Toro 74395 Operator's Manual

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FormNo.3381-503RevB

TimeCutter

ZS5000TFRiding

Mower

ModelNo.74395—SerialNo.314000001andUp

Registeratwww.T oro.com. OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3381-503*B

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Thismachineisaride-on,rotary-bladelawnmowerintended

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tobeusedbyhomeownersinresidentialapplications.Itis primarilydesignedforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns. Itisnotdesignedforcuttingbrush,mowinggrassandother growthalongsidehighways,orforagriculturaluses.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemicalorchemicals

knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwithaspark arrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatetheengine onanyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered land.Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperateand maintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjuryand productdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperatingthe productproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comforproduct andaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,ortoregister yourproduct.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineT oroparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerorToro CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserialnumbersof yourproductready.Figure1identiesthelocationofthe modelandserialnumbersontheproduct.Writethenumbers inthespaceprovided.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadianICES-002.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentpartsand accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and safetyofthemachine.FailuretouseoriginalToro partscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.Making unauthorizedchangestotheengine,fuelorventing system,mayviolateEPAandCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,tires, belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponentswith originalToroparts.

Theenclosed informationregardingtheUSEnvironmentalProtection Agency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmissionControl Regulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,and warranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratorytestedbytheengine manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1995andratedto J2723.

Engine Owner's Man ual

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Undertheseat

1.Modelandserialnumberplate

Writetheproductmodelandserialnumbersinthespace below:

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2), whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol.

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial attention.

Contactusatwww.Toro.com.

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Contents

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

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

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

ToroRidingMowerSafety........................................6

SlopeIndicator.......................................................7

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................8

ProductOverview.........................................................12

Controls...............................................................12

Operation....................................................................14

AddingFuel...........................................................14

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel..................................15

BreakingInaNewMachine.....................................15

ThinkSafetyFirst...................................................15

StartingtheEngine.................................................16

OperatingtheBlades...............................................17

TestingtheSafety-interlockSystem...........................18

StoppingtheEngine...............................................18

Driving.................................................................19

StoppingtheMachine.............................................20

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut....................................21

AdjustingtheAnti-scalpRollers................................21

PositioningtheSeat................................................21

AdjustingtheMotion-controlLevers.........................22

PushingtheMachinebyHand..................................22

ConvertingtoSide-dischargeMode...........................23

OperatingTips......................................................25

Maintenance.................................................................26

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................26

PremaintenanceProcedures........................................27

RaisingtheSeat......................................................27

Lubrication...............................................................27

GreasingtheBearings.............................................27

EngineMaintenance..................................................28

ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................28

ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................28

ServicingtheSparkPlug..........................................30

CleaningtheCoolingSystem....................................31

FuelSystemMaintenance...........................................32

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuelFilter................................32

ElectricalSystemMaintenance....................................33

ChargingtheBattery...............................................33

ServicingtheFuses.................................................34

DriveSystemMaintenance.........................................35

CheckingtheTirePressure......................................35

ReleasingtheElectricBrake.....................................35

HydraulicSystemMaintenance....................................36

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel..............................36

ChangingtheHydraulic-systemOiland

Filters................................................................36

MowerMaintenance...................................................39

ServicingtheCuttingBlades.....................................39

LevelingtheMowerDeck........................................41

RemovingtheMower..............................................43

InstallingtheMower...............................................44

ReplacingtheGrassDeector..................................44

MowerBeltMaintenance............................................46

InspectingtheBelts................................................46

ReplacingtheMowerBelt........................................46

Cleaning...................................................................47

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower........................47

Storage........................................................................48

CleaningandStorage..............................................48

Troubleshooting...........................................................49

Schematics...................................................................51

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Safety

Improperuseormaintenancebytheoperatororowner canresultininjury.Toreducethepotentialforinjury,

complywiththesesafetyinstructions,andpayattentionto thesafetyalertsymbol,whichmeansCaution,Warning,or

Danger—“personalsafetyinstruction.”Failuretocomply withtheinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjuryor death.

Important:Thismachinewasmanufacturedaccording totheappropriateregulatorystandardsineffectatthe timeofmanufacture.Modifyingthismachineinany waymaycauseittobeoutofcompliancewiththose standardsandwiththeinstructionsinthisOperator’s Manual.Modicationstothismachineshouldonlybe madebyeitherthemanufactureroranAuthorizedToro Dealer.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet.Follow allsafetyinstructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsibleforaccidents orinjuriesoccurringtopeople,ordamagetoproperty.

Important:Theadditionofattachmentsmadeby othermanufacturersthatdonotmeetAmerican NationalStandardsInstitutecerticationwillcause noncomplianceofthismachine.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafetyinstructionsto avoidseriousinjuryordeath.

ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard B71.1-2012.AllthelanguagewithinthisANSIstandard appliestothismachine;however,duetotheapplicationof thestandardacrossmanydifferenttypesofproductssome statementscanseemgeneralormisleading.Intheseinstances, Torohasrenedthestatementtoconveythemeaningofthe standardwhilebettermatchingtheproductthisOperator's Manualpertains.Safetyinformationinadditiontothe instructionsfoundintheANSIstandardbelowcanbefound inToroRidingMowerSafetyattheendofthissection.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutelynecessary.

Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking up.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddonot

pointitatanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallorobstruction.Materialmayricochetbacktoward theoperator.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravel surfaces.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutdeector,discharge

coverorentiregrasscollectionsysteminplaceand working.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns.

Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechangingdirections.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn

offblades,setparkingbrake,stopengine,andremovekey beforedismounting.

•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stoptheengine,wait

forallpartstocometoacompletestopandremovethe keybeforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass catcheroruncloggingthedischargechute.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgoodarticial

light.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinuence

ofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthemower.

•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are

involvedinalargepercentageofridingmower-related injuries.Operatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilitytooperate theridingmowersafelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesand othersfromseriousinjury.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforanyapplication

ofcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.Iflightning

isseenorthunderisheardinthearea,donotoperate themachine;seekshelter.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsinthe

operator'smanualandonthemachinebeforestarting.

•Donotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunder

themachine.Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall times.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliarwiththe

instructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,etc.,

whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbytheblade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebeforemowing.

Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthearea.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland tip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath. Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoucannot backuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit,donotmowit.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthatchange

theoperatingangle,asroughterraincouldoverturnthe machine.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothavetostop

whileoperatingonaslope.

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•Donotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcauseslidingand lossofcontrol.

•Alwayskeepthedrivewheelsengagedwhengoingdown

slopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•Donotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.

fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecausethe

mowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoingdownhill.

Weighttransfertothefrontwheelsmaycausedrive wheelstoslipandcauselossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingonaslope.If

tireslosetraction,stopthemachine,disengagetheblades andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersorotherattachments.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachineandcause lossofcontrol.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot

ontheground.

•Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksor

water.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmernear

drop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe machineandthemowingactivity.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderthe

watchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,notthe operator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenterthe

area.

•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,look

behind,down,andside-to-sideforsmallchildren.

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.Theymay

falloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafe machineoperation.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepastmay

suddenlyappearinthemowingareaforanotherrideand berunoverorbackedoverbythemower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,theendofafenceorotherobjectsthatmayobscure vision.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer'srecommendation

forweightlimitsfortowedequipmentandtowingon slopes.Towedweightmustnotexceedtheweightofthe machine,operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,orinthe pullingmachineOperator’sManual.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycause

lossoftraction,increasedriskofrollover,andlossof control.Reducethetowedweightandslowdown.

