Toro 74310 Operator's Manual

FormNo.3389-840RevB

ZMaster

8000SeriesRiding

Mower

with42inor48inDirect-CollectCuttingUnit

ModelNo.74310—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.74311—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.74312—SerialNo.315000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3389-840*B

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,orfederal regulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbeusedonthe engineofthismachine,asparkarresterisavailableas anoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,contactyour AuthorizedToroServiceDealer.

GenuineT orosparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDA ForestryService.

Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered landwithoutasparkarrestermufermaintainedin workingorder,ortheengineconstricted,equipped,and maintainedforthepreventionofre.Otherstatesor federalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Introduction

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

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .T oro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.

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Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specications........................................................15

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

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

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel.................................17

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

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................17

OperatingtheParkingBrake....................................18

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

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

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve...................................19

OperatingthePTO-EngagementLever.....................19

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

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

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

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

RaisingtheMowerDeckintoServicePosition.............22

LoweringtheMowerDecktotheOperating

Position.............................................................23

AdjustingtheFillReductionSystem(FRS)

Bafes...............................................................23

AdjustingtheHeightofCut.....................................24

EmptyingtheHopper.............................................24

ClearingtheHopperScreen.....................................24

UsingtheDrive-Wheel-ReleaseValves.......................25

TransportingtheMachine........................................25

LoadingtheMachine..............................................26

OperatingTips......................................................27

Maintenance.................................................................28

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................28

Lubrication...............................................................29

LubricatingtheMachine..........................................29

EngineMaintenance..................................................32

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................32

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................33

ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................35

CheckingtheSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................35

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................36

ServicingtheElectronicFuelInjection

System..............................................................36

ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................36

ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................36

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................37

ServicingtheBattery...............................................37

ServicingtheFuses.................................................38

AdjustingtheSafetySwitches...................................38

JumpStartingtheMachine.......................................38

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................40

AdjustingtheTracking............................................40

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................40

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts..................................40

CheckingtheWheelHubNuts.................................40

AdjustingtheCasterPivotBearings...........................40

CoolingSystemMaintenance......................................41

CleaningtheEngineScreenandEngine-Oil

Cooler...............................................................41

ServicingtheEngine-OilCooler...............................41

CleaningtheEngineCoolingFinsand

Shrouds.............................................................41

CheckandCleantheHydraulicPumps.......................42

BrakeMaintenance....................................................42

AdjustingtheParkingBrake.....................................42

BeltMaintenance......................................................44

InspectingtheBelts................................................44

ReplacingthePTOBelts.........................................44

ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt.................................44

AdjustingtheBeltGuides........................................45

ControlsSystemMaintenance.....................................45

AdjustingtheReverse-StopRod...............................45

AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLeverTension...............46

AdjustingtheSpeed-ControlLinkage........................46

AligningthePTO-DrivePulley.................................47

AligningthePump-DrivePulley...............................47

AdjustingthePTOBrakeSpring...............................48

AdjustingtheHopperDoor.....................................48

AdjustingtheLocking-PinStopontheMower

Deck.................................................................48

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................49

ServicingtheHydraulicSystem.................................49

MowerDeckMaintenance...........................................50

LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................50

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................51

RemovingtheMowerDeck.....................................53

InstallingtheMowerDeck.......................................54

AdjustingtheLocking-PinStopontheMower

Deck.................................................................55

Cleaning...................................................................55

CleaningundertheMower.......................................55

CleaningDebrisfromtheMachine............................55

DisposingofWaste.................................................55

Storage........................................................................56

CleaningandStorage..............................................56

Troubleshooting...........................................................57

Schematics...................................................................59

Safety

ThismachinecompliestotheANSIB71.4–2012specication oftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitutewiththe additionoftheoptionalROPSaccessory.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthemachinecanresult ininjury.T oreducethepotentialforinjury,complywith thesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspayattentiontothe safety-alertsymbol,whichmeans

Danger

withtheinstructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryor death.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Thisproductisdesignedforcuttingandrecyclinggrassor, whenequippedwithagrassbagger,forcatchingcutgrass. Anyuseforpurposesotherthanthesecouldprovedangerous totheuserandbystanders.

