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Toro 74310 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3389-840RevB
ZMaster
®
8000SeriesRiding
Mower
with42inor48inDirect-CollectCuttingUnit
ModelNo.74310—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.74311—SerialNo.315000001andUp ModelNo.74312—SerialNo.315000001andUp
*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.
Theenclosedengineowner’smanualissuppliedfor informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughtheengine manufacturer.
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.
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.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro
©2016—TheToro®Company 8111LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420
Figure2
1.Safety-alertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.
Contactusatwww.Toro.com.
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PrintedintheUSA
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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
3
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
or
•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.
4
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.
5
SlopeIndicator
G011841
Figure3
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopecharttodeterminethedegreeofslope ofhillsbeforeoperating.Donotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Foldalongtheappropriateline tomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
6
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.
7
NVXXXXXX
1
2
3
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.
8
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.
9
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
10
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.
11
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
12
130–2881
1.Enginetemperature7.Retractthepiston
2.Fast8.Extendthepiston
3.Slow
4.Neutral
5.Neutral11.MILtoggleswitch
6.Reverse
9.Fast
10.Slow
13
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
14
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)
15
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.
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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.
Figure8
1.Weareyeprotection.2.Wearhearingprotection.
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OperatingtheParkingBrake

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STOP
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OperatingtheThrottle

Alwayssettheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.
SettingtheParkingBrake
WARNING
Theparkingbrakemaynotholdmachineparkedon aslopeandcouldcausepersonalinjuryorproperty damage.
Donotparkonslopesunlessthewheelsare chockedorblocked.
Figure9
ReleasingtheParkingBrake
ThethrottlecontrolcanbemovedbetweentheFASTand SLOWpositions(Figure11).
Alwaysusethemiddlepositionwhenturningonthemower deckandblowerwiththePTO-engagementlever.
Figure11

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.
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UsingtheFuel-ShutoffValve

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Thefuel-shutoffvalveislocatedunderthehopper.Raisethe hoppertoaccessit.
Closethefuel-shutoffvalvefortransport,maintenance,and storage.
Ensurethatthefuel-shutoffvalveisopenwhenstartingthe engine.
Figure13
1.On2.Off
Figure14
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.
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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.
Figure16
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.
Figure17
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7.Closethefuelshut-offvalvewhenyoudonotusethe machineforafewdays,whentransporting,orwhen youparkthemachineinsideabuilding.

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CAUTION
Ifthesafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly, causingpersonalinjury.
•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunlessthefollowingoccurs:
•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.
•ThePTO-engagementleverisdisengaged.
•Thespeed-controlleverisintheNEUTRALposition.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtoshutofftheengine whenyourisefromtheseatwhenthePTOisengaged.
Thehourmeterhassymbolstonotifytheuserwhenthe interlockcomponentisinthecorrectposition.Whenthe componentisinthecorrectposition,atrianglelightsupin thecorrespondingsquare.
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.
1.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move thePTO-engagementlevertoON,andmovethe speed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
2.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrakeand movethePTO-engagementlevertoOFF.Movethe speed-controlleveroutoftheNEUTRALposition.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
3.Sittingontheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake,move thePTO-engagementlevertoOFF,andmovethe speed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition.Try startingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.
4.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move thePTO-engagementlevertoOFF,andmovethe speed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition.Start theengine.Whiletheengineisrunning,releasethe parkingbrake,engagethePTO-engagementlever,and riseslightlyfromtheseat;theengineshouldshutoff.
5.Sittingontheseat,engagetheparkingbrake,move thePTO-engagementlevertoOFF,andmovethe speed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition.Start theengine.Movethespeed-controlleverforward;the engineshouldshutoff.

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placethethrottlecontrolin theFASTpositionforbestperformance.Alwaysoperatein thefullthrottlepositionwhenmowing.
Figure18
1.Triangleslightupwhen theinterlockcomponents areinthecorrectposition
2.Hopperup4.Lowvoltageindicatorlight
3.Hour/voltagedisplay
CAUTION
Machinecanspinveryrapidly.Youmaylosecontrol ofmachineandcausepersonalinjuryordamage tothemachine.
•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Slowdownthemachinebeforemakingsharp turns.
DrivingForward
Note:Tobeginmovement(forwardorbackward)youmust
beintheseat,thebrakelevermustbedisengaged(pushed down)beforethespeed-controllevercanmoveforward; otherwise,theengineshutsoff.
Tostopthemachine,pullthespeed-controllevertothe NEUTRALposition.
1.Starttheengine.
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2.Releasetheparkingbrake;refertoReleasingthe
ParkingBrake(page18).
3.Tomoveforwardinastraightlinemovethe speed-controlleverforward.
Note:Themachinemovesfasterthefartherthe speed-controlleverismovedawayfromNEUTRAL.
4.Toturnleftorright,pull1ofthesteeringleversback towardneutralinthedirectiondesired.
5.Tostopthemachine,pullthespeed-controlleverback totheNEUTRALposition.
DrivingBackward
1.Tomoverearwardinastraightline,pullbothsteering leversrearwardequally.
Toturnleftorright,releasepressureonthesteering levertowardthedirectiondesired.

RaisingtheMowerDeckinto ServicePosition

1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
WARNING
Incorrectlyraisingorloweringamowerdeck canbedangerous.Adroppedmowerdeckcan resultinaseriousinjuryorpropertydamage.
•Alwaysraiseandlowerthemowerdeckon at,dryground,freeofanyobstructions.
•Firmlygraspthemower-deck-lifthandle andlowerinaslowcontrolledmanner.
•Alwaysmakesurethatthemowerdeckis securelylatchedintheupordownposition.
2.Tostopthemachine,releasethesteeringleverstothe NEUTRALposition.

StoppingtheMachine

1.Pullthespeed-controlleverbacktotheNEUTRAL position,disengagethePTO-engagementlever,and turntheignitionkeytotheOFFposition.
2.Settheparkingbrakewhenyouleavethemachine; refertoSettingtheParkingBrake(page18).
3.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.
CAUTION
Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhileitis unattended.
Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandsettheparking brakewhenleavingthemachineunattended,even ifjustforafewminutes.
2.Releasethemowerdecklockingpinsoneachside (Figure19).
Figure19
1.Deck-lifthandle
2.Rotatethemowerdecklockingpintowardtherearandpull outwardtounlock.
3.Pushthedecklockingpininandrotateittowardthefront tolock.
3.Usingthedeck-lifthandle,liftthedeckupandlatchit intheupposition(Figure20).
Note:Thelatchislocatedatthefrontcenterofthe seat.
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Figure20
•Bafesopenwithstandardblades—maximumcollection
•Bafesclosedwithstandardblades—partialmulching
•Bafesclosedwithmulchblades—intermediatemulching
•Mulchpluginstalledwithmulchblades—complete
mulching(requiresmulchkit)
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Removethehairpinsandclevispinsfrombothsidesof thePTOguard(Figure21).
3.Foldtheguardforward.
1.Securethemower-deck latchontothehook.
2.Hook
3.Deck-lifthandle
WARNING
EngagingthePTOwithadeckintheraised positioncanresultinaseriousinjuryorproperty damage.
Alwayslowerandlockmowerdeckintheoperating positionbeforeengagingthePTO.

LoweringtheMowerDeckto theOperatingPosition

1.Whilermlyholdingontothedeck-lifthandle,unhook themower-decklatchfromthemachineandslowly lowerthemowerdecktotheground(Figure20).
2.Pushthedecklockingpinsinwardandrotatethem forwardtosecurelylockthemowerdeckinthelowered position(Figure19).
Figure21
1.Hairpinandclevispins
4.LoosenthelocknutsontherearstudsoftheFRS bafes.
WARNING
Operatingmowerwithoutlockingpinssecurely latchedcanresultinthemowerdeckfolding upunexpectedly.Themowerdeckfoldingup unexpectedlycancauseseriousinjury.
Alwaysoperatemowerwithlockingpinssecurely latched.
AdjustingtheFillReduction System(FRS)Bafes
Thellreductionsystemallowsyoutoreducetheamountof clippingscollectedbyvaryingdegrees.
Theadvantagesincludelessfrequentemptyingofthehopper andthereturnofnutrientstothesoil.
Thefollowingarepossiblecongurations:
Figure22
1.PTOguardremovedfor clarity
5.Raisethemowerdeck;refertoRaisingtheMower
DeckintoServicePosition(page22).
6.RemovetheboltandwasheratthefrontofeachFRS bafe(Figure23).
7.Rotatethebafesintothedesiredpositionandinstall theboltandwasher.
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Figure23
1.Bafesshowninclosedposition
2.Bafesshowninopenposition
3.Bolt
4.Washer
5.Bafes
8.Lowerthemowerdeck;refertoLoweringtheMower
DecktotheOperatingPosition(page23).
9.Slightlytightenthelocknutsontherearstudsofthe FRSbafes.
Note:Thelocknutsontherearstudsmaybeleft slightlylooseifyouexpecttoadjustthebafes frequently.
10.InstallthePTOguardusingtheclevispinsandhair pinsremovedinstep2.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

Thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckisadjustedfrom2.5to
10.2cm(1to4inches)in6.3mm(1/4inch)increments.
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
1.Cotterpin
2.Mower-deckhandle

EmptyingtheHopper

Afullhopperisindicatedbyabuzzerlocatedbehindthe operatorinthehopper.Emptythehopperwhenthebuzzer soundstopreventcloggingoftheblowerorthemowerdeck.
1.DisengagethePTO,movethespeedcontrolto NEUTRAL,settheparkingbrake,anddismountthe machinetodumpthehopper.
2.Makesurethatthemachineisonadry,levelsurface.
3.Liftthereardoorupandallowittorestontopof hopper.
4.Usingthehandlesatthelowerfrontofthehopper, raisethehoppertodumpthecontents.
5.Lowerthehopperandclosethehopperdoor.