•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthetowed

load.Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearofthe

machine.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,useextracare whenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.Theyareammable andthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources

ofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhentheengineis

running.Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere

thereisanopename,suchasnearawaterheateror furnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckor

trailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailer

andrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then refuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,rather thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltank

orcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilthefuelingis complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothingimmediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapandtighten

securely.

GeneralService:

•Neveroperateamachineinsideaclosedarea.Engine

exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,whichisanodorless, deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallythebladeattachment

bolts.Keepequipmentingoodcondition.

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•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofasafety

deviceortoreducetheprotectionprovidedbyasafety device.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris

build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillagefuelsoakeddebris. Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoring.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject.

Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththeengine

running.

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage

anddeterioration,whichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.Frequentlycheckcomponents andreplacewithmanufacturers'recommendedparts, whennecessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wraptheblade(s)or

weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently .Adjustand

serviceasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecalsas

necessary.

•UseonlygenuineTororeplacementpartstoensurethat

originalstandardsaremaintained.

ToroRidingMowerSafety

ThefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecictoToro productsorothersafetyinformationthatyoumustknowthat maynotbeincludedintheANSIstandards.

•Stoptheengine,movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutral

andoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagetheblade controlswitch,removekeybeforeanddisconnectspark plugwire(s)performinganyservice,repairs,maintenance oradjustments.

•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingawayfrom

attachmentdischargearea,undersideofmowerandany movingpartswhileengineisrunning.

•Donottouchequipmentorattachmentpartswhichmay

behotfromoperation.Allowtocoolbeforeattempting tomaintain,adjustorservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.Avoid

contactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protectyourface, eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparksand

amesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymaybe

voidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,useasingle,

full-widthramponly.Therampangleshouldnotexceed 15degrees.

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SlopeIndicator

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Figure3

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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SafetyandInstructional Decals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaofpotential danger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7009

1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithoutthe deector,dischargecover,orgrasscollectionsystemin place.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.

99-3943

1.Engine

106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Heightofcut

3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

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119-8814

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

121-2989

119-8815

1.Parkingposition4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

Manufacturer'sMark

1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery

1.Explosionhazard

2.Nore,opename,or smoking.

3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

6.Keepbystandersasafe distancefromthebattery.

7.Weareyeprotection; explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries

8.Batteryacidcancause blindnessorsevereburns.

withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.

10.Containslead;donot discard.

120-5470

1.Height-of-cut

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120-5468

1.Slowspeed

2.Fastspeed

120-2239

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.5.Warning—donotusesplitramps,useafullrampswhen

2.Warning—readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance;movethemotioncontrolleverstothepark (brake)position,removetheignitionkeyanddisconnectthe sparkplugwire.

3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,mowerblade;entanglement hazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefrom themachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keepdeector inplace.

transportingmachine.

6.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes—lossoftraction/control onaslope,disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO), proceedofftheslopeslowly.

7.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders,reversing; crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donotcarry passengers,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.

8.Tippinghazard—donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees, avoidsuddenandsharpturnswhileonslopes.

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121-0773

1.Fast

2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch

3.Slow

4.Choke

109-7076

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ProductOverview

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5 14 7

Figure4

1.Deector

2.Reardrivewheel

3.Height-of-cutlever7.Foot-assistlever(certain

4.Controlpanel

5.Motion-controllevers9.Engine13.Anti-scalproller

6.Operatorseat

modelsonly)

8.Fuel-tankcap12.Frontcasterwheel

Controls

BecomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsinFigure4and Figure5beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

10.Engineguard

11.Mowerdeck15.Hydraulicreservoir

14.SmartSpeed™lever

IgnitionSwitch

Theignitionswitchhas3positions:Off,Run,andStart.The keywillturntoStartandmovebacktoRunuponrelease. TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstoptheengine; however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleavingthemachine topreventsomeonefromaccidentallystartingtheengine (Figure5).

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandithasa continuous-variablesettingfromSlowtoFast(Figure5).

ChokeControl

PullupontheChokecontroluntilitstopstochokethe engine(Figure5).PushdownontheChokecontrolfor normalengineoperation

1.Throttle3.Blade-controlswitch

Figure5

ControlPanel

2.Ignitionswitch

(powertake-off)

4.Choke

Blade-controlSwitch(PowerTake-Off)

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades(

Figure5).

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Motion-controlLeversandParking

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BrakePosition

Themotion-controlleversarespeed-sensitivecontrolsof independent-wheelmotors.Movingaleverforwardor backwardturnsthewheelonthesamesideforwardorin reverse;wheelspeedisproportionaltotheamountthelever ismoved.Movethecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter totheparkposition,andexitthemachine(Figure18).Always positionthemotion-controlleversintotheparkposition whenyoustopthemachineorleaveitunattended.

SmartSpeed™ControlSystemLever

TheSmartSpeed™ControlSystemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition,givestheoperatorachoicetodrivethe machineat2speedranges—highandlow(Figure6).

Height-of-CutLever

Theheight-of-cutleverallowstheoperatortolowerand raisethedeckfromtheseatedposition.Whentheleveris movedup(towardtheoperator),thedeckisraisedfromthe ground,andwhenmoveddown(awayfromtheoperator),it isloweredtowardtheground.Onlyadjusttheheight-of-cut whilethemachineisnotmoving(Figure22).

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhenthe operatorisintheseatandtheignitionswitchisintheON position(Figure8).

Figure6

1.Smartspeedlever

Fuel-presenceWindow

Thefuelwindowlocatedontheleft-handsideofthemachine canbeusedtoverifythepresenceofgasolineinthetank (Figure7).

Figure8

1.Hourmeterlocationbehindtheseat

1.Fuel-presencewindow

Figure7

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine

fromthenormaloperatingposition.

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.Neverusegasolinethatcontains morethan10%ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15 (contains15%ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),or E85(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/orengine damagewhichmaynotbecoveredunderwarranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuelcontainers

overthewinterunlessafuelstabilizerisused.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan damageproperty.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbedbecauseinteriorcarpets orplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulatethe containerandslowthelossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment fromthetruckortrailerandrefueltheequipment withitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser nozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.

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.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystemin placeandinproperworkingcondition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor conditionerbottleopening.

•Avoidcontactwithskin;washoffspillagewith soapandwater.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetoprovide thefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysorless.

Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthefueltank bedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuelsystem,

whichcauseshardstarting

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining methanolorethanol.

Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.T ominimizethechance

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ofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuelstabilizer

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atalltimes.

3.Installthefuel-tankcapsecurely ,andtightenuntilit clicks.

FillingtheFuelTank

Ensurethattheengineisshutoffandthemotioncontrolsare intheparkedposition.

Important:Donotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltank tothebottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsthefueltoexpand.Overllingmayresultin fuelleakage,damagetotheengine,ordamagetothe emissionssystem.

1.Cleanaroundthefuel-tankcapandremovethecap.

Note:Youcanusethefuelwindowtoverifythe presenceofgasolinebeforellingthetank(

2.Slowlyaddgasolineuntilthefuelreachesthebaseof thellerneck(

Figure9).

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,checktheoil levelintheenginecrankcase;refertoCheckingtheEngine-oil Level(page28).

BreakingInaNewMachine

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

ThinkSafetyFirst

OperatingSafety

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsanddecals inthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformationcouldhelp you,yourfamily ,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

Figure9

1.Fuel-tankcap

2.Fillopening5.Fuelwindow

3.Fillerneck

4.Baseofthellerneck(do

notllpasthere)

6.Endofthefueltank

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.

Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death,or drowning.

Alossoftractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducethespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.

