositesideifneeded.

6.Recordthismeasurement.Thismeasurement needstobe80to83mm(3-1/8to3-1/4inches).

7.IfthemeasurementsatpositionsBorCarenot correct,loosentheboltattachingtherearchain totherear-supportarm(Figure104).

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearMower Pitch

1.Positiontherightbladefront-to-rear(Figure

105).

Figure105

AdjustingtheCompressionSpring

1.Raisethemowerliftlevertothetransport position.

2.Checkthedistancebetweenthe2large washers,itneedstobe28.2cm(1 1-1/8inches) for52inchmowerdecks,26.7cm(10-1/2 inches)for60inchmowerdecks,or29.2cm (11-1/2inches)for72inchmowerdecks(Figure

106).

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1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

2.MeasureatAandB

2.MeasuretherightbladeattheAlocation,froma

levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip (Figure105).

3.Recordthismeasurement.

4.MeasuretherightbladeattheBlocation,froma

levelsurfacetothecuttingedgeofthebladetip (Figure105).

5.Recordthismeasurement.

6.Themowerbladeshouldbe6to10mm(1/4to

3/8inch)loweratpositionAthanatpositionB (Figure105).Ifitisnotcorrect,proceedtothe followingsteps.

Note:Bothofthefrontswivelsneedtobe

adjustedthesameamounttomaintainequal chaintension.

7.Loosenthefrontswiveljamnuts,atthefrontof

therightandleftswivels,approximately13mm (1/2inch)(Figure104).

8.Adjusttheliftnutsonboththeleftandtheright

sideofthemachinetoachieve6to10mm(1/4 to3/8inch)lowerinfrontatAthanintherear atB(Figure104).

9.Tightenbothswiveljamnutsagainstthefront

swiveltolocktheheight.

10.Checktomakesurethatthereisequaltension onthechainsandadjustagainifneeded.

Figure106

1.28.2cm(1 1-1/8inches) betweenthelargewashers for52inchmowerdecks

2.Frontnut7.Front-supportarm

3.Spring-jamnut

4.Frontswivel

5.Swiveljamnut10.29.2cm(1 1-1/2inches)

6.Liftnut

8.Largewasher

9.26.7cm(10-1/2inches) betweenthelargewashers for60inchmowerdecks

betweenthelargewashers for72inchmowerdecks

3.Adjustthisdistance,bylooseningthespring-jam nutandturningthenutinfrontofeachspring (Figure106).

Note:Turningthenutclockwiseshortensthe

spring;counter-clockwiselengthensthespring.

4.Lockthenutintopositionbytighteningthe spring-jamnut(Figure106).

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ServicingtheCutting Blades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.T earingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,and foranywearordamage.Filedownanynicksand sharpenthebladesasnecessary .Ifabladeis damagedorworn,replaceitimmediatelywitha genuineTororeplacementblade.Forconvenient sharpeningandreplacement,youmaywanttokeep extrabladesonhand.

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Figure107

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea4.Crack

CheckingforBentBlades

BladeSafety

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapieceof thebladecouldbethrowntowardyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.Tryingto repairadamagedblademayresultindiscontinued safetycerticationoftheproduct.

•Inspectthebladesperiodicallyforwearordamage.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,andusecautionwhen servicingtheblades.Onlyreplaceorsharpenthe blades;neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotating1

bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward.

4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecutting edge,positionA,oftheblades(Figure108).

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure107).

2.Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblade;refertoSharpeningthe

Blades(page74).

3.Inspecttheblades,especiallyinthecurvedarea.

4.Ifyounoticeanycracks,wear,oraslotforming inthisarea,immediatelyinstallanewblade (Figure107).

Figure108

1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface

5.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge

ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep4 above.

2.PositionA

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Note:Thedifferencebetweenthedimensions

obtainedinsteps4and6mustnotexceed3 mm(1/8inch).

Note:Ifthisdimensionexceeds3mm(1/8

inch),thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcould breakapartandcouldseriouslyinjureor killyouorbystanders.

•Alwaysreplaceabentordamaged bladewithanewblade.

•Donotleorcreatesharpnotchesin theedgesorsurfacesoftheblade.

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatboth endsoftheblade(Figure110).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

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Figure110

RemovingtheBlades

Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.To ensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety conformanceofthemachine,usegenuineT oro replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadeby othermanufacturersmayresultinnonconformance withsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragora thickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,and thebladefromthespindleshaft(Figure109).

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingiton abladebalancer(Figure11 1).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,

thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure

110).

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Figure111

1.Blade2.Balancer

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeis balanced.

Figure109

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

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InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure

112).

ReplacingtheGrass Deector

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinside ofthemowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthespringdiskandbladebolt(Figure

112).

Note:Thespring-diskconemustbeinstalled

towardthebolthead(Figure112).

3.T orquethebladeboltto1 15to150N∙m(85to 110ft-lb).