ClearingtheHopperScreen

Removethescreenbyrmlyliftingthescreenhandles(Figure
25).
Pullthescreentowardthebacktoremoveit.Asneeded, gentlytapthescreentoremovedebris.
Note:Excessivebuilduponthescreencancausetheblower toplug.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Usingthemower-deckhandle,raisethemowerdeck andmovethecotterpinstothedesiredheight-of-cut position.Repeatfortheoppositeside.
Note:Inconditionswherethescreenclogsquickly,thefront removablescreenpanelcanbeturnedandinstalledunderthe primaryscreentoallowfreeairowfromthehopper.
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TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthemachine. Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasallnecessarybrakes, lighting,andmarkingasrequiredbylaw .Pleasecarefullyread allthesafetyinstructions.Knowingthisinformationcould helpyou,yourfamily,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.
WARNING
Figure25
1.Frontremovablescreen canberotatedandstored forwetconditions
2.Frontremovablescreen4.Handles
3.Primaryscreen

UsingtheDrive-Wheel-Release Valves

WARNING
Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotatingdrive componentsbelowtheenginedeck,whichcould resultinseriousinjury.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andallow allmovingpartstostopbeforeaccessingthe drive-wheel-releasevalves.
WARNING
Theengineandhydraulic-driveunitscanbecome veryhot.Touchingahotengineorhydraulic-drive unitscancausesevereburns.
Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow-moving vehicleemblemisdangerousandcanleadto accidents,causingpersonalinjury.
Donotdrivethemachineonapublicstreetor roadway.
1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicleand connectthesafetychains.
2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.
3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.
4.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,setthebrake,and closethefuelvalve.
5.Securelyfastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwith straps,chains,cable,orropes.
Allowtheengineandhydraulic-driveunitstocool completelybeforeaccessingthedrive-wheel-release valves.
Thedrive-wheel-releasevalvesarelocatedonthetop,left frontcornerofhydrostaticpumps.
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Tilttheseatuptogainaccesstothepumps.
4.Rotatebothreleasevalves1turncounterclockwiseto releasethedrivesystem.Thisallowsthehydraulicuid tobypassthepump,enablingthewheelstoturn.
5.Disengagetheparkingbrakebeforepushingthe machine.
Note:Donottowthemachine.
6.Rotatethevalvesclockwisetorunthemachine.
Note:Donotovertightenthevalves.
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LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingthemachineontoatrailer ortruck.Onefull-widthrampthatiswideenoughtoextend beyondthereartiresisrecommendedinsteadofindividual rampsforeachsideofthemachine(Figure26).Thelower rearsectionofthemachineframeextendsbackbetweenthe rearwheelsandservesasastopfortippingbackward.Having afull-widthrampprovidesasurfacefortheframemembers tocontactifthemachinestartstotipbackward.Ifitisnot possibletouse1full-widthramp,useenoughindividual rampstosimulateafull-widthcontinuousramp.
Therampshouldbelongenoughsothattheanglesdonot exceed15degrees(Figure26).Asteeperanglemaycause mowercomponentstogetcaughtasthemachinemovesfrom theramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalsocause themachinetotipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope, positionthetrailerortrucksothatitisonthedownside oftheslopeandtherampextendsuptheslope.Thiswill minimizetherampangle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeas levelaspossible.
Important:Donotattempttoturnthemachinewhile ontheramp;youmaylosecontrolanddriveofftheside.
Figure26
1.Trailer3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees
2.Full-widthramp4.Full-widthramp—side view
Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparampand suddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.Both maneuverscancausethemachinetotipbackward.
WARNING
Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityofbackwardtip-overandcouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingamachine onaramp.
•Useonlyasingle,full-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthemachine.
•Ifyoumustuseindividualramps,useenough rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurfacewider thanthemachine.
•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentherampand thetrailerortruck.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingthe machineuparamptoavoidtippingbackward.
•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebacking themachinedownaramptoavoidtipping backward.
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OperatingTips
FastThrottleSetting
Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineatthefastthrottleposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsettheheightof cutsolowastototallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass. Alwaystrytohave1sideofthemowerfreefromuncutgrass, whichallowsairtobedrawnintothemower.
CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime
Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan 13cm(6inches)tall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwiceto ensureanacceptablequalityofcut.
LongGrass
Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.
WhenStopping
Ifyoumuststoptheforwardmotionofthemachinewhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyourlawn. Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththeblades engaged.
KeeptheUndersideoftheMowerClean
Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.
CutaThirdoftheGrassBlade
Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.
MowingDirection
Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippings,whichenhances decompositionandfertilization.
MowatCorrectIntervals
Normally,mowevery4days.Butremember,grassgrowsat differentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,mowmoreoftenin earlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer, mowlessfrequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmowagain2 dayslateratalowerheightsetting.
CuttingSpeed
BladeMaintenance
Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replaceit immediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.
Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeedincertain conditions.
AvoidCuttingTooLow
Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst50hours
Aftertherst100hours
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every40hours
Every50hours
Every100hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changeoilinall3gearboxhousings.Addoilasneededuntilitislevelwiththe oil-drainplug.
•Checkthewheellugnuttorque.
•Checkthewheelhubnuttorque.
•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.
•Changethehydrauliclterandreservoirhydraulicuidwhenusinganytypeofuid.
•Checkthesafetysystem.
•Greasethefrontcasterwheelhubs.
•Checktheengine-oillevel.
•Cleantheenginescreenandtheoilcooler.
•Cleanthehydraulicpumps.
•Checkthemowerblades.
•Cleanthemowerdeck.
•Cleandebrisfromthemachine.
•Greasethedriveshaft.
•Checkthetirepressure.
•Inspectthebeltsforcracksandwear.
•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel.
•Checkthesparkarrester(ifequipped).
•Greasethemowerdeckip-uppivot.
•Greasethemowerdeckpush-armtubes.
•Changeoilinall3gearboxhousings.Addoilasneededuntilitislevelwiththe oil-drainplug.
•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Cleantheengine-oilcooler.
•Checkandcleantheenginecoolingnsandshrouds.
Every150hours
Every160hours
Every200hours
Every250hours
Every500hours
•Inspecttheprimarylterandair-inletscreen.
•Lubricatethebrake-handlepivot.
•Lubricatethebrake-rodbushings.
•Lubricatethesteering-linkage-rodends.
•Changetheengine-oillter.
•Checkandgapthesparkplug(EFIenginesonly).
•Replacethefuellter(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Replacetheprimaryairlterandcheckthesafetyairlter(moreoftenindustyor sandyconditions).
•ChangethehydrauliclterandreservoirhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil®1uid (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Replacethesafetyairlter.
•Checkandgapthesparkplug(Non-EFIenginesonly).
•Checkthewheellugnuttorque.
•Checkthewheelhubnuttorque.
•Adjustthecasterpivotbearings.
•Checktheparkingbrakeadjustment.
•ChangethehydrauliclterandreservoirhydraulicuidwhenusingT oro® HYPR-OIL™500hydraulicuid(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
Monthly
•Checkthebattery.
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MaintenanceService
Interval
Yearly
MaintenanceProcedure
•Greasethefront-casterpivots.
•Greasetherear-casterhub.
•Greasethepump-beltidlerarm.
•GreasethePTO-beltidlerarm.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Greasetherear-casterpivot.(moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs.
Yearlyorbeforestorage
•Paintchippedsurfaces.
•Checkallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.
Important:Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.
CAUTION
Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionbeforeyouperformanymaintenance.
Lubrication