Figure10

1.Fillopening3.Fuel

2.Baseofthellerneck(do

notllpasthere)

4.Emptyspace(forfuel expansion)

•Attachmentschangethehandlingcharacteristics ofthemachine.Useextracautionwhenusing attachmentswiththemachine.

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2.Useawalk-behindmower and/orhandtrimmernear drop-offsandwater.

Figure11

3.Water

UnderstandingtheSafety-interlock System

WARNING

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnectedor damaged,themachinecouldoperateunexpectedly causingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches daily,andreplaceanydamagedswitchesbefore operatingthemachine.

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedtopreventtheengine fromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotion-controlleversareintheparkposition.

Thesafety-interlocksystemalsoisdesignedtostoptheengine wheneverthecontrolleversareoutoftheparkpositionand yourisefromtheseat.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof85 dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearingloss throughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Theuseofprotectiveequipmentforeyes,ears,feet,andhead isrecommended.

Figure12

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseatandmovethemotioncontrols outwardtotheparkposition.

2.Movethethrottletothefastposition(

3.Disengagethebladesbymovingtheblade-control switchtoOff(Figure13).

Figure13).

Figure13

1.Throttle

4.PullupontheChokecontrolbeforestartingacold engine(Figure14).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequirechoking.

2.Blade-controlswitch—Off position

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Figure15

1.Controlpanel4.Slow

2.Throttle

3.Fast

5.Chokecontrol

5.TurntheignitionkeytoStarttoenergizethestarter (Figure15).

Note:Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.

Important:Donotengagethestarterformore

than10secondsatatime.Iftheenginefailsto start,allowa60-secondcool-downperiodbetween attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscan damagethestartermotor.

1.Controlpanel4.Off

2.Chokecontrol

3.Ignitionkey

5.Run

6.Start

6.Aftertheenginestarts,pushdownontheChoke control(

Figure15).

Note:Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,pulluponthe Chokecontrolandlettheenginerunforafewseconds. ThenpushdownontheChokecontrol.Repeatthis asrequired.

OperatingtheBlades

Theblade-controlswitch,representedbyapowertake-off (PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengagespowertothemower blades.Thisswitchcontrolspowertoanyattachmentsthat drawpowerfromtheengine,includingthemowerdeckand cuttingblades.

EngagingtheBlades

Important:Donotengagethebladeswhenparkedin

tallgrass.Beltorclutchdamagecanoccur.

1.Releasepressureonthemotion-controlleversand placethemachineinneutral.

2.MovethethrottletotheFastposition.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottlein theFastposition.

3.Pullupontheblade-controlswitchtomoveittothe Onposition,andengagetheblades(

Figure16).

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Figure16

1.Controlpanel2.Blade-controlswitch—On position

TestingtheSafety-interlock System

Testthesafety-interlocksystembeforeyouusethemachine eachtime.Ifthesafetysystemdoesnotoperateasdescribed below,haveanAuthorizedServiceDealerrepairthesafety systemimmediately.

1.Whilesittingontheseat,withthecontrolleversinpark position,andmovetheblade-controlswitchtoOn.

2.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff.

4.Moveeithermotion-controllevertothecenter, unlockedposition.

5.Trystartingtheengine;theengineshouldnotcrank.

6.Repeatwiththeothermotion-controllever.

7.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff,andlockthemotion-controlleversin theparkposition.

DisengagingtheBlades

Pushdownontheblade-controlswitchtomoveittotheOff position,anddisengagetheblades(Figure17).

Figure17

1.Controlpanel2.Blade-controlswitch—Off

8.Starttheengine.

9.Whiletheengineisrunning,engagetheblade-control switch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat.

Note:Theengineshouldstop.

10.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchtoOff,andlockthemotion-controlleversin theparkposition.

11.Starttheengine.

12.Whiletheengineisrunning,movethemotion-control leverstothecenter,unlockedposition,engagethe blade-controlswitch,andriseslightlyfromtheseat.

Note:Theengineshouldstop.

StoppingtheEngine

1.MovethethrottlelevertotheSlowposition.

2.Lowertheenginespeedtoidlespeed,andallowitto runforatleastoneminute.

3.Disengagethebladesbymovingtheblade-control switchtoOff(Figure17).

4.TurntheignitionkeytoOff(Figure15)andremove thekey.

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Driving

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Drivingthemachinebenetsfromanunderstandingof whatzero-turn-radiusmowermeans.Thedrivewheelsturn independently,poweredbyhydraulicmotorsoneachaxle; henceonesidecanturninreversewhiletheotherturns forwardcausingthemachinetospinratherthanturn.This vastlyimprovesthemachinemaneuverabilitybutmayrequire someadjustmentiftheoperatorisunfamiliar.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Theoperator maylosecontrolofthemachineandcausepersonal injuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,locatedbelowthe operatingposition(Figure19),givestheoperatorachoiceto drivethemachineat2groundspeedranges—highandlow .

Figure19

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedasmeasured inrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placingthethrottlecontrol intheFastpositioncanbebestforperformance.Formost applications,operatinginthefull-throttlepositionisdesirable.

1.Smart-speedlever

Tochangespeeds:

1.Movethemotioncontrolleverstoneutralandoutward totheparkposition;disengagethebladecontrolswitch.

WARNING

Removingyourhandsfromthemotion-control leverswhilethemachineisinmotioncan resultinalossofcontrolcausingharmtoyou orbystanders.

Alwaysstopthemachineandmovethe motion-controlleverstotheparkposition beforeadjustingtheSmartSpeed™Control System.

2.Adjustthelevertothedesiredposition.

1.Park(brake)position

2.Center,unlockposition

Figure18

3.Forward

4.Backward

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DrivingBackward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotion-controllevers forward(Figure18).

Figure20

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure18).

Toturn,releasepressureonthemotion-controllever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure18).

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,lookbehindyouanddown,asyou slowlypullthemotion-controlleversrearward(Figure

21).

Figure21

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motion-controllevers(Figure21).

Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotion-control levertowardthedirectionyouwanttoturn.

Tostop,pushthemotion-controlleverstoneutral.

Thefartheryoumovethemotion-controlleversin eitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewillmovein thatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotion-controlleverstoneutral.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotion-controlleversto neutralandoutwardtotheparkposition,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,ensurethethrottleisintheFast position,andturntheignitionkeytooff.

Note:Remembertoremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitch.

WARNING

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhileitis unattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motion-controlleversoutwardtotheparkposition whenleavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

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AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

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Height-of-cutiscontrolledbytheleverlocatedtotherightof theoperatingposition(Figure22).

1.Pullupandinwardonthelevertomoveittothe desiredcuttingposition.

2.Onceatthedesiredcuttingposition,slowlylowerthe leveruntilitengagestheposition.

Thetransportpositionisthehighestheight-of-cutpositionor cuttingheight,114mm(4.5inches)asshownin

Figure22.

Figure23

1.Anti-scalproller3.Flangenut

2.Bolt4.Holespacing

PositioningtheSeat

Whilesittingintheoperator’sposition,raisethe seat-adjustmentleverslightly,andmovetheseatforwardor backwardtothedesiredposition(Figure24).

Figure22

1.Height-of-cutlever3.114mm(4.5

2.Height-of-cutpositions

inches)—Transport position

AdjustingtheAnti-scalp Rollers

Wheneveryouchangetheheight-of-cut,adjusttheheight oftheanti-scalprollers.

Note:Adjusttheanti-scalprollers,sotherollersdonot touchthegroundinnormal,atmowingareas.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch(PTO),movethe motion-controlleverstotheneutral-lockposition,and settheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Adjusttheanti-scalprollerstomatchtheclosest height-of-cutposition(

Figure23).