—personalsafetyinstruction.Failuretocomply

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSI B71.4-2012.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.If

theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadorunderstand theinformationitistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain thismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,

operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The

ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice

theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof theoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor

accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtopeopleordamageto property.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand

attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved bythemanufacturer.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety

glasses,andhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing, orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.

Caution, W ar ning ,

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand

removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toys,andwirewhichcan bethrownbythemachine.

•Checkthatoperator-presencecontrols,safetyswitches,

andshieldsareattachedandfunctioningproperly.Donot operateunlesstheyarefunctioningproperly.

Operation

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedarea.

•Onlyoperateingoodlight,keepingawayfromholesand

hiddenhazards.

•BesurethatalldrivesareinNEUTRALandtheparking

brakeisengagedbeforestartingtheengine.Onlystartthe enginefromtheoperator'sposition.

•Slowdownanduseextracareonhillsides.Besureto

travelsidetosideonhillsides.Turfconditionscanaffect thestabilityofthemachine.Usecautionwhileoperating neardrop-offs.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsandwhen

changingdirectionsonslopes.

•Neverraisedeckwiththebladesrunning.

•NeveroperatewiththePTOshieldorotherguardsnot

securelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksareattached, adjustedproperly ,andfunctioningproperly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed

theengine.

•Stoponlevelground,disengagedrives,engagethe

parkingbrake(ifprovided),andshutofftheenginebefore leavingtheoperator'spositionforanyreason,including emptyingthehopperoruncloggingthechute.

•Stopequipmentandinspectbladesafterstrikingobjects

orifanabnormalvibrationoccurs.Makenecessary repairsbeforeresumingoperations.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthecuttingunit.

•Lookbehindanddownbeforebackinguptobesureof

aclearpath.

•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachine.

•Keeppetsandbystandersaway .

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturnsand

crossingroadsandsidewalks.Stopbladesifnotmowing.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.

•Donotoperatethemowerundertheinuenceofalcohol

ordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineinto

orfromatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,trees,

orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SafeHandlingofFuels

•Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely ammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Neverremovefuelcaporaddfuelwiththeengine

running.

•Allowenginetocoolbeforeaddingfuel.

•Neveraddfueltothemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwherethereis

anopename,spark,orpilotlightsuchasonawater heateroronotherappliances.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Usecarewhencheckingtheblades.Wraptheblade(s)or

weargloves,andusecautionwhenservicingthem.Only replaceblades.Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.

Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine running.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandallhardware

tightened.Replaceallwornordamageddecals.

•Tobestprotectyourinvestmentandmaintainoptimal

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

Hauling

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa

trailerortruck.

•Removeequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandaddfuel

tothemachineitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible, thenrefuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer, ratherthanfromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

•Donotuseanozzlelockopendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllfueltank.Replacefuelcapandtighten

securely.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,settheparkingbrake,shutoffthe

engine,andremovethekeyordisconnectthespark-plug wire.Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting, cleaningorrepairingthemachine.

•Cleangrassanddebrisfromthecuttingunit,thedrives,

themufers,andtheenginetohelppreventres.Clean upoilorfuelspills.

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear

ame.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineintotraileror

truck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,cable,

orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsshouldbedirected downandoutwardfromthemachine.

•Shutoffthefuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot

storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Settheparkingbrake.

Neverallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhenrequired.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswithstored

energy.

•Disconnectthebatteryorthespark-plugwirebefore

makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal rstandthepositivelast.Connectthepositiverstand negativelast.

SlopeIndicator

G011841

Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93–6696

1.Storedenergyhazard—readtheOperator'sManual.

93-7818

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

112-8760

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

98-1977

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts.

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.

115-4212

1.Hydraulic-uidlevel

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

3.Warning—donottouchthe hotsurface.

NVXXXXXX

4 5 6 7

116-8813

1.Hopperupindicator5.Parkingbrake

2.Battery6.Neutral

3.Hourmeter

4.PTO

7.Operator-presenceswitch

116-8936

1.Danger—donotoperatewithdeckintilt-upposition.

116-8941

116-8934

1.Warning—disengage bladeclutch,shutoff theengine,andremove thekeybeforemaking adjustments,servicing,or cleaningthedeck.

1.Warningfoldingdeckhazard—lockthepivotjointby pushinginwardandrotatingtowardthefrontofthedeck.

116-8935

2.Heightofcut.