LubricatingtheMachine

GreasingtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Greasethefront
casterwheelhubs.
Every40hours—Greasethedriveshaft.
Every100hours—Greasethemowerdeckip-up pivot.
Every100hours—Greasethemowerdeckpush-arm tubes.
Yearly—Greasethefront-casterpivots.
Yearly—Greasetherear-casterhub.
Yearly—Greasethepump-beltidlerarm.
Yearly—GreasethePTO-beltidlerarm.(moreoften indirtyordustyconditions).
Yearly—Greasetherear-casterpivot.(moreoftenin dirtyordustyconditions).
Greasemorefrequentlywhenoperatingconditionsare extremelydustyorsandy.
GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease
1.DisengagethePTO,stopthemachine,shutoffthe engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.Makesurethatyou scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthetting(s).
3.Connectagreaseguntothetting.Pumpgrease intothettingsuntilgreasebeginstooozeoutofthe bearings.
4.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
1.Rear-casterpivot—grease yearly
2.PTObeltidler arm—greaseyearly
3.Pumpbeltidler arm—greaseyearly
4.Rear-casterhub—grease yearly
5.Driveshaft—greaseevery 40hours
Figure27
6.Front-casterwheel hub—greaseevery8 hours
7.Deckip-uppivot—grease every100hours
8.Push-armtubes—grease every100hours
9.Front-caster pivots—greaseyearly
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LubricatetheRearCasterWheelHub
ServiceInterval:Yearly
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
14.Torquethenutto8to9N∙m(6.0to6.6ft-lb),loosen, thenre-torqueto2to3N∙m(1.5to2.2ft-lb).
Note:Makesurethattheaxledoesnotextendbeyond eithernut.
15.Installthesealguardsoverthewheelhubandinsert thewheelintothecasterfork.Installthecasterbolt andtightenthenutfully.
Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,check thebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthecastertire.The tireshouldnotspinfreely(morethan1or2revolutions) orhaveanysideplay .Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjustthe torqueonthespacernutuntilthereisaslightamountof drag.Applythread-lockingadhesive.
Figure28
1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats
2.Raisethefrontofthemachineupandsupportitwith jackstands.
3.Removethecasterwheelfromthecasterforks.
4.Removethesealguardsfromthewheelhub.
5.Remove1ofthespacernutsfromtheaxleassembly inthecasterwheel.
Note:Notethatthread-lockingadhesivehasbeen appliedtolockthespacernutstotheaxle.Remove theaxle(withtheotherspacernutstillassembledtoit) fromthewheelassembly.
6.Pryouttheseals,andinspectthebearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.
7.Packthebearingswithageneral-purposegrease.
8.Insert1bearingand1newsealintothewheel.
Note:Thesealsmustbereplaced.
9.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernutsremoved (orbrokenloose),applyathread-lockingadhesiveto1 spacernutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrench atsfacingoutward.
Note:Donotthreadthespacernutalloftheway ontotheendoftheaxle.Leaveapproximately3mm (1/8inch)fromtheoutersurfaceofthespacernutto theendoftheaxleinsidethenut.
10.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheelonthe sideofthewheelwiththenewsealandbearing.
11.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,llthearea insidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullofgeneral-purpose grease.
12.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothewheel.
13.Applyathread-lockingadhesivetothesecondspacer nutandthreaditontotheaxlewiththewrenchats facingoutward.
LubricatetheBrake-HandlePivot
ServiceInterval:Every160hours
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Lubricatethebronzebushingsonthebrake-handle pivotwithaspraytypelubricantorlightoil(Figure29).
Figure29
LeftSideofmachineshown
1.Brake-handlepivot
2.PTO-handlepivot
3.Spring-armpivot
4.Togglepivot
LubricatetheBrake-RodBushings
ServiceInterval:Every160hours
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Unhooktheseatlatchandtiltseatup.
3.Lubricatethebronzebushingsoneachendofthe brakerodshaftwithaspraytypelubricantoralight oil(bushingsarelocatedtotheinsideoftheange bearings).
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LubricatetheSteering-Linkage-Rod Ends
ServiceInterval:Every160hours
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Unhooktheseatlatchandtilttheseatup.
3.Lubricateeachendofbothsteering-linkagerodswitha spraylubricantoralightoil.
ChangetheGearboxOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours—Changeoilinall
3gearboxhousings.Addoilasneeded untilitislevelwiththeoil-drainplug.
Every100hours—Changeoilinall3gearbox housings.Addoilasneededuntilitislevelwiththe oil-drainplug.
1.Placethemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
Note:Keepthemowerdeckleveltothegroundwhen llingthegearboxwithoil.Donotllthrgearboxwith themowerdeckraisedintheserviceposition.
9.ApplyaPTFEpipesealanttothe3largeoilplugsand installthemintothegearbox.
3.Removethegearboxanddriveshaftassemblyfromthe mowerdeck.Retainthehardwareforuselater.
4.Removethelargeoil-drainplugonthefrontofeachof the3gearboxsectionsanddraintheoil(Figure30).
Figure30
1.Smallmagneticplugs (frontandback)
2.Largeoildrain/llplug
3.Smallmagneticplug(front only)
5.Removethesmallmagneticplugsandwipeawayany materialaccumulatedontheplugs.
6.ApplyaPTFEpipesealanttoallsmallmagneticplugs andinstallthemintothegearbox.
7.Installthegearboxanddriveshaftassemblytothe mowerdeck.
8.FillthegearboxwithMobil
®
SHC(synthetic)75W-90
gearlubeoiluntillevelwithoildrain/llplug.
Note:Eachofthegearboxsectionsmustbelled separately.
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EngineMaintenance
WARNING
Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.
Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothing,andother bodypartsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.
6.Removethesafetylteronlyifyouintendtoreplaceit.
Important:Donotattempttocleanthesafety lter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimary lterisdamaged.Replacebothlters.
7.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylookinginto thelterwhileshiningabrightlightontheoutsideof thelter.Holesinthelterwillappearasbrightspots. Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every150hours
Every250hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheprimaryairlterandcheck thesafetyairlter(moreoftenindustyorsandy conditions).
Every500hours—Replacethesafetyairlter.
Note:Checktheltersmorefrequentlyiftheoperating conditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
RemovingtheFilters
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpullthe air-cleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody(Figure31).
4.Cleantheinsideoftheair-cleanercoverwith compressedair.
5.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutoftheair-cleaner body(Figure31).
ServicingthePrimaryFilter
•Iftheprimarylterisdirty,bent,ordamaged,replaceit.
•Donotcleantheprimarylter.
ServicingtheSafetyFilter
Replacethesafetylter,nevercleanit.
Important:Neverattempttocleanthesafetylter. Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimarylteris damaged.Replacebothlters.
InstallingtheFilters
Important:Topreventenginedamage,alwaysoperate
theenginewithbothairltersandcoverinstalled.
1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterforshipping damage.Donotuseadamagedlter.
2.Iftheinnerlterisbeingreplaced,carefullyslideitinto thelterbody(Figure31).
3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylterovertheinnerlter (Figure31).
Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideofthe body.
Figure31
1.Air-cleanerbody4.Air-cleanercover
2.Primarylter5.Safetylter
3.Latch
Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfullyseatedby pushingonitsouterrimwhileinstallingit.
Important:Donotpressonthesoftinsidearea ofthelter.
4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethelatches (Figure31).
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ServicingtheEngineOil

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OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceclassSJorhigher)
OilCapacity(Non-EFIengines):withalterchange,
1.8L(1.9USqt);withnolterchange,1.6L(1.7USqt)
OilCapacity(EFIengines):withalterchange,1.9L(2.0 USqt);withnolterchange,1.6L(1.7USqt)
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
8.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel.
9.Iftheoillevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundthe oil-llcap,removecap,andlltotheFULLmarkon thedipstick(Figure33).Donotoverll.
Important:Donotoperatetheenginewiththeoil levelbelowtheLOW(oradd)markonthedipstick, orovertheFULLmark.
Figure32
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
WARNING
Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.
Keepyourhands,feet,face,clothingandotherbody partsawayfromthemuferandotherhotsurfaces.
Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun enginewithoilbelowtheLOWmarkbecausetheengine maybedamaged.
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
Figure33
1.Oil-llcap2.Oildipstick
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Allowtheenginetocool.
4.Raisethehopper
5.Cleantheareaaroundthedipstick(Figure33).
6.Removethedipstickandwipetheoiloff.
7.Insertthedipstickandpushitallthewaydowninto thetube.
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ChangingtheEngineOil
2.Changetheengine-oillter(Figure35).
ServiceInterval:Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyor
dustyconditions).
Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.
1.Parkthemachinesothattherearisslightlylowerthan thefronttoensurethattheoildrainscompletely.
2.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
3.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Note:Allow2minutesforthenewoiltobeabsorbed bythenewltermaterial.
Figure34
4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto bringittotheFULLmarkonthedipstick(Figure33).
5.Starttheengineanddrivetoaatarea.Checktheoil levelagain(Figure33).
6.Ifneeded,addoiltotheFULLmarkonthedipstick.
ChangingtheEngine-OilFilter
ServiceInterval:Every200hours
Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhen operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe
EngineOil(page34).
Figure35
3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer toChangingtheEngineOil(page34).
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ServicingtheSparkPlugs

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InstallingtheSparkPlugs
ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Checkandgapthe
sparkplug(EFIenginesonly).
Every500hours—Checkandgapthesparkplug (Non-EFIenginesonly).
Makesurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplugs.Usea spark-plugwrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkplugs andagappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheair gap.Installnewsparkplugsifnecessary.
TypeforEFIengines:Champion
TypeforNon-EFIengines:Champion
equivalent
AirGap:0.76mm(0.030inch)
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XC12YCorequivalent
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RC12YCor
RemovingtheSparkPlugs
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Removethesparkplugs.
Tightenthesparkplugsto24.4to29.8N∙m(18to22ft-lb).
Figure38

CheckingtheSparkArrester (ifequipped)

Figure36
CheckingtheSparkPlugs
Important:Replacethesparkplugswhentheyhavea
blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis operatingproperly .Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually meansthattheaircleanerisdirty.
Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
WARNING
Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisshutoff. Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresultin personalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Donotfuelorruntheengineunlessasparkarrester isinstalled.
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Waitforthemufertocool.
3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved, replacethearrester.
4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,removethe arresterandshakelooseparticlesoutofthearrester andcleanthescreenwithawirebrush(soakinsolvent ifnecessary).Installthearresterontheexhaustoutlet.
Figure37
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FuelSystem
G008963
12
3
Maintenance
WARNING
Fuelsystemcomponentsareunderhighpressure. Theuseofimpropercomponentscanresultin systemfailure,gasolineleakage,andpossible explosion.
Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuellters.