Figure24

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AdjustingtheMotion-control

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Levers

PushingtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,anddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotion-controlleverscanbeadjustedhigherorlowerfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethe2boltsholdingthecontrollevertothe control-armshaft(Figure25).

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes.

3.Securetheleverwiththe2bolts(Figure25).

Figure25

1.Control-armshaft3.Slotted,upperhole

2.Controllever

4.Bolt

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,andwaitforallmovingparts tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonbothsidesof theengine.

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekeyhole anddowntolocktheminplace(

Note:Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.

5.Movethemotion-controlleversinwardtotheneutral positionandturntheignitionkeytotheRunposition.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

Note:Themachineisnowabletobepushedbyhand.

Figure26).

4.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotion-controlleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollevertothe control-armshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthecontrol leverforeoraft(Figure25).Tightenbothboltsto securethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrollever.

PushingtheMachinebyHand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.Donot

towthemachine,becausedamagemayoccur.

Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,andtopush themachine,theignitionkeyneedstobeintheRunposition. Thebatteryneedstobechargedandfunctioningforthe electricbraketobedisengage.

Figure26

1.Bypass-leverlocations

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeenreturnedto theStoppositiontoavoiddrainingthebatterycharge.

Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrakemay stillbeengaged.Ifnecessary,theelectricbrakecanbereleased manually;refertoReleasingtheElectricBrake(page35).

3.Leverpositionforpushing themachine

OperatingtheMachine

Movethebypassleversrearwardthroughthekeyholeand downtolocktheminplaceasshowninFigure26.

Note:Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.

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ConvertingtoSide-discharge

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Mode

WARNING

Openholesinthemowerdeckexposeyouand otherstothrowndebris.Debristhrownoutofthe holesinthemowerdeckcancauseinjury.

•Neveroperatethemowerdeckwithouthardware mountedinallholesinthemowerdeck.

•Installhardwareinthemountingholeswhen youremoveabafe.

1.Stoptheengineandremovetheignitionkey.

2.Removethemowerdeck;refertoRemovingtheMower (page43).

3.Turnthemowerdeckupsidedown.

4.Removetheexistingmowerbladesinstalledonyour mowerdeck;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page41).

5.Removeanydebrisandgrassclippingsfromthe undersideofthemowerdeck.

6.Removetheleft-handbafefromthemowerdeck,and plugtheopenholeswithnutsandbolts(Figure27).

Figure28

Thedeectorhasbeenremovedforthepurposeof

clarity.

1.Flangenut4.Weldedposts

2.Carriagebolt

3.Right-handbafe

8.RemovetheRecycler

5.Plugtheholeswithnuts andboltshere.

bracketfromthemowerdeck

(Figure29).

Figure27

1.Locknut

2.Weldedposts4.Plugtheholeswithnuts

3.Leftbafe

andboltshere.

7.Removetheright-handbafefromthemowerdeck, andplugtheopenholeswithnutsandbolts(Figure28).

Figure29

1.Recyclerbracket

9.Installthecutoffbafe(suppliedwiththemower)at theside-dischargeopeningonthemowerdeck(Figure

30).

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Figure30

1.Cutoffbafe

10.Foroptimumperformanceinsidedischargemode, installtheside-dischargeblades;refertoInstallingthe Blades(page41).

Note:ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerforthe correctblades.

11.Installthemowerdeck;refertoInstallingtheMower (page44).

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OperatingTips

UsingtheFastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,operate theengineattheFastthrottleposition.Airisrequiredto thoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsettheheight-of-cut solowastototallysurroundthemowerbyuncutgrass. Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthemowerfreefromuncut grass,whichallowsairtobedrawnintothemower.

UsingtheSmartSpeed™Control System

TheSmartSpeed™Control-Systemlever,locatedbelow theoperatingposition,givestheoperatorachoicetodrive themachineat2speedranges—highandlow.Anoperator canbenetfromthelowerspeedsettingwhenmaneuvering themachineintightspacesoroperatingarounddelicate landscapes.Thelowsettingcanalsobeusedtooperatethe machineatahighthrottlesettingandbladespeed,whilestill beingabletoreducethegroundspeedtoincreasethequality ofcut.

CuttingLongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylongerthan normal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeofmoisture,raisethe cuttingheighthigherthanusualandcutthegrassatthis setting.Thencutthegrassagainusingthelower,normal setting.

Stopping

Ifthemachine'sforwardmotionmustbestoppedwhile mowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydropontoyour lawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviouslycutareawiththe bladesengagedoryoucandisengagethemowerdeckwhile movingforward.

KeepingtheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthemower aftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinsidethemower, cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecomeunsatisfactory.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethatthe cuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpanyuneven ground.However,thecuttingheightusedinthepastis generallythebestonetouse.Whencuttinggrasslongerthan sixinchestall,youmaywanttocutthelawntwicetoensure anacceptablequalityofcut.

Cutting1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.Cutting morethanthatisnotrecommendedunlessgrassissparse,or itislatefallwhengrassgrowsmoreslowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatethemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhichenhances decompositionandfertilization.

MowingatCorrectIntervals

Normally,mowevery4days.But,remember,grassgrowsat differentratesatdifferenttimes.Sotomaintainthesame cuttingheight,whichisagoodpractice,andmowmoreoften inearlyspring.Asthegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer, mowlessfrequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight,thenmowagain2 dayslateratalowerheightsetting.

MaintainingtheBlade(s)

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseasonbecause asharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthe grassblades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownat theedges,whichslowsgrowthandincreasesthechanceof disease.Checkthemowerbladesaftereachuseforsharpness, andforanywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpen thebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineTororeplacementblade.

AvoidingCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthemower youpreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheighttoensurethat uneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

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Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst8hours

Aftertherst50hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse

Every25hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

Every400hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changetheoilandltersforthehydraulicsystem,andbleedthesystem.

•Checkthesafety-interlocksystem.

•Checktheengine-oillevel.

•Cleantheair-intakescreen.

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamage.

•Cleanthemower-deckhousing.

•Greaseallthelubricationpoints.

•Checktirepressure.

•Checktheoillevelintheexpansiontank.

•Checkthebeltsforwearorcracks.

•Servicethepaperelement(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Changetheengineoil(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Checkthesparkplug(s).

•Replacethein-linefuellter.

•Replacethepaperelement(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions).

•Changetheoillter(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

•Changetheoilandltersforthehydraulicsystem,andbleedthesystem.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectbatterycables.

Beforestorage

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Important:Refertoyourengineoperator'smanualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

CAUTION

Ifyouleavethekeyintheignitionswitch,someonecouldaccidentlystarttheengineandseriouslyinjure youorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionanddisconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbeforeyoudoany maintenance.Setthewireasidesothatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthesparkplug.

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Premaintenance

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Lubrication

Procedures

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedinthepark position.Lifttheseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraisingtheseat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seat-adjustmentbolts

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greaseallthelubrication

points.

GreaseType:No.2GeneralPurpose,Lithium-BaseGrease

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,anddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure31andFigure32)with arag.

Note:Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthefront ofthetting(s).

Figure31

1.Frontcastertire

Figure32

Locatedontheseat-panunderside

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance

2.Checkthetirepressure every25operatinghours

3.Greaseevery25operating hours

4.Engine

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure31and Figure32).

5.Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntilgreasebeginsto oozeoutofthebearings.