SideDischargeMachinesOnly

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow themachinetothrowobjectstowardyouor bystanders,resultinginseriousinjury.Also, contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

•Neveroperatethemachineunlessyou installacoverplate,amulchplate,ora grasschuteandcatcher.

•Makesurethatthegrassdeectorisinthe downposition.

1.Removethelocknut,bolt,springandspacer holdingthedeectortothepivotbrackets (Figure113).

2.Removethedamagedorworngrassdeector.

3.Placethespacerandspringontothegrass deector.PlacetheLendofthespringbehind thedeckedge.

Figure112

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Springdisk

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

Note:MakesurethattheLendofthespringis

installedbehindthedeckedgebeforeinstalling theboltasshowninFigure113

4.Installtheboltandnut.

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5.PlacetheJ-hookendofthespringaroundthe grassdeector(Figure1 13).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbeable

tolowerintoposition.Liftthedeectorupto testthatitlowersintothefull-downposition.

Figure113

1.Bolt

2.Spacer6.Grassdeector

3.Locknut

4.Spring8.J-hookendofspring

5.Springinstalled

7.L-endofspring,place

behinddeckedgebefore installingbolt

Cleaning

CleaningundertheMower Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe

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operatingposition.

3.RaisethemowerdecktotheTRANSPORT position.

DisposingofWaste

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

Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutofftheengine,removethekey ,waitforall

movingpartstostop,andallowthemachineto coolbeforestoringit.

•Donotstorethemachineorfuelnearamesor

drainthefuelindoors.

•Removethekeyandstoreitinasafeplaceout

ofthereachofchildren.

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO), engagetheparkingbrake,turntheignitionkey totheOFFposition,andremovethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especially theengineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtand chafffromtheoutsideoftheenginecylinder headnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

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

3.Checkthebrake;refertoBrakeMaintenance

(page59).

A.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

B.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank;refertoServicingthe

FuelT ank(page51).

Note:Starttheengineandrunituntilit

shutsoff.

C.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasper

localcodes.

Important:Donotstore

stabilizer/conditionedfuellonger thanthedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

6.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatisdamaged.

7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageor storagearea.Removethekeyfromtheignition switchandkeepitoutofreachofchildrenor otherunauthorizedusers.Coverthemachineto protectitandkeepitclean.

Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

Cleaner(page45).

Greasethemachine;refertoLubrication(page

41).

4.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoChangingthe

EngineOil(page49).

Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressure(page54).

Changethehydrauliclter;refertoReplacing

theHydraulicFilterandFluid(page66).

Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery

(page53).

Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirt fromtheundersideofthemower,thenwashthe mowerwithagardenhose.

Note:Runthemachinewiththeblade-control

switch(PTO)engagedandtheengineathigh idlefor2to5minutesafterwashing.

5.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

InspectingtheBlades(page73).

Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows:

Troubleshooting

Problem

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theblade-controlswitch(PTO)is engaged.

2.Theparkingbrakeisnotengaged.2.Engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Thedriveleversarenotinthe

NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Theoperatorisnotseated.

5.Thebatteryisdead.

6.Theelectricalconnectionsare corrodedorloose.

7.Thefuseisblown.7.Replacethefuse.

8.Therelayorswitchisbroken.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

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

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleisnotinthecorrect position.

5.Thereisdirtinfuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

7.Theaircleanerisdirty.

8.Theseatswitchisnotfunctioning properly.

9.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,looseorfaulty.

10.Therelayorswitchisbroken.

1.Movetheblade-controlswitch(PTO) todisengaged.

3.Ensurethatthedriveleversareinthe NEUTRAL-LOCKposition.

4.Sitontheseat.

5.Chargethebattery.

6.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Besurethatthethrottlecontrolis midwaybetweentheSLOWandFAST positions.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

8.Checktheseatswitchindicator. Replacetheseatifneeded.

9.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleantheconnector terminalsthoroughlywithelectrical contactcleaner,applydielectric grease,andconnect.

10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer .

Theenginelosespower.

Theengineoverheats.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.

1.Thebypassvalvesarenotclosed tight.

2.Thepumpbeltisworn,looseorbroken.

3.Thepumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

Thehydraulic-uidlevelislowortoo hot.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

1.Tightenthebypassvalves.

2.Changethebelt.

Addhydraulicuidtoreservoirsorletit cooldown.

Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thereisabnormalvibration.

Mowingisresultinginunevencutting height.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Theenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade pulleyisloose.

5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

6.Thebladespindleisbent.

7.Themotormountislooseorworn.

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

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

3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.

4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty .4.Cleantheundersideofthemower .

5.Thetirepressureisnotcorrect.5.Adjustthetirepressure.

6.Thebladespindlebent.

1.Themowerdeckbeltisworn,loose orbroken.

2.Themowerdeckbeltisoffpulley.

3.Thepumpdrivebeltisworn,looseor broken.

4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Installanewdeckbelt.

2.Installthemowerdeckpulleyand checktheidlerpulley,idlerarm,and springforcorrectpositionandfunction.

3.Checkthebelttensionorinstallanew belt.

Schematics

WireDiagram(Rev .A)

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