ServicingtheElectronicFuel InjectionSystem

Thismachinecontainsanelectronicfuelinjectionsystem.It controlsthefuelowunderdifferentoperatingconditions.
Theelectroniccontrolunit(ECU)continuouslymonitorsthe operationoftheEFIsystem.
Ifaproblemorfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,the malfunctionindicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated.TheMILis theredlightlocatedintherightconsolepanel.
OncetheMILilluminates,initialtroubleshooting checksshouldbemade.RefertotheMILsectionunder
Troubleshooting(page57).
Ifthesechecksdonotcorrecttheproblem,furtherdiagnosis andservicingbyanAuthorizedServiceDealerisnecessary.

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)(moreoftenindirtyordusty conditions).
Thefuellterislocatedneartheengineonthefrontorrear sideoftheengine.
Figure39
1.Fuellter
2.Hoseclamp
5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide themawayfromthelter(Figure39).
6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.
7.Installanewlterandmovethehoseclampscloseto thelter(Figure39).
8.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
Note:Installthefuellinehosesandsecurethemwithplastic tiesthesameastheywereoriginallyinstalledatthefactoryto keepthefuellineawayfromcomponentsthatcoulddamage thefuelline.
3.Fuelline

ServicingtheFuelTank

Donotattempttodrainthefueltank.HaveanAuthorized ServiceDealerdrainthefueltank.
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Allowthemachinetocooldown.
4.Closethefuel-shutoffvalveundertheseat(Figure39).
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ElectricalSystem
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
Maintenance

ServicingtheBattery

ServiceInterval:Monthly
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
W ash hands after handling .
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,whichisa deadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontactwith skin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafetyglassestoshield youreyesandrubberglovestoprotectyourhands.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Firstdisconnectthenegativebatterycable(black)from thenegative(black)batteryterminal(Figure40).
4.Slidetheredterminalbootoffthepositive(red)battery terminalandremovethepositive(red)batterycable (Figure40).
5.RemovethewingnutssecuringtheJ-hooks(Figure40).
6.Removetheclamp(Figure40).
7.Removethebattery.
Figure40
RemovingtheBattery
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygasestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamagethe machineandcablescausingsparks.Sparkscan causethebatterygasestoexplode,resultingin personalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)battery cablebeforedisconnectingthepositive(red) cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)batterycable beforeconnectingthenegative(black)cable.
1.Negative(black)battery cable
2.Wingnut
3.J-hook
4.Clamp
5.Positive(red)batterycable
InstallingtheBattery
1.Positionbatteryinthetraywiththeterminalposts oppositefromthehydraulictank(Figure40).
2.First,installthepositive(red)batterycabletopositive (+)batteryterminal.
3.Theninstallthenegative(black)batterycableand groundwiretothenegative(-)batteryterminal.
4.Securethecableswith2bolts,2washers,and2 locknuts(Figure40).
5.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.
6.Installtheclampandsecureitwiththewingnutsand J-hooks(Figure40).
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ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgasesthatcan explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparksand amesawayfrombattery.
Important:Alwayskeepthebatteryfullycharged(1.265 specicgravity).Thisisespeciallyimportanttoprevent batterydamagewhenthetemperatureisbelow0°C (32°F).
1.Chargebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30Aor 30minutesat10A.
2.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet;thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure41).
3.Installthebatteryinthemachineandconnectthe batterycables,refertoInstallingtheBattery(page37).
Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected;electricaldamagemayoccur.
Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.
1.Thefusesarelocatedonrightsideofthemachine, behindtheseat.
2.Toreplacethefuses,pulloutthefusetoremoveit.
3.Installanewfuse.

AdjustingtheSafetySwitches

Adjustallsafetyswitchessothattheplungerextends4.8to
6.4mm(3/16to1/4inch)fromswitchbodywhenplungeris compressed(Figure42).
1.Positivebatterypost
2.Negativebatterypost
Figure41
3.Red(+)chargerlead
4.Black(-)chargerlead
Figure42
1.4.8to6.4mm(3/16to1/4inch)

JumpStartingtheMachine

1.Checkandcleancorrosionfromthebatteryterminals beforejump-starting.Ensurethattheconnectionsare tight.
CAUTION
Corrosionorlooseconnectionscancause unwantedelectricalvoltagespikesatanytime duringthejump-startingprocedure.
Donotattempttojump-startwithlooseor corrodedbatteryterminals,ordamagetothe engineorEFImayoccur.
DANGER
Jump-startingaweakbatterythatiscracked orfrozen,orhasalowelectrolytelevelor anopen/shortedbatterycellcancausean explosionresultinginseriouspersonalinjury.
Donotjump-startaweakbatteryifthese conditionsexist.
2.Makesurethattheboosterbatteryisagoodandfully chargedlead-acidbatteryat12.6Vorgreater.Use
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properlysizedjumpercableswithshortlengthsto reducevoltagedropbetweensystems.Makesurethat thecablesarecolorcodedorlabeledforthecorrect polarity.
CAUTION
Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly (wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamagethe EFIsystem.
Becertainofbatteryterminalpolarityand jumpercablepolaritywhenhookingup batteries.
WARNING
Batteriescontainacidandproduceexplosive gases.
•Shieldtheeyesandfacefromthebatteries atalltimes.
•Donotleanoverthebatteries.
5.Connecttheblacknegative(–)cabletotheother terminal(negative)oftheboosterbattery.
6.Makethenalconnectionontheengineblock
ofthestalledvehicle(nottothenegativebattery post)awayfromthebatteryandstandback.
7.Startthevehicleandremovethecablesinthe reverseorderofconnection(theengineblock(black) connectionisthersttodisconnect).
Note:Besurethattheventcapsaretightandlevel. Placeadampcloth,ifavailable,overanyventcaps onbothbatteries.Besurethevehiclesdonottouch andthatbothelectricalsystemsareoffandatthe sameratedsystemvoltage.Theseinstructionsarefor negativegroundsystemsonly.
3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+) terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswiredtothe starterorsolenoidasshowninFigure43.
Figure43
1.Positive(+)cableon dischargedbattery
2.Positive(+)cableon boosterbattery
3.Negative(–)cableonthe boosterbattery
4.Negative(–)cableonthe engineblock
5.Boosterbattery
6.Dischargedbattery
7.Engineblock
4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecabletothe positiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.
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DriveSystem
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Maintenance

AdjustingtheTracking

Thetrackingknobislocatedundertheseat.
Rotatingthisknoballowsnetuningadjustmentssothat themachinetracksstraightwiththedriveleversinthefull forwardposition.
1.Runtheunitat3/4speedforatleast5minutestobring thehydraulicuiduptotheoperatingtemperature. Stopthemachineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Engagetheparkingbrake.
3.Tilttheseatforwardtogainaccesstothetrackingknob.
Figure45
Note:Donotaddanytypeoftirelinerorfoamllmaterial
tothetires.
4.Rotatetheknobtowardtherighttosteerrightand rotateittowardsthelefttosteerleft.
5.Adjustin1/8turnincrementsuntilthemachinetracks straight.
6.Checkandensurethatthemachinedoesnotcreep whenitisinNEUTRALwiththeparkingbrake disengaged(Figure44).
Figure44
1.Trackingknob

CheckingtheWheelLugNuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours
Every500hours
Checkandtorquethewheellugnutsto122to129N∙m(90 to95ft-lb).

CheckingtheWheelHubNuts

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours
Every500hours
Checkandensurethatthetorqueoftheslottednutis373to 475N∙m(275to350ft-lb).