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EngineMaintenance

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SAE 40

SAE 30

SAE 10W– 30/ SAE 10W– 40

-20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100

-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40

°F

°C

STARTING TEMPERA TURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

SAE 5W– 20

ServicingtheAirCleaner

Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequently(everyfew

hours)ifoperatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

Important:Nevercleanthepaperelementwith pressurizedairorliquids,suchassolvent,gas, orkerosene.Replacethepaperelementifitis damagedorcannotbecleanedthoroughly.

ServicingtheEngineOil

RemovingthePaperElement

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch(PTO).

2.Movethemotion-controlleverstothebrakeposition, stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheair-cleanercovertopreventdirtfrom gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.

4.Liftthecover,andremovethehoseclampsecuringthe air-cleanerassemblytotheengine(

5.Loosenthehoseclampandremovethepaperelement (Figure33).

Figure33).

OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSF,SG,SH,SJ,orSL)

CrankcaseCapacity:withalterchange,2.1L(70oz);

withoutalterchange,1.8L(61oz)

Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.

Figure34

Note:Usingmulti-gradeoils(5W-20,10W -30,and10W -40)

willincreaseoilconsumption.Checktheoillevelmore frequentlywhenusingthem.

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.

WARNING

Figure33

1.Cover

2.Paperelement

3.Hoseclamp

CleaningthePaperElement

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Servicethepaper

Every200hours/Yearly(whichevercomes rst)—Replacethepaperelement(moreoftenin dusty,dirtyconditions).

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfacetoremovedust anddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,anddamage totheseal.

element(moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions).

Contactwithhotsurfacesmaycausepersonal injury.

Keephands,feet,face,clothing,andotherbody partsawaythemuferandotherhotsurfaces.

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil, becausedamagetotheenginemayresult.Donotrun enginewithoilbelowtheLowmark,becausetheengine maybedamaged.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,stoptheengine,engageparking brake,andremovethekey.

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscool,so theoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outoftheengine, cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapanddipstickbefore removingit(

Figure35).

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partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure36

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ChangingtheEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst8hours—Changetheengine

oil.

Every100hours—Changetheengineoil(moreoften industy ,dirtyconditions).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecyclingcenter.

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoassuretheoildrains completely.

2.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position(

Figure36).

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4.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespeciedoil

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intothellertubeandslowlyaddtheadditionaloilto bringittotheFullmark(Figure37).

Figure37

Figure38

ChangingtheEngine-oilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Changetheoillter

(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions).

Note:Changetheengine-oilltermorefrequentlywhen operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.

1.Draintheoilfromtheengine;refertoChangingthe EngineOil(page29).

2.Changetheengineoillter(Figure38).

Note:Ensurethattheoil-ltergaskettouchesthe engineandthenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

3.Fillthecrankcasewiththepropertypeofnewoil;refer toChangingtheEngineOil(page29).

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Checkthesparkplug(s).

Makesuretheairgapbetweenthecenterandsideelectrodes iscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.Useaspark-plug wrenchforremovingandinstallingthesparkplug(s)anda gappingtool/feelergaugetocheckandadjusttheairgap. Installanewsparkplug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:NGKBPR4ES(orequivalent)

AirGap:0.76mm(0.03inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.DisengagethePTO ,movethemotion-controlleversto

theneutral-lockedposition,andsettheparkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

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Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthesparkplug, blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedairisusually themosteffectivemethodforcleaning.Thesparkplug ismostaccessiblewhentheblowerhousingisremoved forcleaning.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).Always

replacethesparkplug(s)whenithas:ablackcoating, wornelectrodes,anoilylm,orcracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,theengineis operatingproperly .Ablackcoatingontheinsulatorusually meanstheaircleanerisdirty.

InstallingtheSparkPlug

Tightenthesparkplug(s)to22N-m(16ft-lb).

Figure41

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

Setthegapto0.76mm(0.030inch).

Figure40

Cleantheair-intakescreenfromgrassanddebrisbeforeeach use.

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethecontrol leverstotheneutral-lockedposition,andapplythe parkingbrake.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Removetheair-intakescreen,theair-cleanercover,and thefanhousing.

4.Cleandebrisandgrassfromtheparts.

5.Installtheair-intakescreen,air-cleanercover,andthe fanhousing.

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4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherandslide themawayfromthelter(Figure42).

Maintenance

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyou,others,andcan damageproperty.

•Performanyfuel-relatedmaintenancewhenthe engineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinanopenarea. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,andstay awayfromanopenameorwhereasparkmay ignitethegasolinefumes.

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuel Filter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Replacethein-linefuel

lter.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthefuelline.

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterwiththeow-directionarrow comingfromthefueltankandpointingtotheengine.

7.Movethehoseclampsclosetothelter( tosecureitinplace.

Figure42)

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Locatethefuellteronthesideoftheengine(Figure

42).

Figure42

1.Fuellinefromtank

2.In-linefuellter

3.Flowdirectionarrow

4.Fuellinetoengine

5.Hoseclamp

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Maintenance

WARNING

Incorrectbattery-cableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto

WARNING

explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,

chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia

tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.

Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshortagainst metalmachinecomponentscausingsparks.Sparks cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,resulting inpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,donot allowthebatteryterminalstotouchanymetal partsofthemachine.

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

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

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable.

6.Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthebattery post(Figure43).

Note:Retainallfasteners.

7.Removethebatteryhold-down( batteryfromthebatterytray .

Figure43),andliftthe

•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Raisetheseattoaccessthebattery.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcablefromthe batterypost(

Note:Retainallfasteners.

Figure43).

Figure43

1.Battery

2.Positive(+)batterypost

3.Bolt,washer,andnut7.Batteryhold-down

4.Terminalboot

5.Negative(–)batterypost

6.Wingnut,washer,andbolt

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ServicingtheFuses

ServiceInterval:Beforestorage—Chargethebatteryand

disconnectbatterycables.

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto theBattery(page33)

2.Chargethebatteryforaminimumof1hourat6to 10amps.

Note:Donotoverchargethebattery.

3.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthecharger leadsfromthebatteryposts(

Figure44

Figure44).

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe

Removing

component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Fusetype:

•Main—F1-30amp,blade-type

•ChargeCircuit—F2-25amp,blade-type

1.Removethescrewssecuringthecontrolpaneltothe machine.

Note:Retainallfasteners.

2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwiring harnessandfuseblock(

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit (Figure45).

Figure45).

1.Positive(+)batterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Negative(–)batterypost4.Black(–)chargerlead

Note:Donotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetray(Figure43).

2.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe positive(red)batterycabletothepositive(+)battery terminal.

3.Usingthefastenerspreviouslyremoved,installthe negativebatterycabletothenegative(-)battery terminal.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure43).

6.Lowertheseat.

Figure45

1.Main—30amp

2.Chargecircuit—25amp

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition.

Note:Usethescrewsremovedpreviouslytosecure thepaneltothemachine.

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Maintenance

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

Theelectricbrakereleasesbymanuallyrotatingthelinkarms forward.Oncetheelectricbrakeisenergizedthebrakewill reset.

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checktirepressure.

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.Check thepressureatthevalvestem(Figure46).Checkthetires whentheyarecoldtogetthemostaccuratepressurereading.

Refertothemaximumpressuresuggestedbythetire manufactureronthesidewallofthecasterwheeltires.

Inatethereardrive-wheeltiresto82kPa(12psi).

Figure46

1.Valvestem

Toreleasethebrake:

1.Locatetheshaftontheelectricbrakewherethe brake-linkarmsareconnected(Figure47).