116-8943

1.Rotatingbladeshazard-DisengagePTO,movethe speed-controllevertoNEUTRAL,engagetheparkingbrake, shutofftheengine,andremovethekeybeforeleavingthe operator’sposition.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicing orperformingmaintenance.

2.Danger—donotoperatewiththemowerhopperinthe raisedposition.

116-8946

1.Rotatecounterclockwise torelease

2.Rotateclockwisetolock4.Readtheinstructions

3.Unlocktopushthe machine

beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

116-9044

1.ReadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperformingany maintenance.

2.Checkengineoilevery8hours.9.Greasethedeckpivotsevery100hours.

3.Greasefrontcasterwheelbearingsevery8hours.10.Checkthegearboxoilevery100hours(useonlyMobil1

4.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelevery40hours(onlyuse recommendedhydrooil).

5.Checkthetirepressureevery40hours.12.Greasetherearcasterpivotevery500hours.

6.GreasethedeckdrivePTOevery40hours.13.Greasetherearcasterwheelevery500hours.

7.Checktheaircleanerevery40hours.14.Greasethebeltidlersevery500hours.

8.Greasethedecklockmechanismevery100hours.

75W-90gearoil).

11.Greasethefrontcasterpivotsevery500hours.

116-9049

1.Rotatingdrivelinehazard—keepalldrivelinesshieldsin place.Securelyattachbothendsofthedriveline.

117–2718

120-0625

1.Pinchpoint,hand—keephandsaway.

126-4207

1.RefertotheOperator’sManualforadjustmentprocedure. WhenthePTOisengaged,theidlerarmpositionmustbe inhatchedareaoranadjustmentisrequired.

MoldedinLHConsole

1.PTO—disengage

2.PTO—engage

3.Parkingbrake—release

4.Parkingbrake—engage

MoldedintoFrontofHopper

1.Warning—ReadtheOperator’sManual.Donotoperatethis machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.

2.Sliding,tippinghazard—Donotusethemachinenear drop-offswithslopesgreaterthan15degrees,usethe machineasafedistanceformdrop-offsonslopeslessthan 15degrees;Donotturnsharplywhiletravelingfast,drive slowlywhenturning.

3.Warning—Donotusedualramps,useonepiecerampswhen transportingmachine;Donotuserampswithinclination greaterthan15degrees.

4.Arollbarisavailable;useitforareaswherethereareslopes, drop-offs,orwater.

5.Warning—Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards inplace.Shutofftheengineandremovethekeybefore adjusting,servicing,orcleaning.

6.Warning—DisengagethePTO,movethespeed-controllever toNEUTRALposition,engagetheparkingbrake,andshutoff theenginebeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition.

7.Thrownobjecthazard—Pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrown bymower.Donotoperatewhenpeopleandpetsareinthe area.Keepthedeectorinplace.

8.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—Donot carrypassengers,andlookforwardanddownwhenoperating themachine,andlookbehindanddownwhenreversing.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection.9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe

7.Weareyeprotection;

8.Batteryacidcancause

10.Containslead;donot

distancefromthebattery.

explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries.

blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

discard

130-2880

1.Enginetemperature7.Retractthepiston

2.Fast8.Extendthepiston

3.Slow

4.Neutral

5.Neutral

6.Reverse

9.Fast

10.Slow

11.Choke—closed/on

12.Choke—open/off

130–2881

1.Enginetemperature7.Retractthepiston

2.Fast8.Extendthepiston

3.Slow

4.Neutral

5.Neutral11.MILtoggleswitch

6.Reverse

9.Fast

10.Slow

ProductOverview

Motion-ControlLevers

Themotion-controlleversareusedtodrivethemachine forward,reverse,andturneitherdirection(Figure4).

Speed-ControlLever

Thespeed-controlleversetsmaximumforwardspeedofthe machine(Figure4).Movingspeed-controlleverrearwardto theNEUTRALpositionplacesthedrivesystemintoneutral.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Thethrottle controlisvariablebetweenFASTandSLOW.

ChokeControl(NotonEFImachines)

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.Movethe choketotheCLOSED/ONpositiontostartacoldengine.

Figure4

1.Speed-controllever

2.Controls5.PTO-engagementlever

3.Fuelcap6.Parking-brakelever

4.Motion-controllevers

Controls

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine(Figure4andFigure5).