AdjustingtheCasterPivot Bearings

ServiceInterval:Every500hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every40hours
Maintaintheairpressureinthereartiresat103kPa(15psi). Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.
Note:Thereartireisasemi-pneumatictireanddoesnot requireair-pressuremaintenance.
3.Removethedustcapfromthecasterandtightenthe locknut(Figure46andFigure47).
4.Tightenthelocknutuntilthespringwashersareatand thenbackoffa1/4turntoproperlysetthepre-loadon thebearings(Figure46andFigure47).
Important:Makesurethatthespringwashers areinstalledcorrectlyasshowninFigure46and
Figure47.
5.Installthedustcap.
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Figure46
Frontcaster
CoolingSystem Maintenance

CleaningtheEngineScreen andEngine-OilCooler

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Removeanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orotherdebrisfromthe oilcooler.
Beforeeachuseremoveanybuildupofgrass,dirt,orother debrisfromtheenginescreen.Thishelpsensureadequate coolingandcorrectenginespeedandreducesthepossibility ofoverheatinganddamagingtheengine.
ServicingtheEngine-Oil
1.Springwashers
2.Locknut
1.Springwashers
Figure47
Rearcaster
3.Dustcap
Cooler
ServiceInterval:Every100hours
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Removethefuel-tankmountingnutsandswingout thefueltank.
4.Keeptheoilcoolerfreeofdebris,bycleaningthens withabrush.
5.Swingthefueltankinandsecureitwiththemounting nuts.
6.Backthemountingnutsoffa1/2turntoallowfor tankexpansion.

CleaningtheEngineCooling FinsandShrouds

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly(whichevercomes
rst)
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Removetheairintakescreenandfanhousing.
4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromtheengineparts.
5.Installairintakescreenandfanhousing.
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CheckandCleantheHydraulic Pumps

BrakeMaintenance
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Raisetheseat.
4.Cleanthedebrisandgrassfromthehydraulicpumps.
5.Lowertheseat.

AdjustingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours
Every500hoursthereafter
Followthisprocedurealsowheneveryouremoveorreplacea brakecomponent.
1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Releasetheparkingbrake.
4.Tilttheseatforward.
5.Checkandensurethatthereisnoslackbetweenthe parking-brakehandleandthelinkage.
6.Ifanadjustmentisnecessary,removetheclevispin androtatethelinkagecounterclockwisetolengthenor clockwisetoshorten.
Figure48
1.Parkingbrake
2.Rotateyoke
3.Clevispin
7.Measurethecompressedspringlengthonbothvertical springassemblies.Thespringshouldmeasurebetween 6to7cm(2.35to2.85inches).Ifnecessary,adjustthe nutatthetopoftheverticalspringassemblytoachieve thisdistance.
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4.Speed-controllever
5.Steeringlevers
Figure49
9.Engageanddisengagethebrakestocheckforproper engagementanddisengagement.Adjustthemif necessary.
Note:Whenthebrakesaredisengaged,thereshould belittletonofreeplayinthebrakelinkagewithno dragginginthebrakes.
1.Parkingbrake4.Verticalspringassembly
2.Steeringlever
3.Speed-controllever6.6to7cm(2.35to2.85
5.Nut
inches)
8.Thelinkagelengthisadjustedwiththe2nutsatthe bottomoftheverticalspringassembly.Thelinkage shouldmeasure22.7to23.3cm(8.92to9.16inches).
1.22.7to23.3cm(8.92to
9.16inches)
Figure50
2.Nuts
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BeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every40hours
1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.TiltthehopperupandcheckthepumpandPTOdrive beltsforwear,cracking,orcontamination.
Note:Thebeltsarespringtensioned;noadjustmentis necessaryunlessyoureplacethebelts.

ReplacingthePTOBelts

1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
12.EngagethePTOlever.
13.Loosenthejamnutsandadjustthelinkageuntilthe topoftheidlerarmisalignedwiththebottomofthe notchonthetensionarmasshowninFigure52.
3.Withtheengineoff,engagethePTOlever,then removethehairpinandclevispinatthebottomofthe PTObrakeband.
4.Rotatethebrakebandupwardoutofthewayofthe beltskeepingclearofthebeltdrive.
5.DisengagethePTOlever.
6.LoosenbeltguidesAandB(Figure51).
7.Removethebelts.
8.Routethenewbeltsontothepulleysasshownin
Figure51.
Figure51
Figure52
1.Tensionarm
2.Loosenthejamnuts.
3.WhenPTOisengaged,alignthetopofidlerarmwith bottomofnotchontensionarm,asshown.
4.Idlerarm
14.TightenthejamnutsanddisengagethePTOlever.
15.EngagePTOleverandcheckthealignment.
16.CheckandadjustthebeltguidesasstatedinAdjusting
theBeltGuides(page45).

ReplacingthePumpDriveBelt

1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.RemovethePTObelts;refertoReplacingthePTO
Belts(page44).
1.Idler5.Engine
2.BeltguideB6.BeltguideA
3.PTObelt
4.Jackshaft
9.EngagethePTOlever.
10.Rotatethebrakebanddownintotheoriginalposition.
11.Installclevispinandhairpintosecurebrakeband.
7.Blower
4.Pullthespringidlerorremovethespringtorelievethe tensiononthepumpdrivebelt.
5.Removetheoldbelt.
6.Routethenewbeltontothesheavesasshowninthe decallocatedonthebackoftheleftdriveshield(Figure
53).
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Figure53
1.Pumpdrivebelt4.Pump
2.Pump5.Idler
3.Idler6.Engine
7.InstallthePTObeltsasstatedinReplacingthePTO
Belts(page44).

AdjustingtheBeltGuides

1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
ControlsSystem Maintenance

AdjustingtheReverse-Stop Rod

1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Checkthemovementofthesteeringleversasfollows:
•Iftheleversmoveslightlyforwardupto3mm
(1/8inch)thennoadjustmentisnecessary.
•Iftheleversdonotmove,thenproceedwiththe
followingsteps:
A.Flipuptheseatuporremovetheseatframe
assembly(withtheseatattached)toobtain aclearviewofthesteeringcontrolshaftto completethisadjustment.
B.Placethespeed-controlleverintheNEUTRAL
position.
C.Releasetheparkingbrake.
D.Slightlyadjustthelengthoftherodby
looseningthejamnutandbyrotatingtherod.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Withtheengineoff,engagethePTOlever.
4.AdjustbeltguidesasshowninFigure54.
Figure54
1.3mm(1/8inch)4.Rotatewireformguideto centerbeltsinguide.
2.11mm(7/16inch)5.6mm(1/4inch)
3.3mm(1/8inch)Clearance6.8mm(5/16inch)
1.Parkingbrake
2.Nut
3.Steeringlever
Figure55
4.Speed-controllever
5.Clevispinandstoprod
E.Engagetheparkingbrakeandcheckthe
steeringlevers.
RepeatstepsCthroughEuntilupto3mm (1/8inch)movementisachieved.
F.Installtheseatframeassembly,ifremovedin
stepA.
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AdjustingtheSpeed-Control
CAUTION
LeverTension
1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Toadjustthetension,adjustthepivotnutwhichis locatedattheendofthemotion-controlshaftinfront oftherightconsole(Figure56).
Note:Setthetensionhighenoughthatthe speed-controlleverpositionismaintainedduring operationandlooseenoughtobemovedcomfortably bytheoperator.
Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceormaintenance relyingsolelyonmechanicalorhydraulicjacks couldbedangerous.Themechanicalorhydraulic jacksmaynotbeenoughsupportormay malfunctionallowingtheunittofall,whichcould causeinjury.
Donotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulicjacks forsupport.Useadequatejackstandsorequivalent support.
SettheNEUTRALpositionasfollows:
1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseatsafety switch,locateddirectlyinfrontoftheseatswitch assembly.
4.Maketheneutraladjustmentwiththedrivewheels turning.Raisetheframeandplaceitonjackstandsso thatthedrivewheelscanrotatefreely.
Figure56
1.Pivotnut4.Frictiondisc
2.Springdiscwashers5.Speed-control-friction
3.Speed-control-friction plate
bracket
6.Speed-controllever

AdjustingtheSpeed-Control Linkage

WARNING
Enginemustberunninganddrivewheelsmust beturningsomotion-controladjustmentcanbe performed.Contactwithmovingpartsorhot surfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.
5.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrosstheterminals intheconnectorofthewireharness.
6.Starttheengine.
7.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththespeed-control leveratfullforwardspeedtobringhydraulicsystem uiduptooperatingtemperature.
8.Returnthespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRAL(full rear)position.
9.ToobtaintheNEUTRALposition,adjusttheleftand rightpumpcontrolrodlinkagesthatconnectthe steeringcontroltothepumpcontrolarmsuntilthe wheelsstop,orcreepslightlyinreverse(Figure57).
10.Adjusttheleftpumplinkagebyrotatingthetracking adjustmentknob.
11.Adjusttherightpumplinkagebyusingawrenchto turnthedoublenutsontheassembly(Figure57)
Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearofrotating componentsandhotsurfaces.
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Figure57
1.Rotatetrackingknobon leftside
2.Rotatedoublenutson rightside
12.Movethesteeringleverstothereverseposition.While applyingslightpressuretothelevers,allowthesteering leverstoreturntoNEUTRAL.Thewheelsmuststop turningorslightlycreepinreverse.
13.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.
pulleysarealignedwithin0.8to1.6mm(1/32to1/16 inch)(Figure58).
Note:Useastraightedgetoalignall3surfaces.
Figure58
1.Alignthe3pump-drive pulleysurfacesshown withthispatternwithin0.8 to1.6mm(1/32to1/16 inch).
2.Alignthe3PTOdrive pulleysurfacesshown withthispatternwithin0.8 to1.6mm(1/32to1/16 inch).
9.Tightenthe4engine-mountingboltsand4 jackshaft-mountingbolts.Checkthealignmentafter tightening.
14.Removethejumperwirefromwireharnessconnector andplugtheconnectorintoseatswitch.
15.Lowerthemachinefromthejackstands.