2.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

Figure47

1.Brake-linkarmontheelectric-brake-controlmodule

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Maintenance

HydraulicSystemOilSpecication

OilType:ToroHYPR-OIL®500or20W -50motoroil.

SystemCapacity:approximately4.5L(152oz)witha

lterchange.

CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checktheexpansionreservoir,andifnecessary,addthe speciedoiltotheFULLCOLDline.

Changingthe Hydraulic-systemOiland Filters

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hours

Important:Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntilthe oilremainsattheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafter purging.

can r esult in ir r epara ble dama ge to the transaxle dri v e system.

Note:Thelterandoilarechangedatthesametime.Do notusethesameoilmorethanonce.Oncethenewlteris

installed,andtheoilisadded,anyairinthesystemmustbe purged.

RemovingHydraulic-systemFilters

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,allow

F ailur e to pr oper l y perf or m this pr ocedur e

theenginetocool,removethekey ,andengagethe parkingbrake.

Figure48

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.Fullcoldline

2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportitwithjack stands(orequivalentsupport)justhighenoughto allowthedrivewheelstoturnfreely .

Figure49

1.Jackingpoints

3.Removethenutsholdingthetransaxlesupportinplace (Figure50).

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1 2 3

2 1

Figure50

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Note:Itisimportantthatnodirtorcontamination enterhydraulicsystem.

7.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchtheoilthat drainswhenthelterandventplugsareremoved.

8.Locateandremovetheventplugoneachtransmission.

9.Unscrewtheltertoremoveit,andallowtheoilto drainfromthedrivesystem.

10.Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

1.Nut(5/16inch)(27to33 ft-lb)

2.Nut(3/8inch)(15to19 ft-lb)

3.Transaxlesupport

4.Locatethelterandlterguardsoneachtransaxle drivesystem(Figure51).

5.Removethe3screwssecuringthelterguardand guard.

1.Transaxledrive

2.Oillter

3.Filterguard

Rightsideshown

Figure51

4.Screws

5.Ventplug

6.Carefullycleantheareaaroundlters.

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InstallingtheHydraulic-systemFilters

3/4

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1.Applyathincoatofthespeciedoilonthesurfaceof therubbersealofeachlter.

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntiltherubbersealcontacts thelteradapter,thentightenthelteranadditional 3/4-to-1fullturn.

3.Repeatthisfortheotherlter.

4.Usingthe3screws,installandsecurethelterguards overeachlteraspreviouslyremoved.

5.Installthetransaxlesupport;referto correcttorquevaluesforthenutsandbolts.

Note:Ensurethatthetransaxlesupportisinstalled (Figure50).

6.Verifythattheventplugsareremovedbeforeadding theoil.

7.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneoftheventplug holes.

8.Stopandinstallthatventplug.

9.Torquetheplugto20N-m(180in-lb).

10.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untiloilcomesoutoftheremainingventplugholeon thesecondtransmission.

11.Stopandinstallthatventplug.

12.Torquetheplugto20N-m(180in-lb).

13.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansionreservoir untilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.

Figure50forthe

Figure52

14.Proceedto

Important:Failuretoperformthe

Hy draulic System

hydraulicltersandtheoilcanresultinirreparable damagetothetransaxledrivesystem.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem(page39).

Bleeding the

procedureafterchangingthe

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BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Entertheoperator'sposition,starttheengine,move thethrottlecontrolaheadtothe1/2throttleposition, anddisengageparkingbrake.

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushingthe

machineposition;refertoPushingtheMachine byHand(page22).Withthebypassvalves openandtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe motion-controlleversinbothforwardandreverse (5or6times).

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

themachineposition.Withthebypassvalve closedandtheenginerunning,slowlymovethe directionalcontrolinbothforwardandreverse directions(5to6times).

C.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespeciedoilasuntil itreachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.

2.Repeatstep1untilalloftheairiscompletelypurged fromthesystem.

Note:Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoise levelsandmovessmoothlyforwardandreversesat normalspeeds,thenthetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

3.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoironelast time.AddthespeciedoilasuntilitreachestheFULL COLDlineontheexpansionreservoirifnecessary.

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason,because sharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blades.Tearingandshreddingturnsgrassbrownattheedges, whichslowsgrowth,andincreasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforany wearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpenthe bladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineT ororeplacementblade.For convenientsharpeningandreplacement,youmaywantto keepextrabladesonhand.

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe blade-controlswitch,movethemotion-controlleversoutward totheparkposition,stoptheengine,andremovethekey .

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Checkthe

cuttingblades.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure53).

Note:Iftheedgesarenotsharporhavenicks,remove andsharpentheblades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades (page41).

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea(Figure

53).

Note:Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear,oraslot forminginthisarea(item3inFigure53),immediately installanewblade.

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Figure53

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1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfaceforthe

followingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position;alsoconsideredthe'transport'position.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedgloves,orotheradequate handprotection,slowlyrotatethebladetobemeasure intoapositionthatallowseffectivemeasurementofthe distancebetweenthecuttingedgeandthelevelsurface themachineison(Figure54).

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure55).

Figure55

1.Blade(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandthesurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degrees,sothattheopposing cuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition(

Figure56).

Figure56

1.Blade(sidepreviouslymeasured)

2.Measurement(positionusedpreviously)

Figure54

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurface (Figure57).

Note:Thevarianceshouldbenomorethan3mm (1/8inch).

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Figure57

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1.Oppositebladeedge(inpositionformeasuring)

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(B)

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreaterthan

3mm(1/8inch),replacethebladewithanew blade;refertoRemovingtheBlades(page41)and InstallingtheBlades(page41).

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanewone, andthedimensionobtainedcontinuestoexceed 3mm(1/8inch),thebladespindlecouldbebent. ContactanAuthorizedToroDealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,movetothe

nextblade.

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,ifthe bladeisoutofbalance,orifthebladeisbent.T oensure optimumperformanceandcontinuedsafetyconformance ofthemachine,usegenuineTororeplacementblades. Replacementbladesmadebyothermanufacturersmayresult innon-conformancewithsafetystandards.

1.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-paddedglove.

2.Removethebladebolt,thecurvedwasher,andthe bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure58).

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothendsof theblade(Figure59).

Note:Maintaintheoriginalangle.

Note:Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesameamount

ofmaterialisremovedfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure59

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitonablade balancer(Figure60).

Note:Ifthebladestaysinahorizontalposition,the bladeisbalanced,andcanbeused.

Note:Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesomemetaloff theendofthesailareaonly(

Figure60

1.Blade2.Balancer

Figure59).

3.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure58).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblademustbe pointingupwardtowardtheinsideofthemowerto ensurepropercutting.

2.Installthebladestiffener,thecurvedwasher(cupped sidetowardtheblade),andthebladebolt(Figure58).

3.Torquethebladeboltto47to88N-m(35to65ft-lb).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethatthemowerdeckislevelanytimeyou installthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyour lawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentbladespriorto

Figure58

1.Sailareaoftheblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bolt

leveling;anybentbladesmustberemovedandreplaced;refer toCheckingforBentBlades(page40)beforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderst,thenthe front-to-rearslopecanbeadjusted.

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•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•All4tiresmustbeproperlyinated;refertoChecking

theTirePressure(page35).

LevelingtheMowerfromSide-to-Side

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside.Checkthe side-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthemower,orwhenyou seeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Checktheairpressureofall4tires;refertoChecking theTirePressure(page35).

4.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe76mm(3inches) position.

5.Carefullyrotatetheblade(s)sidetoside(Figure61). Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesandthe atsurface(Figure61).Ifbothmeasurementsarenot within5mm(3/16inch),anadjustmentisrequired; continuewiththisprocedure.