Note:DonotrunawarmenginewithchokeintheON position.

BrakeLever

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrivewheels (Figure4).

IgnitionSwitch

Thisswitchisusedtostartthemowerengineandhas3 positions:START,RUN,andOFF.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourstheenginehas operated.Thehourmeterisrecordingwhenthedecimal pointisashinginthehour/voltagedisplay.Usethesetimes forschedulingregularmaintenance(Figure6).

Figure5

1.Ignitionswitch5.Throttle

2.Hopperswitch6.Engine-oiltemperature

3.Messagedisplay

4.Choke(notonEFI machines)

7.Checkenginelight(EFI

lightandbuzzer

machinesonly)

Figure6

1.Safety-interlockindicators

2.Hopperup

3.Hour/voltagedisplay

4.Lowvoltageindicatorlight

Safety-InterlockIndicators

Specications

Therearesymbolsonthehourmeterandtheindicatewitha blacktrianglethattheinterlockcomponentisinthecorrect position(Figure6).

Fuel-ShutoffValve

Closethefuel-shutoffvalve(underthehopper)when transportingorstoringthemower.

PTO-EngagementLever

ThePTO-engagementleverisusedtoengagethebladesand theblower.Pulltheleveruptoengagethebladesandblower. Todisengagethebladesblower,pushthePTO-engagement leverdown.

BatteryIndicatorLight

WhentheignitionkeyisinitiallyturnedtotheRUNposition forafewseconds,thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedinthe areawherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Thebatterylightturnsonwhentheignitionisturnedonand whenthechargeisbelowthecorrectoperatinglevel(Figure

6).

EngineOilTemperatureLightand Buzzer

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange

withoutnotice.

Width:

WithoutMower Deck

WithMowerDeck

42-inchMower Deck

108.2cm(42.6 inches)

109.7cm(43.2 inches)

48-inchMower Deck

108.2cm(42.6 inches)

125.0cm(49.2 inches)

Length:

42-inchMower Deck

WithoutMower Deck

MowerDeck—Up

Mower Deck—Down

170.9cm(67.3 inches)

209.3cm(82.4 inches)

233.2cm(91.8 inches)

48-inchMower Deck

170.9cm(67.3 inches)

207.6cm(81.8 inches)

240.0cm(94.5 inches)

Height:

42-inchMowerDeck48-inchMowerDeck

130.0cm(51.2inches)130.0cm(51.2inches)

Weight:

Theengineoiltemperaturelightmonitorsthetemperatureof theengineoil.Anilluminatedengineoiltemperaturelightand intermittentbuzzingsoundsignalstheengineisoverheating.

ElectronicControlUnitMalfunction IndicatorLight

Theelectroniccontrolunit(ECU)continuouslymonitorsthe operationoftheEFIsystem.

Ifthesystemdetectsaproblemorfault,themalfunction indicatorlight(MIL)illuminates.

TheMILislocatedintherightconsolepanel.

IftheMILilluminates,performtheinitialtroubleshooting checks;refertotheMILsectioninTroubleshooting(page57).

Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,furtherdiagnosis andservicingbyanAuthorizedServiceDealerisnecessary.

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofToroapprovedattachmentsandaccessoriesis availableforusewiththemachinetoenhanceandexpand itscapabilities.ContactyourAuthorizedServiceDealeror Distributororgotowww .Toro.comforalistofallapproved attachmentsandaccessories.

42-inchMowerDeck48-inchMowerDeck

517kg(1,140lb)531kg(1,170lb)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycancauseasparkwhichcanignitethe gasolinevapors.Areorexplosionfromgasoline canburnyouandothersandcandamageproperty.

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan30days

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

•Ethanol:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol(gasohol)

or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutylether)byvolume isacceptable.EthanolandMTBEarenotthesame. Gasolinewith15%ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnot approvedforuse.Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmore than10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15% ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85(contains upto85%ethanol).Usingunapprovedgasolinemay causeperformanceproblemsand/orenginedamage, whichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessyouuseafuelstabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

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

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea, whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•Donotoperatewithouttheentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbed,becauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruck-bedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandfueltheequipment withthewheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenfuelsuchequipment onatruckortrailerfromaportablecontainer, ratherthanfromagasoline-dispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensermustbeused,keepthe nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis complete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillswith soapandwater.

UsingFuelStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep thefuelfreshduringstorageof90daysorless.Ifyouare storingthemachineforlonger,drainthefueltank;seeyour authorizedservicedealer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertothe fuel,andfollowthedirectionsofthemanufacturer.

Note:Fuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffectivewhen mixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethechanceofvarnish depositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

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1.Parkthemachineonlevelground.

2.Shuttheengineoffandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremoveit.Add regularunleadedgasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevel is6to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom ofthellerneck.Thisspaceinthetankallowsthe gasolinetoexpand.Donotllthefueltankcompletely full;referto(Figure4).

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page33).

BreakinginaNewMachine

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

1.Safezone—usethe machinehereonslopes lessthan15degreesor atareas.

2.Dangerzone—useawalk behindmowerand/ora handtrimmeronslopes greaterthan15degrees, neardrop-offsandwater.

CAUTION

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3.Water

ThinkSafetyFirst

Pleasereadallsafetyinstructionsandsymbolsinthesafety section.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyouor bystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or drowning.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotoperateneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotoperateonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead isrecommended.

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1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.

OperatingtheParkingBrake

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START

RUN

STOP

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OperatingtheThrottle

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.

SettingtheParkingBrake

WARNING

Theparkingbrakemaynotholdmachineparkedon aslopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryorproperty damage.

Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare chockedorblocked.

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ReleasingtheParkingBrake

ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweentheFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure11).

Alwaysusethemiddlepositionwhenturningonthemower deckandblowerwiththePTO-engagementlever.

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OperatingtheIgnitionSwitch

1.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure

12).Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore than10secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,allowa60secondcool-downperiodbetween attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan burnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeencompletelywithoutfuel.

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2.Toshutofftheengine,turntheignitionkeytothe STOPposition.

UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve

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Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedunderthehopper.Raisethe hoppertoaccessit.

Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,and storage.

Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhenstartingthe engine.

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1.On2.Off

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DisengagingthePTO-Engagement Lever

1.SetthethrottletotheMIDDLEposition.

2.PushPTOleverdowntotheSTOPpositionstopping thebladesandblower.

Operatingthe PTO-EngagementLever

ThePTO-engagementleverstartsandstopsthemower bladesandblower.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningallowsobjectsto bethrownatyouorbystanders.Also,contactwith theblowerbladescouldoccur.Thrownobjectsor bladecontactcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.

Neveroperatethemachinewiththehopperor hopperdoorraised,removed,oraltered.

EngagingthePTO-EngagementLever

1.SetthethrottletotheMIDDLEposition.

2.PullthePTOleverupwarduntillockedovercenter.

3.PlacethethrottleintheFASTpositiontobeginmowing.

StartingandStoppingthe Engine

StartingtheEngine

1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition.

2.Settheparkingbrake;refertoSettingtheParking

Brake(page18).

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3.MovethePTO-engagementlevertotheOFFposition (Figure16).

4.MovethethrottlelevermidwaybetweentheSLOWand FASTpositions.

5.Onacoldengine,pushthechokeleverforwardinto theCLOSED/ONposition(notonEFIengines).On awarmengine,leavethechokeintheOPEN/OFF position.

StoppingtheEngine

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.

Important:Makesurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveis closedbeforetransportingorstoringthemachine,as fuelleakagemayoccur.Settheparkingbrakebefore transporting.Makesurethatyouremovethekeyasthe fuelpumpmayrunandcausethebatterytolosecharge.

1.DisengagethePTO.

2.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition.

3.Engagetheparkingbrake.

4.Placethethrottletothemiddleposition.

5.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15seconds, thenturntheignitionswitchtotheOFFpositionto shutofftheengine.

6.Removethekey.

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6.TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTposition(Figure

12).Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotcranktheenginecontinuously formorethan10secondsatatime.Iftheengine doesnotstart,wait60secondsbetweenstarting attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelinescan burnoutthestartermotor.

Note:Additionalstartingcyclesmayberequired whenstartingtheengineforthersttimeafterthefuel systemhasbeenwithoutfuelcompletely.

7.IfthechokeisintheCLOSED/ONposition,gradually returnchoketotheOPEN/OFFpositionastheengine warmsup.

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