AligningthePTO-DrivePulley

AlignthePTO-drivepulleyforanyofthefollowing conditions:
•Theblowerhasbeenremovedorreplaced.
•Theenginemountingboltshavebeenloosenedorthe
enginehasbeenmovedorreplaced.
•Thejackshaftmountingboltshavebeenloosenedorthe
jackshafthasbeenmovedorreplaced.
1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Removethefuel-tankmountingnutsandswingout thefueltank.
4.Verifythattheblowerisinstalledandtightlysecured.
5.Loosenthe4enginemountingbolts.
6.Unhookthepump-belttensionspring.
7.Loosenthe4jackshaftmountingbolts.
8.Measuringfromtheblowerpulleyasabaseline,move theengineandjackshaftuntiltherearsurfaceofall3
10.Installthepump-belttensionspring.
11.Swingthefueltankinandinstallthetank-mounting nuts.
12.Alignthepump-drivepulley;refertoAligningthe
Pump-DrivePulley(page47).

AligningthePump-Drive Pulley

Thepump-drivepulleyalignmentisnecessaryforanyofthe followingconditions:
•Theenginemountingboltshavebeenloosenedorthe
enginehasbeenmovedorreplaced.
•Thepumppulleyshavebeenloosened,moved,or
replaced.
•ThePTOpulleyalignmenthasbeenperformed;referto
AligningthePTO-DrivePulley(page47).
1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Loosenthesetscrewsonbothpumppulleys.
4.Usingastraightedge,aligneachpumppulleywiththe enginepulleybyslidingitalongthepumpshaft(Figure
58).
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5.Tightenthepulleysetscrewsandcheckthealignment.

AdjustingthePTOBrake Spring

ThePTObrakespringadjustmentisonlynecessaryifthe blowerhasbeenremovedorreplacedorifthePTOdrive idlerarmhasbeendisassembled.
1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Locatethebrakespringandthreadthe2jamnutsout totheendofthebrakespringrod(Figure59).
4.Tightenthejamnutstogetheratendofthebrake-spring rod.
Figure60
1.Loosendoorhingenuts-3 perside

AdjustingtheLocking-Pin StopontheMowerDeck

2.Placeapieceof9.5mm (3/8inch)rubberonthis surface.
Figure59
1.Tightenthejamnutshere.
2.PTObrake-springassembly

AdjustingtheHopperDoor

1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Loosenthe6doorhingenuts(Figure60).
4.Openthedoorandplacea3/8inchrubberstripor 3/8inchdiameterhosebetweenthehopperandthe hopperdoor(Figure60).
1.Slidethemowerdecklockingpinsinonbothsidesand rotatetolockthemowerdeckintheoperatingposition.
2.Loosenthejamnutandturnthestopscrewclockwise untilthelockingpinsistightandcannotberotatedby hand(Figure61).
Figure61
1.Rotatestopscrewclockwiseuntillockingpinistight,then backoff1/2turn.
2.Loosenthejamnut.
3.Loosenthestopscrewcounterclockwise1/2turnand tightenthejamnut
5.Closethedoorandpushittightagainstthehopper.
6.Tightenthehingehardware.Openthehopperdoor andremovetherubberstrip.
4.Testthelockingpintomakesurethatitslidesfreely . Adjustitifnecessary.
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HydraulicSystem Maintenance

ServicingtheHydraulic System

HydraulicFluidType:Toro uidorMobil
Important:Useuidspecied.Otheruidscould causesystemdamage.
®
115W -50.
®
HYPR-OIL
™
500hydraulic
CheckingtheHydraulicFluid
ServiceInterval:Every40hours—Checkthehydraulic-uid
level.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
3.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
4.Allowtheengineandthehydraulicsystemtocoolfor 10minutes.
Note:Togetthecorrectreading,checkthe hydraulic-uidlevelwhenthemachineisnothot.
5.Raisetheseatup.
6.Cleantheareaaroundthedipstickofthe hydraulic-systemreservoir(Figure62).
7.Removethedipstickfromthehydraulicreservoir (Figure62).
8.Wipethedipstickoffandthreadthedipstickintothe reservoir.
9.Removethedipstickandlookattheend(Figure62). IftheuidlevelisattheADDmark,slowlypouronly enoughuidintothehydraulicreservoirtoraisethe leveltothefullline.
Important:Donotoverllthehydraulicunits withuidasdamagemayoccur.Donotrunthe machinewiththeuidbelowtheADDmark.
10.Installthedipstick.
Figure62
1.Full2.Add
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan penetrateskinandcauseinjury.
•Ifhydraulicuidisinjectedintotheskinit mustbesurgicallyremovedwithinafew hoursbyadoctorfamiliarwiththistype ofinjury.Gangrenemayresultifthisis notdone.
•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressure hydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic leaks.
•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe hydraulicsystem.
•Makesurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses andlinesareingoodconditionandall hydraulicconnectionsandttingsare tightbeforeapplyingpressuretohydraulic system.
ReplacingtheHydraulicFilter
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours—Changethe
hydrauliclterandreservoirhydraulic uidwhenusinganytypeofuid.
Every250hours—Changethehydrauliclterand reservoirhydraulicuidwhenusingMobil (moreoftenindirtyordustyconditions).
Every500hours—Changethehydrauliclter andreservoirhydraulicuidwhenusingT oro HYPR-OIL ordustyconditions).
™
500hydraulicuid(moreoftenindirty
®
1uid
®
Note:Useasummerlterwhenthetemperatureis0°C (32°F)andabove.Useawinterlterwhenthetemperatureis 0°C(32°F)andbelow .
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
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2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
MowerDeck
3.Carefullycleantheareaaroundthelter.
Important:Ensurethatnodirtorcontamination enterthehydraulicsystem.
4.Unscrewandremovethelterandallowtheoilto drainfromthereservoir.
Note:Donotchangehydraulicsystemoil(except forwhatcanbedrainedwhenchangingthelter), unlessitisfelttheoilhasbeencontaminatedor beenextremelyhot.Changingthehydraulicuid unnecessarilycoulddamagethehydraulicsystemby introducingcontaminatesintothesystem.
5.Beforeinstallingthenewlter,llitwithToro HYPR-OIL ofoilonthesurfaceoftherubberseal.
6.Turnthelterclockwiseuntiltherubbersealcontacts thelteradapter,thentightenthelteranadditional 2/3to3/4turn.
7.FillthereservoirasstatedinCheckingtheHydraulic
Fluid(page49).
8.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.
9.Starttheengineandmovethethrottlecontrolaheadto fullthrottleposition.
™
500hydraulicuidandapplyathincoat
®
Maintenance

LevelingtheMowerDeck

SettinguptheMachine
Note:Ensurethatthemowerdeckisleveledbefore
matchingtheheightofcut(HOC).
1.Positionthemachineonaatsurface.
2.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
3.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
4.Checkthetirepressureofthedrivetires.Ifneeded, adjustthepressureto103kPa(15psi).
LevelingtheDeck
1.Stopthemachineandmovethespeed-controllever totheNEUTRALposition.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Verifyallhairpincottersareinthe7.62cm(3inch) mowerdeckheightholeswiththespacersunderthe hairpincotters(Figure63).
10.Movethespeed-controlleverstothefullspeedposition andrunthemachineforseveralminutes.Shutdown themachineandchecktheoillevel.
Figure63
RightSideShown
1.Hairpincotter3.Mowerdecksupportpin
2.Spacer
4.Shortenorlengtheneachmowerdecksupportpinto obtainbladetipheightof7.62cm(3inches)atthe frontofthedeckand8.26cm(31/4inches)attherear ofthedeck(Figure63).
Note:Thefrontpinsarethreadintothemowerdeck andhaveajamnut.Therearpinshavearodend threadedintothemwithajamnut.
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ServicingtheCuttingBlades

G025243
Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason,because sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges, whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceofdisease.
Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.For convenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywantto keepextrabladesonhand.
DANGER
Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownatyouorbystanders, resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.
•Replaceawornordamagedblade.
BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades
4.Lowerthemowerdeckintooperatingposition.Refer toLoweringtheMowerDecktotheOperatingPosition
(page23).
CheckingforBentBlades
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Rotate1bladeasshowninFigure65.
4.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge atpositionAoftheblade(Figure65).Notethis dimension.
Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagetheblade controlswitch(PTO),andsettheparkingbrake.Turnthe ignitionkeytooff.Removethekey.
InspectingtheBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Liftthemowerdeckandsecureintheraisedposition. RefertoRaisingtheMowerDeckintoServicePosition
(page22).
2.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure64).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpenthe blades.RefertoSharpeningtheBlades(page52).
3.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure
64).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslotforming
inthisarea(Figure64),immediatelyinstallanewblade.
Figure65
1.Measureherefromblade tohardsurface
5.RotatetheoppositeendofthebladetopositionA.
6.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedgeof thebladeatthesamepositionasinstep3above.The differencebetweenthedimensionsobtainedinsteps
3and5mustnotexceed3mm(1/8inch).Ifthis
dimensionexceeds3mm(1/8inch),thebladeisbent andmustbereplaced;refertoRemovingtheBlades
(page52)andInstallingtheBlades(page53).
7.Repeatthepreviousstepsfortheoppositeblade.
2.PositionA
WARNING
Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.
Figure64
1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming
2.Curvedarea4.Crack
•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade withanewblade.
•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.
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RemovingtheBlades
Note:Makenoteoftheredcoloredbladeposition.From
thenormaluserposition,itislocatedontherightside.
Bladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthebladeis outofbalanceorisbent.Toensureoptimumperformance andcontinuedsafetyconformanceofthemachine,use genuineT ororeplacementblades.Replacementbladesmade byothermanufacturersmayresultinnon-conformancewith safetystandards.
Figure67
1.Sharpenatoriginalangle
1.Liftthemowerdeckandsecureintheraisedposition. RefertoRaisingtheMowerDeckintoServicePosition
(page22).
2.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.
3.Removetheblade,washer,andbladeboltthatsecures thebladeandbladedriver(Figure66).
Figure66
1.Bladebolt—torqueto115to149N∙m(85to110ft-lb).
2.Washer
3.Shearbolts—torqueto9.2to11.3N∙m(6.6to8.3ft-lb).
4.Bladedriver
5.Locknuts
2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure68).Ifthebladestaysinahorizontal position,thebladeisbalancedandcanbeused.Ifthe bladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetalofftheendof thesailareaonly.Repeatthisprocedureuntiltheblade isbalanced.
Figure68
1.Blade2.Balancer
4.Removethebladedriverfromtheexistingblade (Figure66).
SharpeningtheBlades
WARNING
Whensharpeningblades,piecesofabladecouldbe thrownandcauseseriousinjury.
Wearpropereyeprotectionwhensharpening blades.
1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure67).Maintaintheoriginalangle.The bladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamountofmaterial isremovedfrombothcuttingedges.
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InstallingtheBlades

RemovingtheMowerDeck

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
Note:Ensurethattheredbladeisinstalledontherightside ofthemachine.
1.Installthebladedrivertothenewbladeswiththeshear boltsandlocknuts(Figure66).
2.Torquetheshearboltsto9.2to11.3N∙m(6.6to8.3 ft-lb).
Note:Theblade-driveratsmustbealignedwith theatsontheshaftwheninstallingthebladeonthe mowerdeck.
3.Installtheblade,washer,andbladebolttothespindle shaft(Figure66).
4.Torquethebladeboltto115to149N∙m(85to110 ft-lb).
5.Lowerthemowerdecktotheoperatingposition. RefertoLoweringtheMowerDecktotheOperating
Position(page23).
WARNING
Operatingamowerdeckwithlooseor weakenedbladeboltscanbedangerous.A looseorweakenedbladeboltcouldallowa bladerotatingatahighspeedtocomeout fromunderthemowerdeck,causingserious injuryorpropertydamage.
WARNING
OperatingthismachinewithoutanapprovedT oro frontmountattachmentincreasesthepossibilityof operatorentanglementindrivewheelsorforward tipover.Entanglementortip-overcouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.
Whenoperatingthismachinewithoutanapproved Torofrontmountattachment,observethefollowing:
•Keepfeetandclothingawayfromtires.
•Limitoperationtominimumrequiredtoinstall adifferentfrontmountattachment.
•Minimizespeedanduseextremecaution.
•Onlyoperateonaatlevelsurface.
•Donotoperateupordownatrailerramp.
•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration.
Important:Donottransportthismachinewithoutan approvedTorofrontmountattachment.
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Raisemowerdeckupandlatchwithdecklockingpins. RefertoRaisingtheMowerDeckintoServicePosition
(page22).
3.Removehairpinsandwashersatthetopofthedecklift assistspringoneachsideoftheunit(Figure69).
•Replacethebladeboltafterstrikinga foreignobject.
•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementparts.
•Donotlubricatethethreadsoftheboltor spindlebeforeassembly.
Figure69
1.Spring-anchorpinunderconsole
2.Securespringswithawasherandhairpin.
3.Slidethespringontothespring-anchorpin.
4.Removethespringfromthespringanchor.Repeatfor othersideofthemachine.
5.Unlatchthemowerdeckfromtheraisedposition andslowlylowerthemowerdecktoground;referto
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LoweringtheMowerDecktotheOperatingPosition (page23).
Note:Themowerdeckwillbecomeheavierafter youremovethespringsfromtheanchors.Lowerthe mowerdeckcarefully.
6.Removethelynchpinsatfrontofpusharmsonboth sidesofthemachine(Figure70).
Figure72
1.Jackshaft2.Driveshaft
9.Pullthemowerdeckforwardtoremoveitfromthe machine.
Figure70
1.Slidethepusharmintothedeckpush-armtube.
2.Securethepushpinarmwiththelynchpin.
7.Removethehairpinandclevisfrombothsidesofthe PTOguard(Figure71).
Figure71
1.SecurethePTOguardwithaclevispinandahairpin.

InstallingtheMowerDeck

Important:Donottransportthemachinewithoutan
approvedTorofrontmountattachment.
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Rollthemowerdeckuptothemachinewiththe dischargetubedown,makingsurethatthedecksprings arelocatedabovethedrivewheelandbelowthe consoleoneachside.
3.Raisetheseatandinstalltheldriveshaftontothe jackshaft(Figure72)
4.Alignthemowerdeckpush-armtubestomachine push-armsandpushthemowerdeckrearward.
5.Securethepusharmswiththelynchpinsontheleft andrightsidesofthemachine(Figure70).
6.AligntheupperportionoftherubberPTOguardto thetabsonthefrontoftheconsoleandsecureitwitha clevispinandhairpinoneachside(Figure71).
7.Releasethemowerdecklockingpinsoneachside,raise themowerdecktotheservicepositionandsecurethe decklatchontothehook.RefertoRaisingtheMower
DeckintoServicePosition(page22).
8.Raisetheseatanddisconnectthedriveshaftusingthe quickcoupleratthejackshaft(Figure72).
8.Installthespringsontothespring-anchorpinsunder theleftandrightconsolesandsecurethemwitha washerandhairpin(Figure69).
9.Unlatchthemowerdeckfromtheraisedposition, slowlylowerthemowerdecktogroundandlockthe deck-lockingpinsoneachside.RefertoLoweringthe
MowerDecktotheOperatingPosition(page23).
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AdjustingtheLocking-Pin StopontheMowerDeck

Cleaning
1.Slidethemowerdeck-lockingpinsinonbothsidesand rotatetolockthedeckintheoperatingposition.
2.Loosenthejamnutandturnthestopscrewclockwise untilthelockingpinistightandcannotberotatedby hand(Figure73).
Figure73
1.Rotatethestopscrewclockwiseuntillockingpinistight, thenbackoff1/2turn.
2.Loosenthejamnut
3.Loosenthestopscrewcounterclockwise1/2turnand tightenthejamnut.
4.Testthelockingpintomakesurethatitslidesfreely . Adjustitifnecessary.

CleaningundertheMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Movethespeed-controllevertotheNEUTRALposition tostopthemachine.
2.DisengagethePTO ,engagetheparkingbrake,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
3.Liftthemowerdeckandsecureintheraisedposition. RefertoRaisingtheMowerDeckintoServicePosition
(page22).
4.Cleananygrassbuildupunderthemowerdeck.
5.Lowerthemowerdecktotheoperatingposition. RefertoLoweringtheMowerDecktotheOperating
Position(page23).

CleaningDebrisfromthe Machine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Shutofftheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removethekey,andengagetheparkingbrake.
2.Cleanoffanyoil,debris,orgrassbuilduponthe machine,especiallyaroundthefueltank,aroundthe engineandexhaustarea.