9.Stopthedeckattheadjustedposition,andtightenthe sidelockingnutonthehangerbrackettoholdthenew position(Figure62).

10.Tightentherearlockingnutonthehangerbracket.

11.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthefront-to-rear bladeslope;referto

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade

Slope(page42).

Figure62

1.Hangerbracket4.Eccentric-adjustmentplate

2.Rearlockingnut

3.Sidelockingnut6.Socketwrenchwitha

5.Socketwrenchhole

3/8-inchextension

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade

Figure61

1.Bladessidetoside

2.Sailareaoftheblade

3.Outsidecuttingedges

4.Measurehere

6.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

7.Loosen,butdonotremove,therearlockingnutonthe hangerbracket(

8.Loosenthesidelockingnutonthehangerbracket justenoughtoallowtheeccentricplatetobeadjusted (Figure62).

Note:Usea3/8inchdriveextensiononasocket wrenchtomanipulatetheeccentricplate.Usethe wrenchtorepositiontheheightofthemowerdeckand adjustitsothatthemeasurementstakeninstep within5mm(3/16inch).

Figure62).

5are

Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan7.9mm (5/16inch)lowerthantherearofthemower,adjusttheblade levelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevel.If youhavenotcheckedthesetting,refertoLevelingthe MowerfromSide-to-Side(page42).

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4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfrontto

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rear(Figure63).

9.Continueadjustingthenutuntilthefrontbladetipis

1.6to7.9mm(1/16to5/16inch)lowerthantherear bladetip(

Figure63).

10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrectcheckthe side-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain;refertoLeveling theMowerfromSide-to-Side(page42).

RemovingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

Figure63

MowerDeckswith3Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurefromthetipofthe bladetotheatsurface here.

2.Outsidecuttingedges

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheatsurface (Figure63).

Note:Ifthefrontbladetipisnot1.6to7.9mm(1/16 to5/16inch)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjustthe frontlocknut.

6.Toadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotatethe adjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower(Figure64).

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

4.Removethehairpin-cotterpinfromthefrontsupport rod,andremovetherodfromthedeckbracket(Figure

65).

Figure65

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

Figure64

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

5.Carefullylowerthefrontofthemowerdecktothe ground.

6.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearof

7.Toraisethefrontofthemower,tightentheadjustment nut.T olowerthefrontofthemower,loosenthe adjustmentnut.

8.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslopeagain.

therearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefullytothe ground(

Figure66).

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ReplacingtheGrassDeector

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Inspectthegrass

deectorfordamage.

WARNING

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

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstalla mulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrasscollection system.

Figure66

1.Mowerdeck

2.Hangerbracket

7.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.

8.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

3.Rearliftrod

InstallingtheMower

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

Inspectthegrassdeectorfordamagebeforeeachuse. Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthedeector bracketandslidetherodoutoftheweldeddeck brackets,thespring,andthedischargedeector(Figure

2.Removethedamagedorworndischargedeector.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethehanger bracketsovertherearliftrod(

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeckwith theclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure65).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;referto ReplacingtheMowerBelt(page46).

Figure66).

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Figure68

Figure67

1.Rod4.Deckbrackets

2.Spring5.Springinstalledoverthe

3.Deector

rod

3.Positionthenewdischargedeectorwiththebracket endsbetweentheweldedbracketsonthedeck(Figure

68).

4.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod.

5.PositionthespringontherodasshowninFigure68, sotheshorterspringendiscomingfromundertherod beforethebendandgoingovertherodasitreturns fromthebend.

1.Rodandspringassembly installed

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

3.Rod(shortend)moved behindmowerbracket

4.Shortend—retainedby themowerbracket.

7.Securetherodandthespringassemblybytwistingit, sotheshortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehindthe frontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure68).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe spring-loadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefulldown position.

6.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitintothe notchonthedeectorbracket(

Figure68).

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3 2 5

1 3

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Checkthebeltsforwear

orcracks.

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,orany otherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalledandcan causepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslippingwhen cuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,andcracksare signsofawornmowerbelt.Replacethemowerbeltifanyof theseconditionsareevident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure69

1.Idlerpulley5.Enginepulley

2.Mowerbelt

3.Outsidepulley

4.Spring

5.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure69).

6.Spring-removaltool

7.Mower-deckhandles

3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcuttingpositionof 38mm(1-1/2inches).

4.Usingaspringremovaltool(T oropartno.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhooktoremove tensionontheidlerpulleyandrollthebeltoffofthe pulleys(

Figure69).

6.Usingaspringremovaltool(T oropartno.92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookandplacing tensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt(Figure69).

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9.Runthemoweragainfor1to3minutestoremove excesswater.

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse—Cleanthemower-deck

housing.

Washtheundersideofthemoweraftereachusetoprevent grassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionandclipping dispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutwardtothepark position,stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitfor allmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh(

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashouttting O-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasierandprotect theO-ring.

Figure70).

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashouttting immediately,beforeusingmoweragain.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

Figure70

1.Washouttting3.O-ring

2.Hose

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

6.Engagetheblade-controlswitchandletthemowerrun for1to3minutes.

7.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,stoptheengine, removetheignitionkey,andwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

8.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfromthe washouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafteronewashing, soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.Then,repeat theprocess.

4.Coupling

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Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagetheblade-controlswitch,movethemotion controlsoutwardtotheparkposition,stoptheengine, andremovethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideofthe enginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially nearthecontrolpanel,undertheseat,aroundthe engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir Cleaner(page28).

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication(page

27).

5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;referto theEngineOil(page28)

6.Checkthetirepressure;referto Pressure(page35).

7.Chargethebattery;refertoChargingtheBattery(page

33).

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;refertoServicing theCuttingBlades(page39).

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-useoccurs over30days.Preparethemachineforstorageas follows.

10.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditionertothe fuelinthetank.Followthemixinginstructionsfrom thestabilizermanufacturer.Donotuseanalcohol basedstabilizer(ethanolormethanol).

CheckingtheTire

Servicing

14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor replaceanypartthatiswornordamaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchandkeepit inamemorableplace.Coverthemachinetoprotect itandkeepitclean.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasolineandusedatalltimes.

Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned gasolineover90days.

11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;refer to

ServicingtheSparkPlug(page30).Withthespark plug(s)removedfromtheengine,pourtwotablespoons ofengineoilintothesparkplughole.Usethestarter tocranktheengineanddistributetheoilinsidethe cylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Donotinstallthe wireonthesparkplug(s).

12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthemower.

13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfromthe undersideofthemower,thenwashthemowerwith agardenhose.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

1.Theblade-controlswitchisengaged.1.Movetheblade-controlswitchto

2.Themotion-controlleversarenotinthe parkposition.

3.Thebatteryisdead.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded orloose.

5.Afuseisblown.5.Replacethefuse.

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnoton.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty.

4.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.

6.Thereisdirtinfuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Disengaged.

2.Movethemotion-controlleversoutward totheparkposition.

3.Chargethebattery.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.MovethechokelevertoOn.

3.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

Theenginelosespower.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thecoolingnsandairpassages undertheengineblowerhousingare plugged.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.

6.Thefuel-tankventisblocked.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Thereisdirtinthefuellter.7.Replacethefuellter .

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

1.Thebypassvalvesareopen.

2.Thetractionbeltsareworn,loose,or broken.

3.Thetractionbeltsareoffofthepulleys.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Thetransmissionhasfailed.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleantheair-cleanerelement.

4.Removetheobstructionfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

thepropertype.

1.Closethetowvalves.

2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Problem

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Thereisanabnormalvibration.

Thecuttingheightisuneven.

Thebladesdonotrotate.

1.Theengine-mountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheengine-mountingbolts.

2.Theenginepulley,idlerpulley ,orblade pulleyisloose.

3.Theenginepulleyisdamaged.

4.Thecuttingblade(s)is/arebentor unbalanced.

5.Ablademountingboltisloose.5.Tightentheblade-mountingbolt.

6.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Theblade(s)isnotsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Acuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

3.Themowerisnotlevel.

4.Ananti-scalpwheelisnotsetcorrectly.4.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

5.Theundersideofthemowerisdirty.5.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

6.Thetirepressureisincorrect.6.Adjustthetirepressure.

7.Abladespindleisbent.

1.Thedrivebeltisworn,loose,orbroken.1.Installanewdrivebelt.

2.Thedrivebeltisoffofthepulley.

3.ThePowerTake-Off(PTO)switchor PTOclutchisfaulty.

4.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewcuttingblade(s).

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Installthedrivebeltandcheckthe adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforthe correctposition.

3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Installanewmowerbelt.

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Schematics

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ElectricalDiagram(Rev .A)

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TheToroTotalCoverageWarranty

LimitedWarranty(seewarrantyperiodsbelow)

TimeCutter

and

TITAN

Mowers

ConditionsandProductsCovered

TheT oroCompanyanditsafliate,T oroWarrantyCompany,pursuantto anagreementbetweenthem,jointlypromisetotheoriginalpurchaser torepairtheT oroProductslistedbelowifdefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.

Thefollowingtimeperiodsapplyfromthedateofpurchasebytheoriginal owner:

ProductsWarrantyPeriod

TimeCutterandMXMowers

•Engines

Residentialuse

—ResidentialuseKawasaki–3years

–3years

Kohler–3years Toro–3years

TimeCutterandMXMowersCommercialuse30days

•Engines

—Commercialuse

Kawasaki–3years Kohler–90days Toro–90days

TITANMowers–Residentialor Commercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

TITANMX5400andMX600Mowers –ResidentialorCommercialuse

•Engines

—Residentialor

Commercialuse

•Frame

3yearsor300hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

4yearsor400hours

Kawasaki–3years

Lifetime(originalowneronly)

AllMowers

•Attachments1year

•Battery90daysPartsandLabor

1yearPartsonly

•BeltsandTires90days

SomeenginesusedonToroProductsarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturer.

Residentialusemeansuseoftheproductonthesamelotasyourhome.Useatmorethanone

locationisconsideredcommercialuseandthecommercialusewarrantywouldapply.

Whicheveroccursrst.

LifetimeFrameWarranty-Ifthemainframe,consistingofthepartsweldedtogethertoformthe

tractorstructurethatothercomponentssuchastheenginearesecuredto,cracksorbreaksin

normaluse,itwillberepairedorreplaced,atToro'soption,underwarrantyatnocostforparts

andlabor .Framefailureduetomisuseorabuseandfailureorrepairrequiredduetorustor

corrosionarenotcovered.

Warrantymaybedeniedifthehourmeterisdisconnected,altered,or showssignsofbeingtamperedwith.

OwnerResponsibilities

YoumustmaintainyourToroProductbyfollowingthemaintenance proceduresdescribedintheOperator'sManual.Suchroutine maintenance,whetherperformedbyadealerorbyyou,isatyourexpense.

InstructionsforObtainingWarrantyService

IfyouthinkthatyourT oroProductcontainsadefectinmaterialsor workmanship,followthisprocedure:

1.ContactanyAuthorizedT oroServiceDealertoarrangeservice attheirdealership.Tolocateadealerconvenienttoyou,referto

theYellowPagesofyourtelephonedirectory(lookunder“Lawn Mowers”)oraccessourwebsiteatwww .Toro.com.Y oumayalso callthenumberslistedinitem#3tousethe24-hourT oroDealer locatorsystem.

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

3.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwiththeServiceDealer’s analysisorwiththeassistanceprovided,contactusat:

CustomerCareDepartment,RLCDivision ToroWarrantyCompany 811 1LyndaleAvenueSouth Bloomington,MN55420-1196 Tollfreeat866-216-6029(U.S.customers) Tollfreeat866-216-6030(Canadiancustomers)

ItemsandConditionsNotCovered

Thereisnootherexpresswarrantyexceptforspecialemissionsystem coverageandenginewarrantycoverageonsomeproducts.Thisexpress warrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

•Costofregularmaintenanceserviceorparts,suchaslters,fuel,

lubricants,oilchanges,sparkplugs,airltersbladesharpening orwornblades,cable/linkageadjustments,orbrakeandclutch adjustments

•Componentsfailingduetonormalwear

•Anyproductorpartwhichhasbeenalteredormisusedorneglected

andrequiresreplacementorrepairduetoaccidentsorlackofproper maintenance

•Pickupanddeliverycharges

•RepairsorattemptedrepairsbyanyoneotherthananAuthorized

ToroServiceDealer

•Repairsnecessaryduetofailuretofollowrecommendedfuel

procedure(consultOperator'sManualformoredetails)

–Removingcontaminantsfromthefuelsystemisnotcovered

–Useofoldfuel(morethanonemonthold)orfuelwhichcontains

morethan10%ethanolormorethat15%MTBE

–Failuretodrainthefuelsystempriortoanyperiodofnon-use

overonemonth

GeneralConditions

Allrepairscoveredbythesewarrantiesmustbeperformedbyan AuthorizedT oroServiceDealerusingToroapprovedreplacementparts.

NeitherTheToroCompanynorToroWarrantyCompanyisliablefor indirect,incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththe useoftheToroProductscoveredbythiswarranty ,includingany costorexpenseofprovidingsubstituteequipmentorserviceduring reasonableperiodsofmalfunctionornon-usependingcompletion ofrepairsunderthiswarranty.

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

Somestatesdonotallowexclusionsofincidentalorconsequential damages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,so theaboveexclusionsandlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

CountriesOtherthantheUnitedStatesorCanada

CustomerswhohavepurchasedT oroproductsoutsidetheUnitedStatesorCanadashouldcontacttheirT oroDistributor(Dealer)toobtainguarantee policiesforyourcountry,province,orstate.IfforanyreasonyouaredissatisedwithyourDistributor'sserviceorhavedifcultyobtainingguarantee information,contacttheT oroimporter.Ifallotherremediesfail,youmaycontactusatT oroWarrantyCompany.

AustralianConsumerLaw:AustraliancustomerswillnddetailsrelatingtotheAustralianConsumerLaweitherinsidetheboxoratyourlocalT oro Dealer.

374-0258RevE

Toro 74395 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SafeOperatingPractices

ToroRidingMowerSafety

AddingFuel

CheckingtheEngine-oilLevel

BreakingInaNewMachine

ThinkSafetyFirst

StartingtheEngine

OperatingtheBlades

TestingtheSafety-interlock System

StoppingtheEngine

Driving

StoppingtheMachine

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

PositioningtheSeat

AdjustingtheAnti-scalp Rollers

PushingtheMachinebyHand

RaisingtheSeat

GreasingtheBearings

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServicingtheEngineOil

ServicingtheSparkPlug

CleaningtheCoolingSystem

ReplacingtheIn-lineFuel Filter

ChargingtheBattery

ServicingtheFuses

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

CheckingtheTirePressure

CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level

Changingthe Hydraulic-systemOiland Filters

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

LevelingtheMowerDeck

RemovingtheMower

InstallingtheMower

MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

WashingtheUndersideofthe Mower

CleaningandStorage