DisposingofWaste

Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andenginecoolantare pollutantstotheenvironment.Disposeoftheseaccordingto yourstateandlocalregulations.
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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethepowertakeoff(bladecontrolswitch (PTO),settheparkingbrake,andturntheignitionkey toOff.Removethekey.
2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engineandhydraulicsystem.Cleandirtandchafffrom theoutsideoftheenginecylinderheadnsandblower housing.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,engine,hydraulicpumps, andmotors.
3.Checkthebrake;refertoAdjustingtheParkingBrake
(page42).
4.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page32).
C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe
fueltank;refertoServicingtheFuelTank(page
36).
D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitstops.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly .Recycleasperlocal
codes.
Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedfuelover90days.
13.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.
14.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
15.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers. Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
5.Greasethemachine;refertoGreasingtheMachine
(page29).
6.Changethecrankcaseoil;refertoServicingtheEngine
Oil(page33).
7.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingtheTire
Pressure(page40).
8.Changethehydrauliclters;refertoServicingthe
HydraulicSystem(page49).
9.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page
38).
10.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.
Note:Runthemachinewiththebladecontrolswitch (PTO)engagedandtheengineathighidlefor2to5 minutesafterwashing.
11.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing
theCuttingBlades(page51).
12.Forstorageover30days,preparethemachineas follows:
A.Addapetroleum-basedstabilizer/conditionerto
fuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructions fromthestabilizermanufacturer.Donotusean alcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshfuelandusedat alltimes.
B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).
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Troubleshooting
Problem
ThemalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL) comeson.
Thestarterdoesnotcrank.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.Theengineistoohot.
2.Thereisoldgasinthegastank.2.Usenewgas.
3.Thefuelshut-offvalveisnotopen completely.
4.Theaircleanerisdirty.4.Makesurethattheaircleanerand
5.Thebatteryisnotcharged.
6.Incorrectfuelltersarebeingusedor thefuelltersaredirty.
7.Theconnectionstothesensors electroniccontrolunit(ECU)andfuel injectorsarenotsecuredproperly .
8.Thereislowvoltagefromthebattery.
9.Afuseisblown.9.Checkandreplaceanyblownfuses.
1.PTOisengaged.1.DisengagethePTO.
2.Theparkingbrakeisnotset.
3.Thespeed-controlleverisnotin NEUTRALposition.
4.Thebatterydoesnothaveafull charge.
5.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,looseorfaulty.
6.Thefuseisblown.6.Replacetheblownfuse.
7.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.
1.Turntheengineoffandletitcool.
3.Openthefuelshut-offvalve.
precleanerareclean.Replaceif necessary.
5.Chargeorreplacethebattery.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Ensurethatagood12Vbatteryis beingusedandisfullycharged.
2.Settheparkingbrake.
3.Ensurethatthespeed-controlleveris intheNEUTRALposition.
4.Chargethebattery.
5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Thefuel-shutoffvalveisclosed.2.Openthefuel-shutoffvalve.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.
5.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.
6.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.
7.Theaircleanerisdirty.
8.Theelectricalconnectionsare corroded,loose,ordamaged.
9.Therelayorswitchiswornor damaged.
10.Thesparkplugisfouledorimproperly gapped.
11.Thespark-plugwireisnotconnected.
4.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway betweenthe“SLOW”and“FAST” positions,andthechokeisinthe closed/onpositionforacoldengine (exceptKohlerEFI)ortheopen/off positionforawarmengine.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.
8.Checktheelectricalconnections forgoodcontact.Cleanthe connectorterminalsthoroughlywith electrical-contactcleaner,apply dielectricgrease,andmakethe appropriateconnections.
9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
10.Adjustorreplacethesparkplug.
11.Checkthespark-plugwireconnection.
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Problem
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
Theenginelosespower.
Theengineoverheats.
Themowerpullsleftorright(withlevers fullyforward).
Themachinedoesnotdrive.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theaircleanerisdirty.
3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Thecoolingnsandtheairpassages abovetheengineareplugged.
5.Theventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.
6.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.
7.Thereisdirt,water,orstalefuelisin thefuelsystem.
1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Thecoolingnsandairpassagesfor theengineareplugged.
1.Thetrackingneedsadjustment.1.Adjustthetracking.
2.Thetirepressureindrivetiresnot correct.
3.Thereverseindicatorandspeed controllinkageneedadjustment.
1.Thebypassvalveisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalve.
2.Thedriveorpumpbeltisworn,loose orbroken.
3.Thedriveorpumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.
4.Theidlerspringisbrokenormissing.4.Replacethespring.
5.Thehydraulicuidlevelislowortoo hot.
2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.
4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandtheairpassages.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Removetheobstructionsfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.
2.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.
3.Adjustthereverseindicatorandthe speedcontrollinkage.
2.Changethebelt.
5.Addhydraulicuidtoreservoirorletit cooldown.
Themachinevibratesabnormally .
Themachineproducesanunevencutting height.
Thebladesdonotrotate.
1.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.
2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
4.Thereisalooseenginepulley,idler pulley,orbladepulley.
5.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.
6.Thebladespindleisbent.
7.Thebeltisdamaged.7.Installnewbelt.
1.Theblade(s)is/arenotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).
2.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
3.Themowerdeckisnotlevel.
4.Theundersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.
5.Thetirepressureindrivetiresnot correct.
6.Thespacersareinthewronglocation.6.Positionthespacersunderhairpins.
7.Thetipsofadjacentbladesareatan unevencuttingheight.Bladestips shouldbeevenwithin3/16inchwhich isapproximately1bladethickness.
1.ThePTObeltisworn,loose,orbroken.1.Checkthebelttensionorreplacebelt
2.ThePTOshaftisnotconnected.2.ConnectthePTOshaft.
3.ThePTObeltisoffpulley.3.Checkthebeltfordamage.Installthe
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley .
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Levelthemowerdeckfromside-to-side andfront-to-rear.
5.Adjustthetirepressureinthedrive tires.
7.Replaceblades,spindlesand(or) checkfordamagetomowerdeck.
beltandcheckadjustingshaftsand beltguidesforcorrectposition.
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Schematics
WireDiagram(NotEFImachines)(Rev.A)
59
WireDiagram(EFImachines)(Rev.A)
60
HydraulicDiagram(Rev .A)
61
Notes:
62
Notes:
63
TheToroWarranty
ALimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)Contractor
Landscape
Equipment (LCE)
ConditionsandProductsCovered
TheToroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuanttoanagreement betweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchasertorepairtheT oroProducts listedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.
Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchase:
ProductsWarrantyPeriod
21in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse
1yearCommercialUse
3
•Engines
Honda–2years
Kawasaki–3years
30in.Mowers2yearsResidentialUse
1yearCommercialUse
3
•Engines
Mid-SizeWalk-BehindMowers
3
•Engines
GrandStand
3
•Engines
®
ZMaster
•Engines
ZMaster
•Engines ZMaster
•Engines
®
®
2000SeriesMowers
3
3000SeriesMowers
3
5000SeriesMowers
3
®
Mowers
Kawasaki–3years
2years
Kawasaki–3years
5yearsor1,200hours
3years
4yearsor500hours
3years
5yearsor1,200hours 3years 5yearsor1,200hours
KohlerCommand–2years
KohlerEFI–3years
®
ZMaster
•Engines
ZMaster
•Engines
ZMaster
•Engines
3
®
3
®
3
6000SeriesMowers
7000SeriesMowers
8000SeriesMowers
5yearsor1,200hours
Kawasaki–3years
5yearsor1,200hours
2years
2yearsor1,200hours
2years
AllMowers
•Battery90daysPartsandLabor
1yearPartsonly
•BeltsandTires90days
•Attachments1year
1
Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone
locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialwarrantywouldapply.
2
Whicheveroccursrst.
3
SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer .
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService
IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsorworkmanship, followthisprocedure:
1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeserviceattheir dealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat www.T oro.com.Youmayalsocallthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe 24-hourT oroDealerlocatorsystem.
2.Bringtheproductandyourproofofpurchase(salesreceipt)totheService Dealer.Thedealerwilldiagnosetheproblemanddetermineifitiscovered underwarranty.
3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’sanalysisorwith theassistanceprovided,contactusat:
ToroWarrantyCompany
811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth
Bloomington,MN55420-1 196
888-865-5676(U.S.Customers)
888-865-5691(Canadacustomers)
OwnerResponsibilities
YoumustmaintainyourT oroProductbyfollowingthemaintenanceprocedures describedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutinemaintenance,whetherperformedby adealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.
ItemsandConditionsNotCovered
Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystemcoverage andenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpresswarrantydoesnot coverthefollowing:
•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,lubricants,oil
changes,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpeningorwornblades,cable/linkage adjustments,orbrakeandclutchadjustments
•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear
•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglectedorrequires
replacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofpropermaintenance
•Pickupanddeliverycharges
•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorizedT oroService
Dealer
•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuelprocedure(consult
Operator'sManualformoredetails)
–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered
–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontainsmorethan
10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE
–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-useoverone
month
GeneralConditions
AllrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyanAuthorizedT oro ServiceDealerusingT oroapprovedreplacementparts.
NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliableforindirect, incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeuseoftheT oro Productscoveredbythiswarranty ,includinganycostorexpenseofproviding substituteequipmentorserviceduringreasonableperiodsofmalfunctionor non-usependingcompletionofrepairsunderthiswarranty.
Allimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantability(thattheproductistforordinaryuse) andtnessforuse(thattheproductistforaparticularpurpose)arelimitedto thedurationoftheexpresswarranty.
Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequentialdamages, orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheaboveexclusions andlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights whichvaryfromstatetostate.
CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada
CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguaranteepoliciesforyourcountry, province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguaranteeinformation,contacttheToroimporter.Ifallother remediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany .
AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oroDealer.
374-0252RevH
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